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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Drivers compete in the 'Monaco of hill climbing'
Motorsports fans have gathered in Worcestershire to watch races described by organisers as like "Formula 1 up a country lane". The 120th British Hill Climb Championships at Shelsley Walsh, held on Saturday and Sunday, is billed as Europe's "fastest and most spectacular" speed hill climb. Advertisement The track, near Stourport-on-Severn, claims to be the oldest motorsports venue in the world still staging events on its original course. Encompassing a steep hill with a 329ft (99m) rise, generations of racers have taken on the course since it opened in 1905. More than 200 cars took to the hill over the weekend to compete, some racing at speeds of about 150mph (241km/h) around the 1,000 yd (914m) track. Alex Summers, from Tenbury Wells, the fourth generation of his family to race the course, described it as "hallowed ground". "Some people refer to it as the Monaco of hill climbing," he said. Advertisement "It's the sensation of speed and it's the fact that Shelsley's a natural amphitheatre, so you've got the ability to see almost the entire hill, pretty much wherever you are." Supporting from the paddocks, his mum Lindsay, who started racing 15 years ago, hit speeds of 143mph (230km/h) on her practice round. She said: "You just get to an age I think, as a woman, where you stop caring what people think and you just [say] 'I'm going to do it, I'm going to have some fun'." After lugging wheels up the track, she described the sport as "definitely not glamorous but a lot of fun". Advertisement Porsche also put a prototype electric SUV, brought over from Germany and named Cayenne, through its paces on the track and a spokesperson said it was "very fast". Drivers described Shelsley Walsh as the "Monaco of hill climbing" [BBC] Events started at 09:00 BST, with the fastest cars competing in the top 12 run offs. Course record holder Sean Gould was attempting to better his fastest time of 22.37 seconds in a 410kg single-seater, smaller-scale Formula 1-style car . He said hitting the high speed had been "frightening" in hindsight. "You kind of get carried away in the moment," he added. Follow BBC Hereford & Worcester on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram. More on this story Related internet links
BBC News
2 days ago
- Automotive
- BBC News
Shelsley Walsh drivers compete in the 'Monaco of hill climbing'
Motorsports fans have gathered in Worcestershire to watch races described by organisers as like "Formula 1 up a country lane".The 120th British Hill Climb Championships at Shelsley Walsh, held on Saturday and Sunday, is billed as Europe's "fastest and most spectacular" speed hill track, near Stourport-on-Severn, claims to be the oldest motorsports venue in the world still staging events on its original course. Encompassing a steep hill with a 329ft (99m) rise, generations of racers have taken on the course since it opened in 1905. More than 200 cars took to the hill over the weekend to compete, some racing at speeds of about 150mph (241km/h) around the 1,000 yd (914m) Summers, from Tenbury Wells, the fourth generation of his family to race the course, described it as "hallowed ground"."Some people refer to it as the Monaco of hill climbing," he said."It's the sensation of speed and it's the fact that Shelsley's a natural amphitheatre, so you've got the ability to see almost the entire hill, pretty much wherever you are."Supporting from the paddocks, his mum Lindsay, who started racing 15 years ago, hit speeds of 143mph (230km/h) on her practice said: "You just get to an age I think, as a woman, where you stop caring what people think and you just [say] 'I'm going to do it, I'm going to have some fun'."After lugging wheels up the track, she described the sport as "definitely not glamorous but a lot of fun".Porsche also put a prototype electric SUV, brought over from Germany and named Cayenne, through its paces on the track and a spokesperson said it was "very fast". Events started at 09:00 BST, with the fastest cars competing in the top 12 run record holder Sean Gould was attempting to better his fastest time of 22.37 seconds in a 410kg single-seater, smaller-scale Formula 1-style car .He said hitting the high speed had been "frightening" in hindsight. "You kind of get carried away in the moment," he added. Follow BBC Hereford & Worcester on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
BBC News
02-06-2025
- General
- BBC News
Investigation into death of RAF Coningsby police dog handler
An investigation has been launched after the death of an RAF Police dog Rebecca Hudson, 32, from Stourport, had served since 2015 and was described by her station commander as a "truly special individual".The BBC understands her death happened on 23 May at RAF Coningsby, where Cpl Hudson was posted last RAF spokesperson said it would be "inappropriate" to comment further on the circumstances, but confirmed an investigation was taking place. Cpl Hudson previously served at RAF Waddington after completing her trainingIn a statement, the RAF described her as "devoted to her dogs and her teammates" and said she would be "sorely missed".Gp Capt Paul O'Grady, the station commander at Coningsby, said: "Her absence will be felt for many years to come, not just by the dogs she dedicated so much time to, but the whole of the RAF Police."We have been deprived of a truly special individual who has been taken from us far too soon." Listen to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
Daily Mail
29-05-2025
- General
- Daily Mail
Woman, 71, dies after 'attack' outside Lidl that saw another OAP injured: Man and woman, 67 and 62, arrested
An elderly woman has died after an alleged attack outside a Lidl which saw another old-age pensioner injured in the chaos. A man, 67, and woman, 62, have been arrested on suspicion of involuntary manslaughter following the horrifying incident in front of the supermarket in Stourport-on-Severn near Kidderminster, West Midlands. The altercation between 4pm and 8pm on Wednesday left the woman, 71, and another elderly man, 65, injured before the woman was pronounced dead the following day. Police initially brought two people into custody on suspicion of grievous bodily harm, but this was changed following the news of the victim's death, the Birmingham Mail reports. A statement from West Mercia Police said: 'Sadly, the 71-year-old woman involved in the incident outside of Lidl in Stourport yesterday has since passed away. 'The 62-year-old woman and the 67-year-old man who were arrested following the incident have been further arrested on suspicion of involuntary manslaughter. 'Enquiries remain on-going surrounding the circumstances of the incident. 'We would ask the public to refrain from speculating online and respect her family's privacy at this difficult time.' A previous statement said: 'We're appealing for witnesses following an assault outside of the Lidl in Stourport on Vale Road, between 4pm and 8pm yesterday. 'Four people were reportedly involved in the altercation. 'A 65-year-old man and 71-year-old woman were allegedly assaulted. They all then left the area. 'A 62-year-old woman and a 67-year-old man have been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm and remain in police custody. 'Officers are now appealing to the public for information.' Detective Inspector Warren Matthews of North Worcestershire CID, meanwhile, said: 'Enquiries are on-going to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident. 'We are keen to hear from any witnesses or anyone who may have dash-cam footage from Lidl car park.
The Sun
29-05-2025
- General
- The Sun
OAP, 71, dies after ‘brawl outside supermarket' as woman, 62, and man, 67, arrested for manslaughter
A WOMAN has died following an altercation with four people outside a supermarket. The 71-year-old was involved in the incident yesterday outside a Lidl in Stourport, Worcestershire. 3 3 3 West Mercia Police confirmed the 71-year-old, along with a 65-year-old man, were allegedly assaulted by two others outside the supermarket before all four left the area. The Lidl in Stourport was forced to close following the altercation. A 62-year-old woman and a 67-year-old man have been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm and remain in police custody. They have since been further arrested on suspicion of involuntary manslaughter. West Mercia Police said: "Enquiries remain on-going surrounding the circumstances of the incident. "We would ask the public to refrain from speculating online and respect her family's privacy at this difficult time." In a statement made earlier today, Detective Inspector Warren Matthews from North Worcestershire CID said: "Enquiries are on-going to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident and we are keen to hear from any witnesses or anyone who may have dash cam footage from Lidl car park. "Please get in contact with us if you think you have information which could help in our investigation."
