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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 Mill scaffoldingFire 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”.

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

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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.

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Burscough train crash – updates: One dead after train hits van near Liverpool

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It is being reported that a Northern train has hit a vehicle near a railway crossing in Burscough, West Lancashire.

Passangers said in posts on social media that they were left on the train waiting to be evacuated hours after the incident, which is beleived to have unfolded at around 3:30pm near Martin Lane.

One passenger posted an image of a damaged carriage with debris strewn across the floor. The passenger said they were still on the train with their children, adding “we are all shook”.

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Northern has blocked all lines between Wigan Wallgate and Southport “due to emergency services dealing with an incident,” with disruption expected for the rest of the day.

Train ticket restrictions have been lifted in the affected areas, including Advance and Peak restrictions, during this disruption, Northern said.

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Elgin Marbles could still be sent to Greece on Bayeux Tapestry-style deal despite Andy Burnham backtrack on returning them

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The Elgin Marbles, also known as the Parthenon Marbles, could return to Greece on loan from the British Museum using the blueprint of the Bayeux Tapestry partnership

The Elgin Marbles could return to Greece on loan from the British Museum using the blueprint of the Bayeux Tapestry partnership which has finally brought the 1,000 year old artefact to the UK.

It is hoped the delicate cultural diplomacy between France and the UK which resulted in the 230 foot tapestry travelling to the UK for the exhibition which starts next month could be replicated by a similar deal with Greece.

That could mean the much disputed sculptures, which once adorned the Parthenon on the Acropolis in Athens and were carved in the fifth century BC, could go on display in the city for the first time since they were brought to the UK by Lord Elgin in the early 1800s.

British Museum director Nicholas Cullinan said the success of the partnership with France to bring the tapestry over for the forthcoming historic exhibition offered a ‘glimmer of possibility to move forwards’ on the Elgin Marbles because it had taken several attempts to secure.

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‘I would hope that some tangible progress can happen. It would be a wonderful thing,’ said Mr Cullinan, who has overseen the return of the tapestry which famously depicts the Battle of Hastings and the Norman invasion for the exhibition which opens on September 10.

He told the Financial Times that while there was no ‘cookie cutter template’ for dealing with every piece of cultural history or relationship, its return was ‘a very compelling example of international partnership’ that pointed to the success of ‘reciprocal exchange’.

His comments follow Andy Burnham’s apparent volte face on the marbles this week in saying their fate was in the hands of the British Museum having once backed a bill to return them to Greece.

He previously strongly advocated their return, backing a 2002 Private Members’ Bill to do so and writing on social media that they should be sent back with ‘no strings attached’.

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The Elgin Marbles, also known as the Parthenon Marbles, could return to Greece on loan from the British Museum using the blueprint of the Bayeux Tapestry partnership 

British Museum director Nicholas Cullinan said the success of the Bayeux Tapestry partnership offered a 'glimmer of possibility to move forwards' on the Elgin Marbles

British Museum director Nicholas Cullinan said the success of the Bayeux Tapestry partnership offered a ‘glimmer of possibility to move forwards’ on the Elgin Marbles

In July, the Bayeux Tapestry arrived in London after a hugely complicated journey to leave France for the first time in more than 900 years

In July, the Bayeux Tapestry arrived in London after a hugely complicated journey to leave France for the first time in more than 900 years 

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But he appeared to backtrack this week when he said that it was ‘ultimately an issue for the British Museum’.

He said: ‘Legally that’s where that issue rests, but I’m all in favour of using British cultural diplomacy.’ 

Mr Burnham is among generations of politicians who have debated the future of the marbles in a row which at times has threatened to turn into a full-blown diplomatic crisis.

His crowning as PM prompted the Greek paper Ta Nea to ask whether Mr Burnham would be ‘Greece’s strongest ally yet in Downing Street’.

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Greece claims they were illegally removed from the Acropolis and should be returned home permanently where they can be displayed next to the other portion of the Parthenon frieze they made up.

But the UK government has warned that could set a dangerous precedent for artefacts held in museums worldwide.

Mr Cullinan, who took over as the British Museum’s director in 2024, and formerly headed the National Portrait Gallery, has previously warned there could be ‘unintended consequences’ if the British Museum Act 1963 were amended to allow artefacts in its possession to be permanently removed.

But he said that the museum would ‘always remain open for dialogue’ about the sculptures, gifted by the British government to the trusteeship of the museum in 1816 after they were bought from Lord Elgin.

