Members were snappy happy to pick up their prizes.

Hamilton Camera Club have presented awards to their best photographers at the annual awards dinner.

Club chairperson Mike Farrance handed out several prizes to both new and experienced photographers from the area, recognising a range of different skill sets.

Established in 1903, Hamilton Camera Club completed a successful year with members attending Hamilton Parish Church halls from September to April on Thursday nights.

Members enjoyed listening to a variety of visiting speakers covering topics such as landscape, nature, documentary and photography tutorials.

Four well-attended organised outings were also arranged with the support of experienced members acting as mentors. These events included The Birks of Aberfeldy, two trips to Glasgow at night and Hamilton town centre for a scavenger hunt.

In addition members participated in two monthly themed competitions and two open events, and also had opportunities to show their own photographs from these outings for the enjoyment of all.

This year also saw a presentation to Donald Parsons, one of the club’s longest serving members. Donald, a member since 1988, has supported the club in a variety of committee positions and has won a total of 62 trophies for outstanding print and image quality. In recognition of this service the club awarded him with an honorary membership.

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The President’s Trophy was awarded to Susannah Smith, Jean McMillan picked up the Treasurer’s Trophy and the Images Shield went to Ross McCallum.

The club will resume on September 3 with a full program of activities, and further information available at hamiltoncameraclub.co.uk

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These beaches might be the perfect place to go with your dog throughout the summer.

While many beaches along the Norfolk coast have introduced bans on dogs in some popular tourist hotspots from Friday, May 1, until the start of October, there are still plenty of places that welcome dogs throughout the year. You can still enjoy a trip to the beach with the whole family, including your dog, this summer.

Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs) help to make sure busy beaches visited by families clean and safe during the peak times. However, some of the quieter beaches and parts of the coast will allow you to walk your dog if you are looking to escape to the seaside.

One of the most popular beaches in Norfolk that is known for its brightly coloured beach huts, Wells-next-the-Sea, welcomes dogs throughout the summer. The beach café, where you can grab sandwiches, pastries, and a hot drink for your trip, is also dog-friendly with a few treats and ice creams for dogs available.

Some of these beaches do have small areas that are restricted or where dogs need to be kept on a lead because of bird nesting so it is worth checking exactly where you can go with your dog before your trip. Here are all of the dog-friendly beaches in Norfolk that you can visit in the summertime:

• Old Hunstanton;
• Holme-next-the-Sea;
• Thornham;
• Burnham Overy Staith;
• Holkham;
• Wells-next-the-Sea;
• Happisburgh;
• Waxham;
• Horsey.

“A star is born.”

That’s how SomersetLive summed up the performance of Louie Hennessey in Bath’s Champions Cup semi-final defeat to Bordeaux Begles on Sunday. The Gallagher Prem champions fell short of a European final, beaten by the reigning Champions Cup holders.

Johann van Graan’s side will have their gripes about how they exited the competition at this stage, with the officials certainly part of that.

That will likely hurt for some time.

Once that subsides, Bath will start to pick out the positives from the performance at Stade Atlantique Bordeaux Metropole.

Watching from afar, Steve Tandy won’t have the same emotional journey to go on.

Instead, he’ll just be pleased with how the 22-year-old centre went in the biggest match of his career to date.

The semi-final in France was Hennessey’s first start in European rugby.

Before then, the former Llanishen High School pupil had mustered just 19 minutes of action across two pool stage matches.

Six minutes against Benetton last season, then 13 minutes away to Toulon earlier in this campaign.

The latter was still enough to score a lovely try at the Stade Mayol, scything through the French side’s defence after hitting Max Ojomoh’s short ball at pace.

There was a similar line in the first half, only from a pass from Ollie Lawrence, which saw Hennessey burst through Maxime Lucu’s tackle and threaten to round French flyer Louis Bielle-Biarrey.

Then, in the second half, he stepped through a tackle and reached over to score.

For a man who has played just 723 minutes in the Gallagher Prem – although he has crossed for six tries in 13 outings – it was a performance that belied his relative lack of experience.

Watching on, Tandy wouldn’t have been surprised.

The Wales coach has had Hennessey in his first two Wales squads, with the Bath midfielder finally making his debut against Ireland in this year’s Six Nations.

That was only a brief 11-minute cameo. But it’s clear what Hennessey can bring to Wales’ game.

“He’s a big athletic young man,” said Tandy earlier this year. “Nothing fazes him.

“What impressed me, and I know I always go back to some club games, but I’ve spoken to Johann van Graan about him a lot. I remember he had a start up in Leicester and it didn’t faze him and I thought he was outstanding, his work rate.

“A lot of young guys in the game now are quiet, but Louie has got animation. He’s got a confidence the way he speaks around D set.

