The plans were scaled back earlier this year due to costs ‘soaring’

Plans to build a new activity centre at one of the best parks in the UK have taken a major step forward. In 2021, the Nene Park Trust had plans approved to build a new indoor activity centre in the former Lakeside car park in Ferry Meadows, Peterborough.

Ferry Meadows recently retained its status as one of the best parks in the UK, as it was awarded the Green Flag status.

The original plans included an Olympic-standard climbing facility and all-weather indoor activity centre. In May of this year, these plans were scaled back due to rising costs.

The trust proposed a “smaller, less expensive building”. The plans have now taken a major step forward, as the Nene Park Trust has officially submitted its plans to Peterborough City Council.

Matthew Bradbury, chief executive of Nene Park Trust said: “We’re confident that these revised plans for the activity centre at Ferry Meadows offer an exciting development for the park and the city of Peterborough.

“As a charity, our objective is to provide recreation for the public through the park and its facilities, both for Peterborough’s residents and all our visitors and through the activity centre we would be able to offer indoor recreation, in all weathers, all year round.

“Climbing – especially bouldering – is a growing sport across the UK – and as it now features in the Olympics it’s great that we can support aspiring climbers of all ages to fulfil their dreams.”

The trust held a public information event in April, which resulted in a “mixed response” to the new plans. However, the response was largely positive.

Following the consultation, the trust has made some changes to the internal plans. The trust has been working with Butcher Bayley Architects (BBA) on the proposals.

Luke Butcher, co-founder and director of BBA said: “We’re pleased to have supported Nene Park Trust in developing the revised plans for the Lakeside Activity Centre.

“Responding to a changing funding and construction landscape has meant designing a simpler, more efficient building, but the ambition is undimmed: a welcoming, year-round home for climbing, activity and play, sitting comfortably in its lakeside setting.

“As a practice with deep Peterborough roots, we’re proud to be shaping a building that will open up new leisure opportunities for Ferry Meadows and the wider city.”

The first phase of the build will offer an indoor roped climbing wall, as well as bouldering. The plans also propose a small cafe, children’s play area, small gym and accessible changing rooms.

Jeremy Wilson, founder of Lakeland Climbing Community, partners on the internal design and management of the activity centre said: “We are thrilled to be working with Nene Park Trust on this Peterborough project. The location, park setting and architect-designed building are an amazing backdrop for what we hope to create at the heart of the scheme. We have been really impressed by the team and look forward to working closely with them to bring this project to fruition.”

Subject to approval and remaining funding being secured, construction is set to begin in early 2027. The opening date for the first phase of the centre is proposed to be in early 2028.

A driver has been arrested after a car crash killed four people including a baby girl on the A38 in Derby.

The red Hyundai car, containing five people from Leeds, had left the dual carriageway and crashed into trees.

Paramedics were called to a stretch of the road between the A50 Toyota Island and the A516 at 11pm on Saturday.

Two women, aged 18 and 30, along with a 36-year-old man, were declared dead at the scene.

A baby girl was taken to hospital, where she was pronounced dead.

The driver, a 33-year-old man, was taken to hospital to be treated for serious injuries, where he remains today.

He has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

The road was closed for several hours while emergency services dealt with the crash.

A Derbyshire Police spokesman said: ‘The relatives of those involved have been notified and are being supported by specialist officers.

‘Our thoughts are with them at this most distressing time.

‘Anyone who witnessed the crash is urged to please come forward.

‘We would also like to hear from anyone who has any dash cam footage which may have captured the incident.’

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Four people including a baby died in a fatal crash on the A38 near Derby, with the driver arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving

Four individuals have lost their lives and another has sustained injuries after a late-night collision on the A38 near Derby.

Emergency crews were summoned to the location on a section of the road between the A50 Toyota Island and the A516 at approximately 11pm on Saturday (July 25). Officers attended following reports that a red Hyundai vehicle, carrying five occupants, had veered off the carriageway and collided with trees, Derbyshire Live reports.

In a statement released on Sunday evening, police confirmed that two women, aged 18 and 30, alongside a 36 year old man, were declared dead at the scene.

A force spokesperson continued: “A baby girl was taken to hospital where she was sadly pronounced dead a short while later. All four were passengers in the vehicle. The driver – a 33-year-old man – was taken to hospital to be treated for serious injuries where he remains today.

