2 weeks agoNews 1Comments Off on Watch thieves steal couple’s prized £30k Ford Mustang in just 90 seconds using sophisticated ‘relay system’ kit
HEARTBROKEN David Nevill and wife Charlotte were woken at 2am by the sound of their £30,000 dream car speeding off from their home.
When they checked their CCTV cameras they watched in shock as the gang of three carried out the sophisticated theft using a keyless relay system to hack the car’s security.
SuppliedDavid Nevill and wife Charlotte had their dream car stolen from them as they slept[/caption]
SuppliedThe pair ‘scrimped and saved’ for the 2017 Ford Mustang GT[/caption]
SuppliedCar thieves were spotted on CCTV hacking the security system before driving off with the beloved motor[/caption]
And the pair claim the police “just don’t care” and have done nothing to get it back.
The video shows the gang approach the car around 2am and use a handheld device to open the drivers door.
Another member wearing a face mask then holds up a loop of wire near the house which boosts the signal of the keyless fob inside and tricks the car into thinking the driver is at the controls.
Charlotte, 40, said the theft has been especially heartbreaking as the car was bought after the death of both her parents in quick succession around three years ago.
Charlotte, an insurance underwriter, said: “We were just completely shocked. We were half asleep. You can’t process it.
“My mum passed away from cancer about three years ago, and she had always dreamed of owning one.
“Getting the car was a way of moving forwards positively after a difficult time, it made the every day a bit more exciting.
“I just want to tell the thieves to please bring it back, they don’t understand what they’ve taken from us, it’s not just a car.”
Mechanic David, 41, said the motor – a 2017 Ford Mustang GT in grey with a black stripe – was stolen from the driveway from their home in Evesham, Worcs, in the early hours of February 20.
He called West Mercia police immediately and they arrived in 10 minutes and took a picture of a shoe print on their porch before leaving and saying they would be in touch.
David said: “The thieves had only just driven away. My feeling was that they could have gone after it and could have heard it or seen it.
“It’s such a distinctive car and so loud.
“It amazes me they haven’t picked it up on cameras or no one has spotted it in the last four days.
“You hear the car before you see it.
“It’s like it’s vanished into thin air.”
David says it follows a spate of thefts in Evesham, with around 10 being stolen in the last month.
He added: “Our loss aside, the police have already let us down.
“They said they would get someone to email me, but no one has emailed me.
“It feels like they don’t care, they’re just not interested.
“Another victim I spoke to said they closed his case within two hours.”
David added the pair took the Mustang on trips to the Nurburgring in Germany, the Santa Pod raceway in Northampton, Castle Combe circuit in Wiltshire, and used it for “getting away and enjoying experiences”.
He added they bought the car in 2023 after suffering devastating bereavements.
He said: “My wife’s parents passed away quite quickly in their 60s.
“We suffered a lot of loss in a short amount of time.
“Her mum always wanted a Ford Mustang and we bought it in honour and memory of her, to live life to the fullest.
“Life is too short and all that.
“We scrimped and saved to buy the car.”
“It was a lot more than a possession.
“It’s hit her very hard.”
The couple are now hoping the insurance company will pay out – but they can’t replace the sentimental value of the car.
David added: “I want to draw attention to the fact this is happening.
“Wanr people to keep an eye out for these thieves, they’re getting away with it and the police aren’t catching them.
“Peolpe need to take whatever precautions they can, the thieves are getting more sophisticated and quicker.
“I hope the police find the car, but with the lack of effort they seem to put into it, I’m less confident by the day.”
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2 weeks agoNews 1Comments Off on The five DIY tricks to stop your home from smelling damp – they ward off mould too
WITH the colder weather and drying clothes indoors, you may notice a musty smell in your home.
This is likely to be caused by dampness and is not only bad for your property but your health too.
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Thankfully, with the below simple hacks, it’s never been easier to combat the problem.
Manish Jain, IICRC trained and certified Water Restoration Expert and business owner of Ministry of Cleaning, has revealed his top five hacks to combat damp smells.
Boost circulation
Trapped air is common, especially when windows and doors are kept shut.
For this reason, it’s recommended you open them regularly.
Even doing it for 10 minutes a day has been proven to reduce moisture in the air and therefore minimise the risk of dampness and mould.
Interior doors should be open too and furniture pulled away from walls to keep optimum air flow.
Use natural moisture absorbers
Baking soda naturally absorbs excess moisture and neutralises smells. This makes it an effective solution for damp rooms.
Simply place bowls of baking soda around your home – or rock salt as it works just as well.
Be sure to replace the contents every four weeks for best results.
Essential oils can even be added to the bowl for extra freshness.
Treat condensation quickly
Wipe away condensation from windows and doors every morning using a clean cloth.
If left, the excess moisture can turn into damp, smells and mould.
You can even place bowls of rice near windows to act as a DIY dehumidifier.
When showering or boiling food, keep doors shut and try to use an extractor fan or open a window to stop the steam from spreading.
