Credit: X / @LopangAlamuAn IT consultant suspected of murdering his entire family at their Bedfordshire home has been arrested by police in South Africa, The Telegraph can reveal.Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma, also known as Mark Tshuma, left the UK on Saturday, two days before the bodies of his wife and two daughters were discovered.Police mounted an international manhunt for Mr Tshuma and Interpol issued a red notice for his arrest.The 45-year-old initially fled to Dubai from Heathrow airport on July 4, then took a second flight to Johannesburg.The Telegraph understands that Mr Tshuma then travelled to his native Zimbabwe but returned to South Africa shortly afterwards. Police apprehended him in Kensington, Johannesburg, on Friday.Mr Tshuma’s wife, Nothabo Zandile Tshuma, 42, known as Zandile, and his daughters Natalie, 15, and Nala, five, were found dead at their £1.3m home in Great Denham, Bedfordshire, on Monday.Andrew Southam, who services the family’s swimming pool, said Mrs Tshuma was in the process of divorcing her husband.CCTV footage from Saturday was released by Bedfordshire Police, showing Mr Tshuma at Heathrow, clutching his boarding pass and pushing a dark blue suitcase.South Africa shares an extradition treaty with the UK and it is expected that Mr Tshuma will be brought back to Britain for questioning and potential charges.The manhunt for Mr Tshuma lasted five days, with his wife’s family turning to a private investigation company in Harare, Zimbabwe’s capital, to locate him.Mr Tshuma’s mother, Patricia Tshuma, who lives in a modest home on the outskirts of Bulawayo, declined to comment on the investigation to find her son when approached by The Telegraph. “I will only talk to the relevant departments,” she said.The family’s home in Great Denham, Bedfordshire, a four-bedroom property – Jacob King/PAMrs Tshuma, who was born and educated in Zimbabwe, emigrated to the UK in 2011.She worked as an analyst for a care home service and later in senior anti-fraud roles for Barclays and KPMG. Her last role was as an associate director for the Forensic Risk Alliance.A family spokesman said: “We are deeply saddened by this tragic loss of life, a young, beautiful family that has needlessly lost their lives and future. We are all grappling to make sense of this tragedy, I don’t know if it will ever be possible for us to find closure.”Mr Tshuma owns and runs Nexus Trove Holdings, a property business, from his address in Great Denham, according to Companies House.The most recent filings showed that the business had more than £1m in assets at the end of 2024. The firm made a £48,277 profit that year.According to Rightmove, the family’s house was bought for £1.27m in May 2024, and has a swimming pool, four bedrooms and four bathrooms.Both girls were privately educated. Natalie attended Bedford Girls’ School while Nala was at Pilgrims Pre-Prep School.‘A shocking and tragic case’A spokesman for Bedfordshire Police said Mr Tshuma had been remanded in custody and “work is now under way to return him to the UK”.Det Insp Lee Martin, the senior investigating officer, said: “This has been a fast-moving investigation which has involved multiple law enforcement partners, including the National Crime Agency, Interpol and authorities in both Zimbabwe and South Africa.“Thanks to the tireless work and dedication of all those involved, we have managed to swiftly locate and arrest Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma, who we want to speak to in connection with this shocking and tragic case.“Our investigation remains ongoing and we’ll be working closely with our counterparts in South Africa, as well as the National Crime Agency and the Crown Prosecution Service, to bring him back to this country.“Our thoughts remain very much with Zandile, Natalie and Nala, as well as their loved ones, at this time.”Mr Tshuma has been charged with three counts of murder and will appear in court in South Africa on Monday.
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Husband arrested in South Africa after family found dead in Bedfordshire – AOL
Former NHS consultant with personal memories of the Holocaust is honoured by the University of Leicester | News | University of Leicester
14 July 2026
One of the dwindling number of people with personal memories of the Holocaust has been honoured by the University of Leicester.
Dr Martin Stern MBE, who had a 42-year career as an NHS consultant with University Hospitals of Leicester, has devoted much of his life to educating people about what he saw and experienced between 1939 and 1945.
His achievements were recognised with an honorary Doctorate of Laws, which Dr Stern accepted at a graduation ceremony held at De Montfort Hall, Leicester, today (Tuesday 14 July).
