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Edinburgh Live
16 hours ago
- Automotive
- Edinburgh Live
Quick-thinking Edinburgh teen manages to rescue herself before getting help for pal
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Two Edinburgh teenagers have relived the terrifying moment they were hospitalised in a horror crash. Elise Kinnell, 17, and Holly Urquhart, 16, were passengers in a car on Linkfield Road, Musselburgh last Thursday when it suddenly did a 'full 360 spin' before ploughing into a parked tractor. Quick-thinking Elise managed to free herself from the mangled wreckage before flagging down passing motorists to help Holly who was unconscious in the back seat. Elise, from Niddrie, told Edinburgh Live: "I was out with two friends and we were coming along the road. As we got to the bend, I just went blank cause I knew something was going to happen. He went right into a fork thing, like a tractor, and my whole passenger door came in on me. The windscreen smashed on top of me and my window at the door came through. "It happened within minutes because of the way the car spun. he whole car just did a whole 360 and that was us. By luck the engine turned off itself but there was no airbags so I was unprotected. "By luck, I was still awake and aware of what had happened, so I took my seatbelt off and I flung myself out the driver's door. My friend was unconscious in the back. My Apple Watch had phoned the police, it was an SOS, because of the crash. I got out of the car, I was lying on the floor trying to wave people down as much as I could for help because I just didn't feel right." While Elise was bravely trying to flag down help, Holly was lying passed out in the back seat. A hero passer-by eventually her pulled out of the crumpled car before she regained consciousness. (Image: Supplied) Holly said: "All I remember is me waking up on the pavement. The guy was standing a bit back and there was police, I think, around me, telling me to just lie down and stay still, this and that, making sure I was alright. I did not know a crash had even happened. "My main priority was obviously - I'm not gonna lie to you, I was in like a lot of pain - but all I cared about was making sure my pal was alright." Both girls were taken to hospital for treatment but thankfully escaped without serious injuries. Elise suffered bruises while Holly underwent scans for a concussion. Sign up for Edinburgh Live newsletters for more headlines straight to your inbox Elise continued: "I was told I was very lucky that I didn't lose my life." (Image: Supplied) Now both girls are searching for the mystery man that helped them that night. Elise said: "I just want to thank the man that helped us because if it wasn't for him, I don't know what state would be in. He went and he actually got into the car. The driver's door was open and there was no glass on the driver's side so he was able to get my friend that was unconscious and help her out. "I waved so many people down and no one stopped for me and at that point I just didn't, I didn't know what was gonna happen. I thought I was going to die but the way the man came over to help, it just describes him as a person. He's been our lifesaver. If it wasn't for that man I'd have been dead. "I thought that I was about to take my last breath, but by luck I was able to survive and I don't know what would have happened if it wasn't for that man who pulled over in the middle of the road." Holly, from Prestonfield, said: "It means a lot because if he wasn't there, I don't know if I would be here. I got told if I wasn't pulled out, if the ambulance wasn't there and the police wasn't phoned, me and Elise would be dead." Cara, Holly's mum, also praised the mystery good samaritan for coming to her daughter's aid. She said: "I want to thank him a lot because it's any parents' worst nightmare to get a phone call to say their kids in a car crash, but to know that someone was actually there to stop and take the time to help and make sure that they're OK, not everyone's gonna do that." Holly and Elise are asking the man who helped them to reach out to them through Elise's sister's Facebook post, or by contacting Police Scotland. A Police Scotland spokesperson said: 'A 20-year-old man was charged in connection with crash which happened on Linkfield Road, Musselburgh. "The incident happened around 12.45am on Thursday, 29 May, 2025 and involved a vehicle and a tractor. "The man and two passengers in the vehicle were taken to hospital for treatment. A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal." Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages.
