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Petite Street Playtown, situated in Meadowfield, Durham, announced the closure in a Facebook post today (Tuesday, August 11).

It said: “It is with a heavy heart that, due to unforeseen personal circumstances, we have made the incredibly difficult decision to sell Petite Street Playtown.

“This has not been an easy decision, and we are so grateful to every family who has supported us, celebrated with us, and helped create so many wonderful memories over time.

“Petite Street Playtown is a well-established and much-loved business with fantastic potential for someone looking to continue its journey.”

The post was met with sadness from customers.

One user wrote: “This is so sad, I know how much effort and love you have put into the business.

“It won’t be the same without you.”

The play café has a role-play centre and was created specifically for children aged 0–7 years old.

It is home to a supermarket, hairdressers, café, riding school and stables, a construction site, vets, and more.

The café offered teas, coffees, cakes, and sandwiches for parents.

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Transfers explained

A good place to start is by explaining the Telegraph Fantasy Football rules on transfers. First thing to note is the pre-season transfer amnesty, so you can make unlimited changes to your teams right up until the first scheduled kick-off on Friday 21 August, 20:00.

45 is the magic number of transfers you receive during the season, five more than last season to help negotiate the new League Cup fixtures. This equates to a little more than one a week. You can use a maximum of five transfers in any Game Week which run from 00:00 on Tuesdays to 23:59 on Mondays.

Four seasons ago we scrapped the two-hour rule, meaning you can make transfers right up until a game kicks off. However, we don’t suggest you leave it that late as if a transfer is not completed in time you will not gain any points for the game from the player transferred in. Starting XIs are released an hour before kick-off so you have an ample window to implement any changes.

Scrapping the two-hour rule also means that this year you can be more flexible with your transfers each week. Once a player’s game has started you will amass their points for the entire game and are free to transfer them out for another player who may be kicking off while the previous game is being played, thus benefiting from two players’ points.

 

Top transfer strategy tips

 

1) Utilise fixture gains

Telegraph Fantasy Football is unique amongst other fantasy games in that you can transfer a player out as soon as they’ve played for a player yet to play that day or match week. So if Haaland (£8.3m) played in the 12.30pm Saturday kick-off, managers can transfer him out for Saka (£6.0m) who plays in the 3pm kick-off, and score points for both. Picking up extra fixtures each time a transfer is made is key to TFF success.

 

2) Find enablers early and stick

To fit in a combination of Erling Haaland (£8.3m), Bruno Fernandes (£6.5m) and Cole Palmer (£6.2m) or similar, requires TFF managers to find cheaper players to balance teams. Finding those players early into the season, and sticking with them to utilise transfers on the other strategy tips, can ensure avoiding wasting transfers on constant restructuring of squads.

 

3) FA Cup and League Cup (new for 2025/26)

Players in TFF gain points for the League Cup and FA Cup as well as the Premier League, so often players topping points charts at the season end have progressed far in the competition. When seeing lineups for early League Cup and FA Cup Rounds, if big hitting players who are regulars in the league start against lowly opposition, it’s a prime opportunity to stock up on those assets.

New for this season League Cup fixtures have been included which will make the early stages of the season even more exciting when Premier League teams who are not competing in Europe will gain a fixture against the rest.

 

4) Favourable fixture runs

Picking players who are playing against weaker opposition often score more points, therefore keeping an eye on the fixtures for teams is important.

 

5) Balance transfers out over the season

There are ~37 gameweeks in the season, so averaging around one transfer a week is a rule of thumb that keeps managers from running out early. The start of the season is the only time your team is reset, so it’s important to set a structure that works for you so that you don’t need to use too many moves at the start to identify those players who are likely to shine. It’s a marathon, not a sprint, so keeping pace early isn’t a necessity, and often keeping a few extra back until the end run sees TFF managers get a late boost.

 

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For many people, a Raleigh bike provided their first taste of freedom on two wheels, becoming the vehicle for childhood adventures, trips to the shops and countless memories of growing up.

Those memories were relived on Paddy’s Radio 2 show, where the Bolton presenter also recalled his own Raleigh bike.

He said: “My first Raleigh bike was a Raleigh Boxer little thing, bright yellow. It was like a mini Grifter.

“I thought I were king of the streets folks, when I went out on that when we stabilisers on the back.”

Others also called in with memories of their first bike made by Raleigh.

Lisa in Lancs said: “I had a Raleigh Sprite that I used to fetch me mum’s spuds home in.

“Then I upgraded to a Raleigh Alpha with dynamo lights as a reward.”

Keith from Ilford spoke about his Raleigh Grifter, with Paddy saying: “That bike was like a tank on wheels. But what I remember about the Raleigh Grifter was the gears on the handle. Which I’ve never seen before. And also that seat. You could have had that seat in your front room. You’d have happily sat down watching Corrie with a cup of tea sat on your Grifter seats.”

Others spoke about their Raleigh Chopper and Tomohawk.

