US President Donald Trump has implied he won’t offer Lindsay Clancy a pardon after her trial ended in a hung jury.

The Massachusetts mother, 36, was on trial for the January 2023 killings of her three children: Cora, five, Dawson, three, and Callan, eight months.

After six weeks, 35 hours of deliberation, and over 80 witnesses, the jury was unable to reach a unanimous decision and declared a mistrial.

Her lawyer, Kevin Reddington, had made the plea to Trump to consider a pardon, claiming one juror was unable to be swayed towards a not-guilty verdict.

‘It’s a very sad situation,’ Trump told reporters Sunday, according to the New York Post. ‘I certainly heard that, but look, it’s very sad.

‘There is no winner there. There’s no win no matter what you do. Three children are dead.’

However, despite the defence lawyer’s initial comments on Good Morning America, a pardon is not something Trump is able to offer in this case.

The Clancy trial is ‘actually a state situation, not a federal’ so the US President does not have legal authority to grant a pardon.

On CBS Boston, Reddington shared: ‘If President Trump feels that this is a case that warrants that type of intervention from the executive branch, if you will — even though, legally, it’s not a federal case — he certainly has an awful lot of clout.

‘I think any type of help that we can get is helpful.’

Trump noted he believed Reddington to be ‘a very good attorney’ and said he ‘hopes [those involved in the case] can work something out’.

Clancy has not denied that she killed her children by strangulation before attempting to take her own life, which has left her paralysed from the waist down.

Her defence has instead claimed she was in a state of postpartum psychosis when the crimes took place, and therefore was not criminally responsible for her actions.

Symptoms of postpartum psychosis — which is treated as a medical emergency — include insomnia, delusions, hallucinations, severe confusion, and dangerous thoughts regarding self-harm, suicide, or harming the infant.

She has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity but the prosecution has argued that while she was suffering from depression, she still made a calculated decision to kill her children.

They also alleged that Clancy deliberately sent her ex-husband and father of her children, Patrick Clancy, out on an errand at the time of the killings so that she was free to commit the crimes.

Before the mistrial, Trump said the case was  ‘hard not to follow’ and called it a ‘horrible tragedy’.

‘Look, she did a horrible, horrible thing. Can’t be worse, but you’ll find out what the price to pay is. But I guess they gotta go through another trial. It’s too bad,’ he concluded.

It’s not known if the case will be tried again, with Clancy facing years in a state-run hospital should she be found not guilty by reason of insanity.

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Beaches such as those at Helen’s Bay and Ballyholme have seen major incidents this year

Elected representatives from Ards and North Down Borough Council are calling for new powers to tackle antisocial behaviour at beaches in the summer.

North Down beaches have picked up a reputation, fairly or unfairly, of being hotspots for anti-social behavior during spells of warm weather in recent years. Controversies have centered around large crowds, underage drinking, drug use, fighting and intimidation, littering and transport disruptions.

This year Ballyholme bleach became the centre of attention again for large scale violence involving youths with weapons, and recent years have seen Crawfordsburn and Helen’s Bay the focus of negative attention. Helen’s Bay saw three men seriously assaulted during the busy May Bank Holiday weekend in a suspected race hate crime.

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At a recent Ards and North Down Borough Council committee meeting, elected representatives approved a DUP motion calling on the Stormont Justice Minister Naomi Long for action on anti-social behaviour legislation, more police officers for the borough, the reopening of Bangor custody suite and the rejection of any increasing of the age of criminal responsibility.

On a vote 10 councillors supported the motion, and one voted against, from the SDLP, with five absent. The decision will go to the full council meeting later this month, where it is expected to pass.

The motion, presented by DUP Councillor Alistair Cathcart to the council’s Active and Healthy Communities Committee, states: “This council condemns recent anti-social behaviour witnessed in Bangor and the North Down coast and commits to reviewing our own resources, as well as working with relevant agencies to tackle this problem.

“While grateful for police action taken, this council recognises that the officers need additional powers to tackle anti-social behaviour and expresses disappointment that the Justice Minister has ruled out passing relevant legislation during this Assembly mandate.”

Councillor Cathcart told the chamber: “We all want to see good weather, unfortunately when we do see it, sometimes in Bangor and other seaside destinations here, we become a destination for those who want to undertake underage drinking, antisocial behaviour and other illegal activities.