“He’s got that about him and he drives himself to be perfect. You can see the frustration from Louie when he trains.

“He wants to be the best all the time and he’s got an amazing attitude. He was unfortunate. He had a bump on his hand coming into the campaign so that held him back a little bit.

“But the way he’s gone about his rehab to get back into this position… he was brilliant for us in the autumn without getting an opportunity. But it’s something he’s thoroughly deserved and I think he’s going to have a huge future for us going forward.”

Wales ended the Six Nations with a relatively settled midfield pairing of Joe Hawkins and Eddie James.

There is, let’s not forget, also Max Llewellyn to come back in after injury.

However, when you see a talent like Hennessey impress on the biggest stage – as he did at the first time of asking on Sunday – it surely can’t be long until he is knocking at the door for a Test start.

With matches against Fiji, Argentina and South Africa to come this summer, July could be just the perfect opportunity.

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Lancashire Constabulary received numerous reports of youth anti-social behaviour at the quarry in Adlington.

Within the site, young people were seen going up and down the conveyor belt to jump into the sand.

Alexander Banister, an officer at Chorley Rural East, said: “I want to take this opportunity to remind everyone of the dangers within these areas.

“Although it might seem like a good idea to explore, there are numerous dangers often hidden within these areas, such as quick-sinking sand and mud and dangerous equipment.

“As these youths were seen going up and down the conveyor belt to jump into the sand, this is extremely dangerous as the sand sits on concrete, which could have resulted in someone getting injured. 

“Please ensure you stay away from these areas and avoid putting yourself in any unnecessary danger.

“Take care and stay safe.”

The officer was forced to draw his gun during the incident in the Holylands area of South Belfast

An asylum seeker allegedly advanced towards a PSNI officer with a knife before shouting the Islamic proclamation “Allahu Akbar”, a court heard today.

The officer was forced to draw his gun when Libyan national Hamza Banali, 24, confronted him in the Holyland area of south Belfast at the weekend, a judge was told.

Banali, of address at Farnham Street in the city, denies any religious or hate motivation behind an incident linked to reports of cars being damaged in the area.

He appeared at Belfast Magistrates’ Court charged with possessing a bladed article in a public place and resisting police.

Officers went to Damascus Street late on Saturday night amid claims that a man was damaging parked cars with a knife.

Banali, who is originally from Tripoli, was approached after he matched the description given of the perpetrator.

“He advanced towards the police, drawing a short, bladed knife,” an investigating detective claimed.

A sergeant at the scene then drew his gun, telling him to drop the knife and get onto the ground.

Within seconds Banali allegedly discarded the blade before being detained and handcuffed.

As he was being arrested he shouted “Allahu Akbar”, the Arabic phrase meaning “God is greater”, the court heard.

The defendant was said to be so aggressive that he had to be physically restrained as officers transported him into custody.

“During interviews he denied any hate or religious motivation,” the detective added.

“He alleged intoxication was the cause, and denied ever having the knife in his possession.”

Banali has not been charged with criminal damage to any of the cars on Damascus Street.

But police opposed bail amid claims that he poses a risk to the public

Defence solicitor Aidan Carlin argued that it was nothing more than an alcohol-fuelled incident.

“He made comments while intoxicated, sadly like so many people who come before the courts,” the lawyer submitted.

“He said things and behaved in a way that he regrets.”

Mr Carlin described Banali as an unemployed pizza chef currently seeking asylum in the United Kingdom.

Refusing bail, however, District Judge Amanda Brady cited the risks that he could either re-offend or flee.

She remanded Banali in custody to appear in court again on May 7.

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Here is all you need to know about voting in the local elections 2026

Local elections are just around the corner, meaning it is nearly time to vote for your chosen candidates. This year’s elections in Cambridgeshire are taking place for Cambridge City Council, South Cambridgeshire Council, Huntingdonshire District Council, and Peterborough City Council.

Elections are not taking place in Fenland District Council or East Cambridgeshire District Council this year, as they will take place in 2027. For anyone wanting to vote, here is all you need to know about it.

When can I vote?

Polling stations open at 7am on Thursday, May 7. They remain open until 10pm. Counting will then take place on Friday, May 8.

Some voters may have taken the opportunity to take part in an early voting trial scheme before May 7. Others may have used a postal vote to select their preferred candidate.

Where can I vote?

Your local polling stations will be listed on your polling card, if you have one. You can also find them on the relevant council website.

What do I need?

You will need a form of photographic ID in order to vote at your local polling station. This includes a UK passport and driving licence.

Other forms of ID will be listed on your polling card or the council website. It is now essential to take photographic ID, but you do not need to take your polling card.

Where can I see the results?

Results for each council will filter throughout the day on Friday, May 8. They will be listed on each council website as and when they come through. CambridgeshireLive will also be regularly updating readers with the results.

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