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Daily Mail
16-05-2025
- Daily Mail
Star of Storage Hunters fined after driving his BMW at a woman in her 70s - in a dispute over land he wanted to build on
A star of Storage Hunters has been fined after being found guilty of driving his BMW at a woman in her 70s in a dispute over land. Daniel Hill, 43, known as 'Dapper Dan' on the reality TV series, was caught on CCTV driving his car towards the woman in the small village of Haslingfield, Cambridgeshire on March 9 last year. He appeared to drive at speed and then braked heavily, coming to an abrupt stop just in front of her on Badcock Road. The TV star, from Marham, King's Lynn, was sentenced at Cambridge Magistrates' Court on May 6. He was given nine points on his licence after being found guilty of driving without due care and attention. He must also pay a £660 fine. PC Lazaro, from the South Cambs Neighbourhood Team, who investigated, said: 'There has been an ongoing dispute over land in Haslingfield. 'Hill deliberately used his car in a threatening manner. His driving fell far below that of a reasonable and competent driver. It's fortunate that the victim was not crashed into and injured as a result.' It comes after Hill acquired a plot of land in Badcock Road, which had been gardened by a woman in her 70s and her husband for 40 years, in November 2023. He bought it - along with a second piece of land - for £18,000 at an auction of assets of the original estate developer who had gone into liquidation. Hill, who appeared in all five UK series of Storage Hunters from 2014 to 2016 as a 'main buyer,' said at the time that he had 'done the deal of the century'. He also claimed the local residents should have 'stuck their hand in their pocket' if they wanted the land. Hill later claimed the villagers had been trying to drive him away and accused them of 'harassing' him and 'causing criminal damage' to his property. But the residents said he had been 'terrorising' them with his heavy handed behaviour. Hill was arrested and bailed by Cambridgeshire Police in December 2023, accused of harassment, criminal damage and common assault, but was released at the beginning of March last year without charge. He then removed a silver birch, which had a Tree Preservation Order, and submitted plans for a house on his land. Neighbours inundated Cambridge Shared Planning with letters of objection, complaining it would be 'overdevelopment of the area,' as well as lead to 'loss of light'. They also argued it would pose a safety risk to pedestrians and vehicles as it is on a bend. In March last year, Hill was denied planning permission because officers said the site was of an 'insufficient size' and in an 'inappropriate location.' They added: 'The introduction of any dwelling on the site would result in an undesirable form of cramped and contrived development in a prominent location that would be out of keeping with the character and appearance of the area and would give rise to harm to the amenities of neighbouring properties.' Over the last year Hill has been spotted back at the site, dumping dozens of tyres around his land to prevent people accessing it and burning hedge cuttings. In December 2023 Mr Hill said: 'I saw this cheap bit of land at auction. That's how I make my money, I buy stuff cheap and try to make a profit on it. 'Originally I thought it was one of those things where it would go crazy money, it's a beautiful village here. I was watching the auction and it landed around the £5,000 to £6,000 mark and I thought, I've got to have some of this. 'I started bidding and got it for £12,000, obviously there are fees on top, happy days, I actually thought I'd done the deal of the century. I was really happy with it. 'I come down here. I did all my research before. I thought there's planning policy, support planning in the area, there's no TPO's, turned up here and started cutting the trees down, then wham all the villagers came out, almost like with their pitchforks and their angry faces, 'no, no, no, you can't have this land.' 'I said, 'sorry I've bought it', I couldn't really understand what the problem was and ever since then they have been sour pusses. They didn't buy it. I'm not going to buy any tears, this is not a poor area. 'You've got accountants, bankers, all kids of very wealthy people here. If they wanted the land they should have bought it.'