The Review Geek
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Review Geek
Godfather of Harlem Season 4 Episode 7 Preview: Release Date, Time & Where To Watch
Godfather of Harlem Season 4 Godfather of Harlem tells the true story of the infamous crime boss Bumpy Johnson, who – in the early 1960s – returned from ten years in prison to find the neighborhood he once ruled in shambles. With the streets controlled by the Italian mob, Bumpy takes on the Genovese crime family to regain control. Season 4 then follows Bumpy and his plans to open a new club in Harlem. Along the way, he faces financial problems as he tries to fund it while excluding the heroin business. Elise also faces her own struggles as she testifies in the Malcolm X murder trial where three innocent men are accused. If you've been following this one over the weeks, you may be curious to find out when the next episode is releasing. Well, wonder no more! Here is everything you need to know about Godfather of Harlem Season 4 Episode 7, including its release date, time and where you can watch this. Where Can I Watch Godfather of Harlem? Godfather of Harlem is available to stream on MGM+. This is an exclusive original series, although those in the UK and internationally can actually watch this one via the MGM+ extension on Amazon Prime Video. Godfather of Harlem Season 4 Episode 7 Release Date Godfather of Harlem Season 4 Episode 7 will release on Sunday 1st June at 9pm (ET) and 6pm (PT). If you miss the episode though, it will be available on the app so don't worry to much! At that point, Godfather of Harlem will drop with subtitles available. Episode 7 is expected to be roughly 55 minutes long, which is consistent with the time-frame for the rest of the series. How Many Episodes Will Godfather of Harlem Season 4 Have? Season 4 of Godfather of Harlem has been scheduled for 10 episodes. With that in mind, we have 3 more episodes to go after this one. Expect the drama to continue heating up as this story develops. Is There A Trailer For Godfather of Harlem? There is indeed! You can find a trailer for Godfather of Harlem below: What do you hope to see as the series continues? What's been your favorite moment of Godfather of Harlem so far? Let us know in the comments below!
Perth Now
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Tommy Dorfman splits from wife
Tommy Dorfman has filed for divorce. The 33-year-old actress submitted paperwork in New York on 16 May to officially end her marriage to Elise Williams after almost two years, People magazine have confirmed. In December, the '13 Reasons Why' star hinted at a break-up in an Instagram post featuring her "random memories" of 2024. Offering "vague context" to each images, she wrote about one selfie: "1: heartbreak feels good in a place like this (i wrote this entirely original line) (sic)" And another slide featured a photo of her dog Fiona and Tommy explained: "fiona loves her new home and, while it's just the two of us now, i think she's managing better than i (sic)" Tommy revealed a year ago she and Elise - who she met on dating app Hinge in 2021 - had secretly got married in 2023, after getting engaged just two months into their relationship. In an essay for Vogue, Tommy - who was previously married to Peter Zurkuhlen - wrote: "We decided that, at some point down the line, we would just elope. Elise never aspired to be a bride in the traditional sense - she didn't have fantasies of walking down the aisle or large swaths of people staring at her and her future partner as they performed the spectacle and theatrics of marriage. "Simply put, she just didn't feel the need for a big event, and since I had already had that experience at my first wedding with 300-plus guests, I happily obliged. Our love had formed and grown in a contained bubble, so why couldn't our marriage be on the same terms?... "We had some ideas of when we might elope but nothing was firm, so when the day came, it was even a surprise to us. In the fall of 2023, sitting perched above the shoreline in Malibu, Elise and I joked about same-day marriages, egging each other on. "The bit turned more serious when I took to Google and actually learned there was a concierge service for this in Los Angeles (of course there was) and California was the only state that offered confidential marriage services, meaning our papers wouldn't be in the public record and nobody would know we got married. "A few hours later, a man showed up at our hotel in Santa Monica, took photos of us on our iPhones and a disposable camera I bought at CVS that morning, and we ended the day at a concert without telling a soul what we'd done." When the couple returned home to Brooklyn, they decided to celebrate their marriage in a "meaningful way" by arranging a photoshoot with photographer Hunter Abrams, giving the pair the opportunity to wear the wedding dresses they had bought some time before but hadn't taken to their elopement. The couple decided to go public with their marriage news so they could share their photos with the world. Alongside photos from the wedding, Tommy explained: "A few months later, we got photos from Hunter and at that moment, we decided we wanted to share them with our friends and family and celebrate our love more publicly. "While we won't live our lives online in any way that isn't well-protected, we do see the benefit of celebrating our love with the world—and, frankly, the importance of people seeing trans and queer love en vogue."
