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BBC News
17-07-2025
- BBC News
Shropshire councillors say they want to prevent further deaths on roads
Councillors in a Shropshire market town have said they want to do all they can to prevent further fatalities on roads, following the deaths of three Bridges, 17, had only passed his driving test the day before his Audi A1 hit a tree on Offoxey Road near Tong on 14 teenager, from Brewood, Staffordshire, died along with two passengers - Simon Evans, 18, from Perton, Staffordshire, and Jacob Homan, 17, from Tettenall, inquest held earlier in July heard that toxicology reports showed no sign the teenager's driving had been impaired, but there was evidence to suggest his driving was "excessively quick". "Since earlier this year, we've been working together to tackle the rise in antisocial driving in and around Shifnal," said Reform UK councillors Thomas Clayton, for Shifnal North, and Elizabeth Barker, for Shifnal Rural."It's something residents bring up with us more than anything else, and we're determined to do something about it." The councillors have focused on several areas to make improvements, including working with local police and community safety teams, supporting the use of mobile speed cameras, and urging locals to take part in community speed watch have also spoken to councils about traffic calming options, and been promoting awareness of Operation Snap and Section 59 - resources which allow the public to report dangerous and antisocial driving."We have asked for data on other incidents along Offoxey Road," said Clayton. "This tragedy has to mean something. It's a moment to take a step back, reflect and act."We must support young drivers better, we must make our roads safer, and we must do what we can to make sure no other family has to go through this." No-one witnessed the crash, but investigators believed the driver had over-corrected after going over a dip in the road, causing the car to enter a spin and hit a hedgerow and then the defects to the Audi or road surface that might have caused the crash were found, with a lack of driving experience and inappropriate speed deemed the pair did not believe that there should be a six month ban on under-21s carrying passengers, as suggested by the AA."There are young people under 21 who are the only drivers in their family, or who help out in their community," they said."We have to think logically, they shouldn't lose their freedom because of someone else's mistake." Follow BBC Shropshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Daily Mail
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Laurence Fox holds second wedding ceremony with conspiracy theorist podcaster Elizabeth Barker as couple are joined by friends including Julie Hartley-Brewer and controversial priest Calvin Robinson
Laurence Fox has staged a second wedding ceremony with his conspiracy theorist wife, Elizabeth Barker, in front of their celebrity pals. The former actor turned online provocateur and failed politician tied the knot again at an intimate service over the weekend. Fox, 47, exchanged vows in a religious ceremony just two weeks after the former GB News presenter's low-key union with Elizabeth at a registry office in London. Some of Fox's closest allies attended the marriage, including former pop star and Neighbours actress Holly Valance, future Real Housewives of London star Juliet Mayhew, and presenter Julie Hartley-Brewer. Controversial cleric Calvin Robinson presided over the event, and shared several photos to Instagram - including one where he stood in full cassock and biretta beside Laurence, who wore a cream suit and dark sunglasses while smoking a cigarette. Former stage and screen star Fox - who was previously married to actress Billie Piper, the mother of his two sons - married Elizabeth at a registry office last month to avoid 'encountering anyone from the Church of England'. 'Proper wedding in a few days with nearest and dearest in the eyes of God,' he added in a post on X shortly after his wedding. British priest Calvin, who officiated the latest ceremony, is a former GB News presenter and deacon who was suspended by the Free Church of England last year for opposing women's ordination. Earlier this year, he was removed from his role as priest-in-charge at St Paul's Anglican Catholic Church in Michigan, US, after he appeared to perform a Nazi salute at the end of a speech at the National Pro-Life Summit in Washington DC. Video footage appeared to show him raising his arm while quoting Elon Musk's phrase 'My heart goes out to you,' that appeared similar to a straight-arm gesture associated with fascist regimes. The Anglican Catholic Church swiftly revoked his licence, stating: 'Such actions are harmful, divisive, and contrary to the tenets of Christian charity.' Calvin defended himself at the time, claiming it was 'a joke' and a piece of 'dry British wit' aimed at mocking liberals. 'For the record, in case it needs saying: I am not a Nazi,' he wrote on social media. He was previously ousted from GB News for defending host Dan Wootton during a misconduct investigation, and now regularly appears on conservative platforms to discuss culture war issues. Fox's new wife Elizabeth has drawn attention for her appearances on the conspiracy-laden podcast Elite Thinking Club, where she has questioned evolution and claimed climate change is a government 'smokescreen'. She has also claimed Jeffrey Epstein was 'popped' after Prince Andrew's Newsnight interview. Speaking in February 2021 in a video on conspiracies surrounding the Royal Family, Barker claimed paedophile Epstein was killed because of his links with Prince Andrew. The disgraced financier died in prison in August 2019 in what was ruled to be a suicide. However, he had been arrested on suspicion of sex trafficking shortly before his death, prompting a raft of theories suggesting he had been murdered. She said on the podcast: 'The minute Prince Andrew had to do that interview that was it, Jeffrey was going to be popped. 