Paddy McGuinness opted to do his epic Children in Need challenge on a Chopper as he always wanted growing up.

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.

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.

Richard Bradley claimed to be a 15-year-old schoolboy and befriended a person he thought was a girl aged 13. He asked to be sent naked photos.

A Bellshill man has been put on the sex offenders’ register after being duped in a police online paedophile sting.

Richard Bradley claimed to be a 15-year-old schoolboy and befriended a person he thought was a girl aged 13. He asked to be sent naked photos.

But Hamilton Sheriff Court heard ‘Becki’ was actually an undercover police officer posing as a child.

Bradley, 28, of Victoria Place, admitted communicating indecently with a person he believed to be a child between November 4 and 21, 2024.

Aga Mathieson, prosecuting, said the undercover police officer set up the profile of a girl aged 13 on a social media site and soon received a message from Bradley.

The conversation moved to Snapchat where Bradley’s friend request was accepted.

Ms Mathieson told the court: “He said he was from Glasgow, was 15 years old and had a day off school. The girl made it clear she was 13.

“The conversation was general in nature to begin with.

“It continued over a number of days and turned sexual in nature when the accused asked ‘Can I see you not wearing any clothes? It’s cool and fun’.”

Bradley sent the officer a suggestive photo but received nothing in return.

The online chat ended on November 21, 2024 and police enquiries led to a search warrant being issued for Bradley’s home.

When officers arrived they seized his phone and he admitted sexual communications with someone he believed to be a young girl.

Bradley, who appeared in court with no previous convictions, was placed under supervision for two years and ordered to attend addiction services.

He was also given an eight-month electronic tagging order as an alternative to a prison sentence and placed on the sex offenders’ register for five years.

Sheriff John Hamilton KC ordered destruction of his mobile phone.

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The crash involved a car and motorbike

A woman has been arrested after a man was left seriously injured in a crash. Emergency services were called to a crash on the A1307 near Swavesey at around 8.30pm on Monday (August 10).

The crash involved a car and motorbike. A man, who was riding the motorbike, was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

A police spokesperson said: “A woman, aged in her 30s, from Dublin, was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by careless or inconsiderate driving. She has been bailed until November 10.”

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Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez are husband and wife.

They married Tuesday in a civil ceremony described by the public relations team that represents the Portuguese soccer star as “a private and intimate moment attended by their five children.”

The ceremony took place in Cascais, a coastal town in western Portugal near the capital Lisbon, the Brunswick Group said in the announcement.

The couple posted a picture on their Instagram accounts showing their rings.

They have been together for the past decade after meeting in Madrid.

The 41-year-old Ronaldo, a five-time world player of the year and one of the most high-profile sports stars, is coming off playing in his record-tying sixth World Cup for Portugal.

His Saudi team, Al Nassr, starts its domestic season on Saturday.

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Natasha Denman, 23, was one of two people in their 20s who died following the crash last week

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The relatives of a young woman who died in a crash in Gorton last week have expressed their devastation over her ‘sudden’ death.

Greater Manchester Police have confirmed that Natasha Denman, 23, was amongst two individuals in their 20s who tragically lost their lives at the scene of a collision on Hyde Road in Gorton on Wednesday evening (August 5).

Emergency crews raced to the location after a car smashed into a stationary digger close to the junction with Clumber Road at approximately 9:30pm.

Four individuals were travelling in the vehicle, GMP revealed, with a young man and woman, aged 23 and 24, sadly dying at the scene. They have subsequently been identified as Jack Cartwright and Natasha Denman, reports the Manchester Evening News.

In a touching tribute today (August 11), Ms Denman’s relatives described her as ‘much loved’ and want her to be remembered as ‘naturally funny, loving and caring’.

Her family stated: “Tasha was a much-loved daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece and cousin. We, as a family, will never recover from her sudden and unexpected passing at such a young age.

“Our hearts are forever broken. We would like her to be remembered as the naturally funny, loving and caring person she was.

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Apollo Simms, 26, from Tealby Road, Manchester, faces charges including two counts of death by dangerous driving and failing to provide a sample for analysis in relation to the incident. He was due to appear at Manchester Magistrates’ Court today (August 11).

A second man who was arrested has been granted bail, officers confirmed.

Detectives are urging any witnesses who may have observed the moments preceding this incident, or anyone possessing mobile phone, Ring doorbell or dashcam footage, to come forward and support the investigation.

Those with information can reach police on 0161 856 4741, referencing log number 3717 of 05/08/2026. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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The camera, which is located on the A64 Sherburn High Street, was put up in July 2025 as part of a three-month trial to see if it helps slow down motorists and reduces the number of serious and fatal collisions on the route.

However, it was knocked down – just over an hour after being activated.

The camera has now been reinstated with North Yorkshire Police hoping it will encourage safer driving, reduce collision risk and improve safety for all road users.

A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “As North Yorkshire Police is responsible for policing more than 6,000 miles of road, improving road safety and reducing the number of people killed or seriously injured remains a key priority.

