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A fellow prisoner has been identified as a suspect in the attack on Soham murderer Ian Huntley on Thursday morning. The man in his mid-40s has not been arrested and remains in detention within HMP Frankland, County Durham, police said in an update.

A spokesman for Durham Constabulary said that Huntley remains in a serious condition after he was attacked with a metal bar. They said: “The 52-year-old prisoner who was injured during this morning’s assault in the workshop at HMP Frankland remains in a serious condition in hospital following treatment for head injuries.

“Police forensic teams have examined the scene of the attack throughout the day to gather evidence.

“A suspect, a male prisoner in his mid-40s, has been identified by officers investigating the incident. He has not been arrested at this stage but remains in detention within the prison.”

Former caretaker Huntley murdered 10-year-olds Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman after they left a family barbecue to buy sweets in Soham, Cambridgeshire, on August 4 2002, then discarded their bodies in a ditch. He is serving a life sentence, with a recommendation that he must serve at least 40 years, for the murders.

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Durham Constabulary confirmed that a prisoner, believed to be Huntley, was attacked on Thursday morning at HMP Frankland in County Durham before being urgently transported to hospital. A representative for the force stated: “Police were alerted to an assault which had taken place within HMP Frankland in Durham this morning.

“A male prisoner suffered serious injuries during the incident and was transported to hospital. A police investigation is now under way into the circumstances of the incident and detectives are liaising with staff at the prison.”

The Sun, which initially reported the attack, claimed he was knocked unconscious with a metal pole and quoted a source saying his condition was “touch and go”.

A Prison Service spokesperson said: “A prisoner is receiving treatment after an incident at HMP Frankland on Thursday morning. It would be inappropriate to comment further whilst police investigate.”

This isn’t the first time Huntley, 52, has been assaulted at Frankland prison. In 2010, robber Damien Fowkes attacked him with a makeshift weapon, inflicting a “severe gaping cut to the left side of his neck”.

The injury was 7in (18cm) long and required 21 stitches. Fowkes asked a prison officer: “Is he dead? I hope so.”

He referred to Huntley as a “notorious child killer, both inside prison and in society in general”.

Manchester Arena bomb plotter Hashem Abedi is accused of launching “terrorist” attacks on prison officers at the same maximum security jail using hot cooking oil and improvised weapons. He denies three counts of attempted murder after four prison officers were injured on April 12.

Hosted by Horwich-born Vernon Kay, the programme saw celebrities Anneka Rice, Shane Todd and Remi Burgz put to the test as they separated fact from fiction about Bolton.

Guiding them was “unconventional tour guide” Paul, who led the stars through a series of quirky challenges and Bolton landmarks.

The show kicked off with a dramatic drumroll as Vernon revealed the first task for the celebs, pinning on a map where they thought Bolton was located.

All made valiant guesses, though Shane ended up furthest from what Vernon called “God’s country,” pinning Cumbria some 68 miles away.

Cutting to video clips of Paul in Bolton, he first visited St Gregory’s Phoenix Club, of comedy-gold TV show Phoenix Nights.

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After sharing information about the famous show, Paul asked the celebs whether Paddy McGuinness and Peter Kay met as welders back in the day.

Anneka correctly guessed that they didn’t and Vernon confirmed the duo had actually met at school in Bolton.

In the town centre, Paul stood outside some of the first phone boxes in the UK, noting that Vernon Kay once cleaned them for a living.

Bolton Town Hall (Image: Anthony Moss)

Inside the Octagon Theatre, he highlighted notable performers such as Sir Ian McKellen, and claimed director and producer Danny Boyle had included five nods to Bolton in the London Olympics opening ceremony.

However, this was a colourful story that turned out to be untrue.

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Bolton’s local phrases were put under the spotlight at Bolton FM, with Paul quizzing the celebs on expressions like “put wood in th’ole” – which Anneka correctly guessed means “shut the door” and not “stop talking”.

A trip to Warburtons factory followed, where Paul shared the curious fact that bread crumbs were once used to remove pencil markings.

The whistle-stop tour then headed to Bolton Wanderers Football Club, with Vernon reminiscing about his uncles attending matches.

Paul explained that the club’s name came from their early habit of moving grounds around the town.

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Personal touches on the show included a reunion with on-screen guest Joanne, who Vernon had “written love letters to at school”.

His former English teacher and childhood friend Christopher also said hello, quizzing the celebrities on phrases like “mithering me” and “proper kempt.”

Other highlights included the town hall, home to perigean falcons, the Amir Khan Academy, where Paul playfully referenced boxing anecdotes.

Amir Khan

The origins of Reebok were discussed, founded by Bolton-born Joseph William Foster.

