thedailymirror--2020-03-08--Tributes paid to Daily Mirror legend Syd Young who has died aged 82

One of the greatest reporters of his generation , Syd , as he was universally known , died in hospital on Friday with his beloved family by his side .
Tributes have flooded in for Young , who worked for the Mirror in New York , Belfast , London , Manchester and the West Country .
Close friend and former Tony Blair spokesman Alastair Campbell said : “ He was a great reporter , but more than that he was a wonderful man .
“ What made him a great reporter was that he loved stories and he loved people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was that love for people , and a zest for life .
“ I am one of many , many young reporters Syd took under his wing .
“ He was one of life ’ s givers .
There in the good times , and the bad .
I will miss him hugely.
” Piers Morgan said : “ Syd Young wasn ’ t just a Daily Mirror legend , he was a Fleet Street legend .
“ He was a brilliantly inquisitive and persistent journalist with a fabulously well-honed nose for a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , beloved by his colleagues.
” “ He was a fantastic reporter - one of the very best of his generation .
“ He was a much loved and respected reporter throughout Fleet St and he will be very much missed.
” Syd was always proud to call himself “ a Mirrorman ” and still attended the annual reporters Christmas lunch in Fleet St .
Indeed , he served the paper he loved dearly for 37 years before his retirement in 1999 .
Young was particularly proud of his roots in Manchester , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ streets of Ancoats at a time the city was a mighty hub of Britain ’ s newspaper industry .
Posted to Northern Ireland , he earned deserved distinction from his coverage in the early 1970s of the savagery surrounding the erupting terrorist campaign , when bombings and shootings became a brutal fact of daily life .
Next came a dream move to the United States and a prize role in the Mirror ’ s bustling New York bureau .
“ I always wanted to go to America , the original land of opportunity @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he commented later .
The moved allowed him a front row seat at historic events , including the fall of US President Richard Nixon .
On his return to Britain , he opted for a move to the West Country where he achieved more professional success .
Among the many highlights was the extraordinary Jeremy Thorpe affair , which centred on the allegation that married Liberal Party leader Thorpe , then a major public figure , paid a hitman to kill his secret gay lover .
A decade later one of the most @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his patch - the horrific murders by Fred and Rose West .
He bore the fibrosis and pneumonia , which ultimately claimed him , stoically .
But it could not prevent him raising a laugh and telling tales during visits to his bedside until just hours before his death .
He is survived by his widow Jackie , sons Andrew and Jonathan , daughter Alison and seven grandchildren .

Mirrorman Sydney 'Syd' Young, originally from Manchester, worked at the Daily Mirror for four decades and was dubbed a 'Fleet Street legend' by Piers Morgan
Tributes paid to Daily Mirror legend Syd Young who has died aged 82
Daily Mirror legend Sydney Young has died aged 82.
One of the greatest reporters of his generation, Syd, as he was universally known, died in hospital on Friday with his beloved family by his side.
Tributes have flooded in for Young, who worked for the Mirror in New York, Belfast, London, Manchester and the West Country.
Close friend and former Tony Blair spokesman Alastair Campbell said: “He was a great reporter, but more than that he was a wonderful man.
“What made him a great reporter was that he loved stories and he loved people. What made him a great man was that love for people, and a zest for life.
“I am one of many, many young reporters Syd took under his wing.
“He was one of life’s givers. There in the good times, and the bad. I will miss him hugely.”
Piers Morgan said: “Syd Young wasn’t just a Daily Mirror legend, he was a Fleet Street legend.
“He was a brilliantly inquisitive and persistent journalist with a fabulously well-honed nose for a cracking story, and a wonderful character, beloved by his colleagues.”
Daily Mirror editor Alison Phillips said: “Syd was a true Daily Mirror legend.
“He was a fantastic reporter - one of the very best of his generation.
“He was a much loved and respected reporter throughout Fleet St and he will be very much missed.”
Image: SWNS.com) SWNS.com)
Syd was always proud to call himself “a Mirrorman” and still attended the annual reporters Christmas lunch in Fleet St.
Indeed, he served the paper he loved dearly for 37 years before his retirement in 1999.
Young was particularly proud of his roots in Manchester, where he hailed from the working class streets of Ancoats at a time the city was a mighty hub of Britain’s newspaper industry.
Posted to Northern Ireland, he earned deserved distinction from his coverage in the early 1970s of the savagery surrounding the erupting terrorist campaign, when bombings and shootings became a brutal fact of daily life.
Next came a dream move to the United States and a prize role in the Mirror’s bustling New York bureau.
“I always wanted to go to America, the original land of opportunity, and I made it,” he commented later.
The moved allowed him a front row seat at historic events, including the fall of US President Richard Nixon.
Image: SWNS.com) SWNS.com)
On his return to Britain, he opted for a move to the West Country where he achieved more professional success.
Among the many highlights was the extraordinary Jeremy Thorpe affair, which centred on the allegation that married Liberal Party leader Thorpe, then a major public figure, paid a hitman to kill his secret gay lover.
A decade later one of the most gruesome British crime stories ever unfolded on his patch - the horrific murders by Fred and Rose West.
He bore the fibrosis and pneumonia, which ultimately claimed him, stoically.
But it could not prevent him raising a laugh and telling tales during visits to his bedside until just hours before his death.
He is survived by his widow Jackie, sons Andrew and Jonathan, daughter Alison and seven grandchildren.


