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Yahoo
2 days ago
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- Yahoo
Woman in hospital after being hit by car and bike
A woman has life-threatening injuries after she was hit by a motorbike and a car when she was walking on a main road at night, police say. The 30-year-old woman from Truro was walking on the old A30 between Three Burrows and Blackwater at about 23:15 BST on Friday. Devon and Cornwall Police said she was struck by a Yamaha motorbike and a Fiat Panda and was taken to Derriford Hospital, Plymouth. The motorcyclist, a man in his 30s from Hayle, sustained a chest injury and was taken to Royal Cornwall Hospital, Treliske, they added. Police said officers had carried out a detailed investigation of the scene and had asked anyone with information or dashcam footage to come forward. More news stories for Cornwall Listen to the latest news for Cornwall Follow BBC Cornwall on X, Facebook and Instagram. Send your story ideas to spotlight@ Devon and Cornwall Police
BBC News
2 days ago
- General
- BBC News
Woman in hospital after being hit by car and bike on A30
A woman has life-threatening injuries after she was hit by a motorbike and a car when she was walking on a main road at night, police 30-year-old woman from Truro was walking on the old A30 between Three Burrows and Blackwater at about 23:15 BST on and Cornwall Police said she was struck by a Yamaha motorbike and a Fiat Panda and was taken to Derriford Hospital, motorcyclist, a man in his 30s from Hayle, sustained a chest injury and was taken to Royal Cornwall Hospital, Treliske, they added. Police said officers had carried out a detailed investigation of the scene and had asked anyone with information or dashcam footage to come forward.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Conte masterminds ‘most unexpected' scudetto with single-minded Napoli
Antonio Conte had asked a city not to get ahead of itself, not to celebrate this Serie A title before its team earned it. 'I don't want to see flags here and there with numbers on,' he said after the draw with Parma in the penultimate round. Everybody knew what he meant: Napoli were in touching distance of their fourth scudetto but, for a superstitious manager, now was not the moment to say it out loud. Related: Napoli secure Serie A title after Scott McTominay's stunner sees off Cagliari Supporters held off for as long as they could. Not until the final moments of Napoli's 2-0 win over Cagliari on Friday did the giant white sheet come cascading down the stands of the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona with an enormous black '4' in the middle. Green and red flares were set off either side to create the colours of the Italian flag. The same that appear on a scudetto badge. Conte was watching from a private box, banned from the touchline after a red card against Parma. Even he was starting to surrender to this moment. Thousands more fans were already gathering outside the sold-out stadium, setting off the first pyrotechnics on another night of Neapolitan fireworks that could put Mount Vesuvius to shame. It was not supposed to happen this quickly. Napoli waited 33 years between their second and third Serie A titles, and even that felt impossibly soon to supporters who had imagined it might never happen again without Maradona wearing the shirt. The manager who ended that drought, Luciano Spalletti, collected his winner's medal and immediately rode off into the sunset in his newly repainted Fiat Panda. Few expected Napoli to be contenders this season. Yes, that title win under Spalletti was only two years ago and, yes, Conte was a serial champion who had claimed league titles before with Juventus, Chelsea and Inter. But as he reminded us often, Napoli finished 10th last season. Their top scorer of the last two years, Victor Osimhen, was packed off to Galatasaray in an unhappy loan deal compromise to save on his wage bill. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, the other standout performer from Spalletti's scudetto-winning team, was sold to Paris Saint-Germain in January without a replacement. David Neres, the alternative on the left of attack, promptly got injured. Yet Napoli, even after beginning their season with a 3-0 defeat by Verona, have occupied first place for more than half this campaign. Rarely spectacular and occasionally downright unconvincing, they made virtues of consistency and single-mindedness. Unlike their title rivals, they began without European distractions. They exited the Coppa Italia in the last 16 after fielding a weakened team against Lazio. Where Inter stumbled in key head-to-heads – they dropped five points to each of Juventus, Milan and Bologna – Napoli largely avoided such demoralising setbacks. There were some brief wobbles, in February and again over the last fortnight, when draws against Genoa and Parma gave Inter a chance to steal ahead. But the Nerazzurri twice let a lead slip against Lazio to blow what turned out to be their last chance. There were brief moments of tension on Friday night. Napoli began with a one-point lead over Inter, who kicked off at the same time at Como and took the lead through Stefan de Vrij after 21 minutes. Briefly, they moved ahead in the real-time table. Napoli were making things look hard in front of goal, a