And after a run in select UK cinemas, it’s now hit the streaming platform.
For the Birmingham-born writer, 66, it’s been an ‘incremental’ process he’s been able to track through various friends and family members’ holidays over the years to Spain, Buenos Aires and China, all of which featured a Peaky Blinders-themed bar.
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‘The idea that it’s gone really around the world, to places you wouldn’t expect – a few months ago in Afghanistan, some young men were arrested for being dressed as Peaky Blinders – for me, it’s felt very personal, because it was about Birmingham, and was about my family and stuff like that,’ Knight explains.
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‘What it does do for me, ultimately, is it gives me confidence that you can do something that is just what you think is good – and if you’re lucky, the world will agree.’
Murphy’s Tommy Shelby is back in new Netflix film The Immortal Man (Picture: Robert Viglasky/Netflix)
The Immortal Man also reunites Knight, Murphy and other original cast members like Sophie Rundle with director Tom Harper, who helmed some of Peaky’s very first episodes in 2013 and is delighted to finally return.
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‘It meant that when I came back, we already had this sort of springboard from which to catapult us into the movie,’ Harper shares, who directed the likes of The Woman in Black: Angel of Death (starring late Peaky alumna Helen McCrory) and 2019’s The Aeronauts.
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‘Peaky Blinders has exploded since what it was then, and so to get the opportunity to come full circle and tell this chapter in the life of Tommy Shelby as a film, and fulfil some of the ambition and the cinematic quality that we always had in the series, but as part of this, at this at this point, is wonderful.’
Director Tom Harper (R) has enjoyed the unusual experience of returning after helming episodes in series one, and the show’s ‘explosion’ (Picture: Getty)
A proud son of Brum, Knight is delighted to have both re-invented Birmingham’s reputation among the British and promoted its profile worldwide with Peaky Blinders.
‘People from Birmingham tell me that when they go abroad and they start speaking, people say ‘Peaky Blinders’ as the first thing, which is great! I remember saying to one of my brothers, “I’m going to try and make the Birmingham accent sexy,” and he said, “Good luck with that!” But, you know, I think Cillian manages it.’
It’s felt very personal because it was about Birmingham and my family
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The Irish Oscar winner ably manages the notoriously tricky accent, when the same can’t always be said for his co-stars, and told Metro he was also determined to make it ‘cool’ rather than the butt of jokes – which is something Knight has also managed for the city as a whole.
‘That’s one of the things about the whole process that I’m very proud of,’ he adds.
Knight reckons Murphy managed to realise his ambition of making the dulcet tones of Birmingham ‘sexy’ (Picture: Netflix/Robert Viglasky)
Why do audiences idolise Tommy Shelby?
Tommy is, to all intents and purposes, a villain – he intimidates, beats and even kills many people while leading a gang that hides razor blades in the peaks of their trademark flat-caps (historians classify this as urban myth, but Knight disputes this, citing family testimony).
But audiences nevertheless adore him.
‘I always think of him as a good man doing bad things for a good reason, or at least a reason that he believes he’s good. So I think as an audience, you can empathise with him,’ muses Knight. ‘But I find it astonishing; I remember watching a scene where Arthur [Tommy’s troubled brother, played by Pau Anderson] attacks a completely innocent Quaker with a razor blade, and it’s completely unprovoked. And the person I was watching with said, “Oh, poor Arthur!”’
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Peaky Blinders sits in the grey area, where two things can be true at once, agrees Knight.
‘I always think of him as a good man doing bad things for a good reason’ (Picture: Netflix/Everett/Shutterstock)
‘For example, in the first series we had Campbell [played by Sam Neill], who was just judgement – judging everything that everybody did – but he was a baddie. He was right though, all the things he was saying were right, but he was the baddie.’
‘It’s important if the drama can explore how people have broken, the trauma that they go through, the violence that they’re subjugated to, and they then pass on to other people. That’s interesting, you know?’ Harper adds.