thedailymirror--2020-03-08--Confession killer Christopher Halliwell's link to unsolved murders to be probed

Detectives have launched a cold case probe into killer Christopher Halliwell over the unsolved murder of a young woman 26 years ago .
They acted after the Mirror traced a new witness who said Halliwell was living four miles from the spot where Julie Finley ’ s body was found in Rainford , Merseyside , in 1994 .
And the killer , portrayed last year in ITV drama A Confession , drove a white transit van like one seen at the scene .
The breakthrough has been welcomed by Julie ’ s mother Pat , whose husband Albie died a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , 75 , said of the new information : “ It ’ s too much of a coincidence and needs to be looked at .
I ’ d love justice to be done .
Before I go , I want to see this man caught.
” Det Chief Insp Rachel Wilson , who is leading the cold case probe , said : “ We are investigating a new line of enquiry .
“ A new witness has come forward with information and has been spoken to by detectives.
” Julie had just turned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Liverpool around 11pm on August 5 , 1994 .
The next day , her naked body was found 15 miles away in a field near the Rainford bypass , Merseyside .
The new witness said Halliwell was working in North Wales at the time fitting windows , and was living at nearby Aughton Park , Ormskirk , and returning to his home in Swindon , Wilts , at weekends .
This is believed to have been confirmed by a second person .
The new witness said Halliwell , a former cab driver , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , like one spotted near Rainford .
A woman calling herself Tina told police Julie said she was going to see a taxi driver .
Someone fitting Julie ’ s description was seen at 12.30am on August 6 , yards from where her body was found , arguing with a man who was forcing her into a white transit van .
Halliwell , 56 , is serving a whole life term for the murders of Becky Godden-Edwards , 20 , and Sian O ’ Callaghan , 22 .
Sian was abducted in Swindon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Her body was found near the remote Uffington White Horse in Oxfordshire .
The killer met Becky while working as a cabbie in Swindon in January 2003 .
He lured her into his taxi before strangling her and dumping her body in a field in Gloucestershire .
DS Steve Fulcher , who snared the killer in 2011 , believes he committed other murders .
Speaking in 2016 , he said Halliwell told him “ police want to interview me about eight murders ” .
Pat , a mum of five , said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ daughter .
She said : “ The two of them are together and that was what he always wanted .
When he wasn ’ t well , he would say , ‘ My girl , I ’ ll be with you soon ’ .
“ She died alone , no-one there to help .
He would say he was her father and he should have been there to help her .
“ He never got justice , I want it now for the two of us.
” Pat called on anyone with information @ @ @ @ @ @ @ come forward .
She said : “ If they found Julie ’ s murderer the family could rest.
” If you have information , contact @ MerPolCC , call 101 , or @ CrimestoppersUK , anonymously , on 0800 555 111 .

