It’s hard to comprehend that Guardiola won’t be in the dugout next season when City kick off the new campaign.

It’s been a stunning decade under the Catalan coach and neither he nor City imagined it lasting as long as it has.

There’s been trophies galore and history has been written. The Treble campaign was sensational, the Champions League final win over Inter perhaps the crowning moment.

Winning four top flight titles in a row, it had never done before and might never be done again. The incredible domination of the Carabao Cup, the phenomenal consistency in the FA Cup, and of course the players, moments and magic we’ve had the privilege to witness. What a decade.

In 2025, the town was named as the best place to live in the UK

Many will get to enjoy a long weekend over the bank holiday. If you are thinking of things to do, there are many places near Cambridgeshire that you can venture out to for a day trip.

One of these is Saffron Walden, on the Cambridgeshire border in Essex. The quaint town was named as the best place to live in the UK last year, with plenty of reasons to make this a well-earned title.

Saffron Walden is full of cute independent shops and cafes, as well as historic buildings. One of its most historic buildings is St Mary’s Church, which is the largest parish church in Essex.

The church stands at the heart of the medieval town. The church has stood the test of time, as it is over 800 years old.

However, in 2023 it was struck by lightning and part of the church was badly damaged. On May 5, 2023, lightning struck the church’s tower.

Luckily, there was no damage to the structure of the church, but electronic items in the church were damaged and had to be replaced. One of the items damaged in the storm was a mechanism which stops the clock from sounding at night.

Other great parts to visit in Saffron Walden include Bridge End Garden. This is described as a “real jewel” and an “environment of great charm”, according to the Visit Saffron Walden website.

This is the perfect place for any gardening enthusiast, as it replicates garden techniques and designs from the Victorian era. Another beautiful green space to visit while in Saffron Walden is its common, which is one of the town’s oldest open spaces.

Just a 28-minute drive from Cambridge, Saffron Walden is the perfect day out in the sunshine.

The A166 is closed in the village of Fridaythorpe, east of Stamford Bridge, on Sunday afternoon (May 24).

Humberside Police said the A166 is closed in both directions between Fridaythorpe and the Roman Road/Garrowby Street Junction including Pefham Lane.

The force urged people to avoid the area.

“Road users are politely asked to avoid the A166 in both directions between Fridaythorpe and the Roman Road/Garrowby Street Junction (including Pefham Lane) whilst officers deal with an incident. Thank you for your understanding,” a police spokesperson said.

Traffic is building and moving slowly in the area due to the crash, according to the AA.

The BBC radio station’s festival is being held in Herrington Country Park in Sunderland and has already seen huge names like Fatboy Slim and Louis Tomlinson perform.

Saturday’s headliner Zara Larsson is having her moment under the sun currently, with the huge success of her summer anthem ‘Midnight Sun’.

The Swedish pop star took to the North East stage amid a bumper bank holiday weekend for weather, with temperatures pushing to nearly 30C.

Sunday will see breakout star Olivia Dean return to the region for the first time since she accompanied Sam Fender at St James’ Park last summer.

She achieved number one with her album last year.

Can you see yourself in our pictures from Saturday?

Saturday at Radio 1’s Big Weekend. (Image: North News & Pictures Ltd)

Saturday at Radio 1’s Big Weekend. (Image: North News & Pictures Ltd)

Saturday at Radio 1’s Big Weekend. (Image: North News & Pictures Ltd)

Saturday at Radio 1’s Big Weekend. (Image: North News & Pictures Ltd)

Saturday at Radio 1’s Big Weekend. (Image: North News & Pictures Ltd)

Saturday at Radio 1’s Big Weekend. (Image: North News & Pictures Ltd)

Saturday at Radio 1’s Big Weekend. (Image: North News & Pictures Ltd)

Saturday at Radio 1’s Big Weekend. (Image: North News & Pictures Ltd)

Saturday at Radio 1’s Big Weekend. (Image: North News & Pictures Ltd)

Saturday at Radio 1’s Big Weekend. (Image: North News & Pictures Ltd)

Saturday at Radio 1’s Big Weekend. (Image: North News & Pictures Ltd)

