Polanski says Streeting would bring ‘more of the same’
Green leader Zack Polanski said Wes Streeting would be “more of the same, but even worse, a factional and divisive politician” and pointed to the former health secretary’s past association with Lord Peter Mandelson.
“If Labour thinks Wes Streeting is the answer, they obviously don’t know the question the country is asking,” he said.
“Last week’s elections show the country is crying out for a break from the failed status quo. Keir Starmer has been unable and unwilling to break with an economic model that has fuelled the affordability crisis, and this is why we have said he must go.
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“Wes Streeting would be more of the same, but even worse, a factional and divisive politician, a close ally of Peter Mandelson, who favours an economy even more tilted to the wealthy, and whose record as health secretary is more privatisation and more personal donations from private healthcare.
“The Labour Government is failing and is not strong enough to stand up to the greatest threat facing this country, that of a Nigel Farage government.
“Labour needs to stop trying to mimic them and join the Greens in taking the divisive politics of Reform head on.”
Green Party leader Zack Polanski (Yui Mok/PA) (PA Wire)
Nicole Wootton-Cane14 May 2026 13:35
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‘Where we need vision, we have a vacuum’: Wes Streeting’s scathing resignation letter in full
Wes Streeting has resigned as health secretary after stating he has “lost confidence” in Sir Keir Starmer’s leadership.
It is widely expected that Mr Streeting will now mount a leadership challenge against the prime minister.
In his resignation letter, the former health secretary accused Sir Keir of creating a “vacuum” where the country needed a “vision” and urged him to “listen to your colleagues”. Downing Street has said Sir Keir has vowed to “fight on” despite suggestions of an imminent challenge to his leadership.
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You can read the full letter below:
Nicole Wootton-Cane14 May 2026 13:28
Streeting blames Starmer for local election losses
Wes Streeting also used his resignation letter to lay the blame for Labour’s dismal local election performance at the prime minister’s feet.
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“There is no doubt that the unpopularity of this government was a major and common factor in our defeats across England, Scotland and Wales,” he wrote.
“Good Labour people lost through no fault of their own. There are many reasons we could point to: from individual mistakes on policy like the decision to cut the winter fuel allowance to the ‘island of strangers’ speech, all of which have left the country not knowing who we are or what we really stand for.
“Last week’s election results were unprecedented – both in terms of the scale of the defeat and the consequences of that failure. For the first time in our country’s history, nationalists are in power in every corner of the United Kingdom – including a dangerous English nationalism represented by Nigel Farage and Reform UK. This represents both an existential threat to the future integrity of the United Kingdom, but Reform UK also represent a threat to the values and ideals that have made this country great.”
Nicole Wootton-Cane14 May 2026 13:22
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Streeting says govt has ‘drift’ where it needs ‘direction’
In his resignation letter Wes Streeting has said the government has “drift” where it needs “direction”.
“Where we need vision, we have a vacuum,” he wrote. “Where we need direction, we have drift. This was underscored by your speech on Monday.
“Leaders take responsibility, but too often that has meant other people falling on their swords. You also need to listen to your colleagues, including backbenchers, and the heavy-handed approach to dissenting voices diminishes our politics.”
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Nicole Wootton-Cane14 May 2026 13:19
Streeting fires starting gun for possible leadership race with resignation letter
The Independent’s political correspondent Millie Cooke reports:
After much toing and froing – and rumours that he had bottled it – Wes Streeting has finally fired the starting gun of a leadership race, announcing his resignation as health secretary.
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His decision to quit suggests that he has got enough support (the required backing of 81 MPs) to trigger a leadership race. But the letter itself doesn’t officially trigger a contest, nor does it explicitly say whether he has enough backing.
In the wake of his excoriating letter, all eyes will now be on Streeting to see whether he announces an official challenge to the prime minister.
But even then, all is not lost for Starmer – as just hours before Streeting’s resignation fresh polling of Labour members was published which suggested that the beleaguered PM would win a landslide victory against his former health secretary. It was only against Angela Rayner, Andy Burnham and Ed Miliband that the prime minister would lose, the polling showed.
Nicole Wootton-Cane14 May 2026 13:10
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Wes Streeting resigns as health secretary
Wes Streeting has resigned as health secretary.
