William Langley’s van crashed into decathlete Brad McStravick – who took part in two Olympic Games in the 1980s – as he road his bike in North Yorkshire.
Just hours earlier Mr McStravick had been told he had overcome cancer after years of chemotherapy, radiotherapy and other treatment, a family statement said.
He was to have travelled to his niece’s wedding the next day.
Kathryn Walters, prosecuting, said the collision happened on a straight road and Langley would have had 16 seconds to see the cyclist but didn’t react.
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The B6165 looking in the direction of Burnt Yates (Image: Google Street View)
Mr McStravick was cycling uphill on the B6165 towards Burnt Yates near Harrogate just after 6pm on August 20, 2024 on a route he knew well and had cycled many times.
Langley was behind him in a Ford Transit van and told police he didn’t see Mc McStravick until “he heard a big bang and saw a cyclist come up and over the bonnet,” she said.
A jogger behind the two heard the bang and saw Mr McStravick in the ditch and Langley stop the van and get out.
Mr McStravick was taken to Leeds General Infirmary and died of multiple injuries, ten minutes after his partner of 47 years arrived at his bedside, said Ms Walters.
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A forensic collision investigator said the van was unroadworthy, but none of its defects contributed to the collision.
Langley’s solicitor Martin Townend said: “The sun was in his eyes. He just didn’t see the cyclist. The low sun in his eyes is the reason why he didn’t see the cyclist.”
Deputy district judge Nicholas Hayles told Langley the sun in his eyes meant he should have slowed down or stopped.
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“You need to see where you are going and clearly Mr McStravick was there to be seen. Maybe it was difficult to see him, but you were driving a van with a responsibility to see where you were going,” he said.
Langley, 38, who lives on a road above Pateley Bridge, pleaded guilty to causing death by careless driving. He was given a 26-week prison sentence suspended for two years, fined £500 and ordered to pay a £154 statutory surcharge and £85 prosecution costs. He was banned from driving for two years.
As he left court, he said his advice to any driver with the sun in their eyes was to: “Slow down and stop.” He said he had sent a letter of apology to Mr McStravick’s family to the court and had nothing more to say.
Mr Townend said Langley had himself been a cyclist but had given up because of the collision.
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“He has thought about it everyday since it happened,” he said.
He had neurodivergent issues and was being treated by his GP for depression and anxiety.
He had no previous convictions and the collision had been the result of a momentary lapse. There was no suggestion he had been speeding or on his mobile phone at the time of the collision.
Mr McStravick was 68 when he died. As a decathlete, he was part of the Great Britain team at the 1980 and 1984 Olympic Games, and the Scottish team at the 1982 and 1986 Commonwealth Games. After retiring from competition he coached young athletes, including York Olympian and 400m runner Richard Buck.
Memorial tributes flood in today as the nation remembers the harrowing 9/11 attacks from twenty five years ago.
On September 11, 2001, al-Qaeda terrorists hijacked four passenger planes, flying two of them into the World Trade Center and one into the Pentagon in Washington, DC. Passengers and crew on the fourth plane fought back against the hijackers and crashed the aircraft into a field in Shanksville, Pennsylvania.
At least 2,977 died as a result.
This week, New York City honored the victims of the tragic attacks by recreating the Twin Towers with 2,977 illuminated drones.
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The memorial was developed in collaboration with survivors, victims’ family members and first responders to the scene.
President Trump delivered a speech on Tuesday honoring first responders at the White House at the time of the attacks.
He recounted a story about how he headed to Ground Zero shortly after the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the Twin Towers and claimed he was pulled from an unstable building by firefighters.
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President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania listen to the national anthem at the Pentagon
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump listen to the national anthem during the 25th anniversary commemoration of the September 11 attacks at the Pentagon in Washington, DC.
Fire Department of New York (FDNY) firefighters meet next to the reflecting pools at the 9/11 Memorial
US politicians come together to honor the fallen
Joe Biden, Laura Bush, George Bush, Michael Bloomberg, JD Vance, US Coast Guard member Matthew Palazzo and Rudy Giuliani honor lives lost during the September 11th terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center at the National 9/11 Memorial & Museum today.
