Police and paramedics had been calledPolice and paramedics were called (stock image)A woman has been found dead in a city house. But police say they are not treating the tragedy in Birches Head as suspicious.It comes as residents had seen a police presence on the Widecombe Road area of the neighbourhood. Staffordshire Police say it was contacted by West Midlands Ambulance Service at 9.40am on Wednesday (July 8).A spokeswoman for the force said: “We went to an address in Birches Head, Stoke-on-Trent following a call from colleagues at West Midlands Ambulance Service over a report of a sudden death.”Sadly, a woman was pronounced dead at the scene. Her death is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for HM Coroner.”Get daily headlines and breaking news emailed to you – it’s FREEEnsure our latest headlines always appear at the top of your Google Search
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Tragedy as woman found dead in Stoke-on-Trent house
Liverpool transfer news live – Barcola latest, Summerville move
Former Everton and Man United striker Louis Saha belives Liverpool target Bradley Barcola has what it takes to make it to the very top.The winger is said to be valued at around £130m by PSG. Saha told Live Football Tickets: “Bradley Barcola is a terrific player. He has already won two Champions Leagues, and he could even win the World Cup over the next few weeks, his achievements for such a young player are staggering.”He has become a much improved player over the past few seasons, he gets better and better every year, and he can go right to the very top of football.“What Barcola needs is to move somewhere where he is going to be first choice in his position week in, week out. His confidence will improve ten-fold once that happens, and then he will be a way more dangerous player.“He has enormous potential, and I’m not surprised Liverpool are looking at him. They need a replacement for Mohamed Salah, and Cody Gakpo has looked uncomfortable at times for them out wide. Barcola could easily fill either of those positions.”He is so direct, creative, and he has the ability to go in behind, so I wouldn’t be surprised to see a bidding war for him go on all summer between top sides if he wants to leave PSG and cement his place in a top Premier League side.”Bradley Barcola looks on during the World Cup game between Paraguay and France.(Image: Richard Sellers/Sportsphoto/Allstar via Getty Images)
Zimbabwe Police Hunt UK Triple Murder Suspect Ndodana Tshuma After Wife And Daughters Found Dead
Zimbabwe Police Check Entry Records As Ndodana Tshuma Manhunt Takes New Turn
Zimbabwe Police are hunting UK triple murder suspect Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma after his wife and two young daughters were found dead at their home in England. The search has now reached Zimbabwe, with police checking whether the 45-year-old entered the country after leaving Britain days before the bodies were discovered.
Tshuma was captured on cameras at Heathrow Airport on 4 July 2026 as he left the United Kingdom on a British passport. On 7 July, police forced entry into the family’s Great Denham home in Bedfordshire and found three bodies.
Zimbabwe Police Search For Ndodana Tshuma
ZimLive reports that Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) national spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi said police were trying to establish whether Tshuma was in Zimbabwe.
Nyathi said:
“Where a suspect enters another jurisdiction there are protocols to be followed, and we are yet to receive any requests as of now.”
He said Zimbabwe Police had already started following leads.
Nyathi added:
“On our part we are working flat out to establish if indeed the suspect is in the country with a view to arrest him.”
Police are checking traveller records at land and air ports of entry as they seek to establish whether Tshuma entered Zimbabwe.
Nyathi said:
“We are waiting for communication from our UK counterparts. We are monitoring the situation and the country’s points of entry.”
Wife And Daughters Found Dead At Bedfordshire Home
Bedfordshire Police are seeking Tshuma in connection with the deaths of his wife, Nothabo Zandile Tshuma, 42, and their daughters Natalie, 15, and Nala, 5.
The family had reportedly not been seen for several days before concerns were raised. Police forced their way into the Great Denham property and discovered the bodies.
The family’s four-bedroom home, which reportedly has a swimming pool, was bought for nearly £1.3 million (about R28.5 million) in May 2024.
Bedfordshire Police said the investigation was moving quickly and officers were working with the National Crime Agency and international law enforcement agencies.