“Some of the images from the summer were unacceptable and have done reputational harm. I thank all those involved in action to tackle antisocial behaviour on our seafronts, police officers, Translink staff, our community safety officers, street pastors, YMCA, and all the voluntary agencies involved.”

He said: “ It is not an easy task as trouble can occur all along our coasts. This happened at Seapark, all the way down to Ballyholme, it covers such a vast area and it is hard to predict exactly where it might happen. But we are being hampered in regards to our efforts against ASB in North Down by inaction and inertia by the Justice Minister to resource the police and to give the additional powers they have been calling for to really tackle the issue.

“The Minister is well aware that the legislation around ASB has to change, her own department has published a consultation on amending antisocial behaviour, where 97 percent of respondents felt that more needs to be done to improve legislation.

“This closed two and a half years ago, and the Minister’s current response, that it remains her intention to bring forward legislation in the next assembly mandate, is kicking the can down the road. There were two bills that ASB legislation could have been attached to in this mandate.”

He said: “There are no real powers to seize alcohol in public, police can seize alcohol from those who are under 18, but only if it is on clear display, they cannot search bags or seize alcohol if it has been placed in a Fanta bottle for example. So it is easy to get around.”

He added: “Often the ASB we see is a result of the gathering of large crowds. English police have the benefit of powers to break up these gatherings and help de-escalate situations.” He said the Justice department was also “kicking the can” on these powers.

The councillor said: “We simply don’t have enough police on our streets to address the seafront during the busy summer period. It is interesting to note that when we saw trouble at Crawfordsburn Country Park this summer, officers were employed from other areas with drones and dogs, and trouble fizzled away quite quickly. It shows if we have the level of support, we can be on top of it.”

He said local officers privately told him the reopening of Bangor Custody suite was required to allow officers to do their job “in a timely and efficient manner.” He added the council had to expand its CCTV coverage.

Alliance Councillor Victoria Moore told the chamber: “The Alliance Party appears to be living rent-free in our chamber-colleague’s heads. The Minister has only ruled out the legislation in this mandate, including the powers to seize alcohol, and that is nothing unique to the Justice Ministry, that is reflected across the entire Executive, who are trying to prioritise legislation, and bring things forward.”

She said: “There is still a question over who would enforce any new powers, and not all councils support taking on that responsibility. The Minister and the Chief Constable have already developed a plan to increase police numbers. That plan has been agreed by the Executive, but the additional funding required has not yet been approved.”

She proposed the council write to the Chief Constable regarding the reopening of Bangor Custody Suite and police numbers, as they were “policing operational matters.” She said “to raise the age of criminal responsibility would support the prevention of offending behaviours.”

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By ISABELLA MACHIN, REPORTER

Published: 17:11 BST, 14 September 2026 | Updated: 21:20 BST, 14 September 2026

Prince Harry and Meghan have pulled their children from their new British school, it was revealed tonight.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex removed Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet after just two days.

The children, seven and five, who grew up in America, only came to live in Britain a few days ago. Now, they have been taken out of their prep school for security reasons, according to ITV News.

It said they are now ‘starting somewhere new’ after Harry and Meghan ‘discussed the practicalities with their security team and it was decided they needed to change school’.

A spokesperson for the Sussexes said tonight: ‘The decision for the children to move school was taken following a discussion with the family’s security team about the practicalities of their current arrangements. 

‘The parents remain extremely grateful to all the teachers and staff for the love, care and effort they have shown their family. This decision should in no way be interpreted as a reflection on the school or the exceptional care the children have received there.’ 

Meanwhile, sources close to the couple said the decision was made due to the practicalities of getting the children there and back. 

‘It’s a real shame, because they absolutely adored the school, the kids and their parents. It was perfect for them in every way and the children really enjoyed their time there,’ a friend of the couple told HELLO! magazine. 

‘They really wanted to make it work, but they had to make a difficult decision based on the fact that the team couldn’t make the school run operationally secure.’ 

The dramatic development came as it emerged that Harry’s demand for taxpayer-funded police protection is being ‘reviewed’ now he is back in Britain.

