The annual event brought livestock competitions, horses and ponies, horticulture, handicrafts, trade stands and local produce to the showground, overlooking.

Families also enjoyed main-ring entertainment, including terrier racing, live music and Jurassic Earth’s life-sized dinosaur performances.

This year’s show featured its largest-ever vintage tractor section, while the expanded food from farming tent and craft marquee showcased regional businesses.

Crowds weren’t put off by the rain, holding coats over their heads to avoid the showers.

Wensleydale Show 2026. (Image: ANDY FUTERS)

Wensleydale Show 2026. (Image: ANDY FUTERS)

Wensleydale Show 2026. (Image: ANDY FUTERS)

Wensleydale Show 2026. (Image: ANDY FUTERS)

Wensleydale Show 2026. (Image: ANDY FUTERS)

Wensleydale Show 2026. (Image: ANDY FUTERS)

Wensleydale Show 2026. (Image: ANDY FUTERS)

Wensleydale Show 2026. (Image: ANDY FUTERS)

Wensleydale Show 2026. (Image: ANDY FUTERS)

Wensleydale Show 2026. (Image: ANDY FUTERS)

Wensleydale Show 2026. (Image: ANDY FUTERS)

Wensleydale Show 2026. (Image: ANDY FUTERS)

Wensleydale Show 2026. (Image: ANDY FUTERS)

Wensleydale Show 2026. (Image: ANDY FUTERS)

Wensleydale Show 2026. (Image: ANDY FUTERS)

Wensleydale Show 2026. (Image: ANDY FUTERS)

Wensleydale Show 2026. (Image: ANDY FUTERS)

Wensleydale Show 2026. (Image: ANDY FUTERS)

Wensleydale Show 2026. (Image: ANDY FUTERS)

Wensleydale Show 2026. (Image: ANDY FUTERS)

Wensleydale Show 2026. (Image: ANDY FUTERS)

Wensleydale Show 2026. (Image: ANDY FUTERS)

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Wensleydale Show 2026. (Image: ANDY FUTERS)

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With stalls on almost every corner of the town centre, visitors were able to try cuisines from all over the world, as well as enjoy live music and other events.

There were visitors of all ages, with special activities for children and a number of stalls also selling treats for four-legged festival-goers.

Some of the stalls also sold treats for dogs (Image: The Bolton News)

The main events of the day were demonstrations from some of the UK’s top chefs, including festival favourite James Martin, who had three appearances throughout the afternoon.

This year marks Martin’s 16th Bolton Food and Drink Festival.

Speaking to the Bolton News this afternoon, he described it as “the biggest and the best” of its kind.

He added: “You’ve only got to have been here on the opening day at 12 o’clock, when you would have seen there were thousands of people in there.

“It’s unbelievable.”

Bolton Food and Drink Festival 2026 (Image: The Bolton News)

Lucky ticket-holders also got the chance to watch a sold-out lunchtime event with chefs Marco Pierre White and Michael Caines.

Elsewhere in the festival, visitors also got to see a cracking line-up across two separate stages, featuring everything from local acoustic acts to 70s chart-toppers the Real Thing, who will be taking to the stage this evening.

People stopping to watch the bands on the festival stage. (Image: The Bolton News)

Bolton Food and Drink Festival continues throughout the bank holiday, wrapping up on Monday evening.

More information about the event can be found on the festival’s website.

A Liverpool fan has been savaged on social media after snatching Alexander Isak’s shirt from a child following the Anfield club’s 2-2 draw with Nottingham Forest on Saturday.

Goalscorer Isak was making his way towards the tunnel when he spotted a young fan in the stands. The Swede removed his shirt before offering it to the supporter.

However, as he made the move to hand over the jersey, an older fan swiped the shirt from the youngster’s grasp, taking Isak aback.

The thieving fan was then seen grinning widely as he made for a hasty exit while the youngster looked distraught, holding out an exasperated hand.

However, onlookers lambasted the individual for the shameless act, and he was later seen giving the shirt to its intended recipient.

Liverpool striker Isak made a beeline for the youngster but the shirt was stolen away

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Footage of the incident has gone viral online, with rival fans offering a scathing verdict.

‘Don’t these morons realize there are cameras everywhere these days?’ one user said on X. 

‘Grown man steaming a sweaty kit off a child… should be banned from entering Anfield again,’ said another.

‘Glad the kid got it back, infuriating that grown men act like this.’ 

Others credited the bystanders for intervening.

‘Credit to the guys who called him out causing him to give it to the boy,’ one fan said.

