The new scheme to help passengers left stranded by cancelled trains will start on September 20

The Government has announced a new scheme to help passengers whose trains have been cancelled, starting this weekend.

From Sunday September 20, passengers whose trains are cancelled will be able to use other services free of charge – ending being stranded at stations and the need for costly re-bookings.

Currently, the Department for Transport (DfT) says passengers are paying the price for a “system which prioritises shareholders when trains are cancelled.”

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Adding: “People are left to wait on platforms for operators to agree ticket acceptance, rush to catch another service across the station, buy a new ticket, or abandon their journey altogether – with countless meetings, appointments, and reunions missed as a result.”

The changes this weekend come as part of Government reforms to rail services, including the creation of Great British Railways (GBR) which The DfT says will bring railways under stronger public control to “put passengers and their experience first.”

What is changing?

From Sunday September 20, passenger’s whose trains are cancelled will be able to transfer to another service run by a different operator to complete their journey at no additional cost.

Customers holding a valid ticket will be able to travel on another participating operator’s train, departing within two hours before or after their original cancelled service, using a direct or reasonable alternative route.

Passengers will need to show their original ticket to customer support staff on their new service as proof of purchase, with no requirement to download a new ticket.

The Dft says cross-operator ticket acceptance is already in place across all publicly owned operators, but from Sunday September 20, this expands to include CrossCountry, GWR and Avanti West Coast and Chiltern Railways, bringing operators running key intercity routes across the UK into the scheme to support thousands more passengers.

Rail Minister Lord Hendy said: “This is a simple, common-sense change that puts passengers first. No one should be left stranded because of a fragmented railway when their journey is disrupted. From this weekend, if your train is cancelled, you can get on another operator’s service and carry on your journey without paying again.

“We’re fixing the railway from the ground up, making it simpler, fairer and easier to use, as we move towards Great British Railways and put public service back at the heart of our railways.”

Who is covered?

Following the expansion this weekend, the following operators will be taking part in the scheme. East Midlands Railway will join the scheme at a later date:

• c2c
• Gatwick Express
• Greater Anglia
• Great Northern
• LNER
• London Northwestern Railway
• Northern
• Southeastern
• Southern
• Thameslink
• South Western Railway
• Transpennine Express
• West Midlands Railway
• Avanti West Coast (new)
• Chiltern Railways (new)
• CrossCountry (new)
• Great Western Railway (new)

The DfT says expanding ticket acceptance signifies the Government’s “common-sense approach” to reform the overly complicated and outdated rail fare system ahead of the establishment of GBR.

Adding they are investing £156 million in new ticketing schemes so that by 2027, with pay-as-you-go becoming available at over 100 more stations across Greater Manchester, the Midlands and the South-East.

Digital ticketing allows passengers to download an app that uses GPS to track their journeys to calculate the best fare without physically checking in and out or buying a ticket in advance.

A new GBR website and app is also said to be in development, which will serve as a one-stop shop, with passengers able to buy tickets, check train times and access support in one simple-to-use app.

Alex Robertson, Chief Executive of the independent watchdog, Transport Focus said: “When passengers are delayed, they just want to get where they need to be, not worry about whether their ticket will be accepted on another train.

“This is a welcome change that we have long called for and should make it easier for people when services are cancelled.

“The key now is making sure passengers get clear information about their options whenever disruption occurs.”

With the Sun linking with Mars, productivity is firmly on the cards. This is an energetic start to the week.

Gemini, Cancer and Leo, it’s a placement of possibility for you, so grab it with both hands. Open your heart and your mind to what could be.

Keep this positive energy going, and this week will see great things happen. You have the power.

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Aries

March 21 to April 20

It’s an energetic start to the week, one that gives you a solid platform to set your goals and then go for them. However, to really make this work for you, think about what you want to achieve. As much as your ability to share inspired ideas with others is to the fore, precision will be important too. Otherwise, your energy may end up getting scattered and get wasted.

Head here for everything you need to know about being an Aries

Taurus

April 21 to May 21

The Sun is our core energy; Mars gives us the desire to express our passions. Today’s link between them is an opportunity to be both enthusiastic and persuasive. Your words can carry more clout, but it’s where you are completely gripped by something that they’ll land best. A further bonus is that your mind can be agile, and all this sees you creative and productive.

