The plans also propose an open space and play areaLand off Toll Bar Way, Sawtry, Cambridgeshire. (Image: LDRS)More than 300 homes could be built to ensure the “future growth” of a Cambridgeshire village. Endurance Estates has proposed to build up to 330 homes, as well as create an open space and play area, on land west of Toll Bar Way in Sawtry.Sawtry is described as a village of “ancient origins” in the plans. However, the applicants added that development of the village and construction of the A1 has “gradually eroded Sawtry’s relationship with its wider setting”.Therefore, the applicant seeks to “reinforce and celebrate Sawtry’s connection with its landscape and help deliver Huntingdonshire District Council’s aspirations for its places, its residents and visitors alike”.The current site for where the homes could be built is a field used for grazing and it’s next to Sawtry services. Of the 330 homes proposed, 40 percent will be affordable housing.Endurance Estates added that landscape is at the “core” of the proposals, as 70 percent of the site will be made up of open space. The developer’s plans include a village green to provide a “flexible space for both new and existing communities”.There will also be other green spaces spread out across the site. This includes two “strategic” green spaces, known as the Water Meadows Linear Park to the north and the Common to the south.In terms of access to the development, this will be via two T-junctions from Toll Bar Way and Green End Road. The applicants plan to create a network of footpaths and cycleways through the open space as well.Before an application was submitted, the developers carried out public consultations with residents and shared a number of concerns before submission. Some concerns and wants were raised about infrastructure capacity; transport, access and highway safety; and community and green infrastructure.Residents were concerned about the “pressure on existing infrastructure” in Sawtry, including GPs, schools and shops.In response to this, the applicant said the site will “contribute towards local infrastructure” with support for education, healthcare and transport improvements”. Other concerns were raised about the safety of roads.A transport assessment produced as part of the plans said the local highway network could “accommodate” the development. The developers also found there was “strong support” for the community facilities and green infrastructure proposed within the development.
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Derby County star “deserves” Leeds United transfer – Wolves switch would make “no sense”
Derby County goalkeeper Jacob Widell Zetterstrom will return from the World Cup with considerable speculation about his future regarding clubs in both the Premier League and the Championship. Players are now returning from the 2026 World Cup finals in North America, and one who will come back to England to be greeted with considerable speculation concerning his future is the Derby County goalkeeper Jacob Widell Zetterstrom. Zetterstrom was called up to the Sweden squad by head coach Graham Potter, despite only having made three prior appearances for them, but was called in as a replacement for Kristoffer Nordveldt following the 5-1 defeat inflicted upon them by the Netherlands in their second match. Having featured in their final group match against Japan and their round of 32 defeat to France, and received reasonably good reviews despite his team’s reasonably early exit from the competition, Zetterstrom’s profile has only further boosted, and he’s already been on the radar of several clubs, which makes his departure from Pride Park this summer look inevitable.
Jacob Widell Zetterstrom urged to make step up to the Premier League after Derby & Sweden exploitsAction images
Two clubs that have been connected with a potential move for Zetterstrom are Premier League side Leeds United and freshly-relegated Wolverhampton Wanderers, so FLW has spoken to our resident Derby County fan pundit Shaun Woodward, who is in little doubt over where the goalkeeper’s next destination should be. “It wouldn’t make any sense to sell him to Wolves. It wouldn’t be a step forward for him because he’d be playing in the same league, and he needs to be playing at a higher level,” Shaun told FLW.
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“So, if we are going to sell him it would make total sense to do it to a team in the Premier League. “He deserves that shot, and even if Wolves can match Leeds’s offer, he needs to be playing at a higher level, because it makes no sense, him staying in the same league and potentially stagnating in the Championship. “He needs to be playing with the best players and against the best players to progress his career. “He deserves that shot, so it would make absolutely no sense for us to sell him to Wolves, especially if they can’t pay more than Leeds, but even if they can, I still think for him personally he should be in the Premier League.”
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Leeds United, Frankfurt and Wolves are all considering a potential deal for Derby County keeper Jacob Widell Zetterstrom.
