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The Irish Sun
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Luke Littler fails driving theory test again as darts star shares picture of his results
DARTS sensation Luke Littler has narrowly failed his driving theory test for the "fourth time and counting". The 2025 PDC World Darts champion became the youngest ever winner of the tournament at just 17 years old - and he finally got to celebrate a darts victory with a legal pint later that month when he turned 18. 4 Littler has been left frustrated by his driving theory once again 4 He took to Instagram to show just how close he was to passing Credit: Instagram 4 Littler had already been roasted by his pal AngryGinge before he failed again Credit: Channel4 Now, he's going through the next teenage milestone - getting his driving licence. Unfortunately for Littler, he's not as good at spotting dangers on the road as he is at pinning darts on the board. Posting to Instagram , the driving theory results on to his story. The top of the letter read: 'I'm sorry to tell you that you failed your car theory test.' Read more darts The picture shows Littler passed his multiple choice test, scoring 45 out of 50 and surpassing the required pass mark of 43. But it was on hazard perception that he fell down. He managed 41 out of 75, meaning he was agonisingly short of the 43-point pass mark. He summed up his fail with the caption: '4th time… and counting.' Most read in Darts BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK Littler, who Morgan Burtwistle, better known as streamer AngryGinge, referenced Littler's extensive trophy cabinet and Celebrity Gogglebox appearance. 4 Littler - who has previously said he dreams of driving a Mercedes A-Class - won't be happy Credit: SHUTTERSTOCK He asked: 'What have we got behind us here, Luke?' Littler replied: 'What haven't we got?' Joking with his friend, AngryGinge answered: 'You can do all this, but you can't pass your driving theory.' Littler has won two World Series of Darts titles, 13 PDC titles and five major titles, as well as being crowned the youngest player to hit a televised nine-dart finish. But while he's already made those dreams come true, it appears his dream of driving a Mercedes A-Class will have to be put on hold for now.
Scottish Sun
16-07-2025
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
Luke Littler fails driving theory test again as darts star shares picture of his results
THE 18-year-old came agonisingly close to passing LUKE BOTH WAYS Luke Littler fails driving theory test again as darts star shares picture of his results Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) DARTS sensation Luke Littler has narrowly failed his driving theory test for the "fourth time and counting". The 2025 PDC World Darts champion became the youngest ever winner of the tournament at just 17 years old - and he finally got to celebrate a darts victory with a legal pint later that month when he turned 18. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Littler has been left frustrated by his driving theory once again 4 He took to Instagram to show just how close he was to passing Credit: Instagram 4 Littler had already been roasted by his pal AngryGinge before he failed again Credit: Channel4 Now, he's going through the next teenage milestone - getting his driving licence. Unfortunately for Littler, he's not as good at spotting dangers on the road as he is at pinning darts on the board. Posting to Instagram, the Manchester United fan uploaded a picture of his driving theory results on to his story. The top of the letter read: 'I'm sorry to tell you that you failed your car theory test.' Read more darts DART OF WAR Darts hero stunned as Michael Smith fails to qualify for World Matchplay The picture shows Littler passed his multiple choice test, scoring 45 out of 50 and surpassing the required pass mark of 43. But it was on hazard perception that he fell down. He managed 41 out of 75, meaning he was agonisingly short of the 43-point pass mark. He summed up his fail with the caption: '4th time… and counting.' BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK Littler, who bagged himself an MBE last month, was recently teased by his pal on TV for being unable to pass his theory. Morgan Burtwistle, better known as streamer AngryGinge, referenced Littler's extensive trophy cabinet and lucrative brand deals during their Celebrity Gogglebox appearance. 4 Littler - who has previously said he dreams of driving a Mercedes A-Class - won't be happy Credit: SHUTTERSTOCK He asked: 'What have we got behind us here, Luke?' Littler replied: 'What haven't we got?' Joking with his friend, AngryGinge answered: 'You can do all this, but you can't pass your driving theory.' Littler has won two World Series of Darts titles, 13 PDC titles and five major titles, as well as being crowned the youngest player to hit a televised nine-dart finish. But while he's already made those dreams come true, it appears his dream of driving a Mercedes A-Class will have to be put on hold for now.