There have been no verified sightings of Tshuma in Zimbabwe.
Zimbabwe Police Ready To Cooperate With UK Authorities
In Bulawayo’s Luveve suburb, relatives and neighbours gathered at Nothabo’s family home on Thursday, 9 July 2026, as her mother was consoled.
Nothabo’s family said:
“During this time of unimaginable loss, we wish to express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has reached out with prayers, messages of comfort, and support.”
The family added:
“Your kindness and compassion have brought great strength to our family.”
Nyathi said Zimbabwe would cooperate with international law enforcement authorities if Tshuma is found.
He said:
“When caught, we shall cooperate fully as prescribed by domestic and international law.”
Zimbabwe Police are continuing to check entry records and follow leads as UK authorities pursue their investigation into the deaths of Nothabo and her two daughters.
Heart Link donation provides enhanced cardiac care for children with abnormal heart rhythms – Love Business East Midlands
Added by Love Business East Midlands | 9 July 2026
An amazing £75,000 donation from Heart Link has funded a new cryoablation console for the East Midlands Congenital Heart Centre (EMCHC).
The equipment will help the paediatric electrophysiology team at the EMCHC to treat selected children and young people with abnormal heart rhythms – including supraventricular tachycardia, also known as SVT.
SVT is a condition where the heart suddenly beats much faster than normal. This can cause palpitations, dizziness, chest discomfort, breathlessness, fainting, or repeated trips to hospital. Some children need a procedure called catheter ablation to treat the small area of heart tissue which is causing the fast rhythm.
Cryoablation is a special type of catheter ablation. Instead of using heat, it uses freezing energy. This can be helpful when the abnormal rhythm pathway is close to the heart’s normal electrical system, where extra care is needed.
The introduction of cryoablation at the EMCHC means selected children can now access this specialist treatment closer to home. This enhances patient experience by reducing travel and supporting a simpler, safer and more effective care pathway.
Consultant Paediatric Cardiologist and Electrophysiologist, Dr Haris Kotidis, said:
“This is an important development for our paediatric arrhythmia service. Cryoablation gives us another treatment option when an abnormal rhythm pathway is close to the heart’s normal electrical system.
“In the past, some children needed to have their procedure stopped in Leicester and repeated in Birmingham. This was stressful for children and families, and added pressure to both hospital services.
“Thanks to Heart Link, more children will now be able to have their treatment safely in Leicester. We are extremely grateful for their support, which will make a real difference to children, families and to our clinical team.”
Heart Link has supported children with heart conditions and their families since 1981. The charity has raised millions of pounds to improve care and facilities for young patients at UHL.
Graeme Williams, Vice Chair and Trustee of Heart Link, said:
“We are proud and excited to have been able to fund the cryoablation equipment, making this specialist treatment available to children at the East Midlands Congenital Heart Centre.
“Investing £75,000 to bring cryoablation to Leicester was never in doubt. Now, selected children can be treated here, reducing the need for referral to other hospitals and giving a much-improved experience for young heart patients and their families when they need it most.”
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Cambridgeshire museum wants to sell alcohol and put on entertainment
It’s one of the city’s most revered cultural landmarksPeterborough Museum and Art Gallery(Image: Google)One of Peterborough’s leading cultural venues has applied for a premises licence. On June 18, Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery submitted an application to Peterborough City Council for permission to offer live and recorded entertainment and sell alcohol for consumption on-site.The application, which was made by Peterborough Limited, said the museum’s aim was “to provide on-site entertainment as part of our programming, including the sale of alcohol for consumption on site.”The licensable activities within the application include live music, recorded music, dance, films and plays, all of which will be offered from 10am to midnight, Monday to Sunday.In addition, the much-loved Priestgate venue also wishes to provide late-night entertainment between 8pm and midnight, Monday to Sunday. Alcohol would be available for visitors to buy for consumption on the premises from 10am to midnight, Monday to Sunday.Situated in a historic listed Georgian building right in the heart of the city centre, the Museum and Art Gallery has long been one of Peterborough’s most revered cultural landmarks.While its standard opening hours are 10am to 4pm, Tuesday to Saturday, the venue regularly runs out-of-hours events as part of its ongoing commitment to offer a broad range of diverse events and activities to the general public.”We run a variety of out-of-hours events throughout the year,” the applicant noted, “these range from tickets, invite-only and venue hire.”A successful application would see the museum put on film screenings, theatrical productions, music performances, exhibition lectures and talks, candlelit tours, and museum tours, as well as tantalising “other evening events,” such as fright night paranormal investigations.Anyone wishing to have their say on this application has until Thursday, July 16 to make representations to Peterborough City Council’s Licensing Section at Sand Martin House.