Born in Hilversum in the Netherlands in 1938 to German refugees, Dr Stern lived just a few streets away from Anne Frank until 1943, when he was sent, with his one-year-old sister, to the Theresienstadt ghetto near Prague, a transit camp from which thousands of Jews were transported to death camps.
After the liberation, he returned to the Netherlands before moving to the UK in 1950, becoming a British citizen four years later. Dr Stern attended Manchester Grammar School then studied Animal Physiology at Brasenose College, Oxford, to which he later added an MSc in Immunology from the University of Birmingham.
Dr Stern, who used to live in Oadby, worked for many years at University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust as a Consultant Clinical Immunologist, retiring in 2002. From the mid-1980s onwards, he has been closely involved with the Midlands Asthma and Allergy Research Association and he set up the Leicester Children’s Allergy Service, based at Leicester Royal Infirmary, in 1987.
Since retirement, Dr Stern has been very active in preserving and disseminating the story of the Holocaust, from his own personal experience. He gives frequent talks at the National Holocaust Centre and Museum in Nottinghamshire and is an Honorary Associate Member of the University’s Stanley Burton Centre for Holocaust and Genocide Studies. He was awarded an MBE in 2018 for his work in Holocaust education.
Alongside his important historical work, Martin’s interest in immunology remains undiminished. In 2024 he was involved with the launch of the Swisens Poleno sampler which provides real-time pollen counts from atop the University’s George Davies Centre.
Dr Stern said: “I am deeply honoured to be offered an honorary degree by the University of Leicester, with which I have had a 42 year relationship as NHS consultant at the University Hospitals of Leicester.
“In particular, I witnessed the founding by Professor Aubrey Newman of the Stanley Burton Centre for Holocaust and Genocide studies, the first such centre in any British university. I remain a member of the centre.
“With the help of hundreds of Leicestershire volunteer clinical trial patients we helped to develop safer antihistamines, preventing road deaths, and funded staff to introduce aerobiology at the University. Classical music at the University has been a joy and led to wonderful friendships and I remain grateful for the support from members of University staff throughout my career.”
President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Leicester, Professor Nishan Canagarajah, said: “I am truly humbled to be able to pay tribute to Dr Stern.
“His four decades of dedication to the health and wellbeing of the people of Leicester and wider region, though his work with the NHS, cannot be underestimated. Nor can his determination to provide significant health services to local children, after single-handedly setting up the Leicester Children’s Allergy Service, which has gone on to expand significantly at the Leicester Royal Infirmary.
“He has, of course, devoted much of his life to Holocaust education, and many of our criminology students have travelled to hear him speak at the National Holocaust Centre and Museum. His first-hand accounts of life as a Holocaust survivor have inspired our students to challenge antisemitism and to recognise the corrosive impacts of all forms of prejudice. He is a true Citizen of Change.”
Appeal for witnesses after motorbike crash near Wimblington
Police request information following serious collision at Boot’s Bridge crossroadsAuthor: Adam ClarkPublished 11 hours agoLast updated 11 hours agoA serious collision involving a motorbike and a car occurred near Wimblington, prompting police to appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage.The incident took place at Boot’s Bridge crossroads at 6.40am on Thursday (9th July) and involved a red Honda CBR125 motorbike and a black Nissan Qashqai. The motorcyclist, a 24-year-old man from Terrington St Clement, Norfolk, suffered serious injuries. He was airlifted to Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge, where he is currently in stable condition. The driver of the Qashqai, a 54-year-old man from Kettering, Northamptonshire, was uninjured in the collision. He was arrested under suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving, driving without a licence, and driving without insurance. He has been bailed while further enquiries are ongoing. Police are seeking information and dashcam footage from anyone who either witnessed the collision or saw either vehicle leading up to the crash. The public is encouraged to contact police via the force’s website or by calling 101, quoting Operation Waxwing.First for all the latest news from across the UK every hour on Hits Radio on DAB, at hitsradio.co.uk and on the Rayo app.
