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Metro
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Former cabbie swaps one-bed council flat for £4,000,000 beach home after raffle
A retired cab driver who won a £4 million beach pad said he used to drop people off at fancy houses and can't believe he now has his own. James Moughton, 71, scooped the incredible West Sussex property, plus £250,000 in cash, in the latest Omaze Million Pound House Draw. The four-bedroom home boasts three reception rooms, panoramic sea views, a guest house, direct beach access, a boat house, multiple terraces, an outdoor kitchen and BBQ area and a wood surround Skargards hot tub. James, who lives in a one-bedroom council flat in Hull, bought a £25 ticket in the hope of winning a house that would change his family's lives, but never thought it would become a reality. The ecstatic grandad said: 'I've got a daughter, a son and grandchildren— they're all over the moon for me. I can't wait to have all the family come and stay – everyday will feel like a holiday here. 'I'm from a council estate, but now I own a coastal paradise. I can't believe I'm going from a one-bedroom flat to a £4 million mansion! 'Things like this just don't happen to people where I come from. The last thing I won was a soft toy at the Hull Fair!' James revealed said he'd been having an uneventful and boring week before Omaze turned up at his home. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video 'I think the highlight had been nipping to the shops and avoiding getting sunburnt! 'Then all of a sudden I get a knock at the door and someone tells me I've won a prize—initially I thought it must be a wind-up! 'I was gobsmacked, I could've fallen through the floor! I went to see my daughter afterwards to crack open a bottle of fizz to celebrate!' He described the house as 'absolutely stunning', adding: 'The sea views are something else—it's literally right on the beach. 'I've even got a hot tub looking out across the sea—my grandson's going to love that. Now I've got the beach as my back garden, I think it's time I learnt to swim. My son said he's going to teach me, but I'll just dip my toes in for the time being'. In regards to its epic size, he joked, 'The dog shower in the garage is bigger than my current bathroom!' James, who spent 20 years driving a cab in Hull, added. 'When I was a cabbie, I used to drop people off at fancy homes—now I've got one of my own!' The house lies a short walk away from East Preston and Rustington, with its range of shops, cafes and wine bars. Angmering station, a little over a mile from the property, offers direct trains to London Victoria in around 90 minutes. As well as making James a millionaire, the Sussex house draw raised £4.1 million for the MND Association. Motor neurone disease (MND) is a fatal, rapidly progressing neurological disease that affects the brain and spinal cord, which in turn impacts how people walk, talk, eat, drink and breathe. The MND Association focuses on improving access to care, research and campaigning for those people living with or affected by the condition. The cause is close to James's family's heart. Daughter, Katie, spent time working directly with people with MND and says she has seen at first hand the 'devastating' impact of the disease. James said: 'I'm thrilled Omaze has raised such a massive amount for the MND Association. 'I followed (late rugby player) Rob Burrow's story—what he went through was heartbreaking. It's wonderful that the money raised from this Draw will help others like him.' More Trending Tanya Curry, Chief Executive at the MND Association said: 'It's hard to put into words just how much the incredible amount raised means to all of us—it represents a real beacon of hope for the whole MND community. 'Since our partnership with Omaze began in May more than 300 people will have been told they have MND and at the same time they will have been told there is no treatment, there is no cure. 'The money raised will help us change that. Your generosity will help us rewrite what it means to be diagnosed with MND and start a revolution in MND research. 'Through the development of our Research Nurse Network many more people with MND will be empowered to access cutting edge clinical trials, paving the way for the breakthrough we are all so impatient to see.' Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: 'Where has the water gone?' Hosepipe ban comes into force for millions MORE: Yorkshire Water hosepipe ban may be in place until winter after incredibly dry spring MORE: Man stabbed through armour during historic re-enactment gone wrong
Daily Mirror
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
'I used to drop people off at fancy homes - now I've got my own with Omaze win'
