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ABC News
19-05-2025
- ABC News
Perth obstetrician accused of manslaughter of Elizabeth Pearce hit with more charges
The Perth obstetrician charged with manslaughter over the road death of Elizabeth Pearce in Dalkeith in February has been hit with further charges. Rhys Bellinge was allegedly behind the wheel of a high-powered sedan that struck a rideshare car on Birdwood Parade on Saturday February 15, with the crash claiming the life of 24-year-old Ms Pearce. He was allegedly speeding at 130 kilometres per hour, and police say he later returned a blood alcohol reading of 0.183. Now Dr Bellinge, who was denied bail at a bedside hearing in February, has been hit with four fresh charges, relating to the Sunday night before he is alleged to have killed Ms Pearce. Police allege that on February 9, Dr Bellinge exceeded the speed limit by more than 45 kph on three separate occasions — the first being at 8:05pm, when they say he travelled at 119 kph in a 70 kph zone on Thomas Street in Subiaco. Then, at about 8:10pm, he is alleged to have hit a speed of 112 kph in a 60 kph zone on Winthrop Avenue in Nedlands. Ten minutes later, according to police, Dr Bellinge travelled on the wrong side of the road in May Drive in Kings Park. Then police allege that about 8:30pm he travelled at 103 kph on Victoria Avenue in Dalkeith, a 50 kph zone. Officers from the Major Crash unit have charged the 45-year-old with three counts of exceeding the speed limit by more than 45 kph, and one count of dangerous driving. Dr Bellinge is due to appear in the Perth Magistrates Court on June 5.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Yahoo
Midlothian driver fumes at motorcyclist for 'illegal move' at traffic lights
A motorist has shared dash cam footage allegedly showing a motorbike rider running a red light at a busy junction. The clip, captured at around 5.15pm on Saturday May 17, appears to show the rider going through the red in front of oncoming traffic. The incident took place at the junction connecting South Street and Dalkeith High Street. READ MORE: Edinburgh to see thunderstorms hit capital as sun makes way for rain READ MORE: Edinburgh filmmaker warns 'we need to be honest about what's happening on schemes' In the footage, the rider is visible as they exit South Street and turn down in the direction of Oxfam Charity shop on the High Street. The driver who shared the video with Edinburgh Live was about to drive through a green light to continue down the main stretch of road in the Midlothian town but was in disbelief at seeing the motorbike rider perform the dangerous act. Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages. In an anonymous post, they claimed: "T**t running a red light in Dalkeith heading towards Sheriffhall at 5.15pm." The rider appears to be wearing a helmet on the back of a dirt bike as they performed the 'illegal' turn. Sign up for Edinburgh Live newsletters for more headlines straight to your inbox Police Scotland have been approached for comment.
Edinburgh Reporter
04-05-2025
- Sport
- Edinburgh Reporter
Pétanque club realise French boule dream
A group from the club, who operate adjacent to Dalkeith Bowling Club, will travel to the Burgundy region on 31 May and take part in matches and competitions with the Jarnac club which has an astonishing 70 pistes and 240 players as well as Angouleme. While the Dalkeith club is much smaller by comparison they have moved quickly to become established thanks largely to chair-person, Sandy Howden. When Sandy got the bug for pétanque, also known as French boule, he successfully petitioned local councillors to release funding from a local Environment Fund with the help of an eight page brochure he compiled as a first step towards creating a £14,000 piste. Members of Dalkeith Pétanque Club at their opening league match of the season in April against Rosslyn Rhinos Also, he is the architect of a nine team Lothian and Borders League which got underway recently. The Edinburgh Reporter noted in December it was a dream of club members to visit Jarnac but things have happened quickly. Sandy said: 'Out-of-the-blue a formal invitation to visit arrived which was too good to turn down even at short notice. 'We are also hoping to return in August when the formal twinning arrangement involving Dalkeith and Jarnac is celebrated. 'Our club is going from strength to strength with 49 members including 19 women and there are military veterans that play three times each week. 'We are grateful to the bowling club for their support and take pride in contributing to local charities including Dalkeith Museum which recently lost funding. 'In addition to playing pétanque our hosts have arranged a bus tour of the region and barbecues for us while visiting.' Like this: Like Related