However Paul’s claims, like the shoes being inspired by chickens, were purely for entertainment.

The episode concluded with a fast-paced speed round of Bolton-themed questions, with Anneka leading the way.

The show continues for the rest of the week, giving viewers more chances to explore the quirks of other places across the country.

Watch the episode on iPlayer.

The show is back on tonight on BBC 2 at 6.30pm

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Veteran promoter Frank Warren has confirmed he is considering legal action against Saudi Arabian-owned Sela and American company TKO.

Warren has enjoyed a fruitful partnership with Turki Alalshikh and Sela in recent years, but the arrival of the Dana White-fronted Zuffa Boxing, jointly owned by Sela and TKO, has caused tension behind the scenes.

Sela is a Saudi state-owned entertainment company and TKO Group Holdings is a media giant that owns the UFC and WWE.

Warren alleges Sela and TKO went behind his back to form Zuffa Boxing, which he claims breaches the contracts he had already signed with the two entities.

Warren’s Queensberry Promotions, according to the Telegraph,, external allege as much as $1bn (£739m) could have been lost in potential earnings.

In a statement, Sela said they were “disappointed” by the claims and “reject them in their entirety”.

This week it was revealed that Warren and Queensberry had sent “letters before action” to Sela and TKO raising the issues.

“It’s just a difference of opinion over the contracts that we signed, so that will just take its course,” Warren told BBC Sport.

“I can’t make any comment on it. It is what it is and it will take its course.”

The potential legal action comes after it emerged that Warren has had limited involvement in Tyson Fury’s comeback fight in April on Netflix.

The fight was primarily organised by Sela and Netflix, and TKO chief Mark Shapiro claims Zuffa Boxing will be tasked with the promotional duties around the fight instead of Queensberry .

Fury is signed to Queensberry and has been since he resumed his boxing career in 2018.

The council’s spending and saving plans have been confirmed for the next year – with investment on roads, playparks and a freeze on pitch fees among the highlights.

The budget plans for Stirling Council over the next year have been approved after a meeting by councillors.

The latest budget for 2026/27 was the first put together by the new SNP-led administration at Viewforth, with the aim of bridging the estimated funding gap of £10.7million in the authority’s finances.

Among the moves given the green light were a council tax increase of 8.75 per cent.

Other eye-catching proposals in the budget include an extra £3million of funding on the council’s roads programme over the next two years, with cash also set for areas including playparks, cemeteries and investment in public toilets at Drymen and Dunblane.

The administration has also promised extra funding for Stirling Citizens’ Advice Bureau, new council bus services as well as making fees for rats and mice infestations and a freeze on charges to areas including community halls and sports pitches.

Major projects in a wide range of service areas will benefit from substantial investment in the capital programme, such as the completion of the new schools in Callander and Corbiewood, and the first phase of the new school build at Durieshill, as well as the flood alleviation scheme in Bridge of Allan.

Borrowing will also fund the construction of new padel courts at the Peak sports facility (£1.3million) and to support the transformation of children’s residential care (£1million).

But other cuts identified as part of the budget were criticised by opponents at the meeting, including a change in the way school meals are delivered in Stirling’s primaries.

The move raised concerns among several members, including Stirling West Labour councillor Jen Preston, but Stirling East SNP councillor said it was made as a result of “hard decisions” during the budget-setting process.

Another area of criticism came from the authority’s Conservative group, who submitted an amendment calling for a smaller increase of 2.4 per cent from 2025/26 – but this was rejected by members at Thursday’s crunch meeting.

Other savings included a tariff increase to on and off-street parking, ceasing to staff Bannockburn Enterprise Hub, maintaining changes to the library services in Drymen, a street lighting dimming project and an £8 increase in the Garden Waste Permit to £60.

Stirling Council Leader, Cllr Susan McGill said: “This budget will deliver significant new investments in the services that matter most to our communities, drive growth and help restore civic pride across Stirling.

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“While setting a budget in the current financial climate for local government is hugely challenging, I am proud we have managed to address a significant shortfall whilst committing to additional spending in priority areas for residents such as roads, footpaths and the maintenance of our cherished public spaces.

“We have had to take some difficult decisions to do this, including increasing council tax, but these have been necessary to ensure we can deliver better outcomes for everyone across Stirling and invest in the area’s future.”

The revenue budget also sets out the proposed allocation to be transferred to the Clackmannanshire and Stirling Health and Social Care Partnership (£62.78million).

During the next five years (2026/27-2030/31), the council is expected to have a cumulative budget gap of £50.76million due to the well-documented and long-running financial challenges impacting local government in Scotland.

Some of the proposals to bridge this year’s budget shortfall were informed by the council’s ongoing Big Conversation survey with residents that ran between January 6 and February 1.

