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North Wales Live
6 days ago
- North Wales Live
Drugged-up driver who crashed killing 19-year-old said 'I just killed my friend'
A drugged-up man killed his best friend when he crashed his car as they travelled back from a rave where the driver had been taking ketamine and MDMA. Following his arrest for causing the death of his friend, Tymon Turner told police: "My friend is dead, I just killed my friend." Jac Walters, 19, suffered a severe head injury and was killed after the silver Ford Fiesta driven by Tymon Turner, now 21, collided into a bank and flipped onto its roof. Mr Walters was declared dead at the scene. A sentencing hearing at Newport Crown Court on Tuesday heard Jac, Turner and their friend Tom Beswick drove from their homes in Ceredigion on November 11, 2023, in order to attend a rave in the Forest of Dean, reports WalesOnline. All three teenagers were school friends and left at 10pm, arriving at the Forest of Dean between midnight and 12.30am on November 12. The rave started at around 1.30am, with Jac and the defendant drinking rum and coke. They spent the night dancing, with Turner taking at least three lines of ketamine, and MDMA. Mr Beswick said the defendant "felt the effects" of the ketamine, and he was "stumbling around" to keep his balance. The trio waited until around 8am for Tymon to sober up, but he wanted to go back to the rave so they remained there until 10.45am before heading back to the car. They sat in the car for an hour and Jac had taken the defendant's car keys out of concern for his condition. Despite this, Turner wanted the keys back and was "determined to drive". Mr Beswick said he and Jac told Turner he was "being f****** stupid". He added: "I had seen him sober up a bit more but I didn't think he should be driving." Eventually the friend relented and the keys were given back to Turner who wanted to drive to Bristol in order to get food. Shortly before 12pm, the defendant was driving along the A4136 near Monmouth with Mr Beswick in the passenger seat and Jac in the back seat. They were travelling downhill through a series of bends when Turner failed to take a right hand bend as a result of driving too fast and/or a misjudgement. In order to compensate, Turner hit the brake and oversteered to the left which caused the car to hit a left hand bank. As a result, he lost control of the vehicle which ended up on its roof. The speed of the Fiesta at the time of impact was believed to be 26mph. Following the collision, Jac was hanging halfway out of the car. He was not responsive and there was blood surrounding him. An off-duty nurse saw the aftermath of the crash and sought the assistance of a police car and passers-by. Shortly later, police officers and paramedics arrived at the scene and went to Jac's aid. They pulled him out of the car but he was unconscious and had suffered clear head injuries. The police spoke to Turner who smelt of intoxicants, and they tested the defendant for alcohol and drugs. He said he had taken the bend too fast and Jac wasn't wearing his seatbelt. He was also found in possession of a small bag containing 0.45g of cocaine. Jac died at the scene as a result of a severe head injury and Turner was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. Following his arrest, the defendant was in shock and told officers: "My friend is dead, I just killed my friend." In custody, Turner provided a blood sample and gave a reading of 116 micrograms of alcohol per 100ml of blood, the legal limit being 80 micrograms. He also gave readings of 45 micrograms of ketamine per 100ml of blood and 45 micrograms of MDMA in 100ml of blood, both of these results being over the legal limit. There was extensive damage to the nearside coroner of the Fiesta and scratching and denting on the roof. Both windows and the windscreen had been damaged and there was a severe impact to the offside. Turner, of Prince's Avenue, Aberaeron, told officers he was not guilty of dangerous driving, and said he believed the drugs and alcohol he had taken were "no longer in his system". The defendant later pleaded guilty to causing death by careless driving, driving with excess drugs and alcohol and possession of cocaine. The court heard he was of previous good character. In a heart wrenching victim personal statement read to the court by prosecutor James Wilson, Jac's mother Donna said she would cherish the day before her son's death, when she saw him for the last time, for the rest of her life. She said: "We spent a lovely day shopping and Jac spent his birthday gift vouchers early. We had a bite to eat, sat in the car by the seafront, chatted and listened to the music he had produced. We spent that evening with close family." The next day, Donna said Jac had told her he was