Every Premier League transfer so far as new Leeds rivals sign £20m winger
New Leeds United rivals have signed a £20m winger as the Premier League’s summer trading gathers pace. We compile every top-flight deal so far, alongside the latest Leeds ins and outs.According to yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk, the list includes Coventry City’s club-record £20m purchase, Crystal Palace adding a defender, and a fresh move for former Leeds youngster James Debayo.Arsenal have taken Illan Meslier on a free after his Leeds exit and made Piero Hincapie’s loan move permanent for £25m. Jakub Kiwior has joined Porto and Karl Hein has signed for Werder Bremen after loans.Aston Villa have a pre-contract in place for Modou Keba Cisse from LASK. Sil Swinkels and Louie Barry have joined Sheffield Wednesday, and Kadan Young has gone on loan to Annecy.Bournemouth have appointed Marco Rose head coach. Marcos Senesi has joined Tottenham as his contract expired, Luis Sinisterra has switched to Cruizeiro after a loan, and Romain Faivre, Michael Dacosta Gonzalez, Hamed Traore and Owen Bevan have departed, while Andoni Iraola has left for Liverpool.Brentford have added Jannik Schuster, Jaidon Anthony and Callum Wilson. Reiss Nelson has returned to Arsenal after a loan, and exits include Frank Onyeka to Coventry City plus loans for Michael Olakigbe and Romelle Donovan.Brighton have signed Pascal Struijk, Michael Svoboda, Rodrigo Rego, Zadok Yohanna and Costinha, while Jan Paul van Hecke has joined Tottenham and James Milner is retiring. Chelsea have brought in Marco Palestra and Geovany Quenda, with Marc Cucurella moving to Real Madrid.
7.15pm kick-off confirmed for Stafford Rangers Vs Shrewsbury friendly at Marston Road – El-Balad.com
Shrewsbury Town’s first pre-season outing ahead of the 2026/27 campaign will now kick off at 7.15pm on Tuesday night, with Stafford Rangers and Shrewsbury Town set to meet at Marston Road in Staffordshire.The change gives supporters a clear new time for the fixture, which is the first run-out of the summer for Gavin Cowan’s side. It also places the focus firmly on a useful opening test rather than the clock, with Shrewsbury Town beginning their build-up in familiar friendly fashion.First outing in StaffordshireThe trip to Staffordshire is the start of Shrewsbury Town’s pre-season schedule, and it comes before the squad moves on to the Isle of Man. After Staffordshire, the Salop squad will head to the Isle of Man and begin that trip with a fixture against Radcliffe.For now, though, the immediate detail is simple: Stafford Rangers vs Shrewsbury Town now has a 7.15pm start on Tuesday night at Marston Road. For supporters making plans, that is the key change. For Cowan, it is the start of the work that will shape the weeks ahead.
Far-right 'security' outfit claims 'our guys' arrested for Muslim festival terror scare | Searchlight
British Security Project members pictured near the UK IjtimaTwelve people were arrested this week after Counter Terrorism Policing London uncovered what it says was an extreme right-wing plot targeting the UK Ijtima, the four-day Tablighi Jamaat gathering that drew an estimated 15,000 Muslims to Shrubland Hall, near Ipswich.
The event was cut short on police advice on Sunday; three men aged 55, 60 and 82 were arrested in Surrey on suspicion of conspiracy to murder, the 82-year-old since bailed.
A 48-year-old woman arrested in east London on suspicion of assisting an offender has also been bailed. Eight further men remain held under section 41 of the Terrorism Act.
British Security Project posted these pictures of a drone being launched at the Ijtima
Commander Helen Flanagan of CTP London said officers had “moved extremely quickly” once aware of the threat; Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said the response had “undoubtedly saved lives.”
Since the arrests, the online accounts of the far-right, but minuscule, British Security Project, have claimed that those arrested were BSP members and that all they were doing was flying a drone over the event to see what was going on.
Military style
Video has been posted of men in camouflage and military-style gear standing in a field near the site, apparently operating drones, alongside separate aerial footage said to have been shot over the Ijtima itself.
The footage was posted by BSP member Tom Manning who also claims to be a Restore activist and who has posted a photo of himself with Restore’s national security spokesman Henry Boulton.
Tom Manning (left) with Henry Boulton and Jay Martin
BSP’s founder is Jay Martin, who first surfaced at May’s Dover anti-migrant demonstration, where he informed attending police officers that they were committing an offence under the Treason Felony Act 1848 by failing to prevent what he characterised as an invasion of foreigners.
He is not a lawyer.