EXCLUSIVE: Killer Christopher Halliwell was living four miles from the spot where Julie Finley's body was found in Merseyside in 1994 and detectives have launched a cold case probe
Detectives have launched a cold case probe into killer Christopher Halliwell over the unsolved murder of a young woman 26 years ago.
They acted after the Mirror traced a new witness who said Halliwell was living four miles from the spot where Julie Finley’s body was found in Rainford, Merseyside, in 1994.
And the killer, portrayed last year in ITV drama A Confession, drove a white transit van like one seen at the scene.
The breakthrough has been welcomed by Julie’s mother Pat, whose husband Albie died a year ago without seeing justice.
Pat, 75, said of the new information: “It’s too much of a coincidence and needs to be looked at. I’d love justice to be done. Before I go, I want to see this man caught.”
Det Chief Insp Rachel Wilson, who is leading the cold case probe, said: “We are investigating a new line of enquiry.
Image: PA) PA)
“A new witness has come forward with information and has been spoken to by detectives.”
Julie had just turned 23 when she was last seen in Liverpool around 11pm on August 5, 1994. The next day, her naked body was found 15 miles away in a field near the Rainford bypass, Merseyside.
The new witness said Halliwell was working in North Wales at the time fitting windows, and was living at nearby Aughton Park, Ormskirk, and returning to his home in Swindon, Wilts, at weekends.
This is believed to have been confirmed by a second person.
The new witness said Halliwell, a former cab driver, drove a white D-reg Ford Transit van, like one spotted near Rainford.
A woman calling herself Tina told police Julie said she was going to see a taxi driver.
Someone fitting Julie’s description was seen at 12.30am on August 6, yards from where her body was found, arguing with a man who was forcing her into a white transit van.
Halliwell, 56, is serving a whole life term for the murders of Becky Godden-Edwards, 20, and Sian O’Callaghan, 22.
Sian was abducted in Swindon at 2.53am on March 19, 2011. Her body was found near the remote Uffington White Horse in Oxfordshire.
Image: Roland Leon Sunday Mirror) Roland Leon Sunday Mirror)
The killer met Becky while working as a cabbie in Swindon in January 2003. He lured her into his taxi before strangling her and dumping her body in a field in Gloucestershire.
DS Steve Fulcher, who snared the killer in 2011, believes he committed other murders. Speaking in 2016, he said Halliwell told him “police want to interview me about eight murders”.
Pat, a mum of five, said her husband was now buried with their daughter.
She said: “The two of them are together and that was what he always wanted. When he wasn’t well, he would say, ‘My girl, I’ll be with you soon’.
Image: PA) PA)
“She died alone, no-one there to help. He would say he was her father and he should have been there to help her.
“He never got justice, I want it now for the two of us.”
Pat called on anyone with information on her daughter’s murder to come forward.
She said: “If they found Julie’s murderer the family could rest.”
If you have information, contact @MerPolCC, call 101, or @CrimestoppersUK, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.


thedailymirror--2020-03-08--Meghan Markle and Harry's new plans unveiled - and it's very close to Duke's heart

Prince Harry and wife Meghan joined the Queen at church in Windsor on Sunday as it emerged they will make the military central to their new charitable organisation .
The couple plan to tackle issues such as medical care and homelessness for veterans and injured service personnel , both in the UK and the United States .
A well-placed source with knowledge of the new venture told the Mirror the couple want to “ collectively make a change in the armed forces arena ” .
Palace insiders said the move to celebrate and assist the military would be “ hugely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Monday Harry and Meghan will stand alongside the Queen , Prince Charles and wife Camilla , Prince William and wife Kate , at the annual Commonwealth Service at Westminster Abbey .
It is their last official engagement before they step down as working royals on March 31 .
The Queen asked them to join the family at the service before they bow out to begin a new life in Canada with their 10-month-old son , Archie .
Their presence at the church service yesterday showed they have built bridges with the Queen and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ walk away from royal life two months ago .
Prince Harry , 35 , looked relaxed as he drove Meghan , 38 , to the Royal Chapel of All Saints in Windsor Great Park .
Harry , who did two tours of Afghanistan during his time in the forces , was devastated when the Queen told him he would have to step back from his military positions after leaving The Firm .
Harry will no longer use HRH or his honorary military title as Captain General of the Royal Marines .
But a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he will never walk away from his military friends and comrades .
“ Giving up his military roles has been the hardest thing for him , and the Queen , Charles and William say how much that connection means to him , which is why there will always be a way back for him.
” The Queen has left the door open for the couple to return to royal duties , suggesting a review after 12 months .
The source said : “ Meghan also wants Harry to keep up his associations with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by having to step back from the one part of royal life he liked .
“ A path has been set for him to return to take on those duties again if he wants it.
” The couple got a standing ovation at the Royal Albert Hall on Saturday as they made their last official military engagement at a musical festival to raise money for the marines and a children ’ s cancer charity .
And at the Endeavour Fund Awards for injured service personnel last week , Harry told the military crowd @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your back.
” He said : “ I feel lucky to be able to count myself as one of you ; and am deeply proud to have served among you as Captain Wales.
” He will continue his association with the Invictus Games , the sporting event for injured military personnel which he set up in 2014 .
More than 500 competitors from 19 nations will take part in the games in May , at The Hague in the Netherlands .
Meghan had an association with the military before she met Harry , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the United Service Organisations , which supports the military and their families around the world .
In November , she and Harry visited the Broom Farm Community Centre , just a few minutes from Frogmore Cottage , their home in Windsor , and spent time with the families of army personnel deployed overseas .
A source close to the couple said : “ They were blown away by the resilience of the families , what they have to endure through time apart and the hardships they sometimes suffer .
“ Now they have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ profile of issues that matter to them.
” On their website , they told how they “ intend to develop a new way to effect change and complement the efforts made by so many excellent foundations globally ” .
The venture would be in addition to their “ cause driven work ” , such as issues around education for all , animal conservation and climate change .
Meghan yesterday posted images of her visit to a school in Dagenham to celebrate International Women ’ s Day .
During the visit , Meghan told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ small you might feel , you have a voice and you certainly have the right to speak up for what is right .
”

