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Yahoo
18 hours ago
- General
- Yahoo
Bury's Simon Yates finishes safely in peloton to seal victory at Giro d'Italia
Bury cyclist Simon Yates sealed victory in the Giro d'Italia following the final stage from the Vatican City to Rome. Yates took a lead of almost four minutes into stage 21 and finished safely in the peloton as Visma-Lease a Bike team-mate Olav Kooij came out on top in a sprint finish. Yates effectively sealed victory on Saturday's penultimate stage when he exorcised his personal demons on the Colle delle Finestre with a stunning solo attack to claim the race leader's pink jersey. READ MORE: BBC Race Across the World star, 24, dies after Stockport car crash READ MORE: School mates partied in Thailand on dream lads holiday - then police met them at Manchester Airport On the mountain where his dreams of victory were shattered by Chris Froome's famous solo breakaway in 2018, Yates turned the tables with a masterclass of his own as his rivals were left to question their own tactics. The 32-year-old rode away from leader Isaac del Toro and Richard Carapaz on the brutal gradients and the gravel to turn an 81-second deficit and third place into a three minute, 56-second lead over Del Toro. 'I still think it's sinking in,' Yates told TNT Sports after Sunday's finale. 'What a huge moment in my career, the defining moment. 'I've had some good success but I don't think anything comes close. 'I'm just incredibly proud of the whole team in the three weeks and, of course, I've just finished it off so an amazing three weeks. 'It's been a quick turnaround (from Saturday), we got the plane here to Rome and we kept the focus. 'A good chance for Olav today and he pulled it off. I'll celebrate for sure and see what's to come.' With the final stage a largely ceremonial affair, which started with the leading riders meeting Pope Leo XIV, only a serious crash would have denied Yates a second Grand Tour victory following his success in the 2018 Vuelta a Espana. He is the third British rider to win the Giro after Froome in 2018 and Tao Geohegan Hart in 2020.
Yahoo
19 hours ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Tribute to "loyal, funny, and protective" BBC Race Across The World star adored by his family
A family has paid tribute to an adventurous son who "brought warmth, laughter and a smattering of chaos wherever he went". Sam Gardiner, 24, who starred in "Race Across The World" with his mum, died from his injuries three days after being in a car crash on the A34 in Stockport. His parents Jo, and Andrew, said they would miss him "endlessly" but would cherish his "smiles and tall tales" In a statement they said: "'We are devastated by the loss of our beloved son Sam in a terrible accident. Sam left us far too soon, and whilst words will never fully capture the light, joy and energy he brought into our lives, we hold on to the memories that made him so special. Sam was adored by his family. As a son, brother and nephew, he was loyal, funny and fiercely protective. READ MORE: BBC Race Across the World star, 24, dies after Stockport car crash READ MORE: School mates partied in Thailand on dream lads holiday - then police met them at Manchester Airport 'He did 'Race Across The World' in 2019, which opened his eyes to the wonder of adventure and travel. He was willing to go wherever the trail might lead and he touched everyone he met on the road. He found great happiness working as a landscape gardener on the west coast of Scotland. 'Sam brought warmth, laughter and a smattering of chaos wherever he went. He leaves behind a huge hole in our hearts. We will miss him endlessly, but we'll also remember him with smiles, tall tales, and a depth of love that will never fade'. Sam was the driver of a white VW Golf R estate involved in a single vehicle collision on Monday May 26th on the A34 in Gatley. The vehicle left the road and rolled over onto its side. He has since died from his injuries. His family are being supported by specially trained officers. They have asked for privacy at this terrible time.
USA Today
2 days ago
- USA Today
Top Scottish caddie avoids jail for sexual communications with child
Top Scottish caddie avoids jail for sexual communications with child A top Scottish golf caddie who told a 14-year-old that he would have sex with her avoided jail earlier this month. Daniel Mulvey, 35, sent a string of messages to his victim on the social media app Snapchat in July 2023. He had earlier met the girl and her friend near Glasgow's TRNSMT music festival, where he asked for her details. Mulvey, of West Kilbride, North Ayrshire, then contacted her that night to tell her that he would have sex with her. When informed of her age, Mulvey told the girl that he "actually didn't care" and wanted to "be your first." He was snared after the girl's "concerned" aunt secretly recorded the conversation. Mulvey was regarded in the top bracket of his profession, having worked alongside stars such as Gary Player. Mulvey has caddied at major tournaments such as The Open and the DP World Tour. He has also been pictured alongside U.S. President Donald Trump and golf legend Padraig Harrington. Mulvey's illustrious career faces ruin after he pleaded guilty at Glasgow Sheriff Court to a single charge of sending written sexual communications to the girl. Sheriff Iain Fleming ordered Mulvey to do 150 hours of unpaid work at his sentencing on May 23. Mulvey was also put on the sex offenders register and under supervision for 18 months. Mulvey was given a police escort from court after he was berated by members of the public as he initially tried to leave the building. The court earlier heard that the girl and her friend met Mulvey while they took shelter from heavy rain near the TRNSMT festival in Glasgow Green. The girl did not tell Mulvey her age of name but he "believed her to be slightly older." Mulvey gave the girl his mobile phone and asked for her Snapchat username. She passed him the details and she left the scene without meeting again. The girl went to her aunt's house later that night. Her aunt noticed that the girl was communicating on Snapchat with someone called 'Dan.' The aunt became 'concerned' and discreetly recorded the conversation on her mobile phone. The girl later told her aunt that she met Mulvey at TRNSMT. Mulvey stated to the girl that he 'honestly' would have sex with her, and he 'meant it.' He added: 'I can't stop looking at your pictures, I'm in bed thinking about you.' When the girl told Mulvey that she was 14 years old, he replied: 'Actually don't care that you are 14 by the way, you are so good.' The chat continued into the early hours of the morning when Mulvey asked if she was a virgin. He also stated: 'I want to be your first.' The matter was reported to the police and officers were able to link the phone number and email on the Snapchat account to Mulvey. Mulvey was arrested by police at Manchester Airport on December 14 and taken to a police office in Glasgow.
