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BBC News
15-04-2025
- BBC News
Headlines: Mischief of mice and nightclub security
Here's our daily pick of stories from across local websites in the West of England, and interesting content from social media. Our pick of local website stories A Bristol nightclub is increasing its security measures in a bid to stop needle spiking. Daisy's in Clifton now requires two forms of ID upon entry and has hired private paramedics to patrol the dancefloor in case of an emergency.A series of colourful murals painted by a local artist and teacher have been unveiled in a forgotten Salisbury alleyway. After more than a year of work, the Pepys' Walk Mural has transformed the dingy space.A mischief of mice turned a Swindon celebrity's Ferrari into a "£200k mouse house." Matt Fiddes, Michael Jackson's former bodyguard, found the rodents had chewed through the wiring after seeking refuge during the cold owner of Pontins holiday park has been charged with corporate manslaughter after an air conditioning duct fell on guests at the Brean resort. Among them was grandmother Wendy Jones, 68, who died after six months in hospital. Our top three from yesterday What to watch on social media A Taunton man currently experiencing homelessness has been inundated with job offers, after his makeshift sign appealing for work attracted attention online. A surgical robot at Royal United Hospitals Bath has enhanced prostate cancer surgeries by providing better precision and accuracy. This enhances recovery times and allows for same-day discharge for eligible people have been arrested after an activist group targeted an insurance company in Bristol by spraying the offices with red paint. Palestine Action claims Allianz provide mandatory insurance for Elbit Systems, Israel's biggest arms Wetland Centre is nearing the finish line for its Estuary Shoreline transformation project, turning the old Flamingo 'snake-way' into an all-weather event space with wetland wildflower meadows.
Yahoo
14-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Millionaire's £200k Ferrari destroyed by mice
A Swindon celebrity's £200,000 Ferrari has been destroyed by mice. Matt Fiddes, Michael Jackson's former bodyguard who has since gone on to own a chain of martial arts schools, says his dream car, a red 355 GTS, was transformed into a '£200k mouse house.' The 45-year-old, now of Devon, discovered the rodents had chewed through the wiring and ripped apart all his documents after seeking refuge from the cold in winter. After a trip to the garage, Matt received the blow that his car - which he reckons could have sold for up to £200,000 - is now only worth £1,000. He added: 'The mice had been living out of my car because it was so cold. They had eaten all of my car's electrics and everything. 'I have lots of other cars, but this one was symbolic to me. It was my little boy's dream. It is sad. 'Those mice have cost me a fortune. It was a £200k mouse house. 'It didn't even cross my mind that rats and mice would try and seek a warm place in the winter inside my beautiful Ferrari.' The damage caused by the mice (Image: SWNS) Recommended reading Drivers warned of 'severe traffic' on major route Award winning Comedian Nick Helm is heading to Swindon Swindon hospitality businesses warned about new tipping law With parts for the vehicle being so rare, the millionaire has been left with no choice but to scrap it. He said: 'I had been told it was the best example of a Ferrari 355 in the world. It was like it was brand new. 'I am just glad that my family is safe. I can always buy another Ferrari, just not one with those memories. 'I will stick to the modern cars from now on.' The car had been Matt's childhood dream and had sentimental value. Flash sale alert🌟 Dive deeper into the stories that shape Swindon with Swindon Advertiser Unlimited local news, an ad-free app, and a digital replica of our print edition—all with 80% fewer ads on our site Subscribe now for a faster news experience - — Swindon Advertiser (@swindonadver) April 11, 2025 The dad-of-six said: 'I would put posters of that car on my wall to motivate me. 'I still remember the day I picked it up. I was looking at Ferraris in a tracksuit with a cap on. They didn't really take me seriously until I handed them a cheque. 'I just used to stare at it on the driveway and think 'I have done it'. I proved all the bullies wrong, I proved my parents wrong, everyone who doubted me. I had made it. 'As I was building up my franchises I used to drive around the UK in that car and people were impressed. 'People say to me all the time that they wouldn't have bought my franchises if I didn't have that car.'