The duke and duchess are said to have been informed that ‘a decision’ was made at a meeting last week to examine the threat to both of them.

The prince has been at loggerheads with the Home Office for years over its decision to remove his automatic right to security. Harry has long argued that he was born a prince and needs police protection when in the UK.

But he lost a series of legal battles against the Home Office which deemed he had forfeited the right to be able to call at will on taxpayer-funded protection after he quit as a frontline royal in 2020 and moved to a new life in California.

Only last year, after yet another defeat at the Royal Courts of Justice – against his father His Majesty’s government – the prince declared in a petulant BBC interview that he could not imagine a time when he could safely bring his family to his country of birth.

But now that he has had a sudden change of heart, bringing Meghan, Prince Archie, seven, and Princess Lilibet, five, to live in the UK, his access to police protection is being reviewed, it was reported tonight.

The decision is said to involve reviewing the risks to Prince Harry and also to his wife.

ITV News said the Home Office committee that decides on security provision for high-profile royals and politicians – known as Ravec – has written to Harry informing him a ‘full review’ will take place.

If true, then this decision defies complaints made by Team Sussex about the meeting held last week by Ravec, the Executive Committee for the Protection of Royalty and Public Figures.

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, posted a video of herself, Harry and children in the UK to her Instagram

Meghan shared scenes of the family enjoying the British countryside as they settled into life in the UK 

Meghan and Harry pictured in 2022. Questions are now raging over who will fund security for the couple and their children

Some in Harry’s camp had accused Buckingham Palace of trying to scupper the Ravec meeting with King Charles’s bombshell letter last week which made clear Buckingham Palace’s view that the Sussexes were ‘private citizens’ not working royals. 

Harry and Meghan were taken by surprise by the letter and would prefer to be known as ‘public figures’, it was made clear by sources close to them.

They believed the timing of the letter may have been an attempt to influence the Ravec committee on whether to reinstate Harry’s taxpayer-funded security.

At the time, the Daily Mail reported that such claims were incorrect, and the letter was sent out by the palace to offer clarity ahead of a busy programme for the Sussexes, not to interfere with his battles with the Home Office committee. In fact, those close to the King believed the move could make it easier for him to see his son privately.

Tonight, Harry’s fears that the letter could have been designed to block his bid for security appeared unfounded with the news that Ravec is going to fully review his need for protection for him and his family.

ITV News’s royal correspondent Chris Ship said: ‘It was decided that Harry should get a full review of his security now that he is resident in his home country and his children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, have started classes at a British school.’

It was said the official review carried out by Ravec, called a Risk Management Board (RMB), would be conducted for both Harry and Meghan. It would be the first review of the potential risks and threats facing Meghan since the couple left the Monarchy in 2020.

Princess Lilibet, five, and Prince Archie, seven, playing carefree in the English countryside in a video posted online by their mother

Feet being warmed on the fire in a traditional English countryside setting, in a social media post shared by the duchess

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In fact, Harry had a new ‘RMB’ completed in July, eight weeks ago, but this was conducted before those assessing his case knew about his plans to relocate his family to the UK.

Currently, said ITV News, the only protection the Sussexes have been given by British police is the phone number of a police liaison officer. The duke has been told to call the phone number should he need police help, but he believes this is essentially zero protection as it would take officers a long time to reach him, were he or his family to be in distress or under attack.

Harry argues he is the son of the British monarch, the fifth in line to the throne and a veteran of the British Army who completed two tours of duty in Afghanistan. He was criticised by some British officers for his decision to boast in his 2023 memoir Spare about how many people he had killed during his battles against the Taliban. Some suggested this had massively increased his need for protection against those who might seek revenge.

Scotland Yard does not discuss the security arrangements of royals but it is understood that protection is arranged on a case-by-case basis and is constantly under review. During some recent UK events attended by Harry, such as charity evenings, he has clearly been afforded police security.

Harry and Meghan also pay millions for private security. But in America, their bodyguards may be able to shoot people deemed a threat. In Britain, their close protection agents are not allowed to carry guns, explaining why the duke is desperate to reinstate his automatic police protection.

The Home Office and Team Sussex were contacted for comment.

Power around the BL2 postcode area went off tonight (September 14) at around 8pm, leaving residents without power for the second time in a week.