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This week, Prime Minister Andy Burnham has backtracked on supporting the Elgin Marbles being handed back to Greece

This week, Prime Minister Andy Burnham has backtracked on supporting the Elgin Marbles being handed back to Greece

The museum has previously said that some artefacts, including the Elgin Marbles, ‘may be loaned as part of our commitment to increase national and international loans‘.

Such a loan is not abnormal with around 1,630 other objects from the museum’s eight million-strong collection on long-term loan nationally last year.

Greece made its first formal request for the permanent return of the Elgin Marbles in 1983.

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Former PM Sir Keir Starmer suggested they could be part of an antiquities loan agreement and, back in 2021, it emerged that former Tory chancellor George Osborne, then chairman of the British Museum, had had secret talks over the marbles’ return with Greece.

Meanwhile final preparations are underway for the display of the Bayeux Tapestry, believed to have been embroidered by nuns in England in the 11th century, in what will be the biggest and most expensive exhibition in the museum’s 273 year history.

It will run until next July and it is expected, if successful, to go some way to restore the museum’s damaged reputation under its previous director when over 2000 items were stolen.

In a reciprocal arrangement, treasures including ones from the Sutton Hoo Anglo Saxon burial ship and the 12th century carved Lewis Chessmen, discovered on the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides, will travel to France to be exhibited.

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The first ticket release for the tapestry exhibition sold out in a day, raising £2.5 million for the museum.

A standard adult ticket costs £33, while under-16s go free. The exhibition is being sponsored by hedge-fund billionaire Igor Tulchinsky in a deal valued at £5m.

Defending the prices, Mr Cullinan said the museum had ‘thought long and hard’ about prices and hoped to turn a profit on the exhibition.

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Cambridgeshire fire service ‘failed’ to assess safety risk for firefighters

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A fire service has been hit with an improvement notice by the Health and Safety Executive

A fire service has been hit with a safety notice after it “failed” to assess the safety risk for employees in a training centre. The Health and Safety Executive issued an improvement notice to Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue‘s Huntingdon Fire Station on July 14.

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The notice related to safety risk in a training centre. The notice said: “You have failed to make suitable and sufficient assessment of the risk from employee exposure to vibration caused by activities carried out by your training centre employees, involving the use of vibrating equipment including, but not limited to, reciprocating and circular saws.

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue has since made improvements at its training centre. A fire spokesperson said: “Routine assessments for exposure levels have now been implemented through our health and safety team for all colleagues who may be impacted due to the equipment they use. The improvement notice has now been closed.”

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Channel 5 drama filmed in Consett will have North East premiere

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Forever Home, based on Graham Norton’s bestselling novel, will be screened at Tyneside Cinema on Friday, September 4, ahead of its television debut.

The six-part drama was filmed mainly in Northumberland earlier this year, with County Durham town Consett also used as a location.

Film crews were spotted in the town in January as production got under way.

It is not yet known which cast or crew members will attend the Newcastle screening, but the line-up includes Geordie actor Denise Welch, former Emmerdale star and Strictly Come Dancing contestant Lewis Cope, Shetland actor Douglas Henshall, Amy Nuttall and Auf Wiedersehen, Pet favourite Kevin Whately.

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The drama follows Carol Crottie, played by Amy Nuttall, whose relationship with older partner Robert Barrie becomes increasingly difficult as his dementia worsens.

Robert is played by Douglas Henshall, while Welch takes the role of Carol’s mother, Moira Crottie.

Lewis Cope plays Robert’s son Kaden and Heartstopper actor Jenny Walser portrays his daughter Sally.

Kevin Whately appears as Silent Dave.

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The story centres on Carol’s growing suspicion that Robert’s reluctance to leave his home may be connected to the disappearance of his first wife, who vanished 20 years earlier with Robert’s brother, leaving behind young children Kaden and Sally.

As the mystery unravels, Carol discovers a body concealed in the basement, turning what begins as a later-life relationship drama into a dark family thriller.

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Consett’s role in new drama

The Channel 5 series gives Consett another screen connection, with scenes filmed in the town as part of a wider North East production.

When the drama was announced, Norton said the original novel had started with the idea of the complications involved in packing up a home later in life.

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He said: “The novel soon evolved into a funny, twisted, ‘dark-romp’ full of farcical scenes and it’s wonderful to see the depth and richness of Carol’s story realised as a screenplay.”

The production was supported by the North East Production Fund and North East Screen.

Filming also took place in locations including Stocksfield and Hexham.

