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The Irish Sun
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
BBC presenter Lynda Shahwan killed in horror car crash on family holiday in Canada as tributes paid to ‘special' star
A VETERAN BBC presenter and journalist has been killed in a horror car crash on a family holiday. Mother-of-two Lynda Shahwan, 53, died in the crash while in Canada with her husband and their two sons. Advertisement 1 Lynda Shahwan has died on a family holiday in Canada Credit: WNS The journalist had recently worked as a co-presenter with Radio Two gardener Terry on his Plotcast gardening podcast. She and Terry "explored the joys of allotment life on a Rhondda hillside". Terry, who regularly appears offering gardening tips on the Jeremy Vine show, said Lynda was taken "far too soon." He said: "My last two years of working with Lynda on the Plotcast were the most fulfilling and cherished broadcasting I have done. Advertisement Read more about the BBC "Our chemistry and her creative talent made every episode a gem of gardening knowledge. Such fun whilst still being very informative. "Her professionalism and easy going manner made every recording a pleasure and brought the best out of us both. "We became true friends and after recording we would both relax and discuss many aspects of life." The BBC Radio Wales podcast gives advice and reflecting the growing seasons, garnering thousands of loyal listeners. Lynda, who lived in Heath, Cardiff, who had worked for Radio Wales for more than 25 years. Advertisement Most read in The Sun Breaking Head of Radio Wales Carolyn Hitt said: "Lynda was a very special person. "Since she began her career with Radio Wales in 1999 she made a brilliant impact on the station, on and off air, working across almost all of our output. "For several years, Lynda was Roy Noble's fellow presenter on his morning show, where he affectionately christened her 'The Lily from Caerphilly'. "More recently, Lynda was back in front of the mic once more, this time with Terry Walton, co-presenting and producing her fantastic passion project the Plotcast – just one of the many examples of her creativity and innovation. Advertisement "We are all devastated at Radio Wales at the sudden loss of our much-loved colleague and friend and our hearts go out to Lynda's husband Sharif – who is also a much-loved colleague - their two sons and all their family and friends." Veteran BBC broadcaster Roy Noble added: "Our feelings of condolence go to Lynda's family, Sharif and the boys. "It was a sudden, sudden loss to them and something we in Radio Wales cannot process. "Her legacy will be always, always remembered."
Zawya
a day ago
- Business
- Zawya
Capgemini to acquire WNS in $3.3bln deal
Cairo – Capgemini, a global business and technology transformation partner, announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire WNS, a leading digital business process services (BPS) provider, in an all-cash transaction valued at $3.3 billion ($76.50 per share). This strategic acquisition strengthens Capgemini's position as a global leader in Agentic AI-powered Intelligent Operations by combining WNS's sector-specific platforms and automation expertise with Capgemini's consulting-led AI and cloud capabilities. The combination brings together Capgemini's consulting-led digital transformation expertise and WNS's industry-leading Digital BPS capabilities, creating unmatched scale and innovation potential. The deal is expected to be accretive to Capgemini's normalized EPS by 4% in 2026 and 7% in 2027 post-synergies. This milestone further solidifies Capgemini's leadership in AI-driven business transformation, empowering enterprises with intelligent automation and next-generation process innovation. About Capgemini Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem. The Group reported 2024 global revenues of €22.1 billion.
The Irish Sun
6 days ago
- The Irish Sun
‘Show-off' driver, 42, who ploughed into schoolgirl, 15, at crossing months after her life-saving transplant is jailed
AN "IRRESPONSIBLE show off" driver who killed a schoolgirl after hitting her at a pedestrian crossing has been jailed. Keely Morgan, 15, had been crossing the street in Caerau, Cardiff, at around 9.30pm on May 1, 2023, when she was hit by Christopher West, 42, just Advertisement 4 Keely Morgan, 15, died after being hit by Christopher West's Vauxhall Astra while crossing the street Credit: WNS 4 The 'brave and courageous' teenager had undergone a life-saving kidney transplant just months before her tragic death Credit: WNS 4 Christopher West, 42, has been jailed for 16 months for causing death by dangerous driving Credit: South Wales Police The motorist had been driving over the 30mph speed limit in his Vauxhall Astra when he ploughed into the teenager, who tragically died at the scene. West had failed to see Keely at the crossing, despite her being lit up by an iPad she had been using. The driver, who was sentenced today at Cardiff Crown Court to 16 months in prison, had been travelling with his two daughters and their friend when he crashed into Keely. One of the passengers told police West had been "snaking" along the road and had removed his car's black box, which invalidated his insurance. Advertisement Read More on UK News The motorist had also showed off the fact he had removed it before causing Keely's death. West previously pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving and causing death while uninsured. He had, however, claimed that the car's black box was disconnected after he was working on the car - and that he had forgotten to reconnect it. Despite also claiming that his driving had been normal, testimonies from his passengers countered these claims. Advertisement Most read in The Sun At his sentencing today, West was branded as an "irresponsible show off" by judge Paul Hobson. He