What Derby, Wolves and Leeds fans are saying about Jacob Widell Zetterstrom’s future
The possibility of Zetterstrom moving on from Pride Park has caused a lot of comment on social media, but not all Leeds fans are that excited by the prospect of him going to Elland Road.
This cynicism doesn’t apply to all fans of the Premier League club, though they are being warned to be careful with their money.
These Wolves fans are of the view that Zetterstrom would make a decent addition at Molineux if the price is right.
But this Derby County fan believes that any offers for their goalkeeper are going to need to be high, to tempt the Rams to sell up.
Jacob Widell Zetterstrom will surely have his eyes on the Premier League
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A strong performance in a World Cup will always boost the profile of a player, and this has certainly been the case regarding Jacob Widell Zetterstrom. The goalkeeper’s call-up by Graham Potter for Sweden’s final group match against Japan raised a few eyebrows, but the 1-1 draw they took from the game was enough to get them through to the Round of 32, and even though they couldn’t get past France, Zetterstrom’s stock rose still further with a strong performance against the tournament favourites. But Zetterstrom earned his place in the Sweden squad off the back of a string of impressive performances for Derby County as the Rams pressed hard for a play-off place last season. Derby County were eventually pipped to the post for the final one of these by Hull City, but this was still a dramatic improvement on the end of the 2024-25 season, when they were sweating on whether they’d survive the drop until the last day of the season.
But with Illan Meslier having left Leeds United at the end of last season – he’s currently reported to be set to join Arsenal – there’s a space at Leeds for another goalkeeper. Karl Darlow was their goalkeeper for much of last season, but he’s now 35 years of age and Zetterstrom would be expected to press hard to become Daniel Farke’s first choice. Going to Wolves would be a sideways move, with the Black Country club having been relegated at the end of 2025-26, but there have been persistent rumours that Sam Johnstone could be on his way to Manchester United, while Jose Sa has also been linked to a move away from Molineux. They’re clearly ambitious to return to the Premier League quickly, so this move being a sideways one could be a temporary state of affairs. Moving to the Premier League will have an obvious appeal to the goalkeeper, but the risks are higher. First-team football in the Championship with Wolves might be easier to hold onto than in the Premier League with Leeds. At 27 years of age, though, Zetterstrom is now reaching the peak years of his career, and if he’s to get to the highest level he can play at, now might be the best time to take that chance.
Tragedy as woman found dead in Stoke-on-Trent house
Police and paramedics had been calledPolice and paramedics were called (stock image)A woman has been found dead in a city house. But police say they are not treating the tragedy in Birches Head as suspicious.It comes as residents had seen a police presence on the Widecombe Road area of the neighbourhood. Staffordshire Police say it was contacted by West Midlands Ambulance Service at 9.40am on Wednesday (July 8).A spokeswoman for the force said: “We went to an address in Birches Head, Stoke-on-Trent following a call from colleagues at West Midlands Ambulance Service over a report of a sudden death.”Sadly, a woman was pronounced dead at the scene. Her death is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for HM Coroner.”Get daily headlines and breaking news emailed to you – it’s FREEEnsure our latest headlines always appear at the top of your Google Search
Liverpool transfer news live – Barcola latest, Summerville move
Former Everton and Man United striker Louis Saha belives Liverpool target Bradley Barcola has what it takes to make it to the very top.The winger is said to be valued at around £130m by PSG. Saha told Live Football Tickets: “Bradley Barcola is a terrific player. He has already won two Champions Leagues, and he could even win the World Cup over the next few weeks, his achievements for such a young player are staggering.”He has become a much improved player over the past few seasons, he gets better and better every year, and he can go right to the very top of football.“What Barcola needs is to move somewhere where he is going to be first choice in his position week in, week out. His confidence will improve ten-fold once that happens, and then he will be a way more dangerous player.“He has enormous potential, and I’m not surprised Liverpool are looking at him. They need a replacement for Mohamed Salah, and Cody Gakpo has looked uncomfortable at times for them out wide. Barcola could easily fill either of those positions.”He is so direct, creative, and he has the ability to go in behind, so I wouldn’t be surprised to see a bidding war for him go on all summer between top sides if he wants to leave PSG and cement his place in a top Premier League side.”Bradley Barcola looks on during the World Cup game between Paraguay and France.(Image: Richard Sellers/Sportsphoto/Allstar via Getty Images)
Zimbabwe Police Hunt UK Triple Murder Suspect Ndodana Tshuma After Wife And Daughters Found Dead
Zimbabwe Police Check Entry Records As Ndodana Tshuma Manhunt Takes New Turn
Zimbabwe Police are hunting UK triple murder suspect Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma after his wife and two young daughters were found dead at their home in England. The search has now reached Zimbabwe, with police checking whether the 45-year-old entered the country after leaving Britain days before the bodies were discovered.