going to a music event, and she had told him not to go after hearing about issues on the M4. She said Jac reassured her, gave her a kiss and said goodbye. She added: "The following day in work I was approached by a police officer and received the worst news a mother could hear. I not only lost my son, I lost my best friend as well. Every element of my life has changed; physically, emotionally, financially and mentally. "Since the collision I am not able to sleep properly and I am unable to rest. I have dreams and nightmares about what happened to Jac, even though it's been a year since Jac's passing I still have dreams on a daily basis. They are graphic and vivid where he's still alive and we're talking but I wake up with my heart racing and hyperventilating. He is my last thought at night and my first thought in the morning." Donna said she was an "independent and confident woman" before Jac's death but she now suffered panic attacks, anxiety and overwhelming emotions. She said she found it hard going out in public, and feared bumping into people she knew who might not know about Jac's death, and she would have to explain what had happened." The statement continued: "Soon after losing my darling Jac I had to endure my first mother's day and birthday without him. I cannot find the words to describe the pain and anxiety of not being able to share any precious moments or milestones with Jac. "I used to like watching programmes about the emergency services but I can no longer watch them because I think of Jac and what he went through. I have flashbacks of how things may have looked when they attended the scene. It's another reminder of how Jac isn't here anymore." Donna said reliving the trauma of her son's death was "unbearable" and she was now nervous about being in a car herself, for fear of being involved in a collision. As a result of her mental health, she has not been able to return to work and has moved to a one-bedroom flat. She said her lifestyle had changed and she now attended a number of support groups with people who had suffered similar tragedies. She said: "In my darkest moments I contemplated taking steps to be with Jac, I miss him so much and want to be with him but I have a daughter and grandchildren and would never willingly put them through the pain and grief living with.... Jac's death left me asking what I have done to deserve all this hurt and pain. I have always tried to help people and work hard, and think of what ifs and if things could have been different. "We are part of a large family and group of friends, Jac's loss has broken so many hearts. Jac's loss has affected every part of my life and things will never be the same again. I have been left heartbroken and miss him every single day." In mitigation, Owen Williams said Turner was full of "regret, remorse, grief and guilt" as a result of causing his friend's death and had apologised to Jac's family for the immeasurable loss they had suffered. Sentencing, Judge Daniel Williams said: "Jac was the treasured son of Donna, a much loved brother, grandson and friend. His death has devastated Donna and no doubt others close to him. "I am satisfied you (Turner) are remorseful and regret what happened. You are described as a normally level headed young man with good intentions and a sound moral compass. "This is a desperately sad case. You've deprived your friend of his future and consigned his loved ones to a life of unimaginable sadness. Life will never be the same and no sentence this court can pass will reconcile them to their loss." Turner was sentenced to a total of four years and eight months detention in a young offenders' institute. He was also disqualified from driving for five years upon his release from prison. Following the hearing, PS Shane Draper, of Gwent Police, said: "This is a tragic case that has resulted in the needless loss of a life. I would like to thank all those who provided information to assist in our investigation, and offer my heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Mr Walters. "Driving under the influence of a substance will impair your ability to drive; there is no excuse for it. You may feel fine, you make look fine, but you could be over the limit for drink and drugs. Turner drove carelessly while unfit through both alcohol and illegal drugs and lost control of the vehicle. His failure to pay attention at all times and then drive while unfit has caused devastating consequences. "The importance of driving carefully is never more poignant than in this case. Impaired driving destroys lives. Our message is clear – make the right decision – and never get behind the wheel if you've been drinking alcohol or taking drugs. As this case highlights, driving under the influence can have life-changing, or even life-ending, consequences."