From the intensive research Knight has done for Peaky Blinders across the years, which has spanned 1919 and the aftermath of World War One to the dark days of the Blitz in the 1940s now with The Immortal Man, he classifies what his father and uncles told him as the most important aspects for shaping the Peaky universe as a whole.
In The Immortal Man, set in 1940, the Peaky Blinders are now being run by Tommy’s estranged son Duke (Barry Keoghan, C) (Picture: Robert Viglasky/Netflix)
Knight, Murphy and Harper with new Peaky cast members Tim Roth, Rebecca Ferguson and Keoghan at the film’s New York premiere (Picture: Dia Dipasupil/WireImage)
‘My dad telling me about running barefoot when he was about eight years old with a message for the Peaky Blinders – knocks on the door, door opens, smell of cigarette smoke and whisky, and there’s a round table covered in money and seven men dressed immaculately with razor blades and guns, drinking whisky out of jam jars. And it’s just that thing that here are men who will do everything for their appearance, but they won’t buy any glasses or cups! That, for me, is research.’
Knight knew ‘from the beginning’ that he wanted to tie up the Peaky Blinders – or at least, this generation – during World War Two, given Tommy’s ongoing struggles with the previous war, even if specifics changed over the years.
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‘When you get into the Peaky spirit, lots of stuff comes. But I think in the end, when the cast started coming together, and when we knew we’d got Tom – every series since series one the first question was, can we get Tom back? And he was always busy – that’s when you start to think more we can be quite expansive.’
Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man is now streaming exclusively on Netflix.
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Brazilian psychic Athos Salomé, popularly known as the ‘Living Nostradamus’, has made a chilling new prediction about the ongoing war between US-Israel and Iran.
The parapsychologist maintains he accurately foresaw significant worldwide events including the Covid-19 pandemic and Queen Elizabeth II’s death – and now, he’s offering his thoughts on the US-Israel and Iran conflict.
The 39-year-old psychic has previously revealed a list of disturbing predictions for 2026, forecasting that he anticipates substantial upheavals and world-changing events to occur this year.
Some might suggest a considerable portion of Athos’ predictions already appear to be materialising.
Now, the well-known prophet is adding to his catalogue a frightening prediction regarding the tactics employed to wage the conflict in Iran, and frankly, the forecast is deeply troubling, reports the Daily Star.
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Psychic’s alarming prediction about Iran conflict
Athos maintains he had already foreseen “that Israel would launch a direct offensive against Iran by the second quarter of 2026” in a previous prophecy.
The psychic said: “With the most recent events and those unfolding today, we are witnessing this vision materialise.”
The prophet cautions, however, that this represents merely the start: “Although the first strike occurred as scheduled, there is still much that may unfold against Iran.
“Tehran’s response and the potential deployment of allied cells in the region indicate that the conflict could erupt into a war of attrition never before seen – one marked by the development of new defensive technologies and devastating cyberattacks.”
The Brazilian psychic maintains he has “warned about an ‘invisible war’ and about infrastructure collapse through electromagnetic pulses (EMP) and cyberattacks for a long time”.
Will the Iran war end soon?
According to Athos, the conflict won’t be resolved imminently. Instead, the psychic suggests “it is evolving into a form of technological occupation”.
The Brazilian seer explains: “The United States does not intend to invade Iran militarily.
“Rather, it seeks to disable Iran’s ability to export energy, ensuring that discounted Iranian oil never again reaches China.”
Describing Iran as “the immediate target”, Athos states: “The geopolitical chessboard of 2026 shows the United States moving against the three pillars supporting China’s energy supply – Iran (The Immediate Target), Venezuela (The Captured Piece), and Russia (The Truce Factor).”
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The parapsychologist suggests that by focusing on Iran, the “discounted oil that once fuelled Beijing’s refineries is disappearing”.