Megxit - What is happening and how will it work for Harry and Meghan?
Megxit - What is happening and how will it work for Harry and Meghan?
EXCLUSIVE: Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have just one official royal engagement left before they quit their royal roles to spend much of their time in Canada
Meghan Markle and Harry's new plans unveiled - and it's very close to Duke's heart
Prince Harry and wife Meghan joined the Queen at church in Windsor on Sunday as it emerged they will make the military central to their new charitable organisation.
The couple plan to tackle issues such as medical care and homelessness for veterans and injured service personnel, both in the UK and the United States.
A well-placed source with knowledge of the new venture told the Mirror the couple want to “collectively make a change in the armed forces arena”.
Palace insiders said the move to celebrate and assist the military would be “hugely welcomed” by the Queen.
On Monday Harry and Meghan will stand alongside the Queen, Prince Charles and wife Camilla, Prince William and wife Kate, at the annual Commonwealth Service at Westminster Abbey.
It is their last official engagement before they step down as working royals on March 31.
The Queen asked them to join the family at the service before they bow out to begin a new life in Canada with their 10-month-old son, Archie.
Image: JIM BENNETT) JIM BENNETT)
Their presence at the church service yesterday showed they have built bridges with the Queen and wider family since announcing their decision to walk away from royal life two months ago.
Prince Harry , 35, looked relaxed as he drove Meghan, 38, to the Royal Chapel of All Saints in Windsor Great Park.
Harry, who did two tours of Afghanistan during his time in the forces, was devastated when the Queen told him he would have to step back from his military positions after leaving The Firm.
Harry will no longer use HRH or his honorary military title as Captain General of the Royal Marines.
Image: JIM BENNETT) JIM BENNETT)
But a source said: “Harry has vowed he will never walk away from his military friends and comrades.
“Giving up his military roles has been the hardest thing for him, and the Queen, Charles and William say how much that connection means to him, which is why there will always be a way back for him.”
The Queen has left the door open for the couple to return to royal duties, suggesting a review after 12 months.
The source said: “Meghan also wants Harry to keep up his associations with the armed forces as he was devastated by having to step back from the one part of royal life he liked.
“A path has been set for him to return to take on those duties again if he wants it.”
The couple got a standing ovation at the Royal Albert Hall on Saturday as they made their last official military engagement at a musical festival to raise money for the marines and a children’s cancer charity.
And at the Endeavour Fund Awards for injured service personnel last week, Harry told the military crowd: “I’ve always got your back.” He said: “I feel lucky to be able to count myself as one of
you; and am deeply proud to have served among you as Captain Wales.”
He will continue his association with the Invictus Games, the sporting event for injured military personnel which he set up in 2014.
More than 500 competitors from 19 nations will take part in the games in May, at The Hague in the Netherlands.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Meghan had an association with the military before she met Harry, having travelled to Afghanistan in 2014 with the United Service Organisations, which supports the military and their families around the world.
In November, she and Harry visited the Broom Farm Community Centre, just a few minutes from Frogmore Cottage , their home in Windsor, and spent time with the families of army personnel deployed overseas.
A source close to the couple said: “They were blown away by the resilience of the families, what they have to endure through time apart and the hardships they sometimes suffer.
“Now they have the chance to help and raise the profile of issues that matter to them.” On their website, they told how they “intend to develop a new way to effect change and complement the efforts made by so many excellent foundations globally”.
The venture would be in addition to their “cause driven work”, such as issues around education for all, animal conservation and climate change.
Meghan yesterday posted images of her visit to a school in Dagenham to celebrate International Women’s Day.
During the visit, Meghan told the youngsters: “No matter how small you might feel, you have a voice and you certainly have the right to speak up for what is right.”
Buckingham Palace last night offered no comment.


thedailymirror--2020-03-08--Woman who has 11 orgasms a day says 'anything can set her off, even speed bumps'

