A teenage amateur jockey was found dead in a car wash after gaining enough experience to earn an amateur licence, an inquest has heard. Promising rider Michael Pitt, 19, was taking the tentative first steps in his horseracing career when he was found hanged in the historic market town of Hungerford, Berkshire. An inquest today heard that a garage employee arriving for work at the petrol station in Charnham Street found Michael's body in the car wash. A pathologist who carried out the post-mortem ruled that the cause of death was hanging. Son of top racehorse trainer Tim Pitt, Michael had recently gained enough amateur experience to ride over jumps and worked as a stable boy for the prestigious Warren Greatrex yard in Lambourn, Berks. The teenager had completed his last race on a horse named Moonlighting in November, finishing seventh at Southwell, having ridden 26 times on the flat since taking out his licence in 2019. Promising rider Michael Pitt, 19, was taking the …
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Dizzee Rascal, 36, is charged with assaulting a woman following ‘domestic argument’ at her south London home
Dizzee Rascal has been charged with assaulting a woman after a 'domestic argument' at her south London home. The British rapper, 36, whose real name is Dylan Mills, was arrested by police on June 8 on suspicion of common assault. He is due to appear in court next month after the woman reportedly suffered an injury that did not require hospital treatment, according to The Sun . Mills was released on bail after his arrest but was officially charged today and will appear at Croydon Magistrates' Court on September 3. The British rapper, 36, whose real name is Dylan Mills, was arrested by police on June 8 on suspicion of common assault He is due to appear in court next month after the woman reportedly suffered an injury that did not require hospital treatment RELATED ARTICLES Previous 1 Next Paedophile police doctor, now 69, built makeshift film... Social worker 'attended wedding of terrified girl, 15, to... Share this …
E-scooter hire firms use apps to determine if a rider has been drinking to stop them riding intoxicated
E-scooter hire companies are running pilot schemes to stop people riding their vehicles intoxicated. Firms such as Tier, Europe's largest e-scooter operator, and Voi, will use apps so riders don't ride fuelled with alcohol . Research released last month revealed e-scooter-related injuries are most likely to occur at the weekend when riders are fuelled with alcohol. Tier, which is one of London 's three official e-scooter hire firms, will use its app to ask riders if they have been drinking and will direct them to order a taxi if they have been. E-scooter hire companies are running pilot schemes to stop people riding their vehicles intoxicated, including Tier, Europe's largest e-scooter operator, which will use its app to ask riders if they have been drinking and direct them to order a taxi if they have Voi, another hire firm, has an in-app game which tests users reaction times and, if they fail, will be asked to think again before hiring a scooter, The Sunday …
Giving it their best shot! Festival goers enjoy day of better weather at Bestival after drinkers braved storms for night out
Revellers at Bestival were finally able to enjoy the event today as stormy weather made way for beautiful sunshine, while clubbers across the UK battled the elements for a night out. Despite Storm Evert battering Britain yesterday, Camp Bestival still went ahead for 30,000 party-goers at Lulworth Castle in Dorset. Curator Rob da Bank said: 'We've been through everything and are ready for anything - our customers are very hardy - we'll get through it.' Excited revellers at the site made the most of the fine weather as they enjoyed performances from Fatboy Slim, M People's Heather Small and the Cuban Brothers. Claire Collins, 43, from London, who was there with her two children, said: 'It's just so nice to be out seeing people and watching live music again. 'After such a long time not being able to do the things that we love it's great to be out. After the storm yesterday, the sun's out and we are having a great time.' Today at Bestival the stormy weather made way for …
Moment motorist gets caught out by the tide on Welsh beach after parking on sandbank
This is the moment a 4x4 is almost completely submerged within minutes of getting caught out by the tide at a beach in Wales. The driver of the black car had reportedly been warned of the risks 'several times' before parking in the dangerous spot on Black Rock Sands in Morfa Bychan, Gwynedd. In footage shared online, the vehicle can be seen attempting to leave the area after becoming stranded on a sandbank and surrounded by sea water. The three-minute clip shows the car turn to face the waves separating it from the shoreline, apparently in an attempt to stop it tipping over. Ed Williams, who recorded the video, can be heard saying: 'It looks like he's going to make a dash for it, what is he doing?' The vehicle then accelerates straight into the water, as two people in a nearby dinghy look on. Spectators in the background can be heard gasping as the car slowly starts to sink. A man swims towards the car to help out the driver out before he rushes to …
