Former Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall on Monday said he’ll sue to force the Trump administration to restore his security clearance, which it revoked Friday after claiming he had disclosed sensitive information about the Qatari-gifted jet now serving as Air Force One.

Kendall, a West Point graduate who served as President Joe Biden’s head of the Air Force, said on CNN Monday that he’ll sue the administration, noting it has a history of retaliating against critics by stripping their clearances. “As my mother taught me years ago, you stand up to bullies,” said Kendall, who has denied disclosing classified information.

Mark Zaid, a prominent national security attorney who sued the administration after his own clearance was revoked by the Trump administration, confirmed in a post on X that Kendall had hired him. “More to come,”” Zaid wrote.

Zaid specializes in helping a variety of military and civilian clients maintain security clearances in the face of investigations.

Last year he became a target of the Trump administration’s efforts to strip security clearances from people they perceived to be enemies when he was named among 14 other people in an executive order signed by Trump. In a March 2025 executive order, Trump named former President Joe Biden and members of his family, Biden-era Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco, and New York state Attorney General Letitia James as being unsuitable to retain their clearances because it was “no longer in the national interest.”

In August 2025, Trump revoked the security clearances of 37 more current and former national security officials, some of whom worked on matters that have long infuriated Trump, like the intelligence community assessment that Russia interfered in the 2016 presidential election on his behalf.

Trump has tried to squelch reports of problems with the jet that Qatar gifted him last year, which he intends to use as Air Force One for the remainder of his term. His Justice Department last month subpoenaed New York Times reporters who wrote about security concerns with the jet, which lacks the advanced anti-missile technology of its predecessor. After being criticized by a federal judge for sloppy legal work, the government grudgingly withdrew the subpoenas.

A “devastating” wildfire in the New Forest, in Hampshire, is now under control, but firefighters say they will still be working into the night and for several days to come..

The wildfire began when a van caught fire on the A31 near Bratley Wood shortly after 17:20 BST on Sunday, forcing motorists to abandon more than 20 vehicles.

The area hit by the fire is protected heathland and home to a number of rare species, the New Forest National Park Authority said.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service on Monday evening asked the public to avoid the area, while National Highways said the A31 dual carriageway through the New Forest would remain closed until further notice.

Aerial footage of scorched vegetation showed how the fire funnelled outwards in a south-easterly direction as the wind fanned the flames.

Smoke from the blaze could be seen drifting across both sides of the Solent, prompting fire to urge people to keep doors and windows shut.

New Forest National Park Authority warned the impact on the forest ecosystem and rare species would be severe.

The new phase will feature 75 properties including 12 affordable new homes built on behalf of North Lanarkshire Council.

Bellway is to invest further in North Lanarkshire with the launch of a second phase of properties at Cloverhill in Gartcosh.

Located off Johnston Road, Cloverhill is a stylish family development, near Johnston Loch, surrounded by rolling countryside and next to the popular lifestyle garden centre, Homegrown.

The new phase will feature 75 properties including 12 affordable new homes built on behalf of North Lanarkshire Council.

Styles on offer will include a choice of three-, four- and five-bedroom homes, such as the Erinvale, a contemporary three-bedroom home with a striking dual aspect living room and the Sunningdale, an impressive five-bedroom luxurious property.

Each home will feature energy-efficient technology, including an air source heat pump in place of a traditional gas boiler, helping homeowners reduce their energy use and utility bills.

Prices will range from £339,995 for the Erinvale, a three-bedroom home, to £494,995 for the five-bedroom Sunningdale.

Pauline Coates, sales director, Bellway Homes Ltd (Scotland West), said: “Cloverhill benefits from a unique location, tucked away and surrounded by countryside you could be anywhere but is still commutable to both Edinburgh and Glasgow.

“There are lots of country trails to explore but with all the amenities you need close by. It really is a hidden gem.”

Cloverhill is very accessible just a four-minute drive to Gartcosh railway station and Edinburgh is just an hour away.

For country lovers Strathclyde Loch and Country Park is close by and for a spot of shopping, Glasgow Fort is an 11-minute drive.

The sales centre for Cloverhill is currently located at Bellway’s Ellingwood development in Robroyston, which is open Monday and Friday from 10am until 5pm, Thursday from 10am until 7pm and Saturday and Sunday from 11am until 5pm.

The sales centre can be contacted at 0141 413 4939 and further information is available from bellway.co.uk

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Singer Louise Redknapp has reportedly split from businessman and former Army officer boyfriend Drew Michael after the pair dated for two years – sources say ‘it was all very amicable’

Louise Redknapp has reportedly split from her boyfriend of over two years.