Khaleej Times
20-05-2025
- Automotive
- Khaleej Times
Lotus Emira Review: Electrified sports car with supercar appeal
From the posters of the beautiful Esprit on our walls as kids to the joy of driving the 'tossable' Elise in the Need for Speed games as teenagers, Lotus vehicles have, undoubtedly, been the less-professed but secretly loved machines of the sports car world. Now, with the arrival of electrified models, the good old days of petrol-powered tarmac munchers may soon be over — but there is hope. Building on the legacy of the Elise, Exige, and Evora comes the Lotus Emira: a classically proportioned sports car that promises a good time. DESIGN & AESTHETICS The Emira adopts the new design language first showcased on the award-winning Evija hypercar, bringing supercar appeal into the sports car segment. Like its direct forebears, it too has a low-slung body with a sharp nose and cascading bodywork, defined by a bubble-top roofline and pronounced humps over the wheel arches, giving it a sporty, muscular stance. Vertical LED headlamps with a twin-blade design are standard, as are the gaping air intakes up front and on the doors, which further add visual character. At the rear, C-shaped LED lights are linked by a slim brake light, and the two large round exhaust tips underline its performance intent. The Seneca Blue shade our test car wore helps it exude youthful energy, while the 10-spoke V-design forged wheels are both sporty and elegant. Overall, the Emira has a beautifully swoopy shape endowed with tasteful details that seduce your eyes the more you look at it. Befitting its sporty outlook is a modern cockpit that is, surprisingly, easy to enter and exit. The simplistic, no-nonsense design features black Alcantara and leather surfaces on the doors and dash, accented by high-contrast yellow stitching. But there are quirks too — like a flat-bottom steering wheel that also has a flat top, metallic speaker covers with perforations of laser precision, and knurled satin-finish A/C controls, all adding a distinctive luxury touch. But the real party piece is the fighter jet-style starter button, tucked under a red flap. More importantly, despite its size, occupants sit in comfort, and the driving position is nearly perfect, with all the controls close at hand. Also, no trim or piece feels like it would crack or peel anytime soon, which is essential for a satisfying ownership experience. The Emira is also technologically abreast with its 10.25-inch centrally mounted infotainment touchscreen, with menus that aren't a digital maze, and a 12.3-inch TFT driver's display behind the steering wheel. POWERTRAIN & PERFORMANCE The i4 First Edition came powered by a turbocharged 2.0-litre engine. Though the displacement is small, the power output is certainly not. At 6,600 rpm, it sings to the tune of 365 metric horsepower, while delivering a healthy 430 Nm of torque between 3,000 and 5,500 rpm. From the moment you start the engine, you're greeted by a loud and visceral sound, but it's not exactly symphonic. Switch drive modes and slam the throttle, and the noise transforms into a high-pitched rhapsodic howl at the top of the rev range, begging you to wring out every gear. It is also playfully rapid. Smash the accelerator, and it will do the 0 to 100 kmph sprint in a brisk 4.4 seconds, but if you want power on tap (on the go), you've got to keep the pot boiling — possible thanks to the quick-shifting 8-speed transmission. However, on throttle lift-off, the revs hang annoyingly. This is acceptable in Sport or Track mode, but less ideal for everyday driving. It's also slow to switch between Drive and Reverse, which makes parking a bit tedious. But the compact dimensions and the lack of an obstructing B-pillar make it easy to manoeuvre in tight spaces, while in high-speed maneuvers, the lithe chassis allows it to stay composed as you swing around corners or make quick directional changes at will. The hydraulic power-assisted steering also helps in keeping the driver connected with the tarmac. As for ride quality, it isn't plush but compliant, avoiding the exaggerated vibrations. FEATURES & FUNCTIONALITY A proprietary sat-nav system isn't available, but with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, you can seamlessly access music and navigation. The 10-channel KEF premium sound system offers high-fidelity audio, but it can only be fully enjoyed at higher decibels. The shelf behind the seats can accommodate a cabin bag or golf bag, amounting to 201 litres of space, while the trunk offers just 151 litres, which is enough for weekend groceries. Inside, it also features twin cup holders, a phone storage slot, door bins for 500ml bottles, a trinket tray, and an armrest with USB and 12V ports. For safety, the Emira comes with a full suite of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems and the mandated reversing camera. VERDICT The 2025 Lotus Emira may be the automaker's entry-level product, but it is anything but a 'starter car' — especially considering its premium Dh385,000 starting price. What it is, is a fast, feisty, scaled-down version of the Evija supercar visually, equipped with AMG's potent M139 engine and the chassis of a true corner carver. Sure, the loud engine only hits its scintillating notes at high rpms, the gearbox holds onto revs, and there's no proprietary navigation system, but for those seeking a driver-centric machine, this may very well be the final call before the flame of ICE engines is finally put out. GOOD - Evija hypercar-inspired bodywork; build quality; playful power; driver engagement BAD - Loud motor only hits scintillating notes at top revs; transmission hold revs; slow switch between Drive and Reverse; no proprietary navigation SPECIFICATIONS Body type - 2-seater; 2-door high-performance hatchback Engine - Mid-engine; turbocharged 2.0-litre inline 4 cylinder; rear-wheel drive Transmission -8-speed DCT (automated manual) Peak output -365 PS @ 6,600 rpm - 430 Nm @ 3,000 - 5,500 rpm 0 to 100kmph - 4.4 seconds (claimed) Top speed -275 kmph (drag limited; claimed) KT Luxe
