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Beloved radio host Rob Dempsey dies one week after shocking cancer announcement: ‘He always had us laughing’

Popular Christian radio show host Rob Dempsey has died, one week after breaking the news to his devoted fans that he had been diagnosed with stage 3 bladder cancer. He was 57. “Rob Dempsey, HIS Radio Station Manager and co-host of Rob and Lizz in the Morning, went to be with Jesus on Wednesday evening, October...

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Lamborghini driver ‘caught speeding’ in £200k motor begs to be let off as it’s his WEDDING DAY – but cops seize his car

A driver asked police to ‘let him off’ as it was his wedding day after they found he had no insurance on a £200,000 Lamborghini.

The soon-to-be groom was picked up by road traffic officers following four reports that the lime-green sports car had been speeding.

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The seized £200,000 Lamborghini
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They ran checks on the convertible vehicle – after stopping it in Bury, Greater Manchester – which showed it did not have any damage protection.

The man then tried to use his upcoming nuptials to plead with officers to spare him punishment.

But Greater Manchester Police joked that as they had ‘no confetti on hand’, they ignored his request and ‘threw six penalty points’ at him instead.

The officers also seized the vehicle.

Writing on X, a spokesperson for the force said: “Four reports of this Lamborghini speeding in Bury.

“When stopped, driver couldn’t prove valid insurance, but asked to be let off as it’s his wedding day.

“Had no confetti on hand, so we improvised and threw six points at the would be groom instead. Car seized.”

£200k Lamborghini destroyed in smash - as man runs away from smoking wreckage

THIS is the shocking moment a £200,000 Lamborghini is wrecked in a smash with a pole as a man is seen running away from the smoking wreckage.

The incident took place yesterday, in the late morning, drawing significant attention from passersby and local authorities.

Witnesses reported hearing a loud crash as the Lamborghini, reportedly traveling at high speed, lost control and collided with a pole near Wapping station, London.

The exact cause of the crash remains under investigation, but initial reports suggest that the driver may have been attempting to navigate a sharp turn when the vehicle spun out of control.

Footage shows a man running away from the vehicle but it is not clear if he was the driver or a passerby.

Emergency services were quick to arrive at the scene, including police, fire, and medical teams.

Fortunately, there were no serious injuries reported, although the driver and a passenger were treated on-site for minor injuries and shock.

The crash caused significant damage to the front end of the Lamborghini, with debris scattered across the road.

Local residents and commuters in the area expressed their shock and concern over the incident.

“I heard a loud bang and saw the car crash into the barrier,” said one witness. “It was a chaotic scene, but thankfully, it looks like everyone is okay.”

Watch the shocking footage here.

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Chris Stapleton rips through his stellar All American songbook on final night of sold out UK tour

AMERICANA hero Chris Stapleton turned London’s cavernous O2 arena into a rip-roaring Nashville barn party on the final night of his sold out UK tour.

Armed with his trusty cowboy hat, trademark big beard and even bigger voice, he sang tales of love, heartache and good old fashioned booze-ups.

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Chris Stapleton left the crowd at London’s O2 arena in awe with a masterful set[/caption]
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The Nashville singer-songwriter’s vocal chops are unrivalled[/caption]

There were no gimmicks, just immaculate guitar work and that distinctive gravelly croon as he opened with White Horse, the rousing first single for latest album Higher.

A man of few words, Stapleton declared early on in his muffled southern drawl that there wouldn’t be much talking as he had a lot of music to get through.

And he dutifully worked his way through a stellar songbook that effortlessly switched between heart-rending ballads and meaty blues-rock riffs.

None were as heavy as his rocking homage to late American music legend Tom Petty in the form of cover I Should Have Known It, with its pulverising drums and thunderous guitar lines.

There were plenty of sweet moments in between the more muscular tracks as he traded lines and melodies with wife and muse, Morgane, who performs as part of his skilled band.

Tracks from Higher were received as well as previous set staples like Cold, Parachute and the song that started it all a decade ago, Traveller.

Mid-set solo acoustic renditions of Whiskey and You and Mountains of My Mind showcased the full range of Stapleton’s vocal talents, while recent single Think I’m In Love With You allowed Stapleton’s sexier side to shine with its slinky vocal hook.

During a rare anecdote, Stapleton explained how a British fan had told him he danced to debut album track More of You on his wedding day.

He proceeded to play the tender song in a wholesome tribute, leaving the thousands and thousands in attendance – many of which were dressed in cowboy hats and boots – hanging off the ballad’s every word.

Fan favourites Broken Halos and Tennessee Whiskey, another wedding song staple, sparked rousing singalongs late into the two-hour set.

To quote the great man’s best-loved song, this five star performance left everybody feeling as ‘warm as a glass of brandy’.

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It was a full house for the closing night of the UK run[/caption]
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He effortlessly blends melodies with wife Morgane[/caption]
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Stapleton released his debut solo LP in 2015 and hasn’t looked back[/caption]

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Popular F1 driver facing axe BEFORE the end of the season as team chief says ‘difficult decisions have to be made’

A POPULAR Formula One star is at risk of losing his spot on the grid after a disastrous home Grand Prix.

The 34-year-old was out to end his six-month podium drought in Mexico but came 17th.

