SAM Kelsall is determined to make the most of his fresh opportunity with Staffordshire – and hopefully scratch a 10-year itch in the process.Kelsall returned to the county fold over the winter after a period away from the Staffs set-up.The 33-year-old was appointed as captain ahead of the 2020 campaign – which was ultimately cancelled due to the covid pandemic – but stepped down without taking charge of a competitive game after failing to find common ground with management over certain issues.Kelsall spent time away from the National Counties Cricket Association circuit, but returned to play for Bedfordshire in the 2024 season.However, he’s now back home with Staffordshire and eager to play his part in another successful chapter for the county.“I thought my chance to play for Staffs again had gone,” said the Moddershall all-rounder.“But there were some good conversations over the winter and I wanted to get back involved.“It’s been great, training and playing with a good group of cricketers – it’s been a really good environment.“There’s no point in dwelling on what happened in the past – things happened for a reason.“If anything it’s made me hungrier to get back and hopefully contribute to winning games of cricket for Staffordshire.“I did enjoy my time with Bedfordshire and I haven’t got a bad word to say about them, they gave me the opportunity to play at this level again.“But ultimately I’m a Staffordshire lad and have played for the county since I was 10, so this is very much my home.”And Kelsall is part of a Staffs side who have started the season impressively.After three years of failing to progress from the group stages of the 50-over competition, Staffordshire have bucked the trend and advanced this year.
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Tottenham legend says what fans already knew about Spurs transfer strategy
Tottenham Hotspur have already brought in two high profile free agents to bolster their defense this summer in Liverpool icon Andrew Robertson and Bournemouth breakout star Marcos Senesi, who both figure to get significant minutes, if not start outright, in the upcoming 2025/26 Premier League season.Neither Senesi nor Robertson, especially, were remotely the best available players in their positions, but they have, at least at one point in their careers, been among the best in the Premier League, and, most importantly for Roberto De Zerbi and Spurs, bring experience and leadership to a club that nearly got themselves relegated last season.De Zerbi is known for being a young coach who likes players who are as young and exciting as he is, but in order to survive, he leaned on veterans like Conor Gallagher, Rodrigo Bentancur, and Joao Palhinha to scrape by the relegation battle.Tottenham want to win nowTottenham are prioritizing proven Premier League players, and the club’s legendary center back Toby Alderweireld definitely sees it that way when analyzing the club’s transfer policy so far in the summer 2026 transfer window.The Belgian international pointed out to Football.London’s Alasdair Gold, “They both know the Premier League. That’s good, because I think Spurs now need stability. They need to know the players can perform every week, week in, week out. They perform on a good level. Of course, a transfer to a new club, it’s always a bit different, but they know the Premier League and that’s very important. Next season, it’s impossible that we go back to this [awful] period. So I think it’s understanding they are looking for players who are proven in the Premier League. That’s something they should do. They should have a little bit more security in that.”Jan Paul van Hecke is only 25 years old, but the Brighton star has been a quality Premier League starter for a few years now. Marcos Senesi actually hasn’t been touted for as long, but he is nearly 30 years of age now and was a borderline Premier League Team of the Season center back in the 2025/26 season.Tottenham Hotspur are getting two known commodities at center back who have competed at a high level on successful teams before, and that seems to be what Spurs are going for this summer. Instead of prioritizing only young players with future star upside, Spurs want guys who can help them win now.Add us as a preferred source on GoogleFollow
Nottinghamshire weather for Saturday 6 June | West Bridgford Wire
Saturday 6 June is expected to be unsettled, with rain likely early on and further showers possible through much of the day.Temperatures will reach around 17°C, but it will feel cooler in the wind, with gusts strengthening during the morning and evening.Early morningThe day will start cloudy and wet, with temperatures around 12°C from 5am to 7am, rising to 13°C by 8am. The chance of rain is greater than 95% from 5am to 7am, easing slightly to 90% by 8am.Winds will come from the south-east to south-south-east at around 10 to 13 mph, with gusts increasing from about 23 mph to 29 mph. UV levels will remain low at 1.- Advertisement -MiddayLate morning and lunchtime will stay unsettled, although the chance of rain should ease compared with the start of the day. Temperatures will rise from 13°C at 9am to 14°C at 10am, 15°C at 11am and 16°C by midday.The chance of rain falls from 70% at 9am to around 50% from 10am to midday. Winds will be from the south-south-east at around 14 to 15 mph, with gusts close to 30 mph. UV levels will rise from 2 at 9am to 3 at 10am, 4 at 11am and 6 by midday.AfternoonThe afternoon is expected to remain cloudy and showery, with temperatures reaching around 17°C from 1pm to 4pm. The chance of rain increases again, from around 60% at 1pm to 70% at 2pm and 80% by 3pm and 4pm.Winds will turn from south-south-easterly to southerly at around 11 to 14 mph, with gusts between 23 and 29 mph. UV levels will ease from 4 early in the afternoon to 3 by mid-afternoon.EveningThe evening will remain unsettled at first, with showers likely before conditions gradually improve later. Temperatures will stay around 17°C at 5pm and 6pm, then fall to 16°C by 7pm and 8pm, 15°C at 9pm and 10pm, and 14°C by 11pm.The chance of rain is around 70% at 5pm, 60% at 6pm, 50% at 7pm, 30% at 8pm, and 20% by 9pm, before falling to 10% later. Winds will turn from south-south-west to south-west, west-south-west and westerly, at around 10 to 15 mph, with gusts reaching up to 32 mph. UV levels will be low in the evening, falling from 2 at 5pm to 1.
