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BBC News
22-07-2025
- BBC News
Two die as car crashes into wall in village near Chester
Two men have died after the Vauxhall Astra in which they were travelling hit a wall in happened on Hill Road in Eccleston, Chester, at about 01:45 BST on Sunday, according to Cheshire force said the 25-year-old driver from Smallwood, Sandbach, died at the scene and a 47-year-old passenger from Rossett, Wrexham, died later in next of kin have been informed, and witnesses were urged to contact officers. "This was an absolutely tragic incident, and our thoughts are with the families of the men involved," said Insp Steve Griffiths, of the force's serious collision investigation unit. Read more Cheshire stories from the BBC and follow BBC Stoke & Staffordshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
The Sun
21-07-2025
- The Sun
Two dead including 25yo driver after Vauxhall Astra hits wall as cops launch appeal for information
TWO people including a 25-year-old driver have died after a Vauxhall Astra crashed in the early hours of Sunday morning in Chester. Police and paramedics rushed to the scene after the horror collision in Eccleston - which saw the car smash into a wall. 3 3 3 The tragic crash occurred on Hill Road at 1:40am in the morning - before cops hurried to the scene. A 47-year-old man who was a passenger in the vehicle suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital. But he sadly passed away later on, Cheshire police confirmed on Monday. The 25-year-old driver of the black Astra was tragically pronounced dead at the scene. Police said the man behind the wheel was from Smallwood while the passenger was from Rossett. Local cops are also appealing for witnesses of the crash to come forward with any information. The Cheshire force also said that both the men's next of kin of were being supported by specialist officers. Emergency services who arrived to the scene found a black Vauxhall Astra which had collided with a wall. Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service sent two engines from Chester to the scene. Officers with the constabulary's serious collision investigation unit are appealing for any witnesses to contact them. Oasis fans abandon cars and walk down hard shoulder after horror crash killed one and shut motorway in both directions Inspector Steve Griffiths said: "This was an absolutely tragic incident, and our thoughts are with the families of the men involved." He added: "Enquiries in relation to the collision are ongoing and as part of our investigation we're keen to hear for anyone who witnessed the collision. "The same goes for anyone with any video footage of which may aid the investigation." Any witnesses of the crash should call 101 and quote IML 2137070 - or give details via the website. The appeal said on Cheshire Constabulary's website: "Shortly after 1.40am on Sunday 20 July, Emergency Services were called to reports of a collision involving a black Vauxhall Astra colliding with a wall, on Hill Road, Eccleston, Chester. "Police and ambulance attended the scene, but despite the best efforts of all those involved, the driver, a 25-year-old man from Smallwood, died at the scene." It added: "A passenger in the vehicle, a 47-year-old man from Rossett, sustained serious injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment. "Sadly, he has since sadly passed away as a result of his injuries."
Yahoo
21-07-2025
- Yahoo
Two men killed in crash as Vauxhall Astra hits a wall
A witness appeal has been launched after two men were killed in a crash yesterday. Officers were called to Hill Road, Eccleston, Chester shortly after 1.40am on Sunday, July 20 to reports a black Vauxhall Astra had hit a wall. Emergency service attended the scene, but despite the best efforts of all those involved, the driver, a 25-year-old man from Smallwood, died at the scene. A passenger in the vehicle, a 47-year-old man from Rossett, sustained serious injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment. He has since died as a result of his men's next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers from Cheshire Police. Enquiries into events running up to the incident are ongoing and anyone with any information is urged to get in Steve Griffiths, of the Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: 'This was an absolutely tragic incident, and our thoughts are with the families of the men involved.'Enquiries in relation to the collision are ongoing and as part of our investigation we're keen to hear for anyone who witnessed the collision. The same goes for anyone with any video footage of which may aid the investigation.'Anyone with information or footage that may be relevant to the investigation is asked to call Cheshire Constabulary on 101, quoting IML 2137070, or give the details via Aftermath Support is the North West Charity for those affected by serious road incidents. For further information, help or support call 0151 777 2562 or e-mail: support@ READ MORE: Rachel Booth: Body found in search for missing woman READ MORE: 'We gonna be at war from today' - drug gang plotted to 'leg' rivals after Instagram taunt For the latest news and breaking news visit Get all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you by signing up to our daily and breaking newsletter. Sign up to our breaking news newsletter here. Follow us on X @LivECHONews or on Bluesky @ - official Liverpool ECHO accounts - real news in real time. We're also on Facebook/theliverpoolecho - your must-see news, features, videos and pictures throughout the day from the Liverpool ECHO.
South Wales Argus
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Argus
Doctor Who star Christopher Eccleston filming in Newport
Everyone's favourite northern timelord Christopher Eccleston rocked up in the city centre for a cheeky bit of filming however, he wasn't fighting the Daleks or stopping Cybermen taking over John Frost Square! No instead, Salford born Eccleston was sighted on Corn Street for the filming of 'About a Bell.' Doctor who star Christopher Eccleston with Newport local Mark Vrettos (Image: Mark Vrettos) About a Bell is an independent film about Sami, a Syrian refugee, and Bryony, a young librarian, who embark on a highly personal quest to preserve a bell from a demolished church. Th brains behind the operation Welsh production company Hello Deer have been in the city for around three weeks. Eccleston was sighted by Newport local Mark Vrettos who then only moments later bumped into some key Welsh politicians. Speaking about Eccleston Mark said: 'He couldn't have been any nicer and was very enthusiastic about working in Newport again.' Mark then revealed who was just around the corner… He told the Argus: 'I hopped off the bus and there was another filming job with Elenid Morgan and Ken Skates!' First Minister, Eluned Morgan with Ken Skates at Newport bus station (Image: Mark Vrettos) The politicians were in the city for a launch event at Newport Bus Station. Under new legislation young people aged 16 to 21 will be able to ride on buses across Wales for just £1 from September. Speaking at the event First Minister, Eluned Morgan will said: 'Cutting the cost of travel for young people and providing better transport for all is one of our top priorities. We are delivering our promises to young people across Wales. 'This investment will make a real difference to communities all over Wales, but especially in rural areas.' Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales, Ken Skates added: 'I am delighted to be launching a scheme that offers affordable bus travel for young people to help them access education, training, employment, and leisure, as well as supporting our efforts to encourage more people to use public transport, reduce carbon emissions and tackle poverty.'