Leader Live
03-07-2025
- Leader Live
‘I have let a lot of people down' – Champion jockey apologises for drink-driving
Murphy, 29, drove his grey Mercedes A-Class off the road and into a tree in Hermitage, West Berkshire, at about 12.05am on April 27. He was also banned from driving for a period of 20 months after pleading guilty at Reading Magistrates' Court on Thursday to one count of driving a motor vehicle while over the prescribed limit of alcohol. Murphy, who was with a passenger at the time, published a statement on Thursday evening in which he apologised for the offence. 'I would like to sincerely apologise for my actions,' he wrote. 'I know that drink driving is unacceptable and there is no excuse for what I did. 'I have let a lot of people down. I particularly want to apologise to my passenger and her family. 'I have so far been able to share only minimal details of my offence with the British Horseracing Authority as a result of the police investigation. 'I will now be fully co-operative with their enquiries. 'It would not be appropriate for me to comment further until that process is concluded.' Murphy, of Beales Farm Road, Lambourn, Hungerford, was taken to hospital after the crash, along with his passenger. He was later discharged to take a breathalyser test at a police station at about 7am, which showed a reading of 66mg per 100 millilitres of breath. This meant he was 'just shy of twice above the drink-driving limit' at the time of driving, prosecutor Richard Atkins told the court earlier on Thursday. Murphy – who rode five winners at Royal Ascot last month – received a £70,000 fine, with a £2,000 surcharge and £85 in costs. The figure was calculated based on his annual earnings, which the court heard are in the region of £250,000 a year, in addition to a weekly salary of £1,250. The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) said Murphy will remain free to continue riding, but new conditions are likely to be added to his licence as a result of his conviction. 'Everyone at the BHA, like all involved in our sport, is disappointed today having learned the details of the offence to which Oisin Murphy has pleaded guilty,' a spokesperson for the BHA said in a statement. 'This is a very serious offence that, in the course of being committed, saw Mr Murphy jeopardise not only his own safety but that of his passenger and all other people travelling on the roads at the same time as him that night. 'His conduct fell a long way short of the standard we expect of all licensed individuals, in whom we place trust that they will represent our sport to the best of their abilities, upholding our collective reputation and ensuring racing is a safe place for all. 'In light of Mr Murphy's guilty plea and the information revealed in court today, we will be working on the addition of new conditions on his licence that may be referred to the Licensing Committee for their consideration. 'As has been the case in recent weeks, Mr Murphy remains free to take up his riding engagements.' The BHA added: 'We will issue an update on this process in due course and will be making no further comment at this time.'
Glasgow Times
03-07-2025
- Glasgow Times
‘I have let a lot of people down' – Champion jockey apologises for drink-driving
Murphy, 29, drove his grey Mercedes A-Class off the road and into a tree in Hermitage, West Berkshire, at about 12.05am on April 27. He was also banned from driving for a period of 20 months after pleading guilty at Reading Magistrates' Court on Thursday to one count of driving a motor vehicle while over the prescribed limit of alcohol. Murphy, who was with a passenger at the time, published a statement on Thursday evening in which he apologised for the offence. 'I would like to sincerely apologise for my actions,' he wrote. 'I know that drink driving is unacceptable and there is no excuse for what I did. 'I have let a lot of people down. I particularly want to apologise to my passenger and her family. 'I have so far been able to share only minimal details of my offence with the British Horseracing Authority as a result of the police investigation. 'I will now be fully co-operative with their enquiries. Jockey Oisin Murphy (right) leaving Reading Magistrates' Court (Jonathan Brady/PA) 'It would not be appropriate for me to comment further until that process is concluded.' Murphy, of Beales Farm Road, Lambourn, Hungerford, was taken to hospital after the crash, along with his passenger. He was later discharged to take a breathalyser test at a police station at about 7am, which showed a reading of 66mg per 100 millilitres of breath. This meant he was 'just shy of twice above the drink-driving limit' at the time of driving, prosecutor Richard Atkins told the court earlier on Thursday. Murphy – who rode five winners at Royal Ascot last month – received a £70,000 fine, with a £2,000 surcharge and £85 in costs. The figure was calculated based on his annual earnings, which the court heard are in the region of £250,000 a year, in addition to a weekly salary of £1,250. The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) said Murphy will remain free to continue riding, but new conditions are likely to be added to his licence as a result of his conviction. 