14/03/2026
Norwich, GB 2 C
Researching and reporting on the lives of some really interesting people (RIP)

ROSE HANKS, aged 86

Riding in a sidecar, alongside her brother-in-law, she was the first woman ever to appear on the podium of the Isle of Man TT races but never repeated the feat.

BRUCE ROPNER, aged 89

He became an accidental champion bobsleigher, once partnering a notorious murderer. He loved speed, created his own racetrack and spotted young athletic talent.