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  • A summer of free events is coming to Liverpool City Centre

    A summer of free events is coming to Liverpool City Centre



    Liverpool will be celebrating summer every week with free special events across the city centre.
    From 18 June until 27 August, there will be free events at locations across the city, from Bold Street, along the waterfront, Hope Street, St George’s Quarter, Derby Square, the Commercial District and more. 
    With an events programme organised and supported by Liverpool Business Improvement District, you can visit a new place in the city centre for a free event designed to help you relax and get outside in the city. A sound bath at Tempest on Tithebarn, food giveaways at Exchange Flags and Derby Square, mini golf, live music at Princes Dock and Williamson Square, street theatre on Bold Street, circus acts at the Pier Head, a chill-out session on deck chairs at the waterfront, there will be something from everyone. 
    After the success of the World Chess Championships last summer, chess events will return to the city. There will also be mini tennis events as the International tennis Tournament returns to Liverpool. 
    Credit: Liverpool BID Company
    Katie Bentleym Director of Strategic Partnerships and Communications at Liverpool Business Improvement District said:
    “Celebrating Summer will add joy and activity for everyone in the city centre this summer. We want to keep this city centre accessible to everyone. Whether you want to dance to live music in the street, or have a quiet moment to chill and relax, there will be something for everyone and their family and friends. There will be animation and activity across the whole of the city. Our message is simple; get outside and relax, enjoy the city and everything it has to offer. And it’s all free”. 
    Find out more on the Liverpool Bid Company website.
    Find out what’s on across Liverpool this summer on our website.

    Find out what’s good up North on our new platform, The Northern Guide. 
    From the best hotels, beauty spots, days out, food and more up North – visit thenorthernguide.com and follow The Northern Guide on Instagram HERE.

  • Nine arrested at Luton Carnival

    Nine arrested at Luton Carnival



    The event took place on SundayAuthor: Jon BurkePublished 3 hours agoPolice have made nine arrests at Luton Carnival.As the temperature climbed over the weekend, the force got geared up for a major presence on Sunday.Alongside the Luton Community Policing team, officers were deployed as part of Project Servator during the parade, Live Facial Recognition vans were set up on the entrances to Wardown Park – getting a hit and making an arrest for an individual wanted for sexual assault. The community team was also in attendance in the park, giving reassurance to the public. Officers from the Boson guns and gangs unit made arrests, for possession of a knife and possession with intent to supply drugs. Two teenagers were also spotted riding escooters while wearing balaclavas, hoodies, and surgical gloves. Both were arrested for attempted robbery and their escooters seized. Three further teenagers were arrested for affray, while one person was arrested after failing to appear in court.In total nine arrests were made around the eventSuperintendent Hob Hoque from Bedfordshire Police said, “The past week and bank holiday weekend have been an extremely busy one for the force. Our officers have attended a range of different incidents, alongside helping keep the public safe during one of the major events of the year, Luton carnival. “Despite the number of incidents, combined with the intense heat over the weekend, our officers and staff continued to make sure the public had the highest standard of service. Everyone involved played a significant part.”Hear all the latest news from across the UK on the hour, every hour, on Greatest Hits Radio on DAB, smartspeaker, at greatesthitsradio.co.uk, and on the Rayo app.

  • Nuno Espirito Santo to stay at West Ham for next season

    Nuno Espirito Santo to stay at West Ham for next season



    West Ham United have confirmed that Nuno Espirito Santo will stay as manager of the club next season.

    The former Wolverhampton Wanderers boss went into crisis talks with the board on Monday afternoon, a a day after the Hammers were relegated from the Premier League. At first, it looked as though Nuno would be dismissed but changes on he board alongside discussions from both parties will now see him stay.

    In a statement released via the club’s channels, West Ham confirmed Nuno’s position.

    “The football operation always has to be our first priority and the planning for next season started as soon as the final whistle sounded on Sunday. We held meetings with Head Coach Nuno Espírito Santo early this week and are pleased to confirm that he has expressed his continued commitment to the Club – as we have to him.