Severing China from its cut-price oil supplies is purportedly the underlying objective behind the US-Israeli strikes on Iran, according to the fortune teller.
The Government is concerned about the rising cost of living sparked by the US war
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will hold a Cobra meeting on Monday to address the economic impact of the Iran war, having been warned that price rises are “inescapable”. There are increasing concerns about how the Iran conflict could affect the cost of living, and the Government is keen to deter people from panic-buying fuel.
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Cabinet ministers are expected to join Sir Keir, including Chancellor Rachel Reeves, Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper and Energy Secretary Ed Miliband, as well as the governor of the Bank of England. As well as the economic impact of the crisis, they will discuss energy security and the resilience of industry and supply chains alongside the international response.
On Sunday, the chief executive of Centrica, which owns British Gas, said global oil supplies are already down 20% because of the conflict. Chris O’Shea told BBC’s Sunday With Laura Kuenssberg programme: “Cornwall Insight, I think, have predicted that there’s going to be an increase in prices.
“If it stays as it is then I think that’s inescapable. The world uses about 100 million barrels of oil a day. We’ve lost about 20% of that through the Strait of Hormuz.”
Housing minister Steve Reed, meanwhile, urged people to carry on as normal. He told Sky News’ Sunday Morning with Trevor Phillips: “There’s no need to ration fuel. People should go around and buy their fuel just like they always would.
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“If the situation were to change, then the Government would look at what was required in that circumstance.”
Lord Richard Walker, the cost-of-living tsar, said he had “asked the Government to consider a temporary profit cap, if required, to stop producers and retailers exploiting the crisis to make windfall profits at the expense of consumers”.
Sir Keir Starmer spoke to US President Donald Trump on Sunday about the need to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The call lasted for 20 minutes and was constructive, it is understood.
The president has criticised Sir Keir’s response to the war last week, describing him as “no Winston Churchill”.
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The Conservatives have said the Government should scrap “green taxes” to cut costs, and shadow housing secretary Sir James Cleverly suggested North Sea oil and gas fields should be opened. Ministers have said the UK will not be dragged into a wider war in the Middle East, but Iran’s missile attack on the joint US-UK base Diego Garcia has demonstrated that Europe could now be within reach.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Iran has “everyone in their sights”. He told reporters: “I’ve been warning all the time. They have now the capacity to reach deep into Europe. They already have fired on a European country, Cyprus. They are putting everyone in their sights.”
Early on Sunday, Mr Trump wrote on Truth Social that Iran had 48 hours to “FULLY OPEN, WITHOUT THREAT, the Strait of Hormuz”, or the US would “obliterate” Iran’s power plants. Mr Reed would not be drawn on whether he backs the deadline, but said a swift end to the war would be the best way to alleviate price rises.
NEW YORK (AP) — An Air Canada flight collided with a Port Authority vehicle after landing at LaGuardia Airport, according to authorities.
The New York Police Department confirmed the collision but could not immediately offer additional information.
A spokesperson for the New York City Fire Department said firefighters responded to reports of a plane that crashed into a vehicle on the runway at 11:38 p.m. Additional information was not immediately available.
A dog trainer has shared a “game-changing” trick to stop your dog pulling on the lead – and owners can’t believe they didn’t know it sooner as it would have saved them so much trouble
Southend Dog Training has turned to social media to unveil his technique for managing your pets on walks and guaranteeing you both enjoy the time outdoors. In his video, he said: “If your dog pulls on a lead, listen to this. Do this one thing and it’ll change how your dog walks. Instead of pulling back, yanking or restraining, pull up.” He explains this will assist in slowing the dog down, while pulling the lead backwards only generates a stronger desire to pull further.
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He added: “When a dog is being training in bite work, it’s often being pulled back creating restraint. To cause the dog to drive forward harder. We unintentionally apply this technique to dogs when we want them to stop pulling forward.
“We unintentionally frustrate the dog. Pull up on a short but relaxed lead and then relax and your dog will slow down.”