said: "Keely Morgan was just 15-years-old when she died on May 1, 2023. Horror moment car ploughs into pedestrian TWICE in front of onlookers as man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder "Keely died as a result of your actions, as a result of your careless driving that evening. "You should have seen her and come to a stop in order to allow her to cross. Advertisement "Instead, you continued driving, oblivious to her, meaning that when Keely stepped into the road, you collided with her." The judge described Keely as a young woman who was part of a 'large family network', adding that her loss had 'devastated those who loved her'. While West had been described as "apologetic" and in a state of panic after the crash, the judge slammed this view. Hobson said: "Any remorse that you have is overshadowed by your attempts to minimise your level of responsibility, to the extent of challenging what your own passengers were saying. Advertisement "Although you may well be sorry for what happened to Keely, a large part of your concern is for yourself." Not only was West handed a 16-month prison sentence but he was also disqualified from driving for two years and eight months. 'NO SENTENCE WILL EVER BRING HER BACK' Earlier this week at the trial, Keely's mum Sian Morgan paid an emotional tribute to her daughter in her victim statement. Sian said her daughter had been given a "second chance of life" aged 13 and had fought "so hard" to live a normal life. Advertisement The tragedy of her "preventable" death will haunt her forever, she continued. Sian said: "She fought so hard to have the opportunity to live a normal life and have the joys of being a teenager. "She remained brave, courageous, and positive, but those dreams have been cruelly taken from her in an instant. "She'll never be able to finish school, go to university, follow her dreams, experience the joys and the milestones of life. Advertisement "She had so much love to give. She was truly an incredible person with promise and a future ahead of her." The young girl's devastated parents described the tragedy as "beyond repair" and a loss they will carry for the rest of their lives. Her life mattered. Her death must mean something. Sian Morgan Sian said: "Every day I wake up and relive a nightmare. Her loss ripples through every part of our lives. "My heart aches every day for my daughter who I can no longer hug or see the incredible person she could have been. Advertisement "The world is a darker place without her. The trauma of losing her in a sudden, violent, but preventable way haunts us." She added: "This was totally avoidable. That one decision, that one moment, took everything from us. "A pedestrian crossing is meant to protect people like Keely who was using the crossing appropriately as she had a right to do so but she was struck and killed. "Her life was taken by the drastic failure of you and you alone. You had a duty to uphold fundamental safety laws of being safe while driving and you chose not to do so. Advertisement "She was an irreplaceable part of my life and her family loved her more than words can say. "Her life mattered. Her death must mean something. No sentence will ever bring her back." 4 Keely's mum has paid tribute to her 'irreplaceable' daughter Credit: WNS
Scottish Sun
6 days ago
- Scottish Sun
‘Show-off' driver, 42, who ploughed into schoolgirl, 15, at crossing months after her life-saving transplant is jailed
The motorist had been 'snaking' along the road before fatally crashing into the young girl HORROR CRASH 'Show-off' driver, 42, who ploughed into schoolgirl, 15, at crossing months after her life-saving transplant is jailed Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) AN "IRRESPONSIBLE show off" driver who killed a schoolgirl after hitting her at a pedestrian crossing has been jailed. Keely Morgan, 15, had been crossing the street in Caerau, Cardiff, at around 9.30pm on May 1, 2023, when she was hit by Christopher West, 42, just months after undergoing a life-saving kidney transplant. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Keely Morgan, 15, died after being hit by Christopher West's Vauxhall Astra while crossing the street Credit: WNS 4 The 'brave and courageous' teenager had undergone a life-saving kidney transplant just months before her tragic death Credit: WNS 4 Christopher West, 42, has been jailed for 16 months for causing death by dangerous driving Credit: South Wales Police The motorist had been driving over the 30mph speed limit in his Vauxhall Astra when he ploughed into the teenager, who tragically died at the scene. West had failed to see Keely at the crossing, despite her being lit up by an iPad she had been using. The driver, who was sentenced today at Cardiff Crown Court to 16 months in prison, had been travelling with his two daughters and their friend when he crashed into Keely. One of the passengers told police West had been "snaking" along the road and had removed his car's black box, which invalidated his insurance. The motorist had also showed off the fact he had removed it before causing Keely's death. West previously pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving and causing death while uninsured. He had, however, claimed that the car's black box was disconnected after he was working on the car - and that he had forgotten to reconnect it. Despite also claiming that his driving had been normal, testimonies from his passengers countered these claims. At his sentencing today, West was branded as an "irresponsible show off" by judge Paul Hobson. He said: "Keely Morgan was just 15-years-old when she died on May 1, 2023. Horror moment car ploughs into pedestrian TWICE in front of onlookers as man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder "Keely died as a result of your actions, as a result of your careless driving that evening. "You should have seen her and come to a stop in order to allow her to cross. "Instead, you continued driving, oblivious to her, meaning that when Keely stepped into the road, you collided with her." The judge described Keely as a young woman who was part of a 'large family network', adding that her loss had 'devastated those who loved her'. While West had been described as "apologetic" and in a state of panic after the crash, the judge slammed this view. Hobson said: "Any remorse that you have is overshadowed by your attempts to minimise your level of responsibility, to the extent of challenging what your own passengers were saying. "Although you may well be sorry for what happened to Keely, a large part of your concern is for yourself." Not only was West handed a 16-month prison sentence but he was also disqualified from driving for two years and eight months. 