Former cabbie James Moughton, 71, won the £4million West Sussex house as well as £250,000 in cash after he bought his winning entry for just £25 as part of an Omaze subscription A former cabbie has been floored after winning a £4million mansion, saying the last thing he won was a "soft toy from Hull fair." James Moughton, 71, bagged the keys to a luxury West Sussex property in the latest Omaze Million Pound House Draw. He has since swapped his modest, cramped home in Hull for panoramic sea views, declaring it as "the best tip I've ever had." James will also have direct direct beach access from his four-bedroom home and a Skargards wood surround hot tub. His stunning new property comes mortgage free and with all legal fees covered. James, who spent 20 years driving a cab in Hull, has also been given a whopping £250,000 in cash to help him settle in. James, who bought his £4M winning entry for just £25 as part of his Omaze subscription, said he purchased the ticket in the hope of winning a house that would change his family's lives, but never thought it would ever become a reality. 'It's a feeling I couldn't even have dreamed of before,' he said. 'When I was a cabbie, I used to drop people off at fancy homes—now I've got one of my own." He can decide whether to live in the house, rent it out for a supplementary income or sell it whenever he wishes to become a cash multi-millionaire. If James decides to keep the stunning property, it is estimated that the £250,000 would enable him to run the house for many years. If he decides to rent it out, local estate agents estimate that the property could achieve a long-term rental value of approximately £6,000 per month. James, who lives in his one-bedroom council flat in Hull, has two children, daughter Katie,28, and son Michael,29, and a granddaughter Harper, 4 and grandson, Kasper, 3. Now he plans to bring the whole family together at the home for 'a big seaside celebration'. The ecstatic grandad said: 'I've got a daughter, a son and grandchildren— they're all over the moon for me. I can't wait to have the family come and stay - everyday will feel like a holiday here. I'm from a council estate, but now I own a coastal paradise. I can't believe I'm going from a one-bedroom flat to a £4 million mansion! Things like this just don't happen to people where I come from. The last thing I won was a soft toy at the Hull Fair. 'I used to be a cabbie and it's safe to say this is the best tip I've ever had! When I was working I'd spend my days navigating traffic—now all I'll have to navigate is my best route to the hot tub.' James revealed what he'd been doing prior to his big win: 'I was having such an uneventful and boring week before Omaze turned up—I think the highlight had been nipping to the shops and avoiding getting sunburnt. 'Then all of a sudden I get a knock at the door and someone tells me I've won a prize—initially I thought it must be a wind-up! I was gobsmacked, I could've fallen through the floor! I went to see my daughter afterwards to crack open a bottle of fizz to celebrate." The retired cabbie continued: 'The house is absolutely stunning. The sea views are something else—it's literally right on the beach. I've even got a hot tub looking out across the sea—my grandson's going to love that. Now I've got the beach as my back garden, I think it's time I learnt to swim. My son said he's going to teach me, but I'll just dip my toes in for the time being. 'The place is massive, especially compared to my little flat; the dog shower in the garage is bigger than my current bathroom. The births of my children and grandchildren were the best days of my life, but winning this place is running it close."
Scottish Sun
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Chaotic pics reveal rollercoaster's dramatic crash off track at family funfair leaving woman and child injured
Terri is still "in so much pain" FUNFAIR HORROR Chaotic pics reveal rollercoaster's dramatic crash off track at family funfair leaving woman and child injured A WOMAN and child were rushed to hospital after a horror rollercoaster crash at a family funfair. Terri Murray was enjoying a day out with her niece and nephew at Knightly's Funfair Towyn, in Wales, on Saturday afternoon. Advertisement 5 Terri Murray had been visiting the Knightly's Funfair Towyn, in Wales Credit: WNS 5 She was riding the Gold Mine Express with her nephew, 10, when their cart derailed Credit: WNS 5 The 39-year-old was taken to hospital where she stayed overnight Credit: WNS Panic ensured when the 39-year-old and her nephew, 10, went for a ride on the Gold Mine Express and heard a "sudden bang". The cart they boarded suddenly derailed off its tracks and sent the pair flying 6ft to the ground. Terri smashed her head on a metal bar as she crashed down, while also desperately trying to shield the youngster. The battered and bruised pair were treated by paramedics before being taken to Ysbyty Glan Clwyd hospital. Advertisement They remained there overnight for monitoring. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) said they had "been notified and are making initial enquiries'. Terri, from Birkenhead on the Wirral, told North Wales Live: "There was a loud bang, then it derailed. I headbutted a metal frame as the carriage came off the track and fell to tracks on the floor. I hit that and the floor. "I pulled my nephew in close to my chest saving him as much as possible from getting hurt, he has a sore leg and is bruised and very shaken up, we both are." Advertisement Terri also told how her 18-year-old niece, who has learning needs, has been traumatised since witnessing the nightmare. The 39-year-old is still struggling with her injuries, and claimed to be "in so much pain". "It was so scary, all I keep thinking was thank God we're alive because it could have been so different, we could have been badly hurt or life changing or worse, dead," she added. A HSE spokesperson said: 'We have been notified and are making initial enquiries." Advertisement Knightly's Funfair Towyn was contacted for comment. This comes after another woman who was thrown from a fairground ride "like a ragdoll" at 60mph recalled the horror moment she slipped from her harness. Jade Harrison suffered serious injuries and could "barely walk" after she woke up from the devastating accident in Hull. The 27-year-old nursery nurse used to go to the Hull Fair every year. Advertisement But in 2019, she boarded the Airmaxx 360 ride and just minutes in, she began to slip out of her seat. She heard a "clicking noise" on her safety restraint and fell out, flying through the air and hitting another ride. She told BBC Panorama that when she opened her eyes, she had no memory of where she was or what had happened. Elsewhere, a major park ride malfunctioned leaving terrified visitors stuck in the air in a "major incident". Advertisement Cops said they rushed to Skegness Pleasure Beach in Lincolnshire and were attempting to "rescue" the people on the ride last year. And, cops arrested two men after a 180ft fairground ride collapsed and two women were taken to hospital in December. Emergency services rushed to Centenary Square, in Birmingham, and scrambled to rescue trapped revellers on the Star Flyer ride. The horror unfolded at around 7.30pm and saw 13 injured, with two women taken to hospital in non-life threatening conditions. Advertisement West Midlands Police confirmed they arrested two men, aged 55 and 21. They have been arrested on suspicion of perverting the course of justice and obstructing officers. One victim, Lou Brown, from Solihull, revealed her face, legs and arms were injured. She told BBC WM: "We were on it having fun and it crashed to the ground. It went backwards first. Advertisement "It felt like we were descending, not at the highest point but still quite high. We just dropped. "All the emergency services and everyone who helped at the scene were amazing." 5 Terri said she is still struggling with "so much pain" Credit: WNS 5 But the 39-year-old was thankful to be alive Credit: WNS
The Irish Sun
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Chaotic pics reveal rollercoaster's dramatic crash off track at family funfair leaving woman and child injured
A WOMAN and child were rushed to hospital after a horror rollercoaster crash at a family funfair. Terri Murray was enjoying a day out with her niece and nephew at Knightly's Funfair Towyn, in Wales, on Saturday afternoon. 5 Terri Murray had been visiting the Knightly's Funfair Towyn, in Wales Credit: WNS 5 She was riding the Gold Mine Express with her nephew, 10, when their cart derailed Credit: WNS 5 The 39-year-old was taken to hospital where she stayed overnight Credit: WNS Panic ensured when the 39-year-old and her nephew, 10, went for a ride on the Gold Mine Express and heard a "sudden bang". The cart they boarded suddenly derailed off its tracks and sent the pair flying 6ft to the ground. Terri smashed her head on a metal bar as she crashed down, while also desperately trying to shield the youngster. The battered and bruised pair were treated by paramedics before being taken to Ysbyty Glan Clwyd hospital. Read More They remained there overnight for monitoring. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) said they had "been notified and are making initial enquiries'. Terri, from Birkenhead on the Wirral, told "I pulled my nephew in close to my chest saving him as much as possible from getting hurt, he has a sore leg and is bruised and very shaken up, we both are." Most read in The Sun Terri also told how her 18-year-old niece, who has learning needs, has been traumatised since witnessing the nightmare. The 39-year-old is still struggling with her injuries, and claimed to be "in so much pain". "It was so scary, all I keep thinking was thank God we're alive because it could have been so different, we could have been badly hurt or life changing or worse, dead," she added. A HSE spokesperson said: 'We have been notified and are making initial enquiries." Knightly's Funfair Towyn was contacted for comment. This comes after another woman who was thrown from a fairground ride "like a ragdoll" at 60mph Jade Harrison suffered serious injuries and could "barely walk" after she woke up from the devastating accident in Hull. The 27-year-old nursery nurse used to go to the Hull Fair every year. But in 2019, she boarded the Airmaxx 360 ride and just minutes in, she began to slip out of her seat. She heard a "clicking noise" on her safety restraint and fell out, flying through the air and hitting another ride. She told Elsewhere, a major park ride malfunctioned leaving terrified visitors stuck in the air in a "major incident". Cops said they rushed to Skegness Pleasure Beach in Lincolnshire and were And, cops arrested two men after a 180ft Emergency services rushed to Centenary Square, in Birmingham, and scrambled to The horror unfolded at around 7.30pm and saw 13 injured, with two women taken to hospital in non-life threatening conditions. They have been arrested on suspicion of perverting the course of justice and obstructing officers. One victim, Lou Brown, from Solihull, revealed her face, legs and arms were injured. She told "It felt like we were descending, not at the highest point but still quite high. We just dropped. "All the emergency services and everyone who helped at the scene were amazing." 5 Terri said she is still struggling with "so much pain" Credit: WNS 5 But the 39-year-old was thankful to be alive Credit: WNS
