Alex Hughes, who was 38, was Grimsby’s player recruitment lead, having previously held roles at clubs including Manchester City, Fulham, Blackburn Rovers and 1860 Munich.
In a statement released via the League Managers Association, former City and Stoke boss Mark Hughes said: “Jill and I are totally heartbroken by the sudden and unexpected loss of our beloved son Alex.
“Alex was a wonderful son, brother to Curtis and Xenna, devoted husband and father to Jessica and their two beautiful children Sebastian and Leonardo.
“Alex was Player Recruitment Lead at Grimsby Town FC, and had many good friends and colleagues. He will be so deeply missed by us all.
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“We ask for privacy during this sad time as we come to terms with our family’s loss.”
Alex Hughes had a brief playing career, on the books of Stockport and Wrexham, before joining Blackburn in 2007, working as a performance analyst during his father’s time as manager.
He followed Mark to Manchester City in 2008 and worked with him again at Fulham before forging his own path abroad. He joined Grimsby in 2025.
Mark Hughes has said he and his family are “heartbroken” following the sudden death of his son Alex. (Image: PA)
In a statement, Grimsby Town said: “Everyone at Grimsby Town Football Club is devastated to learn of the sudden and unexpected passing of our Player Recruitment Lead, Alex Hughes.
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“Alex was a devoted husband, proud father, beloved son, brother, and friend, and a highly valued member of the Grimsby Town family.
“Alex joined the Mariners in 2025 and quickly became a valued and highly respected member of the football club.
“Working closely with Head Coach David Artell and the football department, he played an important role in shaping the Club’s recruitment strategy and supporting the continued development of the men’s first-team squad.”
The statement added: “Beyond his professional achievements, Alex was deeply valued by those who knew him.
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“His warmth, professionalism, and positive personality made a lasting impression throughout the football club and the wider football community.”
“Countries such as Germany, Ireland, Italy and several other European destinations are attracting increasing interest from Indian students because of lower tuition costs, favourable post-study work pathways, strong employment prospects and a more attractive overall value proposition,” said Mayank Maheshwari, co-founder and COO of University Living, a student accommodation platform.
Officers were called to the beach after concerned members of the public saw the men on Sunday afternoon, June 21.
Police in Northern Ireland were called to reports of men “believed to have a knife” on a beach – only to find they were preparing for a barbecue.
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Families had been out enjoying the summer sun at Portstewart Strand, near Coleraine, in County Derry on the country’s north coast when a number of people spotted one of the men carrying the knife.
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) have moved quickly to allay fears after speaking with the men and discovering the innocent intentions behind the incident, reports Belfast Live.
Several officers were dispatched to the scene but it was quickly de-escalated. No crimes were recorded but officers did remove the knife which will be destroyed.
In a statement, PSNI said: “Police received a report of a number of men – one of whom was believed to have a knife – in the Portstewart Strand area on Sunday afternoon, 21st June.
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“Officers were immediately dispatched to the scene where they spoke with the men.
“A subsequent search of the men’s van established that they had been preparing barbecue at the beach and the knife was being used for this purpose.
“No criminal offences were noted, however the knife was removed for disposal. No further police action was taken.”
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Bowie, who was recently made an MBE for services to radio and charity in the west of Scotland, said: “The Commonwealth Games returning to Glasgow deserves a special kind of star power, so it was an honour to share a few tips with Scotland’s own global superstar, Sam Heughan, and help get him ready for the occasion.
Cristiano Ronaldo was unable to find the back of the net in Portugal’s 1-1 draw with DR Congo in the World Cup earlier this week, but Michael Owen has defended the former Manchester United forward
Michael Owen has come to Manchester United legend Cristiano Ronaldo’s defence following the forward’s display in Portugal’s World Cup opener. Ronaldo failed to get on the scoresheet as his side were held to a 1-1 draw with DR Congo earlier this week.
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Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Joao Neves broke the deadlock for Portugal on Wednesday before Newcastle striker Yoane Wissa levelled things up before half-time.
