Major brand opens its doors in Liverpool ONE today – Liverpool EchoNeed to knowThe brand is returning to Liverpool once again13:50, 16 Jun 2026Updated 14:59, 16 Jun 2026Liverpool ONE will see multiple new openings this month (Image: Andrew Teebay Liverpool Echo)Everything you need to know:Accessorize opens at Liverpool ONE today, marking the fashion accessories brand’s return to Liverpool city centre after several years. The new store is located on South John Street and joins the destination’s growing retail line-up.The store stocks Accessorize’s latest collections, including bags, jewellery and seasonal accessories. Shoppers can browse a range of affordable, trend-led pieces designed for everyday styling.To celebrate the opening, Accessorize is offering an exclusive gift to the first 50 customers who spend £35 or more. The promotion is available in-store while stocks last.Vicki Baker, Retail Director at Accessorize, says the brand is excited to open at Liverpool ONE, describing it as a high-profile destination in one of the UK’s most dynamic cities. She adds that the new store reflects the continued momentum behind the brand as it invests in key locations and expands its reach.Baker says Liverpool is the perfect place to showcase Accessorize’s affordable, style-led accessories. She highlights the brand’s focus on products that can be stacked, styled and worn effortlessly as it continues to grow.Brendan Hattam, Centre Director at Liverpool ONE, says it is great to welcome Accessorize back to the destination. He adds that the brand strengthens Liverpool ONE’s retail mix and is expected to be a popular addition for visitors.You can read the full story here.Follow liverpoolecho:At Reach and across our entities we and our partners use information collected through cookies and other identifiers from your device to improve experience on our site, analyse how it is used and to show personalised advertising. You can opt out of the sale or sharing of your data, at any time clicking the “Do Not Sell or Share my Data” button at the bottom of the webpage. Please note that your preferences are browser specific. Use of our website and any of our services represents your acceptance of the use of cookies and consent to the practices described in our Privacy Notice and Terms and Conditions.Accept
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Large plume of smoke seen as scrap yard fire breaks out in Nottingham | West Bridgford Wire
Fire crews are currently at the scene of a fire at a scrap yard in Nottingham.Large plumes of smoke and loud bangs were reported after Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service was called to Gibbon Street, Dunkirk, at 2.10pm on Monday 15 June.Two fire appliances, from Highfields and West Bridgford, are in attendance.The fire service said the blaze involved a scrap yard containing vehicles, with a large plume of smoke visible from the site.- Advertisement -A Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “Two appliances are in attendance, from Highfields and West Bridgford, at a fire on Gibbon Street, Dunkirk.“It was reported at 2.10pm. It appears to involve a scrap yard containing vehicles. There is a large plume of smoke coming from the site.” @westbridgfordwirenews Two fire appliances, from Highfields and West Bridgford, are in attendance. Large plumes of smoke and loud bangs were reported after Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service was called to Gibbon Street, Dunkirk, at 2.10pm on Monday 15 June. #nottingham ♬ original sound – West Bridgford Wire News
Cambridgeshire pension fund has investments in bombed Middle East oil terminal
The Cambridgeshire Pension Fund is in discussions about its strategy after it emerged it has invested in a United Arab Emirates (UAE) oil terminal that was struck by Iranian missiles.Local government pension schemes across the UK, including Cambridgeshire, have invested almost £3bn in funds holding assets hit, stranded or put in the direct line of fire in the ongoing war in the Middle East, according to research by the Bureau of Investigative Journalism.New Shire Hall, home of the county councilSchemes put money into infrastructure funds that seek out assets to invest in that provide long-term and supposedly stable returns – but the risk of holding these assets is often transferred from oil and gas companies to public sector workers and retirees.Through the IFM Global Infrastructure Fund, the Cambridgeshire Pension Fund invested in the VTTI Fujairah oil terminal. It was stuck by a barrage of Iranian missiles in May which caused a huge fire. As the UAE’s key oil export route bypassing the Strait of Hormuz, Fujairah has come under repeated attacks since the start of the war.A fund spokesperson said: “The Cambridgeshire Pension Fund recognises that climate risk, including the risk associated with stranded assets, has the potential to temporarily alter the value of the fund. Fossil fuel exposures are managed with a climate risk management lens.“The fund does not have a divestment policy for any sector or region, aligned with government’s latest investment strategy guidance for the local government pensions sector. Nonetheless, the fund may invest through managers that have limited or nil fossil fuel exposures. This approach has led to the fund reducing its carbon footprint by circa 35.8 per cent over the period June 2021 to June 2024, effectively managing climate risk and leading to the fund being on track to achieve net zero by 2050 or earlier. “The fund does invest through the IFM Global Infrastructure Fund. Like all managers, IFM are aware of the fund’s risk management approach and have discretion to manage their portfolio within a broad set of constraints.“The Cambridgeshire Fund is in discussion with IFM regarding its holdings in VTTI Fujairah, but these are not material, representing circa 0.01 per cent of Cambridgeshire Fund assets.” Financial analyst Guy Prince, head of energy supply at thinktank Carbon Tracker, said: “It raises the question about whether long-term pension savings should depend on politically unstable regions and an uncertain future energy demand.“Fossil fuels are financially risky now and their resilience is hugely in question. Pension funds really have to consider whether these assets remain appropriate for long-term, stable returns.”
