The driver tried to outdrive police and then ran away from his car after crashing it into a building
Mohammed Halani runs away from police after crashing into a building in Westgate
A young man narrowly missed pedestrians after crashing into a city centre building. Mohammed Halani, 19, was driving an Audi S3 at around 1pm on May 24 when he failed to stop for police in Lincoln Road, Peterborough.
He sped off and ignored bollards and no entry signs and drove dangerously in a busy area. Officers had to slow down their driving to avoid pedestrians.
Halani continued driving dangerously before losing control of the vehicle. He crashed into a building in Westgate, causing two people to jump out of the way.
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The 19-year-old ran from the scene, dashed through the Queensgate shopping centre, and attempted to hide in a restaurant in Westgate. Officers found him sitting at a table in the restaurant and arrested him.
Halani, of Audley Gate, Netherton, admitted to failing to stop, dangerous driving, and driving without insurance. On Tuesday (July 28) at Peterborough Magistrates’ Court, he was sentenced to a year in prison, suspended for two years.
He was also ordered to complete 200 hours of unpaid work and 15 days rehabilitation activity. He has been disqualified from driving for two years.
PC Martyn Chapman said: “This was a shocking incident that could easily have been far worse. Halani narrowly missed multiple pedestrians when he collided with the building on what was a busy Sunday over a bank holiday weekend.
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“A matter of milliseconds was the difference between at least two people being seriously injured – or worse. It is remarkable nobody was hurt.”
The Total Eclipse of the Heart Singer died in Portugal earlier this month
17:58, 31 Jul 2026Updated 17:59, 31 Jul 2026
A book of condolence for Welsh icon Bonnie Tyler is being opened in Swansea. The Total Eclipse of the Heart Singer, who was born Gaynor Hopkins, died in hospital in Portugal on July 8 at the age of 75.
People can pay a personal tribute to the iconic singer in a book of condolence that’s being opened at Y Storfa in Swansea city centre on August 3. The book, organised by Swansea Council, is available for members of the public to sign during regular opening hours at the community hub in Oxford Street. An online Book of Condolence has also been opened and can be found here.
As a mark of respect, the Welsh flag is being flown at half-mast on the Rotunda at Swansea’s Guildhall, while the Lord Mayor has written to Bonnie Tyler’s family to offer condolences on behalf of the people of the city. Never miss a Swansea story by signing up to our newsletter here.
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Bonnie’s family have announced details of her funeral through a notice published in the South Wales Evening Post. It said a celebration of her life will be held in Swansea and members of the public were invited to line the streets to pay their respects.
The singer is resting at William Pressdee Funeralcare on Stanley Street in Mumbles before she returns to her home in Fernhill on Saturday, August 15, at 3.30pm. Those who wish to pay their respects are invited to line Newton Road, Mumbles from 3.15pm that day.
The Lord Mayor of Swansea, councillor Penny Matthews, who has signed the book of condolence, said: “I was deeply saddened to hear of Bonnie Tyler’s passing.
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“Bonnie’s journey from south Wales to international stardom inspired generations and brought enormous pride to Swansea and Wales. Her music touched millions of people around the world, but she never lost sight of her roots.
“I have written to Bonnie’s family to express condolences on behalf of the people of Swansea and to let them know how much she meant to so many people here.
“I hope residents who admired her music and achievements will take the opportunity to leave a message and celebrate a truly remarkable life.”
Council Leader Cllr Rob Stewart, who has also signed the book, said: “Bonnie Tyler was one of Wales’ great musical ambassadors and one of the most recognisable voices in popular music.
“From South Wales clubs to worldwide success, she achieved extraordinary things while remaining a source of pride for communities across our region.
“Her songs became the soundtrack to countless lives and her legacy will continue to inspire future generations.”
Bonnie Tyler rose to worldwide fame with a string of hit records including It’s a Heartache, Total Eclipse of the Heart and Holding Out for a Hero.
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As one of the UK’s most celebrated performers, Bonnie’s death has attracted tributes from musicians and fans across the world.
