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Glasgow Times
4 days ago
- Glasgow Times
Glasgow driver left teens 'scattered across car park' court hears
Steven Gilmour is said to have collided with the youngsters in Glasgow's Provanmill having earlier dropped off Super Noodles at his home. Six of the boys were described as needing hospital treatment following the incident on August 22 2022. Gilmour - a carer - has gone on trial charged with causing injury by dangerous driving. The 36-year-old is said to have been behind the wheel of a silver Vauxhall Corsa and drove at excessive speeds for the road conditions. It is claimed he lost control of the vehicle mounted a pavement and went in to a car park where the teenagers had been standing. Gilmour, of the city's Barlanark, denies the charge at Glasgow Sheriff Court. The trial heard from Gilmour's partner Erin Bowman, 35, who stated that she spoke to him on the phone earlier that day. READ NEXT: Man rushed to hospital after 'stabbing' on Glasgow street READ NEXT: Council speaks out over primary school's union flag letter Fiscal Danielle Docherty asked Miss Bowman if she could remember anything about his working day. She replied: "I asked him to pick up Super Noodles and drop them off after his next shift. Miss Docherty said: "Did he come home with them?" The witness said: "He finished his shift and before he started his next one he brought Super Noodles for our child then went to work." Miss Docherty later asked if Gilmour had went "out of his way" or if he had been delayed by the request, which Miss Bowman refuted. However, the fiscal referred to Miss Bowman's police statement in which she told an officer that her partner had been "running late." Miss Bowman stated that the next contact with Gilmour was when he called her in a 'panic' to say that he had been in an 'accident' and 'was not sure if he had hurt anyone.' Lee Porter, 41, told the court that he heard a "loud bang" outside his home around 5.20pm that day. The Glasgow city council gardener said he looked out of his window and "saw young lads scattered all over the car park." Mr Porter stated that he rushed to the community centre in his bare feet to attend to the boys. He said: "They were all in different positions - one was under a car, one or two of them were unconscious." When asked about the teenager under the vehicle, Mr Porter replied: "It was the front of the car on the passenger was obviously in shock with the motor on top of him." Mr Porter stated that he and Gilmour - who he identified in the dock - as well as one of the uninjured youths lifted the vehicle from the boy. The witness said Gilmour was also "in shock" and claimed that he did not know what had happened. He added: "Mr Gilmour then left the scene of the ran towards the USave shop on Royston Road." Miss Docherty said: "What did you do?" Mr Porter said: "I then left the boys, ran upstairs to put trainers on and then I went to the shop to get Mr Gilmour." Miss Docherty said: "What was he doing?" Mr Porter said: "He was trying to hide in there." The witness stated that he took Gilmour by the arm and handed him to the police officers who had arrived. Mr Porter claimed that he saw six of the eight boys be taken away by ambulances. Calum Weir, defending, asked Mr Porter if the atmosphere after the crash was hostile towards Mr Gilmour and he replied: "Yes." Mr Weir followed up: "It's not unreasonable for a person to try and remove himself from that?". Mr Porter again agreed. The summary trial, before Sheriff Patricia Pryce and no jury, continues in August.
STV News
4 days ago
- STV News
Driver left eight teens 'scattered across car park' after alleged hit and run
A driver left eight teenage boys 'scattered across a car park' following an alleged hit and run, a court heard. Steven Gilmour is said to have collided with the youngsters in Glasgow's Provanmill having earlier dropped off Super Noodles at his home. Six of the boys were described as needing hospital treatment following the incident on August 22, 2022. Gilmour – a carer – has gone on trial charged with causing injury by dangerous driving. The 36-year-old is said to have been behind the wheel of a silver Vauxhall Corsa and drove at excessive speeds for the road conditions. It is claimed he lost control of the vehicle, mounted a pavement and went in to a car park where the teenagers had been standing. Gilmour, of the city's Barlanark, denies the charge at Glasgow Sheriff Court. The trial heard from Gilmour's partner, who stated that she spoke to him on the phone earlier that day. Fiscal Danielle Docherty asked if she could remember anything about his working day. She replied: 'I asked him to pick up Super Noodles and drop them off after his next shift. Ms Docherty asked: 'Did he come home with them?' The witness said: 'He finished his shift and before he started his next one he brought Super Noodles for our child then went to work.' Ms Docherty later asked if Gilmour had went 'out of his way' or if he had been delayed by the request, which the woman refuted. However, the fiscal referred to the woman's police statement in which she told an officer that her partner had been 'running late.' The woman stated that the next contact with Gilmour was when he called her in a 'panic' to say that he had been in an 'accident' and 'was