'Everyone at the BHA, like all involved in our sport, is disappointed today having learned the details of the offence to which Oisin Murphy has pleaded guilty,' a spokesperson for the BHA said in a statement. 'This is a very serious offence that, in the course of being committed, saw Mr Murphy jeopardise not only his own safety but that of his passenger and all other people travelling on the roads at the same time as him that night. 'His conduct fell a long way short of the standard we expect of all licensed individuals, in whom we place trust that they will represent our sport to the best of their abilities, upholding our collective reputation and ensuring racing is a safe place for all. 'In light of Mr Murphy's guilty plea and the information revealed in court today, we will be working on the addition of new conditions on his licence that may be referred to the Licensing Committee for their consideration. 'As has been the case in recent weeks, Mr Murphy remains free to take up his riding engagements.' The BHA added: 'We will issue an update on this process in due course and will be making no further comment at this time.'
Rhyl Journal
03-07-2025
- Rhyl Journal
‘I have let a lot of people down' – Champion jockey apologises for drink-driving
Murphy, 29, drove his grey Mercedes A-Class off the road and into a tree in Hermitage, West Berkshire, at about 12.05am on April 27. He was also banned from driving for a period of 20 months after pleading guilty at Reading Magistrates' Court on Thursday to one count of driving a motor vehicle while over the prescribed limit of alcohol. Murphy, who was with a passenger at the time, published a statement on Thursday evening in which he apologised for the offence. 'I would like to sincerely apologise for my actions,' he wrote. 'I know that drink driving is unacceptable and there is no excuse for what I did. 'I have let a lot of people down. I particularly want to apologise to my passenger and her family. 'I have so far been able to share only minimal details of my offence with the British Horseracing Authority as a result of the police investigation. 'I will now be fully co-operative with their enquiries. 'It would not be appropriate for me to comment further until that process is concluded.' Murphy, of Beales Farm Road, Lambourn, Hungerford, was taken to hospital after the crash, along with his passenger. He was later discharged to take a breathalyser test at a police station at about 7am, which showed a reading of 66mg per 100 millilitres of breath. This meant he was 'just shy of twice above the drink-driving limit' at the time of driving, prosecutor Richard Atkins told the court earlier on Thursday. Murphy – who rode five winners at Royal Ascot last month – received a £70,000 fine, with a £2,000 surcharge and £85 in costs. The figure was calculated based on his annual earnings, which the court heard are in the region of £250,000 a year, in addition to a weekly salary of £1,250. The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) said Murphy will remain free to continue riding, but new conditions are likely to be added to his licence as a result of his conviction. 'Everyone at the BHA, like all involved in our sport, is disappointed today having learned the details of the offence to which Oisin Murphy has pleaded guilty,' a spokesperson for the BHA said in a statement. 'This is a very serious offence that, in the course of being committed, saw Mr Murphy jeopardise not only his own safety but that of his passenger and all other people travelling on the roads at the same time as him that night. 'His conduct fell a long way short of the standard we expect of all licensed individuals, in whom we place trust that they will represent our sport to the best of their abilities, upholding our collective reputation and ensuring racing is a safe place for all. 'In light of Mr Murphy's guilty plea and the information revealed in court today, we will be working on the addition of new conditions on his licence that may be referred to the Licensing Committee for their consideration. 'As has been the case in recent weeks, Mr Murphy remains free to take up his riding engagements.' The BHA added: 'We will issue an update on this process in due course and will be making no further comment at this time.'
