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Top Gear
20 hours ago
- Automotive
- Top Gear
The MST Mk2 ‘Ultimate' is a 350bhp Ford Escort rally car for the road
The MST Mk2 'Ultimate' is a 350bhp Ford Escort rally car for the road Downside? It'll cost £161k and take 18 months to build. Upside? Those spot lamps could outshine the sun Skip 11 photos in the image carousel and continue reading Turn on Javascript to see all the available pictures. 1 / 11 The good folk at MST are back at it with the souped-up Ford Escorts, this time channelling their efforts toward a rally-themed Mk2. Looks proper. Dubbed the 'Ultimate', it'll get a Millington Diamond 2.7-litre nat-asp four-cylinder putting out 350bhp. Plentiful, considering most MST Escorts weigh under a tonne. Advertisement - Page continues below Customers can also choose engines from Cosworth, Duratec or Honda, but regardless of the powertrain, the transmission is a six-speed sequential with pneumatic paddle shifters. And yes, it'll make those whiney gearbox sounds we all get excited about. The Ultimate rides on four-way adjustable suspension and Reiger coilovers, with stoppers from AP Racing. Each corner gets a four-pot motorsport caliper too, likely distorting your face into weird shapes when called upon. You'll get a choice of 13, 15 or 17in alloys, with other options including those massive spot lamps and a racing livery. There's no limitation on colours either, so feel free to be as specific as your local paint superstore. Inside, you'll spot a welded FIA-grade roll cage and racing bucket seats. See that vertical handbrake? Lug it, and you'll be glad the six-point harness is there. Advertisement - Page continues below The Ultimate - as with all MST cars - will be hand-built here in the UK, and currently has an 18-month waiting list. Plenty of time to source the £161k you'll be forking out, then. Top Gear Newsletter Thank you for subscribing to our newsletter. Look out for your regular round-up of news, reviews and offers in your inbox. Get all the latest news, reviews and exclusives, direct to your inbox. Success Your Email*
Yahoo
4 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Upstate man sentenced for drive-by shooting, burglary
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (WSPA) – A Spartanburg man pleaded guilty Friday to a slew of charges, including discharging a firearm into a vehicle and burglary. 36-year-old Brandon Kevon White was sentenced to 15 years for second-degree burglary, five years for petit larceny, 10 years for breach of peace of a high & aggravated nature and 10 years for discharging a firearm into a vehicle. In October 2023, it was reported that White participated in a shoot-out between three vehicles as they were driven through Spartanburg County and the city. The defendant was traveling in a Ford Escort driven by another individual. The shooting occurred after both individuals were reportedly threatened by an armed man at a boarding house. White went to a friend's home where he armed himself. Upon seeing the man who had previously threatened him, White shot at the vehicle. Gunshots were exchanged between the defendant's vehicle, the other vehicle and a third vehicle as they traveled through the county. Most of the participants could not be identified. However, White and another gunshot victim were taken to a nearby hospital. At the hospital, White admitted to authorities that he shot at the other vehicles but said he did so in self-defense. Surveillance footage showed the Ford Escort pursuing the two other involved vehicles, with White hanging out of the Escort's passenger window, shooting at the vehicles. In April 2024, officers responded to a burglary on Bryant Road in Spartanburg. The victim reported that he had left his home the day before, and when he returned, the front door was open and the door frame was broken. Several items were missing from the home. In the course of the investigation, the victim told authorities that White was his neighbor, and the victim used to give White a ride when asked but had recently refused to do so. The night of the burglary, the victim reported that he had again refused to give White a ride. When officers spoke with White, he admitted to entering the home after the victim left and taking a television and gaming console. Officials also mentioned that White has a prior criminal history, including convictions for forgery, second-degree burglary, obtaining goods by false pretenses, second-degree assault & battery, common law robbery, stalking, driving under suspension and numerous counts of shoplifting. All of White's sentences were ordered to run concurrently with each other. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Daily Mirror
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Yorkshire Vet's Peter Wright life from odd date with his now wife to career move