Where and when you can sign the book of condolence:
Y Storfa, 277-278 Oxford Street, Swansea, from Monday, August 3, to Friday, August, 21.
Opening times: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 9am-5.30pm
Wednesday: 9am-7pm
Saturday and Sunday: 10am-4pm
The celebration of life service is on Monday, August 17, at St Mary’s Church. It is described as a “public service” which is due to start at 12pm, with the church doors being open from 11am.
Within the church, seating will be prioritised for the family and invited guests but it is anticipated that there will be a limited number of seats available for the general public. For those unable to get into the church, the service will be broadcast outside on television screens.
It will also be shown online at www.bonnietyler.com for fans across the world.
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This reworking of Rein Me In, from Fender’s third studio album, the Mercury Prize-winning People Watching, features an extra verse about the breakdown of a relationship from a female perspective, from Dean.
“[It’s] very personal and reminded us of home, but when Olivia put her touch on it, it became a much more universal track,” he told Radio 1, adding “that’s what made it so huge and so beautiful”.
He said he wanted to “personally thank” Dean, who helped him achieve his first ever number one single, adding: “It wouldn’t have happened without Olivia obviously, but now I feel like it belongs to the fans, they’ve made it what it is”.
When asked how he’d be celebrating the achievement, Fender joked “I think I’m just gonna have a really big sandwich”.
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It hasn’t been a straightforward ascent to the top for Rein Me In – originally released as a solo Fender track and repurposed as a duet in June 2025, it took eight months to reach number one in February this year.
Dean said when the track came out, external that the original version of Rein Me In was her “favourite song on Sam’s album” and it was “a pleasure to write a new verse from a female perspective”.
A lot of the song’s success as a duet comes from its authenticity, with the lyrics exploring the fallout from the end of a relationship and the difficulties faced by both parties as they try to move on from each other.
Whilst Fender’s verses feel full of anger and regret at not being able to open up and be the partner he wanted to be, they are complimented by the softer and more reflective tone of Dean’s, in which she encourages him to try again to make it work.
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It has been described by Blunt Magazine’s Jake Fitzpatrick, external as “stormy, tender and anthemic” and a “love letter to the kind of songwriting that knows when to burn slow”.
The song has also received praise amongst many critics and bloggers, including Cult Following’s Ewan Gleadow, external, who says that Dean’s addition helps it to find “a new depth”, noting “charm is a big part of it too, with all those reflections on where you come from and where you’re headed”.
Ricky Swindells died last week. An Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) probe is underway.
17:55, 31 Jul 2026Updated 18:02, 31 Jul 2026
The death of a man arrested in Salford is being investigated by the police watchdog. Ricky Swindells, 28, was detained by officers last Friday (July 24) after they attended a property on Duchy Road following a 999 call.
A report of concern for Mr Swindells’ welfare was made, the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) said. During the call, at around 7.40pm, his family said he was autistic and in ‘significant distress’.
Police handcuffed Mr Swindells to restrain him, the IOPC added. Body worn camera footage shows officers saying that was done for his own safety, the watchdog said.
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Mr Swindells then became unresponsive, the IOPC said, before receiving treatment at the scene. Officers began CPR at 8pm and paramedics arrived seven minutes later, the watchdog added. Officers gave CPR before North West Ambulance Service personnel took over, the IOPC said.
Mr Swindells was taken to hospital, where he died the next day, Saturday, July 25. Greater Manchester Police said it is supporting the investigation. The force said Mr Swindells was ‘restrained by officers responding to a report by family members of a man in crisis’.
“The information provided to responding officers was that a man was having potential mental health episode, had been violent and that the family needed assistance to restrain him,” GMP added.
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“Officers arrived at 7.49pm and were at the scene for 10 minutes where they attempted to work with the family to deescalate the situation. A 28-year-old man was presenting as in crisis on the floor, and appeared to be in distress, agitated and a potential risk to himself.
“While detained, officers continued to try and bring calm to the incident. They became concerned for the man’s breathing at 7.59pm. Officers identified he was breathing but unresponsive, through the provision of first aid.
