Eden Bunn, 16, was found in a car that became submerged in the River Nene after a crash
10:07, 14 May 2026Updated 10:13, 14 May 2026
An inquest has opened after a teenage girl died when a car crashed into a Cambridgeshire river. A blue Volkswagen Polo containing five teenagers crashed into the River Nene on North Brink, Wisbech, at around 8.20pm on March 17.
Three teenagers, including two girls aged 16 and an 18-year-old boy, managed to escape the car. However, the driver Declan Berry, 18, and Eden Bunn, 16 and from Sutton Bridge in Lincolnshire, died as a result of the crash.
The inquest into Eden’s death was opened on Thursday (May 14) by Coroner Elizabeth Gray at Vantage House in Huntingdon. The cause of Eden’s death was confirmed to be a head injury as a result of a road traffic collision.
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The inquest heard Eden was a passenger in a car that “left the nearside” of North Brink and “became submerged” in the water on March 17. The vehicle was then recovered and Eden was found in it on March 18. Coroner Gray adjourned Eden’s inquest to November 26, 2026.
At the time of her death, Eden’s family paid tribute to her. Eden’s family described her as the “kindest” and “most loving girl”. They added: “Her horses – Daisy and Dolly – were her world, and she was ours. Words cannot describe the tragedy that will stay with us until we are able to meet her again.”
The inquest into Declan Berry’s death has not yet opened.
The announcement came after a number of clues that sparked rumours, including a series of “TS” billboards – a play on Toy Story and Swift’s shared initials – appearing in various cities including London, Mexico City and Los Angeles, featuring the same blue and white cloud imagery that is synonymous with the film.
Have you ever stayed in the bath or swimming pool for ages and noticed that your fingers and toes went all wrinkly? Well, 11-year-old Maya from London wanted to know why that happens.
She joins our host Eloise to get the answer from biologist Tom Smulders on the first episode of season two of The Conversation’s Curious Kids podcast.
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In each episode of The Conversation’s Curious Kids, a curious kid joins host Eloise to ask a top researcher their burning question. There’s an experiment in this episode which you can try out too while you listen. If you want to join in, prepare a bowl of warm water.
To listen to season two, follow us wherever you get your podcasts, or listen on the Yoto Player via the Discover section on the Yoto interactive audio platform for kids.
You can also listen back to season one and read lots of answers to questions sent in by children around the world in our Curious Kids series.
Got a question? Pop it in an email, or record it and send us the audio to curiouskids@theconversation.com.
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This season of The Conversation’s Curious Kids is supported by the University of Southampton in the UK, a world-leading research-intensive university with a global network of international students and campuses in Malaysia and Delhi.
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This episode of The Conversation’s Curious Kids was hosted and mixed by Eloise Stevens. The producer was Katie Flood and the executive producer was Gemma Ware. Sounds of Marlin and Dory getting eaten by, and being inside a whale from Finding Nemo.
Love Island’s Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury are keeping fans waiting on the name of their son (Picture: Instagram/@mollymae)
As Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury settle into life as a family of four, fans remain curious as to what their newborn son will be called.
The reality royalty couple, who first met on Love Island in 2019, welcomed their second baby last week, after three-year-old daughter Bambi’s birth in January 2023.
Molly-Mae kept her new son’s gender private throughout her pregnancy, only revealing it after the initial post announcing his birth.
Speculation has since been rife about his name, following the stir that Bambi’s caused last time – and the fact that Molly-Mae has already warned everyone is going to ‘hate’ their choice.
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And now it’s being reported that their new baby’s name will be revealed for the first time on Tommy’s shorts this weekend when he boxes Eddie Hall in their pay-per-view match on Saturday.
A source told The Sun: ‘The little man’s name will be on Tommy’s shorts at his fight along with Bambi’s. That’s how they are going to announce it to the world.
They’re a family of four now, after introducing daughter Bambi to her new brother in hospital last week (Picture: Instagram/@mollymae)
‘The shorts will be two-toned colour. It was Tommy’s idea and Molly was very open to it.’
The insider continued: ‘Now the little fella is here it’s a no-brainer — what better way to announce his name than on his dad’s boxing shorts.’
They also said that Molly-Mae was ‘now obsessed with it’ and hoping to be there at the match, with plans for Tommy’s walk out to include music and blue fireworks.
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After the new mum returned home from the Portland Hospital, she shared a black and white photo of her family all cuddled up on the sofa.
‘I can’t believe I have two children,’ she wrote on Instagram stories alongside the picture, which showed Bambi sat on her dad’s lap while Molly-Mae held their newborn in her arms, covering his face with a small heart emoji.