Daily Mirror
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Dan Osborne's lavish anniversary gift for Jac Jossa after flirty texts row
Former TOWIE star, Dan Osborne, has reportedly shelled out £1,000 on an anniversary gift for his wife, Jac Jossa, after he was accused of sending flirty texts to Christine McGuinness Dan Osborne is said to have splashed out a cool £1,000 on an anniversary gift for wife, Jacqueline Jossa, after rumours of a flirty text exchange with Christine McGuinness. The dad-of-three, 32, was accused of sending saucy messages to the former Miss Liverpool during her breakup with Paddy McGuinness, but denied anything untoward went on as his pal insisted the pair were 'just friends'. Following the rumours - which are among many to have rocked Dan and Jac's relationship over the years - the former TOWIE star pulled out all the stops for the couple's eight-year anniversary this week, which the beaming EastEnders star, 32, documented on Instagram. Sharing a snap of herself in front of an enormous bouquet of flowers, while Dan reportedly spent more than £1,000-a-night on the plush Bishopsgate Suite at London 's swanky Pan Pacific Hotel - according to The Sun - Jac looked delighted. In the photo taken at the couple's home, a sign can be seen, which reads: "Daniel and Jacqueline: Teddy, Ella and Mia. When we have each other, we have everything." Jac and Dan were later spotted enjoying a slap-up tasting menu at celebrity eatery, Ivy Asia, after the Celebrity Big Brother star had a surprise bouquet delivered to their home before the night even began. Insiders say Dan's grand gestures were warmly received by Jac, who took to Instagram, sharing a slew of snaps from the happy day. A source reportedly close to the couple told The Sun: 'Dan's really trying to make it work — and Jacqueline's clearly touched by the effort. It's early days, but this could be a fresh start." In a carousel of snaps from their romantic escape, the EastEnders star showed off their swanky hotel suite, complete with views of St Paul's Cathedral. She later posted a snap of her husband, looking out onto the London skyline as the sun set as she wrote: "Happy eighth wedding anniversary," adding an eyes welling up emoji. There was also a bouquet of pink flowers with a bottle of bubbles among the snaps, on which Dan had written a note, which read: "Cheers to you beauty!" It comes after the couple, who share daughters, Mia and Ella, were hit with a number of allegations about their marriage after announcing in March they were spending time apart before giving things another go on a "make or break" holiday to Mexico with their kids. After announcing they had decided to spend time apart earlier this year, Jac and Dan seemed like they were not ready to give each up just yet as they jetted off to central America. Speaking to the Mirror, a source said the pair were "trying to fall back in love with each other again." However, Dan was then accused of sending flirty texts to Christine, however his pal claimed the dad-of-three would "hate for there to be any suggestion of impropriety", adding '"a man and woman can be mates".
Wales Online
17-06-2025
- Sport
- Wales Online
Tonight's rugby news as Alun Wyn Jones picks out unlucky Wales duo and Welsh players put through brutal sessions
Tonight's rugby news as Alun Wyn Jones picks out unlucky Wales duo and Welsh players put through brutal sessions The latest headlines from Wales and around the world Former Wales skipper Alun Wyn Jones (Image: Huw Evans Picture Agency Ltd ) These are your evening rugby headlines on Tuesday, June 17 Alun Wyn Jones identifies two unlucky Wales stars Wales legend Alun Wyn Jones has identified the two Welsh internationals he believes were unlucky to miss out on being selected for the British & Irish Lions by Andy Farrell. The former lock appeared as a guest on the latest episode of The Good, The Bad and The Rugby when he was asked about Wales' representation on tour, which is the lowest in over 90 years with just Tomos Williams and Jac Morgan flying the flag Down Under. However, Jones believes that two other Welsh internationals were unlucky not to be included by Farrell, who selected a team dominated by Ireland and England stars. Sign up to Inside Welsh rugby on Substack to get exclusive news stories and insight from behind the scenes in Welsh rugby. "Toby (Taulupe Faletau) has come back into a little bit of form, on the experience side of things," he said. "I should imagine he was in the conversation, I could be completely wrong. "Blair Murray, you look at the way he's played in those last two or three games for Wales, and he's shown it for the Scarlets, when he gets it right, he's actually unplayable. Despite his stature, he is still good in the air, beating defenders, so I definitely thought those two would have been in there." Asked for his thoughts on the low number of Welshmen involved, the former Wales skipper