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Gemini

May 22 to June 21

Your ruler, the celestial winged messenger, sparks brilliantly. The original idea you have could enthuse you and motivate you to move forward at speed. Not your usual fare for a Monday, true, but if something has been capturing your imagination, do believe it is worthy of working with. Another energy can also see you attend to delayed practical chores.

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Cancer

June 22 to July 23

Fiery Mars may not naturally thrive in your sign, but today, his link to the radiance of the Sun gives you a great platform to be single-minded about a project or plan that requires stamina and drive. If someone doesn’t quite get the merits of this, don’t be deflected. You may even need to let go of some vague self-doubts but truly focus Cancer and go for it.

Head here for everything you need to know about being a Cancer

Leo

July 24 to August 23

The Sun’s rulership of your sign confers many possibilities. At its best, it gives you a great platform for individualism, self-confidence and passion. With Jupiter, the planet of optimism, continuing with you until next year, you can and will showcase many talents. Yet past issues or hurts may still have been calling out for your attention. Now you can make sense of why.

Head here for everything you need to know about being a Leo

Virgo

August 24 to September 23

There are two dominant planetary influences today, and you are one of the signs that can benefit most. They give you a great opportunity to focus on an individual plan with a firm eye on your future horizons, while also collaborating where needed. Your talent is for precision, but when melded with innovation and your abundant drive, things look even more promising.

Head here for everything you need to know about being a Virgo

Libra

September 24 to October 23

Mercury in your sign appreciates fairness and open communications. It can also emphasize your skills as a listener. Equally, it can give you a push to believe in any new ideas you are developing. Today these are supported by the planet of innovation. Just know that even if these are not gaining immediate recognition, you’re paving the way for future progress.

Head here for everything you need to know about being a Libra

Scorpio

October 24 to November 22

You might find yourself wanting to push back against the usual routines of the new week and scanning faraway places or holiday packages. If you are fortunate to be enjoying some free time, you may even do something completely spontaneous. Yet if a restless spirit does show up, you can also use this to do some deep thinking or meaningful research, Scorpio.

Head here for everything you need to know about being a Scorpio

Sagittarius

November 23 to December 21

The Sun is pushing you not so much to seize the spotlight, but to appreciate your worldly value. Intriguingly, his link to the driven Mars, in the part of your chart to do with shared resources or long-term finances, could prime up action around where you live. And if this is something you want to change or use as a base for a small business, do push forward.

Head here for everything you need to know about being a Sagittarius

Capricorn

December 22 to January 21

A fun friend, but who you spark off, may have featured over the weekend. Whatever pursuits you enjoyed together, you can enter the week keen to repeat the moment. However, this expansive vibe can be one you turn to your personal advantage. Don’t hold back from thinking outside the box either, Capricorn, but do embrace the spirit of competition.

Head here for everything you need to know about being a Capricorn

Aquarius

January 22 to February 19

Your modern ruler is encouraging you to showcase your more progressive and creative ideas, and its link today to the communicator and planet of precision, Mercury, gives you a fine chance to express them with added charisma and sparkle. Yet that doesn’t mean that they are airy, for there is every chance you can also align this energy with business-like nous.

Head here for everything you need to know about being an Aquarius

Pisces

February 20 to March 20

Sometimes planets align where we need to pause and reflect; at other times, we need to put our foot to the floor and go for it with all our might. With the sky’s two energy maestros of the combining in such a supportive way now, if there is something or some you feel excited about, don’t hold back from pushing forward at pace. Whatever happens, it will be a buzz.

Head here for everything you need to know about being a Pisces

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Prime Minister Mark Carney has said Canada is seeking a “unique alliance” with the European Union (EU) but not membership of the bloc, as its trade war with the US intensifies.

“What we are looking – and will begin discussions for – [is] a unique alliance with the European Union,” Carney told reporters in Toronto on Sunday.

Carney will this week travel to the UK and France, where he is due to address the European Parliament in Strasbourg.

His comments come after the Wall Street Journal reported that EU officials were open to a suggestion from Carney that Canada could become an “associate member” of the bloc, according to officials from both sides.

Carney instructed his special envoy to Europe to “scope out the most ambitious possibilities short of full membership”, the paper reported.

Speaking to reporters at the Toronto International Film Festival, Carney denied Canada was seeking formal membership, saying: “We share the same values. We have the same priorities, and we have very complementary strengths.”

He continued: “We’re stronger together. And this is at a time when the world’s more dangerous and divided, and friends need to stick together at these times.”

