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Daily Record
29-07-2025
- Daily Record
Cocaine driver killed grandfather in car with baby in head on collision
Paul Kingcombe crashed head-on with a car carrying an 18-month-old child, killing grandfather Paul May. A driver lost control of his car and veered into oncoming traffic while high on cocaine before smashing headfirst into a car carrying a baby and killing her grandfather. Paul Kingcombe, 51, from Collin Close in Plymouth, lost control of his car whilst under the influence of cocaine and oversteered after jerking to the left and hitting the grass verge, reports Cornwall Live. As he tried to regain control, he oversteered into the opposite lane and crashed into a car driven by Paul May, who was driving his family - including his 18-month-old granddaughter - home from a Christmas party. It was later described as a "miracle" that the baby wasn't injured in the crash, but unfortunately Paul suffered injuries that he couldn't survive. A sentencing hearing at Truro Crown Court on Friday, July 25, was told that Kingcombe had been known to take drugs at work during his lunchbreaks and would "be bouncing off the walls in the afternoon" but was still allowed to drive home. The court heard from Mr May's family of the devastation his death had caused and how the "void he left in their lives can never be filled". In powerful victim impact statements, the May family expressed their immense sense of loss at losing a beloved father and grandfather who will not get the chance to play with his grandchildren as they grow. Whitney May, Paul's daughter, was seriously injured in the crash and saw her baby daughter being taken away from the crash scene to hospital as she laid helpless and hurt in the car. She said while Kingcombe has received some injuries in the collision on December 27 2022, on the A388 at St Dominick, near Callington, "the mindless decision you made that day changed our lives forever". She said: "My dad was my hero, my best friend, my everything. It didn't change your life like it changed ours. You carried on living while my dad died." Her sister said their dad was the funniest man around and had been a great father. She said he was someone who would always help and he always reminded her to be careful on the road. She added: "You have killed my dad and you have the same name. Paul May was someone you could rely on. You don't deserve the name 'Paul'. You have mentioned your mental health but you have had no thought for our own mental health and what you did to us all. I will never forgive you. You will not be part of our lives. You mean nothing to me. You are nothing. "Your actions deprived us of the most wonderful man. My dad was the glue that held our family together. The hole you left in our hearts will never be filled." His Honour Judge Carr said it had been a miracle that Whitney May's 18-month-old baby had survived unscathed from the crash. Helen May, who received long-lasting serious injuries in the collision, which have reduced the mobility in her right arm, said Kingcombe had killed her husband and her children's father. She said Kingcombe had ruined all their lives. She told the court that for a long time after the crash she did not want to go into Plymouth for fear she might bump into the man responsible for the death. She said: "I will never be able to be with Paul again. He went through cancer twice and survived. Paul was cancer-free, but his life was taken away from him just when he was supposed to be enjoying it." The court heard how Mr May had been 65 at the time of his untimely death and had been working since he was 14 to provide for his family. He had been looking forward to retirement and spending more time with his family. Kingcombe, who has a previous conviction for intent to supply cocaine for which he received a suspended sentence in 2018, was arrested after recovering from his own injuries and charged with one count of causing death by dangerous driving and three of causing serious injuries by dangerous driving. He pleaded guilty to all four charges at the earliest opportunity. The court was told that in police interviews that Kingcombe couldn't explain the crash nor why he had taken cocaine for "I didn't knowingly take cocaine in the days before the collision". He added: "I don't know how it occurred or why. My apologies and sympathies to all the people involved. I'm sorry I can't provide any explanation as I don't know myself." The court was told that Kingcombe had made comments to colleagues about taking drugs and telling them he "doesn't care if he lives or gets hurt or killed in a car crash". It was also heard that Kingcombe had tried to take his life on several occasions over the last three years because he couldn't cope with the guilt. Jason Beal, defending Kingcombe, said no words could ever express any meaningful mitigation in response to the "carnage Kingcombe's actions had caused to so many people" or could compensate for the "incalculable loss" they have suffered. He said Kingcombe cannot recall the events of that fateful day but accepted he had caused the death of Mr May and injured his family members by trying "to boost his energy levels by taking drugs" which was a "catastrophic decision" for so many other people. Mr Beal said Kingcombe's mental health had deteriorated before the collision and his sleeping pattern was non-existent. He said he was bipolar and suffered from anxiety and depression and he started drinking more and taking drugs as a