added: "It is a sort of benchmark for where Welsh rugby is. It's the lowest representation since inception. But I'm pleased for Jac and Tom to be flying the flag. Article continues below "Jac has been Mr. Consistent domestically and internationally. Tom is [the Gallagher Premiership] player of the season. I think it shows how well Jac is playing when your domestic team is going all right but your international team is struggling. "It shows how well he is playing amongst the mire, to get selected and rightly so. Tom hopefully can carry on in a similar vein. "I'm just excited to see how they come back after the tour - what they've learned, the people they've been around, the experience - because going on tour grows you," he continued. "You learn off people, you know a little bit more about them when you're coming up against them, so I'm excited to see what they learn and hopefully they can get a Test spot on the way." Welsh players put through brutal sessions Wales Women head coach Sean Lynn is putting his side through a brutal pre-season as he looks to turn things around in time for the Women's Rugby World Cup in England later this summer. The former Gloucester-Hartpury boss made no secret of the fact that he thought his players were lacking the required fitness as they slumped to a winless Women's Six Nations campaign and a second successive tournament wooden spoon earlier this year. After a disappointing first campaign in charge of the national team, Lynn vowed to change things up and push his players hard, and he is delivering on his promises ahead of Wales' two-Test tour to Australia next month, which comes just weeks before the start of their World Cup campaign. The head coach's extended training squad have put through their paces since reporting for testing at the start of the month, with the infamous bronco run fitness test among the sessions they have undertaken. Last week, they also had their fitness tested on Wales' largest sand dune at Merthyr Mawr, in a bid to make them able to handle the brand of rugby that Lynn has planned for them. "We came in on day one looking at the bronco testing, it's what our lead S&C wanted to measure us on," the head coach told the BBC. "It's really exciting because one of our young pathway players absolutely smashed it, and came top of the forwards league table which is really pleasing to see." "When you're in these tough situations, it's about making sure that we're all in it together," he added. "It's a combination of making sure that we are digging in deep and working hard for each other. We want to be a hard team to beat." While the training has been tough, it has been beneficial to the squad, with back rower Chiara Pearce - who has come into the squad from Wales U18s - admitting: "It's been challenging physically and mentally, but it's a great feeling training with all the big guns, because you see them on telly. "I feel confident in everything I'm doing, just because he [Lynn] is on my back saying 'you can do it, just believe in yourself, we're all here together and we're all helping you'." Farrell: I have no regrets By PA Sport Staff Owen Farrell insists he has no regrets from his time in France despite leaving Racing 92 after just one season to return to former club Saracens. The former England captain had called time on his 16-year stay with the Gallagher Premiership side at the end of last season, having made more than 250 appearances. However, the 33-year-old fly-half endured a disappointing, injury-disrupted campaign with the Top 14 outfit, and has rejoined Saracens on a two-year deal, returning to the club where he won three European Cups and six Premiership crowns. 'I don't regret going. I don't regret doing it,' Farrell said on Sky Sports. 'Even though it was disappointing how much I played, and how fit I was when I did play at times, I still don't regret doing it. 'Even though it was disappointing, the season that we had and the injuries that came with that, I still don't see it as a negative that I have come through it'. Farrell added: 'I am obviously disappointed that it went the way it went, but I am glad we did it and thankful for the experience. 'It was a difficult year injury wise, then trying to bed into a new place and not feeling like you are able to able to give the best of yourself and not really getting going. 'All the years are precious now and hopefully the best for everyone was that I was here next year. Article continues below Farrell, who made his Saracens debut in 2008, just 11 days after his 17th birthday, has won 112 England caps and made six Test appearances for the British and Irish Lions. The fly-half, though, has not been included in the squad – coached by his father Andy – for this summer's tour of Australia. Farrell has not played Test rugby since the 2023 World Cup, initially taking a break to prioritise his mental wellbeing, before his move abroad made him ineligible for selection.