    “Nuno made it very clear that he is highly motivated for the challenge of guiding West Ham United back to the top flight at the first time of asking. That must be the unquestionable goal for next season. Nuno has spent one previous year in the EFL Championship and it was an outstanding success as he secured 99 points to win the title with Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2018.

    “While the ultimate outcome on Sunday was a painful one, the Board of Directors believe that there have been broader signs of improvement and progress in recent months, and we want Nuno to continue developing that progress.

    “A total of 25 points taken from our final 17 Premier League matches equated to 1.47 points per game – a ratio that would have resulted in a seventh-place finish across the full season. Furthermore, we feel the clear improvement in squad mentality and togetherness since January, leading to that upturn in performances and results, makes him the right man to lead us forward.“

  • EMAS declares critical incident level after sustained pressure on ambulance services | West Bridgford Wire



    East Midlands Ambulance Service has declared a business continuity incident after sustained pressure on ambulance crews across the region, with demand for emergency care rising during the hot weather and wider NHS services also under strain.The declaration, made at 7.15pm on Tuesday 26 May, means EMAS can put additional arrangements in place to maintain patient care, including working with hospitals to speed up patient handovers so crews can return to responding to 999 calls. The service has also escalated to REAP Level 4, the highest level in the ambulance service escalation system, which indicates the potential for service failures.EMAS said it is continuing to prioritise the most life-threatening and serious incidents while reviewing how crews are deployed across the East Midlands. Members of the public are being urged to use 999 only where someone is seriously ill or injured and their life is at risk, and to consider NHS 111, pharmacies, urgent treatment centres, GP services or out-of-hours care for non-life-threatening conditions.EMAS said:East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) has declared a business continuity incident (as at 19.15 hours, Tuesday 26 May 2026) following sustained pressure on its services across the region.- Advertisement -In recent days, demand for emergency care has increased, including as a result of the hot weather, alongside wider pressures being experienced across the NHS.A business continuity incident is declared when services may be disrupted below expected levels and additional arrangements are required to maintain patient care.Declaring a business continuity incident allows EMAS to take additional steps, working closely with NHS partners, to help ensure ambulance crews are available to respond to patients in the community. This includes:Supporting the timely handover of patients at hospital emergency departments, so ambulance crews can return to responding to 999 calls.Working with healthcare providers to ensure patients are directed to the most appropriate care. Continuing to prioritise the most life-threatening and serious incidents.This is to ensure emergency ambulances are available to respond to people in the community where life is at risk.We recognise this is challenging for our NHS partners, who are also working under significant pressure, and we are grateful for their continued support.Alongside this, EMAS is maximising available resources and reviewing how ambulance crews are deployed across the region.We will continue to monitor the situation closely, with a focus on maintaining safe patient care and returning to normal service levels as soon as possible.Members of the public are asked to support us during this period of high demand.999 should always be used when someone is seriously ill or injured and their life is at risk.If your condition is not life-threatening, there are other NHS services available that may be able to help you.These include:– NHS 111 online or by phone.– Local pharmacies.– Urgent Treatment Centres.– Your GP (including out-of-hours services).Choosing the most appropriate service helps ensure our ambulance crews are available for those who may need them most.Additional information:1) Given the severity of the concern, senior leaders will continue to respond to the challenges faced and to ensure support for staff and volunteers at work. Therefore, media interviews will not be conducted tonight. Media requests should be sent via communications@emas.nhs.uk and will be responded to tomorrow.2) In response to pressures in the NHS system and on ambulance services, on Tuesday 26 May 2026, EMAS escalated to Resource Escalation Action Plan (REAP) Level 4 – the highest level which indicates a potential for failures within the service.3) The Emergency Preparedness Resilience and Response framework describes as business continuity incident as: ‘an event or occurrence that disrupts, or might disrupt, an organisation’s normal service delivery, below acceptable predefined levels, where special arrangements are required to be implemented until services can return to an acceptable level (this could be a surge in demand requiring resources to be temporarily redeployed).