Having nearly a dozen orgasms a day does sound like a dream , but a 51-year-old woman with a rare medical condition says the reality is far less pleasurable .
Lorna Harrison can become aroused even while cleaning or food shopping – with driving over a speed bump one of the things that sets it off .
Her condition , known as “ persistent genital arousal disorder ” , causes a painful throbbing which can only be reduced by an orgasm , or waiting for the arousal to pass .
Lorna told the Daily Star that even thinking about her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trigger it .
On one occasion the feeling lasted for the entire day - meaning she could not leave her house and was barely able to move around .
She said : “ It sounds a good condition to have but it is uncomfortable , exhausting and happens anywhere at any time.
” The condition is extremely rare , but of the women who suffer from it there have already been two recorded suicides .
Lorna , who runs a lunch service , is part of a Facebook support group .
She spoke @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and said : “ I felt a pounding and bulging sensation below .
“ It was lucky I didn ’ t crash as I was losing control of my body .
“ When I got to the house I handed over the lunch with my legs crossed , ran to the car and quickly drove home.
” When the feeling returned again Lorna went to her GP with concerns .
They gave her an epilepsy treatment which is thought to reduce the length of the attacks and ease nerve pain .
However , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an ultrasound as she worried that it would cause her to orgasm .
She said : “ Once in a supermarket I had to grab shelves for support .
“ People looked at me strangely .
Another time my friend mentioned my boyfriend .
I began panicking .
“ I ’ d already started orgasming and so I ran inside a shop.
” Talking about her partner , she said : “ Henry found it funny at first , but now we can ’ t kiss passionately as it sets me off .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ says : ‘ There she blows !
’ '' He stays on Wednesdays and Fridays and we have sex then – it ’ s a relief as the rest of the time it ’ s torture .
“ On one hand I am sick of the condition , but when an orgasm is amazing I want to keep it !
”

Lorna Harrison, 51, says she's forced to stay at home because of the rare condition, known as persistent genital arousal disorder, which can be extremely uncomfortable
Woman who has 11 orgasms a day says 'anything can set her off, even speed bumps'
Having nearly a dozen orgasms a day does sound like a dream, but a 51-year-old woman with a rare medical condition says the reality is far less pleasurable.
Lorna Harrison can become aroused even while cleaning or food shopping – with driving over a speed bump one of the things that sets it off.
Her condition, known as “persistent genital arousal disorder”, causes a painful throbbing which can only be reduced by an orgasm, or waiting for the arousal to pass.
Lorna told the Daily Star that even thinking about her boyfriend Henry Snowden, 48, can trigger it.
On one occasion the feeling lasted for the entire day - meaning she could not leave her house and was barely able to move around.
Image: Facebook) Facebook)
She said: “It sounds a good condition to have but it is uncomfortable, exhausting and happens anywhere at any time.”
The condition is extremely rare, but of the women who suffer from it there have already been two recorded suicides.
Lorna, who runs a lunch service, is part of a Facebook support group.
She spoke about her experience with the speed bump and said: “I felt a pounding and bulging sensation below.
Image: Facebook) Facebook)
“It was lucky I didn’t crash as I was losing control of my body.
“When I got to the house I handed over the lunch with my legs crossed, ran to the car and quickly drove home.”
When the feeling returned again Lorna went to her GP with concerns.
They gave her an epilepsy treatment which is thought to reduce the length of the attacks and ease nerve pain.
However, Lorna, from South Yorkshire, refused an ultrasound as she worried that it would cause her to orgasm.
She said: “Once in a supermarket I had to grab shelves for support.
“People looked at me strangely. Another time my friend mentioned my boyfriend. I began panicking.
“I’d already started orgasming and so I ran inside a shop.”
Image: Facebook) Facebook)
Talking about her partner, she said: “Henry found it funny at first, but now we can’t kiss passionately as it sets me off.
“He counts down from three then says: ‘There she blows!’
"He stays on Wednesdays and Fridays and we have sex then – it’s a relief as the rest of the time it’s torture.
“On one hand I am sick of the condition, but when an orgasm is amazing I want to keep it!”


thedailymirror--2020-03-08--Drink-driver downed four pints and bottle of wine and had ridiculous excuse for crash

