Publicly, the president has played down this entire incident and suggested it won’t affect negotiations with Tehran to end the war that began with US and Israeli strikes on 28 February. But privately, this is likely to be of serious concern – particularly as Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is said to have launched its own search for the missing American, reportedly using troops and locals, and offering them a reward of around $66,000 (£50,000) to capture him alive.
If Jacob Gallagher (Joe-Warren Plant) didn’t live in Emmerdale, reporting Doctor Caitlin Todd (Caroline Harker) to HR probably would’ve worked. Unfortunately, he resides in a village that seemingly cannot function without secrets, lies and manipulation, which means his fight against the bullying surgeon isn’t over yet.
Jacob’s confidence has been chipped away at by Doctor Todd for weeks now. Even when he wasn’t working a shift at Hotten General Hospital, Jacob felt an intense amount of pressure at home due to his boss asking for new research papers.
His home life and work life merged even more when Jacob discovered Todd was moving in with Vanessa Woodfield (Michelle Hardwick).
As if humiliating him at hospital wasn’t bad enough, Doctor Todd now takes pleasure in making it seem as though Jacob is obsessed with her, and she ensures this happens in front of a stunned Vanessa and local GP Manpreet Sharma (Rebecca Sarker).
Next week, Caitlin continues to mock Jacob while in the village, and maliciously implies to Sarah Sugden (Katie Hill) that Jacob is desperate to return to work, despite the fact that baby Leyla has just been born.
After being confronted by Sarah, Jacob heads to see Doctor Todd and warns her off after lying to his wife. Jacob then follows Todd into the toilets of the pub, and quickly realises he’s fallen into her trap. Seconds later, Vanessa enters, and is very alarmed to find Jacob standing beside Todd.
Later, Jacob tearfully confesses the extent of Todd’s bullying to Sarah, who says they’ll face the problem together.
The next day, Jacob arrives at a meeting with Carol from HR. He decides to make a formal complaint against Todd, but is blindsided when Carol reveals that Caitlin has already submitted a complaint about him.
Stunned, Jacob then learns that Doctor Todd has provided a substantial file of evidence for her case, including voice recordings.
Heading home, Jacob makes it clear to Sarah that he’s ready to give up the fight. Sarah’s support is enough for Jacob to change his mind though, as he heads to Tug Ghyll to speak to Doctor Todd once more.
What will happen next?
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A major motorway in Cambridgeshire was blocked after a crash. Cambridgeshire Police officers, fire crews, and paramedics, were called to a crash on the M11 at Little Shelford, just before Trumpington, at around 11.18am on Tuesday (April 28).
The crash involved one vehicle that is reported to have overturned, according to traffic monitoring site Inrix. A Cambridgeshire Police spokesperson said: “We were called at 11.18am to the M11 at Little Shelford, with reports of a single vehicle collision just before Trumpington on the southbound carriageway.”
Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue assisted to remove a casualty from the vehicle. A fire service spokesperson said: “We were called at 11.22am this morning to reports of a single collision on the M11 Southbound between Grantchester and Hauxton.
“Firefighters from Cambridge attended. They released a casualty from the vehicle who was left in the care of the ambulance service.”
Traffic has now eased along the road, according to Inrix. It said: “Traffic easing, earlier overturned vehicle on M11 Southbound from J11 A10 (Cambridge South / Harston) to J10 A505 (Duxford). Previous congestion to J12 A603 (Cambridge).”
The East of England Ambulance Service has been contacted for further comment.
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Inrix reports traffic has now eased along the road following the earlier crash. It said: “Traffic easing, earlier overturned vehicle on M11 Southbound from J11 A10 (Cambridge South / Harston) to J10 A505 (Duxford). Previous congestion to J12 A603 (Cambridge).”
We are still awaiting further information from the East of England Ambulance Service.
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Inrix reports there are still ‘severe delays’ along the road after a vehicle overturned. It says: “Severe delays due to earlier overturned vehicle on M11 Southbound from J11 A10 (Cambridge South / Harston) to J10 A505 (Duxford). Congestion to J12 A603 (Cambridge).”
More as we have it.
Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue confirmed a casualty was released from the vehicle involved in the crash and put into the care of ambulance crews. It is uknown how injured the person involved is.
CambridgeshireLive is still awaiting comment from the East of England Ambulance Service. More as we have it.
Cambs Travel News reports there is around nine miles of delays on the M11 southbound between J12 at Barton and J10 at Duxford as a result of the crash.
Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue were called to the crash at around 11.22am. Firefighters released a casualty from the vehicle involved.
A fire spokesperson said: “We were called at 11.22 this morning to reports of a single collision on the M11 Southbound between Grantchester and Hauxton.
“Firefighters from Cambridge attended. They released a casualty from the vehicle who was left in the care of the ambulance service.”
Traffic monitoring site Inrix reports the M11 southbound is blocked, with traffic queuing for around two miles. It says:
M11 Southbound blocked, queueing traffic for two miles due to overturned vehicle from J11 A10 (Cambridge South / Harston) to J10 A505 (Duxford).
Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue and the East of England Ambulance Service have been contacted for further information.
A Cambridgeshire Police spokesperson said officers are at the scene of the single vehicle crash alongside fire crews and paramedics. The spokesperson added: “We were called at 11.18am to the M11 at Little Shelford, with reports of a single vehicle collision just before Trumpington on the southbound carriageway.
“Officers are currently at the scene together with firefighters and paramedics, and the road is closed at the junction while the crash is dealt with. Motorists are advised to avoid the area.”
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Aran Sadler, 32, from Durham, died on April 11 during the event at Oliver’s Mount in Scarborough.
An inquest opened into his death on Thursday (April 23), and heard that Aran was competing in the SuperSport A Race 1 at the Bob Smith Spring Cup on his Kawasaki ZX636.
Catherine Devereux, assistant coroner for North Yorkshire and York, said the 32-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene, and his provisional cause of death recorded as hypovolaemic shock and traumatic ruptured heart.
Mrs Devereux said: “The circumstances known at this time are that Aran Sadler was involved in a collision as part of a race event at Oliver’s Mount, Scarborough, on April 11, 2026. Mr Sadler was pronounced deceased at the scene.”
The inquest was adjourned until a date yet to be fixed.
Following Mr Sadler’s death, his fiancée, Lorna, paid tribute to her “incredible” husband-to-be.
She wrote: “We are all devastated by Aran’s loss and are struggling to come to terms with it. Although we were aware of the risks of his sport, we never imagined we would be doing this.
“Aran was a fantastic motorcycle racer with incredible raw talent, but he was also a son, brother, and fiancé.
“As a family, we appreciate the lovely tributes being made to Aran via social media and directly to us. We already knew that Aran was an incredible man with a heart of gold and it is comforting to see that so many of you felt the same.
“Aran touched so many lives wherever he went, and it was clear that to meet Aran was to love him. He had the most beautiful, contagious smile.
“We appreciate everyone’s support and understanding as we try to navigate our lives following his passing.”
The world of motorsport also mourned the loss of the 32-year-old earlier this month.
Teesside Motorsports said: “We are extremely saddened to hear of the passing of Aran Sadler following an incident at Oliver’s Mount.
“Aran was a familiar and valued face at Teesside, attending many events over the years, and he will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
“Our thoughts and condolences are with his family, friends, and the wider racing community at this difficult time. Rest in peace, Aran.”
Keir Starmer has comfortably dodged a Tory attempt to force a sleaze inquiry into the Peter Mandelson scandal.
MPs voted 335 to 223 against a Commons motion calling the Privileges Committee to launch a probe into claims the prime minister misled parliament by saying “due process” had been followed when Mandelson was made UK ambassador to Washington.
It emerged two weeks ago that UK Security Vetting (UKSV) had in fact recommended Mandelson not be given clearance to take up the role.
Starmer was also accused of misleading parliament at prime minister’s questions last week by insisting no pressure was put on Foreign Office civil servants to approve the shamed former Labour peer’s appointment.
Sir Olly Robbins, the former top civil servant in the department who was sacked by the PM for his role in Mandelson’s appointment, had said there was “constant pressure” from Downing Street.
Labour MPs had been whipped to vote against setting up an investigation into Starmer’s conduct, meaning a government defeat was never really on the cards.
Nevertheless, 15 rebels defied the PM to vote with the Conservatives, while a further 53 Labour MPs did not vote at all.
Speaking during the six-hour debate which preceded the vote, South Shields MP Enma Lewell, one of those who voted against the government, said “like the public, I feel let down, disappointed and I am angry” about the Mandelson affair.
She said: “I feel the way that today’s vote has been handled by the government smacks, once again, of being out of touch and disconnected from the public mood.
“The fact that MPs like me are being whipped into voting against this motion is, in my view, wrong.