Tshuma was captured on cameras at Heathrow Airport on 4 July 2026 as he left the United Kingdom on a British passport. On 7 July, police forced entry into the family’s Great Denham home in Bedfordshire and found three bodies.
Zimbabwe Police Search For Ndodana Tshuma
ZimLive reports that Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) national spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi said police were trying to establish whether Tshuma was in Zimbabwe.
Nyathi said:
“Where a suspect enters another jurisdiction there are protocols to be followed, and we are yet to receive any requests as of now.”
He said Zimbabwe Police had already started following leads.
Nyathi added:
“On our part we are working flat out to establish if indeed the suspect is in the country with a view to arrest him.”
Police are checking traveller records at land and air ports of entry as they seek to establish whether Tshuma entered Zimbabwe.
Nyathi said:
“We are waiting for communication from our UK counterparts. We are monitoring the situation and the country’s points of entry.”
Wife And Daughters Found Dead At Bedfordshire Home
Bedfordshire Police are seeking Tshuma in connection with the deaths of his wife, Nothabo Zandile Tshuma, 42, and their daughters Natalie, 15, and Nala, 5.
The family had reportedly not been seen for several days before concerns were raised. Police forced their way into the Great Denham property and discovered the bodies.
The family’s four-bedroom home, which reportedly has a swimming pool, was bought for nearly £1.3 million (about R28.5 million) in May 2024.
Bedfordshire Police said the investigation was moving quickly and officers were working with the National Crime Agency and international law enforcement agencies.
There have been no verified sightings of Tshuma in Zimbabwe.
Zimbabwe Police Ready To Cooperate With UK Authorities
In Bulawayo’s Luveve suburb, relatives and neighbours gathered at Nothabo’s family home on Thursday, 9 July 2026, as her mother was consoled.
Nothabo’s family said:
“During this time of unimaginable loss, we wish to express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has reached out with prayers, messages of comfort, and support.”
The family added:
“Your kindness and compassion have brought great strength to our family.”
Nyathi said Zimbabwe would cooperate with international law enforcement authorities if Tshuma is found.
He said:
“When caught, we shall cooperate fully as prescribed by domestic and international law.”
Zimbabwe Police are continuing to check entry records and follow leads as UK authorities pursue their investigation into the deaths of Nothabo and her two daughters.
Heart Link donation provides enhanced cardiac care for children with abnormal heart rhythms – Love Business East Midlands
Added by Love Business East Midlands | 9 July 2026
An amazing £75,000 donation from Heart Link has funded a new cryoablation console for the East Midlands Congenital Heart Centre (EMCHC).
The equipment will help the paediatric electrophysiology team at the EMCHC to treat selected children and young people with abnormal heart rhythms – including supraventricular tachycardia, also known as SVT.
SVT is a condition where the heart suddenly beats much faster than normal. This can cause palpitations, dizziness, chest discomfort, breathlessness, fainting, or repeated trips to hospital. Some children need a procedure called catheter ablation to treat the small area of heart tissue which is causing the fast rhythm.