Her cosy updates from home have continued, with the influencer and entrepreneur also getting candid about how different her experience as a mother had been this time around.
‘Thank you for healing so many of my newborn fears little one,’ she wrote on a photo of her new son resting asleep on a blue blanket.
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‘The peace and happiness I feel this time around is something I wished for but didn’t know would come.
‘The difference compared to this stage with Bambi is indescribable.’
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Marston’s has launched 50,000 commemorative glasses across its pubs nationwide, with several venues in Bolton and Greater Manchester taking part from June 11.
The glasses feature a St George’s flag-inspired design and come in a keepsake presentation box.
Neil Campbell, Chief Operating Officer at Marston’s, said: “The World Cup is one of those moments in the calendar that brings the whole country together, with pubs right at the heart of the action.
The glasses are limited edition (Image: Marston’s)
“We’re incredibly proud of the role our pubs play in bringing communities together to share these memorable moments, whether that’s celebrating a big victory or tensely watching another nail-biting penalty shoot-out.”
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Participating venues in and around Bolton include the York on Newport Street, the Poacher in Blackrod and the Jolly Crofters in Horwich.
The Sparking Clog in Radcliffe, the Talbot in Atherton and the Bridge Tavern in Radcliffe will also stock the glasses while supplies last.
Fans can buy the commemorative glass for £5, or purchase one for £2 when buying a qualifying round of drinks.
The glasses will be available at more than 700 Marston’s pubs across the country.
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Only 50,000 have been produced nationwide and they will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis while stocks last.
Mr Campbell added: “We wanted to create something special for England fans – a keepsake that captures those shared good times and gives our guests something to take home with them.”
The summer window is fast approaching as Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester United and Tottenham all look to get transfer business complete before the World Cup begins this week. Arsenal have their eyes on Bournemouth striker Eli Junior Kroupi, who took the Premier League by storm in his debut season. The Gunners also hold interest in Sandro Tonali, while talks continue for wonderkid Jeremy Monga.
The two nations have engaged in months of fighting that has already killed hundreds of people and displaced many more.
Afghan government spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said the latest airstrikes targeted the provinces of Khost, Kunar and Paktika, and killed 11 children, one woman and an elderly man.
There was no immediate acknowledgment of the strikes from Pakistan.
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Though the situation along the border has been calm since the strikes, Kabul has previously responded to Pakistani strikes by targeting the neighbour’s posts along their frontier.
The border has remained closed to bilateral trade since October last year.
The strikes came a day after suspected Pakistani Taliban militants attacked a security post in the Hasan Khel area of northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province bordering Afghanistan, triggering an intense gunbattle in which six personnel of the Federal Constabulary were killed and many wounded, according to Pakistan’s interior ministry.
Authorities said on Tuesday that security forces killed eight of the attackers and thwarted an attempt to overrun the checkpoint.
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Interior minister Mohsin Naqvi later attended funeral prayers for the dead personnel in Peshawar. Mr Naqvi paid tribute to the dead and expressed condolences to their families, saying that their sacrifices would not be forgotten.
He also said Pakistan remained united in its fight against militancy and that operations against groups threatening peace and security would be intensified.
Pakistan and Afghanistan have engaged in deadly fighting since late February, when Afghan forces launched a cross-border attack in retaliation for Pakistani airstrikes.
Pakistan later declared it was in open war with Afghanistan, following a surge in militant attacks on civilians and security forces inside the country.
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In March, Afghanistan said a deadly Pakistani airstrike hit a drug-treatment centre in Kabul, killing more than 400 people. The death toll could not be independently confirmed.
Pakistan disputed the claim and denied targeting civilians, saying it struck an ammunition depot.
Authorities in Pakistan said Beijing and other friendly countries were still encouraging both sides to reach an agreement for durable peace.
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Masood Khan, a security analyst based in Islamabad, said Pakistan’s priority was ending attacks by the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan, commonly known as the Pakistani Taliban, which was suspected of operating from Afghan soil.
Mr Khan said the solution to the tension lay in enforcing a decree by Taliban leader Mullah Haibatullah Akhundzada ordering the Pakistani Taliban to stop attacks in the neighbouring country.
“That decree must be implemented sincerely and faithfully,” he said.
Pakistan accuses Afghanistan of harbouring militants that carry out deadly attacks inside Pakistan, especially the Pakistani Taliban. The group is separate from but allied with the Afghan Taliban, which rules Afghanistan. Kabul denies the allegation.