'NO SENTENCE WILL EVER BRING HER BACK' Earlier this week at the trial, Keely's mum Sian Morgan paid an emotional tribute to her daughter in her victim statement. Sian said her daughter had been given a "second chance of life" aged 13 and had fought "so hard" to live a normal life. The tragedy of her "preventable" death will haunt her forever, she continued. Sian said: "She fought so hard to have the opportunity to live a normal life and have the joys of being a teenager. "She remained brave, courageous, and positive, but those dreams have been cruelly taken from her in an instant. "She'll never be able to finish school, go to university, follow her dreams, experience the joys and the milestones of life. "She had so much love to give. She was truly an incredible person with promise and a future ahead of her." The young girl's devastated parents described the tragedy as "beyond repair" and a loss they will carry for the rest of their lives. Her life mattered. Her death must mean something. Sian Morgan Sian said: "Every day I wake up and relive a nightmare. Her loss ripples through every part of our lives. "My heart aches every day for my daughter who I can no longer hug or see the incredible person she could have been. "The world is a darker place without her. The trauma of losing her in a sudden, violent, but preventable way haunts us." She added: "This was totally avoidable. That one decision, that one moment, took everything from us. "A pedestrian crossing is meant to protect people like Keely who was using the crossing appropriately as she had a right to do so but she was struck and killed. "Her life was taken by the drastic failure of you and you alone. You had a duty to uphold fundamental safety laws of being safe while driving and you chose not to do so. "She was an irreplaceable part of my life and her family loved her more than words can say. "Her life mattered. Her death must mean something. No sentence will ever bring her back."
Scottish Sun
7 days ago
- Scottish Sun
Moment footballer screams ‘I'll kill you' at women on train after they ‘refused to say which mate was most attractive'
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THIS is the shocking moment a foul-mouthed footballer screams "I'll kill you" at a woman on the train. The player was captured on mobile phone footage making the vile threats to unsuspecting women passengers. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 The footballer was captured on mobile phone footage making threats to women passengers Credit: WNS 5 In the footage he screams 'I'll kill you' at one woman Credit: WNS 5 He was urged by his friends to stop while he threatened to follow one woman to her house Credit: WNS Elijah Chilekwa, 27, the former Wales under-19 and Bristol City player, was urged by his friends to stop while he threatened to follow one woman to her house. He told her: "I'll kill your boyfriend." Tempers flared after the women reportedly declined to say who they found most attractive out of Chilekwa and the two friends he was travelling with. The footage show Chilekwa shouting at passengers on the crowded train on May 18. Read more News AZKA-BANNED 2nd Potter star BANNED from driving on same day Emma Watson had licence pulled After the journey between Cardiff Central and Swindon he was reported to police before an appeal was put out for witnesses. In the footage, Chilekwa says: "I'll kill you, I'll kill your boyfriend. "I'll follow you, I'll follow you to your house. "I'll follow you to your boyfriend's house, I'll kill your boyfriend. Whatever. "If those two girls want to move, you can go. I'm not going to f***ing stop you from going." He added: "I'll see you about in the morning. The Selfish Travel Trend Annoying Public Transport Users Everywhere "Calm, calm. Ring your boyfriend, calm yeah. If that's how you want to play with things." Chilekwa's friends can be heard shouting his name asking him: "What are you doing?" As they plead with him to stop, he then proceeds to stand up and tell his friends to "move then". He is also captured visibly mocking the women he is confronting. Chilekwa, who is due to be a father, was later arrested by the British Transport Police after the clip went viral. Zambian-born Chilekwa, of Cardiff, pleaded guilty to using threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour to cause harassment, alarm, or distress. Despite scoring for Wales under-19s on his debut his dreams of turning professional never materialised after he left Bristol City for Worcester City. He now regularly plays for Cardiff Corinthians and is working as an electrician. Magistrates in Reading handed him a £769 fine and ordered him to pay £250 in compensation. After the incident, a British Police spokesman said: "There is absolutely no place for violent or intimidating behaviour on the railway network, and we encourage the victim or anyone who witnessed the incident to contact British Transport Police." 5 Chilekwa regularly plays for Cardiff Corinthians and is working as an electrician Credit: WNS