  • Flats and shop approved despite nearly 40 objections to ‘congested’ traffic area

    Flats and shop approved despite nearly 40 objections to ‘congested’ traffic area



    One person said the increase in traffic would be ‘significant’Aqua Drive, Hampton Water in Peterborough (stock)(Image: Google)Plans to build new flats and a shop in a Cambridgeshire suburb have been approved – despite backlash over more traffic in an already “congested” area. Back in April 2025, Jafbuild Limited submitted plans to build 14 new flats and add a shop on land off Aqua Drive in Hampton Water, Peterborough.The flats proposed are all two-bedroom flats, with 28 car parking spaces proposed. There are also 19 allocated spaces for the shop.Before approval, the applicant said the plans were “essential” to plans for the Hampton Water area. They also said it would provide a “much-needed convenience store and flats” to the area.Peterborough City Council has now approved these plans. Despite the approval, the plans had 37 objections. Concerns were mainly raised about traffic in the area, with one objector describing the area as already “congested”.One person, who lives in Aqua Drive, said the “cumulative traffic impact” would be “significant”. Another person in Broadstone Drive commented on traffic and said: “The traffic at the end of the school day is horrendous to the point where it is not even worth leaving your house to go out.”Add more to that and mix in a few haulage trucks to service more building works for a few more years and we will have a major incident soon.”Also concerned about traffic, a person in Banbury Drive said: “The additional traffic from this development will exacerbate existing congestion issues, particularly during peak hours. The council must assess whether the current road network can accommodate this growth without compromising safety.”In a transport statement on behalf of the applicants, it was concluded the site was “well situated” to local amenities, and it was considered to not have “a severe residual impact on the local highway network”.

  • Solihull man charged with murder over fatal Lichfield street assault

    Solihull man charged with murder over fatal Lichfield street assault



    A man has been charged with murder after another man was seriously assaulted outside a bar in Lichfield.Police said they were called to reports of two men being punched at the Ricco and Loren bar in Market Street in the city at 23:25 BST on Sunday.One of the men died in hospital on Tuesday afternoon, the second victim was also taken to hospital but has since been discharged.Billy Allison, 36, from Solihull, was charged with murder and grievous bodily harm with intent.

  • Two Men Charged in Liverpool Kidnapping Attempt

    Two Men Charged in Liverpool Kidnapping Attempt


    PLEASE NOTE: NSWPF branded vision of the West Steet arrest will be supplied later todayLiverpool City detectives have charged two men after they allegedly attempted to kidnap a woman in Sydney’s southwest yesterday.About 2.30pm (Tuesday 26 May 2026), police were called to Browne Parade, Warwick Farm, following reports of an assault.Officers attached to Liverpool City Police Area Command attended and were told a 27-year-old woman had been allegedly assaulted by a man after she stopped to change her car’s flat tyre.Police were further told the man had allegedly threatened the woman with a knife before attempting to drag her towards a Kia SUV; however, members of the public intervened and he left the scene in the SUV.The 27-year-old was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics for facial and leg injuries before being taken to hospital for further treatment.Police established a crime scene and Liverpool City detectives commenced an investigation into the incident.Following inquiries, about 4pm yesterday, detectives – with assistance from Auburn Police Area Command – arrested two men – a 22-year-old man on the riverbank of Duck Creek, Auburn and a 24-year-old man on West Street, Auburn – before taking both to Granville Police Station.Both men were charged with robbery armed with offensive weapon, and aggravated robbery and use corporal violence.Police will allege in court the two men were waiting for the woman in a Liverpool carpark before following her car to Browne Parade.Both men were refused bail to appear before Parramatta Court today (Wednesday 27 May 2026).

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  • West Midlands Mosques Arrange Eid al-Adha Prayers Amid Heightened Security

    West Midlands Mosques Arrange Eid al-Adha Prayers Amid Heightened Security


    Thousands of Muslims across the West Midlands are gathering for communal morning prayers on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, to celebrate Eid al-Adha amid an increased police presence deployed to ensure public safety during the festivities.The Birmingham Mail reported that local law enforcement has stepped up its deployment across Birmingham to accommodate the massive influx of worshippers. Local organizers across Birmingham and Wolverhampton have finalized staggered timetables and outdoor arrangements to manage the large crowds.According to schedules released by the Birmingham Central Mosque in Highgate, five distinct prayer sessions are scheduled throughout the morning. The first session begins at 7 a.m. under the leadership of Shaykh Muhammad Jumuah, who will deliver the sermon in both English and Arabic.