Diddy is outshined by his regal daughters Chance, 15, and twins Jessie and D’Lila, 14, for a family portrait in Vanity Fair
Three-time Grammy winner Sean 'Love' Combs aka Diddy was outshined by his three teenage daughters in the photo spread of his Vanity Fair cover story. The 51-year-old rap mogul was filled with pride as his 15-year-old Chance and 14-year-old twins Jessie James and D'Lila Star posed for photographer Carlos 'Kaito' Araujo. 'The Combs Queens' were all decked out in vegan leather Maria Lucia Hohan gowns and their own David Webb jewelry. Father-of-six: Three-time Grammy winner Sean 'Love' Combs aka Diddy (R) was outshined by his three teenage daughters in the photo spread of his Vanity Fair cover story Behind the scenes, Diddy instructed stylist Bryon Javar to put them in strictly high fashion: 'If Beyoncé aint gonna wear it, I don't want it on them.' The Harlem-born hip-hop star also directed hairstylist Shanna Anise, who gave his girls elaborate regal updos using Outre hair extensions. RELATED ARTICLES Previous 1 Next 'No trolling …
Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, Luke Bryan and Ryan Seacrest will come back for American Idol’s fifth season on ABC
The show, which is in its 20th season overall (since its 2002 debut on Fox) is set to return to the air next spring. Seacrest posted on Instagram Tuesday, 'Season 20 here we come!' with a shot of all four. The latest: American Idol will return for its fifth season on ABC with all of its judges panel and its host intact, including (L-R) Lionel Richie, 72, Ryan Seacrest, 46, Katy Perry, 36, and Luke Bryan, 45, as all have all been re-signed The 2021 season will be the first with Megan Wolflick as showrunner following the retirement of Trish Kinane. 'American Idol is still the original music show that genuinely creates superstars and continues to evolve to allow true artists to succeed in this unique business,' Wolflick told Deadline in a statement. 'The chemistry and passion Katy, Luke, Lionel and Ryan bring is second to none. RELATED ARTICLES Previous 1 Next American Idol: Chayce Beckham wins season 19 after topping... American Idol: …
Britons travelling to the EU will need to pay €7 tax to Brussels from next year, officials confirm
British tourists wanting to holiday in the likes of France , Greece and Spain , will have to pay a €7 (£6) charge from next year, EU officials confirmed last night. Brussels is working up plans to introduce the new travel system which will see non-EU citizens from 62 countries - including Britain - ordered to pay to enter the border-free Schengen zone. Officials say the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) will allow the EU to pre-screen the information of travellers, including criminal records. The scheme will be similar to the US's Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) system - which allows citizens from 39 countries a 90-day visa-free stay. However the EU's version will be valid for up to three years - and will count for multiple entries. It is being brought in, in part, to avoid the need for more complex visas - though travellers who need visas to enter the EU will still require them. Plans were first suggested in 2016, prior to …
Justin Bieber apologizes for sharing Morgan Wallen album on Instagram… after disgraced country crooner faced racial slur scandal
Justin Bieber apologized to his fans for sharing a Morgan Wallen album in a since-deleted story on Instagram. The 27-year-old musician played the part of fan when sharing Wallen's Dangerous: The Double Album to his 187million followers on Wednesday afternoon with 'love this album' written across the top. He seemed to quickly catch on to the controversy surrounding Wallen when he deleted the post and issued an apology, months after Morgan was caught on video calling a friend the N-word after a drunken night out. Doing his best: Justin Bieber apologized to his fans for sharing a Morgan Wallen album in a since-deleted story on Instagram 'I had no idea that the guy's music I posted was recently found saying racist comments, as you know I don't support or tolerate any sort of racism or discrimination,' Bieber wrote. 'I had no idea, I sincerely apologize to anyone I offended.' He added some insight into his own 'incredibly ignorant' history of saying 'hurtful racist jokes' …
Louis C.K. announces nationwide comedy tour… four years after his sexual harassment scandal
Louis C.K. announced a nationwide comedy tour, set to kick off next, four years after his sexual harassment scandal. In 2017, the comic confirmed allegations that he masturbated in front of several women without their consent. The backlash from the scandal led to several of his projects being pulled from production. The latest: Louis C.K. announced a nationwide comedy tour, set to kick off next, four years after his sexual harassment scandal. In 2017, the comic confirmed allegations that he masturbated in front of several women without their consent On Wednesday, Louis announced his nationwide comedy tour via email, according to the New York Post . The outlet reported that the email read: 'Hello Person that you are being right now, I am writing you today because I am going to be touring around the United States of America, performing stand-up comedy comedy in theaters in several different cities.' RELATED ARTICLES Previous 1 Next Katy …