Ronaldo played the full 90 minutes of the Group K encounter, and the 41-year-old will be eager to help steer his nation to three points in their next outing against Uzbekistan on Tuesday evening.
The Al Nassr star’s display has sparked considerable debate, particularly after Lionel Messi netted a hat-trick for Argentina 24 hours earlier in their 3-0 victory over Algeria.
Now, Owen has stepped in to defend Ronaldo and outlined what Portugal must do to unlock the best from the former Manchester United and Real Madrid star, alongside a prediction for the country’s upcoming clash with Uzbekistan.
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“It did not help Cristiano Ronaldo that Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick the night before Portugal played, but I’m not having the criticism of him.,” Owen stated in the Daily Mail.
“Portugal weren’t great in their 1-1 draw with DR Congo and a lot of the fallout has been around Ronaldo and him being a problem for them.
“But hasn’t he always played like this, to a degree? He has never been a player, especially in recent years, who involves himself in the game. He will be there for the big moments, though. If he’s not scoring, it’s too easy to blame Ronaldo. At 41, he is going to be questioned.
“But how many times has this happened and he’s shut everyone up in the next game? If you’re picking Ronaldo then you have to accept what he is there for – and I wouldn’t be surprised if he responds with a hat-trick of his own against Uzbekistan.”
Following the stalemate with DR Congo, Ronaldo took to social media to deliver a pointed message to Portugal supporters ahead of the rest of their World Cup campaign.
“Not the start we wanted, but this is far from over,” Ronaldo posted on Instagram earlier this week. “Head up and focus on the next game.”
After facing Uzbekistan, Ronaldo and his Portugal teammates will then take on Colombia on Saturday night in their concluding World Cup group stage match.
Sky is knocking 20% off its entire range of Glass TVs to mark the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Until June 17, shoppers can upgrade to the Sky smart TV that’s ‘designed for football’ from £4.50 per month when taken alongside a Sky TV and Netflix package.
The Lister Arms, in Malham, currently holds a 4.5-star rating on TripAdvisor from more than 1,400 reviews.
The pub and inn sits on the village green in the heart of Malham, close to some of the Yorkshire Dales National Park’s most famous natural landmarks, including Malham Cove, Gordale Scar and Janet’s Foss.
It is ranked as one of the top B&Bs and inns in the village and has also received a Travellers’ Choice award for 2026.
The Lister Arms in Malham (Image: TRIPADVISOR)
Visitors regularly highlight the inn’s location, describing it as a convenient base for exploring the surrounding countryside.
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One reviewer called it “a lovely hikers inn” in a “beautiful, quaint rural location”, adding that Malham was “a most perfect place”.
Another visitor said it was “a well-located hotel in a fabulous area”, praising the “friendly, welcoming staff”, “comfortable, very clean rooms” and “excellent meals”.
The Lister Arms is popular with walkers visiting the area, with many guests using it as a base for trips to Malham Cove, Janet’s Foss and Gordale Scar.
One reviewer, who stayed in May 2026, said it was a “lovely place for a quiet getaway”, adding that the area was ideal for those who enjoy walking.
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They said they had visited Janet’s Foss, Malham Cove and Gordale Scar during their stay.
Food is also frequently mentioned in reviews.
One visitor, who stayed in Malham for two nights, said they ate at The Lister Arms on both evenings.
They wrote: “Superb food, delicious Beef Shin pie and a fantastic burger, both cooked well and very filling. Great selection of beers too.”
Another customer described the food as “faultless”, while others praised the breakfasts and evening meals.
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The inn’s dog-friendly approach has also been highlighted by guests.
One reviewer said: “I have never known such a dog-friendly place.”
They added that the location was “fantastic”, the accommodation was “so clean”, and the stay represented “great value”.
Several visitors also praised rooms in the Lister Barn, which offer accommodation slightly away from the main building.
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One guest described their room as “very clean, comfortable and very well appointed”, adding that staff were “friendly and efficient” and served a “delicious breakfast and evening meal”.
Another reviewer said the barn had a “brilliant lounge area with fire and drinks station”.
