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The Irish Sun
6 hours ago
- The Irish Sun
Bus driver who killed girl, 9, after smashing into her while high on drugs is jailed as father pays touching tribute
A BUS driver who knocked down and killed a nine-year-old girl when he fell asleep after taking drugs has been jailed for four years. Martin Asolo-Agogua, 23, had been up all night at a social event when he struck Ada Bicakci with the double decker in Bexleyheath, South East London. 3 Nine-year-old Ada Bicakci died on August 5 last year Credit: Metropolitan Police 3 The youngster was hit by a double decker bus in Bexleyheath, South East London Credit: Metropolitan Police 3 Martin Asolo-Agogua, 23, has been jailed for four years Credit: PA Emergency services arrived at the scene on Watling Street at 9.03am on August 3 last year. Despite their best efforts, the youngster tragically couldn't be saved and died two days later. Ada, a Turkish and British national, was a 'keen' gymnast and swimmer, according to tributes. Her five-year-old brother was also taken to hospital following the crash. Read More Officers drug-tested Asolo-Ogugua at the scene, which he failed. The Met Police arrested him on suspicion of causing serious injury through dangerous driving and drug-driving. Asolo-Ogugua was today sentenced at Woolwith Crown Court for causing the nine-year-old's death. The court heard he fell asleep at the wheel, after having taken cannabis the night before. Most read in The Sun He mounted the opposite pavement as Ada was riding her bike with her family. Detectives from the Met's Roads and Transport team later trawled through They were able to capture the exact moment he fell asleep, and saw the bus swerve cross the carriageway. Asolo-Oguguathe was charged in February earlier this year with causing death by dangerous driving while under influence of drugs as well as driving while over the drug limit. He admitted both offences at Woolwich Crown Court in April. Asolo-Ogugua, of Banfield Road, Southwark, was today jailed for four years. The 23-year-old has also been disqualified from driving for seven years. 'PILLARS OF STRENGTH' Detective Sergeant Sam Miles, who led the investigation, said: 'Asolo-Ogugua will have to spend the rest of his life regretting the night he chose to stay awake before getting behind the wheel of a bus with cannabis in his system. 'It's a night that has cost him his freedom and snatched away the life of an innocent little girl. 'Ada had her whole life ahead of her. 'She lived in the area and attended a local primary school where she was a popular and happy pupil. 'In a remarkable show of courage and humility, Ada's family chose to take her life forward to help others by donating her organs. 'I can only hope today's sentence brings some closure for Ada's family who have remained a pillar of strength throughout these proceedings.' FAMILY HEARTBREAK Ada's organs were donated and she went on to help six other people following her tragic death, her family said. They also previously shared two pictures of their daughter, including one that shows her having had her hair cut for donation. The nine-year-old was a Turkish-British national that lived in Bexleyheath with her family and attended a local primary school. In a heartwrenching statement shared by the Met Police, Ada's father, Bora, said: "The images of that horrific moment remain seared into my mind. That scene replays endlessly, a constant reminder of the day my world fractured beyond repair. "This tragedy happened on my watch, a father's ultimate failure. My world has been turned upside down, and with it, the foundations of my family have crumbled. "My darling Ada. Our thanks are not enough to show our gratitude for you. We will honour your name with acts of magnitude. You will never be forgotten. "We will make this story one of love and thanks that we owe everybody. Your presence, and passing, will leave a mark in this country and we will fight to make drug driving a part of its history." 'RECKLESS AND UTTERLY SELFISH' Senior Crown Prosecutor, Miranda Jollie, of the Crown Prosecution Service, added: 'Asolo-Ogugua was reckless and utterly selfish to get behind the wheel of a bus after consuming drugs and put many lives at risk that day. 'His actions have robbed a young girl of her entire life. Our thoughts remain with Ada's family and friends as they try to come to terms with their unimaginable loss "I hope his sentence today can help to bring some closure for Ada's family and highlight the devastating consequences of drug driving.'