A mum crashed into a ditch after drinking four pints and a bottle of wine but blamed the crash on seeing a fox 's eyes .
Allison Weightman was on the way to pick up her 15-year-old daughter when she crashed near Shiremoor , North Tyneside .
The part-time barmaid , from Earsdon in Northumberland , blamed the fact she flipped her car over on seeing a fox 's eyes .
But she was so drunk that when a passer-by stopped to help and pull her out of the car wreckage , she actually fell back into her Ford Ka @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a breath test on the 47-year old , she had consumed over four times the drink-drive limit on January 16 when the road smash took place .
The legal drink-drive limit is 35 microgrammes of alcohol .
Weightman blew a reading of 149 microgrammes when she was tested .
She has now been banned from driving as this is her second conviction for getting behind the wheel after drinking .
Magistrates decided to spare her prison after the court heard it would be a `` nightmare '' for her family if she were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` The defendant has fallen back into the car due to her intoxication . ''
Someone passing by rushed to help Weightman , but apparently the mum tried to walk home but fell over again .
Weightman went home , ran a bath and poured herself another drink .
But a short while later , after hearing a knock at her door , she answered it in her nightwear and it was the police .
She was banned for a very similar drink-driving offence back in 2006 .
John Kirkham , mitigating , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Weightman was having a `` hard time '' with her mental health and was depressed .
`` She 's desperate for help , '' he said at the sentencing last Friday , March 6 .
Kirkham claimed the defendant usually drinks a couple of cans when she gets home and then does some housework .
When she got into the car she had already received a couple of texts from her daughter saying she was n't coming home , which is what led her to get behind the wheel .
`` She lost @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , she saw the eyes of a fox caught in the headlines , '' Kirkham explained .
Weightman did plead guilty to drink driving and magistrates told her she was `` very close '' to being jailed .
Instead she got 140 hours of unpaid work and a three-year driving ban .

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Mum Allison Weightman, from Earsdon in Northumberland, who flipped her car near Shiremoor after drinking four pints and a bottle of wine has narrowly avoided jail
Drink-driver downed four pints and bottle of wine and had ridiculous excuse for crash
A mum crashed into a ditch after drinking four pints and a bottle of wine but blamed the crash on seeing a fox's eyes.
Allison Weightman was on the way to pick up her 15-year-old daughter when she crashed near Shiremoor, North Tyneside.
The part-time barmaid, from Earsdon in Northumberland, blamed the fact she flipped her car over on seeing a fox's eyes.
But she was so drunk that when a passer-by stopped to help and pull her out of the car wreckage, she actually fell back into her Ford Ka, reports Chronicle Live .
According to a breath test on the 47-year old, she had consumed over four times the drink-drive limit on January 16 when the road smash took place.
The legal drink-drive limit is 35 microgrammes of alcohol . Weightman blew a reading of 149 microgrammes when she was tested.
Image: NEWCASTLE CHRONICLE) NEWCASTLE CHRONICLE)
She has now been banned from driving as this is her second conviction for getting behind the wheel after drinking.
Magistrates decided to spare her prison after the court heard it would be a "nightmare" for her family if she were jailed.
Prosecutor Rebecca Gibson said: "The defendant has fallen back into the car due to her intoxication."
Someone passing by rushed to help Weightman, but apparently the mum tried to walk home but fell over again.
Weightman went home, ran a bath and poured herself another drink.
But a short while later, after hearing a knock at her door, she answered it in her nightwear and it was the police.
Image: Newcastle Chronicle) Newcastle Chronicle)
Weightman was then arrested.
She was banned for a very similar drink-driving offence back in 2006.
John Kirkham, mitigating, told North Tyneside Magistrates' Court that Weightman was having a "hard time" with her mental health and was depressed.
"She's desperate for help," he said at the sentencing last Friday, March 6.
Kirkham claimed the defendant usually drinks a couple of cans when she gets home and then does some housework.
When she got into the car she had already received a couple of texts from her daughter saying she wasn't coming home, which is what led her to get behind the wheel.
"She lost control because, as she told police, she saw the eyes of a fox caught in the headlines," Kirkham explained.
Weightman did plead guilty to drink driving and magistrates told her she was "very close" to being jailed.
Instead she got 140 hours of unpaid work and a three-year driving ban.


thedailymirror--2020-03-08--Dancing on Ice winner Joe Swash's girlfriend Stacey Solomon breaks silence

Stacey Solomon has broken her silence on her boyfriend Joe Swash winning Dancing on Ice 2020 .
The Loose Women panelist , 30 , took to Twitter to say she was `` immensely proud '' of her man for taking home the trophy .
She also addressed the criticism Joe received as many expected Perri Kiely to win the series , saying `` everyone deserved to win '' .
But it was Joe and his skating partner who came in first place , with Perri and Vanessa Bauer coming in second and Libby Clegg and her pro Mark Hanretty getting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , EVERYONE in the final tonight was AMAZING & deserved that trophy .
`` Secondly , Joe we ‘ re all so immensely proud of you .
`` To anyone who voted , thank you from the bottom of our hearts .
`` He put his heart & soul into DOI & has LOVED every minute .
It meant the world to him .
So thank you . ''
Stacey then took to her Instagram stories to share a picture of herself and Joe with their baby son Rex .
The couple looked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ floor with big grins as Rex rested on Joe 's lap .
She captioned the post : `` Honestly ca n't believe it ... Joe did it how did this happen ?
`` Seriously though ... to anyone who voted , thank you .
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts .
`` He put his heart and soul into DOI and has worked so hard .
It meant the world to him and to us .
`` We are so proud of you Joe .
We love you . ''
Stacey @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the TV studio and looked shocked when Joe was announced as the winner .
Beaming with pride , she then stood up and cheered from the sidelines .

