Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following the incident in Wheelgate, Malton.

It happened outside Cooplands at approximately 11,45am on Monday, April 13.

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A spokesperson for North Yorkshire Police said: “It involved a black Vauxhall Astra which collided with a pedestrian. The Astra was heading south on Wheelgate and the pedestrian was crossing from Cooplands towards St Michael Street.

“The female pedestrian sustained a laceration and fracture to her ankle and was taken to hospital by ambulance.

“We’re now appealing for any witnesses to the collision, anyone who may have seen the vehicle prior to the collision, or anyone with relevant dashcam footage or CCTV, to contact us.

“If you can help, please email Alyssa.Upton@northyorkshire.police.uk if you can help. Alternatively, you can call North Yorkshire Police on 101 and ask for Alyssa Upton.

“Please quote reference 12260065645 when passing on information.”

Lesley Johnstone is passionate about helping others lose weight without overspending or giving up the foods they enjoy most.

Lesley Johnstone never thought her love of dirty fries would have a place in a weight loss story, yet they sit right at the heart of how she lost an incredible 4st 2lb and changed her life.

Now a Slimming World consultant in Shotts and a recent graduate of the Slimming World Academy, Lesley is passionate about helping others lose weight without overspending or giving up the foods they enjoy most.

“Dirty fries have always been my favourite,” Lesley laughs. “Crispy chips piled high with chilli, chicken and cheese.

“For years they were my comfort food and usually ordered as a takeaway.

“You don’t realise how often you’re ordering until you add it up. It becomes second nature.”

Before joining Slimming World, cooking from scratch felt intimidating. Lesley believed healthy eating would cost more and take longer, and she did not feel confident in the kitchen.

Stepping into her local Slimming World group changed that outlook completely.

“What surprised me most was how realistic it all felt,” Lesley says. “It wasn’t about buying special products or fancy ingredients. It was about using what you already have and planning a bit better.”

One of the first habits Lesley picked up was batch cooking.

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“If I’m making chilli or a sauce, I make extra,” she explains. “I’ll bulk it out with extra veg and freeze portions.

“Those meals are brilliant for nights when I might otherwise order a takeaway.”

Learning to love her freezer helped Lesley save money without feeling restricted.

She now keeps frozen veg, bread and meat to hand so nothing goes to waste.

“Buying in bulk and freezing portions has been a game changer,” she says. “It means I always have the base for a meal.

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“I plan my meals and go in with a list. I focus on what’s on offer, especially fruit and veg, and build meals around that.

“I also use own-brand tinned foods like tomatoes, beans and pulses they’re cheaper and just as good.”

The biggest revelation, though, was discovering she could still enjoy dirty fries.

“I just make them at home now,” she smiles. “Crispy Slimming World air fryer chips, homemade chilli using mince and tinned tomatoes, lighter cheese and a big salad.

They’re just as tasty, far cheaper and I feel satisfied instead of sluggish.”

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By cooking more at home and saving energy with appliances like her slow cooker and air fryer, Lesley noticed changes quickly.

“Meals cost less, I felt more organised and the weight started coming off,” she said. “I wasn’t even trying to save money at first, it just happened naturally.”

As her confidence in the kitchen grew, cooking became something she enjoyed rather than avoided. Fakeaways, batch cooked favourites and simple one pot meals replaced last minute takeaways.

After losing 4st 2lb and transforming her relationship with food, Lesley decided to train as a Slimming World consultant.

She now supports members in Shotts who are struggling with rising food costs as well as their weight.

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She added: “So many people think healthy eating costs more. I love showing them that with a bit of planning and support, you can eat really well, lose weight and save money too.

“I never imagined my own weight loss journey would lead me here. Now I get to help others feel happier, healthier and less stressed about food. And yes, dirty fries are still on the menu just done my way now.”

Lesley runs the Shotts Slimming World group every Wednesday at 7pm in the Brass Band Hall, Windsor Street, Shotts. To join, pop along or contact Lesley on 07842 201642.