“They began to commence CPR at 8pm. Officers continued with CPR for 14 minutes, during which time paramedics arrived at 8.07pm to begin to assist the officers.
“He was later taken to hospital by paramedics where he remained over the weekend. He sadly passed away in the early hours of Saturday morning.”
The results of a post mortem were inconclusive. Further forensic investigations – including toxicology tests – continue, GMP said.
Due to police contact with Mr Swindells prior to his death, a mandatory referral was made to the IOPC. “Our Professional Standards Directorate have made initial enquiries including reviewing all available body-worn video and other available footage,” GMP added.
The IOPC added: “From an initial review of the available body-worn video footage, we have established that relatives were on the phone to the ambulance service at the point police arrived.
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“As part of our investigation, we will consider the actions and decision-making of the officers, including the necessity, proportionality and rationale for the decision to handcuff Mr Swindells,” a statement added.
The probe will look at the ‘full circumstances’ surrounding the incident, the IOPC said, ‘including the use of restraint, the police response and medical intervention once it became apparent he had become unresponsive’.
IOPC director of engagement Amanda Rowe added: “Our thoughts are with Mr Swindells’ family and loved ones, as well as all those affected by his death.
“Our investigation will be entirely independent of the police and ensure we understand events surrounding his detention. We will carefully examine the actions and decision making of officers involved – including the restraint used in this case.
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“This was clearly an extremely distressing incident and our investigation will be thorough to help establish the facts and get answers to the family’s questions. Our findings will be shared with the coroner in due course.”
Assistant Chief Constable Steph Parker said: “This is a really distressing time for all concerned – particularly the family of the man who has sadly passed away after this incident. We are doing what we can to establish what happened to answer any questions they will have.
“Our officers attended to try to help what was a complex and challenging circumstance. We are ensuring they are getting the support they need at this time.
“It is vital that this a proper investigation, independent of the police, is able to be carried out. We are fully assisting with the IOPC’s enquiries and are committed to accountability to help ensure the facts are established.”
Death in Paradise star Ralf Little started his career in the BBC sitcom Royle Family back in the late 1990s.
The BBC sitcom remains popular with viewers over 20 years later.
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In 1998, the likes of Sue Johnston and Ricky Tomlinson joined forces for The Royle Family, which was created by their on-screen daughter Caroline Aherne, who played Denise and Craig Cash, who starred as Denise’s fiance Dave.
Recently, Ralf Little shared a clip from his 2020 travel show with Ricky Tomlinson as the pair travelled the North of England together.
During their trip, the 46-year-old reflected on one scene they had together which left him less than impressed, reports the Express.
He said: “You opened these pork scratchings and rested them on your belly. You were eating them, I say this with the greatest respect, it was disgusting!”, reports the Express.
Ricky erupted with laughter as Ralf recounted the memorable scene, gleefully re-enacting the moment himself, adding: “I really think that’s when Jim Royle was truly born, just the grossness of him.”
People were quick to comment on the pair together on-screen once again, with many calling for either The Royle Family or their travel series to return.
One person said: “Absolutley LOVED that scene. Wished The Royal Family returned.” Someone else wrote: “Just watched your tour of the north again with my parents, we loved it! Hope you and Rick do something together again soon.”
Another commented: “Absolute quality…… The Royal Family…. They don’t make them like that any more.”
One person added: “One of the best tv series ever made, pitch perfect in every way.”
While another shared: “Just watched The Royle Family for the first time. What a timeless classic! Comedy at its finest!”
Ricky & Ralf’s Very Northern Road Trip is available to watch on Channel 4.
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Republican leader of the Indiana Senate announced Friday that he would give up his position after six GOP incumbents who opposed President Donald Trump on his congressional redistricting push in the state lost their primaries.
Indiana Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray drew the ire of Trump in December when he voted against the redistricting plan after saying for weeks that it didn’t have enough support to pass. The rejection came after intense lobbying from Trump, Vice President JD Vance, national conservative groups and others.