Alongside this, he advised owners against getting their dogs excited before a walk, suggesting it’s preferable to ensure their pet is settled before stepping out the front door.
Responding to his post, one user said: “My Springer Spaniel is terrible for pulling. I’ll try this tomorrow.”
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Another user commented: “I think my dog is broken I’ve pulled up since the day I got him. That lead is never relaxed. He waits nicely at the door and gate then thinks he has.”
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A third user said: “I tried this, but makes no difference especially at the starts of walk when he’s super excited I feel like I’ve tried everything.”
One more user suggested: “Teach your dog the ‘stop’ command. Walk a few paces, when it pulls say STOP. And do exactly that. Then walk. Repeat. Walk.”
A final user stated: “I’ve got a German shepherd puppy 1 year old. Every time I get his lead out he goes crazy making it difficult to put his lead on.”
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It follows after a dog trainer urged owners against giving in to their pets when they make ‘complaining’ sounds.
The canine expert from K9 University Dog Training posted on TikTok to offer some crucial guidance for pet owners, encouraging them to avoid responding to their dogs’ particular noises.
In a clip, the dog trainer outlines “three different sounds your dogs make, what they mean and how you should respond”.
The initial recommendation is to resist giving in when a dog produces a ‘complaining’ noise, frequently accompanied by pawing or scratching.
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The trainer cautions: “This behaviour should never be rewarded by letting them have what they want otherwise it’ll exacerbate the issue.”
Regarding a dog’s whining or crying, which could lead an owner to provide solace, the trainer recommends a contrary approach.
He explains: “This is a sign that your dog is anxious or stressed. There are two different sides to this – there’s a whine that’s self-soothing and there’s a whine that can escalate into a bigger reaction like barking or lunging.”
The last sound to be mindful of is howling, which the trainer indicates is typically a symptom of separation anxiety: “They’re lonely and trying to find the rest of their pack.”
An Air Canada aircraft collided with a fire truck on the taxiway at LaGuardia Airport, leaving up to 60 people injured and forcing the airport to close until Monday afternoon
An AirCanada aircraft has reportedly crashed into a vehicle on a taxiway at LaGuardia Airport late on Sunday evening, resulting in multiple injuries and prompting the airport’s closure.
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The New York Post has reported the vehicle was a fire engine which struck the plane, leaving four firefighters “critically injured.” The Mirror US has reported that as many as 60 people may have been hurt, citing WNY Fire Watch.
The incident is said to have occurred on Runway 4 within Delta’s terminal area at roughly 11:37 p.m., according to AeroCrewNews and NYCFireWire. All FDNY units are understood to have been dispatched to the location apart from the first-due engine company.
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According to local news outlet Col Live, the aircraft involved was Jazz Airlines Flight 646, operated by Air Canada’s regional carrier Jazz Airlines. The plane had travelled from Montreal, Quebec, and had only just landed in New York when it struck a Port Authority emergency vehicle, as the aircraft tried to cross runway 04/22.
The US Federal Aviation Administration has issued a ground stop suspending all flights at the airport, citing an emergency. The regulator’s notice suggested a strong likelihood the halt would be prolonged, without offering additional details, reports the Express.
Emergency services personnel are said to remain on location working to secure the area.
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Passengers and airport staff described the scene as chaotic, with flights facing delays or cancellations. Reports indicate the airport will remain closed until 2 p.m. on Monday, causing substantial travel chaos at one of New York City’s busiest transport hubs.
The cause of the incident is still under investigation. Officials have not yet confirmed the identities or medical statuses of those who were injured.
Videos shared on social media depict evacuation and rescue efforts taking place at the airport following the collision, with one clip seemingly showing the aircraft’s nose angled upwards by several degrees as passengers disembarked.
Authorities at the airport have been approached for comment by the Express but have not yet released a comprehensive statement regarding casualties or the details of the collision.