common theme of this season. All except for Scott McTominay, that is. The man whose man nicknames in Naples include Apribottiglie – Bottle Opener – popped the cork on the night's celebrations with a sensational scissor-kick just before half-time. There could be no more fitting way to get the party started. This was McTominay's 12th goal of the Serie A season, and the eighth time he has broken a deadlock at 0-0. Little wonder that he received the league's most valuable player award after full time. What an inspired piece of business his signing looks with hindsight. Napoli paid just over €30m (£25.18m) to sign McTominay from Manchester United right at the end of last summer's transfer window. His goals have been essential but so has his versatility, lining up at different times as a box-to-box midfielder, a No 10 or wide on the left. Still, Napoli are not a one-man show. It was Romelu Lukaku who made it 2-0 soon after the break, holding off Michel Adopo and dribbling past Yerry Mina as he ran half the pitch to drill a finish past Alen Sherri. It was the Belgian's 14th goal of the campaign, to go with a league-leading 10 assists. He is a different player now to the one who fired Conte's Inter to the title four years ago. Yet the bond between them is the same. When the manager finally was allowed on to the pitch at full time, he made a beeline straight for Lukaku, sharing a long and heartfelt embrace. The club's president, Aurelio De Laurentiis, stood awkwardly to the side, awaiting his turn. It is no secret that there has been tension between him and Conte, the manager frustrated – and you've heard this one before – with a perceived lack of investment in the squad, especially after Kvaratskhelia's departure. Neither would commit in post-game interviews to the manager being back again next season. Who cared about that anyway? This was a night to celebrate, not to worry about what comes next. Napoli fans are living through the most successful domestic chapter in their club's history. Not even Maradona won two scudetti in three seasons. This story is more remarkable for the upheaval in the middle of it – the fact neither Spalletti nor his two best players stayed around for this second triumph. Napoli went through three managers last season before landing Conte in the summer. De Laurentiis is clearly doing a lot right, but he doesn't half find unconventional ways to do it. Conte, the first manager to win Serie A with three different clubs, called this 'the most unexpected, difficult and stimulating scudetto of my career'. Imagine how it must feel to the players who have stayed through this whole journey, footballers who perhaps do not get enough credit in among the praise rightfully being heaped on Lukaku and McTominay. Frank Anguissa was magnificent again this season, owning the middle of the pitch and driving his team forward in possession. Amir Rrahmani stepped up brilliantly at centre-back after the summer signing Alessandro Buongiorno was injured. Giovanni Di Lorenzo, the club captain, was back to his best after a disappointing last season. They all went under the curva together at the end. Conte held up a piece of card in the shape of a scudetto badge. On it was a slogan made around a number that no longer felt scary to say: 'Ag4in.' Pos Team P GD Pts 1 Napoli 38 32 82 2 Inter Milan 38 44 81 3 Atalanta 37 42 74 4 Juventus 37 22 67 5 Roma 37 19 66 6 Lazio 37 13 65 7 Fiorentina 37 18 62 8 Bologna 37 12 62 9 AC Milan 37 16 60 10 Como 38 -3 49 11 Torino 37 -4 44 12 Udinese 37 -14 44 13 Genoa 37 -14 40 14 Cagliari 38 -16 36 15 Verona 37 -33 34 16 Parma 37 -15 33 17 Lecce 37 -32 31 18 Empoli 37 -25 31 19 Venezia 37 -23 29 20 Monza 37 -39 18
The Sun
20-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Sun
Cult-classic motor discontinued in the 90s set to RETURN as 4×4 with brand teasing ‘next chapter'
A CULT-classic car which was dropped in the 1990s is now set to make a comeback as a modern-day 4x4, as the manufacturer hints at the 'next chapter'. The original Fiat Panda was seen as a go-anywhere supermini and became a hit with its loyal band of fans. 4 Now, with the Italian firm's fast-growing line-up the dinky motor is being turned into the Fiat Grande Panda 4x4. The original Panda 4x4 first hit our streets in 1983 and thanks to its raised height and rugged styling elements it soon became a cult classic, seen as an affordable off-roader. The new Grande Panda forms the base of the revived concept and is being offered with both 111bhp electric and 108bhp 1.2-litre mild-hybrid petrol powertrains. It will be part of Stellantis's new Smart Car platform, designed to appeal to cost-conscious drivers. Fiat hasn't yet officially confirmed its production intent but has billed the Grande Panda 4x4 as 'the next chapter' and a 'potential true symbol of versatility, reliability and freedom'. Fiat Europe boss Gaetano Thorel hasn't officially confirmed the machine would reach production, but said: "Surely we will have this car on the road in the future – but not tomorrow,' reports Autocar. Mr Thorel did add that there had been demand for a 4x4 version since the Grande Panda was first unveiled and that the company wanted to meet that demand. Full details about the vehicle's powertrain haven't been revealed, Fiat has referred to it as offering an 'electrified innovative rear axle'. Fiat