Bray, who has held his leadership position since 2018, said in a statement Friday that he would not seek reelection to the post when Senate Republicans choose their leaders in November. His current Senate term runs through 2028 and he will remain in office, albeit not as the Republican Senate leader.
Trump reacted to the news in a social media post by saying Bray had “foolishly led,” the state Senate, noting the May primary defeats of those who defied him on the redistricting plan.
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Bray did not mention Trump or the redistricting fight in his statement announcing his position to step down from the leadership position. Bray said holding the job “has been among the most significant honors of my life, but it’s time for the Senate to choose another leader.”
It’s not particularly fun to tell people you had an eating disorder. There’s not a cultural framework for talking about them, and societal perceptions of them are often very outdated.
Saying ‘yeah I had an eating disorder’ in polite company, even around people you might know well enough to not be weird about it, usually produces the same physical response as saying something like ‘yeah I used to train puppies for dog fights’ or ‘I funded my degree by selling my underwear to old men on the internet.’ Not quite disgust, not quite pity, more a sort of embarrassment that you’d bring up something so unsavoury. Mentioning eating disorders forces people to confront both shame and bodily fluids, and we hate that.
I couldn’t tell you when I first actually made myself sick, I have never been a particularly consistent diarist. But I can tell you the thought process that led to it started in early 2012. I was 16, I’d just been to Australia with my family over Christmas to visit family and while we were there, I came down with a very bad case of food poisoning.
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I couldn’t keep any food or water down for the best part of a week, and when I got back after the school holidays, gaunt and sallow from having to stay inside and not eat, people would not stop telling me how good I looked.
I had been a very chubby kid, and I could still feel that in high school, both on my body and reputation. Even though I look back at photos of myself from that time and I can see that some of the puppy fat had started to drop a little bit, I still carried the literal and metaphorical weight of being one of the school’s fat kids around with me.
So, when people told me that I suddenly looked amazing, something switched in my brain. I knew that I’d been sick every day for a week, and that had produced results, so I just carried on. It’s obviously a sign of an unwell mind to associate something harmful with success, but that’s the way my brain worked at the time.
Born in the late 90s, I’m technically the youngest it’s possible to be and still be a millennial, and while I’m of the opinion that terms like ‘Millennial’ and ‘Gen Z’ are generally shorthand for older right wing journalists to call young people annoying and stupid, there is something to be said for the Millennial-Gen Z cusp adults who were children in the 2000s and teens in the 2010s.
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What this means is that we were children for the explosion of diet culture propaganda of the 2000s, teenagers for the sharp pivot into body positivity of the 2010s, and now young adults as we slip into the uncanny valley territory of the GLP-1 era. It’s a lot of twists and turns for one mind to handle. You have to be thin, but even if you’re not thin you have to love yourself exactly as you are as you desperately try to attain thinness.
This isn’t the sole reason I ended up in Eating Disorder therapy, but it’s fairly important cultural context.
Between the praise for losing weight and the constant pressures from all forms of visual media since time immemorial, I was desperate to keep getting smaller.
I stopped eating breakfast before school. I’d make excuses at lunch. At home I’d eat dinner with my family, then say I was going upstairs for a shower, and while the water was running I’d force two fingers down my throat to purge the dinner from my body. This was a pattern that continued for the best part of a decade, ebbing and flowing in its intensity – feeling like I was doing something positive, whilst my skin worsened, and my teeth loosened.
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It was the pandemic that eventually forced me to tell my family how bad things had gotten. Locked in close proximity, it was difficult to hide how unwell I was.
When I first started making myself sick, I genuinely didn’t know what I was doing was bad, it felt like a shortcut rather than self-harm. When I told my mother, she was very upset, as you would be if you found out your child had hated themselves to the point of ritualistically vomiting for a decade. She urged me to go to a doctor, and the doctor referred me to a specialist clinic.
As we know, the NHS is operating under a huge financial and physical strain, so I spent a long time on the waiting list to be seen for treatment. But eventually I was put into an Eating Disorder group therapy unit, with a Specialist Cognitive Behavioural Therapist.