Jay Martin (in hat) berates police during Dover anti-migrant demo in Dover in May
British Security Project’s own website is a grab-bag of self-published blog posts about SIA licensing and “security career pathways,” padded out with grandiose ambitions to place tens of thousands of “British Security Project staff” on trains and in schools nationwide.
A project on this scale only exists so far in Martin’s copy, and his imagination.
Shane Wiskin – familiarity with events
Police have not publicly named individual suspects arrested, nor on what suspicion each is being held.
Heavily publicising the BSP line online is Shayne Wiskin, the east London Restore Britain supporter familiar to Searchlight readers as the balcony fitter turned self-styled “Renaissance man” of the far-right fringe.
His talents range from House DJ, self-published author, and proprietor of the AI-generated “virtual film studio” MoonOwl Studios.
Wiskin’s posts suggest a close familiarity with what was happening at the Ijtima.
He has announced online that “Twelve of our guys have been arrested under the Counter terrorism Act” and added that he doesn’t understand why he hasn’t been arrested himself.
“Perhaps they’re building a case against me”.
Restore connection
Wiskin stood as an Independent for Newham Council in the May local elections, though making clear his Restore Britain connection.
As Restore had not, at that stage, registered as a political party, he could not run as an official candidate. He finished bottom of the poll with 1.7% of the vote.
The police have said searches are continuing at addresses linked to those in custody, and that the investigation remains ongoing.
Transfer news LIVE: Michael Olise to Real Madrid latest as Inter Milan eye Djed Spence
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The summer transfer window has officially opened and while the main attention is on the World Cup, clubs are working away on major deals. For most clubs, planning will already be complete and they will have identified which players they want to sign, and which players they want to sell.
Managers will be constantly assessing their squads with sporting directors and recruitment staff scanning the market for potential deals this summer. The rumour mill is still gathering pace and we’ve collated some of the biggest current transfer stories – you can access the full rumour mill below.
Today’s biggest transfer storiesPSG could reportedly move for Ferran Torres this summer. The Spanish international only has one year left on his contract at Barcelona and they need to pay Manchester City €8 million. if they extend it. Barca are keen to avoid this with PSG interested.
Michael Olise remains Real Madrid’s dream signing this summer but they are unlikely to submit an offer this summer. Bayern Munich don’t want to sell their prized asset and it will be near impossible to extract him from the Bundesliga giants.
Inter Milan are considering a move for Djed Spence. The full-back has impressed at the World Cup with England but it’s unclear whether he features in Roberto De Zebri’s plans at Tottenham.
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Bedfordshire murder suspect seen with bloodshot eyes after being caught and hauled into court in South Africa
A man accused of a triple-murder in Bedfordshire has been caught and hauled into a court in South Africa. Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma, 45, has been accused of killing his wife Nothabo Zandile Tshuma, 42, and her daughters Natalie, 15, and Nala, 5, in Great Denham. Mr Tshuma – a British citizen of Zimbabwean heritage – was arrested by South African officers in Johannesburg on Friday with support from Interpol. After he was snared, the Crown Prosecution Service authorised three murder charges against him, with South African authorities also accusing him of illegal possession of a firearm – which carries a sentence of up to 15 years in the country. The bodies of Mrs Tshuma and her daughters were discovered on July 6, with a post-mortem examination determining their cause of death as blunt force trauma. The 45-year-old appeared at Johannesburg Central District Magistrates’ Court on Monday, where he was seen with “bloodshot eyes” and appeared “incredibly distressed”, according to Sky News Africa. The South African court will determine whether he should be extradited back to Britain to face his charges.Although the two countries have an extradition treaty in place, South African law requires all suspects to appear before domestic courts before being sent to another country. Mr Tshuma – a British citizen of Zimbabwean heritage – was arrested by South African officers in Johannesburg on Friday | REUTERSAuthorities are still determining whether Mr Tshuma – who was remanded into custody – is in the country illegally. Following his arrest, a South African police spokeswoman said: “According to our investigation, after landing in South Africa on July 5, he then went to one of the townships and he bought this particular unlicensed firearm.”She confirmed that British authorities have submitted a provisional extradition request, however, a full document has not yet been handed over.The spokeswoman said that Mr Tshuma’s relatives in South Africa played a “very pivotal role” in the murder suspect’s capture. The bodies of Mrs Tshuma and her daughters were discovered on July 6 | BEDFORDSHIRE POLICE”His family did not harbour him,” she stressed. The 45-year-old is said to have fled Britain roughly 48 hours before the bodies of his wife and her daughters were discovered.In a statement following their deaths, relatives 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.The 45-year-old is said to have fled Britain roughly 48 hours before the bodies of his wife and her daughters were discovered | BEDFORDSHIRE POLICE”Your kindness and compassion have brought great strength to our family.”Following the suspect’s arrest, Detective Inspector Lee Martin, senior investigating officer at Bedfordshire Police, said: “This has been a fast-moving investigation which has involved multiple law enforcement partners, including the National Crime Agency, Interpol and authorities in both Zimbabwe and South Africa.“Thanks to the tireless work and dedication of all those involved, we have managed to swiftly locate and arrest Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma, who we want to speak to in connection with this shocking and tragic case.“Our investigation remains ongoing and we’ll be working closely with our counterparts in South Africa, as well as the National Crime Agency and the Crown Prosecution Service, to bring him back to this country.“Our thoughts remain very much with Zandile, Natalie and Nala, as well as their loved ones, at this time.”