'Because he's royalty - and you mess with the royals you ain't going to come out alive are you.' Californian Elizabeth described herself on Instagram as a model, body double and stuntwoman was born in America but now lives in the UK. Fox's celebrity pal Holly Valance, 42, appeared to be solo at the wedding following reports she has split from her husband, property tycoon Nick Candy. The pair, who married in 2012 and share two daughters, have not officially confirmed their split but have reportedly been living separate lives for several months. Juliet, meanwhile, is set to star in the upcoming Real Housewives of London series, which has just wrapped filming and is expected to air later this year. The new Bravo franchise has been tipped to bring a fresh wave of drama to the capital's elite circles - and Juliet, a friend of Holly and fellow Aussie, will be one of the central cast members. Fox's second wedding ceremony comes as he faces allegations of sharing an upskirting photo on social media of TV presenter Narinder Kaur, who regularly appears on Good Morning Britain. The political activist appeared at Woolwich Crown Court wearing a 'two-tier justice' cap and was supported by Elizabeth, who held his hand as they walked into court. Fox is charged with two counts under the Sexual Offences Act 2003, while Ms Kaur, who has waived her right to anonymity, sat in the public gallery. Fox, of Peldon in Essex, is accused of sharing a sexually intrusive image of Kaur - a regular on Good Morning Britain and GB News - amid an online row over politics. The photo, which was reportedly taken without her knowledge as she exited a taxi in 2009, was allegedly posted without her consent. He is facing two counts: the first alleging he shared a 'photograph or film of a person in an intimate state intending to cause alarm, distress or humiliation,' and a second count accusing him of sending a 'photograph or film of genitals to cause alarm, distress or humiliation.' The charges fall under Section 66A of the Sexual Offences Act, introduced in 2023, which criminalises the intentional sharing of sexual images without consent, with the purpose of causing harm or for sexual gratification. If convicted, Fox could face up to two years in prison and be placed on the Sex Offenders Register. Last year, Fox was ordered to pay £180,000 in libel damages after a High Court judge ruled he had defamed former Stonewall trustee Simon Blake and drag performer Crystal by calling them 'paedophiles' during an online row.
Daily Mail
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Laurence Fox is married: Actor turned politician ties the knot with conspiracy theorist podcaster Elizabeth Barker
Actor and politician Laurence Fox has revealed he is newly married. Fox, 47, who was previously wed to actress Billie Piper, has tied the knot with his podcaster girlfriend Elizabeth Barker, he revealed today on X, formerly Twitter. He shared photos online of the couple after visiting a Register Office, with family members including his actor father James Fox seen with them - and vowed to hold a follow-up marriage ceremony ahead. Fox told his 617,000 followers on X: 'In order to avoid having to encounter anyone from the @churchofengland myself and my beautiful wife @CaliforniaFrizz signed a piece of paper in a registry office today. 'Proper wedding in a few days with nearest and dearest in the eyes of God.' He previously announced their engagement on June 19 last year. That was a year after splitting from his ex-fiancée just weeks before they were due to marry. Former GB News presenter Fox shared 12 months ago a post captioned 'some personal news', which showed Ms Barker wearing an engagement ring, before quipping to followers that he was 'punching'. He then confirmed to MailOnline: 'Yes, congratulations are due. It was a few weeks ago.' He declined to comment further, saying he wanted to keep things 'quiet and personal'. The Reclaim Party leader had broken up with his previous fiancée Arabella Fleetwood Neagle in June 2023. The former Lewis star had been married to Billie Piper for eight years before they divorced in 2016. They met in 2006 while working on the stage play Treats and wed a year later before having two sons, Winston and Eugene. His new wife Elizabeth 'Liz' Barker describes herself on Instagram as a model, body double and stuntwoman. She was born in America but now lives in the UK. She has regularly appeared on Elite Thinking Club, a 'critical thinking' fringe podcast that touts itself as a 'show dedicated to critical thinking' but airs wild conspiracy theories including the idea Princess Diana was murdered on the orders of the Queen. Asked in one episode on the theory of evolution whether humans are descended from apes, she replied: 'I think that's what we're made to believe and that is what we should be believing [sic] but I don't think that is. No. I think we come from another race.' A description of an Elite Thinking podcast featuring Elizabeth Barker Mr Fox and Ms Barker are pictured here together at the Paul Strank Roofing Charity Gala 2023, held at the Royal Garden Hotel in London Ms Barker has also claimed that the late billionaire financier and convicted paedophile Epstein was killed following Prince Andrew's infamous Newsnight interview. This is despite Epstein having died in August 2019, three months before the Duke of York's televised encounter with Emily Maitlis took place. Fox, who first rose to fame for his role in ITV drama Lewis, has since rebranded himself as a right-wing commentator and founder of the Reclaim Party. He has stood in three failed election campaigns and was barred from running in the most recent London mayoral election after submitting incomplete nomination papers. He is part of the renowned Fox showbusiness dynasty, with his father being The Remains Of The Day star James Fox and his uncles including actor Edward Fox and producer Robert Fox - while his cousins Emilia and Freddie Fox are also actors.
