Brendan Foley, chairman, president and chief executive of McCormick, said: “This, in combination with our International Headquarters and commitment to Unilever’s world-leading R&D facilities in the Netherlands and our global headquarters in Hunt Valley, Maryland, reinforces the global nature of the combined operations and positions us for ongoing success.”
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Kevin Keegan death unites Liverpool and Hamburg, mayor says
Liverpool legend Kevin Keegan became a “bridge between two great cities”, Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotheram has said in a letter written to the mayor of Hamburg.Keegan, who died on Monday aged 75, left Liverpool FC in 1977 to join Hamburg SV. He was due to visit the German city with Rotheram for its annual Harbour festival, the mayor revealed.In the letter Rotheram wrote that the cancer diagnosis meant the former England striker was unable to travel.One of the most decorated English players of all time, winning the Ballon d’Or twice, he lifted seven major honours – including the club’s first European Cup on his final appearance. It was after this Keegan made the move to Germany.In the letter, seen by Local Democracy Reporting Service, Rotheram said: “For one half of our football-mad city, Kevin was a footballing hero, for the other, a well-respected irritant on derby day. “He was not just a Liverpool FC legend and one of the most beloved figures our city has ever known.”When Kevin left our shores for Germany in 1977, he did more than make a then-record transfer between two football clubs. He built a bridge between two great cities.”He said that Keegan’s success belonged equally to Liverpool and Hamburg where he was both “admired and loved”, adding, “To me, he embodied better than anyone else that famous maxim: football is the people’s game.”
UK set for fourth heatwave as wildfires hit parts of country
Homes were evacuated as a blaze swept through the Cairngorms National Park in what Police Scotland declared as a major incident, and emergency crews continued to tackle wildfires in Wales.
North Wales and the Upper Severn became the first part of the UK to declare drought status on Thursday, and parts of Exeter, Devon and Usk in Wales met their heatwave thresholds for 20 consecutive days.A wildfire burning in the Cairngorms National Park (RSPB Scotland/PA)No rain has fallen in July in Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire and West Sussex, and 16 counties have recorded 0.1mm, which “might just be a bit of dew on the grass”, said the Met Office’s senior operational meteorologist Marco Petagna.
The UK has had 20% of its average July rainfall, which takes into account the wetter areas.
It is “very, very unusual” for a hot and dry spell to last this long, Mr Petagna added.The dry conditions follow last year’s drought summer, as the UK faces more extreme weather fuelled by human-caused climate change, mostly from burning fossil fuels.
Heat alerts are in place across parts of England with officials warning that temperatures are likely to impact on health and wellbeing.
Yellow alerts for the East Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South West and West Midlands are in place until 9am on Sunday.
Cooler and fresher weather is expected widely on Sunday, ending the longest running heatwaves with highs of 25C and 26C possible in the South East and high teens and low 20s more widely elsewhere.Cloudy, a few spots of rain and often breezy across northern parts of the UK today 🌧️
Brighter in the south, though it remains very dry across much of England and Wales, particularly southern areas ☀️
Very warm in the sunshine, but cooler beneath the cloud 🌡️ pic.twitter.com/gidET1aYFn
— Met Office (@metoffice) July 25, 2026But the heat will climb again at start of the week, with Monday’s high forecast at 27C in the South East, just below the area’s heatwave threshold of 28C.
Heatwave thresholds will start to be topped the following day, with highs of more than 30C expected until Thursday in the South East.Next week’s heatwave may not be the last of the summer, the Met Office’s long range forecast suggests.
“(The weather) is a bit more changeable in the short term, but as we head more into August there are hints that conditions will settle down and become drier again”, Mr Petagna said.
Wildfires continue to burn across the Rhinogydd mountains, North Wales, and Blaenavon, South Wales, with the latter affecting 220 hectares.The past days have also seen blazes on healthland on the Isle of Wight, woodland in the New Forest and fields in Tadley, Hampshire.