not sure if he had hurt anyone.' A witness told the court that he heard a 'loud bang' outside his home around 5.20pm that day. The Glasgow City council gardener said he looked out of his window and 'saw young lads scattered all over the car park.' The man stated that he rushed to the community centre in his bare feet to attend to the boys. He said: 'They were all in different positions – one was under a car, one or two of them were unconscious.' When asked about the teenager under the vehicle, the man replied: 'It was the front of the car on the passenger side…he was obviously in shock with the motor on top of him.' The man stated that he and Gilmour – who he identified in the dock – as well as one of the uninjured youths lifted the vehicle from the boy. The witness said Gilmour was also 'in shock' and claimed that he did not know what had happened. He added: 'Mr Gilmour then left the scene of the crime…he ran towards the USave shop on Royston Road.' Ms Docherty asked: 'What did you do?' The witness replied: 'I then left the boys, ran upstairs to put trainers on and then I went to the shop to get Mr Gilmour.' Ms Docherty said: 'What was he doing?' The witness replied: 'He was trying to hide in there.' The witness stated that he took Gilmour by the arm and handed him to the police officers who had arrived. The man claimed that he saw six of the eight boys be taken away by ambulances. Calum Weir, defending, asked the man if the atmosphere after the crash was hostile towards Mr Gilmour and he replied: 'Yes.' Mr Weir followed up: 'It's not unreasonable for a person to try and remove himself from that?'. The witness again agreed. The summary trial, before Sheriff Patricia Pryce and no jury, continues in August. Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
Scottish Sun
7 days ago
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
Britain's best-selling car brands revealed with ‘devastatingly handsome' Ford STILL topping the charts
BRITAIN'S best-selling car brands have been revealed with the "devastatingly handsome" Ford still at the top. We're over halfway through the year, and Autocar has updated its list of the most popular car brands – with one model jumping up to break into the top five. 5 The Ford Puma remains the best-selling car of the year so far Credit: Getty However, the Ford Puma has retained its top spot despite low sales at the beginning of the year. Last month saw a 1.6 per cent rise in car sales, with a whopping 150,070 vehicles sold in May. There's also been a 25.8 per cent surge in EV sales, adding 32,738 more electric cars to UK roads. Despite the increase in electric motors, there were no Tesla models in the top 10 most bought cars. Here are the most popular cars in 2025 so far. Ford Puma - 21,936 units The Ford Puma remains the best-selling car of the year, just as it was in 2024. It had a slow start to the year, but after three straight months of strong sales, it's climbed back to the top spot. The popular model appeals to drivers with its affordable pricing and range of options, including the sporty Puma ST variant. The upcoming release of the electric Ford Puma Gen-E will help cement its top spot status. 5 The second most popular car sold - the Kia Sportage Credit: Getty Kia Sportage - 19,636 units This SUV is 'fresh, eye-catching and modern,' as described by Autocar. Its designers in Seoul will be thrilled to see the much-loved model hold onto second place for another month running. The Kia Sportage offers mild-hybrid, full-hybrid, and plug-in hybrid options, giving buyers plenty of choice. Built in Europe, the car has a futuristic design which car expert Matt Saunders said caught his imagination. Matt said: 'Not sure if it was aircraft tail fins or T-bone steaks that those air vents reminded me of, but I certainly kept coming back to look at them. 'Sometimes character/full product design can be just that simple.' 5 Nissan Qashqai is the third most popular in the UK Credit: Getty Nissan Qashqai - 17,077 units This Nissan was the most sought-after car in 2022, but has since been leapfrogged by its competitors. Despite a recent dip, it remains a popular choice among drivers thanks to its strong practicality and ongoing appeal. The SUV is so popular that the average Brit is said to always be within 500m of one. The Nissan Qashqai's sales have been boosted by the addition of electrified powertrains in its third generation. 5 A Vauxhall Corsa car, which was the fourth most popular Credit: Getty Vauxhall Corsa - 16,545 units The Vauxhall Corsa has had a rollercoaster ride in annual car sales, hitting number one in 2021 before dropping out of the top 10 in 2024. In response to weak sales, Vauxhall completely redesigned the model. The Corsa now features a sleek, modern design and upgraded technology, giving it a more luxurious feel. The overhaul was an apparent success, with the Corsa now taking the number four spot for the most bought car in the UK. 5 The Nissan Juke overtook the Volkswagen Golf to claim fith spot Nissan Juke – 15,249 units The Nissan Juke is the newest model to climb the ranks, overtaking the Volkswagen Golf in Autocar's updated list of best-selling cars. The small SUV continues to be popular, securing fourth place in 2024. It got a facelift in mid-2023, which also introduced hybrid power for the first time.