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This is a very similar situation to the one that surrounded Red Bull’s former head of strategy, Will Courtenay, who is now McLaren’s sporting director.

It emerged at the 2024 Singapore Grand Prix that Courtenay had signed to join McLaren when his contract ended, and Red Bull emphasised that he would not be allowed to leave before 2026.

They did not specify exactly when in 2026, and BBC Sport has been told that negotiations were held that led to him starting work at McLaren on 1 January this year.

Despite that, for the entirety of last year, Courtenay stayed in his previous role, even though Red Bull were fighting McLaren for the drivers’ championship.

For now, the same thing will happen with Lambiase – he will continue in his role as Red Bull’s head of racing and race engineer to Verstappen for the foreseeable future.

However, just because Red Bull’s statement announcing his departure said he would not be joining McLaren until 2028 does not necessarily mean that will be the case.

McLaren’s statement said Lambiase would join “no later than 2028”. That means they will be hoping to come to an agreement with Red Bull that shortens that timeframe.

It’s worth pointing out, meanwhile, that McLaren have emphasised that Lambiase is joining to provide support for team principal Andrea Stella, not ultimately replace him.

Stella has until now been fulfilling the role to which Lambiase has been appointed, that of chief racing officer, in addition to that of team principal.

Stella said last week: “Zak (Brown, the chief executive officer of McLaren Racing) and I have built a flat team structure, in which it is essential to ensure all leaders are properly empowered, but at the same time, we must guarantee there is always the necessary level of long-term support.

“It goes without saying that, with this approach, the dual role I currently hold could not be sustainable in the long run.”

McLaren have indirectly – but very clearly – rejected what are said to be inaccurate reports that Stella is on his way to Ferrari.

Stella said in a statement issued by McLaren on Friday: “Some of the recent rumours, including those regarding astronomical salaries and mythical pre-contracts, have made me smile.

“It almost seems as though the ‘silly season’, which usually begins before summer, has arrived early.

“I’m quite used to this sort of thing by now and I take with a smile. It almost looks as if some envious pastry chef has tried to spoil the preparation of a good dessert at the McLaren patisserie. However, we do know very well how to distinguish the good ingredients from the poisoned biscuits.”

Trucks full of equipment were parked in Le Mans Crescent and in front of Ye Olde Pastie Shop and Ye Olde Man and Scythe on Churchgate this morning.

Crews were seen unloading the vans labelled with the DropCity logo – a company that provides lighting, rigging and other filming equipment.

Filming also took place yesterday (April 20), for what The Bolton News understands is an advertisement.

Last week, Bolton played host to the stars of Coronation Street as ITV crews were spotted on Le Mans Crescent filming the popular soap.

Film crews on Le Mans Crescent (Image: Newsquest)

The Old Bolton Magistrates Court is often used for court scenes, and the trial following the murder of Seb Franklin was shot there in July 2021 and 2022.

Earlier this month, the upcoming courtroom drama Saviour was also shot on the scenic street which remains a popular site for film crews.

The series stars Anjli Mohindra, Shaun Parkes and Aidan Gillen, who played Little Finger in the hit HBO show Game of Thrones.

Film crews at The Wellsprings (Image: Newsquest)

Saviour follows Ben (Archie Fisher), who, after borrowing his dad’s police uniform for a costume party, gets into an altercation that results in a man’s death. 

In defending Ben from an allegation of murder, Indy (Anjli Mohindra) is confronted with a world of corruption, racial politics, media buzz, a frustratingly traditional justice system and a defendant who is keeping secrets from her. 

The shoot took place outside the old courthouse, which has been used for some of the biggest dramas, including the detective series Ridley. 

Saviour will air on ITV, STV and stream on ITVX and STV Player. 

Millions of vehicle owners could take advantage of this

Millions of vehicle owners are expected to notice a major rule change that’s expected within just months.