The trial is taking place at the Preston store and features smart carts equipped with touchscreens, sensors, cameras and built-in scales.
Dubbed “Fancy AI trolleys” by one customer, the Caper Carts, supplied by US technology company Instacart, are designed to identify products as they are placed inside, automate weighing, and track spending in real-time.
Gordon Macpherson, Productivity Director at Morrisons, said: “We’re constantly looking for ways to bring innovation to the weekly shop to enhance the experience for our customers.
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“We’re excited about bringing the first fully-integrated AI-powered trolleys in the UK to a first store soon, and look forward to testing customer response and building understanding of how the technology works within the Morrisons store estate.”
The trolleys also allow customers to scan items as they shop and weigh fresh produce directly in the cart.
The onboard screen keeps a running total, and the system is linked to Morrisons More cards so discounts and offers can be applied as you shop.
Once the shop is complete, the trolley generates a barcode that can be scanned at a self-checkout to finalise payment.
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The trolleys are already in use at major retailers in the US, including Kroger, Aldi, and Coles, but this is the first time the technology has been trialled in the UK.
UK supermarket rankings in 2026
Despite the excitement, concerns about theft and vandalism have been raised online.
One Reddit user wrote: “Trolleys with tablets on that will be left outside? Sure none of them will get stolen.”
Another commented: “They’ll be stolen, broken, in the canal in a few days.”
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A third simply asked: “So what happens when they find themselves in the local river or canal?”
Morrisons says the trolleys are equipped with anti-theft features.
If a customer attempts to leave the store without paying, the trolley will reportedly flash red to alert staff.
Instacart also claims the carts are weatherproof, are designed to be stored and operated like standard supermarket trolleys, and have batteries charging automatically when grouped together.
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The supermarket first announced the trial last year and is using the Preston launch to gauge customer reaction before any wider rollout across the supermarket’s store network.
Leader of the Traditional Unionist Voice (TUV) party encouraged protesters to stop
Jim Allister leader of the Traditional Unionist Voice (TUV) party told people involved in the violence to “desist”
Speaking on Radio 4 Today he said: “They are providing a total change of narrative which takes the focus from where it should be and gives government and others an excuse for not addressing the over burdening of these areas with migrants and not addressing the open boarder, which is the problem.”
Rebecca Whittaker10 June 2026 07:49
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Watch: Firefighters battle blazes in northern Belfast as homes set on fire following protests
Firefighters battle blazes in northern Belfast as homes set on fire following protests
Rebecca Whittaker10 June 2026 07:41
Labour chair condemns planning on social media for violent protests
The Independent’s Political Correspondent Millie Cooke reports:
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The chair of the Labour Party has condemned planning on social media for violent protests in response to the Belfast knife attack, saying it is “irresponsible” and “dangerous”.
One message said to have circulated overnight urged men of the age of 18 and over to “wear dark clothing and be prepared to fight or be arrested”.
Anna Turley told Times Radio: “I would absolutely condemn that kind of message. That solves nothing… That kind of message is more than irresponsible, it is dangerous, and it should not be happening. And I’d urge everyone to stay calm.”
Tech billionaire Elon Musk continued overnight to amplify calls for people to take to the streets in response to the incident.
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Ms Turley said: “We have to acknowledge and see that social media is playing a role in driving this. And I think there are bad faith actors who are sitting often many, many miles away. It is easy for them to stoke these things up.”
On Mr Musk’s intervention specifically, she said: “He has a responsibility, everyone in public and civil life has a responsibility to call for calm and not to stoke grievance or hatred or division or tension that puts vulnerable people and our communities at risk.”
Ms Turley also said the government was “aware that immigration is a big issue of concern for people” as she pointed to a drop in net migration.
Rebecca Whittaker10 June 2026 07:36
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Labour chair appeals for calm following ‘horrendous’ violent protests in Belfast
The Independent’s Political Correspondent Millie Cooke reports:
Labour Party chair Anna Turley has appealed for calm on the streets of Belfast, saying it was “horrendous” to see violent protests in response to a knife attack.
She told Sky News: “It was horrendous to see that. It must be really horrifying and really frightening for all those families living in that community. Nobody wants to see that.
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“I would appeal, like many others have, for calm on the streets of Belfast, and around the country as well. Those people are innocent. They shouldn’t be getting caught up. We’ve seen children and families having to leave their homes, and no one wants to see that.
“We know the situation that happened the night before last was absolutely horrific, absolutely horrendous, and there’s no place for that on the streets of the United Kingdom. But we have to let the police and the justice system take its course now, and nobody should be should be stoking this up or bringing violence to the streets anywhere in the United Kingdom.”