Massive forest fires have forced the evacuation of 200,000 people in south-western France and central Spain as flames raged out of control.
Firefighters in Spain admitted the fires were so fast and violent that they could not be tackled head on.
Where to Watch Wolves vs Real Sociedad Live Streaming & TV Channel?
Where to Watch Wolves vs Real Sociedad Live?The pre-season friendly will be streamed exclusively on Wolves TV, with supporters around the world able to purchase a pay-per-view match pass for £5. Unlike Premier League or La Liga fixtures, this exhibition match has not been acquired by traditional domestic or international broadcasters.Fans who do not wish to purchase the live video stream can still follow the action through Wolves TV’s live audio commentary service, while platforms such as FotMob and Sofascore will provide real-time scores, lineups, statistics and match updates throughout the afternoon.Country / RegionTV Channel / Streaming PlatformUnited KingdomWolves TV SpainWolves TV United StatesWolves TV IndiaWolves TV Rest of the WorldWolves TV Wolves vs Real Sociedad Team NewsWolverhampton Wanderers head into the friendly with several new faces following an active summer transfer window. Rafiki Said, Ladislav Krejci, Raul Jimenez and Kieran Trippier have all joined the club and are expected to feature as they begin adapting to life at Molineux. With several players returning for pre-season training and others still arriving after international duty, supporters can expect a blend of senior professionals, academy graduates and returning squad members throughout the match.The squad remains in transition after Joao Gomes’ departure, while players such as Tommy Doyle and other first-team regulars are expected to receive valuable minutes as Wolves continuepreparations under their coaching staff.Real Sociedad have also entered the early stages of pre-season with a squad that combines experienced first-team players and promising academy talents. Alex Remiro, Aihen Munoz, Igor Zubeldia and Jon Pacheco are among the players involved, while several internationals are still returning after their summer commitments. The Spanish side are expected to rotate heavily as they continue building match fitness ahead of the new La Liga season.
Green light for 60 new homes on Beaumont Leys playing fields
The vacant greenfield plot, south of Heacham Drive, was previously allocated as open space and a playing field within the Leicester City Core Strategy.However, in the city’s new local plan – a document which sets out where developments can and cannot be built – adopted earlier this year, the land was earmarked for residential purposes.The planning inspector justified the change as the open space provides a “minimal” contribution to the local green network.Dozens of “appalled” neighbours opposed the application.One resident living opposite the proposed site told the council they were “assured” that space would be designated for sports facilities – a commitment which “significantly influenced” their decision to purchase the home.They said: “The plan has now been changed entirely. The community needs open green spaces and dedicated areas for recreation, as originally promised.”Another said: “The proposed development would result in the loss of valuable open space that was explicitly promised to existing residents as part of the original master plan.”Many families purchased their homes with the expectation that this land would be used for community purposes. To now replace that with additional housing is both misleading and deeply disappointing.”Under the planning conditions, Barratt David Wilson Homes will pay roughly £58,000 towards local NHS facilities and £50,000 towards improvements to the Beaumont Leys multi-use games area.Building works will be restricted to weekdays and Saturday mornings, and must commence before July 22, 2029.
Suzanne Vega: ‘I love Cambridge’s academic atmosphere’
CambridgeshireLive (Reach) — Home / all sections · Council and records · todayWork to restart on car-sized sinkhole in Cambridge ‘as soon as possible’• CambridgeshireLive (Reach) — Home / all sections: “Work to restart on car-sized sinkhole in Cambridge ‘as soon as possible’” is included because it may affect council services, records, neighbourhood decisions or daily routines.