Scottish Sun
15-05-2025
- Scottish Sun
Shock moment Storage Hunters star drives his CAR at neighbour in war over ‘communal' garden
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THIS is the shocking moment a star from reality TV show Storage Hunters drove his car at a neighbour in a dispute over land. Daniel Hill, 43, was snapped on CCTV driving his BMW at the elderly woman in her 70s in the small village of Haslingfield, Cambridgeshire, on March 9 last year. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 7 Shocking footage shows the moment TV star Daniel Hill drove his car at his neighbour following a dispute over land 7 The Storage Hunters star can be seen racing his BMW towards his unsuspecting neighbour on March 6 last year 7 Hill appears to slam on the brakes just before getting close to his elderly neighbour Hill has been "at war" with residents in the town after his request for permission to build a home was denied, following a dispute with neighbours. The terrifying footage begins with Hill's neighbour leaving her driveway and walking into her front garden. Then, out of nowhere, Hill's BMW appears, with the TV star driving at speed towards his stunned neighbour. Suddenly, just as Hill mounts kerb, he slams on the brakes, coming to an abrupt stop just in front of his terrified neighbour. Then, as dust rises up from the car's sudden braking, Hill exits the vehicle and appears to talk with his elderly neighbour as they walk towards her home. Controversy began when Hill had acquired a plot of "communal" land in Badcock Road, which had been gardened by a woman in her 70s and her husband for 40 years – along with a second piece of land - for £18,000 in November 2023 at an auction of assets of the original estate developer who had gone into liquidation. Hill, who appeared in all five UK series of Storage Hunters from 2014 to 2016 as a 'main buyer,' said at the time that he had 'done the deal of the century' and claimed the local residents should have 'stuck their hand in their pocket' if they wanted the land. He later claimed the locals had been trying to drive him away since acquiring the land and accused them of 'harassing' him and 'causing criminal damage' to his property. But the residents countered, saying he had been 'terrorising' them with his heavy handed behaviour. Hill was arrested and bailed by Cambridgeshire Police in December 2023, accused of harassment, criminal damage and common assault, but was released at the beginning of March 2024 without charge. 7 Hill has been found guilty of driving without due care and attention Credit: Bav Media 7 The TV star was docked nine points on his licence and was also ordered to pay a £660 fine Credit: Bav Media 7 Hill has been engaged in a long-running 'war' with his neighbours over a 'communal' garden space in the town of Haslingfield Credit: Bav Media However, Hill further entered controversy when he removed a silver birch on the land, which had a Tree Preservation Order, and submitted plans for a new house. Neighbours inundated Cambridge Shared Planning with letters of objection, complaining it would be 'overdevelopment of the area". They also argued it would lead to 'loss of light and overshadowing' and pose a safety risk to pedestrians and vehicles as it is on a bend. In March 2024, Hill was denied planning permission because officers said the site was of an 'insufficient size' and in an 'inappropriate location.' Planning officers said at the time the site was 'of an insufficient size and an inappropriate location to accommodate the minimum amount of development to facilitate a single dwelling that would meet the nationally described space standards. The statement added: 'The introduction of any dwelling on the site would result in an undesirable form of cramped and contrived development in a prominent location that would be out of keeping with the character and appearance of the area and would give rise to harm to the amenities of neighbouring properties.' Over the last year Hill has been spotted back at the site, dumping dozens of tyres around his land to prevent people accessing it and burning hedge cuttings. HILL 'DELIBERATELY USED HIS CAR IN A THREATENING MANNER' In December 2023, Mr Hill said: 'I saw this cheap bit of land at auction. "That's how I make my money, I buy stuff cheap and try to make a profit on it. "Originally I thought it was one of those things where it would go crazy money, it's a beautiful village here. "I was watching the auction and it landed around the £5,000 to £6,000 mark and I thought, 'I've got to have some of this.'" He added: "I started bidding and got it for £12,000, obviously there are fees on top, happy days, I actually thought I'd done the deal of the century. "I was really happy with it. I come down here. I did all my research before. "I thought there's planning policy, support planning in the area, there's no TPO's, turned up here and started cutting the trees down, then wham all the villagers came out, almost like with their pitchforks and their angry faces, 'no, no, no, you can't have this land.' "I said, 'sorry I've bought it', I couldn't really understand what the problem was and ever since then they have been sour pusses. "They didn't buy it. I'm not going to buy any tears, this is not a poor area. "You've got accountants, bankers, all kids of very wealthy people here. "If they wanted the land they should have bought it." For his shocking driving behaviour, TV star Hill was found guilty of driving without due care and attention. He was given nine points on his licence and was ordered to pay a £660 fine, following his sentencing at Cambridge Magistrates' Court on May 6. PC Lazaro, from the South Cambs Neighbourhood Team, who investigated, said: 'There has been an ongoing dispute over land in Haslingfield. "Hill deliberately used his car in a threatening manner. "His driving fell far below that of a reasonable and competent driver. "It's fortunate that the victim was not crashed into and injured as a result."