Wales Online
2 days ago
- Wales Online
Holidaymakers caught smuggling 37kg of cannabis after dream Thai trip
Holidaymakers caught smuggling 37kg of cannabis after dream Thai trip A judge later described their actions as 'naïve and stupid' Lewis Ellis and James Poutch have been sentenced Two young men who jetted off for a three-week holiday in Thailand ended up in the dock after being stopped at Manchester Airport on their return. Lewis Ellis and James Poutch had travelled to the South-east Asian country in April to attend the Water Festival. But when they landed back in the UK, they were stopped by customs officials — and questioned about what they were bringing home. Ellis, 20, immediately came clean, telling officers: 'I have cannabis in my bag, I may as well tell you because you're going to see it.' Border Force officers went on to discover a total of 37 kilograms of cannabis, packed in vacuum-sealed plastic packages, inside the two men's luggage. Both later pleaded guilty to being concerned in the fraudulent evasion of a prohibition on the importation of class B drugs. Don't miss a court report by signing up to our crime newsletter here A judge later described their actions as 'naïve and stupid' and handed down suspended sentences. Prosecutor Georgia Kennedy-Curnow told the court that Ellis and Poutch, 19, were stopped at Manchester Airport after arriving on a flight from Bangkok via Abu Dhabi. She said Ellis explained he had been on a leisure trip with a friend he knew from school. A search of Ellis' suitcase revealed 19.83 kilograms of cannabis. James Poutch (Image: Facebook ) Poutch was stopped shortly after. He told officials he had packed the suitcase himself and was not carrying it on anyone else's behalf. His luggage contained 17.22 kilograms of the drug. 'The defendant said he had lost his phone abroad and both defendants gave no comment in their interviews,' Ms Kennedy-Curnow said. Defence barrister Simon Hustler, representing both men, told the court: 'The defendants would not seek to persuade the court that this was anything other than naked stupidity by two young men. 'Their families are in court today and are as livid as they were when they were before the lower court.' Lewis Ellis (Image: Facebook ) Mr Hustler added that Ellis, who had eight previous convictions, was now in a 'last chance saloon.' Sentencing the pair, Recorder Geoffrey Lowe said: 'You had an operational function in the chain, to courier these drugs into another country. 'This was naive and stupid for both of you - you exposed yourselves to the risk of imprisonment.' Poutch, of Fenby Gardens, Bradford, received a 16-month sentence, suspended for two years. Mr Hustler explained that both men had paid for the trip themselves and initially travelled with the intention of attending the Water Festival. It was during their time in Thailand that they encountered individuals and agreed to transport the drugs. Ellis, of no fixed abode, was sentenced to 18 months, also suspended for two years. Article continues below Both were ordered to complete 240 hours of unpaid work and 20 rehabilitation activity requirement days.
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Daily Mirror
School mates partied hard on holiday - but it ended very badly at UK airport
School pals Lewis Ellis and James Poutch spent three-weeks in Thailand for a festival - they ended up in court after their bags were searched at Manchester Airport Two British school mates who went away on a three-week party holiday in Thailand received a shock when they landed back in the UK. Lewis Ellis and James Poutch were pulled aside at Manchester Airport and ended up in court because of what they brought back to the UK. Ellis, 20, and Poutch, 19, had travelled to South East Asia for the Water Festival, which is meant to symbolise new beginnings and cleansing troubles, in April. And customs officials in the UK found a total of 37 kilos of drugs in plastic-sealed packages in both of their suitcases when they returned. Both of the young men were stopped after flying home from Bangkok via Abu Dhabi and were confronted by officials. Ellis was pulled over first and told customs officers he had been on a three-week leisure trip with a friend he knew from school. When asked about the contents of his suitcase, the 20-year-old said: "I have cannabis in my bag, I may as well tell you because you're going to see it." 19.83 kilos of cannabis were found in his bag, reports Manchester Evening News. Poutch was then spoken to by customs staff. He told them he packed his suitcase himself and was not looking after it for somebody else. Officers discovered 17.22 kilos in his suitcase. Later in court, Georgia Kennedy-Curnow, prosecuting, said: "The defendant said he had lost his phone abroad and both defendants gave no comment in their interviews." Representing both, Simon Hustler said they had paid for the holiday and travelled there to attend the Water festival. But, while they were there, they came into contact with individuals in Thailand and they decided to transport the drugs. Ellis and Poutch were handed suspended sentences as the judge dubbed the incident "naïve and stupid". Sentencing, Recorder Geoffrey Lowe said: "You had an operational function in the chain, to courier these drugs into another country. This was naive and stupid for both of you - you exposed yourselves to the risk of imprisonment." Poutch, from Bradford, was handed 16 months suspended for two years and Ellis was given a 18 months suspended for two years. The young men were also both ordered to complete 240 hours unpaid work and 20 rehabilitation activity requirement days. Hustler told the court: "The defendants would not seek to persuade the court that this was anything other than naked stupidity by two young men. Their families are in court today and are as livid as they were when they were before the lower court." He said for Ellis, who had eight previous convictions on his record, this was a "last chance saloon".
