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BBC News
4 days ago
- BBC News
Owner of home wrecked in car crash had spent years doing it up
A couple whose home was turned into rubble when a car crashed through their front room say they had only just finished renovating it. Mark Talbot-Phillips, who lives with partner Marc, said working on the house near Martock in Somerset had been therapeutic while he recovered from cancer."I spent years updating the house," Mr Talbot-Phillips said. "It took my mind off the cancer and it helped me through some very dark days."Unfortunately, all that effort has now gone. It was just wiped away. It is very difficult to come to terms with that." A black Audi A4 crashed into the home at Long Load Road in Stapleton in the early hours of 6 July. Mr Talbot-Phillips said that although the building was "just bricks and mortar" and "can be replaced", the incident had been "incredibly traumatic". "It was truly unbelievable," he said. "It was something out of a disaster movie." The couple said it could take more than a year to rebuild the property due to the availability of local hamstone, which still has to be are currently living in about 40% of the house, in an upstairs bedroom and the kitchen – "and with two cats", they said."Winter is going to be quite interesting. It's nice and warm at the moment but we'll probably be suffering in the winter," Mr Talbot-Phillips said that neighbours had given them "unbelievable support" following the crash. "They were around our house with buckets and brooms, helping to move the rubble from our house," he said."An older couple made us lunch and dinner that night."Avon and Somerset Police said the investigation into the accident was ongoing and no charges had been made.
RTÉ News
28-07-2025
- Sport
- RTÉ News
Jessie Stapleton pens new Hammers deal and joins Nottingham Forest on loan
Republic of Irelnd international Jessie Stapleton has penned a new two-year deal at West Ham and moved to Nottingham Forest on loan for the upcoming season. The former Shelbourne midfielder has been at the Hammers since 2023 but has had to be patient to get first-team opportunities. Stapleton was on loan at Reading for the second half of the 2023/24 camapign. Last season, she had a stint with Championship side Sunderland. Still only 20, Stapleton is clearly in West Ham's long-term plans but she'll continue to develop elsewhere after agreeing a switch to another Championship outfit. Stapleton will link up with compatriot Chloe Mustaki, who joined Forest from Bristol City earlier this month. "It's a very historic and ambitious club so I'm delighted to join, and I can't wait to get going," said Stapleton. "Talking to everyone involved at Forest, it showed the ambition of where they want the team to go. I'm looking to help the team get into the WSL, it's a big goal of mine." Nottingham Forest head coach Carly Davies was happy to add the versatility player to her squad, adding: "At such a young age she already has a wealth of experience as a regular starter for the Republic of Ireland. "Her tenacity, versatility and composure on the ball make her an exciting addition to our squad. We're looking forward to helping her develop and contribute to what we're building to at the club." West Ham boss Rehanne Skinner stressed the London club have high hopes she can forge a career there, highlighting the importance of another fruitful loan spell where Staplton can get a consistent run of games. "I'm delighted that Jessie has extended her contract with us," Skinner said. "Jessie is a ball-playing defender with a fantastic attitude. Having already gained some invaluable experience on loan at Reading and Sunderland, as well as playing on the international stage for the Republic of Ireland, we have no doubt about her potential. "She continues to show a desire to improve and get first-team minutes out on loan, and as a manager, that's a quality I really admire. "Jessie is an exciting prospect for the future, and I'm looking forward to seeing her continue her development in Nottingham this season."
The 42
28-07-2025
- Sport
- The 42
Stapleton joins Forest on a season long load from Hammers
IRELAND DEFENDER JESSIE Stapleton has just completed a one-year loan move from West Ham United to Nottingham Forest. She joined WSL's West Ham United in 2023 before enjoying loan spells at Reading and most recently at WSL2 side Sunderland last season. Advertisement Stapleton has clocked up 13 caps for Ireland and was named their Young International Player of the Year in June. Nottingham Forest Women head coach, Carly Davies, said, 'We are thrilled to have a player of Jessie's talent join us. 'At such a young age she already has a wealth of experience as a regular starter for the Republic of Ireland. 'Her tenacity, versatility and composure on the ball make her an exciting addition to our squad. We're looking forward to helping her develop and contribute to what we're building to at the Club.' Stapleton added: 'It's a very historic and ambitious club so I'm delighted to join, and I can't wait to get going. 'Talking to everyone involved at Forest, it showed the ambition of where they want the team to go. I'm looking to help the team get into the WSL, it's a big goal of mine.'