The Irish Sun
15-05-2025
- The Irish Sun
Shock moment Storage Hunters star drives his CAR at neighbour in war over ‘communal' garden
THIS is the shocking moment a star from reality TV show Storage Hunters drove his car at a neighbour in a dispute over land. Daniel Hill, 43, was snapped on CCTV driving his BMW at the elderly woman in her 70s in the small village of Haslingfield, 7 Shocking footage shows the moment TV star Daniel Hill drove his car at his neighbour following a dispute over land 7 The Storage Hunters star can be seen racing his BMW towards his unsuspecting neighbour on March 6 last year 7 Hill appears to slam on the brakes just before getting close to his elderly neighbour Hill has been " The terrifying footage begins with Hill's neighbour leaving her driveway and walking into her front garden. Then, out of nowhere, Hill's BMW appears, with the TV star driving at speed towards his stunned neighbour. Suddenly, just as Hill mounts kerb, he slams on the brakes, coming to an abrupt stop just in front of his terrified neighbour. Read More on UK News Then, as dust rises up from the car's sudden braking, Hill exits the vehicle and appears to talk with his elderly neighbour as they walk towards her home. Controversy began when Hill had acquired a plot of "communal" land in Badcock Road, which had been gardened by a woman in her 70s and her husband for 40 years – along with a second piece of land - for £18,000 in November 2023 at an auction of assets of the original estate developer who had gone into liquidation. Hill, who appeared in all five UK series of Storage Hunters from 2014 to 2016 as a 'main buyer,' said at the time that he had 'done the deal of the century' and claimed the local residents should have ' He later claimed the locals had been trying to drive him away since acquiring the land and accused them of 'harassing' him and 'causing criminal damage' to his property. Most read in The Sun But the residents countered, saying he had been 'terrorising' them with his heavy handed behaviour. Hill was 7 Hill has been found guilty of driving without due care and attention Credit: Bav Media 7 The TV star was docked nine points on his licence and was also ordered to pay a £660 fine Credit: Bav Media 7 Hill has been engaged in a long-running 'war' with his neighbours over a 'communal' garden space in the town of Haslingfield Credit: Bav Media However, Hill further entered controversy when he Neighbours inundated Cambridge Shared Planning with letters of objection, complaining it would be 'overdevelopment of the area". They also argued it would lead to 'loss of light and overshadowing' and pose a safety risk to pedestrians and vehicles as it is on a bend. In March 2024, Hill was denied planning permission because officers said the site was of an 'insufficient size' and in an 'inappropriate location.' Planning officers said at the time the site was 'of an insufficient size and an inappropriate location to accommodate the minimum amount of development to facilitate a single dwelling that would meet the nationally described space standards. The statement added: 'The introduction of any dwelling on the site would result in an undesirable form of cramped and contrived development in a prominent location that would be out of keeping with the character and appearance of the area and would give rise to harm to the amenities of neighbouring properties.' Over the last year Hill has been spotted back at the site, dumping dozens of tyres around his land to prevent people accessing it and burning hedge cuttings. HILL 'DELIBERATELY USED HIS CAR IN A THREATENING MANNER' In December 2023, Mr Hill said: 'I saw this cheap bit of land at auction. "That's how I make my money, I buy stuff cheap and try to make a profit on it. "Originally I thought it was one of those things where it would go crazy money, it's a beautiful village here. "I was watching the auction and it landed around the £5,000 to £6,000 mark and I thought, 'I've got to have some of this.'" He added: "I started bidding and got it for £12,000, obviously there are fees on top, happy days, I actually thought I'd done the deal of the century. "I was really happy with it. I come down here. I did all my research before. "I thought there's planning policy, support planning in the area, there's no TPO's, turned up here and started cutting the trees down, then wham all the villagers came out, almost like with their pitchforks and their angry faces, 'no, no, no, you can't have this land.' "I said, 'sorry I've bought it', I couldn't really understand what the problem was and ever since then they have been sour pusses. "They didn't buy it. I'm not going to buy any tears, this is not a poor area. "You've got accountants, bankers, all kids of very wealthy people here. "If they wanted the land they should have bought it." For his shocking driving behaviour, TV star Hill was found guilty of driving without due care and attention. He was given nine points on his licence and was ordered to pay a £660 fine, following his sentencing at Cambridge Magistrates' Court on May 6. PC Lazaro, from the South Cambs Neighbourhood Team, who investigated, said: 'There has been an ongoing dispute over land in Haslingfield. "Hill deliberately used his car in a threatening manner. "His driving fell far below that of a reasonable and competent driver. "It's fortunate that the victim was not crashed into and injured as a result." 7 Hill and his neighbour walk towards her home after he slammed on the brakes and exited his vehicle