“It has played into the terrible narrative that there is something to hide and good, decent colleagues will be accused of being complicit in a cover-up.”
Another rebel, Nottingham East MP Nadia Whittome, said: ”“If we’re to preserve what little trust still remains in our political system, it is vital that ministers demonstrate the utmost transparency.
“And it’s vital that we as MPs, no matter our political allegiance, do not allow the impression that we are in any way attempting to cover things up for the leadership of our parties.”
Despite the criticism of their tactics, the result will be greeted with some relief in No.10.
A spokesman said: “The Conservative Party resorted to this desperate political stunt the week before the May elections because they have no answers on the cost of living or the NHS.
“We will continue to engage with the two parliamentary processes that are running on Peter Mandelson’s appointment with full transparency.”
But the prime minister has clearly been forced to use up some of what little political capital he still has with his backbenchers in order to save his skin.
One Labour MP told HuffPost UK: “It’s horrifying how many people privately realise he’s messed up, but rather than get him to say ’OK, I’ll do the hearing and show its not a privileges matter, they are going to the wall for him.”
While he has avoided the humiliation of a Privileges Committee probe – a fate which befell Boris Johnson over partygate and helped lead to his own downfall – the whole saga has further damaged Starmer’s standing with his party and in the country.
Next month’s elections in England, Wales and Scotland are certain to be disastrous for Labour, and could even lead to an attempt to unseat the prime minister.
Starmer may have dodged a bullet this evening, but it may well prove to be just a stay of execution.
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Responding to questions about the Epstein scandal, Sir Christian said it was “extraordinary” the controversy had “brought down a senior member of the royal family, a British ambassador to Washington, potentially the prime minister, and yet here in the US, it really hasn’t touched anybody”.
Another bank holiday weekend is here, yay! Panic planning about doing something worthwhile with your extra time off – boo!
But do not panic as if you’re looking to get out of the city, eat some great food and get some fresh air – hopefully some sun, there’s an award-winning place that’s perfect for your bank holiday day out.
Forage Farm and Kitchen just outside Cowbridge is hosting a hog roast on the lawn on Monday, May 4. And while you’re kicking back on the grass with some great grub, there’s a brilliant play area for the kids to entertain themselves.
Tuck into slow-roasted Penllyn Estate pork with salad and potatoes, no booking is needed, either. From 11:30am – 4pm there’ll also be live music on the lawn. The event is weather-dependent, so check your weather app before setting off!
Forage was recently voted the best in Wales by OpenTable in its round-up, the Top 100 Brunch and Lunch List for 2026, and you can read our recent brunch review, here.
The modern, but sympathetically natural-looking building, houses a decent sized restaurant and a farm shop selling fresh meat, eggs, bakery goods and store cupboard essentials from independent producers around the country.
But aside from the shop and the almost always busy cafe, is that there’s a huge outdoor space with a lovely wooden play park, tractor race track and, if you’re there with the whole family and you fancy another snack, there’s a pizza hatch outside, too.
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It’s a great spot – found just outside Cowbridge – where the kids can burn off some energy, and potentially one of the restaurant’s brilliant themed milkshakes, and grown-ups can continue with a coffee and cake outside.
Inside, if you’ve managed to book your table for the airy and bright, but busy restaurant you’ll find a breakfast menu with no surprises at first glance – full breakfasts, eggs, breakfast baps, but the true quality shines with the on-farm sourced ingredients, from the Penllyn Estate.
As a destination for a special occasion like Mother’s Day, birthdays etc, Forage is a brilliant choice to get out of the city, but it’s also the perfect place to take the kids when you’ve nothing better to do than a weekend drive, a stop for coffee and a snack while they make the best of the outdoor activity.
Also ones for the diary are Forage’s special events, at Easter, Halloween and Christmas. Their festive Forage experience is by far my favourite in terms of the quality of the entertainment – there’s a fun elf show before meeting Santa and there’s always lots of activities, tattoos, marshmallow toasting – usually all in the price of the kids’ ticket.
Alliance Party MP Sorcha Eastwood has given an impassioned speech in the House of Commons imploring the government to act above board when it came to answering questions about the appointment of Peter Mandelson.
Ms Eastwood opened her remarks by clarifying that the Labour Party do not stand for election in Northern Ireland and stated that her speech was not part of a political stunt. Rather, she said it had “everything to do with the integrity of the house.”