Almost 2,700 people provided feedback on potential ways for the council to raise more income, make savings and deliver services differently.

Cllr McGill added: “The feedback from residents in the survey informed our final decisions in the budget, whether that was rejecting or accepting savings proposals or where we should target our resources. Thanks again to everyone who took part.

“It’s really important we maintain this ongoing dialogue with our residents, staff and partners so we can continue to meet the needs of our communities, navigate the challenges ahead and secure the council’s long-term financial sustainability.”

Olivia Attwood is at the top of her career right now, but her personal life is a completely different story after her split from husband Bradley

Olivia Attwood has come a long way since she first graced our screens on Love Island in 2017. The 33-year-old has since carved out an impressive career, presenting her own series of television documentaries, running her own podcast, and becoming a regular panellist on Loose Women, bringing her sharp humour and honest insights.

Despite being at the top of her career right now, her personal life is a completely different story, as she is currently nursing a broken heart after calling it quits on her two-year marriage to professional footballer Bradley Dack, 32.

Since news of their split broke, Olivia has been throwing herself into work after bagging a number of lucrative TV gigs.

Ahead of Olivia’s appearance on BBC The One Show tonight (February 26), we’ve examined her journey to stardom, from becoming ITV’s golden girl to a relationship breakdown.

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Olivia’s impressive career

Olivia initially launched her career as a model and motorsport grid girl before entering the Love Island villa in 2017, where she finished third.

She went on to be featured in her own reality programme with former boyfriend Chris Hughes, Chris and Olivia: Crackin’ On, before appearing on shows including Celebs Go Dating, The Only Way is Essex and The Games.

ITV bosses were quick to get Olivia back on our TV screens, as she landed her own show, Getting Filthy Rich, which aired earlier this year.

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Viewers see the star delving into the depths of the adult world, illuminating its diverse arena and some surprising niches. Getting Filthy Rich isn’t the only show featuring Olivia; she also hosts ITV’s Bad Boyfriends and her other ITV programme, Price of Perfection.

Olivia has since landed a new reality show titled The Heat. The show, which aired on Tuesday (February 24) night, follows 10 young and driven chefs whisked off to Barcelona, where they’ll compete to wow award-winning chef Jean-Christophe Novelli, who is searching for the next emerging talent.

Olivia’s marriage breakdown

Olivia hasn’t hidden the fact that her relationship with husband Bradley Dack has been under strain in recent months, so it may not come as a huge surprise to fans that she has now ended her marriage after two-and-a-half years.

It was revealed that she called it quits with the footballer “due to a breach in trust on Bradley’s side”. The star has since unfollowed him on Instagram, removed her wedding ring, and moved out of the marital home and into her own apartment.

It appears as though she’s not shut the door to love, as she recently revealed what she’s looking for in a man. She openly admitted that she loves to be in love and wants a man who lays it all out there for her.

In an interview with Attitude Magazine, she said: “Do you know what? I love love and I actually, despite any of my relationships in the past, I’ve never regretted falling in love.”

Calling it “one of the most unique and pure human experiences”, she argued that “even if it’s with a complete and utter trash bag – in that moment you felt something.”

She added, “I want obsession. I don’t want someone who feels indifferent about me. Like, love bomb me up. I want the face tattoo on the second date. I want to feel all the feels.”

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The building was once home to little more than a pigeon infestation – now its up for an award

One of Greater Manchester’s latest additions to its growing number of trendy food halls is up for an award. The Egyptian Room in Oldham town centre has been shortlisted among just 10 projects for the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) North West Awards 2026.

The street food market is set in a Grade-II listed former town hall that was once home to little more than a pigeon infestation, according to local MP Jim McMahon. But after ‘pain-staking’ restoration by BDP and HNA architects, with funding from the council, the 180-year-old building is now a ‘vibrant’ venue.

RIBA North West Jury Chair, Pablo Iglesias, Founder of Grated Apple, referenced the Egyptian Room as a ‘sensitive reinvention of heritage assets and civic buildings’.

Celebrating the acknowledgement, MP Mr McMahon said: “Oldham has remarkable history, beautiful buildings, and the foundations for a place everyone can be proud of. Very proud of the Old Town Hall, rebuilt from the dust and decay.”

The food hall opened in November 2024 after an almost decade-long renovation project that cost around £40m. Its grand interior, which fits 150 guests, six kitchens, and a bar, includes original Victorian features such as striking circular columns covered in hand-restored Egyptian-inspired tiling.

Six traders currently operate from the foodhall, including Manchester favourite Ply Pizza, a Stockport staple, the Cambodian restaurant Kambuja, and burger joint The Last Stop.