Locals say plans for thousands more homes ‘like building new town’
A group of over 30 parish councillors and organisations have grouped together to call on a council to look at its local planMembers of Pause the Plans. Left to right – Graham Campbell, Lynne Pinn, Chris Stening, Ruth Southworth and Paul Boothman(Image: Cambridgeshire Live)Locals have urged a council to “pause” its local plan as they fear the thousands of homes planned could lead to overdevelopment. Under Huntingdonshire’s District Council’s Draft Local Plan for 2026, more than 24,000 homes could be built in areas including Huntingdon and St Ives.Locals including residents and parish councillors said they are concerned at the impact this could have on infrastructure including roads and doctors. As a result, over 30 parish councils and organisations have joined together in the ‘Pause the Plan’ campaign.It asks HDC to thoroughly assess the impact it could have and to compile more evidence together before the plans are given the go-ahead.Several concerned parish councillors and a local resident have shared their thoughts on the local plan. Chris Stening, of Ellington Parish Council, said the proposed number of new homes is essentially creating a “new town”.He said: “When you put in a new town, you get all of the infrastructure considered. But what we’re seeing in this area is lots and lots of relatively small developments. But when you total them, it’s like creating three more St Ives all in this area.”Chris believes there has been “no consideration” towards the impact it could have on water and road infrastructure. He added: “That’s the real problem with the plan. That’s why we’re asking the local authorities to collect some evidence and fill the gaps to understand what infrastructure requirements are needed and then actually come up with a property community impact assessment.”Resident Ruth Southworth feels that St Ives could “lose its identity” if the homes are built. Ruth said: “In the local plan, there is no map of the cumulative effect.“I don’t think they properly thought through the infrastructure. We have issues with flooding, we have issues with water and water supply. To have a development of this size in such a small area means you’ve also got to consider roads.“Sometimes it can take an hour to just come out of St Ives. We have one river crossing in St Ives and one at Huntingdon. With the floods, that’s even more challenging.”Like the rest of the group, Ruth would like to see the plan paused. Paul Boothman, chair of Houghton and Wyton Parish Council, said the group is “not against development”.However, he added: “It’s really important we have it, especially affordable housing. This is an expensive place to live and not affordable. One of the other issues we have it we also need jobs. But, there seems to be an imbalance between the jobs that this will create and the housing numbers of the people that will actually be occupying those houses.“The risk we’ve got, or the worry we’ve got, is that if we’re not careful in building such a concentrated development in such a small area, we’re gonna end up with housing for people who won’t actually have jobs here.“There won’t be enough created and people will be commuting. That’s going to lead to even more gridlock and infrastructure issues that we already face, but it’s going to make the situation worse.”Graham Campbell, from the Great Ouse Valley Trust, is concerned about the environmental impact of the developments. He said: “We live in one of the most attractive and important landscapes. It’s not recognised in the local plan and it’s what gives our whole area identity. That’s very important to us.“Again, we’re not against development, that’s essential. But, the overall planning and concept [we want the council] to appreciate and reflect the value of this landscape for tourism, but also for local people to enjoy.”A HDC spokesperson has said the council is currently progressing the local plan. The spokesperson said: “We are progressing the Local Plan in line with current government legislation, which requires submission of the Proposed Submission Plan to the Planning Inspectorate, alongside all public comments, by December 31, 2026.”An independent Planning Inspector will then undertake a thorough examination of the draft plan and supporting evidence, including public hearings, to consider all representations and recommend any necessary changes.” The council is also aware of the Pause the Plan.The HDC spokesperson added: “We are aware of the concerns raised by the ‘Pause the Plan’ group and have reflected these in updates to our timetable. The next phase of public consultation will now begin in September 2026, providing additional time to consider the initial outcomes of local government reorganisation proposals and to finalise supporting evidence.”This includes ongoing work with partners such as the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority on key transport infrastructure, including the A141 and St Ives improvements scheme.”Starting consultation in September also avoids the main summer holiday period while ensuring we can still meet the national deadline. Failing to do so would require restarting the Local Plan under new legislation, delaying the delivery of an up-to-date plan for Huntingdonshire’s communities.”