“North Yorkshire is one of the few areas in the country without a fixed speed camera. Last year, a trial was launched on the A64 at a site identified through collision and speed-offence data.

“The aim was to encourage safer driving, reduce collision risk and improve safety for all road users. Unfortunately, the camera and the lamp post it was mounted on were unlawfully damaged, preventing the trial from continuing as planned.

“The camera has now been reinstated because reducing casualties and keeping people safe on our roads remains a priority. Fixed speed cameras are a proven road safety measure that help encourage safer driving behaviours and reduce the risk of serious and fatal collisions.”

Donald Trump told the press there were ‘no issues’ despite being secretly smuggled off the older Air Force One inside a catering truck in a covert operation to foil potential Iranian assassins, reports claim.

Returning from a NATO summit in Turkey, the President was bundled off the jet in Ankara and loaded onto a separate military plane bound for the UK, according to The Washington Post. The truck was seen in one video being lifted to the level of the jumbo aircraft for a few minutes.

Trump had originally flown to Turkey on the $400 million Qatari–donated 747–8. But as the summit ended, he publicly announced he was ditching the new jet to board an older Air Force One model for ‘old times’ sake’.

After being filmed boarding the jumbo in Ankara, the secret swap was executed, where he transferred to the military plane. 

Moments later, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth casually strolled up the regular stairs to board the C–32A aircraft on his own – a move designed to make the decoy flight look routine to any watching eyes.

The intricate scheme hoodwinked those on board, leaving unsuspecting journalists and even some senior White House staffers in the dark as they flew on the ‘decoy’ Air Force One flight.

Yet after being snuck back onto the main jet, surrounded by unsuspecting press at 11.31pm, at a UK base, Trump completely dismissed any threat.

Asked if a security concern forced the move to the older AF1 model, the President delivered a simple two–word response: ‘No issues.’ 

Insisting ‘no, no’ there were ‘no issues’ whatsoever, Trump claimed the elaborate maneuvering was simply a PR gesture to give service members a better view of the presidential jet.

The President boarding the old Air Force One plane set to transport him to a US military base in the UK as cameras rolled at an airport in Ankara

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Journalists who got on the old Air Force One plane believed the President was also on board

‘We sent this one in so that the Air Force Base here was in the same exact line, so you saw, did you see the picture? … There are hundreds of people out there,’ Trump explained, referencing a picture that White House staff had shown earlier in the day from his Truth Social showing service members with the plane.

‘So they came a little bit earlier. We switched planes.’

When asked why reporters on the jet were asked to lower their window shades, Trump said it was ‘because you’re probably on a dangerous flight because of the sleaze bags that we have to deal with’.

He followed up by saying he is ‘number one’ on Iran’s ‘list’.

‘But if I go, you go. Right? Perhaps someday you want to change professions,’ Trump told reporters.

The White House rushed to defend the controversial Qatari–donated jet after reports came about the plane’s lack of security, issuing a firm statement insisting the aircraft is fully ‘secure and equipped with the most advanced technologies necessary to meet requirements of the presidential mission.’

Trump conceded the luxury plane needs major defensive upgrades, confirming it has been temporarily grounded for about a month to be ‘maxed out’ with enhanced protection – though he refused to disclose the exact military specs.

The security nightmare erupted after The New York Times revealed the new Qatari jet was defenseless – lacking crucial antimissile countermeasures found on older models.

The reported subterfuge came as Trump was leaving the NATO summit in Turkey last month

 Sources told The New York Times that Trump covertly entered the food cart that had been fitted to the belly of the plane amid threats from Iranian officials

A catering truck was visibly parked on the opposite side of Air Force One after Trump boarded the plane in Ankara, Turkey, on July 8

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Exclusive images obtained by the Daily Mail show a massive banner of a caricature of Trump dominating Tajrish Square in the Iranian capital of Tehran, which was installed late last week

In retaliation, FBI agents swooped on Times reporters’ homes, slapping them with federal grand jury subpoenas just 24 hours after the story broke.

Trump is said to have been so terrified of being targeted by Iranian hit squads during the election campaign that he routinely used a decoy aircraft to dodge potential assassination attempts while traveling between events.

In September, a second attempt on Trump’s life was foiled when a gunman was spotted in the brush while Trump was on his Florida golf course.

The security scare prompted his team to adopt a different deception: traveling on a decoy aircraft dubbed Ghost Flight.

The plane was provided by his envoy Steve Witkoff, who was on the links with Trump that day.

Meantime, Tehran has been vocal in its threats and last week a massive, custom-made banner featuring a caricature of Trump centered under a large, blood–red painted ‘bullseye’ scope was seen dominating Tajrish Square in the capital, according to photos exclusively obtained by the Daily Mail.

Below the image of the targeted President, in large crimson English capital letters, is the chilling phrase: ‘There will be blood.’

Iranian media has also threatened to go after First Lady Melania Trump and Barron Trump, with a recent AI–generated video highlighting the locations the First Lady likes to shop and how would–be assassins could target her.