‘Reading and Leeds Festival axing iconic new artist isn’t what you think’ – AOL
Loyal punters heading down to Reading and Leeds Festival will see some pretty big changes this year, including the famous BBC Introducing stage being scrapped.The stage has been a welcome platform for musicians over the years, including this year’s headline acts, Florence + The Machine, Raye, Charli xcx, and Dave all cutting their teeth there.I’ve been going to Leeds since 2022 and have seen some incredible acts make their festival debut on the smaller stage. My favourite performance, however, has to be Only The Poets, who I’ve now seen live too many times to count.They played the Introducing stage back in 2023 and attracted a large crowd, playing tracks such as Over & Over, two years before they had even released their debut album. Tommy Longhurst of Only The Poets said the BBC Introducing slot is ‘an amazing opportunity’ -Credit:bbc_berkshire/InstagramHeadliner Florence + The Machine has previously played on the stage -Credit:Getty Images for Florence + the
After hearing that the Introducing stage had been taken down this year, I was rightfully very annoyed. It’s rare to see so many emerging artists performing at mainstream festivals such as Reading and Leeds, so the Introducing stage is the perfect way to help musicians hone their craft and pursue their dreams.
Ed Sheeran, Catfish and the Bottlemen, The 1975, Jake Bugg, George Ezra and Jack Garratt have all received support from the platform in their careers.Now household names, many of these acts weren’t even heard of when they were given a slot at the festival. The stage has supported around 70 per cent of UK artists on the line-up for Reading and Leeds this year.The stage has paved the way for so many brilliant artists -Credit:WireImageI’m a music lover above all else; my happy place is either at a gig or in a festival field with a pint in my hand with friends, and discovering new artists is the highlight of my summer months. I stumbled across Sam Fender early in his career after witnessing his first-ever headline slot at a festival (Tramlines), and interviewed him before he went mainstream – now look at him.Speaking after hearing that the stage was no longer part of the festival, Tommy Longhurt, frontman of Only The Poets, told the BBC: “We hold those memories so highly, and it was such a poignant moment for us to get to play a festival that inspired us to start the band.”For me, I think we’re taking a huge opportunity from up-and-coming artists.” Tommy said it was “such a shame” and said that the slot was “an amazing opportunity.”So while I understand people are upset over the Introducing stage being taken away, please take time to properly look into this, because I can promise you – it hasn’t been axed in malice.The Canopy will be the new home to upcoming artists -Credit:Reading and Leeds FestivalsRAYE also previously performed on the stage -Credit:Variety via Getty ImagesIf anything, I believe Festival Republic’s plan is even better than the introduction stage. Reading and Leeds will still host up-and-coming artists on an even bigger, better stage, in my opinion. Festival Republic have launched The Canopy Stage, which will now be the home to breaking artists. Fresh music has been fundamental to Reading and Leeds Festival from the very start, and in 2026, The Canopy will introduce a new era for emerging talent – with a stage devoted to festival-goers’ next favourite acts.This year it will showcase the likes of Violet Grohl, Villanelle, December 10, Camille Blackman, Kibo, Finessekid, Cruz Beckham and The Breakers and more.A spokesperson for Festival Republic said: “This year, we launched The Canopy, our new music stage for emerging artists. We have increased both its size and production level, enhancing the live experience for performers and audiences alike. Previously, only artists who had been selected by the BBC were qualified to play the Introducing Stage – now, we are able to open up this important platform to a much wider pool of emerging talent and book any new music artist for the stage. “The change is fundamentally about supporting a more diverse range of up-and-coming artists, who will hopefully go on to headline the festival in years to come. Festival Republic continues to work with BBC Introducing across other festivals in our portfolio, including Latitude Festival this week, where they are hosting a stage featuring a strong lineup of emerging artists, as well as at The Great Escape.”So, please do not worry – the name “BBC Introducing Stage”, may be gone – but upcoming artists are very much still at the heart of Reading and Leeds – and I’ll be at The Canopy next month! Like this story? For more of the latest showbiz news and gossip, follow Mirror Celebs onTikTok,Snapchat,Instagram,Twitter,Facebook,YouTubeandThreads.
