Large groups of young people gathered in the Connswater area on Saturday evening

Young people smashed the window of a fast food restaurant during disorder in East Belfast on Saturday night.

Police were in attendance at the planned East Belfast Protestant Boys parade in the Newtownards Road area on Saturday evening, May 9.

The parade passed off peacefully, but police received a number of reports of anti-social behaviour and altercations in the surrounding area.

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Two fast food restaurants in the Connswater area closed due to large groups of young people gathering, with a window in one restaurant being smashed.

Police said their enquiries are ongoing and they will continue to engage with local representatives to help prevent further instances of anti-social behaviour.

PSNI Chief Inspector Robinson said: “A number of reports were received around the parade, which largely passed off peacefully, of anti-social behaviour and altercations.

“Two fast food restaurants in the Connswater area had to close after large groups of young people gathered in the area, engaged in disorderly behaviour and smashed one of the windows.

“Officers attended and dispersed the crowds, and remained in the area for a time to ensure calm.”

Chief Inspector Robinson continued: “Enquiries are ongoing into individual reports of criminal damage and assault, while additional evidence was gathered at the scene which will now be reviewed by our Public Order Evidence Team.

“There will be consequences, by way of proactive arrests, for those identified as being involved in offences.

“We will continue to engage with local representatives and the wider community in order to help prevent further instances of this behaviour.

“We would particularly ask parents and guardians to speak to their children so they know where they are, and to play their part in ensuring that they do not become involved in such reckless behaviour that could lead to someone getting hurt.”

Anyone who has information, or who can help identify those responsible, is asked to contact police on 101 quoting reference number 1119 10/05/26.

A report can be made online via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport Alternatively, information can be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.

The disorder follows ongoing incidents of young people travelling to the area in recent weeks for arranged fights and anti-social behaviour. Many of these incidents have been centred around the derelict Connswater Shopping Centre.

Speaking to Belfast Live, local DUP councillor Ruth Brooks said: “The trouble involving a small minority at CS Lewis Square should not take away from what was otherwise a successful and well-supported East Belfast Protestant Boys parade.

“There have been ongoing issues with detached youth who travel to East Belfast for the purposes of stirring up trouble and disorder. This is becoming an increasing challenge and has caused issues for residents, youth workers, local communities and, tonight, for parade organisers and those attending responsibly.

“The overwhelming majority of those attending tonight’s parade came to enjoy the occasion responsibly and support a long-standing cultural event within the community.”

Last month, four young people were detained by police at the former Connswater Shopping Centre for anti-social behaviour and criminal damage after entering the derelict site.

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Paratroopers responded to a suspected hantavirus case at a golf course covered in rocks on an island in St Helena.

Army personnel descended on Tristan da Cunha, where a British national thought to have caught the disease had disembarked the MV Hondius cruise ship.

A team including six paratroopers, an RAF consultant and an army nurse parachuted onto the island, which has a population of 221 and is normally accessible only by boat.

They made the vital trip thanks to an RAF A400M transport aircraft which flew a 7,000-mile journey from RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire to Ascension Island before heading onto Tristan da Cunha.

It was supported by an RAF voyager for the 56-hour haul.

Brigadier Ed Cartwright, the commander of the 16 Air Assault Brigade, said: ‘I think the soldiers will have had a great time, but it’s pretty risky.

‘Parachuting has some inherent dangers. The winds were reasonably high.

‘The parachuters – I’ve spoken to them – they described it to me as a ‘pretty tasty jump’.’

The parachutists had to make a ‘difficult descent down through the cloud and then on to the drop zone, which was a golf course covered in rocks’, he explained.

He added that further medical support had been sent over to ensure the team could return safely.

The Ministry of Defence confirmed this was the first time humanitarian support had been delivered by parachute.

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said: ‘We will continue to work closely with international authorities and the Tristan da Cunha administration, keeping those affected informed and ensuring the right support is in place in the UK and across the Overseas Territories.’

