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Harry Potter stars Emma Watson and Zoe Wanamaker banned from driving for speeding
Harry Potter stars Emma Watson and Zoe Wanamaker banned from driving for speeding

Straits Times

time6 days ago

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Harry Potter stars Emma Watson and Zoe Wanamaker banned from driving for speeding

Find out what's new on ST website and app. LONDON - Two stars of the Harry Potter films (2001 to 2011), including English actress Emma Watson, were each banned from driving for six months on July 16 after being caught speeding in separate incidents. Watson, 35, who played Hermione Granger, the friend of boy wizard Harry Potter in the hugely popular movie franchise, was banned for driving at 61km an hour in a 48km zone in southeastern Banbury in July 2024. American-British actress Zoe Wanamaker, who played Quidditch teacher Madame Hooch in Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone (2001), was banned for six months for her offence. The 76-year-old had been caught driving at 74km an hour in a 64km zone of the M4 motorway in southeastern Berkshire in August 2024. The cases were dealt with separately by a lower magistrates court in the town of High Wycombe. Neither of the stars attended the hearings, at which they were each fined £1,044 (S$1,790). Watson, who was stopped while driving her blue Audi, has been studying at Oxford University. Her lawyer told the court that although she was a student, 'she is in a position to pay the fine'. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore Fatal abuse of Myanmar maid in Bishan: Traffic Police officer sentenced to 10 years' jail Singapore HSA launches anti-vaping checks near 5 institutes of higher learning Singapore Kpod vapes, zombie kids: Why it's time to raise the alarm Singapore NEA monitoring E. coli at Sentosa beaches after elevated bacteria levels delay World Aquatics events Life First look at the new Singapore Oceanarium at Resorts World Sentosa Opinion The workplace needs to step up on mental health to match Singapore's efforts at the national level Singapore Singapore Zoo celebrates reptile baby boom, including hatchings of endangered species Business Market versus mission: What will Income Insurance choose? Meanwhile, filming has begun on a Harry Potter TV series that will debut in 2027, bringing the Hollywood hit to the small screen for the first time. While no exact release date has been confirmed, the show will be available on the HBO Max streaming platform. Harry Potter will be played by Scottish actor Dominic McLaughlin, with HBO releasing a photo on July 14 showing the 11-year-old in character for the first time. British actress Arabella Stanton, who played the role of Matilda Wormwood in the West End production of Matilda The Musical (2023 to 2024), will star as Hermione Granger. British actor Alastair Stout will take on the role of Ron Weasley. Established stars will appear alongside them, with American actor John Lithgow playing headmaster Albus Dumbledore, British actor Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape and English actor Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid. AFP

Emma Watson and Harry Potter co-star banned from driving at same court
Emma Watson and Harry Potter co-star banned from driving at same court

Leader Live

time7 days ago

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Emma Watson and Harry Potter co-star banned from driving at same court

Watson, who played Hermione Granger in the film franchise, drove her blue Audi at 38mph in a 30mph zone in Oxford, on the evening of July 31 last year. The 35-year-old, who has been studying at the University of Oxford, was banned for six months and made to pay a total of £1,044 at High Wycombe Magistrates' Court on Wednesday. Watson's lawyer Mark Haslam, told the court that she is a student, adding: 'She is in a position to pay the fine.' Separately, Zoe Wanamaker, who starred in Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone in 2001 as teacher Madam Hooch, was caught speeding on August 7, 2024, on the M4 in Newbury, Berkshire. The 76-year-old drove her blue Volvo at 46mph in a 40mph limit, the court heard. She was also fined £1,044 and banned for six months. Wanamaker's lawyer Duncan Jones said that she was not asking for 'special treatment' and accepted the fine. Both Watson and Wanamaker had nine points on their licences before the speeding incidents occurred. District Judge Arvind Sharma, sentencing, endorsed three more points on their licences, meaning they are both disqualified for six months from now. Neither attended their short hearings. The Sun reported that Watson was filmed bargaining with tow-truck drivers when they hauled her Audi onto a flatbed in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, in February last year.