A previous incident on September 5 left residents without power, which SP Electricity North West stated was due to a faulty fuse at a local substation.

One anonymous resident said: “This is no longer funny now.”

Electricity North West said: “This power cut has been caused by an unexpected incident with the underground cable that provides electricity to your home or business.”

They estimated that the issue should be fixed by around 10:30pm, and confirmed an engineer has been dispatched to the area to fix the issue.

Power outages in Ainsworth have been a frequent occurrence in recent weeks, with Electricity North West stating some issues may have been caused by bird strikes in the area.

More than 100 properties have been affected.

WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT Irene Pallent, 65, her partner Derek Lane, 61, and Irene’s son Stuart Pallent, 40, have been given suspended prison sentences and animal bans

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A family has been prohibited from keeping animals following their neglect of three dogs, leaving them to endure weeks of suffering. Irene Pallent, 65, her partner Derek Lane, 61, and Irene’s son Stuart Pallent, 40, have received suspended jail terms and are banned from owning animals for between 10 and 15 years after failing to care for three Jack Russell Terriers.

The dogs were discovered at Leighton Road in Grangetown last December and seized by police before the RSPCA launched an investigation. The animals were all experiencing severe fur loss and had overgrown nails – with one being blind.

The three family members were sentenced for their neglect at Teesside Magistrates’ Court on September 3, having each admitted to two animal welfare offences. The court heard there was particular worry about an elderly female dog named Sadie, who was nearly bald and appeared blind, with discharge seeping from her eyes.

Sadie

The veterinary surgeon who examined them following their removal by the RSPCA said their requirements had not been fulfilled and they had endured unnecessary suffering for at least six weeks due to the defendants’ failure to address their skin condition. Sadie was almost entirely bald with severe dermatitis and a bacterial skin infection known as pyoderma, reports Teesside Live.

She weighed 3.8kgs (8.37lbs) and was assessed with a body condition score of 2/9, indicating she was severely underweight. Sadie’s body was covered with multiple lumps, her nails were overgrown and she had lost her sight.

She was also displaying signs of neurological issues and was continually moving in circles.

The veterinary surgeon stated Sadie had been left to suffer for a minimum of four weeks due to the defendants’ failure to address her deteriorating physical condition. Given her advanced state of dementia, the vet advised she should be put to sleep to prevent further suffering.

Rosy and Susie

Eight-year-old Rosy was a female Jack Russell terrier type who was similarly underweight and experiencing severe skin loss alongside overgrown nails. The third animal, Susie, was another older Jack Russell terrier type with fur loss.

Her nails had also become overgrown and she had various lumps beneath her skin, notably three mammary tumours.

In her written statement to the court the vet said: “Sadie, Rosy and Susie were all suffering from advanced skin disease. This was obvious from the very notable loss of fur, the thickened and reddened skin and the notable irritation to the animals particularly when handling them. There was also a notable odour.

“The most likely initiating cause of the skin problem was flea allergic dermatitis, one of the most common skin diseases in dogs and fleas are one of the most common parasites. Flea bites initially cause minor irritation. However, with exposure over time, many animals become allergic to the bites and even one or two bites can cause major histamine release leading to severe itching.

“Left untreated the skin becomes disrupted, the hair falls out, the skin becomes thickened and infected. This leads to further distress for the dog.

“Any responsible and humane person would have recognised that there was a problem causing all three dogs distress and would have sought appropriate advice and treatment. In the case of Sadie, her emaciated state was visibly obvious. Whatever the reason for loss of body condition, it is incumbent on an owner to monitor the condition of their animals and address any notable changes.”

Jointly responsible

Throughout the investigation, Derek Lane acknowledged sharing responsibility for the dogs alongside Irene and Stuart Pallent, agreeing to surrender them to the RSPCA. He was informed that a veterinary surgeon had assessed the animals and concluded they had endured needless suffering, yet Lane rejected the opportunity to obtain a second opinion from a vet of his choosing and declined to participate in an RSPCA interview.

Irene Pallent stated that Sadie belonged to her son, while the remaining two dogs were hers. She acknowledged that all three dogs were in a poor condition at Leighton Road, but declined both an independent veterinary examination and an interview regarding the circumstances.

