The cyclist’s injuries were described as serious but not life threatening

A cyclist was left with serious injuries after a hit-and-run crash. It happened in Newmarket, on the Cambridgeshire border at around 10pm on June 9 and involved a cyclist and a vehicle.

It happened at the junction of Exning Road and Studlands Park Avenue. The cyclist, a woman, fell from her bike and the vehicle failed to stop at the scene. The woman, aged in her 30s, sustained serious but not life threatening injuries.

Suffolk Police are now appealing for anyone who witnessed the crash, or anyone who has dashcam footage to get in touch. Police are particularly keen to speak to two male witnesses who were believed to be in the area at the time.

Anyone with information should contact Suffolk Police on 101 quoting 37/33123/26.

The Citizen Men’s Silver Chronograph Bracelet Watch has been flagged as ‘most-viewed’ on the Argos website

Shoppers preparing for Father’s Day can take advantage of substantial savings on this watch through click and collect in a major Argos sale. A watch makes for both a meaningful keepsake and a useful present, with the retailer currently offering an extensive selection of discounted watches from brands including Sekonda and Citizen, available to browse on their website here.

The Citizen Men’s Silver Chronograph Bracelet Watch has been flagged as ‘most-viewed’ on the website, with its price slashed from £200 to £120. Featuring an elegant blue face, this watch has earned nearly five stars from satisfied customers online.

On the Argos website, the full product description reads: “This Quartz men’s Chronograph watch from Citizen features a stainless steel bracelet and case, a blue dial with stopwatch functionality, date window, luminous hour and minute hands and is water resistant to 100 metres.”

Features of the watch include:

• Analogue display
• Blue dial
• Case width 44mm
• Stainless steel case
• Silver coloured stainless steel bracelet
• 22mm lug width
• Battery power
• Quartz movement
• Water resistant to 100m
• No bezel
• Chronograph watch
• Date display
• Stopwatch feature

Meanwhile, on the Debenhams website, customers have been raving about the STÜHRLING Original Menai Dual Time Automatic 47mm Skeleton dial, which has been slashed by 88%. The Debenhams website shows it was initially priced at £1,895 and has been reduced to £221.25 (prices correct at time of publication), reports the Liverpool Echo.

For those with a more generous budget, H Samuel’s website features the Citizen Sport Eco-Drive Chronograph Black Dial and Stainless Steel Watch at £399.

Looking at the Argos reviews for the watch, one customer commented: “The watch is stunning, easy to see the time with the blue face and chrome digits. Also nice and chunky.”

Another review stated: “This is the second Citizen watch like this I have bought for my husband for everyday wear. He just really likes the watch, he said it’s reliable and he can see the time without putting his glasses on! It’s a good looking watch. His other one lasted 15 years, so great value.”

A third satisfied buyer remarked: “I bought this as a present for my son-in-law. It was very well received!”.

Another review noted: “Amazing stylish classy watch, looks the part. Everyone likes this watch, it is amazing. Great purchase.”

That said, one customer did note that they’d prefer it if the watch was solar powered. This was reflected in a review which read: “Fantastic watch I’ve got a few Citizen watches. Lovely, just wish this one was solar powered like the rest of my other watches.”

Another did mention that the watch is a ‘bit on the heavy side’ which could be worth bearing in mind.

You can check out the discounted watch on the Argos website here.

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A former London Clinic healthcare worker has been issued a formal caution by the Information Commissioner’s Office

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A former employee at the London Clinic has received a formal caution from the Information Commissioner’s Office following the deliberate misuse of the Princess of Wales’ confidential medical records and an attempt to sell them for personal gain.

The healthcare worker was employed at the private hospital where Kate Middleton underwent abdominal surgery. They were struck off and dismissed following an investigation into allegations that medical records had been unlawfully accessed by staff in 2024.

As previously reported by The Mirror, at least one member of staff attempted to view Kate’s notes while she was a patient at the prestigious central London hospital in January 2024. The Princess was admitted for abdominal surgery on 16 January 2024.

The ICO launched a criminal investigation in March 2024 into the unlawful obtaining and disclosure of medical information to a third party without the consent of the data controller, after the London Clinic reported a data breach.

At the time, it was reported that at least one member of staff had attempted to access Kate’s notes during her stay at the private central London hospital in January, reports the Daily Star.

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The ICO announced on Wednesday: “Following a full assessment under the Code for Crown Prosecutors and the ICO’s Prosecution Policy, the ICO issued a now former healthcare professional from London with a formal caution in relation to an offence under section 170(5) of the Data Protection Act 2018.

“The conduct involved the deliberate misuse of highly sensitive personal information and an offer to disclose it for financial gain, representing a clear breach of trust.”