The Sun
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Shock moment Storage Hunters star drives his CAR at neighbour in war over ‘communal' garden
THIS is the shocking moment a star from reality TV show Storage Hunters drove his car at a neighbour in a dispute over land. Daniel Hill, 43, was snapped on CCTV driving his BMW at the elderly woman in her 70s in the small village of Haslingfield, Cambridgeshire, on March 9 last year. 7 7 Hill has been " at war" with residents in the town after his request for permission to build a home was denied, following a dispute with neighbours. The terrifying footage begins with Hill's neighbour leaving her driveway and walking into her front garden. Then, out of nowhere, Hill's BMW appears, with the TV star driving at speed towards his stunned neighbour. Suddenly, just as Hill mounts kerb, he slams on the brakes, coming to an abrupt stop just in front of his terrified neighbour. Then, as dust rises up from the car's sudden braking, Hill exits the vehicle and appears to talk with his elderly neighbour as they walk towards her home. Controversy began when Hill had acquired a plot of "communal" land in Badcock Road, which had been gardened by a woman in her 70s and her husband for 40 years – along with a second piece of land - for £18,000 in November 2023 at an auction of assets of the original estate developer who had gone into liquidation. Hill, who appeared in all five UK series of Storage Hunters from 2014 to 2016 as a 'main buyer,' said at the time that he had 'done the deal of the century' and claimed the local residents should have ' stuck their hand in their pocket ' if they wanted the land. He later claimed the locals had been trying to drive him away since acquiring the land and accused them of 'harassing' him and 'causing criminal damage' to his property. But the residents countered, saying he had been 'terrorising' them with his heavy handed behaviour. Hill was arrested and bailed by Cambridgeshire Police in December 2023, accused of harassment, criminal damage and common assault, but was released at the beginning of March 2024 without charge. 7 7 7 However, Hill further entered controversy when he removed a silver birch on the land, which had a Tree Preservation Order, and submitted plans for a new house. Neighbours inundated Cambridge Shared Planning with letters of objection, complaining it would be 'overdevelopment of the area". They also argued it would lead to 'loss of light and overshadowing' and pose a safety risk to pedestrians and vehicles as it is on a bend. In March 2024, Hill was denied planning permission because officers said the site was of an 'insufficient size' and in an 'inappropriate location.' Planning officers said at the time the site was 'of an insufficient size and an inappropriate location to accommodate the minimum amount of development to facilitate a single dwelling that would meet the nationally described space standards. The statement added: 'The introduction of any dwelling on the site would result in an undesirable form of cramped and contrived development in a prominent location that would be out of keeping with the character and appearance of the area and would give rise to harm to the amenities of neighbouring properties.' Over the last year Hill has been spotted back at the site, dumping dozens of tyres around his land to prevent people accessing it and burning hedge cuttings. HILL 'DELIBERATELY USED HIS CAR IN A THREATENING MANNER' In December 2023, Mr Hill said: 'I saw this cheap bit of land at auction. "That's how I make my money, I buy stuff cheap and try to make a profit on it. "Originally I thought it was one of those things where it would go crazy money, it's a beautiful village here. "I was watching the auction and it landed around the £5,000 to £6,000 mark and I thought, 'I've got to have some of this.'" He added: "I started bidding and got it for £12,000, obviously there are fees on top, happy days, I actually thought I'd done the deal of the century. "I was really happy with it. I come down here. I did all my research before. "I thought there's planning policy, support planning in the area, there's no TPO's, turned up here and started cutting the trees down, then wham all the villagers came out, almost like with their pitchforks and their angry faces, 'no, no, no, you can't have this land.' "I said, 'sorry I've bought it', I couldn't really understand what the problem was and ever since then they