Eight key points after Noah Donohoe inquest week eight | Belfast Live
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The inquest into the death of the schoolboy at Belfast Coroner’s Court, which is being heard with a jury, has just finished its eighth week.
Noah Donohoe(Image: Facebook)
Eight key points after week eight of inquest into death of Noah Donohoe
A family has denied trying to freeze Noah Donohoe’s social media accounts, after their shared email address was linked to the request to do so. The inquest into the death of the schoolboy at Belfast Coroner’s Court heard this past week that Noah’s mother Fiona Donohoe was effectively “locked out” of her son’s Instagram account by the action.
On Thursday, the jury inquest heard evidence from three witnesses who are to remain anonymous. M1 refers to a witness who was a pupil at St Malachy’s at the time of Noah’s disappearance, M2 is his sister and M3 is their mother. Over their three statements it was established that a request had been put to tech company Meta that owns Instagram to memorialise Noah’s Instagram account, which effectively freezes it and retains the information in it at that time.
Brenda Campbell KC, representing Ms Donohoe, said that as a result of the memorialisation “the day after she learned that her child had died she had no access to any of his private social media”, and Ms Donohoe was “locked out”. Ms Campbell said Ms Donohoe was concerned “someone had done this to deliberately deprive her and us of that access” to Noah’s accounts.
Toxicologists also told the inquest this week that it cannot be ruled out that Noah may have had drugs in his system at the time of his death. The forensic analysts said there was no evidence that the schoolboy was under the influence of drugs or alcohol, but the presence of some substances including so-called “designer drugs” cannot be excluded because of the limits of testing.
Forensic scientist Amy Eleanor Quinn, who carried out a toxicological analysis on samples from Noah’s body in July 2020, gave evidence to the inquest at Belfast Coroners Court on Wednesday, alongside Dr Simon Elliott, consultant forensic toxicologist, who carried out a review and further testing of samples in November 2024.
In a joint statement they agreed that Ms Quinn had found evidence of a small amount of alcohol in Noah’s blood but that this was consistent with having been generated by the body after death and there was no reason to believe he had consumed alcohol in the hours before he died.
They further agreed “there is no toxicological evidence that the deceased was under the influence of drugs at the time of his death within the range of screening performed”. They also agreed that “it is not possible to exclude that drugs not included in the scope of analysis may have been present at the time of his death”.
Emails sreveal staff at the resort wrote to golf tour operators offering to switch trips in the United Arab Emirates that were disrupted by the war to his own resort.
Donald Trump’s Ayrshire golf course has used the chaos caused by the US President’s war in Iran to drum up business, it can be revealed.
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Staff at Trump’s Turnberry resort in Ayrshire wrote to golf tour operators offering to switch trips in the United Arab Emirates that were disrupted by the war to his own site.
“I can only imagine the impact recent events in the Middle East may be having on your UAE bookings and wider plans,” a business development manager for Trump Turnberry wrote in an email to members of the International Association of Golf Tour Operators (IAGTO).
The sender suggests they could re-arrange tours originally booked to take place in the Middle East to visit Turnberry instead.
“We’ve seen an increase in last-minute bookings for golf and accommodation at Turnberry as a result of changing travel arrangements,” she wrote. “And I would be delighted to support you and your clients should a “stay and play” option be of interest.”
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The email continues: “If you’re available for a call, it would be great to connect and explore how we can assist.”
Our sister title The Mirror approached the Trump Organisation, which operates the course, for comment.
Trump visited Turnberry personally last year, holding meetings with Keir Starmer and European Commission President Ursula Von Der Leyen at the resort’s hotel.
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UAE and other countries in the region are under threat of retaliatory strikes from Iran, following Trump’s decision to bomb the country at the start of March. Travel has been heavily disrupted through the region, and has yet to recover.