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David Beckham praises Scots wilderness expert from birthday trip Brooklyn missed

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Winderness expert Mr Basan has worked across the globe, from the Arctic fjords of Greenland to the forests of Iceland

It was a special trip to Scotland that revealed a potential rift between Sir David Beckham and his eldest son Brooklyn – who was noticeably absent.

However, despite the fallout that had been brewing in the background, the football star has raved about the time he had north of the border as he praised the Scottish wilderness instructor who made his getaway memorable.

Former Manchester United star Sir David has given a glowing endorsement to outdoorsman and wilderness instructor Zeki Basan as the Scot prepares to lead a wild skills workshop in Sutherland.

Mr Basan, who was raised in the Cairngorms, came into contact with Sir David when the star and his sons Romeo and Cruz booked a remote camping and fishing trip for his 50th birthday in May of last year to the uninhabited Hebridean island of Scarba.

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While the former England captain was joined by his sons Romeo, 23, and Cruz, 21, his eldest was nowhere to be seen.

Mr Basan, 26, instructed the Beckham family in off-grid survival, foraging, traditional fire-making and open-air cooking.

Winderness expert Mr Basan has worked across the globe, from the Arctic fjords of Greenland to the forests of Iceland

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Zeki Basa (left) with David Beckam and his sons Romeo and Cruz

Zeki Basa (left) with David Beckam and his sons Romeo and Cruz

Discussing the experience, Mr Basan said: ‘I was with the family for three days and David and his sons were very down to earth and engaged with the outdoors.

‘They have an interest in the environment. They learned about the fauna and flora, fishing techniques, fire making and foraging.

‘We did talk about football, and it was fascinating to hear some of their stories. But we were more focused on the environment. They were great company.’

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Now, in a glowing review online, Sir David has praised Mr Basan, writing: ‘We had an incredible experience with Zeki, learning new skills and understanding the landscape and habitats that he is so passionate about.

‘His knowledge and care for the environment and commitment to protecting traditional crafts is infectious. We are lucky to have people like Zeki to teach these valuable skills to a new generation.’

Sir David’s trip to Scotland came amid rumours of an ongoing feud with Brooklyn, who also did not attend his father’s 50th birthday celebrations.

The star had shared a series of photographs and videos on social media in May of last year, documenting the trip to Scotland.

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He and his sons had caught their dinner during the fishing expedition. They then prepared scallops and lobster before tucking in around the table inside a spartan bothy they had chosen to stay in.

A snap shows Cruz and Romeo inside the rustic bothy where the Beckham boys stayed

A snap shows Cruz and Romeo inside the rustic bothy where the Beckham boys stayed

Sir David shows off a haul of scallops the group caught during his trip to Scotland

Sir David shows off a haul of scallops the group caught during his trip to Scotland

In one post, Sir David said he had banned his sons from using their mobiles.

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He wrote: ‘Last time boys were allowed to use their phones. Not so happy about it.’

In another post, featuring a picture of himself with Romeo and Cruz, Sir David tagged Brooklyn and said: ‘You were missed Brooklyn.’

The extent of the fallout in the family finally became clear in January of this year when Brooklyn posted a stinging statement hitting out at his family.

In it, he said: ‘I do not want to reconcile with my family.’

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Mr Basan has worked across the globe, from the Arctic fjords of Greenland to the forests of Iceland.

Fellow former footballer Ian Wright, who also went on an outdoor course with his has also praised his skills, writing: ‘Zeki is one of those rare people who seems born from another world, not in a strange way, but in the best possible sense. His understanding of the outdoors goes beyond skill; it’s instinctive, almost otherworldly.’

Mr Basan will lead a wild craft skills event at Ferry Croft, Lairg, on September 5 from 11am to 4pm.

During it, he will share stories from his life in remote landscapes and demonstrate the ancient technique of turning fish skins into leather.

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The event celebrates rural heritage, hands-on learning and the passing on of skills that once shaped everyday life in the Highlands and beyond.

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Exactly how much your energy bill will cost as price cap increases

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Energy bills are set to increase by £60 a year from October as Ofgem increases the energy price cap by 4 per cent. That works out as an extra £5 a month for the typical household.

The energy price cap will be increasing to £1,723 a year for the typical household for people who aren’t on a fixed tariff and pay by Direct Debit in England, Scotland and Wales. It’s up from the £1,663 cap currently in place, an increase of 4 per cent, that’s the typical household, however.