“He has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. All those involved are from Leeds in West Yorkshire. Our thoughts are with them at this most distressing time.”

The carriageway remained shut for several hours while emergency services managed the incident, though it has now reopened. The families of those affected have been informed and are receiving support from specialist officers.

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Anyone who witnessed the collision is being urged to come forward. Derbyshire police are also appealing for anyone with dash cam footage that may have recorded the incident.

Information can be provided to the police on 101, quoting incident number 26*442464. You can also get in touch anonymously with the independent charity CrimeStoppers by calling 0800 555 111, or by visiting the CrimeStoppers website by clicking here.

Angie Best took to social media on her 74th birthday to share a health update after recently declaring that she was cancer-free and admitted she needs further operations

Angie Best needs to undergo two more operations following her cancer battle. The model, 74, recently underwent treatment for Stage 3 colon cancer and recently announced she had beaten the disease.

But, as she celebrated her birthday on Sunday and thanked fans for their well-wishses, she revealed that whilst she is still “cancer-free,” she still needs to undergo medical interention on her liver.

Speaking in a video posted to Instagram, she said: “I just want to say a very big heartfelt thankyou to all of you who wished me a happy 74th birthday. So, I just have to clear a little something up.

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“So, you know I told you I was cancer-free? Well I am – except I’ve got the bits in my liver that are cells that metastasised from the colon to the liver.

“I’ve got some little ones on the left hand side and some big ones on the right hand side.. They have to be got rid of, so I’ve got two liver operations to do and then I’m done, so, wish me luck – again!”

She captioned the post: “I played down the liver ops but will update what they are later.” The former wife of late footballer George Best was instantly supported by fans in the comments section of her post, with one writing: “happy birthday wishes angie [red heart emoji] keep your eye on the prize, what would you like to do post op…”

Another said: “Sending love and hugs your way and hope it all goes smoothly for you,” whilst a third reminded the former Celebrity Big Brother star: “You are so strong.”

Before revealing that she was cancer-free, Angie announced that the cancer had spready to her liver. She underwent an intensive plan of treatment in order to remove the tumours.

Angie, whose son is TV personality Calum Best, posted a video explaining how her cancer journey has gone, the final step in her treatment plan and revealing how she wants to “reinvent” herself now she’s been given the rest of her life back.

Speaking in an Instagram video, she explained the full process, captioning the clip: “Bit different from all the miserable videos of the last 7 months. I’m a truly happy grateful girl, it’s over.”

The star revealed that she was discharged from hospital after having keyhole surgery (laparoscopy) to remove the last part of the cancer.

She said: “The chemo and the immunotherapy prior had shrunk my 30cm lump down to a little tiny bit that was attached to the colon. They shrunk it, now we go in and cut it out…

“A bit like an interior designer coming in and moving the furniture around, but it still works. So then it’s done, they sew you up, then they wait three days, and in those three days, they give you fluids only.

“So of course I lost so much weight, this is why I look so drawn, but I’m not worried about that because I’ve just been eating some shrimp tempura and I’m gonna gain that weight back again without no worries about that. On the fourth day, they give you your first meal, a very sensible meal, all white.

“And then they wait for the next morning to see if you go to the bathroom. I did. And again the next day and again the next day, so everything was working as it should perfectly in my little colon.”

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Bedfordshire Police said a 17-year-old boy was rushed to hospital following the incident in Kingsway Recreation Ground, Luton, shortly after 6.30pm on Friday

Police have charged a 16-year-old boy with murder after a 17-year-old was fatally stabbed at a UK skate park.

Three teenagers have also been arrested as part of an ongoing investigation into the fatal stabbing of a 17-year-old boy in Luton on Friday (July 24).

The victim was taken to hospital with multiple stab wounds but sadly died shortly afterwards, police said.

The further three 17-year-old boys were arrested on Saturday (July 25) and Sunday (July 26) all on suspicion of murder, violent disorder and carrying a weapon.

A 16-year-old boy who was arrested on Friday has since been charged with murder and remanded in custody.

Another 17-year-old boy, also arrested on Friday who was being treated in hospital for serious injuries, is now in police custody.