‘Fair play to Isak for seeing that and making sure the scruff gave it back. How embarrassing…’ 

It is not the first time an adult spectator has sought to steal prized memorabilia from a child at a sporting event. In April, Max Quinn, a baseball fan, was branded ‘pathetic’ after stealing a ball from an 11-year-old girl.

Quinn attempted to catch a ball headed for the stands but botched his attempt, leading the ball to squirm out of his hands and bounce towards a young girl, Evelyn. 

She raced down the steps to try and grab it and take home a memorable souvenir, only for Quinn to fumble around on the floor alongside her and grab it before she had the chance.

Earlier this year, a baseball fan was blasted online after stealing a ball from an 11-year-old girl

The distraught youngster was consoled and fans swiftly turned on the adult spectator online

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Quinn then lifted it into the air in an embarrassing celebration before returning to his seat, leaving the girl devastated.

A clip of the incident quickly went viral and caused fury on social media, with baseball fans labelling the man ‘pathetic’. He later publicly apologised for his behaviour.

Elsewhere, an elderly ice hockey fan was ejected from an NHL game after stealing a puck from a child.

In January 2025, the man was threatened by the child’s mother  – who pulled her arm back, gesturing to punch him – following the heartless act. 

Later, an ice hockey player’s girlfriend delivered a separate puck to the youngster. 

It was a frustrating afternoon for Liverpool fans, as Iraola’s side twice went behind to Oliver Glasner’s visitors – who were good value for their point at Anfield. 

Iraola was left aggrieved by a fourth-official fumble that cost his team a goal as they could only manage another draw in what has been a lacklustre start to the season. 

New signing Victor Munoz equalised after Forest had twice led through Dan Ndoye and a Morgan Gibbs-White penalty, with Isak also opening his account for the campaign.

But Iraola thought the second Forest goal was unfair given he was unable to make a substitution for three minutes due to the fourth official’s electric board not working and, when the changes should have occurred, the away team took a quick throw-in that led to the penalty being awarded.

‘I will analyse the penalty, but this cannot be a professional fourth official,’ he said.

‘It cannot take… I don’t know, three minutes (for him to ready the board). We’ve already given the subs’ numbers two or three minutes before.

‘I was already angry because in the previous stoppage we couldn’t make (the triple sub), and before the throw-in I said, “OK we’ll do it now”. But I don’t know (what happened).

‘They will have to explain it, but it has taken ages to not prepare two boards.’

Millie Bobby Brown stunned in a backless purple maxi dress on Friday as she and husband Jake Bongiovi arrived for dinner at La Terrazza Gualtiero Marchesi in Italy‘s Lake Como.

The Stranger Things star, 22, married the 24-year-old son of rocker Jon Bon Jovi in May 2024 and the two went on to adopt a little girl last summer.

And the couple looked as loved up as ever as they enjoyed a child-free date night at the swanky restaurant located inside the Grand Hotel Tremezzo.

Millie ensured she dressed to impress in her striking maxi gown which featured a halterneck cut and a sequinned waistband. 

The actress teamed the dress with gold hooped earrings, a gold bangle and a multicoloured handbag, while she swept her brunette tresses into a neat bun.

Jake meanwhile cut a smart figure in a white unbuttoned shirt which he paired with grey trousers and black loafers.

The couple looked as loved up as ever as they enjoyed a child-free date night at the swanky restaurant located inside the Grand Hotel Tremezzo

The model and actor were all smiles as he walked arm in arm with his wife before gallantly helping her onto a boat.

As they arrived at the restaurant, Jake greeted a gentleman, assumed to be the manager, with a warm handshake before going on to enjoy their meal. 

Millie and Jake’s cosy dinner date came just days after they enjoyed a meal with Jake’s legendary rocker dad Jon Bon Jovi at Notting Hill hotspot Dorian on Monday.

The Enola Holmes actress appeared in high spirits as she posed for a photo with Jake and Jon, 64. 

Michelin-starred restaurant Dorian has earned a reputation as one of London’s ultimate ‘it’ spots, famously known as a favourite haunt for celebrities like Victoria and David Beckham. 

Millie looked stylish in polka dot capris, a black vest and cream cardigan, while Jake opted for an orange jumper and white shirt. 

The British actress recently shared rare insight into her life as a new mother during an appearance on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon.

She said: ‘My baby girl’s growing, she’s gorgeous.’