Saturday at Radio 1’s Big Weekend. (Image: North News & Pictures Ltd)

Saturday at Radio 1’s Big Weekend. (Image: North News & Pictures Ltd)

Saturday at Radio 1’s Big Weekend. (Image: North News & Pictures Ltd)

Saturday at Radio 1’s Big Weekend. (Image: North News & Pictures Ltd)

Saturday at Radio 1’s Big Weekend. (Image: North News & Pictures Ltd)

Crowds go Wild for Northern Daughters at Keel Square. (Image: North News & Pictures Ltd)

Crowds go Wild for Northern Daughters at Keel Square. (Image: North News & Pictures Ltd)

Saturday at Radio 1’s Big Weekend. (Image: North News & Pictures Ltd)

Saturday at Radio 1’s Big Weekend. (Image: North News & Pictures Ltd)

Saturday at Radio 1’s Big Weekend. (Image: North News & Pictures Ltd)

Crowds go Wild for Northern Daughters at Keel Square. (Image: North News & Pictures Ltd)

Crowds go Wild for Northern Daughters at Keel Square. (Image: North News & Pictures Ltd)

Crowds go Wild for Northern Daughters at Keel Square. (Image: North News & Pictures Ltd)

Crowds go Wild for Northern Daughters at Keel Square. (Image: North News & Pictures Ltd)

Will Olivia Dean bring Geordie rocker Fender out on stage as a special guest?

And will the Sunderland crowd accept a Magpies fan taking the stage?

At least 82 people have been killed and two are missing after a coal mine blast in northern China, officials have said.

The gas explosion at the Liushenyu Coal Mine is the worst mining disaster in China since 2009, and Chinese President Xi Jinping said no effort must be spared in the search and rescue operation.

Early on Sunday morning, rescuers deployed mine inspection robots underground, equipped with gas sensors and infrared cameras, state media reported.

The BBC’s China correspondent Stephen McDonell is at the scene of the blast in Shanxi province.

Police were called to Ayton Crescent at about 11pm on Saturday (May 23) where the victim was found with significant injuries. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

A 39-year-old woman was arrested after the police helicopter was launched. She remains in police custody while police say they attempt to locate a second suspect.

Police say they are treating it as an isolated incident and there is no risk to the public.

A cordon is in place on Ayton Crescent and Mansfield Road with crime scene investigators working at the scene.

Officers are expected to remain there for some time.

Superintendent Daryll Tomlinson, who has led the investigation overnight, said: “This is a fast-moving investigation, and we have quickly made an arrest. I would like to thank members of the public who have come forward with information, as well as the National Police Air Service for their support through the night.

“I would like to reassure the community that this is an isolated incident, with no wider risk to the public. Officers will remain at the scene in Ayton Crescent, and there will be an increased presence in the area.”

Police and CSI on the scene of the incident on Ayton Crescent/Mansfield Road, Eston (Image: CHRIS BOOTH/NORTHERN ECHO)

Police and CSI on the scene of the incident on Ayton Crescent/Mansfield Road, Eston (Image: CHRIS BOOTH/NORTHERN ECHO)

Multiple police vehicles are parked along Ayton Crescent and Mansfield Road.

Officers have been seen carrying out searches in an alleyway between the two roads, which appears to be a focal point of the investigation.

Police and CSI on the scene of the incident on Ayton Crescent/Mansfield Road, Eston (Image: CHRIS BOOTH/NORTHERN ECHO)

Police and CSI on the scene of the incident on Ayton Crescent/Mansfield Road, Eston (Image: CHRIS BOOTH/NORTHERN ECHO)

Uniformed officers are standing guard at several points around the cordon, including outside a property on Ayton Crescent and at entrances to the alleyway.

Police and CSI on the scene of the incident on Ayton Crescent/Mansfield Road, Eston (Image: CHRIS BOOTH/NORTHERN ECHO)

Police and CSI on the scene of the incident on Ayton Crescent/Mansfield Road, Eston (Image: CHRIS BOOTH/NORTHERN ECHO)

Police and CSI on the scene of the incident on Ayton Crescent/Mansfield Road, Eston (Image: CHRIS BOOTH/NORTHERN ECHO)

The North East Ambulance Service confirmed it attended on Saturday night.