Trump said yesterday that he would give Iran 48 hours to open the vital Strait of Hormuz or face a new round of attacks. He said the U.S. would destroy “various POWER PLANTS, STARTING WITH THE BIGGEST ONE FIRST!”
He may have meant the Bushehr nuclear power plant, Iran’s biggest, which was already hit last week, or Damavand, a natural gas plant near Tehran, Iran’s capital.
Meanwhile, a Cabinet minister played down Israel’s warning that Tehran now has long-range missiles capable of hitting Europe – after two targeted the US-UK base Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean, around 2600 miles away. One failed and the US shot down the other.
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Steve Reed said: “There is no specific assessment the Iranians are targeting the UK or even could if they wanted to.”
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For nearly a decade, Paul Limb of Action Coach, Bolton, has been coaching local business owners as part of Action Coach – a worldwide franchise operating in over 80 countries.
Now Paul is now also podcast host, with the first episode of Lancashire Business Stories – showcasing local business talent – which aired on March 16.
Paul recently started a podcast – Lancashire Business Stories – dedicated to highlighting local business people and their stories (Image: Paul Limb)
Paul said: “I’s all about helping local businesses grow, creating more jobs, and getting more money into the local economy.
“Local businesses are already being impacted by events at home and abroad.
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“I wanted to offer them support in the form of ideas they can implement to build a more resilient business, able to withstand challenges and thrive in difficult conditions.”
Paul has had an unusual journey towards his current position.
His first role was as a high-performance sports coach, helping athletes improve via training in mental toughness and stamina.
He also worked with parachutists and skydivers.
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“I’d be in the plane telling them ‘it’s ok’ and ‘you can do this,’” said Paul, “then I’d have to leap out with them.”
His first ‘proper’ job – as Paul put it – was in publishing, working in various Lancashire papers throughout the 80s, including the Lancashire Telegraph and the Lancashire Evening Post.
Then, in a second twist, Paul moved into working on home interiors in 1990.
Action Coach event (Image: Paul Limb)
He did this for several decades before moving towards the business coaching side of things when he set up Lancashire Business Coach in 2017.
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Lancashire Business Coach then bought the rights to franchise the Action Coach brand in the Bolton area.
This didn’t affect the work Paul was doing – it just gave him the right to use the already-established Action Coach brand name.
Now, Paul is has even started a podcast – Lancashire Business Stories – showcasing local business owners as they take listeners through their lives and careers.
He will also be hosting a free workshop at the Bridge Street Holiday Inn on Friday, March 27 to help people build 90-day business plans.
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The event can be booked via the Action Coach website, with business owners getting in free by using the code VIPGuest when booking tickets.
“We want to create 10,000 jobs over the next ten years,” said Paul, “that’s the goal.”
UK travellers are being reminded that airport security can refuse items even if they’re usually permitted in hand luggage
Fiona Callingham Lifestyle writer
05:26, 23 Mar 2026
Brits preparing for holidays abroad are being reminded of potential restrictions they may face whilst travelling. Some unspecified items might not be allowed in your hand luggage.
Most of us are aware that specific things are forbidden on aircraft as part of cabin baggage. For example, corkscrews, knives, and scissors are banned.
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However, you might not realise that an item which may “normally” be listed as acceptable could still be rejected at security. The Government explains on its website: “There are restrictions on what items you can take in your hand luggage and hold luggage when boarding a plane in the UK.
“There are different rules if you’re taking goods to sell or temporarily abroad for business reasons, for example, sales samples, professional equipment or musical instruments for a performance.” GOV.UK provides a comprehensive list of all items prohibited on flights.
Nevertheless, it’s vital to understand that occasionally an item might be considered acceptable to bring but could still be refused entry. GOV.UK states: “Airport security staff will not let anything through that they consider dangerous – even if it’s normally allowed in hand luggage.”