In recent weeks, Canada and the US have been locked in an escalating trade war, after trade negotiations between the two countries broke down in late August.

The US has imposed tariffs on key Canadian sectors including steel, aluminium and lumber, as well as introducing an additional 50% levy on about C$28bn ($20bn; £15bn) of Canadian goods.

In response, Ottawa slapped levies of up to 50% on C$28bn ($20bn; £15bn) of American products, from steel to furniture to cotton T-shirts.

While in Europe, Carney will attend European Commission Ursula von der Leyen’s State of the European Union address. The Canadian leader will also travel to Liverpool to meet with UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham.

Since taking office, Carney has promoted a strategy aimed at creating a “more independent, more resilient economy”, in the wake of increasingly hostile policy towards his country from the Trump administration.

Trump has talked about making Canada a “51st state” of the US, and recently ordered the US government to rename Lake Ontario as “Lake America”.

In January, Carney urged middle powers to come together during a speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, adding that the “old order is not coming back”.

I’ve been cooking broccoli for years, but coating it in a basic ingredient before it goes in the oven has taken it to a whole new level of umami deliciousness.

Of all the tasty vegetables available, broccoli has never been one I’ve particularly favoured. Yet it appears I simply hadn’t found the right recipe and way to prepare it.

While I’d typically boil broccoli, roasting it has proved to be a genuine revelation. It lends the vegetable a caramelised sweetness and a texture that’s both crisp and tender.

That said, even roasted broccoli can become repetitive over time, so I’m constantly searching for methods to enhance it without requiring excessive effort. I’ve previously prepared the broccoli with garlic, lemon juice and Parmesan cheese.

On this occasion, I’ve uncovered one ingredient in my kitchen cupboard that delivers tremendous flavour – miso paste.

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How to make broccoli tastier with miso

The original recipe I tried recommended using one tablespoon of miso paste per head of broccoli, though you can adjust this according to your taste.

To prepare it, cover the broccoli florets with miso until thoroughly coated, then roast at 200C for approximately 20 to 25 minutes, or until the edges turn crispy and caramelised.

Applying one tablespoon of miso per head of broccoli delivers a delightful umami flavour, though if you prefer bolder tastes, try using two tablespoons for a more intense savoury profile.

From my own testing, I discovered that mixing the miso with a small amount of olive oil before combining it with the broccoli ensures the flavour distributes more uniformly.

What is the best miso to use

Roasting emphasises the inherent sweetness of broccoli, and white miso (shiro miso) complements it beautifully.

Its gently sweet and salty character elevates the caramelised florets without dominating them.

If you’re keen to experiment with different varieties of miso, here’s how their flavours compare:

White miso – the mildest form of miso – works brilliantly with roasted vegetables.

Yellow miso – this version is aged longer than white miso, producing a deeper, more concentrated savoury flavour. It’s a superb substitute if you prefer a more pronounced umami taste.

Red miso – recognised for being the most powerful and salty variety owing to its prolonged fermentation period. While red miso is ideal for soups and heartier dishes, it can readily overpower the flavour of roasted broccoli.

The return of “Dancing with the Stars” and a new album from Luke Bryan are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.

Also among the streaming offerings worth your time this week, as selected by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists: A new album from Carly Rae Jepsen, RuPaul in “Stop That Train” and “Marvel’s Wolverine” video game.

New movies to stream from Sept. 14-Sept. 20

— It can be easy to miss some of the late summer standouts in theaters, but a number of them land on premium video-on-demand Tuesday. Matt Johnson’s “Tony,” starring Dominic Sessa as a young Anthony Bourdain, is a charming coming-of-age tale set over a 1970s summer on Cape Cod. Alexander Ullom’s “It Ends” is about friends on a late-night food run who become trapped on an infinite highway. And David Robert Mitchell’s “The End of Oak Street” is an Amblin-inspired suburban romp, with family drama and dinosaurs.

— “Stop That Train” (Sept. 20 on Netflix) stars RuPaul as the American president, and “Drag Race” alumni Ginger Minj and Jujubee play stewardesses on a train, the Glamazonian Express. Such is the setup of this bonkers comedy from “Hairspray” director Adam Shankman about a train speeding toward disaster.