Meet the football coach dribbling from Africa to Staffordshire in time for World Cup final
Mr Lewis is now on his third ball of his near-3,000-mile trip – which he hopes will reach its end just before the World Cup final.He’s raising money for St Giles Hospice, which helps those with terminal illnesses and their families through the toughest moments of their lives – including his father David, who died in 2011.”When I was 11, I was having to go and see my dad when he was in the hospital – at a point in time where his cancer had really, like had an impact on him. For me to see him in a hospital where he’s not comfortable was quite tough,” he said.In a hospice, he had his own space – which was vital for the family, Mr Lewis added.Every year, he has fundraised for St Giles Hospice through a different running challenge – and is now pushing to raise £100,000 through his monumental run.WATCH THE CLIP ABOVE FOR MOREKeep reading…Show less
Istanbul’s Cup of Joy comes to London, with its one-of-a-kind cups
Cup of Joy is a coffee shop and bakery that’s been a huge success in Istanbul, where it started in Bebek and now has eight locations across the city. And now they’re expanding overseas for the first time and heading our way.
Taking over a newly developed site that’s right opposite Jikoni in Marylebone, the main event here will be their coffee. Their signature blend features Arabica beans from El Salvador, Brazil and Colombia, which has “tasting notes of dark chocolate, orange and hazelnut”. Alongside their coffee, they’ll also be featuring rotating guest coffees from around the world. All the coffee will be served in their own bespoke “one-of-a-kind” ceramics, which are actually created by founder Gökçe Kalyoncu (she’s apparently a self-taught ceramicist).
As for food with your coffee, they’ll have bagels which include the Aegean Morning, a sesame bagel topped with matured feta, heirloom tomatoes, olives, fresh thyme and house-made pistou and there’s also a pistachio porridge, cooked with coconut milk and pistachio cream and finished with seasonal fruit and pistachio crumble. For lunch, they’ll be adding salads and toasties and they’ll also have lots of sweet treats. Those include the Baba Au Tea, which is their take on a baba dessert featuring poppy seed sponge, orange rooibos syrup and whipped cream.
So, if you’re after a new breakfast or lunchtime spot in Marylebone, great coffee or are a fan of the original cafes in Istanbul, this should be worth seeking out.
More about Cup of Joy
Where is it? 28 Blandford Street, W1U 4BZ
When does it open? July 2026
Find out more: Visit their website or follow them on Instagram @cupofjoy.london
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Traffic lights ‘out for weeks’ at ‘nightmare’ Liverpool junction
The issue has led to significant traffic problems across the surrounding area in LiverpoolMotorists passing the area have faced traffic disruption (Image: Liverpool Echo)Drivers have spoken of their frustration after a major traffic light failure at a busy south Liverpool junction caused weeks of disruption, delays and congestion. Temporary traffic lights remain in place at the Smithdown Road/Tunnel Road junction after the permanent signals stopped working around three weeks ago.The issue has led to significant traffic problems across the surrounding area, with drivers reporting lengthy tailbacks and extended journey times.Diana Lee, who lives off Lodge Lane in Toxteth and relies on the junction for her daily commute, said the situation has become increasingly difficult.She told the ECHO: “Three weeks ago the lights stopped working and there were no alternative lights.”It was chaotic. Everybody was just trying to push their way through. The day after they put temporary lights up, and it’s just been a nightmare.Traffic light repairs are taking place in the area(Image: Liverpool Echo)”I have to use that road every day multiple times a day to get anywhere, it’s a nightmare.”There are tailbacks all the time. It adds at least 15 minutes on to my journey, depending on the time of day.”Everyone is getting really angry because Tunnel Road has also been closed for three days, so everyone has had to go right the way around through Princes Avenue. It’s impacting a lot of people and it seems like it’s taking forever to sort the issue.”It’s just a nightmare, the road is a big jumbled up mess.”Pictures taken at the scene on Monday showed engineers carrying out work to repair the traffic signals.The ongoing fault has caused congestion across the area, with traffic backing up along Kingsley Road as far as Ducie Street at peak times.The disruption has once again drawn attention to Kingsley Road, which has previously been the subject of controversy following major changes to the route.In 2023, the ECHO reported on concerns surrounding Liverpool City Council’s redesign of Kingsley Road, which introduced two-way segregated cycle lanes and a one-way traffic system as part of a wider road improvement scheme.The project followed extensive roadworks that left Kingsley Road closed for much of 2021. The scheme was delayed after the contractor responsible for the work went into administration, leaving sections of the project unfinished before the road eventually reopened.While some residents welcomed the changes, arguing they helped reduce traffic issues and improved conditions for pedestrians and cyclists, others criticised the layout.Following complaints that the cycle lanes had reduced parking availability, additional parking spaces were later incorporated into the scheme.One resident described the road layout as “awful and unnecessary” and labelled it the “worst design ever”.Another said: “The whole consultation was a farce,” claiming the council “never intended to take our concerns into consideration”.A third resident said the changes had turned a “perfectly run road into a nightmare”.Responding to the latest traffic light problems, a Liverpool City Council spokesperson said: “We apologise for the inconvenience for motorists at the Smithdown Road/Tunnel Road junction. We have had to install temporary lights as the permanent signals have failed.”The equipment is obsolete and it is not a simple fix. We have ordered new lights and a controller and will get it installed as quickly as we can, but unfortunately we are not able to give an exact timescale yet.”The council has confirmed that a separate issue at the Upper Parliament Street junction has now been repaired and the traffic signals there are operating as normal.