Daily Mail
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Laurence Fox arrives at court with his conspiracy theorist podcaster fiancée to face sex charge after 'sharing upskirting photo of TV star Narinder Kaur'
Laurence Fox has arrived at court with his conspiracy theorist podcaster fiancée to face a sexual offences charge for allegedly sharing an upskirting photo of TV star Narinder Kaur. The actor-turned-political activist, 46, was dressed in a jacket and jeans and wearing a cap emblazoned with the words 'Two-Tier'. He was supported by his long-term partner Elizabeth Barker, who held his hand as they walked into Woolwich Crown Court. Fox, of Peldon in Essex, is accused of sharing a sexually intrusive image of Kaur - a regular on Good Morning Britain and GB News - amid an online row over politics. The photo, which was reportedly taken without her knowledge as she exited a taxi in 2009, was allegedly posted without her consent. He is facing two counts: the first alleging he shared a 'photograph or film of a person in an intimate state intending to cause alarm, distress or humiliation,' and a second count accusing him of sending a 'photograph or film of genitals to cause alarm, distress or humiliation.' The charges fall under Section 66A of the Sexual Offences Act, introduced in 2023, which criminalises the intentional sharing of sexual images without consent, with the purpose of causing harm or for sexual gratification. If convicted, Fox could face up to two years in prison and be placed on the Sex Offenders egister. The case stems from a month-long investigation by the Metropolitan Police, who confirmed that the original photographer has not been identified. Kaur, who waived her legal right to anonymity, said she was 'determined to stand up' against what she called a violation of her dignity and privacy. Upskirting - taking pictures underneath someone's clothes without their consent - became a specific criminal offence in 2019. Fox, who first rose to fame for his role in ITV drama Lewis, has since rebranded himself as a right-wing commentator and founder of the Reclaim Party. He has stood in three failed election campaigns and was barred from running in the most recent London mayoral election after submitting incomplete nomination papers. Fox was previously married to actress Billie Piper with whom he has two children.
Daily Mail
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Lawrence Fox denies encouraging 'Blade Runner' activists to smash up ULEZ cameras in protest at Sadiq Khan's £12.50-a-day charge
Laurence Fox wore a 'Two Tier' cap and sported a new cross tattoo today as he denied encouraging people to damage Ultra Low Emission Zone (Ulez) cameras. The actor-turned-politician smoked a cigarette as he walked towards Westminster Magistrates' Court in London while holding the hand of his partner Elizabeth Barker. Fox, 46, is accused of posting messages on X between September 12 and October 4 2023 'which were capable of encouraging the commission of an either-way offence'. Fox allegedly wrote about cameras being torn down and praised anti-Ulez activists known as 'Blade Runners' in some posts, Westminster Magistrates' Court heard. The Gosford Park actor appeared in court to plead not guilty to a charge of intentionally encouraging or assisting the commission of an either-way offence. Transport for London (TfL) said that in the relevant period there were some 700 incidents of damage to cameras with a cost of more than £920,000, prosecutors say. Encouraging someone to threaten damage to property can result in the same sentence as making the threat, which is up to 10 years in prison, the Sentencing Council confirmed. Fox was granted unconditional bail to attend Croydon Crown Court on June 13. The words 'Two-Tier' on Fox's hat are a reference to perceived differences in judicial outcomes depending on the race of the defendant. Cameras have been repeatedly damaged after the Ulez area was expanded to cover all of London in 2023. They allow TfL to monitor the cars that enter and exit the zone. Vehicles that do not meet minimum emissions standards are required to pay a £12.50 daily fee when used in the Ulez zone, or face a fine. Videos have been posted online showing 'Blade Runners' cutting the cameras' wires or completely removing the devices.