A spokesperson said: “We received a call at 11.22pm on Saturday to an incident at a private address on Ayton Crescent in Eston.

“Police attended the scene and we dispatched two emergency ambulance crews, a duty officer, a doctor and the Medicar.”

Anyone with information that could assist this police is asked to call 101 quoting reference SE26098497 or report anonymously via Crimestoppers

Some 40,000 people in Southern California have been evacuated after a storage tank began leaking hazardous chemicals.

The chemical tank, used to make plastic parts, could rupture or explode, officials warned.

The tank holds between 6,000 and 7,000 gallons of methyl methacrylate and overheated on Thursday, pumping toxic substances into the air at an aerospace plastics facility in Garden Grove.

Officials ordered residents in Garden Grove to leave and expanded evacuations orders on Friday to five other Orange County cities.

Cypress, Stanton, Anaheim, Buena Park and Westminster residents have all been urged to leave after the leak couldn’t be stopped overnight.

The tank is run by GKN Aerospace, which makes parts for commercial and military aircraft.

Officials lifted the order later on Friday, but the problem worsened due to ‘damage to a valve on the tank that created additional operational challenges, preventing complete mitigation’.

Orange County Fire Authority Division Chief Craig Covey said: ‘We have a tank that is actively in crisis.

‘There are literally two options left. One: the tank fails and spills a total of about 6-7,000 gallons of very bad chemicals into the parking lot in that area.

‘Or two: the tank goes into a thermal runaway and blows up, affecting the tanks that are around them that have fuel or the chemicals in them as well.

‘This thing is going to fail, and we don’t know when. We’re doing our best to figure out when or how we can prevent it.’

Dr Regina Chinsio-Kwong, the county health officer, said the chemical could cause health issues if a vapour is released.

Methyl methacrylate can cause respiratory issues, itching and burning eyes, nausea and headaches.

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Our search found sun‑bleached prints from 1976 when the city sweltered in the heat that following the long dry spell that began the previous year.

1976 – Crowds on the slopes of Clifford’s Tower during the hot summer of 1976. (Image: Newquest)

The heatwave lasted for months – by the end of June, water supplies were becoming a cause for concern as North Yorkshire residents were asked to cut down on watering their parched gardens, or face a hosepipe ban.

York was relatively unaffected as the city’s supplies came from the River Ouse which had dropped ten inches in eight weeks.

By July 1976, temperatures were invariably in the 80s, and sometimes in the 90s.

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The fine weather was a gift for organisers of the York Festival as bumper crowds watched the outdoor theatre, music and parades.

Shirtless children baked in the heat and crowds gathered on the slopes of Clifford’s Tower for the festival where signs now ask people to stay off the grass.

Racegoers flocked to the Knavesmire, and few minded losing their shirts on the horses in that sunshine.

Older readers may remember that the North York Moors Railway withdrew steam engines on the Goathland to Pickering line as the slightest spark from the trains could start a fire on the tinder-dry moorland.

Grass fires were a very real threat, with hundreds of acres on Danby High, Glaisdale, Wheeldale and Rosedale Moors ablaze at different times. By mid-August, tax-payers had spent £9,000 on the cost of fighting the fires.

Business was booming to ice cream vendors and pubs with outdoor spaces were enjoying bumper trade.

A boat-worker keeps cool in 1984.

There were obviously memorable warm spells after that too. Who remembers the summer of ’84? These two youngsters cooled off on the Ouse in a scene not often seen or encouraged today, while a boat-worker was captured splashing her feet in the water.

These youngsters play a dangerous game on the Ouse in 1984.

Forward to 1989 and the Museum Gardens remained a popular place to be, with youngsters quenching their thirst from carton drinks while adults sipped something stronger as they caught the rays beside the Ouse.

Museum Gardens in 1989.

We hope you enjoyed these old York photos that capture some of the city’s hottest moments.

We’d love to hear your memories and see photos of your experience of past heatwaves in York.

Share your stories and photos by email to nadia.jeffersonbrown@newsquest.co.uk