The spokesperson said an organisation that “provided essential services to us and other healthcare bodies” experienced the attack in June 2024.It formed part of a wider incident affecting other organisations that supported the healthcare sector, they said.The trust said criminals extracted files which were later published on online forums known for sharing stolen data.It said: “The files taken were not organised as a single database and were highly unstructured, incomplete and fragmented.”As a result, it has taken more than a year of detailed analysis by specialist teams at the supplier to reconstruct and understand what information was present and which organisations it related to.”In October 2025, the spokesperson said the supplier told the NHS that data relevant to the trust had been included, recovered and analysed.In total, data linked to 32,927 individuals was shared.They said they decided to share the information after completing a review. The trust said it had liaised with the NHS England information governance team and notified the Information Commissioner’s Office.It added: “While the data remains present in those places, publication alone does not mean that it has been used in a harmful way. At this time, we are not aware of any evidence that the information has been accessed or used inappropriately.”The supplier had obtained a court injunction in an attempt to stop third parties sharing the data, the spokesperson added.The trust runs the acute hospitals of Bedford, and Luton and Dunstable.
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Council acts to stop anti-social behaviour at Lee Circle car park
LEICESTER City Council has started legal proceedings to enable it to secure Lee Circle car park, which closed in March when NCP went into administration.
The council says neither the owners, administrators or NCP have taken action to ensure the site is not accessible to members of the public, which has resulted in anti-social and criminal behaviour there.
The council has today issued a legal notice to the owners of the car park, and will make an application to Leicester Magistrates Court on Thursday 4 June for an order to enable it to secure the car park.
Nicola Odom, head of the city council’s safer communities service said: “We have made numerous attempts to get the owners of this site to make it safe and secure, and prevent it from being a hazard to the public, but they have failed to do so.
“We were not able to seek this order at an earlier stage as the court will require evidence of the likelihood, and where possible evidence of, anti-social behaviour taking place there. We now have this evidence which will be presented on Thursday.
“If the court grants the order, the council will make the site safe and inaccessible, and will re-charge the owners for all costs incurred.”
The city council has been working alongside Leicestershire Police to try to prevent ASB at the site. Inspector Ryan Ludlam, commander for the Central Leicester Neighbourhood Policing Area (NPA), said: “Leicestershire Police fully support the council’s action to secure this site, which has been linked to ongoing anti-social behaviour and criminal activity.
“This is a positive step in protecting the public and preventing further incidents while longer term solutions are put in place. We would continue to encourage our communities to report any such issues to us by calling 101 or visiting our website.”
Lee Circle is one of five car parks which closed when NCP went into administration. Three of these – Abbey Street, St Nicholas Circle and East Street – have been re-opened by Euro car parks. The Rutland Centre car park, which is located near to Curve theatre in the city’s cultural quarter, remains closed, and has been secured by its owners.
Martin Fletcher, the council’s highways director said: “We know there is interest from operators in both of these car parks, and we are hopeful that they will eventually re-open. In the meantime we are working to increase the number of on-street parking bays, and dedicated disabled parking spaces in the cultural quarter.
Details of all parking spaces and disabled parking spaces in Leicester are on the council’s website at leicester.gov.uk/parking
Three-week road shutdown criticised for being ‘more money wasted’
The Greater Cambridge Partnership (GCP) says the works on Station Road near Shepreth railway station will provide safer crossings and improved routes for walking, wheeling and cyclingDavid Prince and Cambridgeshire Live readers18:00, 02 Jun 2026Shepreth railway station(Image: Google)CambridgeshireLive readers have been responding to news that a road adjacent to Shepreth railway station will be closed to motor vehicles for approximately three weeks from Monday, 1 June, while enhancement works are carried out.The Greater Cambridge Partnership (GCP) confirmed that Station Road will be shut at the Shepreth level crossing. Motorists will be unable to use the crossing to travel to and from Barrington Road during this period.Access to the station, local businesses and Docwra’s Close will remain available, controlled by temporary traffic lights. Pedestrian routes, including across the level crossing, will remain open. A diversion route will be established for vehicles.The works form part of the Melbourn Greenway scheme, which seeks to make walking, wheeling and cycling between Melbourn and Cambridge more straightforward and safer. The GCP states that Shepreth will benefit from new, more accessible crossing points, including one outside Shepreth Village Hall.Additionally, new double yellow lines on Station Road will be introduced to reduce congestion and enhance safety near the level crossing. A new 20mph zone will extend from the Barrons Green / Fowlmere Road junction to Shepreth railway station.The project also includes raised tables at key junctions on Fowlmere Road to reduce traffic speed and facilitate safer crossings. Further traffic-calming measures on Fowlmere Road will include speed humps, a reduced speed limit, and improved street lighting.The plans and road closures have prompted strong reactions from readers. One commenter, Danieal wrote: “Another waste of money.”Rhodabike adds: “Yet another village falling victim to the GCP’s anti-car, congestion-generating arrogance.”Dagough states: “It is time someone got the GCP under control. They are pursuing a minority anti-car agenda in our villages. They are unelected zealots”Trumplad says: “If you think this is a problem, wait until they close Long Road for 6 to 13 weeks!”Freddly quotes: “‘Works also include raised tables…’ – it’s important that these are tall and steep enough to damage a 2026 SUV if taken at speed. The design of modern SUVs makes low, gentle ones ineffective. Making them steep will save lives.”Nocyclinganywhere replies: “Have you thought about police and ambulance and fire appliances going over them , I don’t think that will will save lives when they have to slow down for them or find alternative routes.”Whynot2 answers: “And what of the small city cars and small family cars are you personally going to pay for the damage that the cars may obtain from going over one of your tall speed bumps?”Do you believe that the completed roadworks will benefit everyone in the surrounding areas? Comment below or HERE to have your say.