— Very possibly the best movie I’ve seen in 2026 first came out in 1970. Satyajit Ray’s “Days and Nights in the Forest” has long been unavailable, unlike some of the Bengali master director’s other films. But a restoration released earlier this year revived a too-little-seen masterwork. It’s now streaming on the Criterion Channel, with an introduction from Wes Anderson. In it, three privileged bachelors from the city vacation in a rural Indian district populated by Santhals, an Indigenous group. Their interactions with the locals, as well as an elegant young woman (a beguiling Sharmila Tagore) visiting a family house, in ways both small and profound traverse chasms of caste, class and gender.

— AP Film Writer Jake Coyle

New music to stream from Sept. 14-Sept. 20

— He knows what works, and that’s what he continues to provide. Country all-star Luke Bryan will release his ninth studio album, “Signs,” on Friday — a 12-track collection of radio-ready classics. The medium is the message: These are feel-good tracks meant to warm the listener, from the crush-worthy “Country and She Knows It” to the cheeky “Fish Hunt Golf Drink” and beyond.

— Anthrax — one of the “Big Four” leaders of the thrash metal scene alongside Metallica,Megadeth and Slayer — is back with the band’s first album in a decade. “Cursum Perficio,” out Friday, follows 2016’s “For All Kings” and promises huge riffs and venomous vocals. Start with the nearly seven-minute face-melter “The Edge of Perfection.”

— Carly Rae Jepsen returns with a double album, “Day & Night,” also out Friday. For those who really, really, really like her energetic synth-pop, you’ll want to jump straight to the second half. The first is full of psychedelic flair, with dreamy ’70s references instead of her familiar dance-pop. Together, they make for a dynamic listen from an evolving performer.

— AP Music Writer Maria Sherman

New series to stream from Sept. 14-Sept. 20

— “Dancing with the Stars” cha-chas back to TV with a two-night premiere on ABC and Disney+ beginning Tuesday. Episodes also stream next day on Hulu. This time, experienced dancers like Jenna Dewan (who starred in “Step Up”) and Julia Stiles (who starred in “Save the Last Dance”) compete against novice dancers like Maura Higgins (“Love Island” and “Traitors”), Tatyana Ali (“The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air”) and Ciara Miller (“Summer House.”) Time will tell if this 35th season will be as popular as last year’s go-round, which delivered the show’s strongest overall ratings since 2019 and its best season finale in 10 years.

— Apple TV premieres Season 6 of its spy hit “Slow Horses,” starring Gary Oldman on Wednesday. The new episodes are adapted from Mick Herron’s sixth and seventh books in his “Slough House” series. Olivia Cooke’s Sid Baker resurfaces after she supposedly died from a gunshot wound to the head.

— A “Reacher” spinoff called “Neagley” launches with Maria Sten (Frances Neagley) as the star of the Chicago-set show. Instead of being someone who attracts trouble like Jack Reacher, Neagley is a private investigator who chooses her battles. The series debuts Wednesday on Prime Video, the same day as “Reacher”’s Season 4 finale.

— The Sega arcade game “Golden Axe” has been adapted into an adult animated series for Paramount+. All 10 episodes drop Wednesday. The voice cast includes 2026 Emmy nominee Matthew Rhys, Danny Pudi (“Community”), and Lisa Gilroy (“The Paper”).

— Ella Beatty is the first female “Monster” in Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan’s anthology series for Netflix. She stars as Lizzie Borden, who was accused of killing her father and stepmother in the late 1800s. It premieres Thursday, Sept. 17.

— AP Writer Alicia Rancilio

New video games to play from Sept. 14-Sept. 20

— “Marvel’s Wolverine” is probably the crankiest of our major superheroes, but it doesn’t make him any less beloved. In this new game, he’s dragged back into action by Team X to fight a corporation that’s bent on kidnapping and eliminating mutants. Turns out old Logan’s surliness has some benefits, thanks to a “rage mode” that makes him deadlier as he gets angrier. Expect cameos from the likes of Mystique, Sabretooth and Jean Grey in an adventure that bounces from Canada to Japan and beyond. Sony’s in-house studio Insomniac Games has developed three terrific Spider-Man titles, so the expectations for this piece of the Marvel Universe are high. The claws come out Tuesday on PlayStation 5.

— In Nintendo’s “Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave,” four fighters aim to test their mettle in the Heroic Games. If you’re a fan of this franchise, though, you’re probably craving something other than solo gladiatorial combat. Indeed, each of the four heroes has a story to tell as they explore the sprawling Dagdan Empire, diving into dungeons and recruiting allies with the goal of eventually defeating a demon god. That means a lot more of the tactical, turn-based team combat that has made previous Fire Emblem epics so addictive. Start rallying your troops Thursday on Switch 2.

