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BBC News
4 hours ago
- Automotive
- BBC News
Longer 13-day Manx Grand Prix 'offers flexibility'
An extended schedule for the Manx Grand Prix, heralding the return of the Classic TT, gives organisers greater "flexibility", the clerk of the course has events, set to run concurrently from Sunday until 29 August, will get under way on the 37.2mile (60km) Mountain Course government announced the Classic TT would be re-introduced for 2025 at the end of last year, with the MGP programme expanded from nine to 13 days in an effort to attract more motorsport fans to the Thompson said the weather forecast for the race period was "really good, after a dismal few years" but a longer event meant there was "lots of room to use contingency plans" if needed. The revised schedule will see the racing will be split into two tranches, with the Supertwin, Supersport, Junior and Senior MGP races, on contemporary vehicles, set to take place first, on 23 and 25 will be followed by the Formula 1, Lightweight, Historic Junior, Historic Senior and Classic Senior TT races on 27 and 29 for the MGP is set to start proceedings, followed by sessions for the Classic classes, with Thompson saying "if we do lose sessions for whatever reason" there was "plenty of contingency for qualifying towards the bank holiday weekend, and [on] Tuesday and Thursday during the race schedule". First held alongside the MGP in 2013, the Classic TT brand was scrapped by the government after a review following the coronavirus clerk said he was pleased to see its return, adding race organisers had "listened to feedback" after the August festival was shortened to nine days in Thompson said the revamped schedule would give riders and spectators "plenty of downtime and more chance to explore the island", as well as enjoying the event."Each event complements each other," he explained."You have four races on modern bikes in the MGP, and then, for the Classic, you have iconic machines being ridden by some of the best riders in the world, like Michael Dunlop, Davy Todd, John McGuinness and Conor Cummins."For the pure bike enthusiast, to come to the Isle of Man and see their TT heroes on machines from the past – it's sights and sounds you can't describe," he around the course are due to close at 12:45 BST on Sunday and reopen no later than 18:00 BST. Read more stories from the Isle of Man on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC Isle of Man on Facebook and X.
Sunday World
6 days ago
- Sunday World
Gary ‘The Gimp' Thompson allegedly harassed woman while claiming to be a good guy
Earlier this year we revealed the sordid image which helped prove to the court that Thompson was a sick sex offender Convicted sex beast Gary 'The Gimp' Thompson allegedly harassed a woman at the same time he whinged to a newspaper that he was a new man. Despite the 42-year-old crying to a newspaper recently that he was a reformed character who had turned his back on crime, he's due to appear at Antrim Magistrates Court for carrying out an alleged campaign of harassment against a woman around the same time. We can reveal Thompson – who was jailed for seven years for his role in the robbery and subsequent murder of Chinese takeaway owner Nelson Cheung in Antrim in 2015 – was supposed to appear last week in court but the court was told the summons had not been served on him. Gary Thompson News in 90 seconds - 11th August 2025 It has since been confirmed the alleged harassment of a woman in February this year is due to be heard in court in the coming weeks. Thompson is still facing nine months in jail for repeatedly sexually assaulting the daughter of a woman he'd been dating but later died tragically after he fed her drugs. He's currently out on bail awaiting an appeal which is also due to be heard in the next few weeks. If he loses that case he risks having his jail sentence increased but he has vowed to clear his name. The fresh charge states he carried out a campaign of harassment against the woman on February 19 and 20. Three days later – having already been found guilty of three sex attacks and failing to have his story told in this newspaper – he appeared in another paper claiming not only was he innocent but that he was a changed person. He also blamed his convicted brother David 'Monster' Thompson for his woes. 'I have changed, the old Gary Thompson would have been back in jail a long time ago but I'm getting my life back on track,' whined Gary despite waiting to be sentenced for the sex attacks. 'I just want to get on with life and for him (Monster) and his associates to leave me alone, he's not my brother anymore.' He also incredibly claimed he wanted to plant a tree in memory of murder victim Nelson Cheung and to 'educate people about the dangers of drugs and knives'. Antrim brothers David and Gary Thompson had been publicly feuding for years after David gave a statement to the PSNI that helped send his little brother Gary to jail for seven years for his role in the robbery and subsequent murder of Mr Cheung. David 'Monster' Thompson Gary also had David sent back to prison last year after accusing him of assaulting him – though he failed turn up at court and the charges were dismissed. Gary has continued to deny he was guilty of any sex offences – however a judge believed the young witness who took the stand and told Ballymena Magistrates Court that he preyed on her three times. Earlier this year we revealed the sordid image which helped prove to the court that Thompson was a sick sex offender. The disturbing image – cropped by us – showed the sex pest shoving his partially exposed crotch into the face of the victim's mum during a party – on the same night he assaulted the 25-year-old victim. One of those depraved assaults took place on the same night he wore the oversized pink swimsuit (left) which he admitted himself in court was so big his genitals were hanging out. Another attack took place, shockingly, in the hospital when the victim's mum lay dying close by. Jailing Thompson back in March, Judge Broderick said the evidence against him was 'credible and reliable' and further that it was clear from the victim impact statement that 'she has sustained significant emotional trauma'. He told Thompson that while any intended appeal 'is entirely a matter for you,' there were worrying aspects to the case in that the defendant had tried to contact the victim and he had a previous conviction at Antrim Crown Court in 2017 for witness intimidation. After his newspaper interview about how he was a decent guy who was trying to get his life back on track we were contacted by a former partner, who has a child with him, who described Gary as a 'scummy leech'. 