The inn’s atmosphere is often described as “warm and cosy”, with guests mentioning open fires, traditional pub areas and outdoor seating.
The Lister Arms is part of The House of Daniel Thwaites collection and was named Yorkshire’s Favourite Pub in 2019 at the Great Yorkshire Show.
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With its position in one of the Dales’ most visited villages, The Lister Arms remains a popular stop for walkers, tourists and overnight guests exploring Malham.
TRNSMT came to an end at Glasgow Green for 2026 with headliner Lewis Capaldi taking to the stage.
23:08, 21 Jun 2026Updated 23:09, 21 Jun 2026
Lewis Capaldi was met by cheers and rapturous applause as he closed the final day of TRNSMT 2026 with his emotive set and powerful vocals and turned the festival into a giant singalong.
The singer even issued a cheeky Father’s Day message before joking he was about to make everyone feel miserable with his songs. He said: “Happy Father’s Day to those with fathers and if you don’t have a father, I’ll be your daddy.”
The Scots singing star spoke after entering the stage to his song Hollywood swiftly followed by a powerful rendition of Grace.
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His vocals were stronger than ever as he followed up with songs including Forever and arms were raised and waved in the air as he sang anthem Bruises followed by Pointless.
Lewis reminisced about his appearances at previous TRNSMT festivals saying he was there performing for the fifth time. Asking if everyone was ok and reassuring everyone he was too, he said: “Right. I’m having a good time. Is everyone having a good time?
“Thanks for that. Hey, man. I know this is the fifth time I’ve played TRNSMT, fifth time at this festival. 2017, we played over in the King Tut’s stage. I think I had one song out at the time, maybe two. I was quite busy. It was nice. We were on the come up. It was good.
“In 2018, I opened up the main stage for the first time. It was fucking empty. I thought, ‘f***, this has gone tits up. This is not going well.’ 2019, Snow Patrol were playing. But they couldn’t play so we stepped in, and we were second to last, and we stepped on here.
“And 2022, yeah, we headlined it for the first time as I mentioned. This evening, in front of you I’m back. Thank you very much for sticking with me all this time. Thank you TRNSMT for the money over the years. It’s been nice.
“It still holds a special place because you know, we’ve done f***ing so many things here from the start we belong here. About almost 10 years later, the festival holds a special place, genuinely, and they shine the light on an incredible thing, the stars of tomorrow.“
Lewis also gave a special shout out to fellow West Lothian local Susan Boyle who was watching him at the side of the stage.
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He said: “Susan Boyle’s standing there – big shout out to Susan Boyle. I love Susan Boyle we’re from the same town. I’ll never be the most famous person from there.”
And the singer touched on his mental health and his big comeback following a break saying: “At the start of the set I mentioned I took a break for my mental health in case I wasn’t feeling so great. I am feeling better.
“When I first took that break there was a time I never thought I’d be here. To be here is really special and this song is about the time I took that break and it’s called The Day I Died.”
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The powerful song led into Lewis singing Hold Me While You Wait, the star ended on Forget Me before he returned for an acoustic guitar cover rendition of Have You Ever Seen The Rain?
He thanked Glasgow and told them he was going away for a while to write a new album and hoped everyone would be there on his return.
As the sun went down on TRNSMT Lewis thanked Glasgow for being there today and got the crowd swaying in unison to Survive. Inevitably, he then finished his set with a guitar-led rendition of his biggest hit, Someone You Loved.
As the pyrotechnics lit up the stage, it was the perfect ending to the three day long festival.
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Here’s what the stars have in store for your day (Picture: Metro.co.uk)
The Sun forges a key connnection with the North Node, bringing a reflective energy to the day before you. Take time to pause.
Pisces, Aquarius and Capricorn, the power is in your hands today. Whether it’s a conversation or your imagination, power rests where it’s needed.
This is a potent cosmic blend that could feel intense. Stay grounded, despite what is thrown at you.
Ahead, you’ll find all star signs’ horoscopes for today: Monday June 22, 2026.