Bedfordshire Hospitals celebrates five years of its Virtual Fracture Clinic – Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust
Bedfordshire Hospitals celebrates five years of its Virtual Fracture Clinic, improving patient flow and speeding up access to urgent care
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is marking the fifth anniversary of its Virtual Fracture Clinic (VFC), a service that has transformed how patients with orthopaedic injuries are assessed and supported following their visit to our Emergency Departments (ED).
The VFC provides rapid clinical triage for patients with suspected fractures or musculoskeletal injuries, ensuring they receive the right care at the right time. Instead of automatically attending a face to face fracture clinic appointment, patients are reviewed remotely by specialist clinicians who determine the safest and most appropriate next steps. This may include telephone advice, referral to physiotherapy or hand therapy, further imaging, or arranging a face to face appointment when needed.
Over the past year alone, the team has triaged more than 10,000 patients, with around 65% safely managed without needing to attend a traditional clinic appointment. This has helped the Trust prioritise urgent and complex cases more quickly, while ensuring all patients have direct access to the VFC team if they have concerns or their symptoms change.Importantly, the service does not replace face to face care where it is needed. Every patient is clinically reviewed, and those requiring in person assessment are brought into clinic promptly. The model is widely used across the NHS and is supported by robust governance and safety processes.
How the service worksPatients attending ED with certain injuries are referred to the Virtual Fracture Clinic
The VFC triage team (comprised of an Orthopaedic Consultant and Specialist Physiotherapist) reviews their X rays, notes and clinical information
Patients receive a phone call and written advice explaining their diagnosis and next steps or a face to face appointment is arranged
If further assessment is required, the team arranges a face to face appointment
Patients can contact the VFC directly if they have concerns or if their symptoms worsen.Lucy Orme, Specialist Physiotherapist for the Virtual Fracture Clinic said: “We’re incredibly proud of what the Virtual Fracture Clinic has achieved over the past five years. Our focus is always on providing safe, timely and personalised care. Many patients appreciate being able to speak directly with a clinician without needing to travel back to hospital, while still knowing they can be seen face to face if needed. The service has also helped us ensure that those with more urgent injuries are seen more quickly, which makes a real difference to their recovery.”
Cathy Jones, Acting Chief Executive at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, said: “This milestone reflects the dedication and expertise of our orthopaedic, physiotherapy and emergency teams, who have worked together to create a service that is both safe and responsive. The Virtual Fracture Clinic is a great example of how we can use clinical triage to improve patient experience, reduce unnecessary appointments and ensure that people who need urgent care are seen sooner. I want to thank everyone involved for their commitment to continually improving the way we care for our patients.”
Background information
• The service is available at both Bedford Hospital and the Luton and Dunstable University Hospital (L&D), with dedicated contact points for each site• The VFC is made up of a team of six Specialist Physiotherapists, who work across the two hospitals• Staff members in the pictures are Lucy Orme, Specialist Physiotherapist and Mr Sundararajan, Orthopaedic Consultant.Tolu Arokodare: Can César Peixoto’s appointment change striker’s fate at Wolves?
Wolverhampton Wanderers have appointed former Gil Vicente head coach Cesar Peixoto ahead of the 2026/2027 season, and that could be a game-changer for Tolu Arokodare, Afrik Foot reports.
The 46-year-old replaces Rob Edwards at the Molineux dugout after the Welsh coach was unable to save the Old Gold from relegation to the EFL Championship.
