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The Irish Sun
26-06-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Fairytale sprinter Live In The Dream ‘nearly died' and unlikely to race again after serious injury
FAIRYTALE sprinter Live In The Dream is highly unlikely to race again after suffering a life-threatening injury. The six-year-old spent several weeks in a veterinary hospital this spring and definitely won't see a racecourse this year. 1 Nunthorpe winner Live In The Dream is unlikely to race again Credit: Steve Davies The horse was responsible for one of the most memorable big-race results in recent memory when winning the Nunthorpe Stakes at York. He But he never quite scaled the same heights and missed last year's Nunthorpe with a foot injury, and when West moved his operation to France he was He hadn't been at Walker's yard for long when he became sick, and his condition deteriorated to the point when his owner Steve de'Lemos thought the horse might die. De'Lemos said: "He had a cyst in his stifle joint and needed an operation and was recuperating at Donnington Grove. "He nearly died, he got a really bad infection and one of the vets there Henry O'Neill saved his life, he was superstar. They said a lot of people would have had him put down, but that was never an option, I told him to do everything he could for the horse. "He was in there six or seven weeks, he was on a drip a lot of the time. Sir Gino came and went while he was in there, that's how bad he was. "Henry had to take a screw out where the cyst was and he is still a little lame now, but he's been moved now to Surrey to a friend of ours and is recovering out in the field. Most read in Horse Racing "I don't know if he'll ever make the track again, but if there is a happy ending to the story it's that his life has been saved. "I still hold on to hope that maybe he can come back next year, if the racing Gods smile on us, but we will do what's best for him. "It's been a real emotional rollercoaster, there were points when I thought we were going to have to put him down, but they did everything they could to save him. "We owe him everything, he's given us the best days as a family." FREE BETS - GET THE BEST SIGN UP DEALS AND RACING OFFERS Commercial content notice: Taking one of the offers featured in this article may result in a payment to The Sun. You should be aware brands pay fees to appear in the highest placements on the page. 18+. T&Cs apply. . Remember to gamble responsibly A responsible gambler is someone who: Establishes time and monetary limits before playing Only gambles with money they can afford to lose Never chases their losses Doesn't gamble if they're upset, angry or depressed Gamcare – Gamble Aware – Find our detailed guide on responsible gambling practices here.
Scottish Sun
26-06-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Fairytale sprinter Live In The Dream ‘nearly died' and unlikely to race again after serious injury
BAD DREAM Fairytale sprinter Live In The Dream 'nearly died' and unlikely to race again after serious injury FAIRYTALE sprinter Live In The Dream is highly unlikely to race again after suffering a life-threatening injury. The six-year-old spent several weeks in a veterinary hospital this spring and definitely won't see a racecourse this year. 1 Nunthorpe winner Live In The Dream is unlikely to race again Credit: Steve Davies The horse was responsible for one of the most memorable big-race results in recent memory when winning the Nunthorpe Stakes at York. He caused a huge 28-1 shock on the Knavesmire two years ago to give Epsom-based Adam West his first Group 1 win, and then took his trainer and owners on the trip of a lifetime to the Breeders' Cup in America. But he never quite scaled the same heights and missed last year's Nunthorpe with a foot injury, and when West moved his operation to France he was taken out of the yard and sent to Ed Walker. He hadn't been at Walker's yard for long when he became sick, and his condition deteriorated to the point when his owner Steve de'Lemos thought the horse might die. De'Lemos said: "He had a cyst in his stifle joint and needed an operation and was recuperating at Donnington Grove. "He nearly died, he got a really bad infection and one of the vets there Henry O'Neill saved his life, he was superstar. They said a lot of people would have had him put down, but that was never an option, I told him to do everything he could for the horse. "He was in there six or seven weeks, he was on a drip a lot of the time. Sir Gino came and went while he was in there, that's how bad he was. "Henry had to take a screw out where the cyst was and he is still a little lame now, but he's been moved now to Surrey to a friend of ours and is recovering out in the field. "I don't know if he'll ever make the track again, but if there is a happy ending to the story it's that his life has been saved. "I still hold on to hope that maybe he can come back next year, if the racing Gods smile on us, but we will do what's best for him. "It's been a real emotional rollercoaster, there were points when I thought we were going to have to put him down, but they did everything they could to save him. "We owe him everything, he's given us the best days as a family." FREE BETS - GET THE BEST SIGN UP DEALS AND RACING OFFERS Commercial content notice: Taking one of the offers featured in this article may result in a payment to The Sun. You should be aware brands pay fees to appear in the highest placements on the page. 18+. T&Cs apply. Remember to gamble responsibly A responsible gambler is someone who: Establishes time and monetary limits before playing Only gambles with money they can afford to lose Never chases their losses Doesn't gamble if they're upset, angry or depressed Gamcare – Gamble Aware – Find our detailed guide on responsible gambling practices here.