Detective Chief Inspector Nick Gardener said: “We are progressing our investigation, and we are continuing to appeal to anyone who was in the area, or witnessed the events leading up to the disorder to please get in touch.

“Our officers are continuing to carry our additional high-visibility patrols, and we are continuing to engage with local members of the public.

“We would also like to remind the public not to share any distressing videos or images as this can be concerning for families involved, but also form a vital part of the police investigation.”

Gardener has expressed wishes of condolences to the victim family on Friday. He said on the day: “Horrific violence in Luton has sadly cost a teenage boy his life today.

“Our thoughts are first and foremost with the loved ones of the boy who lost his life in such tragic circumstances.”

Anyone with information is urged to visit the Bedfordshire Police website or call 101 and quote reference Operation Crownbeacon.

Oil prices eased in early trading Sunday, falling further from a two-month high set last week, after the United States and Iran refrained from launching military strikes in the Persian Gulf for a second straight day.

The price for a barrel of Brent crude oil to be delivered in September dropped 4.9% to $92.02 shortly after trading resumed. The decline followed a 3.9% drop on Friday.

Brent crude, the international standard, briefly hit $102 a barrel last week. That was $30 more than the most actively traded contract in the Brent market was going for early in the month, and the highest it had been since May.

Oil prices surged this month because of increased fighting in the Middle East and worries a return to all-out war would further slow the global flow of crude.

The ability of tankers to pass safely through the Strait of Hormuz has been the central concern for the oil market since the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran in late February. The narrow strip of water off Iran’s coast is the route through which a fifth of the world’s oil typically leaves the Persian Gulf and heads to customers worldwide, and the conflict has largely halted shipping traffic.

Oil producers have since searched for alternative routes, but those are under pressure too. Last week, attacks hit Saudi oil tankers that were using the Red Sea to leave the region. When less oil is available for customers to buy, the price goes up and fuel prices do as well.

In the United States, the average price for a gallon of regular gasoline on Sunday was $4.11, up from $3.90 a month ago and just $3.15 a year ago, according to motor club AAA.

If oil prices stay elevated, it could lead to higher prices for every product that gets shipped, trucked or flown around the world, including groceries. Although the U.S. economy continues to grow, the ongoing conflict with Iran has dragged consumer confidence in it lower.

The reacceleration of oil prices this month took place just as inflation had begun to slow more than economists expected. Now, traders believe inflation pressures have grown enough that they’re betting on a 36% chance the Federal Reserve will hike its main interest rate at an upcoming meeting, according to data from CME Group.

Higher interest rates would help keep a lid on inflation, but they could also slow the economy by making it more expensive for all kinds of Americans and businesses to borrow.

Long-term U.S. mortgage rates have already hit their highest levels in nearly a year, for example, chilling the housing industry. And more expensive borrowing could slow the boom in building artificial-intelligence data centers, which have become a big engine for the U.S. economy’s growth.

While oil prices have given back some of their big July gains, much uncertainty still remains.

The price for a barrel of benchmark U.S. oil to be delivered in September fell 5.6% to $84.34 on Sunday. It dropped 3.1% on Friday.

In the oil market, traders are buying and selling contracts for barrels of oil to be delivered many months in the future. The price for a barrel of Brent crude to be delivered in October, which is now the most actively traded part of the market, fell 4.6% to $87.48.

Despite it being a Monday, the Moon in Capricorn gives an easy and relaxed feel to the day ahead. Don’t be tempted to remain rigid in a routine.

Gemini, Taurus and Aries, you’re rejuvinated with a new sense of play and energy today. Your social circle sparkles brightly.

Don’t take the day before you too seriously. Stay malleable and great things will happen.

Ahead, you’ll find all star signs’ horoscopes for today: Monday July 27, 2026.

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Aries

March 21 to April 20

You could find yourself with lots of social options this week. Very often, Mondays see us lock back into routines, but such is the flexible nature of life these days, if your schedule can be more elastic, do make time to have fun, and yes, even be jolly. The Sun’s sparkling link to Uranus encourages switching things up and looking to bring a spark to all you do, Aries.

Head here for everything you need to know about being an Aries

Taurus

April 21 to May 21

The Moon in Capricorn gives you a desire to feel freer. One of the ways you can do this is to gain fresh perspectives on home, family, or finances, and this can help you to feel more secure. Small changes now can have lasting benefits. The part of you that can be wary of change is challenged, but the chances are you’re ready for some different approaches, Taurus.