Football legends teaming up for charity match | Shields Gazette – newspaper – Read this story on Magzter.com
Shields Gazette | June 06, 2026 Legendary figures from the North East’s football scene are set to come together for a South Shields charity match. – by Ryan Smith South Shields Football Club are set to host a second fundraising match in aid of Diabetes UK on August 2, at the 1st Cloud Arena.The Mariners hope the match will surpass the success of their first event last year as they look for footballing legends from across Tyne & Wear to join them on the pitch.The club began fundraising last year after Jude, the grandson of chairman Geoff Thompson, was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. This story is from the June 06, 2026 edition of Shields Gazette. Subscribe to Magzter GOLD to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 10,000+ magazines and newspapers. SUBSCRIBE NOW Already a subscriber? Sign In
The Beatles Story Wins Gold at VisitEngland Awards for Excellence for Second Consecutive Year – Liverpool City Region Destination Partnership
Liverpool’s The Beatles Story Awarded Coveted Gold at VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2026.
The Beatles Story has been awarded GOLD in the International Tourism Award category at last night’s prestigious VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2026 ceremony.
The ceremony, held at Aerospace Bristol beneath the wings of the iconic Concorde Alpha Foxtrot, celebrated the very best of England’s tourism industry. This national recognition follows The Beatles Story’s earlier success at the Liverpool City Region Tourism Awards, where it won in the same category earlier this year.
The VisitEngland Awards for Excellence champion the very best of the country’s tourism industry – celebrating quality, innovation and customer service. The International Tourism Award recognises attractions that deliver outstanding service to international visitors.
The awards cycle begins with a series of regional competitions, including the Liverpool City Region Tourism Awards, at which The Beatles Story won the International Tourism Award earlier this year – securing a spot at last night’s national contest.
The Beatles Story has remained a leading international attraction for 36 years, continuing to welcome visitors from across the globe and protecting the legacy of Liverpool’s cultural heritage.
Tourism is one of England’s largest, most valuable industries, supporting more than 200,000 businesses, employing 2.6 million people and generating about £76 billion in domestic visitor spending.
Mary Chadwick, General Manager at The Beatles Story, said:
“We’re so thrilled to receive this national recognition from VisitEngland. This award reflects the passion and hard work of our team, the invaluable support of our global community of ambassadors, and our commitment to delivering an exceptional experience for visitors from all around the world.
It’s an incredibly exciting time for Beatles tourism, with renewed global interest driven by upcoming biopic films, and new music projects from both Paul and Ringo. We’re proud to see Liverpool’s unique musical heritage recognised on a national stage, and to be at the forefront of that as we celebrate 36 years of The Beatles Story. We look forward to welcoming even more visitors and continuing to share this extraordinary legacy with future generations.”
Praising The Beatles Story’s continued success in bringing Liverpool’s cultural heritage to life for global audiences, Natalie Wyatt, Managing Director of Liverpool City Region Destination Partnership, said:“At a time when visitors are seeking meaningful, authentic experiences, The Beatles Story continues to set the benchmark for excellence.
This Gold award reflects not only the quality of the visitor experience but the attraction’s ability to translate a globally recognised cultural legacy into something personal, immersive and memorable for every visitor who walks through its doors.
Tourism is ultimately about stories, connections and shared experiences. The Beatles Story demonstrates the extraordinary value of bringing cultural assets to life in ways that strengthen local pride while attracting audiences from around the world.
On behalf of Liverpool City Region Destination Partnership, I would like to congratulate the entire team on this well-deserved recognition. Their success further enhances Liverpool City Region’s reputation as one of the UK’s leading cultural and visitor destinations.”Tourism Minister Stephanie Peacock said:
“I am delighted to see so many businesses across England being recognised for their outstanding work, helping to make people’s stays as enjoyable and memorable as possible. These awards are a real testament to those striving to ensure our tourism industry remains outstanding.”