'He left me in debt, struggling on maternity pay,' she told us. 'I took a loan out for him in good faith that he would pay me back as he wanted to invest in a van to start a business. 'He was very controlling, I wasn't allowed to go out with my friends for drinks as he said that would get attention from men. He constantly accused me of cheating. He isolated me from my friends and family to which I had no support at a vulnerable time in my life. 'I fled that relationship with the clothes on my back and two bottles for my baby. I told him that I was taking the baby for a walk as it was one of the very few things I was allowed to do by myself. 'I turned my Snapchat location off and jumped on a train home. I never felt so low in my life. I had to escape. 'He would belittle me and make comments about my weight, said that I'm slow. It was pure emotional abuse and financial abuse he put me through. The post-separation abuse, he found my new address which was hidden and harassed me. I have relocated three times in the last year due to him. 'The police are useless. I've reported him many times, and they just take note.' Thompson will have his appeal against his sex assault convictions heard on September 5 and a fresh date for his appearance for the alleged harassment has not yet been released.
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Asset Advantage initiates survey to examine funding requirements for SMEs
Asset Advantage, a UK-based provider of business finance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), has launched a new broker survey to explore challenges and opportunities in sourcing funding for business clients. The survey aims to identify key themes in the commercial finance market, focusing on the current and future landscape of SME funding needs. It will cover in-demand sectors, evolving client requirements, and funder appetite. It will also investigate the increasing use of funding for business acquisitions, including management buy-outs and buy-ins. Asset Advantage sales director Gary Thompson said: 'Our key focus this year is investing in growth as we ensure our proposition delivers exactly what commercial brokers need to meet the ever-changing demands of the market. 'With our investment in people and processes, we are making sure that we can support brokers with a wide range of deals, whether it is business loans, asset finance or business acquisitions, which continues to be a real growth area. 'Our new survey is a critical part of our growth strategy as it enables us to identify the lay of the land and clearly understand the demands and needs of brokers and the SMEs they are supporting. Last year's survey generated some fantastic insights, and I am sure this year will be no exception.' In April, Asset Advantage appointed Jonty Cooke as the new broker manager to enhance broker relationships and support business growth. Cooke brings more than a decade of experience in asset finance, having worked with both hard and soft assets. He was previously the divisional manager at Bluestone Leasing, leading a team of seven business finance consultants. He has also held senior roles at Corporate Asset Solutions, including head of broker channel and head of partnerships. In his new position, Cooke will be responsible for enhancing broker engagement and supporting Asset Advantage's partners, contributing to the company's growth strategy. "Asset Advantage initiates survey to examine funding requirements for SMEs" was originally created and published by Leasing Life, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Sign in to access your portfolio
Telegraph
07-06-2025
- Climate
- Telegraph
Isle of Man TT 2025: Latest updates and times from the Milwaukee Senior TT
For only the second time in history, the Isle of Man TT will conclude without seeing the highlight of the week, the Senior TT going ahead, after organisers were forced to call it off due to high winds all the way around the 37.73 mile course. Last occurring in 2012 in similar circumstances, organisers made the call after talking extensively with riders who had completed a course inspection lap one hour before the race was set to get underway - and made their call based on their comments regarding the safety of the course. One of the fundamental changes we've seen at the TT in recent years has been a move towards a more proactive approach to the inherent risks of the public roads circuit, and the decision to call off this year's event feels very much like the correct call by clerk of course Gary Thompson to conclude what has been up until this point one of the safest TT races on record. It also comes at the conclusion of a weather-disrupted race week that has nonetheless seen history made as Michael Dunlop extended his record as the TT's all time most successful rider with four more victories to take his record to four.
BBC News
04-06-2025
- Climate
- BBC News
Isle of Man TT: Two-hour delay to racing due to showers
Racing at the Isle of Man TT has been delayed by at least two hours due to a forecast of of the Course Gary Thompson said a further update on the day's two planned races would be released 2025 event around the 37.7-mile (61km) Mountain Course has been plagued with weather delays since it began on 26 is stands, the A18 Mountain Road is set to close at 11:00 BST, with the lower part of the course due to shut an hour later at 12:00. The schedule for the third day of racing at the event includes the second Supersport and Sidecar races. Read more stories from the Isle of Man on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC Isle of Man on Facebook and X.
