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7NEWS
16 hours ago
- 7NEWS
Man killed in truck rollover in Wooroloo identified as Arshpreet Singh Khahra, 23, who came to WA to study
The man killed in a horror crash after his truck rolled off the road and burst into flames has been identified as an international student. Arshpreet Singh Khahra died when his white Volvo truck crashed through a barrier on Great Eastern Highway near the intersection of Old Northam Road at 8.15am on Thursday. Footage from the scene showed the truck split in half and charred from a fire believed to have started inside the fuel tank. Mr Singh, 23, was found trapped inside the truck when emergency services arrived and declared dead at the scene. Multiple Punjabi news outlets reported Mr Singh was part of the Ram Khara Village in Tarn Taran. 'He had come to Australia as an international student,' Sea7 Australia wrote. 'After hearing the news of his death, the family members in the village are in a state of grief and have demanded that the Government bring the body to India as soon as possible. 'The Punjabi community in Australia has also expressed grief.' Three St John WA ambulance crews attended to crash scene, including its special operations team. The Department of Fire and Emergency Services sent career and volunteer firefighters to the crash. Just hours after Mr Singh's death, a 67-year-old male motorcycle rider died 22 days after colliding with a Hyundai SUV on Joondalup Drive. The rider was left seriously injured after colliding with a Hyundai SUV travelling in the same direction as him on Joondalup Drive near Wanneroo Road on May 28. The deaths bring WA's road toll to 94 — the highest number for this time of year in more than a decade. Major crash investigators are urging anyone who saw the Wooroloo crash, or who has any information relating to this crash, to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online here.
Perth Now
a day ago
- Perth Now
Victim of horror truck rollover an international student
The man killed in a horror crash after his truck rolled off the road and burst into flames has been identified as an international student. Arshpreet Singh Khahra died when his white Volvo truck crashed through a barrier on Great Eastern Highway near the intersection of Old Northam Road at 8.15am on Thursday. Footage from the scene showed the truck split in half and charred from a fire believed to have started inside the fuel tank. Mr Singh, 23, was found trapped inside the truck when emergency services arrived and declared dead at the scene. Multiple Punjabi news outlets reported Mr Singh was part of the Ram Khara Village in Tarn Taran. 'He had come to Australia as an international student,' Sea7 Australia wrote. 'After hearing the news of his death, the family members in the village are in a state of grief and have demanded that the Government bring the body to India as soon as possible. 'The Punjabi community in Australia has also expressed grief.' Three St John WA ambulance crews attended to crash scene, including its special operations team. The Department of Fire and Emergency Services sent career and volunteer firefighters to the crash. Just hours after Mr Singh's death, a 67-year-old male motorcycle rider died 22 days after colliding with a Hyundai SUV on Joondalup Drive. Arshpreet Singh. Credit: Facebook The rider was left seriously injured after colliding with a Hyundai SUV travelling in the same direction as him on Joondalup Drive near Wanneroo Road on May 28. The deaths bring WA's road toll to 94 — the highest number for this time of year in more than a decade. Major crash investigators are urging anyone who saw the Wooroloo crash, or who has any information relating to this crash, to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online here. Dash-cam, mobile phone and CCTV footage can be sent directly to investigators via this link.
Scottish Sun
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Rangers legend spotted at popular Glasgow restaurant as ‘unforgettable evening' hailed
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A RANGERS legend has been spotted at a popular Glasgow restaurant. The venue is run by Rangers fans, with framed Gers shirts and photos of Scotland players hung up on the wall. Sign up for the Rangers newsletter Sign up 3 A Rangers legend has been snapped after enjoying a meal at a popular Glasgow restaurant 3 John Greig was pictured with Mr Singh in a post on the restaurant's Facebook page 3 Greig spent his entire 17-year senior playing career with Gers Credit: Alamy John Greig, voted the Greatest Ever Ranger in 1999, posed for a picture after enjoying a meal at Mr Singh's India. He posed with Mr Singh in a picture posted on the restaurant's Facebook. The caption said: "Such a pleasure having John Greig dine with us! "We captured a pitch-perfect moment with Papa Signh and John - absolute legends in our eyes. "A truly unforgettable evening!" Greig played 498 games for the club in a career spanning 17 years from 1961-1978. He won five Scottish titles, six Scottish Cups, four League Cups and the Uefa Cup Winner's Cup in 1972. He later had a five-year spell as manager at Ibrox when he added another four cups to his haul, and is a Hall of Famer too. Meanwhile, a new contender has emerged in the race to become new Gers manager. A report from the BBC says that Ibrox chiefs have spoken to a European manager who is currently out of work. Roger Hannah and Robert Grieve debate if Davide Ancelotti or Russell Martin should be the next Rangers manager in the Coffee Club Ex-Feyenoord manager Brian Priske is believed to have held talks with the club's hierarchy. It's understood that no decision has yet been made, but that Priske is amongst the candidates being considered for the position. Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
Daily Mail
20-05-2025
- Daily Mail
Neighbour who built a detached house on his driveway without permission finally makes it into a garage after six year planning row