The announcement was made via the club’s official website as Peixoto joined on a two-year deal, subject to a work permit.
Cesar Peixoto seen during the Liga Portugal game between Sporting CP and Gil Vicente. Copyright: ImagoxMaciejxRogowskix
César Peixoto’s words after joining Wolves
Gil Vicente finished 6th in Liga Portugal last season under the Portuguese tactician, but he was delighted to make the big move to the United Kingdom when the three-time Premier League Champions came calling.
“I’m proud to be here at this big, historic club in England. It’s a big opportunity for me and I’m prepared to do everything to put Wolves where it belongs in the Premier League,” the one-time UEFA Champions League winner said after joining Wolves.
“We have great players, but I think the team can improve a lot with me and I can improve as a technical head coach. I want to put my identity onto the team, build a strong identity at the club and also help the team to grow by showing my identity and my way of playing.
“I want the supporters to be proud of our players, be proud of the way we play and the way we fight game after game to bring the victory, and to achieve the main aim, which is to put Wolves back in the Premier League,” Peixoto concluded.
Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Tolu Arokodare Copyright: ImagoxManjitxNarotra
Can Peixoto change Tolu Arokodare’s fate at Wolves?
Arokodare struggled to establish himself as a consistent starter despite his profile fitting the traditional Premier League mould: tall, physical, and capable of occupying defenders.
However, Wolves’ tactical inconsistency last season meant he was often isolated and forced into battles with little support.
Peixoto could change that. The Portuguese tactician has built a reputation for favouring systems that maximise his striker’s strengths. His teams typically rely on what Nigerians would typically refer to as cross-and-nod.
That suits Arokodare. At 6ft 6in, the Nigerian thrives when service is direct and consistent. In the Championship, where physical duels and aerial dominance remain crucial, that profile becomes even more valuable.
Will Hughes of Crystal Palace and Tolu Arokodare of Wolverhampton Wanderers. Copyright: ImagoxMIxNewsx
Still, there’s a pending note on the former KRC Genk striker. His clash with Matheus Mané didn’t help his reputation at the club.
While such incidents are not uncommon, the timing didn’t help as Wolves were struggling to hold on to any form of hope that would guarantee a stay in the English top-flight.
The financial situation of the club further complicates things. Championship football means reduced revenues, tighter wage structures, and inevitable squad reshuffles.
Players with solid market values suddenly become assets for the club to part ways with and make an income to stay afloat.
Wolves players at full-time of the Premier League football match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Liverpool at Molineux. Photo by IMAGO
With interest from Turkish clubs looming, a move away from Molineux might be best for all parties.
Councils across Leicestershire unite to tackle illegal fly-tipping
Published: Mon 15th June, 2026Fly-tipping is more than an eyesore — it harms the environment, risks public health and drains funding from vital local services.
Councils across Leicestershire are joining forces through the Leicestershire Waste Partnership to support a two-week No Rubbish Excuses campaign, raising awareness of the issue and showing how easily it can be prevented. Partners include Blaby, Charnwood, Harborough, Hinckley & Bosworth, Leicester City, Melton, North West Leicestershire, and Oadby & Wigston councils.
While most residents dispose of waste responsibly, illegal dumping by a minority — including rogue waste carriers — continues to impact communities. Clearing fly-tipping costs councils millions nationally each year and can lead to neglected areas that attract further waste and reduce community pride.
Residents are urged to check waste carriers are licensed before handing over rubbish — failure to do so could result in enforcement action.
There are simple, legal alternatives available, including bulky waste collections, garden waste schemes, big bin schemes, and reuse options such as charities or online platforms.
All fly-tipping incidents are treated seriously and are fully investigated by the council’s enforcement teams. Where sufficient evidence is found, offenders can expect to face fines. With this campaign, councils across Leicestershire are reinforcing their commitment to stronger enforcement and tougher penalties for those responsible, sending a clear message that fly-tipping will not be tolerated in our communities.
Cllr Beverley Gray, Charnwood Borough Council’s Lead Member for Climate Action and Net Zero for said: “Fly-tipping is not only illegal but creates an eyesore in communities and is completely unnecessary.
“I am pleased we are working with other councils to raise awareness and highlight the impact of fly-tipping and how it can be prevented. This campaign will remind people that they have a responsibility to dispose of their waste safely and legally.
“If you are paying someone to dispose of your waste on your behalf, take the time to check if they are a registered waste carrier on the Environment Agency’s website.”
Residents have a responsibility to make sure their waste is disposed of properly and legally. Always check that anyone taking your waste away is a registered waste carrier – you can check online by using the link on the Council’s website at charnwood.gov.uk/dutyofcare.
You can also use a bulky items collection from the council for a small charge and more information can be found at charnwood.gov.uk/bulkywaste