The Yorkshire Vet star Peter Wright has been on our screens for many years as a vet and apprentice of the legendary James Herriot, but what do you know about his life away from the cameras? Vet Peter Wright from Channel 5's popular programme The Yorkshire Vet, has been a familiar face for many years. As an experienced vet and the protégé of the iconic James Herriot, he's earned respect and recognition through the docu-series. Throughout the Channel 5 show, he collaborates with Julian Norton and the veterinary team to rescue animals and aid their recovery. Despite departing from Skeldale Veterinary Centre for fresh ventures, Peter continues to feature in the Channel 5 series. Born and raised in Thirkleby, North Yorkshire, Peter was always drawn towards caring for animals. He pursued veterinary science at Liverpool University, graduating in 1982, and joined a veterinary practice the subsequent year, reports Yorkshire Live. Reflecting on his affinity for animals, Peter once shared with The Yorkshire Post: "My grandad was a farm manager and I used to go to the farm with him and I would befriend some of the animals being reared particularly the cattle. I always had a big interest in them and enjoyed feeding them. Being around farms and farmers felt very natural to me." In 1996, the vet took his talents to Skeldale Veterinary Centre, joining forces with Alf White and Donald Sinclair, real-life muses for James Herriot's beloved characters James Herriot and Siegfried Farnon in All Creatures Great and Small. With the comeback of Channel 5's The Yorkshire Vet, viewers will be intrigued about his interesting life off-screen, especially his romantic relationship with his wife Lin. Peculiar first date with wife Lin Peter and Lin had rather an unconventional first meeting. Lin disclosed: "We met at a joint work do, where my dentist's office mixed with the local vets on the same street. " Their initial connection was instant, though somewhat bizarrely, their maiden outing as a couple involved an abattoir. Lin elaborated: "There was a spark straight away but, oddly for our first date, he took me to an abattoir. "An old cow who couldn't be used for meat was being slaughtered. "Peter wanted to observe and work out what was wrong with the cow. I waited for him outside. It didn't get much better as it went on, really!" Speaking to The Mail Online, Lin reminisced about Peter's peculiar choice of transport, an "old Ford Escort that stank of animals," noting how he attempted to conceal the animal odour with aftershave. Family life Their whirlwind romance saw them move in together after merely six weeks, leading to the birth of their daughter Emily, tying the knot, and then welcoming their son Andrew into the world. This year marks a milestone of 38 years of marriage for the pair, a union nearly as enduring as Peter's illustrious veterinary career. Prior to retirement, Lin was a constant presence at Skeldale as a receptionist, diligently handling emergency calls. The family includes two adult children, 37-year-old criminologist Emily, and 38-year-old electrician Andrew, not forgetting their grandson Archie, aged 19. Career move Reflecting on a shift from his veterinarian path. Peter has bid farewell to Skeldale Veterinary Centre, marking what he describes as the "end of an era". After dedicating 40 years to working at Skeldale, starting out under Alf Wright, the author of All Creatures Great And Small, Peter decided it was time for a new chapter. In an interview with Express, Peter opened up about leaving Skeldale as the practice was taken over by Medivet. His journey from junior staff member to partner, and then senior partner, at the esteemed Yorkshire clinic allowed him to witness the company's evolution firsthand, but the change in ownership meant he could no longer pursue the work he cherished. He reminisced: "I was there from being the new boy and then I gradually became (a) partner," further revealing his promotion to senior partner and his near two-decade stint managing the practice, all of which left him with many fond memories. But Peter stressed the importance of his role as a mixed practitioner, stating: "But, at the same time, I am what is called a mixed practitioner. In other words, I deal with all creatures, all shapes and sizes." His dedication to treating a range of animals, from livestock to the tiniest pets, faced an unwelcome roadblock: "From cows and horses down to hamsters. "And to take the farm side away from me, you know, it had to stop because it wasn't economically viable anymore and I couldn't do that work anymore. But I had to continue what I loved and that is being a mixed practised vet." Now, he continues his passion for veterinary medicine with Grace Lane Vets in Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire, alongside making appearances on The Yorkshire Vet.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Yahoo
Car chase ends in crash, foot chase in Hickory Hill