Harry Wilson explains Leeds move after sealing free transfer
Harry Wilson says Leeds United’s persistence convinced him to sign after the Wales international completed a free transfer to Elland Road on a four-year deal to June 2030, confirmed on Wednesday.“Really, really excited. It is a massive, massive club in the Premier League where the club belongs so, yeah, really excited to join and hope to have some exciting years together,” he told the club’s official website.“To play for Leeds, you have to have a big personality. You have to be able to deal with pressure – the demands of the club and demands of the fans. You have to be able to take the pressure and go out and perform.”The 29-year-old left Fulham when his contract expired on June 30, becoming a free agent. Despite reported interest from Benfica, he chose to remain in the Premier League with Leeds.He will reunite with a familiar Welsh contingent in Daniel James, Ethan Ampadu and Karl Darlow as he links up with his new team-mates for pre-season and settles in Yorkshire.Wilson was among the Premier League’s most productive attacking midfielders last season, scoring 11 goals and providing seven assists. He won Fulham’s Player of the Year award, and his strike against Crystal Palace was voted BBC’s Goal of the Season.
Blow as North Staffordshire bids miss out on UK Town of Culture shortlist
Fifteen bids have been shortlisted for the UK’s first Town of Culture – but the four North Staffordshire hopefuls have all missed out. Leek, Longton, Newcastle-under-Lyme and Stafford all submitted entries for the landmark competition.The Government confirmed that it received 398 bids in total. Fifteen towns will now go on to compete for the inaugural UK Town of Culture 2028 title.The shortlisted towns are:Small towns: Ilfracombe, Isle of Bute, Lerwick, Sandown, Strabane, and Stockton Town Centre WardMedium towns: Corby, Great Yarmouth, Leith, Pontypridd, and Port TalbotLarge towns: Basildon, Birkenhead, Grimsby and RotherhamEach will receive £60,000 to develop their full bids, which will be assessed by the independent judging panel. One finalist will then be selected from each category with the overall winner being announced early next year.The UK Town of Culture competition is part of the government’s ambition to restore pride in local areas in every part of Britain and deliver a decade of national renewal, following the announcement of the Pride in Place Programme last year. Throughout this year, this competition – together with the UK City of Culture 2029 competition – will continue to shine a light on local visions and voices from across the UK to help encourage increased local investment, create a lasting sense of pride, and open doors to the arts and culture for everyone.Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said: “I want to say a massive congratulations to the fifteen shortlisted towns and I wish them luck in the next round of the competition. The fact that we received so many applications just goes to show how proud people are of their towns. When I launched this competition, I wanted to shine a light on our amazing towns all across the UK and the huge contribution they make to our national life.”I am so glad that so many towns have applied and I hope each and every town, whether they have been shortlisted or not, is incredibly proud of the work they have done to champion their local community.” The shortlisted towns were recommended by the independent panel chaired by Sir Phil Redmond.The other members of the panel were selected to ensure a broad range of cultural experience and regional diversity. The panel members are:Ruth Hollis OBE (Deputy Chair)Ian Bancroft (Wales Representative)Kristel Miller (Northern Ireland Representative)Jim Tough (Scotland Representative)Ian Warren (England Representative)Chair of the independent panel, Sir Phil Redmond, said: “The response to the competition has been, to say the least, overwhelming, quite literally from all four corners of the UK. It has been fantastic that nearly 400 towns have come forward, sharing their sense of pride, ambition and desire to demonstrate how much they have, and continue to contribute to our national story.”That of course has made making the decision on the shortlist itself much more difficult, never mind the actual winners. I look forward to visiting those towns that have made the list and I am sure that, just like City of Culture, those that didn’t manage it will have found the experience of taking part worthwhile in strengthening partnerships, raising awareness and reminding us all of the depth and spread of the UK’s cultural landscape. I’d like to thank them all for that.”