Cryoablation is a special type of catheter ablation. Instead of using heat, it uses freezing energy. This can be helpful when the abnormal rhythm pathway is close to the heart’s normal electrical system, where extra care is needed.
The introduction of cryoablation at the EMCHC means selected children can now access this specialist treatment closer to home. This enhances patient experience by reducing travel and supporting a simpler, safer and more effective care pathway.
Consultant Paediatric Cardiologist and Electrophysiologist, Dr Haris Kotidis, said:
“This is an important development for our paediatric arrhythmia service. Cryoablation gives us another treatment option when an abnormal rhythm pathway is close to the heart’s normal electrical system.
“In the past, some children needed to have their procedure stopped in Leicester and repeated in Birmingham. This was stressful for children and families, and added pressure to both hospital services.
“Thanks to Heart Link, more children will now be able to have their treatment safely in Leicester. We are extremely grateful for their support, which will make a real difference to children, families and to our clinical team.”
Heart Link has supported children with heart conditions and their families since 1981. The charity has raised millions of pounds to improve care and facilities for young patients at UHL.
Graeme Williams, Vice Chair and Trustee of Heart Link, said:
“We are proud and excited to have been able to fund the cryoablation equipment, making this specialist treatment available to children at the East Midlands Congenital Heart Centre.
“Investing £75,000 to bring cryoablation to Leicester was never in doubt. Now, selected children can be treated here, reducing the need for referral to other hospitals and giving a much-improved experience for young heart patients and their families when they need it most.”
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Cambridgeshire museum wants to sell alcohol and put on entertainment
It’s one of the city’s most revered cultural landmarksPeterborough Museum and Art Gallery(Image: Google)One of Peterborough’s leading cultural venues has applied for a premises licence. On June 18, Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery submitted an application to Peterborough City Council for permission to offer live and recorded entertainment and sell alcohol for consumption on-site.The application, which was made by Peterborough Limited, said the museum’s aim was “to provide on-site entertainment as part of our programming, including the sale of alcohol for consumption on site.”The licensable activities within the application include live music, recorded music, dance, films and plays, all of which will be offered from 10am to midnight, Monday to Sunday.In addition, the much-loved Priestgate venue also wishes to provide late-night entertainment between 8pm and midnight, Monday to Sunday. Alcohol would be available for visitors to buy for consumption on the premises from 10am to midnight, Monday to Sunday.Situated in a historic listed Georgian building right in the heart of the city centre, the Museum and Art Gallery has long been one of Peterborough’s most revered cultural landmarks.While its standard opening hours are 10am to 4pm, Tuesday to Saturday, the venue regularly runs out-of-hours events as part of its ongoing commitment to offer a broad range of diverse events and activities to the general public.”We run a variety of out-of-hours events throughout the year,” the applicant noted, “these range from tickets, invite-only and venue hire.”A successful application would see the museum put on film screenings, theatrical productions, music performances, exhibition lectures and talks, candlelit tours, and museum tours, as well as tantalising “other evening events,” such as fright night paranormal investigations.Anyone wishing to have their say on this application has until Thursday, July 16 to make representations to Peterborough City Council’s Licensing Section at Sand Martin House.
Harry Wilson explains Leeds move after sealing free transfer
Harry Wilson says Leeds United’s persistence convinced him to sign after the Wales international completed a free transfer to Elland Road on a four-year deal to June 2030, confirmed on Wednesday.“Really, really excited. It is a massive, massive club in the Premier League where the club belongs so, yeah, really excited to join and hope to have some exciting years together,” he told the club’s official website.“To play for Leeds, you have to have a big personality. You have to be able to deal with pressure – the demands of the club and demands of the fans. You have to be able to take the pressure and go out and perform.”The 29-year-old left Fulham when his contract expired on June 30, becoming a free agent. Despite reported interest from Benfica, he chose to remain in the Premier League with Leeds.He will reunite with a familiar Welsh contingent in Daniel James, Ethan Ampadu and Karl Darlow as he links up with his new team-mates for pre-season and settles in Yorkshire.Wilson was among the Premier League’s most productive attacking midfielders last season, scoring 11 goals and providing seven assists. He won Fulham’s Player of the Year award, and his strike against Crystal Palace was voted BBC’s Goal of the Season.