South Wales Argus
07-05-2025
- South Wales Argus
Man arrested on Coverack Road for ‘firearm possession'
Police carried out two searches today at residential addresses in Newport. Search warrants were issued at addresses on Bishton Street and Coverack Road about 2am on Wednesday May 7. Residents that live on Coverack Road were confused by the large police presence. Police at the scene on Coverack Road Newport (Forensics included) (Image: NQ) Locals first noticed police on the scene from 5am. Two police vans and a car were spotted as well as sniffer dogs and a forensics team. It was later revealed this was due to an ongoing investigation and that the warrants were executed under section 46 of the Firearms act 1968. Police at the scene on Coverack Road Newport (Forensics included) (Image: NQ) Detective Inspector Steve Davies said: "These warrants were pre-planned and took place as part of an ongoing investigation. "We are carrying out searches in the area today as our enquiries continue. "We are not looking for anyone else at this time, and the man arrested remains in police custody being questioned. "There is no threat to the wider community, no-one has been injured, and these warrants have been executed as part of an isolated investigation."
Wales Online
07-05-2025
- Wales Online
Man arrested as police swoop on property and seize firearm
Man arrested as police swoop on property and seize firearm A man has been arrested after a firearm was found during police warrants Gwent Police attended properties in the Pillgwenlly area of Newport in the early hours of this morning (Image: Google ) A man has been arrested after two warrants were executed on separate addresses in south Wales. Gwent Police attended properties in the Pillgwenlly area of Newport in the early hours of this morning, Wednesday May 7. The force attended an address on Bishton Street and Coverack Road at around 2am and arrested a 47-year-old on suspicion of possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence. Forensic police vans, sniffer dogs and patrol cars were pictured outside the properties. Police remain in the area carrying out enquiries as part of their ongoing investigation. The man remains in custody at this time being questioned by officers. Police have said that there is no threat to the community, but that an emergency service presence will be noticeable as they investigate the incident. Don't miss a crime story by signing up to our crime newsletter here . Article continues below A spokesperson for Gwent Police said: "Two warrants, under section 46 of the Firearms act 1968, were executed at addresses on Bishton Street and Coverack Road in Newport at about 2am on Wednesday May 7. "A 47-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence. Detective Inspector Steve Davies said: "These warrants were pre-planned and took place as part of an ongoing investigation. "We are carrying out searches in the area today as our enquiries continue. "We are not looking for anyone else at this time, and the man arrested remains in police custody being questioned. "There is no threat to the wider community, no-one has been injured and these warrants have been executed as part of an isolated investigation. Article continues below "Officers remain at the address carrying out enquiries as part of an ongoing investigation." Get daily breaking news updates on your phone by joining our WhatsApp community here . We occasionally treat members to special offers, promotions and ads from us and our partners. See our Privacy Notice
Perth Now
30-04-2025
- Automotive
- Perth Now
Two-year wait over for owners of van stuck in carpark
Imagine parking your car in a carpark and not being able to get it out for over two years. That's exactly what happened to Steve Davies and Mark Lucas, who parked their van in a mechanical stacking carpark in central London way back in December 2022. The BBC reports they were only able to retrieve their Vauxhall Vivaro Electric – sold here as the Peugeot E-Expert – earlier this month, after repairs on the stacker it was stored in were finally completed in March. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Supplied Credit: CarExpert 'It fired up and it had enough juice to drive itself out of the bay, which we're very pleased about as it could've been quite awkward otherwise,' said Mr Lucas. The electric van is being taken in for servicing and assessment for any damage. Mr Davies told the BBC his firm, HCS Furniture, is now low on money after close to £50,000 (~A$105,000) had to be spent on renting, then buying, a new van, and slammed Rathbone Square's management CBRE for poor communication. A parking stacker in North America Credit: CarExpert 'I've taken a few knocks in the 40 years I've had the business, but this has been the biggest and the coffers are fairly low at the moment,' he said. 'If they'd just communicated better and told us what was really happening, it wouldn't have been so traumatic.' The businessmen weren't the only ones to have a vehicle stuck in the Rathbone Square development, with the BBC sighting an email that said other trapped vehicles will be released over the next month, and reporting word from a resident that up to 40 vehicles were still trapped in the stack. CBRE declined to comment to the BBC, which reports that owners of trapped vehicles may be able to claim costs from the company for the inconvenience and 'loss of enjoyment' of their vehicles.
