A university student leader died in a road crash while fleeing police, hours after ‘feeling pressured’ into drinking at a meal with diplomats from China, an inquest heard. PhD student Shiqiang Zhou reached speeds of up to 100mph in a VW Golf as he tried to evade pursing traffic officers in Bolton, Greater Manchester. But … Read more
The dream of a flying car just got one step closer to reality, after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) granted approval to a hybrid ground-air vehicle that can soar at speeds of 100 mph. The Terrafugia Transition received a Special Light-Sport Aircraft airworthiness certificate from the agency, giving it the green light for takeoff. A … Read more
Reckless driver leads police on 100mph chase through busy town as he races on WRONG side of road and through red lights to avoid arrest Craig Gibbs, 32, led police on high-speed chase through Bridgwater in Somerset Reckless Gibbs drove down side streets at speed and crashed into parked cars At Taunton Crown Court, the 32-year-old … Read more
Passengers have travelled in the Virgin Hyperloop for the first time — riding the system’s levitating pod through a vacuum tube at speeds of over 100 mph. The test run yesterday served as a key safety demonstration for the technology, which Richard Branson’s Virgin group hopes will revolutionise transportation. Virgin Hyperloop Chief Technology Officer Josh Giegel and Director of … Read more
Violent carjacker caught by police after falling over trying to jump onto back of getaway motorbike is jailed for nearly five years Corey Palmer, 21, knocked an elderly man to the ground before stealing his Audi Palmer then led police on 100mph chase through Sutton Coldfield in bid to flee After he crashed the Audi … Read more
Moment two drivers race along M62 at 100mph seconds before father kills his three-year-old son in horror crash after tyre blew on his Honda Civic Israr Muhammed from Batley in West Yorkshire was racing against Adam Malloy They drove at 100mph before a 16-year-old tyre popped on Muhammed’s Honda He lost control and crashed into … Read more
Father who killed his three-year-old son in 100mph race crash on motorway is jailed for four-and-a-half years Israr Muhammed, 41, killed his son when he crashed during a 100mph race Father lost control in the random encounter with Adam Molloy, 29, on motorway Molloy tailgating Muhammed in outside lane of M62 near Goole, East Yorkshire … Read more
Judge apologises to woman, 83, after she was hauled to court charged with killing speeding biker, 51, who crashed into her at junction doing 100mph in a 50mph zone Mavis Witts, 83, was cleared of any wrongdoing in death of Stephen Ferguson, 51 After collision in Rugby, Warwickshire, Ms Witts charged with dangerous driving Judge apologised … Read more
Wheelie foolish! Moment a reckless biker pulled a 100mph wheelie – as he sped past an unmarked police car Lee Embleton, 51, was filmed driving on the A194 in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear On September 11 he admitted dangerous driving at Newcastle Crown Court He is due to be sentenced on November 13 after getting … Read more
An alfresco August is on the cards for staycationers thanks to drive-in cinemas, a 100mph zip-wire line, mega-mazes and ‘Dark Sky’ forests Drive-in cinemas are set to be the hit of 2020, says Holiday Hero Neil Simpson The ‘mega maize maze’ at Hirsty’s Family Fun park allows for social distancing Farms across the country are … Read more