The Irish Sun
7 days ago
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
Britain's best-selling car brands revealed with ‘devastatingly handsome' Ford STILL topping the charts
BRITAIN'S best-selling car brands have been revealed with the "devastatingly handsome" Ford still at the top. We're over halfway through the year, and 5 The Ford Puma remains the best-selling car of the year so far Credit: Getty However, the Ford Puma has retained its top spot despite low sales at the beginning of the year. Last month saw a 1.6 per cent rise in car sales, with a whopping 150,070 vehicles sold in May. There's also been a 25.8 per cent surge in EV sales, adding 32,738 more electric cars to UK roads. Despite the increase in electric motors, there were no Tesla models in the top 10 most bought cars. read more on motors Here are the most popular cars in 2025 so far. Ford Puma - 21,936 units The Ford Puma remains the best-selling car of the year, just as it was in 2024. It had a slow start to the year, but after three straight months of strong sales, it's climbed back to the top spot. The popular model appeals to drivers with its affordable pricing and range of options, including the sporty Puma ST variant. Most read in Motors The upcoming release of the electric Ford Puma Gen-E will help cement its top spot status. 5 The second most popular car sold - the Kia Sportage Credit: Getty Kia Sportage - 19,636 units This SUV is 'fresh, eye-catching and modern,' as described by Autocar. Its designers in Seoul will be thrilled to see the much-loved model hold onto second place for another month running. The Kia Sportage offers mild-hybrid, full-hybrid, and plug-in hybrid options, giving buyers plenty of choice. Built in Europe, the car has a futuristic design which car expert Matt Saunders said caught his imagination. Matt said: 'Not sure if it was aircraft tail fins or T-bone steaks that those air vents reminded me of, but I certainly kept coming back to look at them. 'Sometimes character/full product design can be just that simple.' 5 Nissan Qashqai is the third most popular in the UK Credit: Getty Nissan Qashqai - 17,077 units This Nissan was the most sought-after car in 2022, but has since been leapfrogged by its competitors. Despite a recent dip, it remains a popular choice among drivers thanks to its strong practicality and ongoing appeal. The SUV is so popular that the average Brit is said to always be within 500m of one. The Nissan Qashqai's sales have been boosted by the addition of electrified powertrains in its third generation. 5 A Vauxhall Corsa car, which was the fourth most popular Credit: Getty Vauxhall Corsa - 16,545 units The Vauxhall Corsa has had a rollercoaster ride in annual car sales, hitting number one in 2021 before dropping out of the top 10 in 2024. In response to weak sales, Vauxhall completely redesigned the model. The Corsa now features a sleek, modern design and upgraded technology, giving it a more luxurious feel. The overhaul was an apparent success, with the Corsa now taking the number four spot for the most bought car in the UK. 5 The Nissan Juke overtook the Volkswagen Golf to claim fith spot Nissan Juke – 15,249 units The Nissan Juke is the newest model to climb the ranks, overtaking the Volkswagen Golf in Autocar's updated list of best-selling cars. The small SUV continues to be popular, securing fourth place in 2024. It got a facelift in mid-2023, which also introduced hybrid power for the first time. The UK's most popular cars for this year have been revealed. The Ford Puma has taken the first place spot for the second year in a row. However, there has been a major shakeup across the Top 10 as Tesla sales plummet in the UK and Europe. Here's the top 10 most bought cars in the UK: 1. Ford Puma – 21,936 units 2. Kia Sportage – 19,636 units 3. Nissan Qashqai – 17,077 units 4. Vauxhall Corsa – 16,545 units 5. Nissan Juke – 10,414 units 6. Volkswagen Golf – 10,749 units 7. MG HS - 9738 units 8. Volkswagen Tiguan - 9140 units 9. Volvo XC40 - 12,606 units 10. MG HS - 12,545 units
The Courier
13-06-2025
- The Courier
Police probe hit-and-run on Dundee street
Police have launched an investigation after a motorist deliberately tried to run over two men in a Dundee street. The driver of a black Vauxhall Corsa appeared to target the pair on Balmoral Place in the city's Douglas area. The incident took place near the community centre and library just after 3.15pm on Tuesday. Footage – seen by The Courier – shows three men on foot before the car enters the street via Balmoral Avenue. The vehicle then accelerates towards one shirtless man, who rolls over the bumper but remains on his feet. The driver then turns the car towards a second man standing at nearby flats, striking him at speed and propelling him into the air before fleeing towards Balmoral Terrace. Despite the impact, neither man required medical treatment, and neighbours said the pair remained in the area following the incident. One woman said: 'It was scary seeing the footage of what happened. 'The lads who got hit didn't even leave the street, and then the uniformed police arrived. 'There were three or four officers on the street, and CID came back the next day to carry out door-to-door enquiries. 'All they told us was that an incident had happened. 'It's absolutely mental what's going on in Dundee just now.' Police confirmed the hit-and-run is believed to have been targeted. A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: 'Police are appealing for witnesses following a hit-and-run in Dundee. 'Around 3.15pm on Tuesday, 10 June, officers were called to Balmoral Place after two men were deliberately struck by a black Vauxhall Corsa. 'They did not require medical treatment. 'The incident is believed to have been targeted and inquiries are ongoing.' Detective Inspector Craig Kelly said: 'We have been carrying out extensive inquiries, including reviewing CCTV. 'At this stage, I am asking the public if they witnessed this incident to please come forward.' 'Similarly, anyone with private CCTV or dashcam footage that may assist is urged to contact us.' Anyone with information should contact police on 101, quoting incident number 2070 of 10 June, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