Body of Staffordshire man found in South Wales
A body has been found at a South Wales seaside resort in the search for a Staffordshire man.South Wales Police has confirmed that a body has been found in the search for Lee Butler, a 36-year-old, who was last seen on Tuesday 26 May.Formal identification has not yet taken place, but the next of kin have been informed.A spokesperson for South Wales Police said: “A body has been found in the search for Lee Butler, from Staffordshire, who was last seen on Tuesday, 26 May.”While formal identification has not yet taken place, Lee’s next of kin have been informed. “Our thoughts are with them.”
Changes planned for Liverpool city centre office and park project
Developer wants to make amendments as transformational scheme moves forwardHow the new office and park development at Pall Mall could look(Image: Liverpool ECHO)There are plans to alter a multi-million pound flagship office and garden complex set to be built in Liverpool city centre. The Pall Mall scheme is set to be developed on land off Bixteth Street in the city’s business district.The council-owned site was remediated in 2020 and a masterplan for new Grade A office buildings and a hotel were approved. But the plans stalled and the area has been fenced off ever since.But with new funding secured last year, it is hoped that the development – led by Kier Property Developments Ltd – could see its first phase, including an eight-storey office and an urban park – completed by 2028.The scheme received a further boost last month when it was announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves that the government would be backing the plans – which would see the first Grade A offices built in Liverpool in 15 years – with cash to help bring it to life.As the plans progress, Kier has now submitted a new application to the city council to make some changes to the scheme.The application is for what is known as a ‘non-material amendment’ to its existing planning permission for the development site.The application seeks to amend some of the approved designs of the scheme. They say the changes are required to make sure the final design is compliant with building and fire safety and to respond to changes in the market that have occurred since the original approval of the application back in 2019.As well as some specific design changes, other alterations would see the number of car parking spaces at the scheme reduce from 24 to 20.How the new office and park development at Pall Mall could lookIn terms of the redesign, the new application would seek to reconfigure the main entrance and lobby of the development, with the primary access now being from Bixteth Walk and secondary access from the gardens area. The planned roof terrace will be relocated from level 7 of the complex to level 8.The application statement insists that the planned amendments will not materially affect the site’s external appearance or elevations, with views onto the site from nearby unaffected.A statement reads: “The architectural character and quality of the scheme will be maintained with the changes to the scheme, and the viability and deliverability of the scheme will be significantly improved, having responded to changes in the market that have occurred since the COVID-19 pandemic.”Pall Mall Liverpool is widely recognised as a catalyst project for Liverpool’s growth, playing a critical role in the expansion of the city’s Commercial Business District (CBD).The project is being delivered in partnership with Liverpool City Council, supported by grant funding, and according to the council, it underlines its commitment to unlocking ‘strategically important regeneration’ and driving economic growth in the city centre.Speaking in March, Cllr Nick Small, Cabinet Member for Growth and Economy at Liverpool City Council said: “The progress at Pall Mall Gardens demonstrates our commitment to creating a city centre that works for modern businesses and supports long-term economic growth.“By investing in high quality, sustainable office space, we are strengthening Liverpool’s commercial offer and creating the conditions that more companies look for when deciding where to invest, locate and grow.“This development is a key part of our ambition to build a competitive, future focused city that attracts new employers, creates high value jobs and delivers lasting benefits for residents.”