— Lou Kesten

The brother of Hayden Panettiere’s ex-boyfriend Brian Hickerson has spoken out after being arrested for disorderly conduct Saturday following a bar brawl involving Brian.

Zach Hickerson, who was placed into custody following an incident at a Greenville, South Carolina restaurant, told TMZ that the public’s misconceptions about the death of the actress caused tensions to escalate during the incident.

According to an eyewitness, the brothers were heckled about Panettiere’s death before Zach was arrested. 

‘This is the problem with y’all putting stuff on the Internet: People fill in their own holes and then they want to attack people for no reason,’ Zach said following his release from a jail facility.

He continued, ‘It’s just super-frustrating all that we’ve been through and all the rumors that get started and then people believe them, and then they attack as a result of the rumors.’

Zach added, ‘That’s what pi**es me off,’ noting that he will ‘eventually’ clarify any falsehoods linked to the tragic case.

The Daily Mail has reached out to Hickerson’s legal representatives for further comment on the story. 

Brian, 37, and his brother appeared to be in a heated exchange with hecklers on Saturday at a Greenville, South Carolina restaurant, prior to police placing Brian in handcuffs

The brothers appeared to be in a heated exchange with hecklers on Saturday at a Greenville, South Carolina restaurant, ultimately leading to police placing Brian in handcuffs and Zach being arrested.

The brothers had been drinking at the Wild Wing Cafe, an eyewitness told TMZ Sunday, when other patrons on hand allegedly heckled the siblings over Panettiere’s August 16 death.

The eyewitness told the outlet that ‘about five middle-aged people’ had been at a nearby table, and women in the group had confronted the Hickerson brothers at their table numerous times.

It was not immediately clear if the women had been seeking to de-escalate the tense situation between the men at their table and the brothers, the eyewitness told the outlet.

The situation escalated when Zach confronted one of the male patrons at the table, the eyewitness said, and things appeared to get physical as the two were approaching the bar.

The one-time actor had been ‘drinking for hours’ with his brother Zach at a back table at the restaurant when he got up and went to the bar, according to the outlet.

At that point, the confrontation attracted the attention of others at the restaurant, with others physically getting involved, the eyewitness said, adding that a table had been knocked over and glasses had been tossed on the floor. 

A worker appeared to be standing in front of Brian during the conflict. Hickerson, who was wearing a green hoodie and light-colored jeans, had been talking to some people when things got heated and he was seen picking up a bar stool and flinging it backwards.

A worker appeared to be standing in front of Brian during the conflict at the restaurant. Though he was later placed in handcuffs, Brian managed to avoid arrest and was released

According to an eyewitness, the brothers were heckled about Panettiere’s death before Zach was arrested; Brian and Panettiere pictured in LA in December of 2018 

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Zach said Sunday, ‘It’s just super-frustrating all that we’ve been through and all the rumors that get started and then people believe them, and then they attack as a result of the rumors’

The video showed Hickerson being lifted up and carried out of the saloon by a man in a red baseball cap as a bartender shouted, ‘Let him go!’

Brian wound up handcuffed by police and was seen claiming they had leaked details about Panettiere’s death as he sat cuffed on the curb, according to footage obtained by TMZ.

Brian and his brother were in conflict with some other people outside the restaurant when police arrived on the scene, an eyewitness told the outlet. He was seen in images sporting a facial cut following the conflict.

A source told TMZ that Hickerson was handcuffed by police and started shouting at them: ‘GPD leaked it when my girlfriend died,’ an obvious reference to Panettiere’s death.

Brian managed to avoid arrest and was released. However, Zach was reportedly heavily intoxicated and ‘yelling profanities,’ leading to his arrest in connection with disorderly conduct.

Brian and Zach were both present at the Greenville, South Carolina condo where Panettiere was pronounced dead at age 36.

According to the Greenville Police Department’s incident report, Zach told police that Brian was sleeping in a separate room of the Airbnb when he arrived and found the actress unresponsive in a chair.

Zach stated that Brian administered Narcan – a medication that reverses opioid overdoses – and that they performed CPR while communicating with 911 dispatchers.