It comes as the UKHSA said the 22 British passengers on the MV Hondius would be repatriated to the UK and be held at an isolation facility at Arrowe Park Hospital on the Wirral, Merseyside.

They are expected to be kept at the former Covid quarantine centre for up to 72 hours.

None of the passengers who disembarked the vessel in Tenerife showed symptoms of the virus, Spanish authorities said.

Two confirmed British cases are currently in hospitals in South Africa and the Netherlands.

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Grassington in North Yorkshire has spent more than five years as Darrowby, the fictional market town at the centre of Channel 5’s popular drama All Creatures Great and Small.

The real-life location has become one of the most recognisable backdrops on British television, thanks to its stone buildings, cobbled streets and historic market square.

Filming for All Creatures Great and Small (Image: CHANNEL 5)

The Channel 5 series, based on the memoirs of Yorkshire vet James Herriot, returned to screens in 2020 as a reboot of the classic 1970s and 1980s programme.

Since then, it has run for six seasons and become Channel 5’s most successful drama to date.

Greg Barnett, Channel 5’s commissioning editor, said: “All Creatures Great and Small is a jewel in 5’s drama crown and continues to delight viewers year after year.

“Its warmth, humour and heart, set against the beauty of Yorkshire, have made it a firm audience favourite.’

Production on series seven began earlier this year, with filming getting underway in Grassington from March 25, while film crews have also been spotted in Pateley Bridge and Ripley, both near Harrogate.

Earlier this month, the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority shared news of filming in a social media post, noting how the village was once again transformed into Darrowby under rare sunny skies.

The show brings the 1930s and 1940s back to life in Grassington, giving shopfronts and businesses a period makeover with vintage props, signage and set dressing.

The Devonshire Arms pub is rebranded as The Drovers Arms, a central gathering spot in the fictional town of Darrowby.

Grassington (Image: NORTHERN ECHO)

The Stripey Badger bookshop becomes Endelby’s Grocers, and a home in the village is used as Skeldale House, the surgery and residence of Herriot and his colleagues.

Staff at the Devonshire Arms said: “In July 2019, we were approached by a location scout named Alex asking if we would be interested in the pub’s frontage being used for a new TV show later in the year.

“We thought that seemed like fun, so we said yes.

“Little did we know that this would be the beginning of a huge adventure.

“The Devonshire has been used in All Creatures Great and Small on Channel 5 since the show premiered in 2020.

“Being able to watch the whole process, how the buildings are dressed, what is ‘real’ and what is a prop was fascinating.

“We have photos from every stage, from different seasons.”

All Creatures Great and Small has introduced the Yorkshire Dales to viewers around the world.

It has drawn tourists to Grassington, keen to explore the real-life Darrowby for themselves.

Visitors regularly arrive with location maps in hand, keen to see the pub, grocer and Skeldale House as seen on TV.

The cast of All Creatures Great and Small (Image: CHANNEL 5)

The series has boosted trade for local businesses, with increased demand for overnight stays, cafes and shops.

While filming does bring some disruption, including temporary road closures and alterations to shopfronts, residents have largely embraced Grassington’s onscreen identity and the pride it brings.

Channel 5 has confirmed that series seven of All Creatures Great and Small, its most successful drama series to date, has begun filming this spring in the Yorkshire Dales.

Based on the memoirs of Yorkshire vet James Herriot, the series has charmed audiences since its 2020 debut, airing six annual seasons to date.

Filming began on March 25 in Grassington, North Yorkshire, which doubles as the fictional town of Darrowby with its period shop fronts and cobbled streets.

Channel 5 and Masterpiece have renewed the series for both a seventh and eighth season, underlining the show’s continued popularity.

Production crews also filmed scenes in Bradford city centre in March, transforming part of the city into 1940s London with vintage vehicles and period detail.

Tess Daly and Vernon Kay announced they had separated after 23 years of marriage on Friday.