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The price cap sets the maximum you can be charged for unit rates and standing charges – so your bill can be higher or lower than the price cap figure. An estimated 35 per cent of all households – around 11 million in total – are on fixed tariffs and will not be affected by this rise.

It’s also believed that the removal of VAT on electricity bills will also save households £45 a year. The VAT of 5 per cent will no longer apply to electricity bills under action undertaken by Andy Burnham when he became Prime Minister.

You can use your current bills to estimate how much your bills will change by using our interactive calculator.

Ofgem has attributed the rise in price cap to the ongoing situation in the Middle East. The conflict there is impacting the wholesale price of gas.

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This means that households who use less gas than others will be less impacted by the changes. In fact, households that don’t use gas at all are estimated to see an increase of less than 1 per cent in their bills.

Neil Kenward, Ofgem’s Director General for Markets, said: “High international gas prices are continuing to drive energy costs in the UK. We welcome the Government’s intervention to remove VAT from electricity bills, without which customers would have faced even higher costs this winter.

“Savings are available by choosing a fixed tariff, which are available at £100 or more below the October price cap, and many suppliers offer tariffs with cheaper electricity to smart meter customers for electricity consumed out of peak times. It’s also worth considering different payment methods, with prepayment customers paying the lowest price cap rates, and could save consumers an average of about £45 compared to direct debit.”

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‘She was everything and more to me’: Country star Cliona Hagan on Dolly Parton

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The country singer was a big inspiration to Cliona growing up and throughout her career

Cliona Hagan has spoken about her feelings towards Dolly Parton’s passing. The world-famous country star’s death was announced on Tuesday, August 2, by her nephew Bryan Seaver.

Cliona has been in the country music industry for 10 years now, where she has toured all over Ireland and abroad, which she reveals may not have even happened if it weren’t for Dolly Parton.

Speaking to the RTÉ Nine O’Clock News this week, the Co Tyrone singer reflected: “I’m honestly still in shock. I can’t believe that Dolly is gone. She was everything and more to me, and I know to so many people all over the world, and if it had not been for Dolly, I don’t think I would have even properly gone into music.

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“I can’t believe she’s gone but I will continue to, to keep celebrating her music with our Dolly Songbook Show that we’ve been doing these past three years and we’ll finish it off this March the 7th in the INEC for one heck of a show to celebrate the woman that she was.”

She continued when asked her favourite Dolly song : “My favourite song of Dolly Parton’s would have to be “Coat of Many Colours”, I think it’s to do with the message, you know, you don’t have to have a lot of things in life to be happy. The simplest of things can make you happy. And the way that she wrote that song, because I remember trying to learn it as well, it sounds very simplistic, but it’s actually very difficult.

“She was such an intelligent songwriter, and as well, what a singer too. She could sing songs with such ease because it was such a natural gift to her, but ehm, she was just an extremely extraordinary, talented, special woman, and she will be severely missed, most definitely.”

The country singer also shared her own tribute for Dolly to her Instagram followers the day after the news was announced: “Now that the shock has settled, Dolly Parton..

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“What can I say about this woman.”She inspired so many people all over this big wide world and I was not an exception.”As a shy child who would barely raise her hand in class and would never want to be seen in any visible capacity whatsoever, Dolly give me that inner strength I needed to get on stage and to pursue my love of singing.

“From the first time hearing that heavenly voice singing “Yellow Roses” as a child, to then seeing that beautiful, quick witted, down to earth kind person …well that was it for me!I was hooked! She was my role model.

“This past 5 years have been nothing short of amazing getting to celebrate her incredible music with my Dolly Songbook concerts.And to hear that Dolly herself received my Dolly songbook album saying “who’s this little girl singing my songs” was nothing short of amazing and to hear of course that she enjoyed it..well that just made my entire life.

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“She was a class act and I’m sure trillions would agree to say heaven has most certainly gained another angel.”Sleep well beautiful Dolly and thank you so much for sharing your iconic music with the world and of course with this once shy little girl.”

Cliona has her own album titled “The Dolly Songbook” with Cliona singing 12 Dolly Parton songs as a tribute to one of her biggest inspirations.

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Dolly Parton’s devastated loved ones gather at Nashville burial site where Queen of Country will be laid to rest in heels beside husband Carl Dean

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Dolly Parton's loved ones were seen gathering Friday morning at her burial site, the Woodlawn Memorial Park and Mausoleum in Nashville

Dolly Parton‘s loved ones were seen gathering Friday morning at her burial site, the Woodlawn Memorial Park and Mausoleum in Nashville.