It comes amid mounting speculation Mr Streeting is set to launch a leadership challenge against the prime minister.
Sir Keir Starmer stated on Wednesday that he retained “full confidence” in Mr Streeting.
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But the prime minister must now face the growing threat of a leadership challenge from a man who has been a key member of his Cabinet.
Nicole Wootton-Cane14 May 2026 13:00
No 10 declines to comment on Rayner’s potential return to government
Downing Street declined to comment on Angela Rayner’s announcement she has been cleared by HMRC, despite Sir Keir Starmer previously suggesting there was a path back to government for her if she were exonerated.
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Asked whether there was a route back for her or whether there were still question marks over her underpayment of stamp duty, the prime minister’s official spokesman said: “I think you’re asking about hypothetical Cabinet change, which I’m not going to engage in.”
He added: “It’s not for me to comment on an individual’s tax affairs, and as I say, she’s addressed quite a lot about herself this morning.”
Angela Rayner (PA)
Nicole Wootton-Cane14 May 2026 12:45
Starmer ‘getting on’ with delivering change, Downing Street insists
The Independent’s political reporter Athena Stavrou writes:
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Sir Keir Starmer is “getting on with the business of delivering change” in the face of talks of a leadership coup in his cabinet.
Downing Street insisted the prime minister “purely focused on governing” amid rumours Wes Streeting is to launch a challenge as early as today.
His former deputy prime minister Angela Rayner also appeared to pave the way for a potential bid today, as she confirmed she had been cleared of deliberate wrongdoing following an investigation into her tax affairs.
The prime minister’s spokesman declined to comment on the announcement, and when asked whether it marked a route back to government for Ms Rayner said: “I think you’re asking about hypothetical cabinet change, which I’m not going to engage in.”
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Nicole Wootton-Cane14 May 2026 12:35
Burnham supporters briefed to emphasise need for ‘a dignified transition’ for PM
The Independent’s political editor David Maddox reports:
With the steam appearing to go out of a potential leadership bid by health secretary Wes Streeting this morning, supporters of the Greater Manchester mayor are laying the groundwork for his return.
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Supporters have been briefed to emphasise the need for “a dignified transition” for Keir Starmer and for a replacement to be announced at the party conference in late September.
This would give Mr Burnham more than enough time to find a seat to stand and get back in parliament to contest the leadership contest.
It is understood that a seat has been agreed in principle where Labour are projected to see off both the Greens and Reform.
The briefing also reflects a growing feeling that Sir Keir should not be humiliated by this process and just ousted quickly.
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A slow “orderly transition” allows him time to build his own legacy.
Nicole Wootton-Cane14 May 2026 12:27
Housing secretary arrives at Downing Street
Housing secretary Steve Reed has arrived at Downing Street this afternoon.
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He ignored questions from reporters as he entered No 10.
Neville Jones told a jury at Newcastle Crown Court that the slap was “clearly a serious error of judgment”.
The former Durham County Council member for Aycliffe East and Aycliffe town councillor is on trial accused of two counts of sexual assault by touching, both of which he denies.
The court heard on Wednesday (May 13) that he slapped the officer, then said it was something he had “always wanted to do […] in a Benny Hill way”, referring to the bawdy slapstick humour of the late comedian.
Giving evidence on Thursday (May 14) he claimed there was no sexual intention in what he did, as his wife was only a few feet away.
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He described it as, “a bit of fun”, but told the court he wishes he had not done it, due to the consequences for all concerned.
Jones, 60, of Van Mildert Road, Newton Aycliffe, accepted making the remark that he, “had always wanted to do that”, but he claimed he said it, “in a comedic way”.
Neville Jones. (Image: Durham County Council)
The second charge relates to Jones allegedly grabbing a woman’s breast years before the slap.
The court heard he was said to have later claimed that he tripped and fell towards the woman.
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Jones described the allegations as “ludicrous” and said the woman making that claim, and other witnesses who backed up her story, were telling lies.
Asked by Mr Fish why they would make it up, he said he could only think there was a financial motive, as the complainant may be seeking some form of compensation.
He also said the complaint may have been made from “jealousy” due to his prominent position in the community.
Asked what he meant by that, he said: “People are always jealous.