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Aries
March 21 to April 20
Being an action-oriented sign, when the planets create gentle background energies, which are more about feeling than doing, you can find it disconcerting. Today can be a point in case. The best way to embrace this is not to try to override it. You may find that your usual drive and energy feel lower. So, if needs be, just give yourself the permission to pause, Aries.
Your earthy nature is complemented by some lovely, flowing, intuitive influences. A riverbed is also earth, but carries water perfectly, and today, you can have the happy knack of combining your intuition with your communications. These may see you discuss things that are practical and need clarifying or organising but still be in touch with the feelings around them.
Your mind is rarely still, but that creates a lot of energy and sparkle, which can draw people to you. However, every so often, a day will come when you are nudged to step back from these fast exchanges and consider the big picture. Today can be one of them. Whether it is your finances or your career, taking a moment to consider where you are can prove fruitful.
The Sun, newly arrived in your sign, forges a very powerful connection to the North Node. Something unplanned could have quite the impact. It could be a conversation, or it may be your inner thoughts that take you somewhere different. Engaging with ways to feel surer of your personal destiny may be part of this, but also seeing that being open-minded is important too.
A seemingly everyday conversation could have an element of intrigue. Why? Well, perhaps not because of what’s said as much as what isn’t. It may be because the other person isn’t opening up, but you can still get a feel for what’s going on, as you’re likely extra perceptive today. However, you can also lean into this person and be supportive without making a fuss.
Friendships, your network, and long-term hopes are all firmly in the picture. However, it can be a particular friend with whom you feel a deeper connection at present. You may both bring different qualities, but that’s a good thing, as you complement one another and can spur each other on. This is an opportunity to use collaboration to achieve something truly special.
Cosmic messages for Cosmic messages for Virgo today
Libra
September 24 to October 23
Your leadership credentials are to the fore. Even if you don’t see yourself as someone who fronts things up, don’t underestimate how others view your ability to make suggestions and give well-timed advice. With the Moon in Libra in a brief face-to-face with the shape-shifting energies of Neptune, any pearls of wisdom you give will likely though, be delivered with delicacy.
You often feel most comfortable when your situation feels under control, and you can apply your natural intensity to managing things in a way that feels comfortable. Today’s energies suggest you might surrender a little more and let the process guide you. This does require letting go, and that may feel like a test, but it could prove quite liberating, in a unique way.
The Moon is moving through the sign of balance, Libra, and this can see you enjoying some convivial exchanges. Whilst you can be attuned to friends, you will also want to feel they are in touch with your situation. The Sun and the North Node are in a particularly acute angle, but one that suggests you’ll want to dive deep beyond the pleasantries that today can serve up.
Your need to achieve is a big part of you. However, the expansive Jupiter has, over the last twelve months, given you the opportunity to work on your relationships, proving that there are more markers of success than status. Indeed, today, as the Sun, like Jupiter in Cancer, links to the subtle energies of the North Node, a conversation can show the importance of one tie.
Your imagination can be fabulous today. If you are writing, presenting, or formatting, you can bring an extra dimension to all of them. This can see your words and ideas shimmer with possibility as the Moon and Neptune go face to face. And also, the practical strands of your situation can flow along nicely too, and particularly if you don’t try to overanalyse them.
You might find a particular item alluring. And it’s possible that you can conjure up all sorts of reasons why you should buy this. However, as much as desire can be strong, logic can be blurred. If unsure, ask yourself what practical value it brings – but it may save you from a case of buyer’s remorse – if you convince yourself, you just have to have it!
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Captain Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum were all smiles after England won the first Test at Lord’s, apparently on the same page after a bruising Ashes winter. In the run-up to the home summer, both men denied Australia had damaged their relationship.
Assessing where they are after this episode is mainly done through the words of McCullum. The New Zealander has spoken and Stokes is yet to.
Two days before the second Test, for which Stokes was absent, McCullum repeatedly spoke of his “worry” and “concern” for the all-rounder. However, when Stokes returned to play for his county, Durham chief executive Tim Bostock said he was “bemused” by McCullum’s take.