Collins Aerospace opens UK Engineering Centre of Excellence – MM Media
Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, has revealed that its Engineering Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Wolverhampton is now fully operational, advancing next-generation electric thrust reverser actuation systems (elecTRAS™). The CoE is home to a new state-of-the-art, modular and scalable test facility designed to facilitate innovation in aircraft actuation system design, testing and certification.With a more streamlined solution, elecTRAS supports the elimination of actuation hydraulic interfaces and fluids and facilitates a 15-20% reduction of the nacelle actuation weight at the integrated aircraft system level. Wolverhampton’s advanced testing capabilities simulate real-world conditions for aircraft components, actuators, subsystems, and full systems. By integrating early-stage test results into system analysis, potential issues are resolved quickly, reducing delays and enhancing distinctive design scalability for future applications.Ajay Mahajan, president of Advanced Structures at Collins Aerospace, said: “Our Engineering Centre of Excellence reflects RTX’s commitment to delivering innovative, efficient and cost-effective solutions for the aerospace industry. This unique modular approach supports the industry’s transition to more-electric systems, aligning with original equipment manufacturers’ forward-looking goals while improving fuel efficiency, operational performance, and ease of maintenance.” Pic: Engineers at the elecTRAS Centre of Excellence in Wolverhampton are advancing electric thrust actuationThe Wolverhampton test capability spans from modules to integrated systems. This allows for scalability and interchangeability, reducing development time and cost while enabling the facility to support multiple programs and system variants.Co-located elecTRAS systems and nacelle actuation design expertise streamlines development and fosters efficient collaboration. Highly skilled engineers at the facility are driving innovation in electric systems, smart algorithms, and motor control architecture, while continuing to support current fleets. Already in use on the Airbus A350 family, Collins’ elecTRAS technology has logged more than 15 million flight hours and 2.2 million flight cycles on more than 700 aircraft as of 2025.Collins Aerospace provides advanced aerospace and defence solutions across avionics, aircraft interiors, aerostructures and engine components, mission systems, and power and control systems.
Government decision on Leicester boundary expansion due
The government is set to announce this week whether Leicester’s political boundary should expand to absorb surrounding towns and villages. Currently, the county, city and neighbouring Rutland are served by 10 local authorities delivering a range of public services, including education, social care, highways, waste collection, planning, housing, and leisure.However, ministers say they want to streamline local government across England by creating fewer, but larger councils with greater devolved powers.The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has been considering three options for Leicestershire’s future political map.Labour-led Leicester City Council has suggested its border should move outwards in all directions into areas currently served by neighbouring districts or boroughs.However, the proposed city expansion has proved controversial with Reform UK, Conservative, Liberal Democrat and Green politicians in the county who have argued the government is forcing unwanted and unnecessary upheaval on residents.On Monday, Labour local government and housing minister Alison McGovern told MPs the shake-up would provide stronger councils able to make quicker decisions.She said a decision would be announced this week before MPs leave parliament for their summer break. The government has rejected calls for its proposals to be put to a local referendum before a final decision is made.