The Northern Lights Group venue has not been left untouched by the issues facing the hospitality industry at present – which is currently seeing operational costs sky-rocket while footfall continues to drop. But a trader told the LDRS that the business is doing ‘better than expected under the circumstances’.

Councillor Arooj Shah, Leader of Oldham Council said: “We are incredibly proud to see The Egyptian Room recognised by RIBA. The transformation of the Old Town Hall into a vibrant food hall has been a key part of our regeneration ambitions, celebrating our heritage while creating new opportunities for our town centre to thrive.

“This shortlisting is a testament to the vision, partnership and hard work that has gone into bringing this historic building back to life.”

The Egyptian Room was nominated alongside Altrincham’s Foundation co-working space, Man Met’s The Dalton Building, and Rochdale Town Hall, alongside other projects outside Greater Manchester.

Tottenham have mastered the free agent market over the years, signing big names throughout the Premier League era

Tottenham Hotspur have been severely hampered by injuries this campaign, leaving them with a depleted squad as they fight to stave off relegation. They have utilised only 24 of the 25 permitted slots in their Premier League squad allowance, however, and clubs in a previous position in recent years have taken advantage of being able to sign free agents outside the transfer window.

Even without such a pressing need for reinforcements, Spurs may well wish to explore picking up a free signing or two as a means of keeping costs down during their summer rebuilding efforts. It’s a strategy that has served them admirably over the years, whether that involved adding depth to their ranks or securing players capable of making an immediate impact.

The north London club splashed out heavily in January, recruiting Conor Gallagher and Souza for a combined £48million. Results have yet to turn around, however, with the club sacking manager Thomas Frank and installing Igor Tudor as interim boss after failing to win a single league game so far in 2026.

Several Premier League players are eligible to sign pre-contract agreements with foreign clubs ahead of their contracts expiring this summer. Spurs could make their move should any of those individuals choose to run down their deals – while also remaining able to speak to out-of-contract stars from other leagues.

Whether the likes of Dusan Vlahovic, Marcos Senesi or Harry Wilson feature on their wishlist remains to be seen – and the same goes for other players out of contract this summer. Even so, fans will be well aware that Spurs have capitalised shrewdly on the free agent market in recent years.

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Ivan Perisic

During Antonio Conte’s spell in charge, Spurs moved quickly to bring in Ivan Perisic on a free transfer in the summer of 2022. A Champions League winner with Bayern Munich and Serie A champion with Inter Milan under Conte, the 33-year-old joined on a two-year deal.

The experienced Croatian had long been a target for Premier League rivals Manchester United, with Jose Mourinho desperate to bring him to England during the summer of 2017. However, Inter rebuffed the Red Devils’ approach, and it would take a further five years before the wide player finally made his way to the Premier League.

Perisic made a significant impact during his maiden season at Tottenham, but suffered an ACL injury barely a month into his second season. He joined Hajduk Split on loan in the latter half of the season before moving to PSV Eindhoven in 2024, claiming the Eredivisie title in his debut season in the Netherlands

Fraser Forster

Fraser Forster touched down just days after Perisic in June 2022, making it two free transfers in two weeks for Conte. The England international stopper signed a two-year deal in north London once his Southampton contract had officially expired and would ultimately extend his stay until 2025.

Forster made 34 Spurs appearances in total and four in the Europa League last season. He received a winner’s medal despite being absent from the final, but left weeks later and is now back on the south coast with Bournemouth.

Teddy Sheringham

Tottenham announced in May 2001 that legendary striker Teddy Sheringham would be returning, years after a first spell in which he scored 98 goals in all competitions. He had spend the intervening period at Manchester United, winning the Treble under Sir Alex Ferguson in the 1998/99 season.

Glenn Hoddle, Spurs’ manager at the time, was a huge fan and had regularly selected Sheringham at international level during a stint as England manager. This history helped Spurs secure a pre-contract agreement to bring the 35 year old back to north London when his deal at Old Trafford expired.

Spurs finished ninth and reached the League Cup final in Sheringham’s first campaign back at White Hart Lane, their strongest finish in six years. His second stint yielded 26 goals across 80 appearances, and he ultimately retired aged 42 after stints with Portsmouth, West Ham and Colchester United.

Brad Friedel

Tottenham pulled off a shrewd piece of business by snapping up experienced goalkeeper Friedel on a free transfer in June 2011. The USA legend arrived on a two-year deal after more than 100 appearances for previous club Aston Villa.

During his time at Spurs, the goalkeeper became the oldest player to appear in a Premier League fixture and was a regular as they secured fourth place under Harry Redknapp in 2011/12. He made 67 appearances for the club before hanging up his boots at the end of the 2014/15 campaign.

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