Two things can be true at the same time. McCullum said he has been in daily contact with Stokes, and could have been given cause for concern. Meanwhile, the 35-year-old could have felt relaxed with Durham, away from everything going on with England.
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Before the Test, McCullum would not be drawn on Stokes’ future as a player or captain. He may have genuinely not known, and probably had a right to be frustrated it was Stokes, of all people, who had allowed himself to be caught up in a nightclub incident.
Following a crushing defeat in the second Test, McCullum confirmed Stokes’ return and said: “I anticipate we’ll be able to work together really well in the week coming and I’m sure that both of us have that same vision for this cricket team.”
Stokes will speak to the media on Wednesday, while England train in Nottingham for the first time on Tuesday. There will be plenty of interested observers.
From Beamish Museum to Ryhope Engines Museum and some of Newcastle’s most historic buildings, the production leans heavily on local landmarks to bring Woolf’s 1910 world to life, and many are an easy day trip.
Beamish Museum, County Durham
Beamish is the big one.
The open‑air living museum doubles for Edwardian London, its cobbled streets, trams and shopfronts giving Gharavi the scale and period detail she needed without leaving County Durham.
She has called Beamish “the jewel in the crown of the Northeast locations” and hopes the film will show national and international audiences just how extraordinary it is.
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(Image: BEAMISH MUSEUM)
Where it is: Beamish Museum, Beamish, County Durham, DH9 0RG.
Ryhope Engines Museum, Sunderland
One of the most distinctive locations is Ryhope Engines Museum, the former pumping station in Sunderland. Gharavi only discovered it while scouting, but it quickly became one of her favourites: “It’s such a gem… staggeringly good for the region,” she says.
The preserved Victorian and Edwardian beam engines give Night and Day a real industrial backbone, and the director is full of praise for the volunteers – including one called Keith, who has been involved for around 40 years.
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Where it is: Ryhope Engines Museum, Waterworks Road, Ryhope, Sunderland, SR2 0ND.
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Durham Cathedral, Durham City
Durham Cathedral brings academic prestige to the screen.
Its cloisters, already known to many from Harry Potter, are used as Cambridge University, providing a backdrop for scenes set in the rarefied world of Edwardian higher education.
Gharavi says she was drawn to the “crazy parts” of the building – arches, walkways and enclosed courtyards – that could convincingly pass for Oxbridge colleges.
Durham Cathedral doubles for Cambridge University in the movie. (Image: BRIDGE & TUNNEL PRODUCTIONS)
Where it is: Durham Cathedral, The Cathedral Office, The College, Durham City, County Durham, DH1 3EH.
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The Lit & Phil, Newcastle
The Literary and Philosophical Society – better known as the Lit & Phil – appears in several key scenes.
The independent library’s reading rooms and galleries help recreate London’s intellectual and social circles, echoing the bookish, debate‑filled spaces that run through Woolf’s novel.
Where it is: The Lit & Phil, 23 Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1SE.
The Common Room and Mining Institute (Neville Hall), Newcastle
Neville Hall, home to The Common Room (formerly the North of England Institute of Mining and Mechanical Engineers), and the adjacent Mining Institute are also used prominently.
Their wood‑panelled lecture theatre and Victorian interiors stand in for professional and academic spaces in London, with Gharavi describing the circular lecture theatre as feeling exactly like a 1910 meeting room.
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Common Room, Newcastle. (Image: GOOGLE)
Where it is: The Common Room / Mining Institute, Neville Hall, Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1SE.
Its heritage rolling stock, bridges and stations help extend the film’s period world beyond drawing rooms and libraries, adding movement and a sense of a country on the move.
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Where it is: Tanfield Railway (Marley Hill), near Sunniside, NE16 5ET.
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A region doubling for London and Cambridge
All of these locations are stitched together on screen to stand in for London and Cambridge, underlining just how versatile the North East can be as a filming destination.
For Gharavi, who has lived in the region for nearly three decades, the film is a statement of intent: proof that you can tell a major literary story using streets, stations, cathedrals and factories that Northern Echo readers know well – and can visit long after the credits roll.
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