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“It’s the culture of building people up and knocking them down again.”
Mr Fish then put it to the defendant: “Isn’t the truth more straightforward, that what was said you did […] was true?”
The defendant denied it, and when Mr Fish suggested that he was again portraying himself as the “victim in all this”, he also replied: “No”.
Character references were read to the court, highlighting the defendant’s community-spirited nature, in which he was referred to as, “dedicated, upstanding and well-regarded”.
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He was also described as having, “a warm, tactile manner, but never with a sexual intent”.
Production will continue at plants in GB and the Netherlands
Twenty-nine jobs will be lost when Trouw Nutrition closes its North Belfast production facility at the end of September, the company has confirmed.
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Trouw Nutrition manufactures livestock feed at its Ship Street plant, which is used in farms across Northern Ireland, producing meat, eggs and milk.
On Thursday, the company confirmed plans to close its Belfast plant on September 30, following what it describes as “a carefully managed transition period”.
The company’s commercial, sales, technical support, and customer relationship teams, which operate from an office in Belfast’s Clarendon Dock, are not impacted by the closure of the factory.
In a statement, a spokesperson for the company said: “As a priority, this planned transition is intended to strengthen the long-term resilience, quality and reliability of how Trouw Nutrition serves our customers. Our focus throughout the transition period is on maintaining the consistent supply, service quality and proximity expected from a trusted partner.
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“Going forward, product supply will be delivered through Trouw Nutrition’s European network, including our purpose-built sites in GB and the Netherlands. At a local level this will be further supplemented through an expanded supply agreement with our long-term partner, Newtownards-based North Down Grain (NDG).”
Speaking of the changes, Pieter Bastiaanssen, Managing Director of Trouw Nutrition Europe and Central Asia, said: “We fully recognise the impact this decision has on our colleagues, and we regret the disruption it brings. However, it is a necessary step to address long‑standing structural challenges and ensure our production set‑up can meet increasingly demanding quality, traceability and compliance requirements in the future.
“Our commitment to this very important market remains firm. We are making targeted investments to enable a gradual, well‑controlled transition that strengthens the resilience and reliability of how we serve our customers across the island of Ireland.”
In his resignation letter, Mr Streeting blamed the “unprecedented” election results in part on “the unpopularity of this Government”, adding: “There are many reasons we could point to: from individual mistakes on policy like the decision to cut the winter fuel allowance to the ‘island of strangers’ speech, all of which have left the country not knowing who we are or what we really stand for.”
Liam Rush handed himself into the police hours after fatally stabbing Granville Graham
15:12, 14 May 2026Updated 15:20, 14 May 2026
A man has admitted to stabbing a man at a Cambridge hostel in a “tragic and deeply distressing incident”. Liam Rush, 31, stabbed Granville Graham, 58, multiple times in his bedroom at the Chesterton Road hostel where they both lived at around 1am on February 25 2025.
Rush left the scene after the incident. Eight hours later, he arrived at Parkside Police Station to hand himself in to police.
He admitted to murder at Peterborough Crown Court on Thursday (May 14). Rush is due to be sentenced on Wednesday, July 8.
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Detective Inspector Caeva Taylor, from the Major Crime Unit, said: “This was a tragic and deeply distressing incident, our thoughts remain with Granville’s family and friends at this incredibly difficult time.”
In a statement, Granville’s family said: “Granville, talented barber and singer, was a special soul with an infectious, happy-go-lucky spirit that brightened the lives of everyone around him.
“Known for his incredible sense of humour, he could effortlessly make others laugh. His selflessness and willingness to help anyone in need made him a true source of support for many.
“He leaves behind nine sisters, one brother, eight children, one grandchild and countless family and friends who loved him dearly. His passing has left a hole in our hearts and the hearts of communities in Cambridge, London and Jamaica.”
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Is Man On Fire heading to the top of the Netflix charts? (Picture: Juan Rosas/Netflix)
It’s that time again, when the week’s drawing to a close and we’re all busy planning our weekend viewing.
It’s going to be a busy couple of days on the box, with the likes of the FA Cup and Eurovision taking centre stage, but if you’re after something a little different there’s no need to worry as Netflix will have you covered.
