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A reckless driver who sped at 64 mph in a 30 mph zone—after drinking two lagers—caused a fatal crash that killed Donna Brighton, a grandmother celebrating her 60th birthday, and injured two others. Thomas Goulty received a two-year prison sentence, while taxi driver Sarwar Mohammad, who admitted fault for the turn, got a suspended six-month sentence and 100 hours of unpaid work. The judge called Goulty’s actions devastating, banning him from driving for five years.

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A 31-year-old man, Aaron Singh-Dhillon, got two years in prison after speeding over 60 mph in a 40 mph zone, crashing into a car and killing 74-year-old David Hold — a beloved great-grandad — while seriously injuring his partner. The family mourns his sudden loss, calling him a cherished dad, grandad, and great-grandad. Singh-Dhillon pleaded guilty to causing death and serious injury by careless driving, received a five-year driving ban, and must pass an extended test before ever getting behind the wheel again — a sobering reminder of how deadly reckless driving can be.

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Leicestershire clawed back from the brink after a brutal 27-point deduction for pitch violations — announced just before their crunch match against relegation rivals Hampshire — to secure a dramatic five-wicket win. Coach Alfonso Thomas turned the shock into fuel, rallying his team with a fiery halftime speech that ignited an all-out performance. Though still 19 points from safety and needing a miracle against league leaders Warwickshire, the victory has reignited hope and fan support, setting the stage for a high-stakes One-Day Cup final with momentum on their side.

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A man who was speeding 34 mph over the limit and had been drinking lagers is sentenced to two years for causing the death of a woman celebrating her 60th birthday in a fatal crash. The taxi driver, also found guilty of careless driving, gets a suspended sentence and 100 hours of community service. Both drivers’ reckless actions led to the collision, which also seriously injured two others. The judge stressed the profound loss to Mrs. Brighton’s family, and Goulty is banned from driving for five years — a sobering warning about the deadly cost of dangerous driving.

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A Leicester mum lost her HR job while on maternity leave after her employer, First Recruitment, quietly decided to axe her position — even before they met with her. Offered a remote-ruining gig in Dunstable, she declined, but the tribunal sided with her, calling the dismissal procedurally unfair for not exploring alternatives. Though she won, no back pay — since she’d likely quit anyway — but she’s still entitled to a smaller compensation payout. A cautionary tale: how you handle redundancy matters more than you think.

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A murder charge against Harinder Kaur in the Leicester van death case has been dropped, leaving her facing a perverting-the-course-of-justice charge set for April 2027. The investigation, initially led by Leicestershire and East Midlands units, was handed to Met Police after prosecutors believed Major Singh was killed in Hounslow before being transported to Leicester. With key details still murky and the legal saga far from over, the focus now turns to whether Kaur obstructed justice — and what the courtroom will reveal next.

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A man sentenced to two years in prison for speeding and causing a fatal crash that killed a beloved 74-year-old grandfather and left his partner seriously injured. Driving 62 mph on a 40 mph road, Singh-Dhillon struck David Hold’s car as he pulled out of a junction — the impact sent Mr. Hold to the hospital where he died from cardiac arrest. His family honored him as a cherished patriarch, while authorities emphasized the deadly cost of speeding, hoping the sentence brings closure and warns others: speed kills, especially in urban areas.

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Hampshire’s relegation to Division Two is official after a dramatic five-wicket Leicestershire win, fueled by a 158-run fifth-wicket stand between Nick Kelly and Ben Cox — the latter sealing it with a winning boundary off a no-ball. Skipper Ian Holland’s bowling also played a key role. Despite a 27-point penalty for a poor pitch, Leicestershire still cling to a slim mathematical chance of survival, depending on beating Warwickshire next week and Essex slipping further — a scenario that could steal Warwickshire’s title hopes.

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Leicester City’s new goalkeeper, Dai Cornell, is ready to step up after a surprise free-agent move from Preston — all while main keeper Jakub Stolarczyk sits out with a season-ending injury. At 35 and with his eleventh club under his belt, Cornell brings grit, experience, and locker-room leadership that manager Russell Martin says is exactly what they need as they chase promotion back to the Championship.

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A 74-year-old man, Terrance Taylor, is behind bars for six years after a decades-old sexual assault on a child was finally reported — and he’s now facing life-altering consequences. The victim, now an adult, bravely came forward this year, leading to his arrest and conviction on multiple counts of child sexual assault. Despite denying everything during interrogation, Taylor couldn’t explain why the victim would fabricate such a horrific story. Detective Katie Harris praised the survivor’s courage, hoping her testimony will empower others to speak out no matter how long ago the abuse occurred. Leicestershire Police are urging anyone with similar stories to come forward — justice isn’t too late. Taylor also faces a permanent sex offender registration and a lifetime restraining order, cutting off all contact with the victim forever.

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