Joe Swash crowned as winner of Dancing on Ice 2020
Joe Swash crowned as winner of Dancing on Ice 2020
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Stacey Solomon took to Twitter to say she was 'immensely proud' of her boyfriend, Dancing on Ice winner Joe Swash
Stacey Solomon has broken her silence on her boyfriend Joe Swash winning Dancing on Ice 2020.
The Loose Women panelist, 30, took to Twitter to say she was "immensely proud" of her man for taking home the trophy.
She also addressed the criticism Joe received as many expected Perri Kiely to win the series, saying "everyone deserved to win".
But it was Joe and his skating partner who came in first place , with Perri and Vanessa Bauer coming in second and Libby Clegg and her pro Mark Hanretty getting third.
Stacey tweeted: "Firstly, EVERYONE in the final tonight was AMAZING & deserved that trophy.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
"Secondly, Joe we‘re all so immensely proud of you.
"To anyone who voted, thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
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"He put his heart & soul into DOI & has LOVED every minute. It meant the world to him. So thank you."
Stacey then took to her Instagram stories to share a picture of herself and Joe with their baby son Rex.
Image: Twitter) Twitter)
The couple looked jubilant as they laid down on the floor with big grins as Rex rested on Joe's lap.
She captioned the post: "Honestly can't believe it... Joe did it how did this happen?
"Seriously though... to anyone who voted, thank you. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
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"He put his heart and soul into DOI and has worked so hard. It meant the world to him and to us.
"We are so proud of you Joe. We love you."
Stacey could be seen watching the final in the TV studio and looked shocked when Joe was announced as the winner .
Beaming with pride, she then stood up and cheered from the sidelines.


thedailymirror--2020-03-08--Voice of the Mirror: Lazy Boris Johnson isn't as popular as he'd like us to believe

Three weeks too late , Boris Johnson ’ s visit to a flood-stricken area revealed that the Prime Minister isn ’ t half as popular as he would like us to believe .
The shout of “ traitor ” in waterlogged Worcestershire spoke for many angry people who feel abandoned by a politician who hid when leadership was required .
The feeling that Johnson doesn ’ t care now he sits on a big parliamentary majority will be hard to shed when we recall how quickly he visited flooded areas before the election – when votes were at a premium @ @ @ @ @ @ @ governing – preferring to enjoy life rather than embrace the demands of high office .
Successful PMs put the country first , not themselves .
Under investigation by a sleaze watchdog over who funded a Caribbean holiday , Johnson must start doing the job we pay him to do .
Enjoying the trappings of Downing Street instead of rolling up his sleeves merely adds insult to injury .
Panic buying is fundamentally selfish and creates unnecessary shortages for other , perhaps more vulnerable families .
Staying calm , following advice and carrying on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a threat – not grabbing everything off store shelves at the expense of neighbours .
If we all buy only what we need , there will be no shortages .
So let ’ s hope common sense prevails .
Coronavirus is dangerous but that is no excuse for anti-social behaviour by a few that will create difficulties for the many .
Labour may be down but the party is certainly not out .
This was shown yesterday , when so many good people devoted their Sunday to quizzing the party ’ s leadership @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hustings in Dudley .
With the way the Tories are going , it looks like real change is possible in the future .