Grasslands: Why they are so important
Nik Shelton, of the Wildlife Trust Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire, writes about the importance of our grasslands. We’re heading into the peak months for meadows and grasslands, and there are some special places to visit near Cambridge to make the most of them. But what is a grassland and why are they so important?Trumpington Meadows nature reserve. Picture: Sarah LambertAt its simplest a grassland is, unsurprisingly, a habitat which is dominated by grass – but this definition hides a complex and fascinating diversity which is shaped by giant extinct animals, subterranean geology and human history. Internationally they can range from the Pampas grasslands of the Patagonian Steppe in South America to the mountainside chalk grasslands of the Swiss Alps. In our region we group them into types defined by the acidity of the soil – this leads to different species of specialist plants which in turn attract different butterflies and other insects.“We tend to categorise our grasslands into three types of habitats in our part of the world,” explains Wildlife BCN director of conservation, Matt Jackson.Sian Williams, left, and Rebecca Green carry out a rapid grassland survey at Houghton Meadows. Picture: Holly Wilkinson / Wildlife Trust BCN“They are calcareous grasslands, those which have an alkaline type soil; acid grasslands, those with an acidic soil; and then what we call neutral grasslands – or the posh scientific term is mesotrophic grasslands.“They are dependent on geology as to where they occur. So in our patch, in the southern part of Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire we have chalk coming to the surface at reserves like Fleam Dyke and Pegsdon Hills. It is the same band of chalk which extends from the Chilterns. And then further north from that, we’ve got clay on top of limestone so you get much more free-draining calcareous grasslands as a result.A chalkhill blue at Fleam Dyke. Picture: Nik Shelton / Wildlife Trust BCN“Acid grasslands tend to be associated with rock formations like sandstone and we have those in the Greensand Ridge in Bedfordshire, for instance. A good example is the RSPB’s heathland reserve at The Lodge near Sandy. And we have acid grassland in the hills in southwest Northamptonshire.“Our neutral grasslands tend to be associated with the river valleys, and one of our rarer habitats are the floodplain meadows – places like our Houghton Meadows reserve near St Ives.”Houghton Meadows. Picture: Jenny Mackay / Wildlife Trust BCNMany of us were taught in school that ancient Britain was covered in one huge wild wood – so where did these grasslands come from? Well, the latest scientific thinking, based on studying fossil records, is that trees never truly covered our island. Large mammals like the extinct aurochs (an ancestor of today’s cows), giant elks and even early elephants would have kept areas free of trees, and other species adapted and evolved to live in the open spaces.An auroch – a now extinct speciesToday we use particular breeds of cows and sheep to continue their work, but we also cut and remove the grass at reserves like Trumpington Meadows to keep nutrient levels down so that wildflowers are not swamped by nettles and brambles.Trumpington Meadows is celebrating 10 years this month with a special event on June 21 where you can learn all about meadow species and their conservation as well as taking part in lots of fun family activities.Flowers at Trumpington Meadows. Picture: Wildlife Trust BCN“Over the past century species rich meadows have declined by 97 per cent – a huge loss,” says Matt. “Lots have been lost due to the decline of traditional farming techniques, but also development. And also if you don’t manage them, they will tend to convert to scrub and then into woodland – a process called succession. “Another issue for floodplain meadows in the modern world is river water quality – due to poor sewage control and farming practices our rivers now have a far higher phosphate content than they would have done naturally. So when they flood now, that phosphate comes out of the river and if we don’t do something about it those habitats move very quickly away from being flower rich meadows.”Fleam Dyke. Picture: Holly Wilkinson / Wildlife Trust BCNAnd it’s not just above the ground that matters – we now know that the roots in a healthy grassland habitat can reach down over four metres and store significant amounts of carbon.With a long and fascinating history, and benefits for people, wildlife and the climate we are working hard to protect grassland habitats in our region. Our Wilder Future Fund is focussing on meadows and grasslands over the coming months – head to wildlifebcn.org/wilderfuturefund to find out more and support our work.