The singer, 51, started dating Drew Michael two years ago. The businessman and former Army officer, 42, was her first serious romance since the breakdown of her 19-year marriage to football pundit Jamie Redknapp, 53, almost a decade ago.

Louise married Jamie in June 1998 on a private yacht in Bermuda but the pair separated in 2017 following Louise’s stint on Strictly Come Dancing. Jamie went on to marry model Frida Andersson and they had first child, Raphael, together in November 2021, just after getting married.

Louise and Drew had been dating seince autumn 2023 and split earlier this year according to sources. However, friends insist she is thriving and enjoying single life once more and she recently jetted off to Ibiza with friends.

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A source told The Sun: “ Louise and Drew decided to end things a little while ago. Things had been really good between them but it felt like their relationship had run its course and they both thought it was best to move on.

“It was all very amicable and although it’s never fun when a relationship ends, Louise has thrown herself back into her social life and her busy work schedule. She’s in no rush to jump back into another relationship because she feels very fulfilled with her life right now, but she’ll see what happens.”

Frida has now become stepmother to Jamie’s boys Beau and Charley, but it hasn’t all been plain sailing. Recalling the moment he told his eldest son that Frida was pregnant, he said on The Romesh Ranganathan Show: “It didn’t go down that well with Charley, I’ve got to be honest.

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“I went to pick him up at school and tell him Frida was pregnant [and] it went down like a lead balloon, if I’m honest.”

Frida has four children from her former marriage to American hedge fund tycoon Jonathon Lourie: a girl and three boys and Jamie admits blended families “are never straightforward”. Speaking to The Times, he said: “Of course, there are going to be moments when it’s a little bit… you know… something gets said, but that’s absolutely natural and they all get on well.

“You have to give a lot of leeway for that and make sure that you’re understanding other people’s feelings.”

The Mirror has contacted Louise’s representatives for comment.

If you’re looking for a summer day out, this Scottish harbour town is a historic delight, and has plenty to do from exploring caves to walks along stunning coastal paths

With the summer holidays soon coming to an end, now might be the time to go out and explore somewhere new, and this harbour town could be the perfect day out.

A recent Telegraph article named Britain’s 10 loveliest harbour towns, and coming in as the best for ‘cuteness’ was a Scottish destination that beat some of its better known rivals.

It said: “With its pastel-painted cottages and boat-bobbed harbour, comely wee Pittenweem looks made for tourists. But actually, those lobster pots stacked along the quay are still very much in use. This is an authentic working fishing village, where seafaring is still central to daily life.”

Start your day with a stroll along Pittenweem’s harbour, where you’ll still see the small boats coming in with a fresh catch. There are fish and chip shops just a few steps from the waterfront, so you can try locally caught haddock or cod, or even shellfish such as lobster, crab, or langoustines. Chip Ahoy at the Larachmhor often comes highly-recommended, and is regularly a finalist in the Scottish Fish and Chip Awards.

A walk to Pittenweem Lighthouse is also a great way to see the waterfront, giving you views of the cute cottages and stone buildings along the harbour. It also has one of Scotland’s most unique outdoor swimming spots, a tidal pool that fills with sea water twice a day, and has been designed to be sheltered from the tides making it a calm spot to swim or splash around.

Head inland, and you can visit St Fillan’s Cave, a natural underground cavern said to be the home of a saint in the 7th-century. The cave has become a minor pilgrimage spot, and you can pick up the key at the Pittenweem Chocolate Company before letting yourself round for a tour.

Once you drop off your key, take a seat at the Cocoa Tree Café, which serves decadent hot chocolate and sweet treats, or pick up some artisan chocolates to take home with you as a souvenir.

Wander around the cobblestone streets and you’ll find a variety of quaint independent shops, local food stores, and artisanal shops. Pittenweem has arty vibes, and you’ll find lots of little galleries displaying works from artists who have been inspired by the rugged beauty of the area. Its yearly art festival brings both local and international artists to the area.

Another Scottish harbour town made the list at number nine. Tobermory on the Isle of Mull was named best for colour, thanks to its waterfront houses painted in vivid tones. Those with children of a certain age will recognise the town from the CBeebies series Balamory, and many of the houses from the original series can still be spotted.

But there’s more to the town than just kids’ stories. Tobermory is still an active fishing harbour, and also has a traditional distillery and visitors’ centre where you can learn how the island’s whisky is made.