The one-time actor had been ‘drinking for hours’ with his brother Zach at the Wild Wing Cafe when he got into a heated argument with some other people and flung a bar stool behind him

Panettiere wrote about her volatile and often abusive relationship with Hickerson in her memoir that was published on May 19, just three months before she died of a suspected drug overdose

Brian has since met with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) amid their investigation into the actress’ suspected overdose death, TMZ previously reported.

Local and federal investigators reportedly believe the actress was sold drugs that may have caused her death, and authorities are now focused on identifying the suspected dealer.

Panettiere’s toxicology reports and official cause of death have not yet been released. 

The Nashville star had a volatile and tumultuous on-and-off relationship with Hickerson beginning in 2018.

Brian had been arrested and charged in connection with domestic abuse involving Panettiere multiple times.

In 2021, he pleaded no contest to two felony counts of injuring a spouse or girlfriend, resulting in jail time, probation, domestic violence classes, $500 in restitution, and a five-year protective order, per People.

Brian started yelling at cops for leaking details about Panettiere’s death as he sat cuffed on the curb, according to footage obtained by TMZ. Above, Panettiere seen in 2022

Hickerson was arrested and charged for domestic violence involving Panettiere multiple times. Above, Hickerson in a 2020 mug shot

Zach previously told TMZ: ‘There are a lot of assumptions, speculations and accusations currently swirling.

‘The truth will come out as the authorities complete and release additional details from the investigation. And that is important because the people who loved and adored Hayden deserve the truth.’

Zach described Panettiere as ‘one of the most precious individuals on this earth.’

He also argued that the star’s friends and family should be allowed to mourn her passing without any ‘additional noise.’

He added: ‘At this time, I want to clarify my involvement in effort to keep the focus on the fact that we lost one of the most precious individuals on this earth and to allow those that cared about her to mourn without additional noise, chaos, and misinformation being created and propagated by the media as well as the public.’

The founder of a popular car show was killed in a fiery car crash after his McLaren slammed into a tree in California just an hour after he was pulled over by the police. 

James Wehr, 27, died after the supercar split in two and burst into flames following the early morning crash on Saturday in Irvine. 

The owner of South OC Cars and Coffee, which hosts weekly car shows, was riding in a 2019 McLaren 720S with another driver, who also died, police said. 

Wehr, who was identified as one of the victims by friends and family on social media, posted a clip on Instagram of a police car parked behind the black supercar at Newport Beach just an hour before the deadly crash. 

It was unclear why the vehicle had been pulled over.

He posted another photo of the McLaren parked in front of the Pendry hotel moments later. 

According to investigators, the car had been stopped at a traffic light before it accelerated at a high rate of speed, causing the driver to lose control. 

The car clipped the curb and barreled into a tree at around 12.20am, leaving both passengers dead, the Irvine Police Department said.

Circumstances surrounding the cause of the crash, including if other vehicles were involved, remains unclear. 

The car clipped the curb and barreled into a tree at around 12.20am causing the vehicle split in half and catching fire, leaving both passengers dead

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The owner of South OC Cars and Coffee, which hosts weekly car shows, was riding in a 2019 McLaren 720S with another driver, who also died

Sarah Wehr, the entrepreneur’s mother, described her son as a ‘magnificent man’ with a love for his people, family and friend that was ‘second to none.’

‘I remember your first steps at our home in Perth, Australia. The first time you said “Dada!”, your very first word. I remember you sleeping through the night at 8 weeks. I remember everything. All of it,’ she wrote on Instagram. 

‘Your insanely great belly-laugh and your cheeky smile. Thank you for all the years we were blessed to know and love you James. This slices from all sides. I hope you’re getting a beer with Gramps as you both watch over us all. I love you son.’

Emma, Wehr’s wife, posted an emotional set of photos of the pair, including on their wedding day, alongside a heartbreaking tribute to her late husband. 

‘James, I never thought the day would come that I’d have to say such a final goodbye,’ she wrote. 

‘Getting the opportunity to love you will always be the greatest blessing in my life. I grew up with you and you opened my eyes to everything the world had to offer. You had such a zest for life and drive like no one I’ve ever met. 

‘You’re smart, kind, funny, loving, and genuinely one of the best people I’ve had the pleasure of knowing. Like I said in my vows, I’m so grateful to have gotten the chance to live my life at the same time that you lived yours and whether its in this lifetime or the next my heart will always find its way to you. Rest easy my love.’