Joe and Jill Biden in attendance at 9/11 memorial ceremony
Former first lady Jill Biden and former Democratic president Joe Biden look solemn during the September 11 memorial service.
WATCH: America remembers 9/11
Former US President George W Bush speaks with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani during the memorial service
Bush was in office at the time the attacks happened in 2001.
Former Democratic presidents seen paying their respects
Charles Schumer, Hillary Clinton, Bill Clinton, Michelle Obama and Barack Obama were all seen paying their respects at the US marks the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.
Barack and Michelle Obama arrive at NYC’s commemorative memorial service for the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks
On 9/11, as America was under attack, the order came: Get every goddamn plane out of the sky. Thirty-eight landed at an obscure airport in Newfoundland. What followed was humanity at its best…
On September 11, 2001, Virgin Airlines flight 75 from Manchester to Orlando, Florida, was taking a very special group of passengers across the Atlantic. Ninety of them were terminally ill children who were fulfilling a lifetime ambition to visit Disney World through the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
When they touched down however, the youngsters would have been shocked to look out of their windows and find not Mickey and Minnie waiting to greet them but a squad of grim-faced police surrounding the plane. The officers were taking no chances over who might be on board.
That day – 25 years ago – the Virgin aircraft was the first of 38 packed passenger jets to land at the remote airport of Gander in Newfoundland, Canada, as I did this week.
First responders and mourners arrive at the 9/11 memorial before a ceremony commemorating the 25th anniversary of the attacks
Trump lashes out over claim he made up 9/11 rescue story: ‘She’s unattractive inside and out’
Donald Trump is lashing out at critics, saying a personal tale he told about his own experience after 9/11 at Ground Zero is ‘fake.’
The President delivered a speech on Tuesday honoring first responders at the White House. He recounted a story about how he headed to Ground Zero shortly after the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the Twin Towers and claimed he was pulled from an unstable building by firefighters.
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Critics like California Governor Gavin Newsom quickly labeled the story a ‘lie,’ Rachel Maddow said his story was ‘dubious’ and many online claimed that Trump faked the story.
Trump then took to Truth Social to blast that narrative, and specifically New York Magazine, which published a story claiming that the President told a ‘weird lie about where he was on 9/11.’
Sat alone on Parliament Square, nervously waiting for the vote, is widower James Marment.
He is clutching a handwritten cardboard sign, which says: ‘My wife died in pain and anxiety in July. She should have had the right to decide how she died.”
His voice cracks with emotion as he tells The Mirror the way his wife Suzie, which he described as her ‘worst nightmare’ – she had been ‘locked in’ her body unable to move, speak or even blink.
He explained how Susie, a radiographer for the NHS for 40 years, from Battersea died of a very rare neurological disease called PML, a virus in the brain which causes ‘every faculty’ to fail.
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“Her worst nightmare was to be locked in, being unable to hear and see what was happening and not being able to express herself and that’s what happened to her,” he said.
“She was given tremendous support and care at the Royal Trinity Hospice on Clapham Common but there is nothing they can do with a patient who is losing control over every faculty.
“She was such a caring person, who fundraised for McMillan, and she did not want her family to see her suffer in a way that caused them pain and anxiety. She was always thinking of other people. She was unable to move, to speak or even blink her eyes. We did not wish her to die like that.
“It was very distressing indeed, which is why I am here today. To try and help other people not to have to go through that.
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“We knew she wanted to go months before but there was no way she could.
“I was beside her bed with her daughter when she finally died and it was a blessed relief for her and for us.
“She was a magnificent woman, one of life’s lovely people. She should not have had to suffer in that way.”
James Marment said his wife ‘should have had the right to decide how she died’(Image: Daily Mirror)
The supermarket has made the change in response to customer demand
Tesco has introduced a significant change to its own-brand range in response to customer demand. The supermarket giant says that 80% of its shoppers are eager to eat more healthily and reduce their consumption of ultra-processed foods.