Deep clean soft furnishings
Mattresses, carpets, curtains and upholstery should be cleaned regularly to remove lingering smells, excess moisture and bacteria.
Those items that can be put into the washing machine should be, but those that can’t can be freshened up with a homemade cleaning spray made from white vinegar and water.
Baking soda can be sprinkled on items, left for 30 minutes and vacuumed.
Keep your home smelling fresh
Despite best efforts, some smells just linger. In these events, you can place bowls of white vinegar around rooms.
The solution absorbs any smells and the vinegar smells disappear too.
Simmering a pot of orange peel, cloves and cinnamon works a treat as well.
But Manish adds: “While these methods can mask or reduce odours, addressing the underlying dampness is crucial for long-term results.”
2 weeks agoNews 1Comments Off on Woman found ‘mummified’ after lying dead in flat for more than three years was left to ‘fend for herself by authorities’
A WOMAN was found “mummified” in her home more than three years after she was left to “fend for herself” by authorities, an inquest heard.
Laura Winham, 38, was discovered by her brother on May 23, 2021, when he visited the home in Woking, Surrey.
PALaura was discovered in a mummified state in her home[/caption]
He was about to leave but went back for “one last look” through the letter box when he noticed what resembled a foot underneath a blanket.
Police broke down the door to find Laura in a “mummified” state, an inquest heard.
Surrey Coroner’s Court heard it was impossible to narrow down a time of death but a calendar in the flat had dates crossed off until November 1, 2017.
Laura’s devastated family believe she was “abandoned and left to die” by social and mental health services.
Coroner Karen Henderson ruled there were “lost opportunities” for multiple agencies in the run-up to her death.
These included Woking Borough Council and its former contractor, New Vision Homes, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), and Surrey County Council’s adult social care team.
The court heard Laura had schizophrenia and believed her loved ones were trying to harm her.
Her family made the agonising decision in 2009 to stop seeing Laura to follow her wishes.
But they would often drive past her home to check her car was still there and they had social media contact until 2014.
Laura had told them: “It is best to have minimum/no contact. And communications with the family. It is totally out of my hands.
“There is nothing I can do. Everything I say will get repeated and relayed back. Be patient.”
Following a police referral in October 2017, the council’s adult social care team called and wrote to Laura offering advice about food banks but did not visit the property.
Her sister then contacted New Visions Homes two months before the discovery as they were concerned for Laura’s welfare.
An official went to the social housing flat but there was no answer, the inquest was told.
A statement from a former employee at New Vision Homes, which was the landlord contractor for WBC from 2015 to April 2022, said: “Ms Winham’s sister reached out on 31 March 2021 to ask if New Vision Homes had been in contact with her.
“Her family said a lot of post had gathered and they were concerned about her welfare.
“Woking Borough Council completed a door knock which received no answer. It was at the end of May that New Vision Homes were told she had been found dead.”
The statement added that it was “clear she was vulnerable” and that “she should have been flagged as vulnerable as this would have alerted New Vision Homes and WBC to her vulnerability”.
Laura’s gas had been turned off in January 2019 due to a contractor not being able to gain access to complete an annual check.
They had made several attempts to get in touch with Laura by phone and post regarding the scheduled December 2018 check-up with no response.
The court heard Laura been served an eviction notice in April 2014 after falling into rent arrears of £1,579.
A council housing officer intervened and helped Laura make a new housing benefit claim and encouraged her to see her GP.
Her rent arrears were subsequently paid by a third party and the eviction did not happen.
Tragic diary entries Laura had written in the months before she is believed to have died revealed she was struggling to get food.
One on September 28, 2017, read: “My mobile gave up on 7 September. I got a Tesco run in before it died.
“I have slept weeks away… I haven’t stocked any food for months because I don’t know what’s happening.”
Other extracts suggested she had been living off potatoes and cheese and had “about five pounds left on me”.
In October 2017, Laura wrote: “It has been a whole month since my last food shop. I cannot believe I have survived this long”.
She also scrawled “I’m starving” on her calendar on September 15, 2017, and told how she was “dreaming of food”.
A statement from the family said: “When Laura was referred to adult social care in October 2017, as the police raised concerns as to her having little food or money and being without a network of friends or family, all that happened was a letter that was sent and that was a huge opportunity missed to assess Laura’s health and to take action.
“Laura was clearly a person potentially at risk but she wasn’t deemed worthy of visiting. She was left to fend herself.
“Even her own diary entries illustrate she was unable to cope.
“Had adult social care visited Laura’s home within a few days of the referral in October 2017 then Laura would be alive.”
Dr Henderson described the team’s investigation as “perfunctory in almost every way”.
He also ruled that, had Woking Borough Council and New Vision Homes flagged Laura as vulnerable then it would have been evident she required further assistance.
But the coroner said it was not possible to conclude these “lost opportunities materially contributed” to Laura’s death.
PALaura had written tragic diary entries before her death[/caption]