Stuart Pallent informed the Inspector that he, his mother and her partner had all shared responsibility for the dogs prior to their removal, though he too declined to be interviewed about the matter. Irene Pallent, now residing at The Peppergarth, Northallerton, received a 17-week custodial sentence, suspended for 12 months, and was banned from keeping animals for 15 years.

Derek Lane, also of The Peppergarth, and Stuart Pallent, of Yarm Road, Stockton, each received a 16-week sentence, suspended for 12 months, along with a 10-year ban. All three defendants were ordered to pay costs of £450 each and a £154 victim surcharge.

Rosy was taken in by the RSPCA’s Warrington, Halton and St Helens Branch, where it took six weeks to bring her skin condition under control. She has since been rehomed and is virtually unrecognisable, though her skin continues to be carefully monitored.

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‘Weeks of neglect’

Despite receiving lengthy treatment, Susie’s health did not improve and she was sadly put to sleep on veterinary advice. RSPCA Chief Inspector for Durham and Cleveland, Natalie Hill, said: “These little dogs suffered weeks of neglect because the defendants hadn’t provided the most basic of care.

“Providing flea treatment is part and parcel of being a responsible owner and treating pets regularly stops infestations before they harm the animal or spread in the home. Sadly all three dogs had not received the care they should have for quite some time; Sadie’s condition in particular was very distressing.

“Thanks to the appropriate treatment, Rosy now looks like a different dog, and her transformation is also testament to the love and care she received at our branch-run animal centre in Warrington.”

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Shocking scenes were captured on CCTV showing violence unfolding at the home in Cheshire.

Seven Scottish men have been charged after a group of masked men attacked a property in Cheshire.

The Record understands the violent scenes are linked to warring traveller families. The yard is understood to be owned by the McGinleys.

Shocking footage showed a tipper truck reversing at speed into vehicles parked in the driveway of the property in Middlewich, on Saturday, September 12.

Dozens of masked men wielding weapons then jumped out of a convoy of cars.

Shocking scenes showed the men trashing cars and the windows of the home with baseball bats and pick-axes.

The truck used to ram the driveway was then set on fire during the chaos.

A man, who emerged from the home, was seen chasing the mob away as they fled the scene.

Officers from Cheshire Constabulary have arrested and charged seven men in connection.

A 26-year-old man remains in police custody.

Nathaniel Lowe, 34, from Motherwell, was charged with two counts of criminal damage, assault and possession of an offensive weapon.

James Lowe, 29, from Morningside, Newmains, was charged with violent disorder, two counts of criminal damage, assault and possession of an offensive weapon.

Nathaniel Lowe, 58, of the same address in Morningside was charged with violent disorder, two counts of criminal damage, assault and possession of an offensive weapon. A 17-year-old boy who can’t be named for legal reasons was charged with violent disorder, two counts of criminal damage, assault and possession of an offensive weapon.

John McPhee, 30, from Larkhall, was charged with violent disorder, two counts of criminal damage, assault and possession of an offensive weapon. Billy McPhee, 52, from Larkhall, was charged with violent disorder, two counts of criminal damage, assault and possession of an offensive weapon.

A 26-year-old, who can’t be named for legal reasons, was charged with violent disorder, two counts of criminal damage, assault and possession of an offensive weapon.

They are due to appear at Chester Magistrates later today.

The bitter war of words did not end once the face-off was over. The two warring families continued their spat in the comments section beneath the TikTok post.

One McGinley member told the McPhees that they were their “bosses” before claiming the McPhees had locked themselves away inside the shop. The McGinley member added: “You know we run you seven days a week.”

A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: “Around 12.20pm on Wednesday, 9 September, 2026, we were called to a report of a group of males causing a disturbance on Hamilton Road in Rutherglen. Officers attended however there was nothing ongoing and no reported injuries.

“Inquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.”

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TransPennine Express has confirmed that all lines between Middlesbrough and Redcar Central are currently blocked while emergency services deal with the situation.

As a result, services on the Manchester Airport to Redcar Central route may be delayed, revised or cancelled in both directions.

Rail passengers have been warned that disruption is expected until at least 7pm today (September 14).

Those whose trains are cancelled or significantly delayed are being advised to postpone their journeys where possible or seek alternative travel arrangements.