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The retailer has now confirmed it has “banned or restricted” the use of 114 ingredients across its Tesco Own Brand range – an increase of 49 on last year – including artificial colours, aspartame and monosodium glutamate. Tesco states it has set out specific requirements for its own-brand suppliers regarding the use of additives, permitting them only where necessary for food safety, shelf life or quality, and in the smallest quantities required.
Alice Ritchie, Head of Healthy and Sustainable Diets, said: “Making healthy, sustainably produced food affordable and accessible for every household is a priority for Tesco. We’re working hard to reformulate our products to make them healthier and more nutritious and we provide clear guidance to our Own Brand suppliers on the use of additives. As part of this, we have restricted the use of 114 additives in our Own Brand products”.
Tesco says it has spent the past eight years working to reformulate its products “without compromising on taste or quality”. This has involved examining a broad range of nutrients and ingredients vital to maintaining a healthy diet, with efforts to reduce calories, saturated fat, salt and sugar.
The retailer states it is working in close partnership with branded suppliers to guarantee it is providing healthy and HFSS-compliant branded products. Its range also aims to support dietary shifts towards healthier, lower-fat, salt and sugar diets in line with the Eatwell Guide, reports the Mirror.
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The supermarket confirmed its commitment to greater transparency surrounding UPFs, as shoppers are keen to see simpler, more recognisable ingredients listed on packaging. Rather than simply removing ingredients, its product development teams are focused on boosting positive nutrients by incorporating vegetables, fruit and increased fibre, while maintaining flavour throughout.
It added: “As we navigate our role in the conversation around UPFs, our commitment to food safety and quality remains paramount. We will continue our work to make health as simple and accessible as possible – making it easy to shop quality whole foods (including fruit and veg, whole grains, beans and pulses) at prices customers can afford.”
Tesco is far from the only major retailer addressing the issue of UPFs. Last year, M&S launched its “only” range using minimal ingredients, which it says has been welcomed by customers.
These use short, recognisable lists of real-food ingredients without industrial additives, emulsifiers, or preservatives. It also displays the ingredients with weights on the front of the packaging so shoppers can see at a glance what they are buying.
Figures in the North Yorkshire Council post-implementation review show that Settle College’s Year 7 cohort fell from 93 pupils in 2025/26 to 67 in 2026/27 — a reduction of 26 pupils, or around 28 per cent.
Following the publication of the review this week, the school’s governing body has announced that it will fund transport for eligible pupils from communities including Bentham, Ingleton, Burton in Lonsdale and surrounding catchment areas.
The scheme will apply to pupils starting in September 2027 whose applications are submitted by October 31, and will continue for future intakes.
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The college has also said eligible families of pupils who joined Year 7 this month and are currently paying transport costs will be reimbursed.
Headteacher Gareth Whitaker said governors had acted because any changes resulting from the council review would not take effect in time for September 2027 admissions.
“We want families to be able to choose their local school without transport costs becoming a deciding factor,” he said.
The council review found that the proportion of the school’s Year 7 pupils eligible for free home-to-school transport had fallen from 63.8 per cent in 2023/24 to 47.8 per cent in 2026/27.
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At the same time, the proportion of transported Year 7 pupils using paid travel arrangements rose from 1.4 per cent in June 2025 to 18.6 per cent in May 2026.
Mr Whitaker is due to address councillors when the post-implementation review is considered next week to explain the impact on schools and rural communities.
The college will also explain the new transport offer at its open evening on Thursday, October 1, from 6pm to 8pm.
The review says Settle was the exception among four secondary-school case studies, with cohort sizes at the other schools remaining broadly stable.
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It adds that the fall at Settle could be linked to greater awareness of the new transport policy in its second year, although it stresses that other admissions factors may also be involved and says further monitoring is needed before firm conclusions can be drawn.
The report also suggests the policy may be influencing parental choice.
The proportion of Settle College’s Year 7 cohort choosing the school when it was their catchment school but not their nearest school fell from 31.9 per cent in 2024/25 to 17.2 per cent in 2025/26 and 13.4 per cent in 2026/27.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani shook hands with former Mayor Rudy Giuliani as families, mourners and politicians gathered at the site of the September 11 attacks, 25 years after the devastation.
