Speaking from the conference in Munich, she said: “Action needs to be taken against Russia, there’s no doubt about that, and you will recall when Alexei Navalny was murdered back in 2024 it was our government that led the way in terms of sanctions, taking drastic action, calling for the transparent investigation of his murder.

Claudia Jaczyk, 23, tragically died at the scene.

A young woman who died in a horror crash involving a bus and car on Valentine’s Day has been named by police as Claudia Jaczyk.

Emergency services raced to the collision involving the two vehicles on Ballyrobin Road in Templepatrick, Northern Ireland, on February 14. Claudia Jaczyk, 23, who was driving the Citroen car involved, tragically died at the scene.

The driver of the bus, a man in his 60s, was taken to hospital for treatment to serious but non-life threatening injuries. Police say inquiries to establish the circumstances surrounding the crash are ongoing.

Detective Inspector Stewart from the Collision Investigation Unit told our sister title, Belfast Live: “Officers attended alongside emergency services partners, however, the driver of the Citroen was tragically pronounced deceased at the scene.

“The driver of the bus, a man in his 60s, was taken to hospital with serious injuries which are not believed to be life threatening.

“Enquiries are ongoing and anyone who witnessed the collision, or who may have digital footage which could assist with the police investigation, is asked to contact the Collision Investigation Unit on 101, quoting reference number 341 of 14/02/26.”

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York saw a brief period of sleet and snow in the early hours of today (February 15) before it quickly turned to rain.

Hilly parts of North Yorkshire saw a couple of inches of snow, making driving conditions difficult on some roads, such as the B6265 at Greenhow Hill, near Pateley Bridge, pictured here on a North Yorkshire Council webcam at just before 7.30 am.

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Slightly milder weather arrived by mid-morning, but BBC Weather has predicted there is set to be more sleet and snow tomorrow night and early on Tuesday, especially on the hills, with a possibility of further falls later in the week, including in York.

However, there currently seems little prospect of any return of the ‘Beast From The East’, which saw bitterly cold weather and heavy snowfall in York and North Yorkshire in late February 2018.

BBC Weather’s forecast for the period February 23 to March 1 says ‘there are no signs of notably cold weather at this stage and temperatures are more likely to be near or a little above average overall.’

There are two in Northern Ireland

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There are now more Michelin-starred restaurants in the UK and Ireland than ever before – check our gadget to see how close you are to a fine dining destination.

Michelin revealed its latest guide at a ceremony in Dublin on Monday night, the first time the event has been held in the country.

Ten restaurants retained their three Michelin star status, but no new names were added to the prestigious list, despite speculation that Ireland would get its first three-star restaurant.

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There are now 230 upper-crust eateries that hold a Michelin star.

This includes two in Northern Ireland, 181 in England, 15 in Scotland, seven in Wales, 23 in the Republic of Ireland, and two in the Channel Islands.

You can find out how close you are to your nearest Michelin-star restaurant using our interactive gadget below…

In the Michelin Guide Great Britain and Ireland, stars are given to restaurants and judged to be of a particularly high standard, with one, two, or three-star gradings being awarded.

Gwendal Poullennec, International Director of The MICHELIN Guides, commented: “I am delighted that this has been yet another excellent year for our Great Britain & Ireland Guide.

“In a year filled with challenges and turbulence in the industry, chefs and restaurateurs have once again shown their admirable resilience and innovation.

“This is reflected in a record number of restaurants being added to the Great Britain & Ireland Guide this year.”

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One reviewer said it was ‘by far’ the best fish and chips they’d ever tried

One of the best comfort meals has to be a classic takeaway fish and chips. There’s nothing quite like a trip to the chippy – and we have some brilliant ones around.

One chip shop just a short drive away from Cambridgeshire recently caught the eye of a TikTokker who said the food left him “flabbergasted”. Situated just outside Cambridgeshire is Bury St Edmunds, and here you can explore some utterly good finds for food spots, shops and things to do.

Alex Green, a food influencer with more than 920,000 followers on TikTok, recently visited the popular Hendo’s Fish and Chips which serves sustainable seafood and triple cooked chips along with lots of other choices.

The Hendo’s website boasts top quality ingredients, superior service and fantastically fresh fish. From the classic cod and chips, to battered halloumi, or plaice, this eatery truly offers a traditional menu.

In the caption of his video, Alex wrote: “Is this the best fish and chips shop in Bury St Edmund’s… Google definitely thinks so.” In the beginning of the video he said: “Are they incredible or are they forgettable?”

The review began by highlighting the cleanliness of the premises, the kindness of the staff, and the prime location situated next to the Abbey Gardens. Alex ordered a large cod and chips with a pot of curry sauce on the side that totalled up to a whooping £17. But did it live up to the hype?

After showing the viewers the crunch of the chips, and displaying the golden colour, he delves into it and here’s what Alex said: “These are lovely, crisp, firm, have a lovely crunch and a great taste.”

After testing out the chips with the curry sauce dip test, he continued: “I can’t even get my words out, that’s how flabbergasted I am right now.” Moving on to the cod, he praised the crunchy batter and the “succulent and juicy” inside making for a “phenomenal spot” altogether.

Alex ends the video by saying that he didn’t expect it to be this good. TikTok users were quick to respond in the comments section. With one user saying “That curry sauce is amazing.”

The chip shop has also received plenty of glowing reviews elsewhere, and one said “These folks truly know what great food should taste and look like! Honestly, this is by far the best fish and chips that I’ve ever tried.”