Rail replacement transport has been requested between Middlesbrough and Redcar Central in both directions, with passengers urged to speak to station staff for onward travel assistance.

To help passengers complete their journeys, tickets are being accepted at no extra cost on:

• Northern services between Middlesbrough and Darlington
• TransPennine Express services between Darlington and Manchester stations
• LNER and CrossCountry services between Darlington and York

The rail disruption comes as Cleveland Police urged motorists to avoid a major road in Middlesbrough because of an ongoing incident.

⚠️ Due to the police dealing with an incident between Middlesbrough and Redcar Central all lines are blocked.

The following routes may be delayed, revised, or cancelled in both directions:

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A force spokesperson said: “We’re urging motorists to avoid the Dockside Road area of Middlesbrough as road closures are in place, including Dockside Road to the roundabout before the stadium, while police deal with an incident.

“Traffic disruption is expected, so please avoid the area. Thank you for your co-operation and understanding.”

Drivers have been warned to expect delays around the area while road closures remain in place.

Passengers can check the latest rail updates through TransPennine Express journey information services.

Those delayed by 15 minutes or more may also be eligible to claim Delay Repay compensation.

Cambridge City Council approved plans for a multi-million pound redevelopment scheme of the city’s market square

Cambridge Market traders said they have been left in limbo as they wait for a temporary move after the approval of controversial refurbishment plans.Cambridge City Council’s planning committee voted to approve plans for a multi-million pound redevelopment of the market square at the start of this month.

The council said they were “committed” to keeping the market, which has operated since the Middle Ages, open – but traders are still waiting to hear where they will be moved to.

Lisa Huffer, who works at the Peter Graves florist stall, said: “There’s so much uncertainty for traders and people want to buy their winter stock. A lot of people don’t know whether to buy or not.”

The 50-year-old said she was worried that the cost of renting the new pitches would cause independent traders to be “pushed out”.

The council said they had submitted a planning application last week for temporary stalls to be set up on a number of nearby streets, which is expected to be decided on in November. These include King’s Parade, St Mary’s Passage, Petty Cury and Sidney Street with more stalls available on Fisher Square and Sussex Street during busier trading periods.

Sam Findlatar, a customer, said shopping habits have already changed and moving traders could cause the market to lose even more customers.

The 52-year-old said: “This has had such an impact, particularly in Cambridge, if you get rid of traders from this area, more people will lose their habits.”

Another trader, who did not give her name, said she’s had her pitch for over 25 years and felt “anxiety” over the plans. She said: “I understand it does need upgrading, but if it can be done a lot cheaper and kept as a traditional Cambridge market.”

Tom Wells, who has traded at the market since he was 13, said he feels “betrayed” by the council.

The 21-year-old said: “I think the people feel the same – customers feel betrayed – they went against the people they are supposed to represent. There will no longer be a market here, there will be a miniature shopping centre. We’re not against a refurbishment, we’re just against their refurbishment – they say they have consulted us, I would say they haven’t.”

One trader, who wanted to stay anonymous, said she was “excited” for the scheme which she thought would improve the area.

She said: “It will be a better area, with a better atmosphere. I think we need more security, it’s not about changing the market or architecture, it’s about the security – we’re having issues every weekend.”

Marcin Rys said: “Have you ever seen anything done by the council that actually works? I don’t believe it’s going to happen like they say it’s going to happen – it’s going to be one big mess, that’s my opinion. We’ve seen their latest achievement on Adam’s Road.

“The city centre has got something really unique, character – they will make it like the train station, it’s cool but it’s not Cambridge.”

The 47-year-old said he’s spent 20 years building his business up and feels that the council owes them all certainty about what’s going to happen.

A spokesperson for Cambridge City Council said the application for a temporary market is being consulted on until October 7.

They said: “Trading has continued on the Market Square since the Middle Ages and the council has committed to keeping the market open throughout any works. Work on the square could start in January 2027 if councillors decide this autumn to proceed with the Civic Quarter project.

“We propose to operate a temporary market for the duration of the works, with temporary stalls on King’s Parade, St Mary’s Passage, Petty Cury and Sidney Street, with additional locations at Fisher Square, and Sussex Street for busier trading periods.”