Mamdani, who was 9 years old and in his fourth grade classroom on the Upper West Side when the World Trade Center was hit, has faced an avalanche of anti-Muslim rhetoric and pleas from right-wing critics, including Giuliani, to avoid this week’s 9/11 ceremonies.
They could be seen briefly chatting and shaking hands before they each parted ways at the solemn ceremony in lower Manhattan.
The city’s first Muslim mayor has steered this week’s commemorative events to ensure focus remains on the families, victims, first responders and the city’s recovery, and his office released thousands of never-before-seen documents that appeared to reveal that Giuliani’s administration and subsequent mayors knew the dangers of the toxic aftermath despite assuring the public of lower Manhattan’s safety.
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Giuliani, once seen as “America’s mayor” in the wake of the attacks, has spent the last several years in courtrooms across the country battling criminal indictments, bankruptcy and a defamation lawsuit surrounding the 2020 presidential election as he became consumed by baseless conspiracy theories.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani exchanged brief remarks and shook hands with Rudy Giuliani during a 9/11 memorial in Manhattan commemorating the 25th anniversary of the attacks (Getty)
The 82-year-old former mayor joined pleas from right-wing figures calling on Mamdani to avoid Friday’s memorial. Giuliani has said his presence “offends” him and claimed Mamdani is “disturbing the people who are the most important people at that celebration.”
“He stands in direct support of the movement that killed their children,” Giuliani said. “You’d have to be a fool to resist that.”
Twenty-five years ago, a commercial airliner hijacked by al-Qaeda terrorists struck the North Tower of the World Trade Center in lower Manhattan, the first of four attacks on September 11, 2001 that killed nearly 3,000 people and set in motion a series of profoundly world-changing events.
Mourning Americans are gathering across the country and at the site of the attacks for a familiar annual ritual: reading the names of the people who were killed at the World Trade Center, at the Pentagon, and in a field in Pennsylvania.
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A ceremony at the site of the Twin Towers began with a tolling bell and a moment of silence at 8:46 a.m., the moment the first plane, American Airlines Flight 11, hit the 96th floor of the skyscraper.
More moments of silence will follow to recognize the moment a second plane struck the building when the towers collapsed, when the Pentagon was hit, and when United Airlines Flight 93 crashed in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, after passengers fought back against the plane’s hijackers.
All living former presidents will attend the Manhattan ceremony, along with Vice President JD Vance.
President Donald Trump, however, will not attend, purportedly because he is not allowed to deliver remarks. The president will attend a ceremony at the Pentagon.
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But for the first time, the ceremony at the National September 11 Memorial and Museum will hold a seventh moment of silence to honor people who died from illnesses related to the attacks.
This week, more than 170,000 pages of newly released records, never before shown to the public, revealed that New York City officials knew of potential dangers from exposure to Ground Zero toxins despite repeated assurances to the public that the air was safe to breathe.
Over the two decades that followed, thousands of first responders and other New Yorkers developed lung disease, neurological illnesses and cancers linked to expansive recovery efforts and their lives in the shadow of the attack, as clouds of chemicals, cement dust, asbestos and other toxic debris lingered in the air and in buildings.
According to the World Trade Center Health Program, more than 9,000 people have died from 9/11-related illnesses, including 600 firefighters — exceeding the nearly 3,000 people killed in the attacks themselves and the more than 300 firefighters who died in the rescue efforts.
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In Shanksville, mourners will read the names of the passengers and crew members of Flight 93, on which passengers fought back against four hijackers and forced the plane away from Washington, D.C., averting what was expected to be another devastating attack on the nation’s capital.
Elliot Anderson opted to sign for Manchester City over Manchester United this summer and then lit the blue touch paper ahead of the first derby of the season.
Not content with making his preference for a move to the Etihad over Old Trafford clear this summer, Elliot Anderson opted to stir the pot on arrival at Manchester City and ensure the reception he receives on the first derby day of the season will be more than a little spicy.
