Paul Hollywood convicted of driving offence as Bake Off star slapped with fine after family emergency dash

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Paul Hollywood has been convicted of speeding after driving at nearly 100mph on the M25 and M26 motorways while attempting to get his unwell cat to a veterinary surgery.The Great British Bake Off judge, 60, admitted the offence at Worthing Magistrates' Court and received five penalty points on his driving licence.He was also ordered to pay a £293 fine alongside £120 in costs and a £117 victim surcharge.The incident occurred on January 9 at approximately 3:20pm when a Surrey Police officer spotted Mr Hollywood's Land Rover Defender travelling at excessive speed.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say While officially recorded at 96mph, the television personality is thought to have reached speeds exceeding 105mph after joining the M26.PC Alexander McAlpine, who pursued Mr Hollywood in an unmarked vehicle, described witnessing the celebrity chef repeatedly intimidate other motorists through aggressive tailgating to force them from the outside lane.The officer stated that Mr Hollywood would...

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