Daily Record
23-06-2025
- Daily Record
Woman catapulted from funfair ride at 60mph 'lucky to be alive'
"When I came off my ride I hit the ride next to me. They even said if I had hit that ride differently I would be dead. There was no way of surviving." A woman has said she is "lucky to be alive" after she was thrown into the air from a fairground ride at 60mph. Jade Harrison has spoken about her terrifying experience in October 2019, when the metal safety bar on the Airmaxx 360 ride at Hull Fair malfunctioned. She struck another ride in mid-air and fell to the ground unconscious. The 27-year-old from Hull was left with a fractured jaw and a catalogue of other injuries, and experienced difficulty breathing after the incident. Although an annual visitor to the fair, she wasn't planning to go on any rides until her friend said she wanted to try the Airmaxx 360, known for intense spins and swinging carriages, the Mirror reports. Jade recalled: "I wasn't planning on going on any rides. But my friend wanted to go on the Airmaxx 360. I didn't want to be left on my own." She added: "I watched it go around and I thought no that's alright I'll go on that." However, just 90 seconds after they set off, Jade heard a concerning clicking from her safety bar, but put it to the back of her mind after her friend said they heard the same sound. She said: "I didn't really panic." As the carriage suddenly shifted, her fears returned: "I just remember thinking I don't like that, I don't like that," she explained. "And then it was too late. As soon as the ride started bouncing the bar just gave away." Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. She was flung from the ride, hitting another ride in mid-air before dropping to the ground and losing consciousness. She recalled: "All I remember is the feeling of flipping like you do in a dream when you wake up startled. "When I came to I was laid on the floor next to the ride but everyone was just around me and I was a bit confused. I kind of forgot where I was and what I was doing so it took me a minute to realise what had happened. "Then obviously I started panicking and everyone was telling me to calm down. It felt like ages for the paramedics to get there but in reality it was only about two minutes." Jade was rushed to Hull Royal Infirmary, where medics found her to have a broken jaw requiring surgery to fit metal plates. She also suffered severe nerve damage in her right thigh, which still affects her today, as well as internal bruising, facial wounds and damaged teeth, which were later repaired or removed. She said: "I'm lucky to be alive. The most painful part was my chest. I couldn't sit up or take a deep breath. When I got home, I couldn't get out of bed without my partner's help." Jade stayed in hospital for four days, but was unable to work for nearly a year. Her treatment to restore her teeth continued into 2021, and said the psychological recovery took just as long. She explained: "I was in denial in the beginning. It was hard for me to accept that it happened to me," she admitted. "I would constantly tell myself I'm not going to think about it, I'm not going to think about it. But by doing that I was just delaying pain. "When I think about it deeply and I think how differently it could have gone I think I'm lucky to be alive. When I came off my ride I hit the ride next to me. They even said if I had hit that ride differently I would be dead. There was no way of surviving. "Luckily, I hit the ride the way that I did, so I hit the carriage, rather than the floor or anything else." Following her harrowing ordeal, Jade received a five-figure compensation payment from Taylor's Funfairs, which operated the ride and admitted it was at fault. The Health and Safety Executive shelved its criminal inquiry in 2023. An examination of the Airmaxx 360 revealed the safety bars were "inadequate". The experience has since left Jade terrified of rides. She said: "I would never go on a fairground ride again. I've been on the teacups with my nephew, but that's about as far as I'll go. Anything where my feet leave the ground isn't happening." She still lives with the effects of the incident, admitting it is a "prevalent factor" in her life. She continued: "When I look in the mirror I always notice my leg, my right thigh that is damaged. That's quite a big insecurity to me. That's the main thing that reminds me." As she is unable to have any further surgery on her leg due to it being considered aesthetic, she faces the possibility of not getting paid time off work. She is now calling for stricter measures to ensure similar incidents do not happen in future: "I definitely think something needs to be done to stop this happening. It just doesn't make sense."