More than 150 homes at Linby village recommended for approval | West Bridgford Wire
A key decision is due to be made on more than 150 new homes in Linby. A total 763 homes are being built at Top Wighay, near Hucknall and the village of Linby.The site is also home to Nottinghamshire County Council’s £19 million Oak House office building, which had been built with the intention of entirely replacing the ageing County Hall.Plans for phase 3B of the development, which totals 158 homes, are due before Gedling Borough Council’s planning committee on Wednesday (June 3).- Advertisement -These reserved matters plans, which include the appearance, landscaping, layout and scale, have been tipped for approval.They have previously been approved for Vistry to build, however they have since returned under a new housebuilder; Persimmon.“The density of development is acceptable, and the layout considered to respect the character of the area,” planning documents say.“The design of the dwellings is acceptable with a mixture of materials and scale of properties, with public open space overlooked and residential amenity respected.”The whole site is 40.347 hectares (just over 99 acres), while the development site is 5.61 hectares (almost 14 acres).It is located to the north of Hucknall, and west of Linby village.The village’s parish council has objected to the new reserved matters plans.According to the parish council, the proposed development under Persimmon seeks “the removal and material alteration of pedestrian and cycle connections and green amenity space shown on the outline planning permission.”“Reserved matters cannot materially depart from the approved plans,” the authority said.It also criticised the boundaries of the scheme, and the “poor design of proposed dwellings, by virtue of a number of blank or inactive street-facing elevations, close-boarded fences facing the public realm, a cramped layout, large areas of hardstanding, and too little soft landscaping.”However, planning documents say the council’s planners consider the layout to be “in accord” with the site masterplan, while design concerns “are not shared”.The meeting will take place on Wednesday at 6pm at the council’s chamber.
Industrial estate could be built next to primary school
The industrial estate could be made up of 13 units with over 50 parking spacesThe land along The Shade in Soham (stock)(Image: Google)An industrial estate could be built next to a Cambridgeshire primary school. Xelor Properties Ltd has proposed to build 13 industrial units on land northwest of The Shade Primary School in Soham.The overall site, if approved, will be set over 1.57 acres. It will be split into two buildings, with five units in building A and eight units in building B.The applicant said the units will present a “high-quality” development and also be a “modern development” within the area. They added: “Colours are generally shades of grey and black, resulting in a cohesive appearance to the courtyard whilst retaining variety and interest in the colours and textures of the materials.“The colours are in keeping with both the Shade School and the petrol filling station.” The plans also propose 53 parking spaces across the whole site.There will be individual parking for each unit. The applicant added: “The layout is designed to provide individual parking and service court yards in front of the three frontages, meaning that each unit will have designated parking for both cars and commercial vehicles in front of the high-level vehicle access doors.“Each unit will be provided with one accessible parking space and facilities for the provision of electric vehicle charging points.” To access the site, it will use the roadway that serves the car park for the primary school.A new junction is proposed in the plans. The applicant concluded: “The proposed development will provide a high-quality industrial estate development, providing much need purpose-designed space for SME businesses, in an area already allocated for such development.“The application therefore represents sustainable development that supports economic growth and activity.”Do you want more of the latest Cambridgeshire news as it comes in from across the county? Sign up to our dedicated newsletter to make sure you never miss a big story from Cambridge or anywhere else in the county. You can also sign up to our dedicated Traffic and Crime newsletters for the latest updates on the topics you are most interested in .
Six weeks of road delays in Wetley Rocks as a collapsed wall is fixed
Traffic lights in placeAuthor: Adam SmithPublished 4 hours agoRepair work on a collapsed retaining wall in Wetley Rocks began this week.Staffordshire County Council’s highways crews are set to strengthen the dry-stone wall with concrete, after it fell last month. Drivers along A520 Cheadle Road near the Powys Arms Pub will have to contend with barriers and two-way traffic lights, which will remain for 4-6 weeks. Improvements to traffic flow and resilience to vehicle weight are key features of the repair programme. Patrick Allen, Cabinet Support Member for Highways North at Staffordshire County Council, explained: “After carrying out thorough investigations following the collapse of the wall, we now have a comprehensive programme of repairs which, due to the nature of the works, will take around 4-6 weeks to complete. “Our priority will be to get the works completed and get traffic flowing again as soon as possible, so our crews will be working hard to complete these repairs as soon as possible. “Traffic management will be in place to keep drivers, pedestrians and our crews safe. I want to thank people for their patience, and I would ask that drivers take extra care when passing through the area.” Motorists might not visibly notice parts of the construction, as some elements are below the road level. 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.