Irish Daily Mirror
28-07-2025
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
Ireland defender secures West Ham extension and loan move to Nottingham Forest
Ireland defender Jessie Stapleton is targeting promotion to the Women's Super League with Nottingham Forest. The 20-year-old has joined the Championship side from West Ham on a season-long loan deal, the City Ground side confirmed on Monday. News of her move came along with details of a two-year contract extension with the Hammers. Stapleton is highly regarded by the London club and is fresh from a successful loan spell at Sunderland last season. The senior Ireland international spoke about her short-term goals after completing the move to Forest. She said: 'It's a very historic and ambitious club so I'm delighted to join, and I can't wait to get going. 'Talking to everyone involved at Forest, it showed the ambition of where they want the team to go. I'm looking to help the team get into the WSL, it's a big goal of mine.' Nottingham Forest head coach Carly Davies said: 'We are thrilled to have a player of Jessie's talent join us. 'At such a young age she already has a wealth of experience as a regular starter for the Republic of Ireland. 'Her tenacity, versatility and composure on the ball make her an exciting addition to our squad. We're looking forward to helping her develop and contribute to what we're building to at the Club.' Stapleton, who joined West Ham from Shelbourne two years ago, also spoke about her new deal. 'It's an honour to sign a new contract at West Ham United,' she said. 'I've been here for two years now, and the Club has been superb for me in that time, both on and off the pitch. 'I've had two beneficial loan spells over the last two seasons, and it's clear that the Club have a development plan in place for me. 'I'm really excited to be joining Nottingham Forest on loan this season. It's another great opportunity to get some consistent game time, help the team achieve their goals and continue my own personal development. 'I've grown so much as a person since I arrived in east London, and that's down to the experiences I've had and the support that I've received from the Club. I see my long-term future here, so it was a no-brainer to sign a new deal.' Hammers boss Rehanne Skinner reckons Stapleton's upcoming season with Forest can help her advance her career with the WSL side. 'I'm delighted that Jessie has extended her contract with us,' Skinner told the West Ham website. 'Jessie is a ball-playing defender with a fantastic attitude. Having already gained some invaluable experience on loan at Reading and Sunderland, as well as playing on the international stage for the Republic of Ireland, we have no doubt about her potential. 'She continues to show a desire to improve and get first-team minutes out on loan, and as a manager, that's a quality I really admire. 'Jessie is an exciting prospect for the future, and I'm looking forward to seeing her continue her development in Nottingham this season.' Get the latest sports headlines straight to your inbox by signing up for free email .
Irish Examiner
23-07-2025
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Ireland defender Jessie Stapleton set for Nottingham Forest loan after West Ham extend contract
Jessie Stapleton will spend the upcoming season on loan at WSL 2 newcomers Nottingham Forest after West Ham United agreed to extend her contract. The Ireland international is firmly part of the Hammers' plans but, at just 20, another loan move is considered optimal by manager Rehanne Skinner at this stage of the defender's career. Stapleton has developed into a mainstay of Carla Ward's Ireland team, winning her 17th cap last month against USA, and will benefit from regular gametime. Hammers recruited the Dubliner from then double-holders Shelbourne after she turned 18 in July 2023, opting to loan her to Reading and then Sunderland last season. Forest are an emerging force in the burgeoning English system, funding a full-time set-up from this time last year that delivered an immediate dividend of the Northern title over an unbeaten campaign. They play all their home games at the main City Ground stadium. West Ham, who finished ninth in last season's top-flight, have extended Stapleton's contract until 2028.