His sister, Sophie Wehr, posted a collection of childhood photos with her brother and said: ‘James, thank you. I’ll live every day with you in mind and do everything I can to make you proud.’

Emma, Wehr’s wife pictured above, posted an emotional set of photos of the pair, including on their wedding day, alongside a heartbreaking tribute to her late husband

Wehr had posted a clip on Instagram of a police car parked behind the black supercar at Newport Beach just an hour before the deadly crash

Emma described her husband as ‘smart, kind, funny, loving, and genuinely one of the best people I’ve had the pleasure of knowing’

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‘I can’t imagine a world without you,’ she added. ‘I love you so much, I always will.’

‘My darling nephew James.. Rest easy beautiful boy. I will always love you. You left a legacy and will be in our hearts forever,’ his aunt, Milly, wrote.  

Wehr had attended a car show hosted by South OC Cars and Coffee just earlier that day.

‘It was so exciting to see everything roll in,’ Sarah Wehr wrote. ‘Thank you to our incredibly excellent volunteers, as well as everyone who brought their cars, bikes and trucks. Love this community so much.’

Wehr co-founded the car show with his father, Simon Wehr, and spent years hosting the meets together every Saturday at the Outlets at San Clemente. 

The organization estimated that from 800 to 2,500 vehicles attend the events. 

‘Getting to see people come out every week and enjoy the show. We see multiple generations of people walking around with their cars, and it’s a great environment. We’re super lucky,’ Wehr previously said of the shows, according to the Post.

Frankie, a friend and fellow car-enthusiast, recalled working with Wehr at a restaurant and watching him ‘become so successful in the automotive industry.’

Sarah Wehr, the entrepreneur’s mother pictured above, described her son as a ‘magnificent man’ with a love for his people, family and friend that was ‘second to none’

Wehr co-founded the car show with his father, Simon Wehr pictured above, and spent years hosting the meets together every Saturday at the Outlets at San Clemente

Wehr’s sister, Sophie Wehr pictured, posted a collection of childhood photos with her brother and said: ‘I’ll live every day with you in mind and do everything I can to make you proud’

‘You were someone I truly admired and looked up to,’ he wrote. ‘You always showed me love, while talking more s*** than anyone else could. Things won’t be the same without you around, and I’ll cherish every memory we ever had.’

‘The fact that you supported me and wanted to be the first guest on my podcast meant more to me than you know. You are family bro,’ he continued. 

‘I just wish I had one more chance to laugh with you, hear you talk your s***, and tell you how much you meant to me. I love you and miss you.’

Amanda, another friend and frequenter of South OC Cars and Coffee car meets, described Wehr as a ‘modern day Paul Walker’ and ‘an icon in the car the community.’

‘This will not only rock the local car groups, but it will do so world wide. I have had the pleasure of meeting fans, friends, and followers of his from out of state as well as out of country. You will be missed James. Thank you for creating a community that became a family,’ she wrote. 

‘He was a photographer, car enthusiast, entrepreneur, and more. He was a son, husband, friend, leader, and icon in the car community. He will be forever missed. He passed away on Paul Walkers birthday, if that isn’t a sign or a testament I don’t know what is,’ she wrote on a separate post. 

‘James Wehr, you touched hearts of people from Southern California, to Australia, and even further around the world…We are so proud of him and everything he accomplished in his life time. Though he was taken from us too soon, his memory lives on in each and every one of us. Thank you for creating a community for us James, a family, and a home.’

Jasper, another friend and car enthusiast, said Wehr was one of his ‘biggest inspirations and one to keep pushing me in life for the better part of a decade.’

Wehr previously said of the shows: ‘We see multiple generations of people walking around with their cars, and it’s a great environment. We’re super lucky’

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Wehr, seen with his family, had attended a car show hosted by South OC Cars and Coffee just earlier that day

Friends described Wehr as one of the ‘biggest inspirations,’ a ‘modern day Paul Walker’ and an ‘icon in the car community’

‘To be honest, there were times where I wanted to be just like you, but in my own way,’ he said.

‘I think we’ve driven thousands of miles together, on rallies, drives, swapping cars and doing road trips together. Plus our trips, events, drinks, cigars, deep talks, and the hundreds of hours we spent together playing games with the rest of them.

‘We had big dreams, big goals, promises we made each other. And when it’s all said and done, and I see you again, you’ll see that we achieved it all. I’m going to miss you, but I’ll never forget you.’