The ICO said a caution was “the appropriate and proportionate enforcement response”.

It added: “We also considered whether there were any wider organisational issues arising from the healthcare provision in this matter. Based on the evidence available, we did not identify any failings that would meet the threshold for regulatory enforcement.”

Ian Hulme, executive director for regulatory supervision, said: “People should be able to trust that the personal information they’re giving to healthcare settings is safe and protected from exploitation. When this trust is broken, it’s right that the law allows us to take action.

“We will not hesitate to pursue criminal prosecution where it is necessary and proportionate to do so.”

The King was also receiving care at the facility during the same period as Kate, undergoing treatment for his enlarged prostate. During his three-night admission, doctors discovered he had a “form of cancer”, for which he continues to receive treatment.

Buckingham Palace was contacted over the alleged breach concerning Kate, as the clinic assured the King’s private medical records had not been assessed.

Speaking to the Mirror, a source said: “This has been a complex and delicate matter involving a senior member of the royal family and one of the world’s most trusted hospitals.

“There has been great anxiousness on all sides and it has been wholly appropriate that the correct procedures during the investigation have been followed.”

A spokesperson for The London Clinic said: “We all take considerable pride in delivering the very highest standards of care and discretion for every patient at The London Clinic. We are pleased our work with the ICO has brought this sad and isolated incident to a conclusion. There were no regulatory breaches by the hospital.”

An email shows Reform prioritising Makerfield over the seats in the North East of Scotland.

Reform UK has been accused of “giving up” in two Scottish by elections after party members were ordered to campaign in Manchester.

Martyn Greene, Scotland Director of Nigel Farage’s right wing outfit, said a “small army” was required to stop Andy Burnham winning in Makerfield.

Polls show Burnham is the favourite to win on Thursday in a contest that could end up with him challenging Keir Starmer for the job of Prime Minister.

But two Westminster by-elections are also taking place on the same day in Scotland.

The election of SNP stalwarts Stephen Flynn and Stephen Gethins means there are vacancies to fill in Aberdeen South and Arbroath and Broughty Ferry.

The Aberdeen South constituency has seen visits by high profile Reform figures, but an email by Greene has urged members to prioritise Makerfield.

He wrote: “Please come and help in Makerfield by-election from Monday 15th onwards. We need as many boots on the ground as we can possibly get.

“Latest polling shows it’s absolutely neck and neck between ourselves and Labour. We know that if Burnham is elected, then he will immediately seek to replace Starmer as the Prime Minister. Having a PM which is even harder to the left than Starmer will be an absolute disaster for the country!”

Greene asked members to complete a form to show which days this week they could travel to Manchester.

He concluded: “We really do need a small army to help us campaign in these final days. Please help if you can.”

A Scottish Tory source said: “They are giving up.”

Sources say Aberdeen South is a two-way fight between the SNP and the Tories after the collapse of the Labour vote.

Insiders expect the SNP to hold the Arbroath and Broughty Ferry seat.

Over the last 10 years, Manchester has embarked on an intense period of change. Skyscrapers have been popping up left, right and centre, and every other minute, another new brunch spot seems to appear.

Against this backdrop though, is a housing market that’s becoming increasingly unaffordable for many locals, as new statistics reveal that Manchester — not London — is now the top UK city for property price growth.

Over the last 10 years, the average in the area, affectionately nicknamed ‘the rainy city,’ has skyrocketed by 63%.

Now, the average asking price for a home in Manchester is £261,891 —a steep jump on a decade ago, when the figure sat at £160,422.

By contrast, London has flatlined, with increases of 7% between 2016 and 2026. On average, a home in the capital typically goes on the market for an eye-watering £687,080, and while it remains the most expensive city in the UK, it’s not all that far off the £639,593 sum of 10 years prior.

Up north, social media is awash with comments from those who feel nostalgic for the Manchester of years gone by, including @keirainmanchester, who said on TikTok: ‘It’s getting more and more like London every year.’

‘I’m from the outskirts of Manc and I’ve watched it changed throughout the past 10 years,’ she continued. ‘The rent prices, the busyness, the skyscrapers, the cost of living. It’s basically London with more rain.’

‘We’ve seen the area’s appeal broaden consistently’

Colleen Babcock, Rightmove’s property expert, describes Manchester as ‘a big winner of the past decade.’

She says of the new research: ‘By contrast, London has seen much slower growth over the same period, reflecting how higher prices in the capital have limited how much further buyers can stretch.

‘Areas with lower starting price points have had more room for growth, which has contributed to a widening north-south divide in price growth trends over the last 10 years.’