VisitEngland Director Andrew Stokes said:
“The awards are a celebration of England’s outstanding tourism industry and an opportunity to highlight the excellence that makes it world-leading. These awards showcase the exceptional quality, unparalleled customer service and innovation that drive our industry. I congratulate the wonderful range of first-class award recipients, all of whom are so passionate about tourism. They are all deserving winners.”
For more information about The Beatles Story, visit www.beatlesstory.com.
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For more information on the Liverpool City Region Tourism Awards, click HERE.
To see the full list of winners, click HERE.
Baby boy died after weeks of abuse as parents jailed for killing him
A South London couple who beat their baby to death have been jailed.Devaun Rose-Turner died at just eight months in December 2021, having been left with over 80 injuries in two months before he died(Image: Bedfordshire Police)A South London couple who beat their baby to death have been jailed. Devaun Rose-Turner died at just eight months in December 2021, having been left with over 80 injuries in two months before he died. The emergency services raced to the Bedfordshire home at about 7am on December 11 2021 after Devaun’s dad, Emmanuel Turner, called to say he wasn’t breathing.Devaun was pronounced dead later that morning. Parents Emmanuel Turner and Shandies Rose of Hurstbourne Road, Forest Hill, were arrested on suspicion of murder in 2022 but were released under investigation while detectives tried to build a picture of what happened.Detectives worked closely with medical and forensic experts to piece together the circumstances surrounding the death, with the extent and pattern of injuries indicating repeated episodes of physical abuse. Investigators also established that Devaun had been in the sole care of his parents throughout that period.In August that year, detectives learned the pair had fled it to Nigeria. They came back on May 10 last year and were arrested at the airport, charged, and held on remand.Turner, 34, and Rose, 29, both of Hurstbourne Road, London, were also both convicted of causing or allowing a child to suffer significant harmDuring the trial, the court heard how their son had suffered more than 80 separate injuries during the eight weeks leading up to his death.Emmanuel Turner, 34, was today sentenced to life in prison on Wednesday (June 3) with a minimum term of 22 years for the murder of his son. Shandies Rose, 29, was found not guilty of murder but convicted of manslaughter, and was jailed for 12 years.They were also both convicted of causing or allowing a child to suffer significant harm. They were sentenced to eight years and seven years, respectively, to run concurrently.Judge, the Honourable Mrs Justice Farbey KC, said: “Both of you knew about his pain. Both of you decided to keep it hidden so he received no medical help.”Detective Inspector Lee Martin, who led the investigation, said: “This was a complex and deeply challenging investigation into the sustained abuse and tragic death of a baby behind closed doors.“From the outset, our focus was on establishing exactly what happened to Devaun and securing justice for him, with our team working tirelessly to ensure he was given a voice.“Nothing can undo what happened to him, but today’s sentence reflects the persistence of our officers in ensuring that those who should have cared and protected for him have been held accountable for the abuse he suffered.“Our thoughts will always remain with Devaun – sleep well, little man.”Don’t miss out on the biggest local stories. Sign up to our MySouthLondon newsletter HERE for all the latest daily news and more
Public the Musical – Curve, Leicester – The Reviews Hub
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Music and Lyrics: Kyla Stroud, Natalie Stroud and Olivia Zachariah
Writers: Hannah Sands, Kyla Stroud, Natalie Stroud and Olivia Zachariah
Director: Hannah Sands
Six years in the making, Public – The Musical arrives at Curve carrying considerable festival pedigree. Born from songs written during lockdown in 2020, developed through a first run at VAULT Festival in 2022 – where it won the Origins Award – and honed further at Edinburgh Fringe in 2023, where it took Playbill’s Pick of the Fringe Award, this is a production that has earned its place at a full-scale venue. The Curve run marks its most substantial staging yet, with an expanded script and a 90-minute running time that dispels any concern about whether the material can sustain the stretch. It can, and with room to spare.
The premise is simple: four strangers, trapped overnight in a public toilet. It’s the classic device – incompatible people forced into proximity, obliged to confront one another and, eventually, themselves – but the setting gives it a fresh and often very funny dimension. We meet each of them before they enter, glimpsing the small indignities that send them through the door: a café that won’t let you use the facilities without buying something, a shoe requiring urgent attention after an encounter with a dog. Amy Jane Cook’s set is spot on – entirely recognisable, the hand dryer and all, and a surprisingly versatile space for the action that unfolds within it.