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Raleigh was founded in Nottingham in 1887 and gained fame for its Chopper model, which featured extended handlebars and is now part of its retro range.

Accell Group, based in the Netherlands, bought the company in 2012 for around 100 million US dollars (£74 million), adding to its roster of bike brands throughout Europe including Haibike, Winora and Ghost.

Raleigh owner Accell Group enters administration

Accell UK and Ireland filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators last week as the wider group kick-started insolvency proceedings.

Chief executive of Accell Group, Jonas Nilsson, said: “This is a deeply sad and frustrating situation given all the hard work and everything we have achieved, with the support of shareholders and lenders, to restructure Accell’s operations and finances.

“It is an especially difficult moment for our employees, creditors, customers, suppliers, and partners.”

Earlier this year, Accell restructured, secured additional funding, and reduced debt.

But the group said it had now “explored every possible avenue” for the business’s future, including discussions with potential buyers.

Having failed to secure a viable solution, the company has now begun insolvency proceedings in the Netherlands.

Raleigh was founded in Nottingham in 1887 and gained fame for its Chopper model. (Image: PA)

Mr Nilsson said: “Every realistic option for the future of the business has been tirelessly explored, and none have resulted in a solution to continue the Group in its current form.

“Our immediate focus is to support an orderly process, provide clarity wherever possible, and work with the relevant court-appointed administrators to preserve viable activities and employment where circumstances allow.”

Now, Accell UK and Ireland has officially entered administration, placing the future of Raleigh at risk.

Oliver Wright, Joanne Hewitt-Schembri, and Shamil Malde from FTI Consulting were appointed joint administrators on August 6, according to The Gazette.

Other UK companies that have closed or entered administration/liquidation in 2026

It has been a tough year for the UK high street, with several other retailers entering administration or liquidation and others announcing widespread store closures.

Major high street brands LK Bennett, Claire’s, and Quiz have been forced to close all their remaining stores after falling into administration.

UK fashion retailer Leading Labels is also set to close its remaining 15 stores after falling into liquidation.

Whitbread recently confirmed it will be closing all its UK restaurants in September:

TG Jones and the British Heart Foundation will also both be closing around 150 stores across the UK.

Other retailers have been forced to close stores this year, including:

Several UK travel companies have also ceased trading or entered administration in 2026:

Meanwhile, four UK airlines have fallen into administration or liquidation:

UK delivery company Yodel is set to be phased out after being acquired by InPost.

It’s also been reported that Morrisons is looking to sell some of its in-store pharmacies as it continues to cut costs.

It hasn’t all been bad news for the UK high street, with several major brands announcing new store openings for 2026, including Aldi, M&S, and Superdrug.

Meanwhile, brands including Evans and Bodycare have returned to the UK high street this year after previously closing all their stores.

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Jungfrau, in the heart of the Swiss Alps, is a winter wonderland all year round and you can get to the top without climbing up the sheer face

Majestic as one of the tallest mountains in the Alps – Jungfrau makes up the trio of The Eiger and Monch.

Standing at 13,642 feet (for context, that’s 9,000 feet higher than Ben Nevis, the UK’s biggest mountain) its huge peaks are covered in snow all year round.

As someone who it’s fair to say is not a natural mountain climber – I’d blame it on my crippling fear of heights – the mountain dubbed the ‘top of Europe’ wasn’t something I ever thought I’d scale in my lifetime but how wrong I was.

The ever ingenious Swiss have come up with a way of making this peak accessible to everyone, and I mean everyone.

From our base in Interlaken we first travelled by train through the Swiss mountains, taking in meadows, peaks, farms, chalets and views too beautiful to be real before arriving at the Grindelwald Terminal. From here it was a short walk to a cable car which scales thousands of feet of the mountains, including flying past the north face of the Eiger, in a mind-blowing 20 minute journey.

The final part of the journey, while lacking the immense views, is no less spectacular – what feels like an almost vertical train through the heart of the mountain – before arriving at the top of this immense peak.

A word of caution here, you are VERY high up so when you arrive it’s absolutely vital to take a few minutes to acclimate yourself to the height and avoid altitude sickness.

As soon as you disembark a true winter wonderland awaits. Snowy peaks as far as the eye can see, views for hundreds of miles,

With almost terrifying Swiss planning, the scene at the top is organised into an epic tour so you don’t miss a thing. The route could not be more clearly signposted, and takes at least 90 minutes.

