Helen Flanagan
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Helen Flanagan Shares Emotional Reflections After Driving Ban Shakes Up Her Week

Helen Flanagan, former Coronation Street star, shared a lighthearted moment with her fans as she reflected on a difficult week following her six-month driving ban. The actress, who rose to fame as Rosie Webster on ITV’s Corrie, was banned after being convicted of failing to provide police with the identity of the driver of her car during two separate speeding incidents.

Flanagan appeared at Wirral Magistrates’ Court last Wednesday (January 15) to face charges. The prosecution stated her Audi was caught speeding on Scotland Road at 42mph in a 30mph zone on June 6, and again at 51mph in a 40mph zone near the M57 on June 25, reported by the Manchester Evening News.

During the hearing, Helen claimed her boyfriend, former footballer Robbie Talbot, had responded to police notices identifying himself as the driver. However, the court was not satisfied with the explanation.

Magistrates, considering her case, decided the ban would not cause “exceptional hardship” despite Flanagan’s arguments about its impact on her mental health and family responsibilities. Chairman David Holley stated, “Every disqualification comes with an element of hardship. We are not satisfied that you or those around you would suffer exceptional hardship if you were disqualified from driving.”

Flanagan, already with six points on her license, was fined £2,000 and ordered to pay £800 in victim surcharge and £110 in prosecution costs. She was granted permission to pay the fine in monthly installments of £1,000.

Following the ban, Helen humorously shared snippets of her new reality on Instagram. In one video, she and her three-year-old son, Charlie, were seen riding in a taxi. In the clip, she told her son, “Do not kick that man’s seat,” and joked with the driver about Charlie being “naughty.”

Later, she posted a selfie with a heartfelt caption: “So in love with my son, the only man who will ever truly have my heart.” To wrap up the weekend, Helen shared a photo of herself and Charlie, who was pulling a comically exaggerated grimace. Alongside the picture, she wrote, “Charlie’s face summing up my week,” adding a laughing emoji and a red heart.

Helen’s fans appreciated her candidness and humor as she navigates this challenging time. Her openness provided a glimpse into her life post-ban while showcasing her determination to face difficulties with grace and a touch of humor.

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