A former Hollyoaks and Footballers' Wives actress has avoided a road ban for speeding, after successfully arguing to keep her driving licence in order to be able to drive her teenage son to football training sessions.
Phina Oruche, 52, told a court how her 14-year-old child dreams of being "the next Cristiano Ronaldo " on Wednesday, as she explained how she needed to be able to chauffer the aspiring footballer from Liverpool to Cheshire for practise at Crewe Alexandra's facilities.
The actress explained how there would be "no way" the "gifted" footballer would be able to use public transport alone at the age of 14, and claimed her son's career would be impacted if she received a driving ban.
