A woman charged with causing the death of a nine-year-old boy by dangerous driving has appeared in court.

The youngster, Zac Roe, died at the scene of a crash in East Woodyakes, north Dorset on March 25, 2024.

His mum Barbara Roe, of Andover Road, Ludgershall, Wiltshire, appeared at Poole Magistrates’ Court today charged with causing death by dangerous driving but did not enter a plea.

Zac was described by his family as their ‘best buddy and ‘little angel’.

Dorset police were called to reports of an accident on the A354 Salisbury Road involving a cattle transporter truck and trailer, a white Ford Transit van and a grey Citroen car.

After Zac’s death, his father Josh Roe said in a statement: ‘Words cannot describe the pain I’m feeling, my heart is broken. You are my little angel. I love you more than anything in this world, you are my best buddy.’

Grandfather Chris Roe added: ‘Zac, there are just no words to find. I just want to thank you for the wonderful and fun-filled memories we shared on your short journey of your life.

‘You were taken too soon but memories will last us a lifetime. We will never stop loving you. Your smile and laughter still echoes around my and everyone’s heart. Sweet dreams, our little angel.’

The case was sent to Bournemouth Crown Court for a further hearing on March 6 and the defendant was released on conditional bail.

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AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Willie Nelson's annual 4th of July Picnic and Fireworks show is returning to its Lone Star roots this summer.

The beloved Texas musician's 4th of July celebration will be held at the Germania Insurance Arena on July 4 in Austin, reverting back to Texas after last year's concert was held in Camden, New Jersey.

The 2025 lineup will feature Willie Nelson & Family, Bob Dylan, The Avett Brothers, The Mavericks, Asleep At The Wheel and Tami Neilson, per Monday's announcement.

“I’m 92 years old and I’ll be there so you have no excuse,” Nelson said in the release. “I look forward to bringing back my annual 4th of July Picnic to the city I love and sharing this special event with all my Austin fans.”

Nelson began the holiday tradition in 1973, according to records from the Bullock Texas State History Museum. That concert began as a three-day stint in Dripping Springs, with the location paying homage to the Dripping Springs Reunion Nelson played in 1972 that inspired the creation of the 4th of July concert.

The 2024 concert, played at the Freedom Mortgage Pavilion in Camden, featured Bob Dylan, Robert Plant & Alison Krauss, Maren Morris, Mavis Staples and Celisse on its lineup. Prior to its northeastern relocation, Q2 Stadium hosted the concert in 2022 and 2023, following a virtual iteration of the show in 2021.

Nelson's traditional showcase has only strayed away from Texas a handful of times. Prior to the 2024 concert, the last time it was held outside Texas was in 2009, when the concert took place in South Bend, Indiana.

Other non-Texas locations included Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1977; Kansas City, Missouri in 1978; Atlanta, Georgia in 1983; and George, Washington in 2007.

General ticket sales begin at 10 a.m. on Friday on Ticketmaster's website. Alongside eight hours' worth of live music, the event will also include food, drinks and fireworks.