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The driver came closer to crashing into his possible replacement[/caption]

But his Red Bull car struggled with braking problems, with reports suggesting that his poor year could see him axed in the final four races of the season.

Asked about his future, team principal Christian Horner said: “Look, it’s a performance based business. There comes a point in time that difficult decisions have to be made.”

His comments come after chief Helmut Marko added: “The hoped for upturn that we all expected has unfortunately not materialised.

“He may have a contract, but F1 is a meritocracy. If the performance is not right, even contracts are useless.”

Max Verstappen will have a new team-mate if the man under pressure, Sergio Perez, is axed.

And Liam Lawson is supposedly an option to replace Checo.

The New Zealander has impressed for RB in recent weeks, who are the team owned by Red Bull.

Lawson came to blows with Perez in Mexico after a controversial overtake.

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Sergio Perez is in danger of losing his spot on the grid[/caption]

Perez raged post-race: “I think the way he has come to F1, I don’t think he has the right attitude for it. He needs to be a bit more humble.

“When you come to F1, you’re obviously very, very hungry and so on, but you have to be as well respectful off track and on track.

“I don’t think he’s showing the right attitude to show a good case for himself.

“I think he’s a great driver and I hope for him that he can step back and learn from it.

“In his two first Grands Prix, he has had too many incidents. I think there will be a point where it can cost him too much.”

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I won lottery prize but got NOTHING thanks to ‘bizarre’ rule… now I’m sleeping in shop doorway with no hope for future

A MAN who won a lottery prize is now sleeping in a shop doorway after getting nothing thanks to a “bizarre” rule.

Kevin Layne, 63, was told by his local Tesco it was against policy to give him his £140 winnings.

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Kevin Layne has been served an eviction notice[/caption]
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Kevin – holding his tenancy agreement – now faces sleeping rough[/caption]
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Kevin was previously banned from his local Tesco after it refused to pay out on his Lotto win, he claims[/caption]

He instead just bought a meal deal, and claims he was ultimately banned from the store.

Now Kevin, who suffers with severe asthma, says he is at risk of becoming homeless.

His landlord served him a notice telling him to move out of the houseshare he’s lived in for three years by Friday. 

The Sun understands that the landlord says he is acting perfectly lawfully.

Kevin, from Kidderminster, Worcestershire, returned to the UK four years ago after living in Thailand and China for nearly two decades. 

He told the Sun: “I have no references or a permanent job, so finding alternative accommodation is virtually impossible.

“In case you’re wondering, homeless means homeless to me – I returned with a British passport and tried to support myself from day one. 

“Now I face homelessness with asthma, inevitably. No paid hotel for me, just a shop doorway.”

Kevin had initially been living in Blackpool on his return to the UK, but when he was offered work in Birmingham he began renting a flat in the centre of Kidderminster.

His rent has been £100 a week ever since. 

Kevin said he was given a formal notice to vacate the property or a court order will be sought.

“I’m not used to Britain, I’ve only rented two places while I’ve been back here,” Kevin said.

“One for a year and then this one for three years. I’ve tried to move to others.

“But I can’t get anywhere because my work’s not permanent, I’ve no references, it’s like I’ve just stepped off the f***ing plane again.”

He continued: “It’s getting used to Britain and I can’t get used to it. It’s turned into a place I don’t recognise at all.”

The house share has seven renters, who share two bathrooms and a kitchen.

Kevin has approached Wyre Forest Council but says they have not provided him emergency accommodation.

“I did go and see them when it all started and they’re useless, I’ve never heard from them since,” he claims.

He understands if the landlord has to apply for a court order it could take several weeks, which will buy him some time.

“It’s depressing, I didn’t think there were things like this here. I’ll have to try and find somewhere, but at the end of the day it’s not that easy,” he said.

“I have to pay for my bank account because it’s one of those virtual ones.

“It’s all the things you have to put up with if you come back to this country. Don’t forget, I’m over 50 so I’m scrap. It’s true.”

Kevin has moved his belongings into storage. 

It comes after Kevin went into his local Tesco in Comberton Hill on August 13 and tried to claim his winnings from the previous Saturday’s Lotto draw, while also picking up a meal deal.

“I paid for my food and then she (the cashier) looked at the lottery ticket and said I can’t pay that, it’s too much,” he previously told The Sun.

“I said it’s £140. I said I put it on here regularly and sometimes I put it on for a month, which is £80. I also put my phone credit on which makes it £90 – sometimes I’ve gone in that shop and paid £100.    

“She said you can’t bring that in here,” said Kevin, adding that he was then barred from the shop following a row.

A spokesperson for Allwyn, the National Lottery operator, said: “National Lottery retailers are required to pay out up to £100 in prize money, and up to £500 at their own discretion.”

They added: “It really depends on what Tesco’s own policy is with regards to paying out prizes over £100.”

We understand Tesco tries to pay out on prizes up to £500 where cash is available but it is dependent on how much cash is in tills.

The Sun has contacted Wyre Forest Council for comment.

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Kevin said he has reached out to the council to help find him a place to live[/caption]
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Kevin, 63, won £140 in a Lotto draw in August[/caption]
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Kevin eventually got his winnings from a store in Birmingham[/caption]

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