NO MAGIC FIX: 'Harry Potter' stars banned from driving
NO MAGIC FIX: 'Harry Potter' stars banned from driving

Vancouver Sun

time7 days ago

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  • Vancouver Sun

NO MAGIC FIX: 'Harry Potter' stars banned from driving

London (AFP) — Two stars of the 'Harry Potter' films, including actress Emma Watson, were each banned from driving for six months Wednesday after being caught speeding in separate incidents. Watson, 35, who played Hermione Granger, the friend of boy wizard Potter in the hugely popular movie franchise, was banned for driving at 38 miles (61 km) an hour in a 30-mile zone in southeastern Banbury last July. Zoe Wanamaker, 76, who played Quidditch teacher Madame Hooch in 'Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone', was banned for six months for her offence. Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. She had been caught driving at 46 miles an hour in a 40-mile zone of the M4 motorway in southeastern Berkshire last August. The cases were dealt with separately by a lower magistrates' court in the town of High Wycombe. Neither of the stars attended the hearings, at which they were each fined £1,044 ($1,400). Watson, who was stopped while driving her blue Audi , has been studying at Oxford University. Her lawyer told the court that although she was a student, 'she is in a position to pay the fine'. © 2025 AFP Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark and sign up for our daily newsletter, Posted, here .

NO MAGIC FIX: 'Harry Potter' stars banned from driving
NO MAGIC FIX: 'Harry Potter' stars banned from driving

Toronto Sun

time7 days ago

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  • Toronto Sun

NO MAGIC FIX: 'Harry Potter' stars banned from driving

Published Jul 16, 2025 • 1 minute read Actress Emma Watson has been banned from driving for six months for speeding. Photo by Frederick M. Brown / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/AFP London (AFP) — Two stars of the 'Harry Potter' films, including actress Emma Watson, were each banned from driving for six months Wednesday after being caught speeding in separate incidents. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Watson, 35, who played Hermione Granger, the friend of boy wizard Potter in the hugely popular movie franchise, was banned for driving at 38 miles (61 km) an hour in a 30-mile zone in southeastern Banbury last July. Zoe Wanamaker, 76, who played Quidditch teacher Madame Hooch in 'Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone', was banned for six months for her offence. She had been caught driving at 46 miles an hour in a 40-mile zone of the M4 motorway in southeastern Berkshire last August. The cases were dealt with separately by a lower magistrates' court in the town of High Wycombe. Neither of the stars attended the hearings, at which they were each fined £1,044 ($1,400). Watson, who was stopped while driving her blue Audi, has been studying at Oxford University. Her lawyer told the court that although she was a student, 'she is in a position to pay the fine'. © 2025 AFP Sunshine Girls Crime Entertainment NFL World

Emma Watson and Harry Potter co-star banned from driving at same court
Emma Watson and Harry Potter co-star banned from driving at same court

STV News

time7 days ago

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  • STV News

Emma Watson and Harry Potter co-star banned from driving at same court

Actress Emma Watson and a Harry Potter co-star have been banned from driving at the same court. Watson, who played Hermione Granger in the film franchise, drove her blue Audi at 38mph in a 30mph zone in Oxford, on the evening of July 31 last year. The 35-year-old, who has been studying at the University of Oxford, was banned for six months and made to pay a total of £1,044 at High Wycombe Magistrates' Court on Wednesday. Watson's lawyer Mark Haslam, told the court that she is a student, adding: 'She is in a position to pay the fine.' Separately, Zoe Wanamaker, who starred in Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone in 2001 as teacher Madam Hooch, was caught speeding on August 7, 2024, on the M4 in Newbury, Berkshire. The 76-year-old drove her blue Volvo at 46mph in a 40mph limit, the court heard. She was also fined £1,044 and banned for six months. Wanamaker's lawyer Duncan Jones said that she was not asking for 'special treatment' and accepted the fine. Both Watson and Wanamaker had nine points on their licences before the speeding incidents occurred. District Judge Arvind Sharma, sentencing, endorsed three more points on their licences, meaning they are both disqualified for six months from now. Neither attended their short hearings. The Sun reported that Watson was filmed bargaining with tow-truck drivers when they hauled her Audi onto a flatbed in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, in February last year. Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country

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