The Stranger Things star, 22, married the 24-year-old son of rocker Jon Bon Jovi in May 2024 and the two went on to adopt a little girl last summer

Millie ensured she dressed to impress in her striking maxi gown which featured a halterneck cut and a sequinned waistband

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Jake meanwhile cut a smart figure in a white unbuttoned shirt which he paired with grey trousers and black loafers

The model and actor was all smiles as he walked arm in arm with his wife before gallantly helping her onto a boat

Millie showed a glimpse of her flower tattoo as she carefully climbed into a boat

Staff were on hand to ensure the actress safely made it onto the boat

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Millie leaned on her husband for support

The pair were in great spirits during the night out

The pair ensured they looked stylish for the romantic outing

Millie accessorised with a striking floral print handbag

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The couple, who married two years ago, were spending quality child-free time together

As they arrived at the restaurant, Jake greeted a gentleman, assumed to be the manager, with a warm handshake before going on to enjoy their meal

Jake and Millie seemed excited as they arrived for the swanky meal

Reflecting on how her and Jake’s parents have embraced the new member of the family, she added: ‘They’re all obsessed with her, she doesn’t ever really get put down. 

‘Jake’s dad always says, “She’s just gonna be, you know, carried for the next 18 years.”‘ 

Millie also fiercely defended her husband from dad-shaming trolls. 

Images of the couple went viral earlier this year when Millie was seen laden with a car seat and two backpacks, before later sightings saw her pushing a suitcase and her daughter’s pram at the same time – leading to ire pointed at Bongiovi.

In her interview on the Not Gonna Lie podcast, she said: ‘I’m not gonna lie, when did women become incapable of holding their own bags, car seats and stuff?…

‘This stems from me holding all of my suitcases and bags and my kid and people are like, “Your husband doesn’t hold a single thing.” And I’m like, “Because I’m three miles ahead. I have been planning this all night.”

‘We’re all about empowering girls and, “You got it,” and, “You don’t need a man.” But then when I’m like, “OK, I can carry my own things,” people are like, “Where’s your husband?”‘

Millie added: ‘Nobody knows my husband. My husband is the most polite, sweet, will-do-anything-for-me. But he also knows I’m capable.’

Elsewhere in the podcast chat, she revealed she’d always dreamed of adopting children and added that even as a young child she imagined her dolls were adopted rather than pretending to be pregnant or having biological children.

She went on to say that she intends to carry a biological child someday, adding, ‘It’s not because I don’t want that. Hopefully one day that’s in my future.’

The village has a sandy beach and a racecourse and is just under two hours from Cambridge

With the end of the summer holidays fast approaching, there are still a few opportunities left to make the most of the longer evenings and warm weather. If it’s one last beach trip you’re after, then a visit to Norfolk will end your summer on a high.

Caister-on-Sea near Great Yarmouth is a worthwhile spot thanks to its miles of golden sand and welcoming village. Whilst it has all of the typical amenities you would expect from a seaside village, there is a unique attraction which sets it above the rest. Instead of heading home after you’ve built your sandcastles, you might want to head over to Caister Castle. Although the building is mostly in ruins today, a 90-foot tower still stands, and visitors can climb to the top and get a bird’s eye view of the historical site.

This 15th century castle was pioneering in its day as one of the earliest important buildings to use brick as the main construction material. After you have discovered the intriguing history of the castle, you will be met with a surprising museum collection. You might expect to see old furniture or trinkets from the days when the castle was inhabited by Sir John Falstof, a soldier in the Hundred Years’ War.

However, the museum is actually filled with a private collection of motor vehicles. Some of the standout pieces include the first Ford Fiesta to ever come off the production line and the Lotus driven by racing driver James Lotus, who held the records for most wins, pole positions, and fastest laps at the time of his death in 1968.

Those with a preference for four legs in sports, over four wheels, will be pleased to know Great Yarmouth Racecourse is just outside Caister-on-Sea. During racing season between April and October, visitors can cheer on their chosen horses and become one of the 12,000 people who attend the three-day Eastern Festival.

The racecourse also holds family-friendly events, such as the safari family fun race day on August 30.

You many choose to have a picnic on the beach during your trip to the village, but if you plan on buying food, you will be met with classic seaside village options. The streets are lined with multiple fish and chip shops. A small, family-run pub called Never Turn Back on Manor Road offers Sunday carveries as well as full English breakfasts.

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You could also try one of the roasts at Castle Carvery on Norwich Road, which boasts a large indoor playground for energetic children.

Whether you’re racing after kids or looking to watch horses racing, Caister-on-Sea could be the place for you. The car journey from Cambridge is manageable, too, taking just under two hours.

We have rounded-up everything you need to know for Sunday at the festival

After Hannah Laing brought her doof production to Belfast on Saturday, EMERGE is ready to keep the good times going for day two.

Taking over South Belfast, the annual event has brought huge names from the world of dance and electronic music to the city for a fifth year.

As festival season draws to a close across Northern Ireland, more incredible headliners are set to shine on Sunday, August 30 at Boucher Road Playing Fields.