The reason behind TV presenters Tess Daly and Vernon Kay‘s shock split has been revealed by a friend. In a statement that stunned the entertainment world, the couple announced their “amicable” divorce after 23 years of marriage.

However, that joint statement released on social media didn’t unveil the root cause of the break up. A friend of the couple has now confirmed that there was no dramatic fall-out but, instead, the pair had slowly drifted apart since getting married.

They claimed that Tess, 57, and Vernon, 52, were at different stages of their life and that, although the five-year age gap seemed unimportant when they tied the knot in 2003, it appeared to have “widened” over recent years, reports the Mirror.

The close friend claimed that the couple didn’t have a lot in common anymore and that they have “aged differently”, according to the Daily Mail.

They said: “Tess needs to find a rich, older man with a yacht, while Vernon is still a big kid. He loves going out and having a good time, he loves to have a drink and a laugh.”

Vernon and Tess’ interests are said to be very different. He enjoys his time at gigs and watching American football while she prefers to relax on ‘girls weekends’.

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It is understood that Vernon has been to see Oasis five times on their reunion tour but not once with Tess. She is now reportedly ready to be ‘selfish’ after leaving Strictly Come Dancing.

The source said: “They are totally different people now. They used to have so much in common but things have changed. They have changed. They have aged differently.

“Tess needs to find a rich, older man with a yacht, while Vernon is still a big kid. He loves going out and having a good time, he loves to have a drink and a laugh.

“He loves the ’90s disco nights that he puts on. He loves football, American football and Oasis. Tess isn’t interested in any of that.”

BBC Radio 2 DJ Vernon has spent a lot of time socialising without his Tess in recent times. He attended the Brit Awards with Noel Gallagher and enjoys his 90s DJing nights.

Previously, Vernon had betrayed Tess’ trust when he became embroiled in a sexting scandal with former Page 3 girl Rhian Sugden. However, the couple have denied that any other parties were involved in the break up. Instead, the pair have celebrated their marriage and their two daughters, Phoebe, 21, and Amber, 16 – even toasting their split with a glass of champagne.

A source close to the couple told our sister title the Mirror: “After they released the statement, Vernon and Tess took a moment to toast each other and their futures. They only want the best for each other and their family.

“There has been no big fallout, more a gradual growing apart and wanting different things. They have vowed to stay friends and to keep things classy when it comes to the split and any future interviews they give. They only want the best for each other.”

Their carefully curated joint statement read: “After much consideration, and with a deep sense of care and respect for one another, we have made the decision to separate amicably.

“This has not been an easy choice, but it comes from a place of mutual understanding and a shared desire for what is best for both of us. We remain great friends and most importantly, fully committed to our roles as loving and supportive parents, which will always be our priority.

“There are no other parties involved in this decision. We kindly ask for privacy during this time as we navigate this transition together. We will not be making any further public comments. Tess and Vernon.”

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Counter-terrorism officers have arrested two people in connection with an alleged arson attack at a former synagogue in Tower Hamlets

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Counter-terrorism detectives investigating a suspected arson attack at a former synagogue in east London have arrested two people.

A 45-year-old man and a 52-year-old woman were apprehended on Sunday (May 10) on suspicion of conspiracy to commit arson and remain in police custody. Officers were alerted at approximately 5.15am on May 5 by the London Fire Brigade following reports of a blaze at a former synagogue in Nelson Street, Tower Hamlets, reports the Mirror.

“CCTV enquiries indicated that the fire was started intentionally at around 05:10hrs,” the Metropolitan Police said. “Given the nature and location of the incident, the investigation has been led by Counter Terrorism Policing [CTP] London.”

Commander Helen Flanagan, Head of CTP London, said: “Today’s arrests are a significant step in our investigation into this attack and our enquiries are ongoing.”

“Our aim continues to arrest and charge all those responsible for the arson attacks and other incidents targeted at Jewish, Israeli and Iranian sites in recent weeks. We will not tolerate these hateful attacks on communities.

