Richard Ashcroft banned from driving for six months after speeding convictionBy Ted Hennessey, Press AssociationMusician Richard Ashcroft has been banned from driving for six months and made to pay nearly £3,000 after he was caught speeding. Richard Ashcroft did not attend court (Ian West/PA) Photo by Ian WestAshcroft, whose address was listed in Richmond-upon-Thames, did not attend the hearing, but pleaded guilty to one count of speeding. District Judge Daniel Benjamin, sentencing, said that Ashcroft put other road users at “risk of harm” due to his speeding. The judge said that Ashcroft had reached the latest offence “without any intention of abiding by the speed limit”. Mr Bailie said that Ashcroft had the means to pay the full total.

Source: Irish Independent January 07, 2026 16:50 UTC