An Eating Disorder group therapy unit is actually a lot funnier than you might expect. Gallows humour abounds. I felt a deep kinship with the women in the group. I was, however, the only man there.
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Statistically this tracks; 25% of those with Eating Disorders in the UK are men, but there’s an undeniable difference in the ways men and women are socialised to scrutinise their bodies. This is not a hard and fast rule, an eating disorder is not a single disease, nor are those suffering a monolith. It’s more about trying to control something in your life when you feel out of control in other ways.
This is certainly my experience as a man with an eating disorder. I’m not exactly the most masculine of men – sitting somewhere between Nathan Lane and Graham Norton on the catty homosexual scale – but I did go to an all-boys school, and have been socialised as a man.
It’s undeniable that a part of being raised as a boy involves competition, being tasked with being bigger, better, stronger. In this era of information delivered by extreme short form video, we’re served 45 second snippets of ‘protein’, ‘diet advice’, ‘weekly training splits’, personal trainers advising you how to hit shoulders and back with one simple exercise. When you’re gay you’re coupling that with your burgeoning sexuality, unsure whether you are attracted to men, or just want to look like them. You’re both object and objectifier when it comes to the male gaze.
I think for men it’s difficult to talk about, because of the misconception that eating disorders solely affect women. I don’t think this was true for me, but I certainly didn’t realise what I was doing to myself was an eating disorder for a long time because I thought an eating disorder was just starving yourself. This isn’t to say that in order to release men trapped in cycles of disordered eating is to pitch them against women suffering from comparable situations.
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It’s to interrogate why we feel the need to strive towards a goal that is unattainable. It’s not necessarily about body image, if you had asked me when I was in the throes of bulimia what I wanted to look like, the goal would have been nebulous. It’s always boiled down to ‘something else.’
I don’t think that you can ‘think yourself better,’ therapy takes a lot of work, practice, and challenges your preconceived notions about what kind of person you are. But at some point you also have to decide that you want to get better, and that you can. And part of that comes from accepting that you have a problem. If you think you might, tell someone, you never know what could happen. You could turn a corner, or, like me, you could end up doing a one man show about it in Edinburgh. Who’s to say?
Dom McGovern: Prize Hog will be performed at 8:30pm in Pleasance Courtyard from 5th-30th August at the Edinburgh Fringe
A24’s Anthony Bourdain film, Tony, is set to come out of 14 August in the UK.
But the biopic, starring Dominic Sassa as a young Tony, Antonio Banderas as his Chef, Emilia Jones as love interest Nancy, and Leo Woodall as fellow restaurant worker Sal, has already received verdicts from multiple critics.
“A 19-year-old Anthony Bourdain travels to Provincetown and stumbles into the chaotic world of a restaurant kitchen, setting off a summer that will shape the course of his life,” the movie’s synopsis reads.
Here’s what reviewers think so far:
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What do critics think of 2026’s Tony?
Reviews are generally good – it has already earned an outstanding 97% on review aggregation site Rotten Tomatoes. But some critics think Nancy’s storyline is a bit thin, while others say the unavoidable shadow of Bourdain’s real-life suicide can’t help but colour the film for fans.
“This is a strange film in some ways. It is watchable and entertaining, but its feel-good trajectory is compromised by what we know of the author… In a way, Tony is the author, the narrator who just bleakly sees it all, but for a writer he sometimes doesn’t have much to say about the situation in which he finds himself.”
“[Director Matthew] Johnson recognises how this, at heart, is a coming-of-age story about a rising star who’s learning to be unburdened by a future that’s better than he could ever imagine – a kid who’s learning that no one can become the person they pretend to be without being the person they actually are along the way. Tony struggles for an ending, but it doesn’t really need one; the real fun here lies in paving the way to parts unknown.”
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“Sessa adds such depth and texture to his Caulfield riff that it feels ultimately unnecessary for Johnson to add any explicit reference to the darker, sadder shades of Bourdain’s psyche. It’s already there… The audience knows who Bourdain was and part of that was what a wonderful storyteller he was. And this is a wonderful story to tell.”