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Anderson was United’s top target for a midfield vacancy this summer and he was admired on his last visit to Old Trafford, when he shone for Nottingham Forest towards the end of last season. But his £116million fee proved too steep in a summer when United had to rebuild their midfield and the England international wanted to move to City anyway.
Keen to win over new friends at the Etihad, he used an interview on the club’s official website to take a potshot at United, which is always a sure-fire winner amongst City supporters and staff. He called his new club the “kings of Manchester,” a remark which didn’t go unnoticed at United.
Anderson was pointing out that City had held the whip hand in this fixture “for as long as I’ve known”, which isn’t exactly inaccurate but will also fan the flames ahead of Sunday’s Old Trafford showdown.
It was a remark that United head coach Michael Carrick was never going to agree with. Carrick won his first game in charge against Pep Guardiola’s City in January, but he is aware the tide has turned since his playing days, when he won 17 of his 31 derbies, losing just three.
“I’m definitely not using that phrase at all, no,” said Carrick, when Anderson’s jibe was put to him, but he did go on to deliver a more balanced appraisal of how United are trying to claw their way back up towards clubs like their cross-town rivals.
“I understand it, and I think going into the Champions League game and talking about the expectation there, I think it’s a really good thing that it’s shifted in a way, and all of a sudden there are different things asked of us now to maybe what was a few months ago, and we’re in the Champions League.
“That in itself shows the steps we’ve made, and we need to be in the later stages of that, and then the expectations around that. We know that, and we’re humble enough and realistic enough to know where we’ve come from in recent history, and we need to, and we want to be better, and we want to be challenging more. So that’s where we’re at.
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“It doesn’t mean that we can’t and we won’t. It means we still hope, we believe, and we expect that we can be and we should be, but I understand the bigger picture.”
Anderson’s presence as part of City’s £326million midfield rebuild is a fascinating subplot to Sunday’s fixture. While Anderson, Enzo Fernandez and Ayyoub Bouaddi have reshaped the Blues’ midfield at considerable expense, United spent £155million on three midfielders of their own.
Carlos Baleba is yet to make his debut after signing from Brighton, but Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans have settled in well and the latter, a £35million addition from Aston Villa, has been impressive in the last three games.
“I think they’re all technical and able to take the ball and play forward, whether that’s a pass, a run, a dribble, and connect the game forward. I think it’s nice to be able to draw upon that and have that in the team,” Carrick said of his midfield options, including Kobbie Mainoo and Mason Mount.
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“Youri’s settled in fantastically. Andrey settled in great. Mason, we’re asking him to do slightly different things to maybe what he’s done in the past, but I think you’ve seen tonight [vs Sabah] and in pre-season how natural it is for him to be able to do that.
“Going back to Youri, I think every game he’s getting better, and you can see the connections and the understanding between each other is growing all the time.”
As you’ve gotten older, you may have noticed that your periods have changed over time. I know for myself, my once 10 day periods are now down to a very neat (and heavy) three days now that I’m in my late thirties.
It may feel strange but according to Dr Clair Grainger, GP at Superdrug Online Doctor, it’s perfectly normal to experience shifts in your periods over time. After all, our bodies are always changing so why would menstruation be the exception?
Dr Grainger says: “Hormone levels naturally fluctuate at different stages of life, influencing everything from cycle length and flow to symptoms such as cramping, mood changes and PMS.
“While some changes are expected, it’s important to know what’s normal for you. If your periods suddenly become much heavier, significantly more painful, become very irregular after previously being regular, or you’re experiencing bleeding between periods or after sex, it’s worth speaking to a healthcare professional.”
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Dr Grainger also shared how our periods change throughout our lives right up to menopause.
How your periods change throughout your life
Periods during teen years
This is the time when periods first arrive for a lot of people (though they can come earlier) and the shift can be quite a shock to the system. Dr Grainger says: “When periods first begin, it’s common for them to be unpredictable. During the first few years after your first period, the hormonal communication between the brain and ovaries is still maturing, meaning ovulation doesn’t always occur every month.
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“This is why teenagers often experience irregular cycles, periods that are early or late, and bleeding that varies from month to month. Cramping can also feel particularly intense during adolescence, while acne, bloating and mood changes are common as hormone levels fluctuate.”