Meanwhile, Maurice Kilbride, managing director at Maurice Kilbride Residential Sales in Cheadle, Greater Manchester, says ‘strong employment opportunities, significant upward investment, excellent transport links, and a vibrant lifestyle’ have attracted buyers from across the UK.

Labelling Manchester ‘one of the UK’s standout property success stories,’ he explains: ‘What’s particularly noticeable is that the city’s success has extended well beyond the centre, with surrounding suburbs also benefitting from increased demand as buyers look for a balance of space, connectivity, and quality of life.’

‘The city has never just belonged to one type of person’

James Crawford has lived in Manchester for more than 25 years – and during that time, he’s seen it change, in parts, beyond recognition.

When he first moved to the city in the early 2000s, Chorlton, which is about three miles south of the centre, felt relatively affordable.

He jokes that it was referred to as the ‘Notting Hill of the North,’ but one that still had an edge to it.

‘You could sit in a pub and be surrounded by all sorts of characters,’ the PR tells Metro. ‘It still has its own identity, but parts of it now feel more affluent and polished. It’s hard to imagine many first-time buyers getting into Chorlton now in the way they once would.

‘There has clearly been gentrification and some people will feel pushed out of the areas they would naturally have expected to live in.’

However, in his view, Manchester is ‘not London’ and places like Levenshulme, Whalley Range, and other parts of south and east Manchester are still attracting the attention of people who want to get on the ladder, particularly young professionals and families.

‘The real issue is that people are being priced out of the exact parts of Manchester they would most like to live in,’ he says.

‘It still has affordable pockets if people are willing to look a little further out or compromise on location. The city’s growth is creating pressure, but it’s also creating new neighbourhoods and new opportunities.’

These days, dad-of-four James lives in Urmston, having moved out of Chorlton because he wanted more space for his family — and, crucially, a garden.

He’s still proud to be a Mancunian, even after all these years. A DJ local to him once laughed about Stockport being the ‘new Berlin’; a sentiment which has stuck and he’s since seen repeated.

‘The city has never just belonged to one type of person,’ he reflects.

‘Manchester has students, entrepreneurs, creatives, working class people, musicians, football fans, and people who have lived here for generations all rubbing together. That mix is part of what gives the city its energy.’

James isn’t concerned that Manchester is becoming successful. He’s proud of that fact. His concern lies in the future of the neighbourhoods that made that city ‘so attractive in the first place.’ He doesn’t want to see them become ‘so expensive they lose part of that mix.’

He concludes: ‘You want growth, better restaurants, better jobs and better places to live, but you don’t want the city to become sterile.’

Rachael Robinson, from Bolton St Catherine’s Academy, has been named a Silver Award winner in the Pearson National Teaching Awards in the Teacher of the Year in a Secondary School category.

She was recognised for her commitment to helping pupils achieve their full potential.

Ms Robinson is now in the running for the national Gold award, which will be announced at a prestigious awards ceremony in London and on BBC One’s The One Show later this year.

She was nominated for the award by pupils past and present, as well as colleagues and parents, all of whom praised her “fantastic” teaching and impact in the classroom.

She is one of 99 educators honoured as Silver winners on National Thank a Teacher Day, which celebrates the work of teachers and the positive difference they make every day.

The Pearson National Teaching Awards are run by the Teaching Awards Trust, an independent charity established over 25 years ago.

Sir Michael Morpurgo, author, former Children’s Laureate and President of the Teaching Awards Trust, said: “The dedication and impact of those involved in educating young people is truly remarkable.

“Their influence extends well beyond the classroom.

“Long before children find their voice, their confidence, or their calling, there is usually a teacher who helped them get there, working patiently and persistently, and often without any recognition at all.

“That is what makes National Thank a Teacher Day so important.

“It is a rare and well-deserved moment to celebrate our teachers and say we are grateful.

“I am especially proud to congratulate this year’s Silver award winners.

“In a world that moves quickly and demands so much, you have chosen to invest your time, energy and passion into future generations, and that is something truly worth celebrating.”

Sharon Hague, CEO of Pearson UK, also paid tribute to this year’s winners.

Ms Hague said: “For many of us, a teacher was the person who helped us believe in ourselves and recognise what we were capable of.

“Every day, educators support young people to be the best they can be, nurturing their potential and leaving a lasting impact that follows them into adulthood.

“We are proud to take this opportunity to say thank you to the teachers up and down the country who make our schools so special.”

Bridget Phillipson, secretary of state for education, said: “On Thank a Teacher Day we stop to appreciate the extraordinary lengths teachers go to, every single day, to inspire the young people in their classrooms.

“I know more than most how great teachers shape young lives.”

The study, known as the AFFECT trial, is funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) and launched by the Academic Cardiovascular Unit (ACU) at The James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough.