The Herald Scotland
7 hours ago
- The Herald Scotland
Bus driver who killed young girl riding bike on pavement jailed for four years
Martin Asolo-Ogugua, 23, was sentenced at Woolwich Crown Court on Monday having pleaded guilty in April to causing Ada's death by dangerous driving and driving while unfit through drugs. Ada was a keen gymnast and swimmer (Family handout/Metropolitan Police/PA) The defendant, of Southwark, south-east London, failed a drug-test at the scene of the incident and was found to have taken cannabis the night before. CCTV showed Asolo-Ogugua driving the bus west on London Road, with Ada on a footpath heading east on Watling Street before the defendant fell asleep and the bus drifted across the carriageway and into the path of the girl and her family, according to police. Ada's father, Bora, said: 'The images of that horrific moment remain seared into my mind. That scene replays endlessly, a constant reminder of the day my world fractured beyond repair. 'This tragedy happened on my watch, a father's ultimate failure. My world has been turned upside down, and with it, the foundations of my family have crumbled. 'My darling Ada. Our thanks are not enough to show our gratitude for you. We will honour your name with acts of magnitude. You will never be forgotten. 'We will make this story one of love and thanks that we owe everybody. Your presence, and passing, will leave a mark in this country and we will fight to make drug driving a part of its history.' Asolo-Ogugua was jailed for four years (Metropolitan Police/PA) Senior Crown Prosecutor Miranda Jollie called Asolo-Ogugua 'utterly selfish'. She said: 'Asolo-Ogugua was reckless and utterly selfish to get behind the wheel of a bus after consuming drugs and put many lives at risk that day. 'His actions have robbed a young girl of her entire life. Our thoughts remain with Ada's family and friends as they try to come to terms with their unimaginable loss.' Ada, a Turkish-British national, lived in Bexleyheath with her family and was a keen gymnast and swimmer. She attended a local primary school where she was described by police as a 'popular and happy pupil'. Her organs were donated and she went on to help six other people after her death, her family said previously. Detective Sergeant Sam Miles said: 'Asolo-Ogugua will have to spend the rest of his life regretting the night he chose to stay awake before getting behind the wheel of a bus with cannabis in his system. 'It's a night that has cost him his freedom and snatched away the life of an innocent little girl. 'Ada had her whole life ahead of her.' Asolo-Ogugua was disqualified from driving for seven years.
Yahoo
8 hours ago
- Yahoo
Bus driver who killed young girl riding bike on pavement jailed for four years
A bus driver who killed a nine-year-old girl riding her bike on the pavement having fallen asleep at the wheel with drugs in his system has been jailed for four years, the Metropolitan Police said. Ada Bicakci died in hospital on August 5 last year, two days after the collision in Bexleyheath, south-east London, which left her with 'catastrophic injuries'. Martin Asolo-Ogugua, 23, was sentenced at Woolwich Crown Court on Monday having pleaded guilty in April to causing Ada's death by dangerous driving and driving while unfit through drugs. The defendant, of Southwark, south-east London, failed a drug-test at the scene of the incident and was found to have taken cannabis the night before. CCTV showed Asolo-Ogugua driving the bus west on London Road, with Ada on a footpath heading east on Watling Street before the defendant fell asleep and the bus drifted across the carriageway and into the path of the girl and her family, according to police. Ada's father, Bora, said: 'The images of that horrific moment remain seared into my mind. That scene replays endlessly, a constant reminder of the day my world fractured beyond repair. 'This tragedy happened on my watch, a father's ultimate failure. My world has been turned upside down, and with it, the foundations of my family have crumbled. 'My darling Ada. Our thanks are not enough to show our gratitude for you. We will honour your name with acts of magnitude. You will never be forgotten. 'We will make this story one of love and thanks that we owe everybody. Your presence, and passing, will leave a mark in this country and we will fight to make drug driving a part of its history.' Senior Crown Prosecutor Miranda Jollie called Asolo-Ogugua 'utterly selfish'. She said: 'Asolo-Ogugua was reckless and utterly selfish to get behind the wheel of a bus after consuming drugs and put many lives at risk that day. 'His actions have robbed a young girl of her entire life. Our thoughts remain with Ada's family and friends as they try to come to terms with their unimaginable loss.' Ada, a Turkish-British national, lived in Bexleyheath with her family and was a keen gymnast and swimmer. She attended a local primary school where she was described by police as a 'popular and happy pupil'. Her organs were donated and she went on to help six other people after her death, her family said previously. Detective Sergeant Sam Miles said: 'Asolo-Ogugua will have to spend the rest of his life regretting the night he chose to stay awake before getting behind the wheel of a bus with cannabis in his system. 'It's a night that has cost him his freedom and snatched away the life of an innocent little girl. 'Ada had her whole life ahead of her.' Asolo-Ogugua was disqualified from driving for seven years.