First up there is the unbelievable Sphinx platform, and home to the Sphinx Observatory, one of the highest in the world, another 1,000 feet in the air with utterly epic views of the mountains below, there are ice sculptures, ice tunnels, frolicking in snow, snow sports and the highest Lindt chocolate shop in the world – note, do not be tempted to part with your money here, the prices are also sky high.

A cafe on what feels like the top of the world – it felt rude not to order hot chocolate with all the trimmings and while away half an hour gazing at the perfect white snow and splendour.

• You can book the 8-day Goldenpass, Mont Blanc & Jungfrau Express from £2,799pp. Find out more at greatrail.com.

Anecdotal evidence shared with ASH Scotland’s Youth Conservations Hub suggests that many children and young people are using nicotine as a way of coping with anxiety, stress or low mood.

ASH Scotland is inviting Lanarkshire residents of all ages to share their experiences of mental wellbeing and use of tobacco and nicotine products.

The health charity’s nicotine use and mental health survey is being launched at a time when the issue of nicotine addiction is causing an increase public health concern.

Anecdotal evidence shared with ASH Scotland’s Youth Conservations Hub suggests that many children and young people are using nicotine as a way of coping with anxiety, stress or low mood.

Responses to the survey, which is open until February 1, 2027, will help inform the charity about future resources that are needed to support people addicted to nicotine to reduce their intake to improve their mental wellbeing.

Sheila Duffy, chief executive of ASH Scotland, said “There continues to be a huge data gap in Scotland enabling us to see trends of nicotine use and how it impacts people’s mental health.

“By responding to ASH Scotland’s survey, Lanarkshire residents can help us to better understand how mental health connects with nicotine use, and identify the types of information and support that can encourage people to make positive choices to protect their mental health.

“It is vital that people across Lanarkshire can access robust, evidence-based information and support to empower them to make informed decisions about their health and wellbeing.”

To respond to the survey, visit www.ashscotland.org.uk/survey

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Bryan Weir sadly passed away last week following a hard battle with cancer leaving behind his wife and son.

The family of a much-loved dad who tragically lost his life to brain cancer have pleaded with Hearts fans to hold a minute’s applause at Tynecastle in his honour. Bryan Weir sadly passed away on August 7 following a hard battle with cancer at the age of just 37.

The Jambos-daft Edinburgh native leaves behind son Alfie, three, wife Hannah, brother Mark and parents Kevin and Linda. The season ticket holder, who was described as a “warrior until the end,” travelled all across Europe to support the Gorgie side.

His loved ones have now urged fellow fans attending Thursday’s Europe League home qualifier with Benfica to take part in a minute’s applause on the 37th minute to celebrate his life. Bryan’s brother Mark, a former goalkeeper for Bonnyrigg Rose, is attending the game alongside his dad.

He believes Bryan and his late grandad, Alan Bryce, will be looking down on Tynecastle in a few days’ time. Mark told Edinburgh Live: “It was a tough year for Bryan fighting the brain tumour. Nothing prepares you for such a loss.

“It’s been a really sad, difficult time. The match will be overwhelming. A minute’s applause would mean so much.

“It will be emotional. Bryan and our grandad – who took us to our first Hearts game – will be watching over us. The response from all over the world – including from Hearts players – has been incredible.

“We just want to get this out there as much as we can, so Hearts supporters can pay tribute to one of their own. It will be a really fitting tribute to Bryan on Thursday, and hopefully they get a result for him as well.”

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Bryan fought cancer for just over a year but had been fit and healthy until his diagnosis, running after his son, going to matches every week and even attending away games to Rotterdam, Estonia and Florence. The former Corstorphine Primary and Craigmount High School pupil was a well known face around the amateur football scene, giving up his time to play, train and organise for multiple clubs.

His son Alfie is understood to be attending his first game at Tynecastle on Sunday when Hearts face Inverness in the Scottish League Cup. Bryan was also well known as the co-founder of the ‘Packers of Scotland’ Facebook page, where he passionately connected with fellow Cheese Heads.

His fellow co-founder described Bryan as “an absolute gem”. He said: “Bryan would do anything for anyone.

“He was a kind, loving and funny and adored his family. He put his heart and soul into the page and made it much more active and relevant than it ever was before.

“We had so much fun doing it. Bryan passed away after a long fight against brain cancer.

“He was an absolute warrior until the end… The strength you’ve all shown in the past 16 months has been nothing short of miraculous.

“I was lucky enough to call Bryan a friend and I’m all the better for having had him in my life.”

A fundraiser to help support Bryan and his family as well as to raise awareness of those suffering from brain cancer has so far raised £17,000. You can donate here.