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A towering 2-metre fence being constructed around a lake at a Cheshire country park has sparked fury among visitors, likening the new appearance of the site to a “prison” or a “zoo.”The Stoke-on-Trent Angling Society, which holds ownership of both the water and surrounding banks at Astbury Mere Country Park in Congleton, is responsible for erecting the controversial barrier.According to the Astbury Mere Trust, which manages the remainder of the park, the structure has provoked widespread condemnation.”We have received many letters of outrage as to what is happening to our country park. Many refer to it as now looking like…

Sir Mark Rowley is travelling to Washington this week to push American officials to release unredacted documents from the Jeffrey Epstein files.The trip follows discussions between the Metropolitan Police commissioner and United States ambassador Warren Stephens in February, during which the matter was reportedly raised.British detectives are seeking access to correspondence involving Lord Peter Mandelson and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor as part of ongoing misconduct in public office investigations into both men, The Times reports.The US Department of Justice published millions of pages of Epstein-related material in January, portions of which revealed the extent of Lord Mandelson’s communications with the convicted sex…

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s official office has issued a new statement backing families involved in the Los Angeles social media addiction trial, saying the case has brought major technology companies under renewed scrutiny. The post was published on the couple’s Sussex website under the headline “Big Tech on Trial: Progress Made Possible by Courage” and said Archewell Philanthropies was proud to have “stood with and supported” parents, advocates and experts calling for safer technology.In the statement, the couple’s office said the products, design choices and effect of major platforms on young people were being examined both in court and…

A British humanitarian worker has found himself cut off from his bank accounts while providing disaster relief in one of the world’s most financially restricted nations.Jonathan Brass, a 49-year-old father of two, discovered his Halifax and Lloyds accounts had been closed down earlier this year whilst waiting in Malaysia for his Myanmar visa.The operations manager for an international aid organisation has spent decades responding to crises in locations including Ukraine, Turkey and Honduras. He is currently assisting survivors of the devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar last March, killing thousands.”[The credit card has] been my only lifeline in some countries,”…

Vauxhall has confirmed that its new Astra and Astra Sports Tourer will have the same price, regardless of whether drivers buy it as fully electric, hybrid, or plug-in hybrid.The British automaker has confirmed that price parity will come to all of its powertrains, with further plans to introduce a petrol version later this year.The new Vauxhall Astra has been upgraded with a refreshed design, new interior and electric powertrain, providing extra range for EV owners.Astra Electric now features a larger 58.3kWh battery, with an impressive range of 281 models, as well as vehicle-to-load technology and battery preconditioning.Drivers can further benefit…

O’Neill has three wins and a draw in seven matches as Rovers manager and they sit three points outside of the Championship relegation zone with eight games remaining.Just four points separate Rovers in 19th and Leicester City in 23rd. Tight is an understatement as five teams look to avoid the two remaining relegation spots.”My objective is to go in and try and take Blackburn to a safer position in the Championship,” he told BBC Sport. “We’ve managed to do that so far, but it’s very, very tight at that end.”When asked how preparations would work if Northern Ireland qualified for…

A 36-year-old man from Essex has been handed a 20-year sentence at Basildon Crown Court after admitting to 32 offences involving the sexual exploitation of children.Ryan Alden, of Stonehill Road, Leigh, received 14 years’ imprisonment followed by six years on licence when he appeared for sentencing on Monday.The charges included sexual activity with a child, ten counts of causing or inciting children to engage in sexual activity, and seven counts of sexual communication with minors.Alden also admitted to grooming children online, voyeurism, upskirting, and possessing thousands of indecent images and videos across all categories, with his youngest victim just 10-years-old.Investigating…

NHS trusts struck more than a quarter of a million patients from waiting lists during January as part of efforts to achieve Labour’s backlog targets, with hospitals receiving payments of £33 for each removal.The latest figures reveal 268,283 individuals were taken off NHS lists within the first month of 2026 – a rise of nearly 15 per cent compared with December, with an additional 33,640 removals.Those removed from the system include people who opted for private treatment, individuals who passed away whilst awaiting care, and some who failed to respond to text message communications.The total backlog decreased by approximately 44,000…

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