This week’s top five most-watched chart really does have something for everyone, whether you’re into romcom, true crime or fancy a few action thrills.
But can Man On Fire hang in there in the top spot or has something else blazed a path to the top? Let’s take a look at the five shows you’ve all been watching…
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5. If Wishes Could Kill – 3,600,000 views
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If Wishes Could Kill has pulled in a whole lot of viewers (Picture: Darae Lee/Netflix)
Kicking off this week’s countdown is this YA horror series from South Korea, a cautionary saga which suggests you should be careful what you wish for.
If Wishes Could Kill follows five high school students who discover a mobile app called Gringo, which claims to make its users’ wishes come true.
However, things quickly turn more sinister after a classmate dies unexpectedly, and the students discover that the app is predicting their deaths too — leaving them to uncover the truth behind Gringo before anybody else meets their maker.
It’s a familiar enough storyline, one which has sparked the inevitable comparisons to the Final Destination movies, but this is scary and engaging enough to be worth your while.
4. My Royal Nemesis – 3,900,000 views
My Royal Nemesis has been crowned champion of the non-English language chart (Picture: Netflix)
From horror to romcom now with this royal-themed miniseries, also from South Korea, taking the crown for the most watched non-English language show of the week.
My Royal Nemesis blends time-travel fantasy and comedy to tell the story of a legendary villainess from the country’s Joseon dynasty, whose soul is transferred into the present day, landing in the body of an aspiring actress.
As she gradually takes over her host and adapts to modern life, matters are further complicated when she crosses paths with a ruthless tycoon. Cue love-hate dynamics galore.
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3. Worst Ex Ever: Season 2 – 8,000,000 views
Worst Ex Ever isn’t easy viewing – but it’s compelling (Picture: Netflix)
Shocking true crime series Worst Ex Ever – focusing on disturbing accounts of domestic violence and coercive control – was such a big hit when it dropped on Netflix in 2024, reaching the top 10 charts in 65 countries, that it’s on surprise to see it return.
As with the first series, it focuses on four particular cases, including the story of Kelly and ‘perfect man’ Wade, who turned out to be anything but, and a former 90-Day Fiance star hiding a dark secret from his girlfriend.
We also meet Katie, whose girlfriend Joyce revealed herself to have violent control issues, as well as Karen, who filed a restraining order against her partner Scott, only for him to enact a terrifying revenge.
It’s far from easy viewing – in fact it’s utterly chilling at times – but this is compelling stuff that deserves all the praise it’s had from viewers.
2. Should I Marry A Murderer? – 8,000,000 views
Should I Marry A Murderer? remains a hit with viewers (Picture: Netflix)
More true crime now, with this one hanging in there in the runners-up spot for a second week.
Should I Marry A Murderer? is a British documentary series which tells the true story of Caroline Muirhead, a pathologist whose fiance, Alexander ‘Sandy’ McKellar, confessed to her in 2020 that he had been involved in a fatal hit and run accident three years earlier.
The series documents how the couple met on Tinder, his subsequent confession and how Caroline became a ‘fiancee turned key witness’ when she stayed engaged to Alexander while gathering evidence against him.
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1. Man On Fire – 12,600,000 views
Man On Fire is ablaze at the top of the charts (Picture: Juan Rosas/Netflix)
Spending a second week in pole position, it’s the small screen remake of 2004 Denzel Washington thriller Man on Fire — and the show just keeps on racking up viewers, adding a massive 12 million to its tally over the past few days.
Both the TV show and film are based on A.J. Quinnell’s 1980 novel of the same name, with The Watchmen’s Yahya Abdul-Mateen ll taking over where Washington left off as the fearsome but fragile bodyguard John Creasy.
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With a 60 per cent rating on Rotten Tomatoes, this one’s proved more of a hit with critics than the movie, which scored just 39 per cent, with Abdul-Mateen’s performance coming in for particular praise.
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The question is — will its run at number one be extinguished next week?
Members of North Yorkshire Council’s Hambleton area planning committee today (Thursday, May 14) voted in favour of an application to redevelop the former Hambleton District Council offices at Stone Cross in Northallerton.
The proposal will see the offices demolished and the plot redeveloped into a three-storey specialist care facility for elderly residents.
The plans have been submitted by LNT Care Developments Ltd.