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Two men were detained, and one is wanted in a high-speed chase after crashing into a utility pole and starting a foot chase in Hickory Hill on Tuesday. At 2:02 a.m., officers responded to a Drugs/Narcotics Violation/Misdemeanor in the 6500 Greenwood Drive. They responded to a call regarding three men in a grey Ford vehicle driving around the area. One suspect wore a grey hoodie, one was dressed in all black, and another wore a red hoodie. Police say an anonymous caller said his boyfriend was leaving the house and observed three people sitting on a green box inside The Brooklyn, an apartment complex in the 3000 block of Autumnwood Avenue. Cleanup continues in DeSoto County as more severe storms expected Tuesday Reports say all three suspects were looking at a Nissan Altima and a Sentra. Officers arrived on the scene, and they saw the men fitting the description quickly leaving the complex. The suspects fled the scene in a Ford Escape with the lights off, initiating a high-speed police chase. They ran a red light at Ridgeway Road and Mount Moriah Road, then another at Hickory Hill Road and Mount Moriah, where they crashed into a Ford Escort. Police say the crash caused the Ford Escape to roll over, colliding with a utility pole. According to MPD, the suspect, wearing all black, fled the scene on foot to the Highland Hills Apartments at 2831 Fosterwood Drive. Former tire shop employee accused of shooting at business; owner returns fire Officers located the first suspect at the Hickory Pointe Apartments at 2755 Hickory Point Cove. Police say the suspect in the red hoodie attempted to run away before an officer detained him. They located a car programmer and a key fob in two of the suspects' pockets. Reports say he told police he was in the vehicle during the incident. The suspects were taken to Regional One. Police found a backpack in the street containing a clear bag of what appeared to be marijuana in a pill bottle. Former tire shop employee accused of shooting at business; owner returns fire They also found one loaded gun with a 30-round magazine in the street, one gun with an unknown number of rounds on the sidewalk, an Apple iPad and an iPhone in the backpack, and an iProtec weapon light on the sidewalk. Reports say only two were detained; the third is still on the run. A nurse treating one of the suspects told police he had a phone on his back. The driver was detained and identified with a cell phone and a driver's license found inside the car. Memphis Police have not released the identities of those detained. It is unclear if any charges have been filed. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Wales Online
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Supergrass Review: I Should Coco at 30 tour prove '90s legends are as fresh as ever
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 It's hard to believe it's been 30 years since I first heard Alright being blasted out of the car radio in my parents' Ford Escort. A rare instance when I'd convinced them to play Atlantic 252 instead of the regular MoR American rock tapes on our summer trips to west Wales. A tune that booted through the semi-serious posturing of '90s indie and that has endured for the decades since. It's a great song; fun, vibrant, perhaps has the catchiest opening of all time, but it's a song that is just the tip of the iceberg that is Supergrass' effortless back catalogue. Celebrating the 30th anniversary of debut album, I Should Coco, the band were welcomed into Cardiff's Great Hall by a crowd full of old and new fans who were champing at the bit for the record in full, topped off by a setlist of great(est) hits. Mercury-nominated back in 1995,the calibre, and pure nostalgia, this record comes with is insane and hearing it performed live and in full for the first time ever was a real pleasure. Of course there's Alright, Caught By the Fuzz, Mansize Rooster, Strange Ones, regular live songs over the years, the treat came with the airing of rarer live performances of album tracks such as Lose It and Sitting Up Straight. The setlist was topped up with hit after hit, including Moving, Richard III, Late in the Day - three songs that are amongst the best tunes of the '90s and three that also happen to be among my favourite ever. I'm admittedly slightly biased. Best of all, though, is just the easy joy and shorthand passed between band members - Gaz Coombes, Danny Goffey, Mick Quinn and Rob Coombes have that easy familiarity of a band that's been a unit for more than three decades (bar the hiatus and also Rob joined back in 2002). Not only does that enrich their music, but that fun on stage spreads in waves over the audience. While hankering for '90s nostalgia might be the current fashion, Supergrass' timeless songs sound as fresh as ever. From superstar gigs to cosy pubs, find out What's On in Wales by signing up to our newsletter here