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Boris Johnson got a jolt after a late visit to a flood-stricken area where angry residents blasted him a 'traitor'
Voice of the Mirror: Lazy Boris Johnson isn't as popular as he'd like us to believe
Three weeks too late, Boris Johnson’s visit to a flood-stricken area revealed that the Prime Minister isn’t half as popular as he would like us to believe.
The shout of “traitor” in waterlogged Worcestershire spoke for many angry people who feel abandoned by a politician who hid when leadership was required.
The feeling that Johnson doesn’t care now he sits on a big parliamentary majority will be hard to shed when we recall how quickly he visited flooded areas before the election – when votes were at a premium.
It highlights his leisurely approach to governing – preferring to enjoy life rather than embrace the demands of high office.
Successful PMs put the country first, not themselves. Under investigation by a sleaze watchdog over who funded a Caribbean holiday, Johnson must start doing the job we pay him to do.
Image: Caters News Agency) Caters News Agency)
Enjoying the trappings of Downing Street instead of rolling up his sleeves merely adds insult to injury.
Stop hoarding
Panic buying is fundamentally selfish and creates unnecessary shortages for other, perhaps more vulnerable families.
Staying calm, following advice and carrying on is how a stoic nation responds to a threat – not grabbing everything off store shelves at the expense of neighbours.
Image: Dinendra Haria/LNP) Dinendra Haria/LNP)
If we all buy only what we need, there will be no shortages. So let’s hope common sense prevails.
Coronavirus is dangerous but that is no excuse for anti-social behaviour by a few that will create difficulties for the many.
Labour hope
Labour may be down but the party is certainly not out.
This was shown yesterday, when so many good people devoted their Sunday to quizzing the party’s leadership contenders at the Daily Mirror’s hustings in Dudley.
With the way the Tories are going, it looks like real change is possible in the future.


thedailymirror--2020-03-08--Billie Faiers and Greg Shepherd treat kids Nelly and Arthur to fun theme park day out

Billie Faiers and Greg Shepherd have had a jam packed weekend .
The parents threw a lavish bash for their son Arthur 's birthday on Saturda y and then continued to celebrate as they hit Chessington World of Adventures theme park with their two kids on Sunday .
Proving they value family time , Billie , 30 , Greg , 34 , Nellie , five , and three-year-old Arthur appeared the picture perfect brood as they went on the rides and visited the zoo at the resort .
The Faiers-Shepherd family had the park to themselves as it does not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mummy Diaries stars beamed with happiness as they whizzed about on a train ride and hopped into the flying elephant attraction .
Nelly seemed to be having fun as they strolled around the venue and she even took a fluffy skunk for a walk on a leash .
Ensuring they prepared for the day outside , the foursome were dressed in warm padded coats and sweaters and all colour co-ordinated in cream and olive garments .
Billie also documented the fun day on her Instagram account .
Greg and Billie recently celebrated their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ year of wedded bliss doting husband Greg surprised his wife with a weekend trip to the Maldives - where they tied the knot .
It took the couple about 11 hours via plane to get the Maldives for their weekend trip .
Upon arriving at their heavenly destination , Billie posted a sun-kissed shot from their trip and wrote : `` Paradise for the weekend !
I ca n't believe we are actually here .
Thank you @ gregory-shep for surprising me to celebrate our first wedding anniversary ... wow what a year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's a long way to come for a few days .. but I 'm not complaining and I could n't be happier [ sic ] . ''
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The Shepherd brood appeared in high-spirits as they hit Chessington World of Adventures on Sunday
Billie Faiers and Greg Shepherd treat kids Nelly and Arthur to fun theme park day out
Billie Faiers and Greg Shepherd have had a jam packed weekend.
The parents threw a lavish bash for their son Arthur's birthday on Saturda y and then continued to celebrate as they hit Chessington World of Adventures theme park with their two kids on Sunday.
Proving they value family time, Billie, 30, Greg, 34, Nellie, five, and three-year-old Arthur appeared the picture perfect brood as they went on the rides and visited the zoo at the resort.
Image: Hordle/INhouse Images) Hordle/INhouse Images)
The Faiers-Shepherd family had the park to themselves as it does not officially open until March 19.
The Mummy Diaries stars beamed with happiness as they whizzed about on a train ride and hopped into the flying elephant attraction.
Image: Hordle/INhouse Images) Hordle/INhouse Images)
Nelly seemed to be having fun as they strolled around the venue and she even took a fluffy skunk for a walk on a leash.
Ensuring they prepared for the day outside, the foursome were dressed in warm padded coats and sweaters and all colour co-ordinated in cream and olive garments.
Billie also documented the fun day on her Instagram account.
Image: Hordle/INhouse Images) Hordle/INhouse Images)
Greg and Billie recently celebrated their first wedding anniversary and to mark a year of wedded bliss doting husband Greg surprised his wife with a weekend trip to the Maldives - where they tied the knot.
It took the couple about 11 hours via plane to get the Maldives for their weekend trip.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Upon arriving at their heavenly destination, Billie posted a sun-kissed shot from their trip and wrote: "Paradise for the weekend! I can't believe we are actually here. Thank you @gregory-shep for surprising me to celebrate our first wedding anniversary ... wow what a year it has been!
"... It's a long way to come for a few days .. but I'm not complaining and I couldn't be happier [sic]."
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