“It would be easy to write Tony off as something Bourdain would despise on principle. But after the documentary Roadrunner ended on such a bitter note, using an AI-generated version of Bourdain’s voice and pointing fingers over who was to blame for his suicide, Tony returns, refreshingly, to the beginning of his story.”
“[Its] central plot thread is like a blueprint for the behind-the-scenes access to restaurant life in Bourdain’s bestselling first book, Kitchen Confidential — hazardous, intense, messy and a magnet for misfits… The relatively weak link in the script is Nancy.”
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“As Tony’s troubled soul comes to the fore, acted out in ways both big and small, what’s revealed is that though he wants to be a writer, he believes in nothing. Tony is about how he finds himself by crawling out of himself. The kitchen wounds him, heals him, and becomes his crucible of faith.”
“Zeroing in on this one chequered summer in Bourdain’s life feels like an odd decision that Johnson and his co-writers (Matthew Miller, Todd Bartels and Lou Howe) compound by giving us little to root for in their surly antihero. Even his redemptive moment rings hollow… Tony is a bland dish.”
“If a viewer doesn’t know Bourdain from Pepin, Tony plays as a highly entertaining, heart-tugging and fictional boy-to-man vacation flick, like The Way Way Back. For the food celeb’s fans, the movie still mostly does, even if, like coming across an old photograph from a breezier time, there is the unavoidable occasional pang of sadness.”
“Despite having a poorly realised love interest, Tony, as both a film and a character, has a lot to recommend [it]… In a lot of ways, the movie itself is a lot like the kitchen that Tony primarily takes place in. It’s crass, it’s loud, it’s messy, and yet, you end up with something profound, beautiful, and exciting on your plate.”
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“A hangout movie is perhaps the most fitting way for Bourdain to be brought to the screen. Though its ambitions never quite match its subject, it depicts a summer you’ll be hard-pressed not to be charmed by.”
Tony will be available in UK and Irish cinemas from August 14.
Tom Powell, who performs at weddings across the North East and beyond, has been nominated for the 2027 Wedding Industry Awards (TWIA).
Unlike many awards, the TWIA nominations are not decided by public votes.
Instead, suppliers are nominated by couples they have worked with, with winners judged on private, verified feedback from clients over the previous 12 months.
Tom said this made the recognition particularly meaningful.
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He said: “Knowing that someone went out of their way to nominate me, and that the results rely entirely on the real feedback of my past couples, means the absolute world.
“It’s a wonderful reminder that all the late nights and motorway miles are completely worth it.”
Teesside performer Tom Powell has been nominated for the 2027 Wedding Industry Awards. (Image: Tom Powell Music)
Over the years, Tom has appeared on BBC One alongside Robson Green, supported pop star Olly Murs and, alongside his wedding work, performs internationally as a guest entertainer on cruise ships.
“It’s been an incredible 15-year journey – I started out gigging locally around Teesside,” he said.
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“Now, alongside travelling across the North East and beyond for weddings each year, I also fly out internationally as a guest entertainer on cruise ships.
“The business itself has grown massively too. I started out as a solo guy with a guitar, and now Tom Powell Music has a network of amazing session musicians, allowing us to offer everything from solos, duos and trios right up to full live bands and DJ, sax and bongos experiences.”
Teesside performer Tom Powell has been nominated for the 2027 Wedding Industry Awards. (Image: Tom Powell Music)
Despite performing across the country and overseas, Tom says staying connected to his home region remains important.
After spending seven years living in London, he returned to Teesside in 2021 and regularly supports local organisations and community groups, including Yarm Wellness and CPAD Ingleby Barwick.
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Tom said: “Even with weddings, TV appearances and international cruise work, I’ll always keep my roots firmly in the local Teesside community.
“Honestly, seeing a care home resident’s face light up when you hit the high notes of a song from their youth is just as rewarding as playing to a packed wedding dance floor.
