A woman diagnosed with motor neurone disease has found a way to stay in her dream home after installing a Star Trek-inspired homelift to help her move between floors. Liz Wilcox moved to a beautiful five-bedroom property in Hawkwell, Newcastle, four years ago with her husband Graham. But the former teacher was left shell-shocked after being diagnosed with the neurological condition in November 2017. The disease occurs when specialist nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord called motor neurones stop working properly, affecting mobility. Mrs Wilcox’s condition has progressively worsened, and she now finds it extremely difficult to use the stairs without help from her husband. They had faced the daunting prospect of putting their stunning property up for sale and moving to a bungalow or ground floor apartment. However, the 69 year old has now become one of the first people in the country to have a £15,000 Stiltz Homelift installed. The lift is located discreetly inside a … [Read more...] about ‘Star Trek-style’ lift has changed the life of woman with motor neurone disease
Motoring
Brass band leader’s classic Riley to go on display at The Yorkshire Post Motor Show
A classic car believed to have once belonged to a legendary brass bandsman will be in the limelight at the region’s favourite motor show. The 1947 Riley RMA will be among hundreds of vehicles heading to Harewood House for The Yorkshire Post Motor Show and Classic Car Rally on Father’s Day (June 16).Owner Andrew Greenhough said that according to a note with the sports saloon, it was first registered on St Valentine’s Day 1947 “by its first owner, the wartime jazz man and radio band leader, Harry Mortimer.”The late conductor and composer, who was born in Hebden Bridge in 1902, was an eminent cornet player and received an OBE and a CBE for his contribution to music.During his illustrious career, he was the BBC’s brass and military bands supervisor and was a soloist with the Hallé Orchestra in Manchester, the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and the BBC Northern Orchestra.He is pictured here with the late television entertainer Roy Castle and … [Read more...] about Brass band leader’s classic Riley to go on display at The Yorkshire Post Motor Show
See all the latest models at the Leicester Mercury Motor Show
Grab the family and head down to Leicester Racecourse - it's time for the annual Leicester Mercury Motor Show! But it's not just petrolheads who'll enjoy the motoring spectacular on August 18, there really is something for everyone. With a funfair featuring rides for thrillseekers of all ages, crazy golf, mini go-karts and a picnic area for you to enjoy a beer in the sunshine, it's not to be missed. Leicester Mercury Motor Show a roaring success View gallery There are also food stalls selling everything from doughnuts to pizza and Indian food and an array of 40 shopping stalls for a bit of retail therapy.There will be demonstrations from Leicestershire Fire and Rescue, the Army, electric bikes and classic cars - last year there were 130 classic cars on display and organisers are confident that this year will see even more! Manufacturers at Leicester Mercury Motor Show on August 18 Alfa Romeo Mito Guilia Stelvio Giulietta Dacia Duster sandero Sandero Logan MCV Ford Ka Fiesta … [Read more...] about See all the latest models at the Leicester Mercury Motor Show
Far-sighted business skills saw launch of motor agency
The Brighouse Motor Agency or ‘The BMA’ as it was known by both its customers and employees began life when vehicular transportation was very much in its infancy. The birth of this company was due to the far-sighted business skills of two men who made a thriving business from the humble wheel and tyre in those early days of motorised transportation.It is almost a century ago that Percy and James Firth nephews of Sir Algernon Firth, of T.F.Firth’s Carpet Manufacturing Company, who gave them their early financial backing, started the business. Although when they first opened the business mainly sold petrol in cans, it was the earlier development of solid tyres that saw business take off. It was through their knowledge of motor cars, no other similar businesses locally and having the facilities to fit and re-fit solid tyres that you could say they had cornered the market. It wasn’t long before expansion was a possibility. However, it was in commercial vehicles … [Read more...] about Far-sighted business skills saw launch of motor agency
Woman hurt in crash with Prince Philip faces separate motoring charges
The woman involved in the infamous Duke of Edinburgh car crash is facing separate motoring charges, it has emerged. The 46-year-old hit the headlines after Prince Philip's Sandringham car crash. The crash left Emma Fairweather with a broken wrist. And it has now emerged she is facing motoring charges relating to two separate earlier incidents. Ms Fairweather was a passenger in a Kia car which collided with Philip's Land Rover Freelander on January 17. The 97-year-old said he was dazzled by low sun as he pulled out onto the busy A149 in Norfolk. Ms Fairweather called for Philip to be prosecuted if found to be at fault. He later surrendered his driving licence and the Crown Prosecution Service said he faces no further action. It has since emerged that Ms Fairweather is facing motoring charges. These are two charges of failing to provide the identity of a driver and two charges of speeding relating to incidents last year, a court official said. The incidents on October 3 and October 21 … [Read more...] about Woman hurt in crash with Prince Philip faces separate motoring charges