Blow as North Staffordshire bids miss out on UK Town of Culture shortlist
Fifteen bids have been shortlisted for the UK’s first Town of Culture – but the four North Staffordshire hopefuls have all missed out. Leek, Longton, Newcastle-under-Lyme and Stafford all submitted entries for the landmark competition.The Government confirmed that it received 398 bids in total. Fifteen towns will now go on to compete for the inaugural UK Town of Culture 2028 title.The shortlisted towns are:Small towns: Ilfracombe, Isle of Bute, Lerwick, Sandown, Strabane, and Stockton Town Centre WardMedium towns: Corby, Great Yarmouth, Leith, Pontypridd, and Port TalbotLarge towns: Basildon, Birkenhead, Grimsby and RotherhamEach will receive £60,000 to develop their full bids, which will be assessed by the independent judging panel. One finalist will then be selected from each category with the overall winner being announced early next year.The UK Town of Culture competition is part of the government’s ambition to restore pride in local areas in every part of Britain and deliver a decade of national renewal, following the announcement of the Pride in Place Programme last year. Throughout this year, this competition – together with the UK City of Culture 2029 competition – will continue to shine a light on local visions and voices from across the UK to help encourage increased local investment, create a lasting sense of pride, and open doors to the arts and culture for everyone.Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said: “I want to say a massive congratulations to the fifteen shortlisted towns and I wish them luck in the next round of the competition. The fact that we received so many applications just goes to show how proud people are of their towns. When I launched this competition, I wanted to shine a light on our amazing towns all across the UK and the huge contribution they make to our national life.”I am so glad that so many towns have applied and I hope each and every town, whether they have been shortlisted or not, is incredibly proud of the work they have done to champion their local community.” The shortlisted towns were recommended by the independent panel chaired by Sir Phil Redmond.The other members of the panel were selected to ensure a broad range of cultural experience and regional diversity. The panel members are:Ruth Hollis OBE (Deputy Chair)Ian Bancroft (Wales Representative)Kristel Miller (Northern Ireland Representative)Jim Tough (Scotland Representative)Ian Warren (England Representative)Chair of the independent panel, Sir Phil Redmond, said: “The response to the competition has been, to say the least, overwhelming, quite literally from all four corners of the UK. It has been fantastic that nearly 400 towns have come forward, sharing their sense of pride, ambition and desire to demonstrate how much they have, and continue to contribute to our national story.”That of course has made making the decision on the shortlist itself much more difficult, never mind the actual winners. I look forward to visiting those towns that have made the list and I am sure that, just like City of Culture, those that didn’t manage it will have found the experience of taking part worthwhile in strengthening partnerships, raising awareness and reminding us all of the depth and spread of the UK’s cultural landscape. I’d like to thank them all for that.”
Liverpool parking charges ‘straw that broke the camel’s back’
Hospitality bosses in Liverpool have described scrapping free evening parking as the “straw that broke the camel’s back” for the industry. Liverpool City Council is facing a legal challenge over its decision last year to reduce free parking from between 18:00 and 08:00 to between 23:00 and 07:00, while also increasing fees.Business owners told the BBC that since the change came in they have struggled to recruit lower paid staff and that lone female workers have been left feeling vulnerable leaving their shifts in the early hours. The council said it was satisfied it had acted “lawfully and properly”. The upcoming legal challenge clams the charges must be imposed for “legitimate traffic management purposes”, such as managing traffic flow, rather than primarily to generate money for the council.It will also argue that the council failed to properly to consider the impact on women in the night-time economy. Peter Schriewersmann, from the Liverpool Hospitality Association, said: “The guests that come into the city now have to pay an additional £6 to £8 on top of their meal. “It discourages from coming, it’s the straw that broke the camel’s back for us to be frank.”