“It keeps you grounded and reminds you what music is actually all about.”
Teesside performer Tom Powell has been nominated for the 2027 Wedding Industry Awards. (Image: Tom Powell Music)
To celebrate the nomination, Tom is launching a competition giving couples the chance to win £200 off any booking in 2027 or 2028.
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Entries open on Saturday (August 1) and close at 2pm on Thursday, August 20.
Couples can enter via the Tom Powell Music Facebook and Instagram pages by following the account, liking the competition post, commenting on what they are celebrating and tagging three friends.
The quad drove at the car, causing damage, before the men dragged two men and a woman out of the vehicle and assaulted them.
The two men were taken to hospital with stab wounds to their abdomen and sides, but their injuries were deemed to be non-life threatening.
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Cleveland Police has today (July 31) confirmed that the victims have since been discharged from hospital. No arrests have been made at this time, the force said.
Police and paramedics were both called to the attack, with the Leeholme Road car park being taped off as a result.
A grainy image taken at the time showed several 999 crews parked outside.
A fourth man in the passenger seat of the car was not hurt in the incident.
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Earlier this week, police asked any witnesses or anyone who has not yet spoken with police to get in touch.
Anyone with footage of the incident, or the quad and e-bikes riding away, is asked to call 101 quoting reference number 148971.
WNBA star Brittney Griner has filed for divorce from her wife, Cherelle, after claiming that their marriage is ‘irretrievably broken.’
The Connecticut Sun star officially submitted the court documents in Fulton County on Thursday, according to records obtained by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
The filing revealed that the couple, who had been married since 2019, officially separated on July 24 following a breakdown in their relationship.
Griner, 35, is seeking ‘joint legal and physical custody’ of the couple’s two-year-old son, while also requesting an equitable division of all marital assets.
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The filing also says she ‘should be awarded her separate, nonmarital property, including but not limited to inherited property as well as premarital property.’
The split comes after the couple tied the knot back eight years ago. Cherelle stood by Griner’s side during her harrowing 2022 ordeal in Russia, where the basketball star was detained for nearly 10 months before being released in a prisoner swap.
WNBA star Brittney Griner filed for divorce from wife, Cherelle, after eight years of marriage
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Griner, 35, is seeking ‘joint legal and physical custody’ of the couple’s two-year-old son
Customs discovered a small container of cannabis oil, which Griner later attributed to a ‘mental lapse’ on her part while she was packing to leave the US.
At the time, Griner revealed she gave her wife Cherelle an ‘out’ in their relationship after she was handed a nine-year sentence.
‘When I got sentenced to nine years, I wrote her a letter,’ Griner told Megan Rapinoe in a conversation for The Cut.
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‘I’m a realist. I was just like, ‘Nine years is a long time, babe. I get it,’ basically giving her an out. I asked, ‘Can you still be my friend? Write me.’
‘She was like, ‘Don’t ever write anything like that again.’ She never wavered. When I finally got back she was so patient with me. There were so many times when I just wanted to be alone, and there were days when she couldn’t get me away from her.’
The incident happened at the onset of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine and Griner quickly became a significant trade chip in the geopolitical conflict.
Griner was sentenced to nine years in prison in a Russian penal colony, but was freed when the Biden Administration swapped arms dealer Viktor Bout for the WNBA star.
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Since her return, she has advocated for other Americans detained in Russia like former US Marine Paul Whelan and Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich.
The update comes three years on from Griner’s harrowing experience in a Russian jail
Griner previously revealed she gave Cherelle an ‘out’ from their relationship when she was in a Russian prison – but her partner had stood by her side throughout the ordeal in 2022
The Biden Administration was able to negotiate their releases from Russia in 2024.
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Griner spent the first 12 seasons of her career with the Phoenix Mercury, winning a WNBA championship in 2014, before playing the 2025 season with the Atlanta Dream.
She joined the Connecticut Sun in free agency earlier this year.
ESPN reported that the deal is worth over $1 million – something made possible by the collective-bargaining agreement that provides higher salaries for WNBA players.
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