Herald Sun
09-05-2025
- Herald Sun
Dear Rachelle podcast: Ex-wife of key suspect in Rachelle's murder breaks silence
'Elise' still feels the chill of the words delivered 30 years ago. She was driving past Warilla Beach, south of Sydney, with her husband at the time, Kevin Steven Correll. 'He threatened to, if I ever left him, he would hunt me down and find me,' she said. 'He would cut me up in little pieces, bury me on the beach in individual spots, (and) cover me in lime so nobody could smell that there were body parts …' In an emotional interview, 'Elise' talks about death threats and domestic violence. Because she is a mother and sister, Elise has agreed to break her silence to describe fears that developed over a 11-year marriage to the man who would go on to become the prime suspect in the 2001 killing of Rachelle Childs. She told the Dear Rachelle podcast she left the country to escape him, fretting for her safety. LISTEN TO EPISODES 1-9 OF THE PODCAST BELOW: In a separate exchange, also in the mid 1990s, the then couple was driving through Gerroa, south of Sydney, when Elise commented on the beauty of the beach spot. He said, 'yeah, look at that bush there',' she said. 'He said 'that would be a good place to bury somebody, just make sure you behave yourself'.' Rachelle was found, on fire, in bushland off the road's edge at Gerroa on June 8, 2001. She was Mr Correll's sales employee at Camden Holden, and he was one of the last people to see her alive. He denies any involvement in Rachelle's death. When asked four questions about whether he had been abusive towards Elise and ever threatened to kill her, he said: 'I vehemently deny these allegations and the answer is NO to all 4 questions.' Elise was married to Mr Correll until 1997. Elise was a young wife when she went on national current affairs television to defend her husband after he had been charged with – and acquitted of – four sexual assaults in Sydney in the early 1980s. She believed Mr Correll's version of events at the time, in the beginnings of a relationship marked by 'coercive control' and grandiose gestures of love. Yet her view of the attacks shifted. She came to think: 'How come you're the common denominator in all this, everybody else can't be lying, why is everyone after you, why are they trying to get you … it can't have been a case of mistaken identity for every single one.' Elise described Mr Correll as 'wonderful' when they started dating and that he 'swept her off her feet'. Even after 10 years of marriage, he wrote a card suggesting they 'drop everything and celebrate'. However, over time she realised that Mr Correll's mood could turn, she said, like 'an angel turning black'. 'It's like he's got a dark passenger or something living inside him and the switch clicks and the dark passenger takes over,' she said. 'It's scary to watch it actually, to see when that happens because … his face changes, it contorts. It's not his face.' She recalled times when he hit her. After the pair went out for dinner with her sister, she went to sleep in a child's bedroom. Mr Correll had been giving her 'filthy looks' – apparently she'd said or done something to upset him. 'And he came in and he just pushed me back on the bed and he was like punching into me while I was on the bed,' she said. 'My sister knew that something was going to happen so she came up and knocked on the front door and that's the reason he stopped.' Another time, he was driving: 'He had a ring on, and I think it was a black stone, might've been onyx or something like that. And he punched me and it left a mark behind my ear for about a week. ' After a big fight, Mr Correll wouldn't speak to Elise for weeks, not a word, until she apologised. She likened Mr Correll's behaviour to exercises in 'suffering'. Twice she visited Mr Correll at car yards where he worked, to find him eating lunch with a young female employee or job applicant. Both times, she felt like she was interrupting her husband's flirting with the women, and left 'horrified' and 'shocked'. She said Mr Correll bought her first mobile phone so that he always knew where she was. He controlled the finances, she said, and told her how to wear her hair. He was 'very, very jealous'. They first met at a club where Mr Correll was a DJ. He swept the young mother 'off my feet'. She thought he was 'absolutely wonderful', as did her young children. 'He had them totally fooled as well,' she said. 'Then he showed his true colours there as well and I will never forgive him. He put a wedge between my kids and I that took a long time to mend.' LISTEN TO PODCAST BONUS INVESTIGATION UPDATE 2 BELOW: Elise met Mr Correll's family, whom she described as 'a very strange group of people'. He was one of 13 children; his brother Raymond came to be one of Australia's most reviled rapists. Elise tried to forget Mr Correll. But she had thought often over the years about Rachelle and her family. 'That poor girl, her parents, especially her mum, her sister,' she said. 'I'm a sister, I'm a mother, and if that had happened to someone I loved, I would want someone like me to come forward.' For more information about our investigation, visit If you have any tips or confidential information, please contact investigative journalist Ashlea Hansen at dearrachelle@ You can also join our Dear Rachelle podcast Facebook group. Originally published as Dear Rachelle investigation: Ex-wife's chilling details of key suspect in Rachelle Childs' murder
