Persimmon submitted an odour assessment, which noted “extensive improvements to the capping of the former landfill site and the capture and combustion of landfill gas emissions” by the Environment Agency. “Consequently, the analysis undertaken found no significant odour effects, with sniff test times and conditions chosen to investigate likely worst-case meteorological conditions,” it continued.The developer said initial designs had been improved following a consultation earlier this year, with more space around waterways and improved footpaths.It also said the site was “highly sustainable”, with good transport links to Newcastle-under-Lyme and Stoke-on-Trent.The borough council will consider the plans in due course.
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New homes planned near former Walleys Quarry landfill site
Transfer news LIVE: Liverpool eye Christian Pulisic as Chelsea target Junior Kroupi
July 1st©IMAGO
The summer transfer window has officially opened and while the main attention is on the World Cup, clubs are working away on major deals. For most clubs, planning will already be complete and they will have identified which players they want to sign, and which players they want to sell.
Managers will be constantly assessing their squads with sporting directors and recruitment staff scanning the market for potential deals this summer. The rumour mill is still gathering pace and we’ve collated some of the biggest current transfer stories – you can access the full rumour mill below.
Today’s biggest transfer storiesChristian Pulisic is reportedly on Liverpool’s shortlist as they consider options for a new winger this summer. Yan Diomande was their priority target but the Ivory Coast international prefers a move to PSG and AC Milan star Pulisic is a potential alternative.
Tottenham are on the verge of completing a deal to sign Mateus Fernandes from West Ham United. It’s understood Spurs will pay around €98m for the midfielder, which will smash their transfer record. Manchester United were also interested but Spurs have won the race.
Chelsea’s dream signing this summer is Bournemouth attacker Junior Kroupi. The 19-year-old was a revelation for the Cherries in his maiden Premier League season with his price tag around €100m.
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Best in business take centre stage
Celebrating success storiesThe SME Bedfordshire Business Awards are all about celebrating the people and organisations that make Bedfordshire’s business community so special. Every year, we are inspired by the quality of entries and the stories behind them, and this year has been no exception.
Our winners and finalists represent the very best of Bedfordshire business. They are creating jobs, supporting communities, driving innovation and helping to shape a stronger future for our county. On behalf of the Chamber team, congratulations to everyone recognised this evening.
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Gallery | Wolves stars at World Cup 2026
Raul Jimenez continues to light up the 2026 World Cup after the Wolves striker scored the crucial goal to secure Mexico’s place in the last 16.
The striker was again the hero for his country after being clinical from the edge of the box just after the half hour mark to fire the co-hosts to a two-goal lead against Ecuador in Mexico City in stunning fashion, setting up a last 16 tie with England or DR Congo.
Jimenez is one of two Old Gold stars to have booked their place in the next stage of the knockout stages on Tuesday evening, after David Moller Wolfe helped Norway to victory over Ivory Coast. Next up for the defender is a tricky clash with Brazil this weekend.
Although Ladislav Krejci, Hee Chan Hwang, Jean-Ricner Bellegarde and Santi Bueno are heading home following the group stages, Sasa Kalajdzic and Jose Sa will hope to join Jimenez and Wolfe in the last 16 when Austria faces Spain and Portugal take on Croatia on Thursday evening.
Following another historic night for the men from Molineux, wolves.co.uk reflects on some of the highlights caught on camera from this summer’s World Cup so far in the gallery below…
Construction begins on school to serve new Broadnook village
County council leader Dan Harrison said: “This new primary academy will help meet demand for places and give local families greater choice.”The council said it was inviting academy trusts to bid to run the school when it opens.It said there were five further primary schools nearby but all were popular and had a high demand for places.”Broadnook shows how house builders can help fund the infrastructure communities need as Leicestershire grows,” Harrison said.The Reform UK county council said it planned to build 45 new schools for about 26,000 more pupils over the next decade.Managing director of Davidsons Homes James Wilson said: “We’re delighted to see work begin on the new Broadnook primary school, which will become a real focal point for the community. “It’s fantastic to see another key piece of the vision for Broadnook becoming a reality.”