Rebecca Whittaker10 June 2026 07:31
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Justice Minister blames far right for stoking racial tension
Northern Ireland Justice Minister Naomi Long has said far-right online agitators are to blame for stoking racial tension following the stabbing.
“We saw the rush to social media yesterday from commentators on the far-right who were clearly trying to stoke racial tension, building on a narrative that they have around immigration,” she told BBC Breakfast.
She added that comments made by pastor Jack McKee that people were being targeted just because they were black, were accurate.
Rebecca Whittaker10 June 2026 07:28
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Pictured: Violent outbreaks saw masked men burn cars and pushing families out of their homes
Youths gather in front of a burning barricade on Duncairn Gardens on 9 June 2026 in Belfast, Northern Ireland (Getty)
A car set on fire by protesters in east Belfast on Tuesday (PA) (PA Wire)
Vehicles set on fire by protesters on Lendrick Street (PA)
Rebecca Whittaker10 June 2026 07:22
Recap: Hundreds turn out for protests across the UK
Hundreds of protesters took to the streets of Belfast on Tuesday, with some setting vehicles alight, after police charged a Sudanese man over a knife attack that left one person with serious neck and head wounds.
Masked youths gathered at points across the city, with police responding by deploying armoured vehicles. Homes on several streets caught fire, while protesters set fire to a number of vehicles, including a bus in east Belfast.
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Separately, protests were reported in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Southampton. A few dozen protesters blocked Parliament Square in London.
Bus set on fire in Belfast as protests continue
James Reynolds10 June 2026 07:00
Mapped: Protests sweep the UK after stabbing in Northern Ireland
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James Reynolds10 June 2026 06:30
Man due in court over Belfast knife attack following night of violence
A man is set to appear in court charged with attempted murder over a stabbing attack following a night of violence in Belfast.
Some people were forced to flee their homes and multiple cars and homes were set alight in the disorder on Tuesday which followed Monday’s knife attack in the north of the city.
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The 30-year-old accused, who is Sudanese, is also charged with possession of an article with a blade or point in a public place and making threats to kill.
He is due to appear at Belfast Magistrates’ Court later on Wednesday.
Alex Ross10 June 2026 06:00
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Recap: Cars set on fire in streets of Belfast following protests
Watch: Cars set on fire in streets of Belfast following protests
At least 12 people were killed and nine injured on Tuesday evening when gunmen opened fire at an informal settlement in Cleveland, east of Johannesburg, police said on Wednesday.
Police believe more than 10 suspects were dropped off in a minibus in an informal settlement in the Cleveland suburb of Johannesburg late Tuesday night and opened fire on people.
Eight men and three women were killed in the attack, according to South African broadcaster eNCAnews.
The suspects arrived in a white Toyota Quantum and entered the settlement from two access points, before fleeing in the same vehicle after carrying out the mass shooting.
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The motive for the attack remains unknown.
Informal settlements in South Africa are unplanned residential areas usually made up of shacks or similar structures.
South Africa has one of the world’s highest murder rates, averaging about 60 a day.
“It is alleged that more than 10 suspects were dropped off by a white Toyota Quantum near a petrol station in Cleveland,” the police statement reads.
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“The suspects allegedly entered the informal settlement through both entrances and moved through the area, opening fire on residents and community members at multiple locations before fleeing the scene in the same vehicle.”
Local officers responded to a “complaint of shooting in progress” at around 11:10pm local time on Tuesday (10:20pm BST).
With some sunshine for most of England and Wales over the weekend, along with a southerly breeze, temperatures will climb to 22 to 27C, perhaps 28C (82.4F) in south-east England by Sunday.
These temperatures will be around 6 to 8C above average for early June.
Some of the warmth will extend into Northern Ireland and southern Scotland with highs on Sunday of 20 to 22C, but it will be closer to average in more northern areas with 17 to 20C.
It will also be cloudier across more northern areas of the UK over the weekend.
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This warmer-than-average weather is forecast to last into next week, but to become an official heatwave temperatures need to be higher than 25-28C – depending on location – for three days in a row.
While it’s possible some areas might reach this definition, it is still a little too early to say with certainty. Not all of the weather models agree on how the high pressure is positioned through the week ahead.
Some forecast models keep it across the UK which would mean that temperatures stay in the mid- to high 20s.
Others move the high pressure away to the east and allow the westerlies from the Atlantic to move back in. This would bring a drop in temperature along with cloud and showers.
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