As a general rule, though, these personal items are not permitted in hand luggage:
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Corkscrew – but allowed in checked luggage
Knife (with a sharp or pointed blade and/or blade longer than 6cm) – check with your airline whether it’s allowed in checked luggage
Large scissors (with blades longer than 6cm) – check with your airline whether it’s allowed in checked luggage
Non-safety matches – and not allowed in checked luggage
Fireworks, flares and other pyrotechnics, including party poppers and toy caps – and not allowed in checked luggage
Additional items subject to specific regulations include lighters, food and powders, and frozen goods.
Lighters
GOV.UK states you may only take one lighter on board. It must be placed inside a resealable plastic bag (similar to those used for liquids), which must remain on your person throughout the flight. You must not:
Place it in your checked luggage
Place it in your hand luggage following screening
Food and powders
Food products and powders in your hand luggage may obscure images on x-ray equipment. Your bags might require manual inspection again by security. You may place these items in your checked luggage to reduce delays.
Frozen items
GOV.UK states: “You cannot usually carry frozen items in your hand luggage, for example, liquid, food or ice packs.” Some exceptions apply including:
Medicines, medical equipment and dietary requirements
Baby food and baby milk
Liquids
There are restrictions on the amount of liquids you can carry in your hand luggage. Where feasible, pack liquids in your checked baggage (luggage that you check in). At most airports, you’re not allowed to take liquids in containers larger than 100ml through security. This rule applies even if the container isn’t full.
However, some airports now allow passengers to bring liquid in containers capable of holding up to two litres. As of the time of reporting, these airports included:
London Heathrow
London Gatwick
Birmingham
Edinburgh
Bristol
Belfast International
Belfast City
Bournemouth
It’s recommended to check the specific rules regarding liquids at your departure airport before travelling.
Locals say the area is ‘overcrowded’ and they wish there were better parking and more shops
People living in a 10-year old housing development say its becoming too overcrowded as ‘too many houses are being built’. The first residents of Alconbury Weald in Huntingdonshire first moved in around 2016, with new houses still being built at present.
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While residents like the neighbourhood, some think some things could be improved. Sandra, who wished for her surname to not be included, moved to the area around three years ago with her partner Brian.
She said it was a “very nice neighbourhood”, but added how she wishes parking was better. She said: “The only downside is the parking. I don’t think they [developers] thought about parking properly.” Sandra also believes there are too many houses being built in the area now.
She added: “We are seeing too many houses built. It’s becoming overcrowded.” Currently, Alconbury Weald only has one shop, which is a Co-op.
Some people hope to see more shops soon to offer them more variety. Tereza Mistolerova, who moved to Alconbury Weald with her husband in September, hopes for this.
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She said: “We would like a big shop because in the little Co-op, by 8am all of the pastries are gone! Also there is a gym, but it’s more like a hotel gym. We’re just praying there will be a big leisure centre at some point.”
Another resident, who wished to remain anonymous, also wants more shops. She said: “We need more shops rather than just one Co-op.
“I understand there will be plans for others, so I am hopeful we will have some more, then it will be the perfect place to live.” Developers of Alconbury Weald, Urban&Civic, said the first phase development of the area is “well underway”.
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Paul Murfin, communications and partnerships manager for Alconbury Weald said: “[There is] over 75% of the homes delivered alongside a nursery, primary school and special educational needs school, with the new secondary school due to open in September 2027.
“Really importantly, we know that what makes a place come to life is the shops and cafes for meeting friends and neighbours. Alongside The Watch Office Bar and Kitchen, Co-op and our regular food trucks, we are pleased that Swynford Coffee will be added to the mix next month.
“Work has also started on the parade of shops at The Glade (which will open next year) and the health centre (which will open later this year). We continue to work with residents through formal consultations as well as regular meetings with them and with Alconbury Weald Community Association.
“This helps ensure the facilities that come forward are shaped by them and meet their needs. The design and layout of future spaces also respond directly to feedback from them through these discussions as well as regular independent Quality of Life surveys.”
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