One more Google reviewer wrote: “I had the best fish and chips I’ve ever tasted! The batter was perfectly crispy, the fish was fresh and flaky, and the chips were cooked just right. The staff were absolutely lovely too. A fantastic experience all around.”

Emergency services were called to Durham Road in Farringdon, near the junction with Abercorn Road, on Saturday (February 14) following a crash just before 11pm. 

It is understood a woman in her 50s had been crossing the road when she was struck by a vehicle, believed to be a dark coloured 4×4 heading east. 

The driver involved has then driven away from the area, police said.

Northumbria Police confirmed the woman was pronounced dead at the scene. Her next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers. 

A section of Durham Road was closed to allow officers to carry out enquiries and the road has since been reopened.

Officers are now appealing for information and for the driver involved to come forward.

They are also keen to hear from anyone who may have dashcam or doorbell footage of Durham Road around the time of the incident.

Sergeant Steven Chappell, of the force’s roads policing unit, said: “Firstly, I would like to express my deepest sympathies to the woman’s loved ones following this devastating incident.

“We will continue to support them in any way that we can – and look to get them the answers they deserve.

“A number of enquiries are underway to locate the driver and establish exactly what has happened in the moments leading up to the collision.

“As part of this, we are keen to hear from any motorists who were driving in the area at the time, and any further witnesses, especially those with CCTV or dashcam footage.”

He added: “We know this is quite a busy stretch of road, with lots of people and vehicles in the area at the time, so please get in touch if you saw anything.

“There will be increased patrol activity in the area over the weekend, and anyone with concerns is encouraged to speak with an officer on duty.”

Anyone with information or footage should get in touch by sending Northumbria Police a direct message on social media, or by using live chat and report forms on the force’s website, or calling 101 quoting quote reference number: NP-20260214-1176.

Former minister Jim McMahon has urged the Government to order HMRC to finally update mileage rates to ‘show working people that they have a government on their side’

The self-assessment tax deadline passed last month, and HMRC will be busy checking that taxpayers have submitted accurate and timely tax returns.

That’s fair enough. But it’s time the tax office took its own advice and updated its inaccurate mileage rates, which have been frozen for 15 years and are now firmly out of date. Over that time, the cost of living has soared. Food, energy, rent and mortgages are all up, and so is the cost of running a car. For millions of people who rely on their vehicle for work, these costs are unavoidable.

Since 2010, petrol prices have risen by 15%. Car insurance is up 56%. Road tax is up 39%, while repairs and maintenance are up 40%. But HMRC’s mileage rate has stood still at a direct cost to working people. This does not just affect the self-employed. It also hits employees who are reimbursed for mileage by their employer.

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The very workers keeping our economy going are effectively paying to do their jobs, dragging real wages below the National Living Wage and deeper into the cost-of-living crisis. This is nothing short of a stealth tax on those doing the right thing and playing by the rules, sometimes leaving working people out of pocket by thousands of pounds.

The Government knows this. Health unions have successfully secured fairer reimbursement for NHS staff like community midwives and occupational therapists, currently at 56p per mile, compared with the HMRC rate of 45p. They are rightly continuing to campaign for rates that reflect the real cost of running a car.

For workers outside the NHS, such as home care staff, the situation is even worse. Many earn at or just above the National Living Wage, yet they are reimbursed around a quarter less than NHS staff and around a third less than the true cost of driving.

Research by Unison and the RAC Foundation shows the real cost of driving for work is now closer to 67p a mile. HMRC says taxpayers can calculate their own costs, but nine in ten employers rely on the official rate, meaning millions lose out.

For 14 years, the Conservatives allowed this injustice to continue. Working people are not asking for special treatment, just fairness.

Labour is the party of working people. That is why I’m calling for Government to instruct HMRC to finally refresh the mileage rate and show working people that they have a government on their side.

Majuba, on Station Road, announced on Saturday (February 15) that it had made the decision to close its doors. 

The beach-style bar has been praised online for being a “lively little bar” with “amazing” staff and a “fantastic” atmosphere.

In a post online, the owners said they had “given it everything we had” and will “always be proud of what we built together”.

The statement said: “This is one of the hardest things we’ve had to write. Majuba is now closed. Majuba was never just a bar. It was people. 

“It was laughter across the room, dancing on a Saturday night, quiet chats at the bar, birthdays, live music and that feeling that summer never really left.

“We gave it everything we had. Every detail mattered. Every night mattered. But most of all, every single one of you mattered.

“Thank you for walking through the doors, for supporting us, for believing in the vision and for making it what it was.

“We will always be proud of what we built together. Thank you for the memories.”

The reason behind the bar’s closure remains unknown at this time.

Betting giant William Hill has shut its Swinegate shop and called time on trading in York city centre.

The bookies has been emptied out, leaving behind only its fixtures, and a sign in the front window directs customers to their closest locations, which are in Burton Stone Lane and Acomb’s Front Street.

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It is not known exactly when or why the shop closed, however, when speaking to the Press Association last month, the betting giant confirmed in January that it had closed a number of stores across the UK after November’s budget.

Evoke, the brand behind William Hill, said last year that changes to online gaming duties and a new online sports betting tax would see its duty costs rise by up to £135 million a year from 2027.

The inside of the shop (Image: Alice Kavanagh)

When approached by The Press to confirm Swinegate’s closure, a spokesperson for Evoke said: “In line with our retail optimisation strategy we have made the decision to close our William Hill shop in Swinegate.

“We would like to thank local customers and the community for playing with us, and hope to see them at one of our nearby stores – or online at WilliamHill.com – soon.”