Daily Mirror
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Jac Jossa's emotional message to Dan on Father's Day after 'flirty texts' row
EastEnders star Jacqueline Jossa has paid tribute to the dad of her two kids on Father's Day, Dan Osbourne, amid reports he sent flirty texts to Christine McGuinness Jacqueline Jossa has praised her husband, Dan Osbourne, for being "the best daddy ever" on Father's Day as they continue to rebuild their relationship. The couple, who share daughters, Mia and Ella, have been hit with a number of allegations about their marriage after announcing in March they were spending time apart before giving things another go on a "make or break" holiday to Mexico with their kids. Dan, 32, has also recently been accused of sending flirty texts to Paddy McGuinness ' ex-wife, Christine, however his pal claimed the dad-of-three would 'hate for there to be any suggestion of impropriety', adding 'a man and woman can be mates'. Today, Dan's wife, Jac, also 32, told the TOWIE star how important he was to their family as she shared a snap of her husband in his Calvin Klein pyjama bottoms opening cards and presents from his daughters and son, Teddy. The children had made their dad cakes, iced with 'King of Hearts' and photos of Dan as the proud father-of-three enjoyed the morning at home. Documenting the special day, Jac also shared a photo of her husband with their daughters, with the caption: 'Happy Father's Day @danosborneofficial - the best daddy ever.' After announcing they had decided to spend time apart in March, Jac and Dan seemed like they were not ready to give each up just yet as they jetted off to Mexico for a "make or break" family holiday with their children. Speaking to the Mirror, a source said the pair were "trying to fall back in love with each other again." They explained: "They've had a rocky, up and down relationship so now they're trying to do things differently and give each other more space at home, while enjoying this holiday. Jacqueline and Dan want to be together for their children and do want to be a family, but now it's a case of remembering why they were together in the first place." However, recently, the couple, who have just come back from a family trip to Ireland, were rocked again when Dan was accused of sending saucy messages to former Miss Liverpool, Christine. Christine was in the middle of a divorce with comedian, Paddy, and it was thought the pair found solace in each other's situation and formed a strong bond. The Real Housewives of Cheshire star's marriage was over, but Dan was reportedly still trying to mend his broken home with Jac. According to The Sun, the pair who have known each other since 2019, had stayed in touch over the years and remained friendly when they bumped into each other, but sparks soon became noticeable. A source told the publication: "They stayed in touch sporadically and would bump into each other at events and their messages got pretty flirty. Some were seen by mutual friends. 'She would call him 'D' in texts, and it became an open secret among their circles. There is no suggestion anything sexual happened, but it's fair to say there was a spark between them." The insider insisted: "She is absolutely adamant nothing sexual happened between them. She also was 100 per cent single at the time and could chat to anyone she wanted.' Dan is also adamant there was no romance between the pair with a pal saying: "Dan is devoted to Jacqueline and would hate for any suggestion of impropriety. Of course, it's possible for a man and woman to be mates.'
Scottish Sun
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Jac Jossa posts sad song with lyrics about ‘not wanting to be seen' after Dan's texts to Christine McGuinness revealed
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) JACQUELINE Jossa appeared to share her feelings about husband Dan Osborne being comforted by Christine McGuinness during their marriage breakdowns. The EastEnders actress shared a downbeat song on social media after The Sun revealed their hotel meet and flirty nickname. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 3 Dan Osborne and Jacqueline Jossa's marriage has hit the rocks in recent months Credit: Instagram 3 Jac shared this serene snap with the song 'Iris' Credit: Instagram 3 Christine and Dan became close friends during their marriage breakdowns Credit: James Curley Posting a video of her children by the sea at an undisclosed location, Jacqueline layered the footage with a 2020 track by Jada Facer called Iris. The lyrics she used were: "And I don't want the world to see me." It comes after we told of Dan's raucous nights out with newly single Christine while Dan was still building bridges with Jac over previous cheating claims. A pal told The Sun: 'Dan and Christine have known each other for years. 'Their friendship goes as far back as 2019, when Jac was heading Down Under to the I'm A Celeb jungle, when they had a brilliant night out at a fund-raising gala in London. 'They stayed in touch sporadically and would bump into each other at events and their messages got pretty flirty. 'Some were seen by mutual friends. 'She would call him 'D' in texts and it became an open secret among their circles. 'There is no suggestion anything sexual happened, but it's fair to say there was a spark between them.' Our source said the pair met at London's The Hoxton hotel in March 2023 — a year after Christine called time with Paddy, 51. How Christine McGuinness & Dan Osborne 'comforted each other' amid marriage breakdowns, had hotel meet & flirty nickname And the following month, she cheered him on at a celebrity football match in Cheshire. They also partied together at a restaurant called Habbibi in Leeds. Dan moved out of the family home briefly earlier this year as their marriage hit the rocks once again. But they jetted off on a make or break holiday and looked to be patching things up. Their relationship has suffered countless cheating allegations over the years. In 2019, Dan confessed publicly to having made 'mistakes'. He said: 'I've done things I shouldn't have done.' And Jac said she had "given him hell" over the allegations.