Some of the most common symptoms experienced during this time include:
Irregular periods
Heavy or light bleeding
Period pain
Acne
Mood swings
Bloating
However, while some pain and cramping is expected around this time, Dr Grainger urges that it should never interfere with everyday life, saying: “Although painful periods are common, they shouldn’t be dismissed if they’re stopping someone from attending school, exercising or enjoying everyday life.”
Speak to your GP if you are experiencing this.
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Periods in your 20s
Dr Grainger shares that this is the time when periods tend to settle: “For many people, periods become more regular during their twenties as hormone levels stabilise and ovulation becomes more consistent. Cycles often become easier to predict, although stress, travel, weight changes and exercise can still influence them.
“This is also the decade when many people begin using contraception, which can change the pattern of their periods. The combined contraceptive pill, for example, can help prevent ovulation, regulate cycles, reduce menstrual bleeding and improve period pain.”
However, this isn’t foolproof and you may have to work with your sexual healthcare provider to find the solution that sticks for you.
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Common symptoms at this time:
Periods in your 30s
As this is the time when many people settle down and have children, the cycle tends to be regular but can be impacted by pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding can impact menstrual cycles.
Dr Grainger says: “When periods return after having a baby, they may initially be heavier, lighter or more irregular than before.
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“Many people also find that this decade brings busier lifestyles, with holidays, weddings and major life events becoming more common. If a period is due to coincide with an important occasion, period delay medication may be an option for those who are medically suitable.”
Common symptoms at this time:
Periods in your 40s
Dr Grainger advises: “During your forties, many people begin the transition towards menopause, known as perimenopause. Oestrogen and progesterone levels become more variable, meaning periods often become less predictable.
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“Cycles may become shorter or longer, bleeding can become heavier or lighter, and you may occasionally skip periods altogether. Alongside these changes, many people experience hot flushes, night sweats, sleep disturbances and mood changes.”
Common symptoms at this time:
Dr Grainger adds: “Although changes during perimenopause are common, severe period pain or very heavy or frequent bleeding shouldn’t simply be accepted as part of ageing.
“If symptoms are affecting your quality of life, it’s important to seek medical advice, as there are a range of treatment options available and it’s important to exclude serious underlying causes.”
A Singaporean chief executive has failed in his bid to recover thousands of dollars that he spent on luxury gifts for his ex-girlfriend during their relationship.
Chander Agarwal sued his ex-girlfriend Felicia Lee to recover $370,000 he spent on luxury gifts from brands such as Hermes, Dior and Prada to first class flight tickets.
Mr Agarwal, who is the chief executive of listed logistics company TCI Express, met Ms Lee during a flight in 2019. Ms Lee is a former flight attendant and later worked as an insurance agent and medical sales officer, the court was told.
The pair were in a relationship from September 2022 to December 2023. The couple parted ways after Mr Agarwal suspected Ms Lee of infidelity.
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Mr Agarwal filed the lawsuit in March 2024, arguing that the gifts were loans that had to be repaid.
The Singapore High Court this week dismissed the case, saying that most of the sums were gifts that Mr Agarwal had “willingly” given to Ms Lee and couldn’t be considered loans.
Chander Agarwal sued his ex-girlfriend Felicia Lee to recover $370,000 he spent on luxury gifts from brands such as Hermes, Dior and Prada to first class flight tickets (TCI Express)
Mr Agarwal said he paid S$206,000 ($162,491) on credit card bills, S$129,000 ($101,754) on foreign trips, S$20,000 ($15,775) on her annual life insurance premium, a university programme and S$17,000 ($13,409)on a feng shui master to “spiritually harmonise” Ms Lee’s flat, the court heard.
Senior Judge Lee Seiu Kin said Mr Agarwal “displayed a consistent pattern of showering [Lee] with lavish gifts” even before they were involved in a romantic relationship and assured her that he did not expect repayment.
Ms Lee argued that the gifts were given to her “out of love and affection” and not as loans.