People without driveways will soon find it significantly easier, and more affordable, to charge an electric vehicle from home. Homeowners will no longer require planning permission to install pavement charging “gullies”, enabling cables to be safely channelled underneath the pavement instead of stretching across it – a practice currently prohibited due to tripping risks. Ministers have announced that legislation will be fast-tracked this summer to classify these installations as permitted development.

Officials indicate that by year’s end, motorists could fit a gully outside their property without needing council consent. The reform aims to eliminate one of the most significant obstacles to electric vehicle ownership for those lacking off-street parking – a demographic spanning millions throughout Britain’s urban areas.

Home charging is substantially more economical than depending on public facilities. Figures from Zapmap reveal the typical cost of using a public charger sits at approximately 72p per kWh, while specialist domestic tariffs can drop to as little as 8p per kWh.

This stark difference means drivers able to charge at home could save hundreds of pounds annually compared with those reliant on public networks. The new framework will allow motorists to thread a charging cable through a slim channel fitted into the pavement, removing the necessity to drape leads across footpaths.

Nevertheless, installation costs may present a hurdle. While certain councils are already subsidising the gullies, in numerous regions, homeowners will need to cover the cost themselves – usually around £1,000. Even so, the initial outlay can be swiftly offset through reduced electricity bills compared with petrol, diesel or public charging points.

The initiative follows a spike in electric vehicle demand, fuelled partly by stubbornly high fuel prices. Energy provider Octopus Energy reported EV sales leapt by a fifth during the first three weeks of March compared with the preceding month.

Throughout Europe, appetite is growing even more rapidly. Data from transport research organisation NewAutomotive reveals electric car sales across the EU soared by 51 per cent last month compared with March 2025, with EVs accounting for more than a fifth of all new registrations.

In the UK, electric cars have also reached a crucial milestone on pricing. According to Autotrader, the average new EV now stands at £42,620 – marginally below the £43,405 average for a petrol vehicle. The Government is simultaneously attempting to address the steep cost of electricity, which has long weakened the economic argument for switching to electric.

Ministers have unveiled proposals today to sever the connection between electricity prices and wholesale gas costs – which presently determine the price around 60% of the time. Energy Secretary Ed Miliband has highlighted nations such as Spain, where greater dependence on renewables has helped protect consumers from the worst of recent price surges, as a blueprint for Britain.

Environmental campaigners have endorsed the drive. Angharad Hopkinson, political campaigner at Greenpeace UK, said: “Britain is sick and tired of an energy system where pump prices and… bills go up and down based on Trump’s latest social post. The government is absolutely right to be looking at every possible solution.”

For motorists who don’t have off-street parking, the regulatory shift could prove transformative – at last making domestic charging a viable prospect and reducing the expense difference between electric and traditional vehicles.

The former England opener spoke ahead of his appearance at the Roker Hotel in Sunderland for An Evening with Sir Geoffrey Boycott, reflecting on the individuals instrumental in the club’s rise in 1992.

Sir Geoffrey said: “I have loved my visits to the North East through the years.

“It has been so good to return to Durham in recent times and catch up with lots of old friends in and around the area.”

Matty Roseberry (Image: Supplied)

He praised Durham’s home ground, The Riverside, calling it a “fantastic focal point for the area” with a “fantastic reputation for staging major international matches”.

Among those he remembered was Matty Roseberry of Sunderland, who played a key role in supporting the club’s development.

Sir Geoffrey said: “Matty organised many fundraisers for Durham.

“I built up a great friendship with him, his wife Jean, and their lovely family – and whenever I was in the area, I would often stay with them.”

Mr Roseberry, who had interests in a number of hotels and pubs — most notably the Rainton Arena — was renowned for his connections and his ability to bring people together for the benefit of the game.

Sir Geoffrey said: “Matty was incredibly well connected.”