Dine and dasher arrested after he’s caught on CCTV ‘seasoning steak with own hair’
A man has been arrested on suspicion of theft in connection with an alleged dine-and-dash at a Staffordshire restaurant. Staffordshire Police confirmed the 23-year-old suspect from Tamworth was detained on Wednesday and subsequently released on conditional bail. The arrest relates to an incident at The Dial, a restaurant on Station Road in Burton-upon-Trent.Two men allegedly ran up a bill of approximately £150 on February 16 before walking out without settling it.The pair are said to have ordered steaks and cocktails, consumed portions of their meals, and then claimed they had discovered hairs in the food.According to police, officers were called to the Station Road venue.The men had ordered a sharing steak priced at £70, which one of them consumed entirely on his own, along with a £40 fillet steak, accompanying sides and cocktails.After eating a portion of their food, the pair approached staff to complain that they had found hair in their dishes. A man has been arrested on suspicion of theft in connection with an alleged dine-and-dash at a Staffordshire restaurant | GOOGLERestaurant manager Jez Hives told the BBC in February that the men then left the premises without paying after staff were unable to resolve the dispute.Mr Hives said he was stunned when he reviewed the restaurant’s security camera footage the following morning.He claimed the recordings captured one of the customers physically pulling hair from his own head and depositing it onto his plate before raising the complaint with staff.He said: “It is unbelievable that someone would go to that length to get free food.”Staffordshire Police confirmed the 23-year-old suspect from Tamworth was detained on Wednesday | GOOGLEThe manager added: “There was clumps of hair within the dish, and upon inspection of the CCTV the next morning, I found out he’d been picking his own hair out of his head and seasoning his steak with it.”Sgt Lee Parden of Staffordshire Police emphasised the force’s commitment to tackling such offences. He said: “We are determined to crack down on individuals involved in theft from local businesses and will do all we can to stop people from committing this type of crime, which has a significant impact on local people.”The arrested man, who is from Tamworth, has been placed on conditional bail and the investigation continues.
Teenage boy dies following Luton stabbing | LBC
A second teenager arrested on suspicion of violent disorder remains in hospital with serious injuries.A murder investigation has been launched, with detectives from the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Major Crime Unit appealing for witnesses and anyone with information to come forward.Detective Chief Inspector Nick Gardener said: “Horrific violence in Luton has sadly cost a teenage boy his life today.“Our thoughts are first and foremost with the loved ones of the boy who lost his life in such tragic circumstances.“Incidents such as this have a significant impact on our communities. There is currently an increased police presence in the area, and high visibility patrols will continue.”He continued: “I would urge anyone who witnessed what happened, or who has any information, to come forward and speak to police to help us bring those responsible to justice.“We are aware that images and videos are circulating on social media. Please refrain from sharing any such footage and instead contact police. Not only is this material distressing for the family, but it could also form part of vital evidence in our investigation.”New after-school program coming to Urbana to close gaps in accessible care – AOL
CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — A new after-school program is coming to Champaign-Urbana for this upcoming school year.Champaign-Urbana Special Recreation is offering adapted skill building activities at a new location, which means all kids will be able to enjoy the fun. They can enjoy games, sports, arts, crafts, cooking and more.
$375K coming to Champaign, Vermilion Co. libraries Organizers said the demand was there for a new site from parents who rely on after-school care.And, that they hope the program will help to close the gap for accessible care in Champaign.“It’s our goal always to make sure that people have what they need,” said CU special Recreation Manager, Christina Mott. “You know, sometimes we talk a lot about like, taking the program to them. So we realize that like, so many families in Urbana needed the same programming that we have at this facility here in Champaign. So, it’s really important to make sure that the access and the ability to get to the program.”The program is located at Phillips Recreation Center in Urbana. And, they said their fundraising efforts keep costs low for families. The program starts on Aug. 24 and runs throughout the school year, including, during holiday breaks. When it starts, it will operate from Monday through Friday.Copyright 2026 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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