The intimate group of mourners included Parton’s nephew and head of security Bryan Seaver, who announced her death at the age of 80 on Tuesday.

Seaver disclosed Parton would be laid to rest in high heels in the same mausoleum that houses the remains of her husband of over half a century, Carl Dean. 

Family insiders indicated a private service for close friends and relations would be held in Nashville at some point in the ensuing days.

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It was unclear whether Parton was interred at the Friday event, where guests were spotted arriving in colored outfits rather than traditional funereal black.

An insider said Seaver seemed ‘in charge’ of the proceedings, during which he was seen greeting other arrivals and working with local police, via Page Six.

Dolly Parton’s loved ones were seen gathering Friday morning at her burial site, the Woodlawn Memorial Park and Mausoleum in Nashville

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As news spread of Parton's passing Tuesday, it emerged that she had been secretly battling cancer, although the specific strain was left undisclosed

As news spread of Parton’s passing Tuesday, it emerged that she had been secretly battling cancer, although the specific strain was left undisclosed 

The intimate group of mourners included Parton's nephew and head of security Bryan Seaver, who announced her death at the age of 80 on Tuesday

The intimate group of mourners included Parton’s nephew and head of security Bryan Seaver, who announced her death at the age of 80 on Tuesday

According to the source, the premises was ‘crawling with cops’ in advance of the gathering and one officer could be heard saying: ‘The family is en route.’

Children were included in the event, where some of the men arrived wearing cowboy hats and boots and a few of the women held bouquets.

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Parton’s nearest and dearest were seen embracing each other outdoors as they met up with one another before filing into the building. 

As news spread of Parton’s passing Tuesday, it emerged that she had been secretly battling cancer, although the specific strain was left undisclosed. 

Seaver shared Wednesday that Parton will be interred in a comfortable cotton dress, as well as a pair of the high heels that became part of her trademark look.

In his Instagram video announcing her death, Seaver relayed Parton’s wish ‘to rest in a beautiful bed of plush cotton because after a life of wearing heavy rhinestones, she finally deserves to be comfortable and have some rest.’ 

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He hailed his aunt for having ‘lived in the light’ and said she was now ‘in the arms of Jesus’ and the company of her late husband Carl Dean, as well as her parents and ‘countless others who have watched her and longed to meet her in the heavens.’ 

Dean died aged 82 of causes that have remained private in March 2025, two months before what would have been his and Parton’s 59th wedding anniversary. 

It was unclear whether Parton was interred at the Friday event, where guests were spotted arriving in colored outfits rather than traditional funereal black

It was unclear whether Parton was interred at the Friday event, where guests were spotted arriving in colored outfits rather than traditional funereal black

When Parton died, family insiders indicated a private service for close friends and relations would be held in Nashville at some point in the ensuing days

When Parton died, family insiders indicated a private service for close friends and relations would be held in Nashville at some point in the ensuing days

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It was unclear whether Parton was interred at the Friday event, where guests were spotted arriving in colored outfits rather than traditional funereal black

It was unclear whether Parton was interred at the Friday event, where guests were spotted arriving in colored outfits rather than traditional funereal black

An insider said Seaver seemed 'in charge' of the proceedings, during which he was seen greeting other arrivals and working with local police, via Page Six

An insider said Seaver seemed ‘in charge’ of the proceedings, during which he was seen greeting other arrivals and working with local police, via Page Six

According to the source, the premises was 'crawling with cops' in advance of the gathering and one officer could be heard saying: 'The family is en route'

According to the source, the premises was ‘crawling with cops’ in advance of the gathering and one officer could be heard saying: ‘The family is en route’

Parton, often referred to as the Queen of Country, enjoyed an illustrious music career spanning six decades and was arguably best known for her hits Jolene and 9 to 5. 

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The fourth of 12 children, six of whom are now still living, Parton was born in Pittman Center, Tennessee, on January 19, 1946. 

Her passing came after months of health woes that saw her pull out of a string of public appearances, fueling fan fears for her wellbeing. 

In an interview published just four days before her death, Parton had declared she still had ‘so many things I want to achieve’ and vowed to continue ‘working as long as I can to see everything come to life,’ via People.

She explained that she had been grappling with ‘some health issues that I just didn’t pay attention to when I was watching over Carl.’

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Parton once told NPR that her 1973 classic Jolene was partly inspired by a local bank teller who developed a flirtatious equation with Dean.

‘She got this terrible crush on my husband,’ she said at the time. ‘And he just loved going to the bank because she paid him so much attention. 