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Mr Agarwal produced a handwritten agreement with both of their signature to support his claim, which Ms Lee denied signing.
The judge said Mr Agarwal’s case lacked documentary evidence as he could not produce any proof that Ms Lee had acknowledged receipt of the loans she allegedly requested.
“It is incredible that for a relationship that lasted for more than a year with so many WhatsApp messages exchanged between them, the claimant could not point to any written evidence to support his case,” the judge said.
“The evidence before me clearly shows that the claimant, smitten by the defendant, had showered her with expensive gifts during their relationship,” the judge added.
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“Unfortunately, when their relationship ended on a sour note, [Mr Agarwal] became embittered and was determined to extract a price from her.”
The judge also noted that Mr Agarwal was “clearly a man of ample means who has expensive tastes”, in contrast to Ms Lee.
“It is also inherently incredible that the defendant, with her relatively modest salary, would repeatedly borrow such significant sums to spend on luxury items,” the judge added.
In the judgement, the judge quoted the famous The Mourning Bride: “Heav’n has no rage, like love to hatred turn’d, nor hell a fury, like a woman scorn’d.”
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He said: “This case shows that such emotion is not the sole province of one gender.”
In 2023, another Singaporean man had filed two lawsuits to recover S$3m ($2.3m) from a woman who rejected his romantic advances, BBC reported.
National Rail has provided advice on people travelling on CrossCountry, Greater Anglia and Great Northern trains.
Advice for CrossCountry customers:
Tickets will be accepted on:
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The two CrossCountry services operating before and after your cancelled service
Thameslink services between Peterborough and Hitchin connecting in to Great Northern services between Hitchin and Cambridge
EMR services between Ely and Peterborough
Greater Anglia services between Ely and Stansted Airport
Advice for Greater Anglia customers:
Trains are unable to run between Thetford and Cambridge North;
Trains between Ipswich and Peterborough have been suspended.
For people travelling between Bury St Edmunds, Cambridge and Peterborough, they are told to travel to Cambridge, change on a Thameslink train to Stevenage and then board a train at Stevenage to Peterborough.
Advice for Great Northern customers:
All lines are blocked between Cambridge and Kings Lynn. National Rail “strongly advises” delayed journeys between these stations until late.
Tickets will be accepted on the following services:
Thameslink and Great Northern services between London stations, Cambridge, and Ely
Greater Anglia services between London Liverpool Street, Cambridge, and Ely
London Underground services between London Terminals
Gakpo was close to leaving Liverpool in the summer but the 27-year-old has started the season in excellent form, assisting all three of Alexander Isak’s goals in the Premier League, including both in the 2-1 win at Ipswich last Friday.
The Netherlands international was ruled out of Wednesday’s Champions League win over Atletico due to “adductor issues”, however, after feeling discomfort on both sides following the win at Portman Road last week.
It meant Barcola made his first start for Liverpool since his big-money move from Paris Saint-Germain and the winger impressed with a bright showing before he was removed late in the match due to cramp.
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Liverpool will assess both players following training on Friday and Iraola said: “Barcola was just cramps. We have to evaluate how he is today, but there is no injury. I think he should be available if everything goes normal.
“Cody we will see. We will try today and see if he is ready for tomorrow or if we need to wait until the next one.”
Iraola remains unbeaten in his first four games at Liverpool and the Reds arrive into Saturday afternoon’s meeting with Fulham after back-to-back wins over Ipswich and Atletico, but the Basque also believes there is still lots of improvement.
Iraola’s side have scored two goals in all four of their games so far and he said: “The team has goals in it. In all of the games we have been dangerous and created chances, we have scored two [in the last two] and could have scored more. Now it’s about being more efficient.
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“So not conceding the two goals against Newcastle, not conceding the two goals against Forest. It’s also when the goals come because I don’t think we’re starting games too well. We [started well against] Ipswich and the games look more comfortable when you start like this.
“I would like to score the fist goal to make things easier, but we have to have the right mentality. We didn’t start badly against Atletico but I think the start of games is one of the parts where I think we can be a bit better. I want us to impose ourselves from the beginning.”
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