The expanded version wisely abandons real-time constraints, playing the piece across the course of a night. It’s a good decision, as the relationships and revelations here – and there are several, carefully timed – could not realistically have developed in an hour. The extended form allows scenes between smaller configurations of characters, some of them asleep, creating space for the more intimate, reflective exchanges that add extra emotional strength.
The four characters are clearly drawn and played with real skill. Matt Corner is Andrew, a macho investment banker whose world has contracted to his expensive bike and his own blinkered certainties – misogynistic, contemptuous of anyone who doesn’t fit his worldview, and entirely unaware of it. It’s a difficult type to play without tipping into caricature, and Corner keeps him just credible enough to make his eventual shifts land. Grace Towning is Zo, an activist en route to a protest, and it’s a tribute to the writing and to Towning’s performance that Zo is genuinely, recognisably irritating – well-meaning to her core, but incapable of meeting people where they are. You understand her completely and find yourself exasperated in equal measure. Ivano Turco brings a quiet, fragile quality to Finlay, a fast-food worker holding himself together with some effort, and sometimes failing; his is the most inward of the four performances, and the most affecting. Cole Dennis rounds out the quartet as Laura, non-binary, good-natured, instinctively diplomatic – the person trying to keep the peace while missing a flight to a wedding. The four work well together, and the ensemble vocal work throughout is exceptional with tight harmonies that never come at the expense of clarity.
The pop-rock score is one of the production’s real strengths. There are numbers that catch the ear immediately, upbeat and propulsive, and others that pull back into something gentler and more reflective as the night wears on and the characters begin to lower their defences. Crucially, every lyric is audible – no small thing in a musical where the songs are doing genuine narrative work, as here they are.
Hannah Sands’ direction keeps the 90 minutes moving without sacrificing the quieter moments that give the piece its depth. What they have all built together – five years from bedroom to Curve – is funny, warm, and genuinely moving. The laughs are plentiful, but what stays with you is something rather more than that.
Public – The Musical is well worth catching before it leaves Leicester on 13 June though surely it will have a life beyond that.
Runs until 13 June 2026The Reviews Hub Star Rating
100%
Flush with heart and humour
Picture shows progress on new £45 million Cambridge police station
The construction of the building has seen a “few delays”The latest picture shows the progress of a new Cambridge police station being built(Image: Cambridgeshire Police)Cambridgeshire Police have released a picture showing the progress of a new £45 million police station. Last year, Cambridgeshire Police said the opening of its new £45 million police station, which is being built next to Milton Park and Ride, would be delayed.The station was initially supposed to open in November 2025. This was then delayed to spring 2026. A spokesperson for Cambridgeshire Police has confirmed that there have been a “few delays” but the force is hoping to transfer in “very soon”.Planning permission for the new station was approved by South Cambridgeshire District Council in March 2021. The new station will replace the force’s current 1960s Parkside building in Cambridge city centre.Construction of the building began in January 2024. Plans for the new station include doubling the number of cells, enhancing facilities to face complex crimes such as fraud and online investigations, and better road access for more efficient responses.A spokesperson for Cambridgeshire Police previously said: “The construction work will still be largely complete by the end of the year [2025] but fitting out, installing systems like ICT will take us to the spring.”It is not yet certain what will happen to Parkside Police Station.
Police and firefighters forced to close Staffordshire road as man found dead
Paramedics were also at the scene06:45, 04 Jun 2026Updated 07:56, 05 Jun 2026(Image: Manchester Evening News)Emergency services were forced to shut a Staffordshire road after a man was found dead. Police, firefighters and paramedics were all sent to the scene in Tutbury yesterday (June 3).As reported by The Sentinel and Burton Street was closed off for what, at the time, was described as a ‘police incident’. Now Staffordshire Police has confirmed that sadly a man was found dead.Meanwhile officers are not treating the tragedy as suspicious. The alarm had been raised at 1.40pm.A spokeswoman for the constabulary said: “We were called to a property in Tutbury, Burton-on-Trent, following reports of a sudden death.”Officers closed Burton Road in the direction of Ironwalls Lane while emergency services attended the scene. Sadly, a man was pronounced dead by paramedics a short time later.”His next of kin has been informed. We are not treating the death as suspicious.”A spokeswoman for Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service said: “We were called by colleagues at West Midlands Ambulance Service following reports of a sudden death. One crew attended the scene. Firefighters assisted in the removal of a man who was sadly pronounced dead by paramedics at the scene.”Get daily headlines and breaking news emailed to you – it’s FREEEnsure our latest headlines always appear at the top of your Google Search
