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Irish Independent
11-05-2025
- Automotive
- Irish Independent
Tullogher Rosbercon show is massive success
The Tullogher Rosbercon Vintage Club held its annual Vintage Show on Sunday, April 27, at the Rosbercon Parish Centre and grounds, and the event was a tremendous success, blessed with sunshine and large crowds. Visitors of all ages turned out to enjoy the fantastic family-friendly atmosphere. With children's activities, a wide variety of stalls, and plenty of entertainment throughout the day, there was something for everyone. A major draw was the impressive display of vintage tractors and cars, which drew great admiration from enthusiasts and the general public alike. One of the standout features this year was the special showcase of Ford Fiestas, featuring eight different models from the past 47 years which made for a a display that generated huge interest and nostalgia. The event also served as an important fundraiser, with proceeds going to several local charities and deserving causes. Chairman, P.J. Murphy, expressed heartfelt thanks 'to all members and volunteers who worked tirelessly to make the day such a success'. He acknowledged the commitment of those who helped prepare the grounds, manage the activities, and welcome attendees on the day. With such a positive response, the club is already looking forward to next year.
Times
23-04-2025
- Automotive
- Times
Central Cee review — the prowling, growling persona wears thin
It's been a big year for rappers and sensible second-hand cars. Kendrick Lamar began his Super Bowl half-time show in February on the bonnet of a 1980s Buick: not to be outdone, the London rhymer Central Cee kicked off his Dublin 3Arena concert emerging from a Toyota Yaris parked up at the back of the stage. Somewhere out there Jay-Z must be frantically checking prices on vintage Ford Fiestas. The humble hatchback was there to underline 'Cench's' rise from unglamorous origins in Shepherds Bush. He had a lot to brag about. His tally of 25 million monthly Spotify listeners is three times that of Stormzy and twice that of Dave, British rap's previous kingpins. He is also that rare UK hip-hop figure to break America,
Yahoo
09-02-2025
- Yahoo
Police make seven arrests after stolen cars found in suspected garage chop shop
Seven people have been arrested after a haul of stolen cars were found in a suspected garage chop shop in Oldham. Police responded to reports of suspicious activity in the Newport Street area on Saturday afternoon (February 8). Upon arrival, officers found a garage with two Ford Fiestas inside along with several registration plates linked to other vehicles. All had been previously been reported as stolen. Greater Manchester Police said officers believe the garage was being used as a suspected chop shop, which is where stolen vehicles are then often dissembled with parts then sold on for cash. READ MORE: EasyJet flight to Manchester Airport makes emergency landing after pilot 'collapsed' READ MORE: 'If I say we're going to war, we're going to war' Four men, aged 60, 45, 39 and 32 and three women – aged 43, 33 and 27 – were all arrested on suspicion of theft of motor vehicles and remain in custody to be questioned. Chief Inspector Ian Partington from Oldham's Neighbourhood team said: 'We suspect this garage was being used to illegally disassemble and 'chop up' vehicles for parts, later selling them for profit. We have deployed crime scene investigators in order to gather evidence, which will support our specialist vehicle examiners with their investigations. 'Tackling vehicle crime is one of my team's biggest priorities and today we've achieved a great result. A location that is undoubtedly being used for criminality has been uncovered and two vehicles will hopefully be making their way back to their rightful owners. 'We are committed to robustly targeting thieves responsible for stealing someone's hard-earned property. These criminals are quite simply profiting from people's misery and are a blight on our communities. 'Whilst we are working hard and taking steps in the right direction, we will not become complacent and we ask members of the public to be vigilant and take extra measures to secure their vehicles, particularly owners of Ford Fiesta and Ford Transit vans with increased thefts of these models. 'We recommend owners consider preventative measures to deter these thieves, by installing steering locks or wheel clamps and not leaving anything of value in your vehicles. 'Anyone with any information in relation to a crime, please contact 101 or you can always contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online. If you witness a crime in progress, dial 999.'