It aims to determine the safest and most effective blood-thinning medication for patients with heart rhythm problems following heart valve surgery.

Professor Enoch Akowuah, chief investigator for the AFFECT trial at University Hospitals Tees, said: “This is an important question for both patients and clinicians.

“We know anticoagulation is essential for patients with atrial fibrillation after mitral valve repair, but we do not yet know which treatment offers the best balance of safety and protection.

“The AFFECT Trial will provide high-quality evidence to guide national treatment decisions and improve long-term outcomes for patients across the UK and internationally.”

Each year, thousands of people in the UK undergo surgery for mitral regurgitation, a condition where the mitral valve does not close properly, causing blood to flow backward into the left atrium.

This places extra strain on the heart and can result in fatigue, breathlessness, and eventually heart failure.

Patients with additional heart rhythm disorders typically require blood-thinning medication to reduce the risk of stroke and other complications after surgery.

Current clinical guidelines recommend a vitamin K antagonist (VKA) such as warfarin, though direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) are now also widely used.

The trial will compare these options to identify which offers the best long-term results.

The study aims to enrol 1,282 adults undergoing mitral valve repair at cardiothoracic centres nationwide.

Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either a DOAC or a VKA, starting before discharge, with patients then being closely monitored for at least 12 months, with further annual check-ups for up to four years.

Researchers will evaluate stroke prevention, quality of life, and cost-effectiveness.

More than 130 patients have already enrolled and begun treatment.

Eligible patients are approached for participation by their clinical teams.

The Dawnay Arms in West Heslerton will be open for business from Thursday.

The pub closed on May 1 with the landlords citing rising running counts.

New hosts, Craig and Ian, posted on social media ” We are delighted to say that we will be having a soft opening on Thursday of this week with drinks and a warm welcome to all.

“We will be open from 4pm .

“All the villagers, estate staff, and everyone else who wants to see their village pub succeed will be warmly welcomed and, all points of view will be noted and considered.

“We will also be offering some pie and nibbles.

“The pub will then, on Friday enter its new trading pattern of 12noon opening for drinks till late, the food offering will fully available towards the end of the month.”

Emergency services descended on Warburton toll bridge

A woman has been rushed to hospital after entering the Manchester Ship Canal at Warburton toll bridge, the Manchester Evening News understands. Emergency services stormed Warburton Bridge Road, between Warrington and Trafford, this morning (June 16).

Greater Manchester Police says it was called out to concerns for a woman’s welfare. Officers found a woman in her 40s injured at the scene.

It’s understood the woman had entered the water. An image from the scene showed multiple GMP vehicles and ambulances in attendance.

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A GMP spokesperson said: “Officers attended Warburton Bridge Road, Lymm, at around 7am today (June 17) following reports of a concern for welfare. One woman, aged in her 40s, was located at the scene and is currently being treated in hospital for her injuries.”

Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said it also attended the scene to support police. Warburton Bridge Road was blocked off while emergency services worked at the scene. It has since reopened.

A person is in custody in an investigation of a large cross set on fire in a well-known Chicago park, police said Tuesday.

The burning cross was discovered June 9 in Grant Park, where Barack Obama delivered his acceptance speech when he was elected the nation’s first Black president in 2008.

A man identifying himself as a 21-year-old college student told WMAQ-TV that he was the shirtless person in an image distributed by police when they were looking for a suspect. But police did not immediately say Tuesday if he’s the person in custody. The man said he was protesting President Donald Trump and not making a racist statement.

“I did know about this historical relevance beforehand. But I didn’t know the severity, how racially motivated it may seem from what I did,” the man told the TV station. “Cause my protest has nothing to do with race, nothing to do with gender.”

Cross burnings in the U.S. have historically been seen as symbols of hate and intimidation against Black people and have often been connected to the Ku Klux Klan.

The Chicago Police Department’s communications office confirmed that a person was in custody in connection with the case, but no other details were released. An email seeking comment from the prosecutor’s office was sent Tuesday.

“I can’t speak to anyone’s motives. We can only speak to the impact. And the impact was devastating,” Mayor Brandon Johnson, who is Black, said when asked about the cross and the man’s remarks to WMAQ.

The man interviewed by the TV station said he was protesting the “ruling class” and Christian nationalists who support Trump. He said he put a red hat on the cross to signify a MAGA hat worn by the president’s allies.

The man said he doesn’t consider what he did a hate crime.

“I understand why it was interpreted that way, and I apologize for that, but no, the intent was not there,” he said.

Gina Miranda Samuels, faculty director of the Center for the Study of Race, Politics and Culture at the University of Chicago, said the man seemed sincere that he was not trying to send a hateful message to Black people.