Liverpool parking charges ‘straw that broke the camel’s back’
Hospitality bosses in Liverpool have described scrapping free evening parking as the “straw that broke the camel’s back” for the industry. Liverpool City Council is facing a legal challenge over its decision last year to reduce free parking from between 18:00 and 08:00 to between 23:00 and 07:00, while also increasing fees.Business owners told the BBC that since the change came in they have struggled to recruit lower paid staff and that lone female workers have been left feeling vulnerable leaving their shifts in the early hours. The council said it was satisfied it had acted “lawfully and properly”. The upcoming legal challenge clams the charges must be imposed for “legitimate traffic management purposes”, such as managing traffic flow, rather than primarily to generate money for the council.It will also argue that the council failed to properly to consider the impact on women in the night-time economy. Peter Schriewersmann, from the Liverpool Hospitality Association, said: “The guests that come into the city now have to pay an additional £6 to £8 on top of their meal. “It discourages from coming, it’s the straw that broke the camel’s back for us to be frank.”
Mother and Daughters Found Dead in Bedfordshire, Father Suspected Fled
Police are investigating the deaths of a woman and her two daughters found dead in a home in Great Denham, Bedfordshire on Monday. The victims, believed to be 42-year-old Nothabo Zandile Tshuma and her daughters, Natalie, 15, and Nala, 5, were discovered following a murder investigation. Officers say the prime suspect, their father Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma, 45, fled to Zimbabwe days earlier. Bedfordshire Police have appealed for him to surrender and warned: “We will find you.” The family’s loss has been described as “unimaginable.”
Suspect Flees Abroad
The suspect is believed to have left the UK from London Heathrow Airport on Saturday, heading to Zimbabwe. Police are actively searching for him and appealing for information from the public.
Family’s Heartbreaking Statement
Relatives of the deceased issued a statement expressing profound grief and gratitude for public support. They said: “The Khumalo family is deeply saddened to confirm the passing of our beloved Zandile (Nothabo) Khumalo and her two children. During this time of unimaginable loss, we wish to express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has reached out with prayers, messages of comfort, and support. Your kindness and compassion have brought great strength to our family.”
Local Business Connection
Ndodana Tshuma owns and operates a property company called Nexus Trove Holdings registered at his Great Denham address, as per Companies House records.
Ongoing Investigation
Bedfordshire Police continue their investigation and have urged anyone with information to come forward. They have reiterated their commitment to locating the suspect and bringing clarity to the tragic case.We are your go-to destination for breaking UK news, real-life stories from communities across the country, striking images, and must-see video from the heart of the action.Follow us on Facebook at for the latest updates and developing stories, and stay connected on X (Twitter) the for live coverage as news breaks across the UK.
Driver dies after crash between car and tractor in Thrussington
A driver has died following a crash between a tractor and a car in a village in Leicestershire.Leicestershire Police said officers were called to reports of a collision between a black Renault Laguna and a red Massey Ferguson tractor pulling a trailer in Ratcliffe Road, Thrussington, at about 22:50 BST on 26 June.The car driver and a passenger were taken to hospital with serious injuries while two further passengers in the car sustained minor injuries.The force said it had since been notified that the car driver died two days after the crash while the passenger has been discharged from hospital.It is believed the Renault was travelling in the direction of Thrussington and the tractor was travelling in the opposite direction when the crash happened, officers said.Anyone who witnessed the crash or has dashcam footage of the vehicles involved has been asked to contact the force.
