Monday 6th September 2004

Jamiroquai singer Jay Kay was banned for six months after being clocked driving at more than 100mph. Lawyers for the 34-year-old had argued at Perth Sheriff Court that he needed his licence so he could have “respite” from his busy professional life. But Sheriff Robert McCreadie said his conduct was “entirely unacceptable”. The singer had admitted driving a four-wheel-drive vehicle at 105mph on the A9 in Perthshire in February while overtaking. He was also fined £750.