Head here for everything you need to know about being a Taurus

Gemini

May 22 to June 21

Late April saw the electric vibe of Uranus enter your sign for the next seven years. The chances are life has not been dull. Whether you have been flexing quickly out of stale or stagnant situations or embracing new beginnings, it has fed your natural need to be mentally stimulated. You get an extra shot of vibrant energy into the mix today. Look to use it quickly!

Head here for everything you need to know about being a Gemini

Cancer

June 22 to July 23

Many of us have interests over time that make way when other demands beckon. Think back over yours. Is there is an old hobby or talent that can be brought back into the open, dusted down, and reapplied in a fresh and imaginative way? You don’t have to trumpet this to others, so gently test out how you could reapply it in a way which suits your current circumstances.

Head here for everything you need to know about being a Cancer

Leo

July 24 to August 23

Being ruled by the Sun, his yearly passage through your sign revives your vitality, strengthens your will, and adds to your drive. Today, as he links to maverick planet Uranus, someone could quickly and unexpectedly be drawn to you. This could be the start of a really upbeat friendship or an idea that sparks a new venture or interest in a uniquely brilliant way.

Head here for everything you need to know about being a Leo

Virgo

August 24 to September 23

The Moon in Capricorn may be the most cautious part of her journey, but for you it’s a good chance to express your enjoyment of life or connect well with loved ones. It can also arouse your creative qualities, and with the Sun and Uranus linking boldly today, a germ of an idea that has been in the back of your mind can jump to the forefront and really enthuse you.

Head here for everything you need to know about being a Virgo

Libra

September 24 to October 23

With the Moon in a more cautious area, you might be happiest at home and connecting with familiar places and faces. And yet, the gregarious link between the Sun and Uranus is a whole lot more outgoing. Perhaps you can find a way to link the two areas. Spending time with someone you know well, perhaps trying out a local activity, could be just the way to do so.

Head here for everything you need to know about being a Libra

Scorpio

October 24 to November 22

There is a paradox about you. On one hand, you can have a strong appreciation of what you know well and are familiar with, but you have another side which can see you switched on to gizmos and tech. Today, your openness to embracing novel approaches, and having the confidence to front them up, can shine through like a beacon and also bolster your reputation.

Head here for everything you need to know about being a Scorpio

Sagittarius

November 23 to December 21

You have an appreciation of spontaneity that few can match. With your ruler Jupiter, which loves new experiences, your fiery passion, and your mutable, flexible nature, you have all the attributes to swiftly flex and flow. Sometimes life’s demands can constrain all this, but an electric link between the Sun and Uranus today is the perfect planetary union to set you free.

Head here for everything you need to know about being a Sagittarius

Capricorn

December 22 to January 21

The Moon is in your sign for the first time since the Capricorn Full Moon at the end of June and can give you an edge, pushing you to go with what feels right for you personally. From this, positive changes around shared resources, investments, or emotional bonds are possible. Most of all, trust can deepen through honest, direct, and authentic communication.

Head here for everything you need to know about being a Capricorn

Aquarius

January 22 to February 19

Although the Moon is in a more reflective area, which can see you quieter to begin with, a stunning alliance between your modern planetary guide, Uranus, and the mighty Sun can see some exciting connections shape up. This could be with someone new who has entered your orbit of late, or it could be by bringing a lighter and brighter vibe to an existing relationship.

Head here for everything you need to know about being an Aquarius

Pisces

February 20 to March 20

Uranus has been pushing you to freshen things up on the home front. Be it decluttering, simplifying, or using your abode as your workspace, this is a strong vibe. With the Sun linking back to him, the chances are you can find some more refinements which help to improve things further. These don’t have to be a big leap; small adjustments can soon add up.

Head here for everything you need to know about being a Pisces

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By PERKIN AMALARAJ, FOREIGN NEWS REPORTER

Published: 23:13 BST, 26 July 2026 | Updated: 00:07 BST, 27 July 2026

A heavily pregnant mother-to-be was kidnapped, stabbed to death and had her baby torn from her womb, days after she revealed she was going to have a girl. 