    Subsequent services at the Highgate venue include an 8 a.m. prayer led by Hafiz Ali-Hassan and a 9 a.m. prayer led by Shaykh Suleyman Bin Yusuf Bulbul. The 10 a.m. service will be conducted in Urdu and English by Imam Mohammed Asad MBE, followed by the final 11 a.m. prayer led by Shaykh Yousaf Jahangir.

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    Birmingham Central Mosque officials stated that the historic Highgate facility, which opened in the early 1970s, requires attendees to remain mindful of local residents when parking vehicles. Worshippers are also instructed to check guidelines regarding permitted items at the venue.In neighboring Wolverhampton, thousands of worshippers are joining global celebrations at local venues. Jamia Masjid Aqsa has organized two separate prayer sessions to accommodate the local community during the school half-term holidays.

    The initial service at Jamia Masjid Aqsa will commence inside the mosque at 6 a.m. The second session is scheduled as an outdoor gathering at West Park, where introductory speeches will begin at 9:45 a.m. prior to the 10:30 a.m. prayer.The annual festival, known as the Feast of the Sacrifice, centers on the ritual of qurbani to commemorate the devotion of Prophet Ibrahim. British law mandates that any physical animal sacrifices must occur strictly within official slaughterhouses, though many local residents fulfill the tradition by donating cash or providing communal meals.

  • ‘Serious’ multi-vehicle crash closes M1 in Leicestershire

    ‘Serious’ multi-vehicle crash closes M1 in Leicestershire



    A “serious” multi-vehicle crash has closed the M1 in Leicestershire in both directions.Emergency services were called to the northbound carriageway of the motorway, between junctions 23 and 23A, at about 19:30 BST on Tuesday.National Highways East Midlands described the crash as serious and added it had resulted in a vehicle fire.The northbound carriageway and one lane on the southbound carriageway were initially shut, but the motorway has now been closed completely in both directions.

  • Tesco F&F’s summery cotton dress ‘perfect for beach days’

    Tesco F&F’s summery cotton dress ‘perfect for beach days’



    The black dress could easily be styled with jewellery for an evening outfitThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn moreThe Tesco F&F dress can be thrown over a bikini at the beach or dressed up for the evening(Image: Amy Britton/CambridgeshireLive)Summer is fast approaching and you might have a holiday planned that you need to prepare some outfits for. If you are tired of your old summer clothes, you could take a shopping trip to help refresh your wardrobe ahead of the summer season.Tesco’s clothing brand, F&F, has just released the F&F Pure Cotton Halter Neck Midi Beach Dress in Black that is described as being “perfect for beach days”. The dress is a “stylish piece” to add to your collection and you are sure to get a lot of wear out of it through the hotter months.Boden also has loads of different dress options if this Tesco piece is not quite for you. There is this Irene Puff Sleeve Cotton Dress, which would look great at a summer garden party, or this simple Halter Neck Jersey Maxi Dress that you could wear in the evening.New Look also has plenty of items in stock for summer. There is this Green Satin Lace Trim Slip Midi Dress, which comes in a few different colours, or this Cream Shell Print Beaded Strap Maxi Dress that reviews say is made from a “lovely” fabric and is the “perfect length”.The F&F halter neck dress has a tiered skirt and crochet detailing and could easily be styled to create a more formal look. The dress is currently being sold for £25 with Clubcard members able to get an extra 25% off the item until the end of May.The dress was shared in a video with other summery outfits on the Tesco F&F Instagram page, which currently has 891K followers. The post was captioned: “A summer wardrobe refresh with @alannahjayy #FandFClothing #StyleItOut.”Content cannot be displayed without consentFans of the popular clothing brand have already taken to social media to share their thoughts on the gorgeous piece. One commenter said: “The black dress wow,” and another said: “Love the crocheted waisted maxi…”If you want to pick up the dress for your upcoming holiday, you can go to the Tesco website to browse all of its clothes. If you prefer to shop in person, you could visit a Tesco store with a clothing department.