have been sour pusses. "They didn't buy it. I'm not going to buy any tears, this is not a poor area. "You've got accountants, bankers, all kids of very wealthy people here. "If they wanted the land they should have bought it." For his shocking driving behaviour, TV star Hill was found guilty of driving without due care and attention. He was given nine points on his licence and was ordered to pay a £660 fine, following his sentencing at Cambridge Magistrates' Court on May 6. PC Lazaro, from the South Cambs Neighbourhood Team, who investigated, said: 'There has been an ongoing dispute over land in Haslingfield. "Hill deliberately used his car in a threatening manner. "His driving fell far below that of a reasonable and competent driver. "It's fortunate that the victim was not crashed into and injured as a result." 7
Zawya
22-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Aquivio expands to Saudi Arabia with AstroLabs to scale circular economy practices with hydration technology
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Aquivio, a global provider of advanced hydration technologies for various industries and B2B settings, has announced its expansion into Saudi Arabia with the opening of its Riyadh office. The strategic move, facilitated by AstroLabs, the Gulf's leading business expansion platform, reinforces Aquivio's commitment to making advanced hydration accessible and sustainable in Saudi Arabia and internationally. 'Our entry into Saudi Arabia comes at a pivotal time, aligned with the Kingdom's push for sustainable, inclusive development as well as its Smart City initiatives, which open up strong opportunities for growth. Our partnership with AstroLabs has been key in accelerating our expansion and deepening our local presence,' said Daniel Hill, CEO of Aquivio. 'We're proud to support Aquivio as it brings its innovative hydration solutions to Saudi Arabia. With its drinking water treatment systems, Aquivio is well-positioned to contribute to the Kingdom's sustainability goals and Vision 2030,' said Alex Nicholls, Director of Expansion at AstroLabs. Aquivio offers IoT-based smart hydration and beverage dispensing machines that provide premium alkaline hydrogen water with up to 10 flavors - including vitamins, caffeine, or proteins like collagen and amino acids – allowing a blend of health and wellness ingredients to support diverse lifestyles and fitness goals. The company has already established a showroom and its offices in Saudi Arabia. In conjunction with its launch, Aquivio has raised funding from local investors to launch its beverage factory in the Kingdom solely for 'Saudi-made' drinks. Building early momentum in its Saudi journey, Aquivio will be working closely with the Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture through the 'Sahabah' Program. The specialized program aims to promote an entrepreneurial system in the local water sector. Alongside Saudi Arabia, Aquivio boasts a wide-reaching global presence, with key locations including the US, Taiwan, and Singapore. Earlier this year, Aquivio exhibited at the LEAP 2025 Tech Conference and Cop16 under the Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO). Teaming up with AstroLabs, Aquivio also participated in the last edition of Saudi Arabia's largest SME & entrepreneurship conference, Biban 2024. Furthermore, Aquivio will exhibit at the Future Hospitality Summit in Riyadh in May. These platforms have strengthened their local presence in the Kingdom and helped them fast-track market integration in the Kingdom. Revenue in Saudi Arabia's beverage sector is projected to grow at a CAGR of 8.83% between 2025 and 2029, reaching $303.42 million by 2029. Aquivio is actively capitalizing on its first-mover advantage to help shape the future of this space. About AstroLabs AstroLabs is the leading business expansion platform in the Gulf, propelling high-growth companies across strategic industries. With a decade of supporting economic development in emerging markets, AstroLabs is the partner of choice for over 1,750 companies that have expanded across the region, engaging a vibrant network of 10,000+ market leaders in the UAE and KSA. Bridging key gaps in fundamental industries in the Gulf, AstroLabs designs sector-focused and outcome-driven programs in partnership with government entities and the private sector. AstroLabs is committed to building the future of key sectors, driving market access, and contributing to regional visions like Saudi Vision 2030. About Aquivio Aquivio delivers smart hydration solutions that combine wellness, sustainability, and technology. Their IoT-enabled beverage stations provide premium alkaline hydrogen water and functional drinks tailored to a variety of environments – from luxury hotels and wellness centers to corporate offices, medical facilities, and fitness hubs. By reducing reliance on single-use plastics, Aquivio helps organizations enhance user experience while advancing circular economy goals.