‘It was kinda like a running joke between us — when I was saying: “Hell, you’re spending a lot of time at the bank. I don’t believe we’ve got that kind of money.”‘

Children were included in the event, where some of the men arrived wearing cowboy hats and boots and a few of the women held bouquets

Children were included in the event, where some of the men arrived wearing cowboy hats and boots and a few of the women held bouquets

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Parton's nearest and dearest were seen embracing each other outdoors as they met up with one another before filing into the building

Parton’s nearest and dearest were seen embracing each other outdoors as they met up with one another before filing into the building

Seaver shared Wednesday that Parton will be interred in a comfortable cotton dress, as well as a pair of the high heels that became part of her trademark look

Seaver shared Wednesday that Parton will be interred in a comfortable cotton dress, as well as a pair of the high heels that became part of her trademark look

Seaver relayed Parton's wish 'to rest in a beautiful bed of plush cotton because after a life of wearing heavy rhinestones, she finally deserves to be comfortable and have some rest'

Seaver relayed Parton’s wish ‘to rest in a beautiful bed of plush cotton because after a life of wearing heavy rhinestones, she finally deserves to be comfortable and have some rest’

He hailed his aunt for having 'lived in the light' and said she was now 'in the arms of Jesus' and the company of her late husband Carl Dean

He hailed his aunt for having ‘lived in the light’ and said she was now ‘in the arms of Jesus’ and the company of her late husband Carl Dean

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Years later, onstage at Glastonbury, she said of the song: ‘I wrote that years ago when my husband… was spending a little more time with Jolene than I thought he should be. I put a stop to that. I got rid of that redhead woman in a hurry.’

Parton and Dean first met at a Nashville laundromat in 1964, when she was 18 and he was 21, and they exchanged vows in May 1966.

‘I’d never been in a laundromat before,’ she recalled in the 2023 documentary Dolly Parton: In Her Own Words. ‘I walked outside there was this good-looking man that drove by the Wishy Washy Laundromat. And he pulled over to the side. So, we started talking and we married two years later.’

Through her decades of high-octane superstardom, Dean remained a constant and supportive figure for Parton behind the scenes.

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Parton offered her public a rare glimpse inside her marriage in 2024, revealing the reason her husband refused to attend events with her.

Parton married her husband Carl Thomas Dean in 1966 in Ringgold, Georgia

Parton married her husband Carl Thomas Dean in 1966 in Ringgold, Georgia 

She remarked that her husband was ‘not the least bit interested in being in’ her songs despite loving her work, on Bunnie XO’s Dumb Blonde podcast.

A telling moment occurred early in their marriage when she persuaded Dean to attend an awards show in 1967 where she won song of the year.

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The outing made such an impression on her ‘homebody’ husband that he promptly informed Parton: ‘I wish you the best, but don’t ever ask me to go to another one of these damn things because I ain’t going.’ 

The couple, who renewed their vows in 2016 at their Nashville home, used humor to dissipate any potential for conflict in their decades-long relationship.

Parton raved that her husband was ‘hilarious,’ elaborating: ‘He’s quiet and I’m loud, and we’re funny…we have a lot of fun. Anytime [there is] too much tension going on, either one of us can like, find a joke about it to really break the tension, where we don’t let it go so far. We never fought back and forth.’

When he died last year, she penned a heartfelt encomium to their ‘many wonderful years together,’ adding: ‘Words can’t do justice to the love we shared for over 60 years. Thank you for your prayers and sympathy.’

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A Reform UK councillor on Peterborough City Council has been suspended from the party. Councillor Peter Reeve was elected to represent the Peterborough ward of Stanground South at the local elections on May 7 under the Reform UK banner.

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He had previously been a councillor on Cambridgeshire County Council, Huntingdonshire District Council, and Ramsey Town Council.

Leader of the Peterborough Reform UK group, Cllr Andrew O’Neil, confirmed on August 28 that Cllr Reeve had been suspended from Reform UK by the party’s general secretary – but did not give a reason.

Cllr Reeve is also in the process of being removed from his party’s group on the city council. Cllr O’Neil did not wish to comment any further.

It comes after Cllr Reeve appeared at Peterborough Magistrates’ Court for a first hearing on Friday, August 14 charged with driving a motor vehicle when above the legal alcohol limit. The hearing was adjourned until September 22 and Cllr Reeve was granted bail until the next hearing.

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31 pictures as Wensleydale Show returns for 112th instalment

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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.

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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)

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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