He recalled a fundraising event organised by Mr Roseberry that brought together Sir Alex Ferguson, Sir Bobby Charlton, and Sir Booby Robson in support of the Bobby Robson Foundation.

The event remains a cherished memory for those who attended.

Sir Geoffrey said Mr Roseberry’s motivation to help elevate cricket in the region was partly inspired by his son Michael.

He said: “Matty’s place in Sunderland’s heritage will live on.”

He also paid tribute to former Durham chairman Don Robson, who led the campaign to secure first-class status for the club.

Sir Geoffrey said: “He’s someone I built up a great friendship with.

Don Robson (Image: Supplied)

“He and his team worked tirelessly to get first-class status for Durham over the line.

“They were so lucky to have Don on board because he simply never gave up.

“He was always on the phone, pushing for his dream and wanting it to happen.

“His lovely wife Jenny was a real driving force in it all too.”

Both Don and Jenny Robson have since passed away, but Sir Geoffrey stressed their enduring legacy at the club.

He said: “Without their drive, persistence of these very special people, Durham would likely not be the force it is today.

“No matter what obstacles they faced, they simply found a way around them and pushed on.”

Sir Geoffrey Boycott will share these memories, along with his views on the current state of English cricket and the England and Wales Cricket Board, at his event in Sunderland on Friday, April 24.

He will also appear at The Hub, Teesside University on Friday, June 19.

Tickets for An Evening with Sir Geoffrey Boycott are available from ticketsource or by calling Goffy Media on 07990 588 424.

Sir Geoffrey said: “We will have plenty to talk about and so many English cricket fans are still in shock following the Ashes disaster in Australia and I feel sure that will feature at some point.”

The evening promises a blend of stories, insights, and strong opinions from one of cricket’s most respected and outspoken voices.

It is a rare chance to hear directly from a figure who has helped shape the game on and off the pitch, while also acknowledging those who made lasting contributions to the sport in the North East.

Disruption was expected until the late morning

Some trains travelling from Cambridgeshire towards London were blocked on Tuesday morning (April 21). There were reduced services running from Huntingdon towards London.

This is a result of a broken down train in the Huntingdon area. Disruption was expected until at least 11am.

A National Rail spokesperson said: “A broken down train in the Huntingdon area is blocking one of the lines towards London. As a result, fewer lines than normal are available heading southbound.”

Great Northern trains between Peterborough and London Kings Cross are affected, as well as Thameslink trains between Peterborough, London Kings Cross, Three Bridges, and Horsham.

National Rail added: “If you’re travelling from Huntingdon towards Stevenage and London, you should travel on an alternative Thameslink / Great Northern service to Peterborough, and change there for an alternative Thameslink / Great Northern service towards Stevenage and London.

“If you’re travelling from Peterborough to Huntingdon, you should travel on a Thameslink / Great Northern service to St Neots, and change there for a northbound service calling at Huntingdon. While travelling, you should listen to announcements and check station screens for up-to-date train running information.”

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“Someone in that club or team at the time should have been swatting him down, and they might have been, and he ignored them. But the best thing Man United did was sell him because, forget his ability, and I don’t think he is that great anyway, but I thought his attitude was a disgrace when he was at Man United.

“Latest figures show we’re making progress reducing shoplifting in London, but there’s more to do. The police will continue to work closely with businesses and use plain-clothed officers, extensive CCTV networks, and increased visible patrols to catch, arrest, and prosecute offenders, building a safer London for everyone.”

Welsh Labour is in unfamiliar territory. While winning elections in Wales had become routine since 1922, the upcoming Senedd (Welsh parliament) election has thrown the party into uncharted waters, with the prospect of finishing a distant third.

So much is new about this election. The Senedd has been expanded from 60 to 96 members, alongside the introduction of a new electoral system which changes how members are elected, making this a contest like no other in the devolution era.