“While counter-terrorism officers continue to work closely with Metropolitan Police colleagues to provide protective security advice and support to various organisations, community venues and businesses, everyone can play their part to keep themselves and their communities safe.”

She encouraged anyone with worries about suspicious activity to contact police.

Detective Superintendent Oliver Richter, responsible for policing across Hackney and Tower Hamlets, stated: “This attack happened at a synagogue in the process of being sold to a local Somali Muslim organisation, and I know that those of all faiths in the local area have felt targeted and together condemn this horrendous act.”

He continued: “I want to reiterate that no hate crime, no matter who it is against, will be tolerated. It is completely unacceptable and has no place here.”

The Metropolitan Police confirmed that in the wake of the alleged assault on Hatzola Ambulance in March, alongside several other incidents, 33 individuals have been detained as part of various CTP inquiries.

Among them, eight have been charged with offences, including a 17-year-old boy who has pleaded guilty to arson following an attack on Kenton United Synagogue in Shaftsbury Avenue, Harrow, on April 18.

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It is a huge game for both ends of the Premier League table on Sunday at the London Stadium as West Ham host Arsenal.

The Gunners are top of the table with three games to play and the fate of the title in their own hands, but cannot afford to slip up.

Manchester City are just two points behind and will be ready to pounce if Arsenal offer them the opportunity to do so.

West Ham will be in no mood to give their London rivals a boost, though, as they have a relegation battle on their hands.

The Hammers are a point adrift of safety and would love to pile the pressure on Tottenham by leapfrogging them with a win over Arsenal.

Spurs play on Monday night when they host Leeds and will be under far less strain in that fixture if West Ham are still below them.

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Manager Hansi Flick will take charge of Barcelona in Sunday’s El Clasico against Real Madrid despite the death of his father.

Tributes will be paid at the Nou Camp, with a minute’s silence before kick-off (20:00 BST) and players wearing black armbands during the game.

Announcing the death on Sunday afternoon, Barcelona said: “FC Barcelona and the entire blaugrana family wish to send all our love to Hansi Flick after the passing of his father.

“We share in your sorrow and our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.”

Flick, 61, can deliver back-to-back La Liga titles for Barcelona with a win or draw against Real.

The former Bayern Munich and Germany manager has won four trophies with Barcelona since replacing Xavi in May 2024.

Their fierce rivals from Madrid said in a statement: “Real Madrid, its president and its directors deeply regret the death of the father of Hansi Flick.

“Real Madrid wants to express its condolences and affection to their families and all their loved ones. Rest in peace.”

Scottish Greens co-leader Gillian Mackay said it was “likely” Q Manivannan would get a renewal

A Scottish Greens MSP will have to secure a new visa to serve a full term at Holyrood. Co-leader Gillian Mackay confirmed Q Manivannan – one of two trans MSPs elected last week – will need to apply for a visa renewal.

Dr Manivannan is reported to have lived in Scotland since 2021, with speculation on social media that they are in the UK on a student visa.

Asked if Dr Manivannan is able to serve the full five-year term at Holyrood, Mackay said: “There will have to be a renewal of Q’s visa. That is a process they will have to complete over the session of Parliament.”

She said Holyrood had “specifically passed legislation to allow people like Q to be able to stand and be MSPs”.

Pressed on the prospect of the new MSP being refused a renewed visa by the Home Office, Mackay said: “I don’t think it is likely that will happen.”

She said the Greens will do “anything we can do to support Q” with the renewal process.

Manivannan was one of 15 Greens MSPs elected in what was the party’s best ever election result.

Mackay said her party had “returned some fantastic MSPs”, adding: “I can’t wait to see what they are all going to achieve this session.

“I am actually interested in what we can deliver for Scotland, making sure we do push for those things that do put money back into people’s pockets, that tackle those twin crises of the climate emergency and the cost-of-living crisis and make sure that Scotland is that kinder, fairer place.”