Perplexed neighbours living next to a man who built a house on his driveway without permission have breathed a sigh of relief after he finally converted it into a garage. Homeowner Mr Singh ignited a six-year planning row after constructing the lodging outside his home in Highgate, Birmingham. Originally, he had been given planning permission to build a single-storey garage at the property in Vaughton Street in 2019. But Mr Singh left planning bosses stunned when they discovered the building had been converted into a tiny, two-storey house in October 2022. Council chiefs ordered Mr Singh to rip down the home, despite his argument that the structure only had 'minor differences' to what was agreed. The family had previously vowed to leave the 28.5ft by 15.4ft building in place, claiming they were using it as a gym. However, the lodging was converted back to a one-story property with its former front door and dormer window replaced by a garage door. Now photos this week have revealed the building has been ripped down and fully converted into the previously approved, smaller, 17.4ft by 15ft garage. Neighbours have spoke of their relief that the 'bizarre saga' was finally over following years of building work along their street. One resident, who did not wish to be named, said: 'We're glad it's finally all over now, it has been going on for years. 'I dread to think what it has cost the poor bloke. To build a house, knock it down and then build a garage instead, must have cost tens of thousands of pounds at least. 'But he's only got himself to blame, I don't know how he thought he was ever going to get away with it. 'The building work has been a bit of a pain but I'm just happy we don't have to look at that eyesore anymore. It's been a very bizarre, long-running saga.' However, another local was more sympathetic and added: 'I feel a bit sorry for him to be honest. 'Yes it wasn't what was entirely agreed, but it looked smart. And some of the houses around here are much more run down. 'You would have thought they could have come to a bit of compromise with him to save a lot of time and money.' Planners had originally given approval for a garage to be built at the location, which the new building exceeded by several metres. Planning Inspector Thomas Shields wrote in his report: 'The appellant's case is that the building already benefits from planning permission granted by the council in 2019. 'He argues that although there are differences between the approved plans for the garage and the appeal building they are minor differences. 'The approved plans for the garage show a single storey detached garage with a footprint of 5.3m x 4.6m and a height of 3.6m. 'It was also shown having a standard garage door to the front and no windows on any elevation. 'In comparison with the approved garage the appeal building has a footprint of approximately 8.7m x 4.7m and a height of 5.3m 'Consequently, it is substantially larger than the approved building. It is not a minor difference.' The row has left locals in the deprived area of Birmingham scratching their heads. Many felt sympathy with the homeowners who had taken a petition round for locals to sign in the hope of keeping their little house on the driveway. Habib, 19, a student, told MailOnline earlier this month: 'I remember walking past this on my way to school when they were building it. 'They put a lot of elbow grease into it. They were working from eight until five every day. 'It wasn't affecting anyone or blocking anyone's view of anything. It was neat. I'd be fuming if I was them.' Nessa Baharun, who can see the property from her back garden, said: 'Sometimes the Council are just a bit over the top. 'No-one has had their view ruined. If anyone was affected it would be this house and next door but it doesn't bother us. 'It just sits in the corner. I feel sorry for them. They must have lost a lot of money. 'I have seen them taking furniture out of there, so I guess they just use it for storage.' Locals said that the change from house to garage happened over two years ago. One mechanic working on Vaughton Street, a collection of modern semi-detached homes facing a small patch of grass and factory units, said: 'I don't know what it is now. You couldn't drive a car into it, you'd wreck your tyres. 'And it is definitely not a house. It's a nothing.' Other locals questioned the Council's priorities. Neighbour Kemal, a businessman in his sixties, said: 'It does look a bit weird now. It made more sense before and it was not affecting anyone because it was tucked into the corner of the drive.' Shabana Mubarik, a teacher at the nearby Chandos Primary School, said: 'This is a very deprived area. Staff regularly have to pick up canisters which are everywhere to protect the children. 'So I don't care about this little building. I guess it was some jealous neighbour who complained. You don't know. 'It makes sense to me to make use of the space you've got and their driveway allows them that space. I don't know why anyone would have an issue with it.' The Singh family initially put in their plans for a garage on their spacious driveway in 2019. But it wasn't until the aftermath of Covid that they started their build. Birmingham planners said the end result differed substantially from what was agreed and the family went on to lose an appeal against the order to tear it down. A Birmingham City Council spokesman said: 'Planning consent was granted for a single-story detached garage to the side of the property on Vaughton Street, Highgate on 7 March 2019. 'The building erected following that permission bore little resemblance to the original scale and design, as a result enforcement action followed and remedial works carried out to reduce its size, returning it to its planned use as storage/garage. 'Planning permission was already in place for a very similar building, so no further action was considered necessary. 'Planning enforcement is essential for maintaining public confidence in the planning system. 'Without it, there is a risk that unauthorised developments could undermine the legitimacy of approved plans and policies.'