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The care home will include 66 ensuite bedrooms, communal lounges, a coffee bar, library, garden room, tearoom, sky bar and landscaped gardens for residents.
Plans also include 25 parking spaces, electric vehicle charging points, cycle storage and ancillary buildings.
Great Ayton councillor, Heather Moorhouse, was one of several councillors who said they thought the parking was insufficient.
She said: “There’s not enough car parking to satisfy me that people can go along there and visit their relatives.
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“I do support the whole scheme, it’s fantastic, but that’s a problem that I’ve got.”
Councillor Bryn Griffiths, member for Stokesley, added: “My main concern comes down to this issue of parking.
“I’ve spent a lot of time visiting my wife in a similar facility and parking is an issue. There are visitors coming to visit their relatives in the residence, there’s tradesmen coming, contractors coming to do work, health care people arriving, social services, etc, etc.
“I feel that 25 park parking spaces from my own experience will be insufficient.”
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But Councillor Steve Watson, member for the Northallerton North and Brompton division, said motorists could park in the parking area serving the next-door leisure centre if needed.
He said: “It’s a good quality application and delivers really what the area needs.
“The fact that there only appears to be one local objection really says it all.”
The existing civic centre building became vacant following local government reorganisation and the creation of North Yorkshire Council.
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Officers said the current office building was “of no particular architectural merit” and its demolition was considered acceptable.
North Yorkshire Council, which owns the building, received nine bids when the site was marketed, with none of these bids proposing to keep the existing building.
The sale of the site to the care home operator was described as a “win, win, win” situation by deputy leader Gareth Dadd when agreed last year.
Journalist Nicola Roy tried making homemade bread for the very first time using just two ingredients in an air fryer — and the results were astonishing
Nicola Roy Spare Time writer and Vita Molyneux Travel reporter
14:26, 14 May 2026
There’s genuinely nothing quite like a freshly baked loaf of homemade bread. Yet, many people have never attempted to bake their own. Numerous bread recipes demand extensive kneading, proofing, rising and various steps which can discourage the typical home baker.
Journalist Nicola Roy was amongst these individuals – she adored the concept of fresh baked bread, but had never given it a go herself until she discovered this recipe on Instagram. The recipe was posted by Emily Scott, also known as What I Ate For Breakfast, and promised a delightful loaf with minimum fuss. Even better, it can be baked in the air fryer.
In a brief video, Emily unveiled her foolproof bread recipe that requires nothing more than Greek yoghurt and self-raising flour. No yeast and no expensive oven dishes needed – and crucially, no waiting around for hours while the dough proves, reports the Express.
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In the caption, she said: “The texture isn’t quite as light and fluffy as a loaf made with yeast (more similar to soda bread), but it’s soft with a delicious, crunchy crust and perfect for toasting or enjoyed warm from the oven slathered with butter.”
Nicola said: “This sounded good enough to me, so I got to work on making my own loaf. I was not expecting anything special for my first attempt, but the end result was so impressive and I can’t believe how easy – and delicious – it was.
“The crust was so crunchy as I was cutting the bread into slices, with the inside of the loaf gorgeous and chewy – like sourdough but even better”
“It’s even better toasted, especially when served with butter or your favourite spread. This may have been my first time making bread, but it certainly won’t be the last, especially when recipes like this exist.”
Ingredients – for the dough
500g self-raising flour
475g Greek yoghurt
Pinch of salt (optional)
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Method
Begin by weighing out your flour and yoghurt into two separate bowls. To the bowl containing the flour, add the salt and give it a quick stir. Then add the yoghurt and bring everything together using your hands, a spoon or a mixer until you have a smooth, uniform dough, adding a little water if it feels too dry.
In the meantime, prepare your egg wash by whisking an egg together with a small splash of milk — this is what gives the loaf its irresistible golden finish once baked.
Next, line your air fryer basket with greaseproof paper and place the dough inside. Generously brush the egg wash over the surface, then sprinkle with sesame seeds or whichever toppings you prefer.
Using the bake setting on your air fryer, cook the bread for 40 minutes at 160°C.
You’ll know it’s ready when you tap the base of the loaf and it produces a hollow sound.