María Camila Potosí, 21, was eight months pregnant when she disappeared after leaving her home in Cali, Colombia, on July 16 for a routine antenatal check. 

The young woman was found on Monday wrapped in sheets and underneath her blanket four miles from her home. 

Police in the city found she had been stabbed multiple times and that her unborn child had been cut from her womb and was missing. 

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CCTV footage showed her climbing onto the back of a motorcycle ridden by a woman she met two months earlier through a local support scheme for pregnant women. 

The rider has reportedly changed her story to investigators and is still a central focus of the probe into Potosí’s tragic death. 

Cops are also still looking for the missing child. 

Potosí’s mother, Alba Gomez, has urged her daughter’s killers to return her granddaughter, who she named Alahia. 

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María Camila Potosí, 21, (pictured) was eight months pregnant when she disappeared after leaving her home in Cali, Colombia

Before she disappeared, she shared videos of a happy gender reveal party for her unborn daughter

She said in an interview with local media: ‘The only thing I ask with this appeal and with the hopeful faith I hold that my baby is alive – is for her to be found.

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‘I ask that the people who have her search their hearts and return her to me.’

Just hours before she was kidnapped, Potosí had helped care for a sick relative at her sister-in-law’s home in Meléndez before her appointment. 

She then told her mother about a last-minute medical errand. Her husband raised the alarm when she failed to return home. 

Before she disappeared, she shared videos of a happy gender reveal party for her unborn daughter. 

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She was seen smiling next to her husband, just a few weeks before she was due to give birth. 

The case is being investigated as a potential femicide, though no arrests have been made yet.  

Cali human rights ombudsman Gerardo Mendoza demanded a ‘swift, exhaustive investigation with a gender focus’.

CCTV footage showed her climbing onto the back of a motorcycle ridden by a woman she met two months earlier through a local support scheme for pregnant women

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Her husband (pictured) raised the alarm after Potosí failed to return home

He added that the ‘extreme gravity’ of the crime ‘cannot go unpunished’.

Meanwhile, senator-elect Jennifer Pedraza said about the case: ‘They kidnapped, tortured and murdered a 21-year-old pregnant woman. 

‘In this country, nothing happens. We demand justice.’

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Former presidential candidate Sondra Macollins said: ‘What impotence this causes. We trust that the Public Prosecutor’s Office and police will deliver rigorous answers.’

The crash took place on Market Street at around 3.40pm.

Pictures from the scene show the damage caused to the two cars. One was damaged on the driver’s side and the other from the front.

Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) were in attendance and were at the scene for approximately 30 minutes.

Paramedics were also in attendance and dealt with two casualties.

A spokesperson for GMFRS said: “Shortly after 3.40pm on Sunday 26 July, two fire engines from Farnworth and Hindley fire stations, and the Enhanced Rescue Unit from Leigh Community Fire Station, were called to attend a road traffic collision involving two cars on Market Street.

“Crews arrived quickly, made the area safe and assisted North West Ambulance Service in assessing two casualties at the scene.

“Firefighters were in attendance for approximately 30 minutes.”

Greater Manchester Police were also contacted for comment.

The vineyard was first planted in 2023

A Cambridgeshire vineyard has created its first-ever wine, made from its own vineyard. The family-run Waresley Park Estate in Cambridge is celebrating the release of its first wine, made from Bacchus grapes grown on the estate.

The first 100 bottles of wine, which have been produced using traditional methods, will be available only to members of the estate’s new wine club from this month.

Ben Griggs, managing director of Waresley Park said: “English wine has earned a growing reputation for its quality and character, and we are incredibly proud to be releasing our first vintage at Waresley.

“This wine has been years in the making and reflects both the care that has gone into the vineyard and the unique qualities of the landscape. It is fresh, elegant and unmistakably shaped by this corner of Cambridgeshire.

“To celebrate the occasion, we will certainly be raising a glass. There is nothing that will give us greater pleasure than seeing others raise their own glass too.”

Following last year’s harvest, there were enough grapes to produce 203 bottles of wine, which feature peach and garden mint flavours. The vineyard was first planted by Ben in 2023.

It was produced as part of the estate’s wider commitment to produce seasonal, locally rooted food and drink. The estate also produces its own gin, inspired by its walled gardens.