Officer sent image of child who was victim to ‘very serious abuse’ to colleague
The officer, who worked for Cambridgeshire Police, faced a misconduct hearingA former Cambridgeshire Police officer faced a misconduct hearing (stock image)(Image: Brian A Jackson / Getty Images)A Cambridgeshire Police officer sent an image of a child who was a victim of “very serious abuse and neglect” to a colleague, a misconduct hearing heard. Police Constable (PC) Amadae Dowd, who joined the Cambridgeshire Police force in 2016, faced a misconduct hearing accused of breaching the standards of professional behaviour.These alleged standard breaches relate to integrity, confidentiality and discreditable conduct. The officer was accused of wrongly disclosing confidential information during her role as a police officer.On February 10, 2021, the officer was assigned to ensure the safety of a 13-year-old child who had been the victim of “very serious abuse and neglect and was extremely vulnerable”, according to the panel.The child was in hospital and the officer was sent to sit with them. The officer was aware of the extent of the abuse, including that the child had been locked in an address for months with no food and had been beaten up and injured, according to the panel. The child’s face was badly burnt.PC Dowd allegedly sent an image of the child via WhatsApp to a colleague. It was a cropped picture of an evidential photograph.The officer was accused of sending a second image showing an adult female whose face had been badly burned in an acid attack. According to the allegations, the officer knew it was wrong to do so and told the recipient ‘Obvs delete.’The two photographs she sent to her sergeant via WhatsApp were obtained from the file relating to the two victims. The officer had used her personal phone to take the pictures from the file and then sent them. She claimed it was her way of more accurately describing the injuries than using words.In another incident, on April 14, 2021, PC Dowd was at hospital with a 17-year-old child. According to the hearing outcome, it was believed that the child had packed drugs in their anus.The child has been described as “vulnerable” and the officer was monitoring the child. PC Dowd was allegedly asked, ‘Have you killed him?’ The officer was accused of sending a picture of the child sitting on the edge of a bed and doubled up in a group chat with a message saying, ‘Maybe?!’The officer told the panel the youth was very difficult to deal with. She claimed that the messaging and sharing of the photograph was a form of ‘decompression’ and the officers involved used dark humour as a ‘pressure valve.’PC Dowds told the panel how her team were encouraged by her sergeant to utilise WhatsApp as a medium of communication for her team members for ‘work matters’ and this was apparently an accepted practice within the force at the time of the events.The panel found that the officer, and others involved in the conversation, showed a complete lack of respect towards the youth. Her counsel described the officer’s actions as “ill judged and thoughtless”, failing to appreciate the seriousness of her actions. The panel determined that, given her experience, such a failure was inexcusable.The panel determined that the allegations against PC Dowd did breach the standards of professional behaviour. The panel found that the breaches amounted to gross misconduct. In conclusion, PC Dowd received a final written warning for three years.
Club-record signing on the cards: How Leeds could replace Pascal Struijk
For all of Leeds United’s success last season, it looks like they have not done enough to keep hold of Pascal Struijk. The central defender is heading to Brighton & Hove Albion a year before his Elland Road deal ends, with the Whites set to receive around £20m. It’s a frustrating blow for Daniel Farke, who has little choice but to watch on as a player brings the curtains down on an eight-year spell in Yorkshire.Replacing Struijk after so many years won’t be a routine task, but the 49ers have already got a number of names lined up who could do exactly that.
Who could replace Struijk at Leeds?The task becomes even tougher for Leeds after arguably Struijk’s best season at Elland Road. The 26-year-old featured in 34 of 38 Premier League games and started 33. He was the consistent member of Farke’s backline. Even as the German switched to a back five, Struijk remained crucial.
Nonetheless, there’s no standing in the way of his exit and Leeds have been forced to assess their options ahead of their second campaign back in the top flight. It’s seen names like Nico Elvedi emerge and the fact that he’s worked with Farke in the past should certainly boost any transfer chances. Whether that’s enough to tempt the 49ers into matching Borussia Mönchengladbach’s £9m asking price remains to be seen, however.
Instead, the American owners could land a player who’s already got Premier League experience. According to TEAMtalk, Leeds have opened talks to sign Ladislav Krejci from Wolverhampton Wanderers this summer. The Czech Republic captain spent the second-half of last season on loan at Girona and is now heading back to Wolves, who are looking for a hefty £40m to sell their defender.Leeds United’s most expensive signings of all time
Rank
Player
Fee
Signed from
Year
1
Georginio Rutter
£35.5m
Hoffenheim
2023
2
Brenden Aaronson
£28.5m
RB Salzburg
2022
3
Rodrigo
£26m
Valencia
2020
4
Dan James
£25m
Man Utd
2018
5
Luis Sinisterra
£21m
Feyenoord
2022
As a result of that, he would become their biggest transfer in Leeds history. It would be quite the move.
Why Krejci could be Leeds’ dream replacementKrejci’s ability to play in a back three has particularly attracted Farke and Leeds in their system, but there remains question marks over their ability to spend what would be a club-record asking price. After all, it’s easy to write relegated players off, particularly when they’ve just endured the nightmare that Leeds are desperate to avoid.