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kylie Jenner is Almost Unrecognizable as She Debuts Bold New Look
Kylie Jenner threw her fans for a loop with a bold new look on May 23, with the reality TV star rocking a blonde updo in a mysterious new video. The official social media account for Jenner's fashion label, Khy, shared a new video teasing the next collection on Instagram, simply writing in the caption, "something's coming.." 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 In the clip, Jenner wore a red zip-up bustier with buckles on the straps while her hair was bright blonde, styled in a messy updo with pieces hanging around her face. She sat at a table, resting her right elbow on the surface while her left hand slowly pushed a glass of red wine off the table. The glass hit the floor and smashed into pieces before the video cut to Jenner holding a set of keys with a keychain covered in text reading, "khy," and "Dilara Findikoglu," the latter of which is a Turkish-British fashion designer. Check out the mysterious clip starring Jenner here. Fans were stunned by the blonde look on Jenner. Because of the way it was styled and her red outfit, many fans thought of Pamela Anderson and her iconic Baywatchred bathing suit. "What in the Pamela Anderson," said one such fan, while similar comments read, "OKAY PAMELA," and "Kylie Anderson ❤️." Other excited responses included, "BLONDE KYLIEEEEE OMG 😍," "blond Kylie tho 😍," and "Jaw dropped." "Kylie is back in her baddie era," declared another fan of the 27-year-old. Related: Fans Confused by Kylie Jenner's Sultry New Photos Dressed in Lacy 'Wedding' Dress Kylie Jenner is Almost Unrecognizable as She Debuts Bold New Look first appeared on Parade on May 24, 2025
Telegraph
28-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Telegraph
It may be spring, but actually it's the season of the witch
Spring: a season of optimism, fluffy lambs and daffodils nodding gently in the breeze. Though not for everyone. For a growing number of people, March is less about gambolling through meadows in a floral dress, and more about trudging through forests in a long cape, heavy boots and a maxi dress. Yellow? Pink? A hex on them. Black is the only colour to wear this month – for it's the season of the witch. Witchery, it seems, is the new black – or certainly the newest take on it. At last month's London Fashion Week, Turkish-British designer Dilara Findikoglu showed a witch-coded collection that featured hair twined around models' bodies, as well as feather and shell adornments that looked deliberately primitive and pagan. Comme des Garçons and Gabriela Hearst also mined a witchy seam, while Rick Owens was as gothic as he's ever been. It's a trend reflected by the wider culture. Lady Gaga's new album, Mayhem, utilises witchy iconography in its artwork and 'Mother Monster' herself, who just announced her upcoming tour in imagery that's straight from covens of Salem, has been wearing a series of dark, sweeping gowns. The same goes for – predictably – the new trailer for season two of Wednesday, the hit Netflix show starring Jenna Ortega (in which Gaga also has a forthcoming role). See the rise in tarot in recent years; incorporated into the Dior catwalk – Monsieur Dior lived his life by the rules of the tarot cards – and subject of a recent exhibition. JD Vance's dismissal of 'childless cat ladies' during the US election galvanised a whole section of women who are happier with their felines and single lifestyle than they are with felons in government. And that's before you even consider the ever-increasing number of British women who seem to be developing a hitherto undiscovered passion for witchcraft. In coffee shops across the land, hormonal midlifers are busy debating the merits of burning sage vs palo santo, and which moon phase is most optimal for manifesting a government U-turn on Henry's spiralling school fees. Christian Dior's 2017 Tarot Pouch Even if you scoff at witchcraft and think the equinox is a chain of gyms, there's still much to love about fashion's witchy ways; the spring equinox actually occurred last week, as it happens. At the very least, they're an excellent reason to embrace black, a shade that most women would likely admit to being their favourite. For the author and Vogue contributing editor Tish Weinstock, black is less a trend than a way of life: so much so that she wrote a book about it (How To Be A Goth: Notes on Undead Style). 