Southampton have been charged by the EFL with allegedly spying on a Middlesbrough training session ahead of the Championship play-off semi-final first leg – an independent commission has now set a hearing date that will decide the club’s fate
The independent hearing into ‘Spygate’ is set to take place on Friday, with Southampton’s promotion hopes hanging in the balance.
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A panel comprising three legal experts is expected to convene behind closed doors in London to deliberate on the matter.
Southampton have been charged by the EFL with spying on a training session conducted by play-off semi-final opponents Middlesbrough ahead of last week’s Championship play-off first leg.
Southampton overcame Middlesbrough across both legs to secure a place in the final against Hull City.
However, the showpiece occasion, which is worth in excess of £200m to the eventual victors, is at serious risk of being postponed.
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The commission will scrutinise the charges and holds the authority to remove Southampton from the competition should they be found guilty.
Such an outcome would, however, prompt a legal challenge from Southampton’s owners ‘Sport Republic’, which would need to be resolved this weekend if the play-off final is to proceed at Wembley on May 23, reports the Mirror.
The EFL have been unable to confirm a kick-off time for the match.
In the meantime, Hull have been left in an agonising state of uncertainty as a consequence of the scandal.
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The Tigers have urged their frustrated supporters to remain patient, with fans currently unable to purchase tickets or arrange travel to London.
Tickets will not be printed or made available until the outcome of the hearing has been confirmed.
The Tigers issued a statement indicating that full details regarding ticket sales would be communicated “in due course”.
It stated: “Until then, we kindly ask supporters to refrain from contacting the ticket office while final details are being confirmed. We appreciate your continued patience and support.”
Rico Gedel is said to have attacked the former Lostprophets singer in his cell at HMP Wakefield last year
Tom Wilkinson, Press Association and Olivia Bridge Reporter in Live News Network
14:29, 14 May 2026
A convicted murderer who is on trial for killing the convicted paedophile and former Lostprophets frontman has told jurors he only feels guilt for Ian Watkins’ victims.
Leeds Crown Court has heard Rico Gedel, 25, attacked the disgraced singer in his cell at the high-security HMP Wakefield prison on October 11 last year.
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The convicted killer has denied murder, saying he wanted to be relocated from sharing a wing with sex offenders in prison, so decided to take another inmate but did not intend to kill.
Gedel has claimed co-accused Samuel Dodsworth, 44, handed him a makeshift knife prior to the attack.
Richard Wright KC, defending Dodsworth, asked Gedel if he was “pleased” that Watkins was dead to which the defendant replied: “Somewhat.”
Mr Wright asked: “You’re certainly not losing sleep over it?”
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Gedel said: “No, not really.
“What I wanted to say is, the only guilt I would feel about this is how his victims felt.
“I know from my own experiences, with friends and family being sexually assaulted, I don’t know if they would have wanted that (Watkins’s death).
“But that’s my only guilt.”
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Mr Wright clarified if Gedel meant that Watkins’s victims might have wanted him to have a hard time in prison and would see his “death is an easy option”.
Gedel replied: “I felt a bit guilty for them because they didn’t get that opportunity.”
Jurors heard how Gedel was convicted of murder in his early 20s, which he continued to deny, and he was sentenced to life with a minimum term of 27 years.
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Mr Wright pointed out Gedel has changed his defence statement three times, including one he completed only the day before, and questioned why he was now claiming Dodsworth – a convicted rapist – handed him the knife.
Mr Wright said Gedel was now saying that “because it’s convenient and, frankly, it’s good fun”.
Gedel replied: “I did get the knife from Dodsworth.”
Later, the defendant told Tom Storey KC, prosecuting: “I don’t like fighting, in every fight there is a possibility I could lose and I don’t want to end up injured.
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“There are serial killers in Wakefield.
“I am around serious people like that, I know the possibility for me could also be death.”
Mr Storey played body-worn camera footage as guards held Gedel in a cell while other officers tried to save Watkins’s life, four minutes after the attack.
Gedel was shown smiling and saying: “Hopefully he goes to sleep.”
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Gedel told the court: “There was part of me that wanted him to die, there was another part of me that didn’t want him to die.
“That was a bad concoction.”
He explained why he was grinning, saying he had also smiled during the court proceedings, saying: “Smiling is the only way I mask my emotions in front of other people.”