Here is what you need to know ahead of day two at EMERGE Belfast:

Who is headlining EMERGE day two?

Irish DJ blk. will top the bill for a special Open Air takeover, alongside artists like Vieze Asbak, Natte Visstick, Restricted, and DYEN.

Stage and set times for Sunday at EMERGE Belfast

What are the age restrictions for EMERGE?

Emerge 2026 is strictly +17. ID required.

If you are asked to provide ID when entering the concert to prove your age, you will need to provide one of the following:

• Official valid Passport
• Photo driving license
• Government-approved Proof of age card PASS, Citizen card or www.validateuk.co.uk
• Electoral Card
• Student cards
• Yoti app

EMERGE 2026 site map

What time do gates open for EMERGE?

Gates open at 4pm so please do not arrive on site until close to that time.

Curfew for the event is approx 10.45pm this year.

Road closures and traffic advice for EMERGE

A PSNI spokesperson said: “Motorists should be aware that traffic will be disrupted in south Belfast this weekend, Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th August, due to the Emerge Music Festival. “City-bound lane one of Boucher Road, between its junction with Shane Retail Park and Balmoral Road, will be closed between 3pm and 9pm. “Boucher Road will be closed between its junctions with Tates Avenue and Stockman’s Lane between 9pm and midnight. “Stockman’s Lane will be closed between its junction with Kennedy Way roundabout and Lisburn Road between 9pm and midnight. “The M1 off-slips – northbound at Kennedy Way and southbound at Stockmans Lane – will be closed from 9pm. “Please seek an alternative route at these times.” Officers would also like to remind those attending the festival that it is illegal to stop, park or walk on the hard shoulder of motorways. The hard shoulder is for emergency use only. They continued: “We want all those attending the festival to have a great night and to remember the event for all the right reasons – stay safe, leave sufficient time for your journey, and plan your route in advance.”

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Video from the scene shows fire crews outside Swan Lane Mills with an aerial ladder platform deployed near the building.

Footage appears to show a man partway up the mill, visible through the scaffolding.

Fire crews attempt to reach man on Swan Lane Mills scaffolding (Image: Supplied)

It seems as though the incident attracted a crowd of spectators, with one exclaiming in the video: “No way”.

In a comment to the Bolton News, one witness described the man to be “dancing away”.

He added: “I don’t think he wants to come down”.

Fire crews attempt to reach man on Swan Lane Mill scaffolding (Image: Supplied)

Greater Manchester Police have been contacted for comment.

Swan Lane Mills is a Grade-II listed building and an important part of the borough’s industrial heritage.

Located between Great Lever and Daubhill, the building was designed by renowned mill architects Stott and Sons of Oldham and was once recognised as the largest cotton spinning mill in the world.

You can only see earthworks of the former castle today

There was once a time when several castles stood across Cambridgeshire. Unfortunately, over time they have been reduced to mounds or scarce remains, but their historic tales live on. In the small hamlet of Rampton, there was once hope of a castle being built, but it was never completed.

Known as Giant’s Hill, it’s believed construction began during a civil war known as the Anarchy, which lasted between 1138 and 1153. The conflict started after the accidental death of William Adelin, who was the only legitimate son of Henry I.

Following Henry’s death in 1135, his nephew Stephen of Blois seized the throne with the help of his brother Henry of Blois. A civil war began between Stephen of Blois and his cousin Empress Matilda, Henry I’s daughter, who was supposed to take the throne.

During this civil war, a number of castles, were built across the east of England in order to contain Geoffrey de Mandeville, a rebel earl and famous figure of the civil war. De Mandeville was shot dead with a crossbow at nearby Burwell Castle, which was also being built at the time. Just like Giant’s Hill, Burwell Castle was never completed.

Today, you can see the earthworks of the former castle. People can see a low and flat-topped rectangular earthwork and spoil banks of the unfinished 12th century motte castle. There is also a water-filled moat, entrance ramp and interactive board that show visitors what it would have once looked like.

Rampton today is described as a “thriving community” by Rampton Parish Council. There are round 400 people that live in the small hamlet which is around six miles from Cambridge. Over the year, the community comes together for many events including its summer fayre and a horse show.

Rampton is home to The Black Horse Pub, which Camra says is a “cosy” pub with a “large beer garden”. It has been serving locals since 1851.

It has been a difficult summer for the Magpies, losing a number of key players, but there were encouraging signs in the draw with Liverpool. Nico Gonzalez could make his debut as new head coach Matthias Jaissle experiences an away fixture in English football for the first time. Follow the game LIVE below with our dedicated match blog, featuring expert insight and analysis from Sam Tabuteau at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.