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Glasgow Times
an hour ago
- Sport
- Glasgow Times
Trinity College has all the answers in Hampton Court Stakes
With the formidable pair having already landed the Norfolk with Charles Darwin and the Ribblesdale with Garden Of Eden, French Derby fourth Trinity College was the 5-2 favourite for his Group Three assignment and dictated at the head of affairs from the start. Tornado Alert, fourth in the 2000 Guineas and sixth in the Derby, was Trinity College's nearest pursuer throughout and tried to keep tabs on him in the straight, but the winner found another gear inside the final furlong and was well on top as he passed the post with three and a half lengths in hand. O'Brien was delighted to see the son of Dubawi get his moment in the spotlight after his fine effort at Chantilly last time and said: 'It was a lovely run in the French Derby and Wayne (Lordan) rode him the last day and we were very happy. 'He wasn't beaten that far and he turned around the form with Detain (third in Chantilly) here. 'Ryan gave him a lovely, uncomplicated ride. He's a lovely, straightforward horse and his trip is a mile and a quarter. 'We've always thought he was a nice horse and he's only really started to progress now – you would have to be very happy with that. 'I would say 10 furlongs is his trip and he's very comfortable at that distance because he's not slow. 'He could go to America and there is an American Derby (at Churchill Downs) he could run in but the problem is it is only in a couple of weeks, so we will have to see how he is, it could be too soon. He's a good member of the team.' Trinity College provided Moore with his 90th winner at the Royal meeting, 17 years on from his first at the summer showpiece aboard Sir Michael Stoute's Colony. Moore said: 'It's great to get to 90. I've rode for great people for a lot of years and a lot of people who put in a lot of hard work and sweat. Obviously having Aidan in my corner is also a massive help.' Saeed bin Suroor is eager to get Tornado Alert's head in front next time. He said: 'He ran well to finish sixth in the Derby, and now second in a nice race here is good. He is improving. We will see how he comes out of this, but we will look for a Group Three race.' Glittering Legend was third for James Fanshawe but the trainer expects the horse to move to a new country now. He said: 'He ran really well. He got a bump early on, which just set him alight a bit, but he dropped his head really well and kept on well. 'Unfortunately, I think he's off to Hong Kong now, but he's done really well. I think it will turn out to be a good race.'
BBC News
2 hours ago
- Politics
- BBC News
How will Norfolk's MPs vote on assisted dying?
MPs in Norfolk are split on whether to change the law on assisted dying, with two reversing their previous a bill on the proposed change will receive what is known as its third reading – where MPs will decide to either throw it out or pass it on to the House of Freeman and Rupert Lowe, who voted in favour last year, said they were now against the law of Norfolk's other MPs told the BBC they remained supportive, two were still against, whilst another was undecided. The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill would allow adults with less than six months to live to receive medical assistance to November last year it passed its first major vote in the Commons, backed with a majority of 55 MPs from a range of then, a number of members have changed their minds. Those include Mid-Norfolk Conservative Freeman, who said he was unhappy a requirement for a High Court judge to approve assisted dying applications was removed from the said he still "supported the aims of the bill", but felt more time should be used to consider it."The sanctity of life and the ethical responsibilities we hold as lawmakers demand a much more cautious approach," he Yarmouth's Independent MP Lowe said his view had changed for similar previous vote in favour had come after asking constituents to take part in an online said he was now "frankly disgusted" the proposed law change had not received "a proper debate and consultation". Norwich North's Labour MP Alice MacDonald and North West Norfolk Conservative James Wild both said they planned to continue supporting the did Waveney Valley's Green, Adrian Ramsay, although he said he was "still listening" to the wider Clive Lewis, the Norwich South MP, said he expected to vote in favour but would "make a final decision based on all the amendments".And North Norfolk Liberal Democrat Steff Aquarone said he firmly believed "people with just a few months left to live should have the right to decide how, when and where they die". Conservative Jerome Mayhew – who represents Fakenham and Broadland – voted against the bill in November and plans to do the same South Norfolk MP Ben Goldsborough also remains said it was unclear if the NHS would be funded to provide assisted dying, alongside concerns that a growing number of people are struggling to access palliative care."We risk creating a system where the most vulnerable feel pressured to choose it, not because it's what they want, but because it's what's available."South West Norfolk's Labour MP Terry Jermy – who previously backed the bill – said he had yet to decide how he would vote. Follow Norfolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
BBC News
2 hours ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Suffolk teen bike racer dreams of podium win at Snetterton
An aspiring MotoGP racer who broke his leg in an 80mph (129kph) crash at his home race last year said he was back at the same track for "revenge". Charlie Huntingford, 16, from Debenham, Suffolk, is aiming for his first career podium at Snetterton, Norfolk, over the weekend. He has raced in the MotoGP feeder series and the British Talent Cup, and said he could reach up to 170mph on faster tracks. Huntingford, who got up at 05:00 to train, said it would be a "dream" to make the podium. "This time last year, unfortunately, I broke my leg, but up to that point, I was doing really well - I was top five and then in second just before the injury," he said."Going into Snetterton, I really want to kick-start my season, get a bit of revenge on the track that caught me out last year." He continued: "We go up to 140mph and then on the faster track day bikes 170mph, which to the normal person seems absolutely absurd." Huntingford is currently studying for his GCSEs, but said he remained focused on all things two wheels. He added: "I've been racing since I was seven years old, so it's just normal. It's embedded in my DNA. All I think about is motorbikes."When sat in an exam this morning, all I could think about was getting out on my bike this afternoon. Everything I focus on is racing, pushbikes, anything with two wheels". Huntingford is managed by dad, Simon, who juggled the fear of watching his son hurtle around a track approaching 170mph, whilst also critiquing and analysing Charlie's performance. He told the BBC: "I respect him as a rider, and hopefully he respects me as a team manager, but I have to be a dad when it needs that emotional support. "When your son's that passionate about something and he's good at it, why would you stop him? Huntingford added: "Some people say how alike we are because we just spend so much time together." Team Huntingford is aiming for a maiden podium, which Huntingford said would be "awesome", while his dad added that there "would be tears".Huntingford said: "It would mean the world, especially as I got injured there last year, so I'm really hungry for it. I'm going to do it". Follow Suffolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Daily Mail