result. He added: "The real victims are Mr May and his family." Judge Carr said it had taken far too long for this case to come to court. He said Mr May had been enjoying the festive season and had been happy when Kingcombe, for no apparent reason, lost control of his car and hit the Mays. While noting that Kingcombe had expressed genuine remorse for his actions, he told him: "It's a miracle an 18-month-old baby escaped unhurt from this crash. The void left by Mr May's death will never be filled." He told Kingcombe that receiving a suspended sentence for intent to supply cocaine in 2018 should have been a wake-up call, but it sadly was not. He added: "You have shown true remorse but your drug use was out of control at the time." Judge Carr sentenced Kingcombe to 12 years in prison. He is also banned from driving for five years after his release from prison and will need to take an extended driving test before being allowed back behind the wheel. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! 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BBC News
25-07-2025
- BBC News
Drug driver jailed for causing crash that killed grandfather
A drug driver has been jailed for 12 years for causing a head-on collision that left a grandfather dead and his family Kingcombe, 51, of Collin Close, Plymouth, admitted causing death by dangerous driving and three charges of causing serious injury by dangerous driving on the A388 near St Dominick, in Cornwall, on 27 December Crown Court heard Paul May, 65, died from multiple wounds including serious head injuries and his wife, daughter and her partner were seriously Simon Carr also banned Kingcombe from driving for 13 years and told him "your drug use was out of control at the time". 'Significant speed' The court was told Kingcombe had cocaine in his system when he lost control of his heard he took drugs at work to stay awake and drove vehicles in his Vauxhall Zafira car hit a kerb before he oversteered to get back on the road at significant speed, the court was then that his car collided head-on with a Honda Jazz car containing Mr May, his wife, his daughter and her Hollie Gilbery, prosecuting, said Kingcombe had no recollection of the collision and said he must have blacked out and got his foot stuck under the May's family said he had been "the glue that held the family together".His widow Helen told the court that Mr May had beaten cancer twice and had been due to retire."Kingcombe ruined my life when he killed my husband and my kids' dad," she said.
Business Insider
14-07-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
Barclays Sticks to Its Hold Rating for Segro plc (REIT) (SGRO)
Barclays analyst Paul May maintained a Hold rating on Segro plc (REIT) today and set a price target of p700.00. The company's shares closed last Friday at p657.00. Elevate Your Investing Strategy: Take advantage of TipRanks Premium at 50% off! Unlock powerful investing tools, advanced data, and expert analyst insights to help you invest with confidence. Make smarter investment decisions with TipRanks' Smart Investor Picks, delivered to your inbox every week. May covers the Real Estate sector, focusing on stocks such as Unibail Rodamco Westfield, Hammerson plc R.E.I.T., and Big Yellow Group. According to TipRanks, May has an average return of 1.7% and a 49.86% success rate on recommended stocks. In addition to Barclays, Segro plc (REIT) also received a Hold from Jefferies's Mike Prew in a report issued on July 10. However, on July 7, J.P. Morgan reiterated a Buy rating on Segro plc (REIT) (LSE: SGRO).
BBC News
31-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
Nature-themed mural painted alongside the River Avon in Bath
Young artists have created a colourful mural to celebrate the unique wildlife found along a mural, next to the River Avon in Bath, is part of a series of improvements to the Bath River Line - a 10km stretch of river between Newbridge and covers the wall of an Army Reserve centre and was a collaboration between Bath and North East Somerset Council and Little Lost Robot, an independent non-profit collective of artists. Councillor Paul May, cabinet member for child protective services, said the mural "demonstrates the creative skill there is in our community and helps to brighten up a stretch of the path". Four young artists developed the artwork during workshops held for those 'not in education, employment or training (NEET)' and it aims to connect the community and visitors to the natural environment. Ruby Sant, director of Little Lost Robot, said: "It's a great opportunity for emerging artists to get paid employment, delivering artwork for the public [and] starting off careers in the arts."Mr May added: "I would encourage residents and visitors to explore the Bath River Line and take a look at this wonderful artwork which celebrates the natural environment of our river banks." 'Enjoyed by everyone' Construction recently started on Phase One of the Bath River Line project, between Windsor Bridge and Green Park, with improved access, new seating and ecological planting. Sarah Warren, cabinet member for Sustainable Bath and North East Somerset, said: "The Bath River Line supports the council's vision of being Nature Positive by 2030 by creating and enhancing the natural habitats along the river to improve biodiversity and climate change resilience and provide social spaces that can be enjoyed by everyone."Work will continue on the River Line into August, with further phases to be delivered beyond that.