Ask some of the top clubs in England, however, and they’ll be quick to point out some incredible deals. Think Andy Robertson and Georginio Wijnaldum to Liverpool. They entered as relegated stars and left as serial winners.
Leeds now have the chance to swoop in and land Krejci in similar fashion. The 6 foot 2 defender has shown plenty of promise despite difficult collective campaigns at Wolves and Girona, and certainly deserves another shot at the Premier League.
Struijk vs Krejci – 2025/26 Premier League
Stats (* = per 90)
Struijk
Krejci
Minutes
2,937
2,361
Tackles*
1.2
1.22
Duel success*
55.6%
50.2%
Recoveries*
3.62
3.01
Pass success*
88.5%
82.5%
In a struggling Wolves side last season, Krejci still proved his worth at times. He particularly impressed off the ball, winning more tackles than Struijk per game, and may at least get the chance to improve his passing numbers in a more complete side like Leeds.
What is important to note is how tall the defender is. It’s become quite the theme at Elland Road since their return to the Premier League and replacing Struijk’s 6 foot 2 frame is just as important as replacing his defensive ability. Krejci, standing at the same height, would arguably do both. Whether or not he’s a £40m player remains to be seen, but they need a replacement and a Premier League-proven one is certainly a good idea. Losing the Brighton-bound star will be a major blow, but that exit once again allows Leeds to dip into the market and welcome an ideal replacement this summer.
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Appeal over missing North Staffordshire boys who didn’t return home after school
Police are out looking for the youngstersPolice are searching for missing boys Kaiden, 13, and 12-year-old KobiPolice have issued an appeal to find two missing boys who never returned home after school. Kaiden, aged 13, and 12-year-old Kobi, were both reported missing on Monday.Now Staffordshire Police has made a public appeal for help in finding the boys, who officers believe may be together. As part of the appeal for the force has issued descriptions of the youngsters.Kaiden is described as being around 5ft 2ins tall, of a slim build with short, brown hair. He was last seen wearing a black Hugo Boss jumper with orange writing, tracksuit bottoms and grey Nike trainers with green on them.Kobi is described as being around 5ft 6ins tall, of a slim build with short, light brown hair. He was last seen wearing black shorts, a black t-shirt and white trainers with multi-coloured detail.A force spokesperson said: “Both of them frequent Lyme Valley Park.”Anyone with information on their whereabouts should call the force on 101 and quote incident 913 of June 29.Get daily headlines and breaking news emailed to you – it’s FREEEnsure our latest headlines always appear at the top of your Google Search
Transfer news LIVE: Michael Olise considers Bayern exit as Villa set Rogers asking price
June 30th©IMAGO
The summer transfer window has officially opened and while the main attention is on the World Cup, clubs are working away on major deals. For most clubs, planning will already be complete and they will have identified which players they want to sign, and which players they want to sell.
Managers will be constantly assessing their squads with sporting directors and recruitment staff scanning the market for potential deals this summer. The rumour mill is still gathering pace and we’ve collated some of the biggest current transfer stories – you can access the full rumour mill below.
Today’s biggest transfer storiesMichael Olise has asked for a meeting with Bayern Munich amid interest from Real Madrid, according to AS. The 24-year-old has been a revelation at the Bundesliga champions but wants clarity on how much he’s valued by Bayern, it’s claimed in the report.
Aston Villa have reportedly set Morgan Rogers’ price tag at €150m amid interest from several English Premier League clubs. Manchester United hold an interest in the England international but Arsenal are the frontrunners as they aim to strengthen their left-wing options.
Harry Kane is expected to sign a new contract with Bayern Munich amid speculation over his future. Barcelona made an approach to Kane’s representatives with the England captain’s deal ending in 2027 but it’s viewed as an almost certainty that he pen an extension.
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Search continues for missing 14-year-old Lexi from Houghton Regis
Police are appealing for the publics helpAuthor: Shaunna BurnsPublished 9 hours agoBedfordshire Police are appealing to the public to help to locate Lexi, a missing 14-year-old from Houghton Regis.Lexi has not been seen since Wednesday, 24th June, and there are growing concerns for her well-being. She is described as 5’2″ with a fair complexion, blue eyes, and long ginger hair. Lexi has a silver nose ring and was last seen wearing pale blue cycling shorts, a dark grey t-shirt, and black sliders. Detective Chief Superintendent Zara Brown expressed increasing concern for Lexi’s safety, urging anyone with information to come forward. Brown directly appealed to Lexi, asking her to contact the police, emphasizing the distress her absence is causing to loved ones, and ensuring a safe return home. People who have seen Lexi are encouraged to call 999 immediately.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.