7 hours ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
Pensioner is hit with £24,000 electricity bill... and ordered to pay back £2,000 a WEEK
A pensioner has been hit with a whopping £24,010 electricity bill for a house that is hardly used thanks to an allegedly faulty meter. Lin Lawler, who owns Grange Farmhouse in Hainford, Norfolk, uses the five-bedroom house and adjoining annex as a holiday rental for just over 100 days a year. But despite the limited use, energy supplier SmartestEnergy has issued the huge bill for the past year's consumption - and will cut off her power unless she agrees to pay it back at £2,022 per week, she claimed. Ms Lawler, 70, said: 'I just can't afford it. They've got their hands around my throat and their hands in my pocket.' Ms Lawler's holiday let - which is available for £2,195 for seven nights - is situated on a 50-acre farm with a koi pond. She was stunned when she started receiving monthly bills totalling thousands of pounds and complained numerous times to the company's customer service team, she says. In February of this year, the company charged her £3,217 for a month's worth of electricity. Ms Lawler got in touch with the Energy Ombudsman who was unable to find enough evidence to show the meter was over-recording. But despite the limited use, energy supplier SmartestEnergy has issued the huge bill for the past year's consumption - and will cut off her power unless she agrees to pay it back at £2,022 per week, she claimed Finally, she says a customer service call handler 'slipped up' by admitting that the company was unable to communicate with her smart meter. In October 2024, engineers were called out to inspect the meter. Ms Lawler recalled: 'One of them said the readings were like that of a factory and I should only be paying about £200 a month, not thousands. 'He said he was condemning the meter as it was faulty and not communicating properly.' The meter was replaced in March, and her bills immediately dropped. This May, she was charged £183, compared to £1,675 the year before. However, SmartestEnergy is still demanding the full £24,000, has cancelled her new cheaper contract, and installed a pre-payment meter. Ms Lawler said: 'If they cut me off, I'll lose my bookings, my income - everything. They'll bankrupt me.' Broadland and Fakenham MP Jerome Mayhew called it 'a crazy case' and pledged to support Ms Lawler. He said: 'I have contacted Smartest Energy to make sure that this case is properly investigated and my team will continue to support Ms Lawler until she gets a successful resolution.' A spokesman for Energy Ombudsman said: 'Energy Ombudsman offers a free and independent service to help resolve disputes between energy suppliers and consumers. 'In the initial complaint we determined that usage at the property was relatively high, but there wasn't enough evidence to show the meter was over-recording. 'We therefore recommended that Ms Lawler request a meter accuracy test. 'Following the completion of the remedies it is clear that Ms Lawler remains in dispute with the supplier and therefore we're now going to look at the matter again.' SmartestEnergy was approached for comment.
Rhyl Journal
12 hours ago
- Sport
- Rhyl Journal
Trinity College has all the answers in Hampton Court Stakes
With the formidable pair having already landed the Norfolk with Charles Darwin and the Ribblesdale with Garden Of Eden, French Derby fourth Trinity College was the 5-2 favourite for his Group Three assignment and dictated at the head of affairs from the start. Tornado Alert, fourth in the 2000 Guineas and sixth in the Derby, was Trinity College's nearest pursuer throughout and tried to keep tabs on him in the straight, but the winner found another gear inside the final furlong and was well on top as he passed the post with three and a half lengths in hand. O'Brien was delighted to see the son of Dubawi get his moment in the spotlight after his fine effort at Chantilly last time and said: 'It was a lovely run in the French Derby and Wayne (Lordan) rode him the last day and we were very happy. 'He wasn't beaten that far and he turned around the form with Detain (third in Chantilly) here. 'Ryan gave him a lovely, uncomplicated ride. He's a lovely, straightforward horse and his trip is a mile and a quarter. 'We've always thought he was a nice horse and he's only really started to progress now – you would have to be very happy with that. 'I would say 10 furlongs is his trip and he's very comfortable at that distance because he's not slow. 'He could go to America and there is an American Derby (at Churchill Downs) he could run in but the problem is it is only in a couple of weeks, so we will have to see how he is, it could be too soon. He's a good member of the team.' Trinity College provided Moore with his 90th winner at the Royal meeting, 17 years on from his first at the summer showpiece aboard Sir Michael Stoute's Colony. Moore said: 'It's great to get to 90. I've rode for great people for a lot of years and a lot of people who put in a lot of hard work and sweat. Obviously having Aidan in my corner is also a massive help.' Saeed bin Suroor is eager to get Tornado Alert's head in front next time. He said: 'He ran well to finish sixth in the Derby, and now second in a nice race here is good. He is improving. We will see how he comes out of this, but we will look for a Group Three race.' Glittering Legend was third for James Fanshawe but the trainer expects the horse to move to a new country now. He said: 'He ran really well. He got a bump early on, which just set him alight a bit, but he dropped his head really well and kept on well. 'Unfortunately, I think he's off to Hong Kong now, but he's done really well. I think it will turn out to be a good race.'