But it is not just the Senedd that is transforming. More than a century of Labour dominance now appears under serious threat, with Plaid Cymru and Reform UK emerging as beneficiaries of a potentially seismic realignment.

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Polling suggests a stark outcome: around 12 seats for the party that has dominated Welsh political life, down from 29 at the last election. And that’s despite the Senedd’s expansion.

In trying to breathe new life into the party, Welsh Labour claimed in late 2025 to be ushering in a new generation of Senedd members. The upcoming election suggests otherwise, with more of the same and mostly familiar faces. At the centre of it all, the party’s leader, Eluned Morgan, is not just fighting a monumental battle for her party but for her own seat too.

Dominance and decline

The collapse of dominant parties can often appear sudden. Just five years ago, Welsh Labour was celebrating one of its best Senedd election results. Labour was still in a triumphant mood as recently as two years ago, dominating the 2024 general election and wiping out the Conservatives in Wales.

Yet the political mood has shifted dramatically. Vaughan Gething, a former Welsh Labour first minister, was forced out in 2024 following controversy over campaign donations. This fuelled perceptions of instability and corruption within the party. Declining confidence in the Welsh government and an electorate increasingly weary after more than two decades of uninterrupted Labour rule have left the party’s prospects looking bleak.

The pandemic has also played a role. It raised public awareness of the powers held by the devolved Welsh government, which includes health and education. While undoubtedly a positive in terms of political knowledge, it means Welsh Labour is less able to point the blame for problems towards Westminster.

Policies such as the introduction of a default 20mph speed limit in urban areas, alongside reforms affecting farming, have provoked vocal backlash among sections of the electorate.

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Welsh Labour’s impending defeat also points to something deeper and much longer term. The Senedd currently has 40 members elected in constituencies by first-past-the-post, and 20 regional members elected proportionally across five regions. This limited proportional representation has meant that the fundamental changes happening within Wales haven’t been fully captured by previous elections. This would include declining loyalty in traditional Labour strongholds, generational shifts, and the gradual rise of rival parties like Plaid Cymru and Reform reshaping the political landscape.

History and international comparisons also tell us that the dominant party eventually wears itself out in office, failing to keep up with the society in which it is rooted.

Through positioning itself as the natural party of Wales, Welsh Labour has consistently attempted to cling to its historic position.

References to party figures like Aneurin Bevan, the founding of the NHS, and appeals to solidarity and community sound increasingly hollow in a nation that has borne the brunt of deindustrialisation and austerity for decades. Rather than forging a new, positive future, Welsh Labour has become stuck in its own past.

Internal tensions

The party has also been hampered by internal tensions. Welsh Labour has long been split between those sceptical of further devolution and those who support expanding the powers of the Senedd. It’s a divide that often surfaces in tensions between its representatives in Westminster and those in Cardiff Bay.

Labour MPs in London have at times been dismissive of constitutional demands from their Senedd colleagues. Meanwhile, Welsh Labour Senedd members routinely express frustration at what they see as hostility from the UK leadership.

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Eluned Morgan’s voice appears lost. She claims to be speaking for Wales within the party, but is regularly ignored by Keir Starmer and his team.

Since devolution in 1999, Welsh Labour’s success has rested partly on its ability to project a distinctively Welsh identity. Since Labour returned to power at the UK level in 2024, this emphasis on “standing up for Wales” has faded.

Against this backdrop, Welsh Labour needed something substantial to present to the electorate when it launched its manifesto in March. One of the centrepieces trailed in the press was a pledge to freeze taxes if re-elected. While such a freeze may be welcomed by voters, it is ultimately emblematic of a party promising little more than continuity. In effect, freezing taxes means keeping things as they are.

After 27 years of Labour-led government in Wales, public frustration is evident. The pressures of long-term incumbency, internal party strains and shifting political dynamics have converged to challenge Welsh Labour’s claim to govern. As its century-long dominance appears to be drawing to a close, Welsh Labour can no longer easily present itself as the natural party of Wales.