The Daily Mail reached out to the California Highway Patrol, the Irvine Police Department and South OC Cars and Coffee for comment.

The Rhythm & Tunes music festival, originally a free gathering for blues enthusiasts, has evolved over time.

Darlington Rock ‘n’ Blues Club began booking bands that started with Rhythm ‘n’ Blues and later developed their unique styles.

The event is organised by Darlington Borough Council in partnership with Darlington Rock n Blues Club and Gasto Promotions.

Performances were held at venues including The Forum Music Centre, Vesuvio, The Britannia and The Quaker House.

British bands from the 60s and 70s like The Animals, The Yardbirds, Chris Farlowe, and The Pretty Things have previously headlined the festival.

This year’s festival got underway on Friday evening (September 10), with performances from Emily & Stu, Kerrison Collective, The Mainline and Black Caddillac invenues across the town.

The festival’s main Market Square stage hosted tribute acts Blondied, Fu Fighters and Chilifornication on Saturday (September 12).

On Sunday (September 13), music fans enjoyed performances from The Boneshakers, The Addiction, John Verity Band and Band of Friends.

Food and alcohol stalls kept the music lovers refreshed throughout.

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Councillor Libby McCollom, Darlington Borough Council’s cabinet member for local services, said the festival has grown significantly over the years.

She said: “One of our ambitions in the Council Plan is to create thriving places and connected communities and nothing brings people together more than music.

“I hope lots of people will come down and enjoy the wide variety of acts who are performing.”

Cllr McCollom also revealed the festival will undergo a revamp next year, with organisers planning a new musical theme designed to embrace an even wider range of music.

A spokesperson for the force said its priority is to get ‘best value for money’

New figures suggest Cambridgeshire Police spent nearly £2 million pounds on uniforms over three years. Freedom of Information figures obtained by Custom Embroidered Patches UK, show the police force spent £1,987,693 on uniform procurement between the 2023/24 and 2025/26 financial years.

A significant amount of uniform is disposed of each year, with the force saying this is due to items often being ‘heavily worn’ or ‘old. It also may include new uniforms for newly recruited officers.

Responding to the claims, a spokesperson for the force said: “Our priority is to get best value for money when procuring and disposing/recycling uniform, and these figures should be seen in context. The total spend on uniform over three years was just under £2 million. This does not however represent the value of kit that is disposed of.

“£529,000 of this figure was spent on items that are recycled or reused where appropriate, including body armour, batons, handcuffs, ballistic plates and metal work such as badges and insignia. Any uniform that is returned unworn goes back into stock, however, returned uniform that is heavily worn or very old, such as when an officer retires, is not reused.”

Their team of 2,819 contains 64 per cent officers and the data showed Cambridgeshire Police reported an average spend of £705 per individual. According to a police force spokesperson, the net figure of £1,458k over the three years also includes dry cleaning costs for loan tunics, lab coats and occasional body armour covers and is therefore not all related to the purchase of kit.

A Cambridgeshire force spokesperson added: “The net figure of £1,458k over the three years also includes dry cleaning costs for loan tunics, lab coats and occasional body armour covers and is therefore not all related to the purchase of kit.

“It is also worth noting that uniform costs over part of this period would have gone up because of the Government uplift programme, which saw the force raise its officer head count by more than 200.”

A dispersal order, giving officers powers to arrest people who have been told to leave the area, is in place for York city centre until midnight on Monday (September 14), North Yorkshire Police said.

The force said extra patrols have also been deployed in the area after officers received reports of “individuals causing a nuisance and damage within business premises, climbing scaffolding, and being involved in shop thefts”. 

“This behaviour is unacceptable and is having a negative impact on businesses, residents and visitors to the city,” a police spokesperson said.

They urged parents and guardians to ensure they know where their children are.

“If you believe your child may be among the groups involved, please contact them and arrange for them to leave the city centre,” the police spokesperson said.

“Our priority is to keep York safe for everyone.”

They added: “Additional patrols are in the area and officers will continue to take robust action against anyone involved in criminality, anti-social behaviour, disorder or theft.

“We would like to thank local businesses and members of the public for their patience and support while officers deal with the situation.

“Anyone who witnesses criminal behaviour or has information about those involved should report it.

“If a crime is in progress or there is an immediate threat to safety, call 999. Otherwise, report information via our website or by calling 101.”