The Lagan Valley MP said that being asked not to discuss these issues was patronising and told the house that there had been two car bombs “at the edges of my constituency in the last five weeks.” She empathised that there were bigger issues that she would rather be speaking about and said that it was incumbent on everybody in the chamber to operate “completely above board.”
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Ms Eastwood said: “Now last week I posed the question. I don’t know why Mandelson was appointed. The Prime Minister then said it was a mistake. But here’s what I don’t understand, everything that was out there about Mandelson.
“That would have been cause for concern was open source material. It was out there. Peter Mandelson wouldn’t have survived the vetting for a kids’ football club. And rightly so, but we’re expected to believe from those benches that it’s nothing to see here, we’re gonna do some process here and there.
“It’s a bit of a hoo-ha, as if there’s been a bit of opprobrium around an appointment of a local Rotary Club. This is the government of the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland. And we need to make sure that everything that is done here has the trust and confidence of the people that we are sent to represent.
“One of the things that I’m really passionate about is people being able to get on in life. But, if you look at the social mobility figures for the UK, they are declining steeply. And that should be a concern for us all. But don’t worry about that. It seems to be jobs for the boys going great guns over the road there.
“Instead of a meritocracy, it’s a Chumocracy. And that is at the nub of this. We cannot get answers as to why this was done. So what I’m asking today, will the real Prime Minister please stand up?
“Is it the man who wanted to tread lightly on our lives? Is it the man who promised a decade of national renewal? Is it the man who said that he was gonna do things by the book and better? Because in my nearly two years here, I have not seen that. So I’ll ask people from across the way, and I want to commend the member for South Shields for her heartfelt words.
“Because this should not be about party politics. This should be about doing the right thing. And I’m here as one member of my party, so I’m aware that I’m speaking from a place of privilege myself. But believe you me, there’s a stink here. And the public smell it, and if we’re serious about getting better in terms of making our constituents’ lives better, in terms of proving that this place can deliver. Well, every single person here today has a choice, make the right one.”
In later proceedings MPs voted against launching an investigation into whether Sir Keir Starmer misled Parliament over the appointment of Lord Peter Mandelson by 223 to 335, majority 112.
Now Sir Keir Starmer will not face a parliamentary investigation into claims he misled Parliament over the appointment of Lord Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the US. Tory leader Kemi Badenoch had accused the Prime Minister of misleading the Commons by claiming “full due process” had been followed and “no pressure existed” in Lord Mandelson’s appointment.
Some Labour figures have branded Mrs Badenoch’s call for an investigation a “political stunt”.
Meanwhile, Parliament’s Intelligence and Security Committee said on Tuesday it had finished reviewing the Government’s proposed redactions to documents relating to Lord Mandelson’s appointment ahead of publication.
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An Orange Lodge has stated that messages claiming it would assist people with mortgage costs to “support and strengthen our Protestant community for the future are “fake”.
A message has been widely circulated on WhatsApp saying that “friends, families, and anyone with a connection to the Castlecaulfield area in Co Tyrone should be encouraged to buy a home locally in order to “support and strengthen our Protestant community for the future.”
It also alleged that, following discussions with financial advisers, the local Orange Lodge might be able to assist people with mortgage costs to live in the area.
Belfast Live approached the Castlecaulfield Orange Lodge about the message on social media, with a spokesperson confirming “the message is fake”.
Local DUP councillor Mark Robinson said the message bore similarities to one that had circulated in the area previously and believed they were intended to inflame local tensions ahead of the parade season. He also remarked that Orange Order membership would rocket if it were to begin helping people with their mortgages, reports Belfast Live.
After seeing the message he said: “Just checked my calendar there, thought maybe it was April Fool’s Day!
“This looks like a very similar message that done the rounds before. I suspect it’s the same culprits trying to raise tensions in the area prior to local parades. Sad that some people have nothing better to do with their time.”
The bogus message stated: “Following on from our brief meeting, we’re asking all Castlecaulfield friends, families, and anyone with a connection to the area to consider the opportunity of purchasing a home locally.
“With numbers at the primary school currently lower than we’d like, it’s important we come together to support and strengthen our Protestant community for the future. Encouraging more local families to live in the area can make a real difference.
“[Name removed] has been in touch with a number of financial advisors, and there may be support available to help with mortgage costs from the Orange Lodge. If this is something you’d be interested in, please get in touch with [Name removed], [Name removed], or [Name removed] for more information.
“We’d encourage anyone considering a move to act sooner rather than later, ahead of the upcoming developments being released. God save the king.”
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