Daily Mail
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Bargain Hunt contestant 'lost for words' as they make BBC history for all the wrong reasons and auction goes 'badly, badly wrong'
A Bargain Hunt contestant was 'lost for words' as they made BBC history - and their auction went 'badly, badly wrong'. The iconic BBC show sees two teams - the blues and the reds - compete to find three antique items, with expert advice, and flog them for the highest possible profit. A resurfaced episode from 2022, hosted by Eric Knowles, sees experts Charles Hanson and Caroline Hawley head to the village of Eccleston, Lancashire. The instalment stands out from all others in the show's 25-year history - for all the wrong reasons. For the first time ever, the red team - made up of Geraldine and Washington - did not find a third item to go under the hammer, taking just two to auction. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. For the first time ever, the red team - made up of Geraldine and Washington (pictured) - did not find a third item to go under the hammer, taking just two to auction The pair were themselves 'lost for words', explaining how they found themselves in that position, with a rare Doulton jug and two vintage tennis racquets 'Because there are so many things here - but it's just finding that item that meets the criteria', they said. The voiceover further clarified that the team simply 'ran out of time' to select their third antique. The criteria in question was that one of their items had to be worth at least £75. The pair did not manage to achieve this, only securing a rare Doulton jug and two vintage tennis racquets - both worth under the threshold. Host Eric told them: 'I've got to say, you have made Bargain Hunt history by virtue of you only managing to buy two items.' The team's expert helper Charles Hanson was just as flabbergasted by the unusual turn of events. Outside the antiques shop, he addressed the reds: 'I like to play to the wire but it went badly, badly wrong. Outside the antiques shop, he addressed the reds: 'I like to play to the wire but it went badly, badly wrong' 'We failed on the challenge. We failed with our big spend. I'm sorry, team. It really happened.' Sticking to the rules of the show, host Eric said: 'The ruling is that because you didn't do the £75 spend, you start with minus £75.' But the reds were soon thrown a lifeline, offered the chance to make a bonus buy and purchase an art deco clock for £200 - a style 'always in demand', Eric assured them. The team ended up selling the clock for a massive £380 at auction, leaving them with a profit of £130 - and leaving them not so impacted by their error after all. Viewers at the time were scandalised by the outcome on X: 'They shouldn't have been allowed a bonus if they hadn't bought three items!' Another said: 'Shouldn't have been allowed to compete with only a £75 forfeit. 'Others can just do that now, but like the red team, still win! Should have been disqualified in my opinion!' But someone else took the misdemeanour less seriously: 'Brilliant! This has got be the best episode ever! What larks!' The rules of Bargain Hunt were similarly put to the test on a celebrity episode featuring Bez and Rowetta Idah of Happy Mondays and Pulp's Jarvis Cocker and Candida Doyle. The now iconic instalment from 2018 famously had to be reshot when a major rule infringement was discovered after filming had finished. It transpired Bez's girlfriend bid on and won his team's auction items, securing an £8 profit for them - as well as the overall victory. When the infraction came to light, Pulp's team - despite making a £95 loss - was awarded the win, with the end of the episode refilmed to reflect that. The unusual moment saw the host of the episode read out the relevant Bargain Hunt rule, 'Tis completely forbidden for friends or family members to bid on a team's item', before exclaiming: 'I'm speechless!' Bez, who gave the £8 back, said: 'It was a genuine error. My girlfriend thought she was helping out.' Bargain Hunt's executive producer Paul Tucker said at the time: 'We have rules and regulations on Bargain Hunt and we have to make sure they abide by them. 'It was picked up by a runner and we verified there were clearly misdemeanours going on. 'It was a genuine rule that was broken and we had to reshoot the end. 'They are rock and rollers and they live on the edge as they did in the eighties. 'It's not a surprise but in the end, it was quite amusing.' The resurfacing of these rule-breaking moments comes after Charles Hanson made an emotional return to the show after being cleared of abusing his wife. The antiques expert, 46, came back to the long-running show last month, marking his first TV appearance since 2023. Hanson, who has also starred in Antiques Roadshow, Flog It! and Antiques Road Trip, had been off air while facing serious allegations of assault and coercive control against his wife Rebecca. He had denied all the charges. In February, a jury at Derby Crown Court found him not guilty on all counts. It came after a three-week trial which laid bare the collapse of his marriage to the 42-year-old radiographer. The couple are now divorcing. During the trial, Hanson was accused of a decade of abuse, including putting his pregnant wife in a headlock, pushing and scratching her, and controlling her behaviour. He told jurors she was a 'fantasist' and claimed he had been a 'slave' to her demands. After his acquittal, the TV star sobbed in the dock before punching the air in relief and embracing his parents, Phillip and Gillian, who sat in court throughout proceedings. Speaking outside court in February, Hanson said: 'I'm delighted after a year and half that the truth has finally come out and can finally live my life and feel this burden has finally been lifted. 'It has been a tormentous time and all I want now is to readjust to what has been such an ordeal. 'These last 18 months have been extremely upsetting. I have missed my children and quite simply I can now get back to my life and I relish that. It has been very impactful. 'I am very lucky my parents have stood by me from start to finish – without my family it would have been a very, very testing time.'