Daily Mail
17-05-2025
- Daily Mail
The man who built a two-storey HOUSE on his driveway: How family waged war with council over illegal home... but three years later who won?
It was a brazen move by a homeowner that set off a years-long feud with Birmingham Council. Mr M Singh was ordered to tear down a building on his driveway after he constructed a two-storey home in place of what was meant to be a humble garage. Council bosses were left shocked to discover the family, who had originally been given approval for a single-storey garage at their semi-detached property in Highgate, Birmingham, had instead built a little house. When MailOnline visited the property in October 2022, the homeowner had lost an appeal against the enforcement action, but the structure - including a large dormer window - was still intact. But three years later, the building, though remains standing, looks entirely different. Discussions between Mr Singh and the council led to both parties accepting modifications which have left it looking garage-like while keeping the front doorstep. The front door to the mini-property has now been replaced by a traditional garage door, and the large dormer window to the side has been ripped down. The row has left locals in the deprived area of Birmingham scratching their heads. Many felt sympathy with the homeowners who had taken a petition round for locals to sign in the hope of keeping their little house on the driveway. Habib, 19, a student, said: 'I remember walking past this on my way to school when they were building it. 'They put a lot of elbow grease into it. They were working from eight until five every day. 'It wasn't affecting anyone or blocking anyone's view of anything. It was neat. I'd be fuming if I was them.' But despite collecting dozens of signatures, the Singh family, whose property it is, were forced to alter the structure significantly. Nessa Baharun, who can see the property from her back garden, said: 'Sometimes the Council are just a bit over the top. 'No-one has had their view ruined. If anyone was affected it would be this house and next door but it doesn't bother us. 'It just sits in the corner. I feel sorry for them. They must have lost a lot of money. 'I have seen them taking furniture out of there, so I guess they just use it for storage.' Locals said that the change from house to garage happened over two years ago. One mechanic working on Vaughton Street, a collection of modern semi-detached homes facing a small patch of grass and factory units, said: 'I don't know what it is now. You couldn't drive a car into it, you'd wreck your tyres. 'And it is definitely not a house. It's a nothing.' Other locals questioned the Council's priorities. Neighbour Kemal, a businessman in his sixties, said: 'It does look a bit weird now. It made more sense before and it was not affecting anyone because it was tucked into the corner of the drive. 'This area has a lot of problems and that building is not one of them. 'Drug use is rife. The area is covered with these Top Whip canisters which are some sort of drug. 'We have a primary school on the road and children having to step over rubbish and drug stuff on their way to school. 'There's one patch of grass which is all littered and the Council are worrying about a neat little building.' Shabana Mubarik, a teacher at the nearby Chandos Primary School, said: 'This is a very deprived area. Staff regularly have to pick up canisters which are everywhere to protect the children. 'So I don't care about this little building. I guess it was some jealous neighbour who complained. You don't know. 'It makes sense to me to make use of the space you've got and their driveway allows them that space. I don't know why anyone would have an issue with it.' And Kyah Rosser, 18, out walking her dog, added: 'I've lived around here all my life and I think the Council should definitely have allowed them to keep what they'd done. 'It's their land. It makes no difference to anyone.' The Singh family initially put in their plans for a garage on their spacious driveway in 2009. But it wasn't until the aftermath of Covid that they started their build. Birmingham planners said the end result differed substantially from what was agreed and the family went on to lose an appeal against the order to tear it down. Most locals recalled Mrs Singh going around the area with a petition asking neighbours to support them. Geoff, a 60-year-old, said: 'I signed to support them but they misled the Government so they were always going to be in trouble. 'You can't say you want a garage and build a house even if it does make no difference. The rules is the rules.' But Kerry, a 30-year-old Mum on the school run, said: 'I do feel sorry for them. They had a plan to make their lives better, spent a lot of money and now they can't use it for its intended purpose. 'It's not blocking any scenic view. There's not much to look at around here.' The Singh family, whose property it is, did not wish to comment further, saying that the issue was now closed.