Gedel, who was initially referred to by police as Rashid Gedel, and Dodsworth both deny murder and possession of a makeshift knife in prison.
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Watkins was jailed for 29 years in December 2013, with a further six years on licence, after admitting a string of sex offences – including the attempted rape of a fan’s baby.
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Theo Silverton was murdered last month, and fans of the ITV soap have seemingly ruled out the six named suspects
Coronation Street fans think they may know what happened to Theo Silverton when he was murdered last month – and have ruled out the six named suspects.
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It was revealed back in February that one of five Weatherfield villains would end up dead following a grim murder on the famous cobbles. It was confirmed at the time that the body would be found by Betsy Swain on the night of her mum, Lisa Swain’s, wedding to Carla Connor, and it would either be Theo, Carl Webster, Jodie Ramsey, Megan Walsh or Maggie Driscoll.
Fans of the ITV soap went on to see the couple tie the knot in an emotional ceremony, which saw them make history as the first two women to successfully marry in Weatherfield, but Betsy wasn’t seen making her deadly discovery.
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That wasn’t seen until a week later, after an episode of the soap was dedicated to each possible victim, as a horrified Betsy discovered Theo’s lifeless body, stopping her in her tracks as she prepared to head into town to continue her mum’s wedding celebrations.
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It came after Corrie viewers saw Theo breaking the condition of an order to stay away from his husband, Todd Grimshaw, who bravely reported his partner to the police after suffering domestic violence at his hands for months. Theo wasn’t pleased to find Todd at their flat, getting ready to leave for Thailand.
After an altercation in the flat, which saw George Shuttleworth helping Todd to escape, despite being hit by the villain himself. But as the police arrived, Theo managed to escape, only to confront Todd once more. Luckily, George Shuttleworth arrived in the nick of time and managed to diffuse the situation.
However, that wasn’t the end. Despite being hit by Theo himself, George kicked off his next plan by pretending that he had a cramp in his leg before he dived out of his seat and towards Theo, managing to drag him into the bathroom while Todd tied a dressing gown cord around the handle to stop him leaving, leaving the pair time to escape.
But as the police arrived, Theo managed to escape, and later, as the evening set, he found Todd once more. The undertaker had jumped in a taxi to head to the airport for his trip, only to realise he had forgotten his phone. He stopped the taxi and asked the driver to wait while he went back to get it, only to find Theo facing him on the dimly lit street, holding his missing phone.
The next time we saw them was during the victim reveal episode, which aired on May 1, when Todd played a dangerous game of cat-and-mouse to outsmart a vengeful Theo. Todd managed to hide, and he called Christina Boyd to let her and George know what had happened. It wasn’t long before Christina set off to go and find him, warning George to stay at the house.
Meanwhile, Summer Spellman found herself caught in the crossfire when she came face-to-face with a sinister Theo, who forced her to hand over her phone, which he then chucked out of the window. Soon, outside, a jovial Betsy was given the shock of her life as she stumbled across the villain’s body.
It has now left Todd and his loved ones, George, Christina, and Summer, among the possible murder suspects, alongside Gary Windass and Theo’s ex-wife, Danielle Silverton, who could also be guilty of Theo’s demise as DS Lisa Connor-Swain and DC Kit Green’s investigation gathers pace.
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But now, Corrie viewers think it’s none of the six profiled, and that the real culprit is Sam Blakeman, as his mental health continues to spiral. @swoosh286 said: “I’m now wondering if Sam was hallucinating thinking he saw Will on the scaffolding and it was actually he who pushed Theo to his death! We did see Sam very briefly in the murder reveal episode looking distressed without really knowing why!” @Audz32129841 replied: “This really could be how Theo died.”
@Her_EvilQueen commented: “Are we going to get a Sam killed Theo storyline. Sus he was in that episode for all of ten seconds, is having hallucinations and it would be a easy cop out.” @libbage55 echoed: “I think it was Sam hallucinating that Theo was Will. I mean, why did they show us a little snippet of Sam in the murder episode?” @rednwhite99 added: “Was that scene of Sam hallucinating with the view of the scaffolding an hint to him being the killer of Theo thinking he was will #corrie.”
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