engineers are still working on the potential four-wheel-drive powertrain and refused to give details on whether any production 4x4 would be electric or combustion-based. Fiat insiders have hinted it would have an electric motor powering the rear axle and use the Smart Car platform, reports the motoring magazine. I test drove the discontinued Fiat 500's electric replacement - it's quick but flaw means you can only use it in a city Details of that unit's size though have yet to be confirmed. There is speculation it could be a smaller e-axle which adds supplementary power, when needed. The car's rival, the Dacia Duster 4x4, uses a similar mild-hybrid arrangement. Fiat's Grande Panda 4x4 concept also incorporates several bespoke design cues, such as dark red paint which hints at a special edition of the Panda 4x4. It also features steel wheels, special graphics on the doors which underscore the stamped Panda lettering and hint at traditional off-roader body cladding. There's also a protective underbody skidplate and a roof rack. Fiat has also hinted that any production model would 'most likely feature other accessories'. The intention is to eventually position the Grande Panda as a global car and to manufacture it in factories on three continents. In order to meet those global requirements, it can utilise a number of powertrains including a manual pure ICE, a hybrid, full electric and even LPG. The manual ICE is set to launch in Europe later this year but it is not expected to be available in the UK at first due to the extra costs of right-hand drive conversion. 4
Scottish Sun
20-05-2025
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
Cult-classic motor discontinued in the 90s set to RETURN as 4x4 with brand teasing ‘next chapter'
It will be aimed at cost-conscious drivers U-TURN Cult-classic motor discontinued in the 90s set to RETURN as 4×4 with brand teasing 'next chapter' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A CULT-classic car which was dropped in the 1990s is now set to make a comeback as a modern-day 4x4, as the manufacturer hints at the 'next chapter'. The original Fiat Panda was seen as a go-anywhere supermini and became a hit with its loyal band of fans. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 The Fiat Grande Panda looks set to get a 4x4 version Credit: Supplied 4 Fiat has so far released few details about the model but it will be part of the manufacturer's Smart Car platform Credit: Supplied Now, with the Italian firm's fast-growing line-up the dinky motor is being turned into the Fiat Grande Panda 4x4. The original Panda 4x4 first hit our streets in 1983 and thanks to its raised height and rugged styling elements it soon became a cult classic, seen as an affordable off-roader. The new Grande Panda forms the base of the revived concept and is being offered with both 111bhp electric and 108bhp 1.2-litre mild-hybrid petrol powertrains. It will be part of Stellantis's new Smart Car platform, designed to appeal to cost-conscious drivers. Fiat hasn't yet officially confirmed its production intent but has billed the Grande Panda 4x4 as 'the next chapter' and a 'potential true symbol of versatility, reliability and freedom'. Fiat Europe boss Gaetano Thorel hasn't officially confirmed the machine would reach production, but said: "Surely we will have this car on the road in the future – but not tomorrow,' reports Autocar. Mr Thorel did add that there had been demand for a 4x4 version since the Grande Panda was first unveiled and that the company wanted to meet that demand. Full details about the vehicle's powertrain haven't been revealed, Fiat has referred to it as offering an 'electrified innovative rear axle'. Fiat engineers are still working on the potential four-wheel-drive powertrain and refused to give details on whether any production 4x4 would be electric or combustion-based. Fiat insiders have hinted it would have an electric motor powering the rear axle and use the Smart Car platform, reports the motoring magazine. I test drove the discontinued Fiat 500's electric replacement - it's quick but flaw means you can only use it in a city Details of that unit's size though have yet to be confirmed. There is speculation it could be a smaller e-axle which adds supplementary power, when needed. The car's rival, the Dacia Duster 4x4, uses a similar mild-hybrid arrangement. Fiat's Grande Panda 4x4 concept also incorporates several bespoke design cues, such as dark red paint which hints at a special edition of the Panda 4x4. It also features steel wheels, special graphics on the doors which underscore the stamped Panda lettering and hint at traditional off-roader body cladding. There's also a protective underbody skidplate and a roof rack. Fiat has also hinted that any production model would 'most likely feature other accessories'. The intention is to eventually position the Grande Panda as a global car and to manufacture it in factories on three continents. In order to meet those global requirements, it can utilise a number of powertrains including a manual pure ICE, a hybrid, full electric and even LPG. The manual ICE is set to launch in Europe later this year but it is not expected to be available in the UK at first due to the extra costs of right-hand drive conversion. 4 The Grande Panda 4x4 is being billed as 'the next chapter' Credit: Supplied