'Despite its perceived singularity, black contains a multitude of meanings,' says Weinstock, whose whimsi-gothic look is so in demand that she recently found herself modelling in the Chloé show. 'It's dark and romantic, which allows me to convey a sense of strength and power but also still be soft and feminine at the same time. It acts as both armour and uniform, a front that I can hide behind but also use as a vehicle through which to express something true and authentic about myself. It allows me to stand out and blend in, depending on my mood.' As the colour of death and mystery, black might have a reputation for being foreboding, but for those who wear it habitually, the opposite is true. As a teenage goth, I always took comfort in scanning the crowd and immediately recognising my people. 'There's something very tribal about women who gravitate towards black, like we're some big coven of witchy misfits,' Weinstock agrees. While you may, with some justification, be cackling at the notion that the witchy look can be incorporated into everyday life, don't throw the baby (or frog) out with the bathwater just yet. No one is suggesting you venture out dressed as Wicked 's Elphaba: the trick is to concoct a sartorial potion that works for you. Rather than the extreme silhouette afforded by a long cape, for example, look for a shorter version; a surprisingly versatile garment that can be worn with dresses or jeans. 'A black cape thrown over an evening look instantly updates it, as well as adding a dose of gothic romance,' advises the stylist Shelly Vella. 'But it can equally add a touch of quirkiness to a pair of jeans and a blouse.' Vella also suggests swapping stiffer, more foreboding black fabrics for soft and fluid ones. 'Long black chiffon skirts are super flattering and easy to wear, and certainly lend your look a witchy aesthetic, especially when paired with a fitted black body. I also think Schiaparelli 's black brocade opera-style coat ticks all the right boxes – I anticipate a slew of high street lookalikes.' As for the idea that black is draining/ageing/downright unflattering on women past a certain age, it's nonsense. Vella agrees. 'If you've traditionally swerved wearing black, think again – true black really sets off grey, blonde and red hair. Far from draining a complexion, with a slick of bright lipstick, it enhances and draws the eye to your face. It's also slimming, easy to accessorise and the perfect base colour in a capsule wardrobe.' Witchery is also enjoying a moment in the interiors world. The homeware company Witch and Watchman (the name originates from a Victorian magic show) has designed a new wallpaper print, Nocturne, featuring snakes, bats and spiders – not the first creatures that might spring to mind upon cheering up the living room, yet the result is surprisingly uplifting. 'It's my take on Gothic chinoiserie, weaving elements of fantasy and nature,' says founder Helen Wilson. The homeware designer Bell Hutley became interested in witchcraft eight years ago, and soon found forest imagery creeping into her aesthetic. 'I grew up surrounded by bogs, valleys and moss-covered woodlands brimming with mysticism,' says Hutley, whose clients include the model Daisy Lowe and Lady Amelia Windsor. 'The reality is that a cheery design aesthetic is much more sellable, but I've always been drawn to a darker, moodier colour palette.' Like many drawn to witchcraft, Hutley relishes feeling part of something bigger. 'From the rise of Wicca to the 'Witchtok' subcategory on TikTok, witchery is definitely seeping into the culture. There are also so many witchcraft and folklorist podcasters out there forming micro-communities, meaning that the modern day witch has a wide online web presence fostering connections through shared lore and rituals. It feels less like a niche and more like a cultural coven that you want to be part of.' Politically, you could argue that there's never been a better time to celebrate subversive women – or better still, become one. Says Weinstock: 'In the era of toxic masculinity, where women are being silenced and our autonomy over our own bodies is being questioned, it's never been so vital to platform those who are willing to stand up and speak out. There is strength in the coven. It's time to send in the witches.' Or failing that, it's time to dress like one. Magical must-haves