Liverpool will be central to ‘tomorrow’s world’ as minister backs Burnham
Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology visited the University of Liverpool, alongside Liverpool City Region Mayor, Steve RotheramLiz Kendall (Technology Secretary), visiting the University of Liverpool Materials Innovation Factory.(Image: Andrew Teebay Liverpool Echo)Liverpool is set to receive £23.7m in government funding, designed to fuel new industries and technologies, which officials say will drive the ‘growth, jobs and businesses of the future’. It comes as mayors across England, including Liverpool City Region Mayor, Steve Rotheram, are set to be given expanded powers to boost jobs and growth within their areas.The announcement was made during a visit from Technology Secretary, Liz Kendall who was touring Liverpool’s Materials Innovation Factory this afternoon (June 1), to explore the city’s Knowledge Quarter’, and discussed the importance of science and technology for the region, as well as a word on Andy Burnham’s election campaign.After the next Spending Review, the government said Mayors of Established Mayoral Strategic Authorities will be given the ability to decide how and where to target regional R&D investment through the Local Innovation Partnerships Fund (LIP), all on their own doorstep.The LIP fund aims to support partnerships between local leaders, businesses and universities, to turn existing research breakthroughs into ‘practical solutions’.Liz Kendall (Technology Secretary), visiting the University of Liverpool Materials Innovation Factory.(Image: Andrew Teebay Liverpool Echo)£500 million has already been committed for the Local Innovation Partnerships Fund between 2026-31, and will help support innovative businesses in 17 regions across the country. This includes two projects led by the University of Liverpool, which is set to receive £23.7m of the £30 million LIP funding for the region.One project, AIM HI, will accelerate the application of artificial intelligence and robotics in materials chemistry, to increase productivity and new business growth. The other project, NBIC LIVE, will establish the world’s first centre of innovation excellence dedicated to AI-enabled rapid innovation of antimicrobial, anti-viral, and anti-biofilm surfaces and materials.Mayor of the Liverpool City Region, Steve Rotheram, said: “The projects being backed in our region today show exactly what can happen when you trust places like ours to lead from the front. We’ve got world-class expertise here in the Liverpool City Region and this investment will help turn that innovation into good jobs, new industries and real opportunities for local people.“But the really important part of today’s announcement is about what comes next. For too long, decisions about funding and investment have been made in Whitehall by people too far removed from the strengths and challenges of our communities. Giving mayors greater control over future innovation funding is another important step towards putting those decisions in local hands.Liz Kendall (Technology Secretary), with Steve Rotheram (Mayor of Liverpool City Region), on a visit to the University of Liverpool Materials Innovation Factory.(Image: Andrew Teebay Liverpool Echo)“Whether it’s life sciences, AI, advanced manufacturing or clean energy, we’ve shown time and again that our region can compete with anyone when we’re given the tools to do it. This is about backing our strengths, growing the economy and making sure the benefits are felt by the people who live here.”Providing a tour of Liverpool’s Materials Innovation Factory (MIF), was Vice-Chancellor of the University of Liverpool, Professor Tim Jones said good way of understanding what MIF does is to imagine Liverpool being at the centre of ‘Tomorrow’s World’ but also with a stake in delivering innovation in the short-to-mid-term as well.In relation to the funding announcement, Professor Jones added: “This funding recognises the power of partnership between universities, industry and civic leaders. Through AIM-HI and NBIC-LIVE, the University of Liverpool will help accelerate world-leading advances in AI-enabled materials chemistry and life science, while creating new opportunities for businesses, researchers and the LCR workforce.“The projects have been developed through strong partnership working with the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority and our industry partners The LCR LIPF projects will foster long-term economic growth and support high-value jobs whilst securing our region’s reputation as a global centre for scientific and technological innovation.”Joining Mayor Rotheram, Professor Jones and other local officials in Liverpool today (June 1), was Technology Secretary, Liz Kendall, who confirmed plans to pass future control of the Local Innovation Partnership Fund to regional leaders, with the change expected to kick in during the next Spending Review period.The University of Liverpool Materials Innovation Factory(Image: Andrew Teebay Liverpool Echo)Ms Kendall said: “Science and technology is the ultimate driver of growth, and this Government is determined to ensure every region shares in the prosperity brought about by innovation.“Through the future devolution of Local Innovation Partnerships Fund, we are putting money and power into the hands of regional leaders that know the strengths of their communities best, allowing them to back local businesses, encourage innovation and create the high-quality jobs that will drive the growth these regions need now and in the future.”Responding to a question about the upcoming Makerfield by-election, Ms Kendall confirms she is making her way to the constituency after visiting Liverpool, to show support for Andy Burnham’s campaign, adding: [Andy] will be an incredible MP for the Makerfield.”She continued: “I think he’ll be a passionate advocate for the people there, and he will want to do everything to make government work for people there, and I’ll be very proud to go and campaign for him.”I’ve worked with him over many years, even my last job at Work and Pensions, where we worked really closely on the youth guarantee to make sure every young person is earning or learning. Today’s announcement will give Greater Manchester that, and funding to back local innovation through its universities and businesses, too.”He’s been a long-standing champion of that, and I absolutely back him in that agenda.”
