In fact, EVERYONE who took to the stage was dancing…except me!! I was emceeing students from the Eve Trew School of Dance and Gateshead Children’s Arts and Theatre School – a charity showcase where we were entertained by hoofers ranging in age from 3 to 80+ years. Well done one and all; my feet were sore just introducing everyone!
Anyone who knows me, will tell you I was not blessed with Terpsichorean talent! Any attempt at rhythm from my feet is like a cross between a medical episode and Riverdance on melting ice.
My great pal, South Tyneside legend, Ray Spencer MBE ( there is nothing like his panto Dame) had me alongside him in The Customs House pantomime just to make him look even better, and it worked! Ray’s observations on my dancing abilities are funnier than anything I brought to the shows!
I recently attempted dancing at a Strictly event held at Hardwick Hall, for a really excellent cause. Nuvo Wellbeing is a lovely charity that brings dance and exercise to under-served areas in County Durham and beyond.
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My partner on the night was the founder, Bethany Ainsley (an actual dancer!). The routine was at its best when I stood aside and let Beth do her thing, brilliantly.
Putting dance aside, (which is what I really should do) whenever I am on a great stage like Theatre Royal Newcastle, I cannot help but think how lucky I am to even stand where truly great performers have stood (or danced) on the exact same spot – I get to see the audience from their viewpoint, feel similar butterflies, hear the same hush before the lights go up.
And the history at Newcastle’s Theatre Royal really is something else. This is a stage that has hosted Hollywood royalty and theatrical giants alike.
Sir John Gielgud performed Hamlet at the Theatre Royal in 1948 and this really made it a key place for other giants to visit on tour. Thespians such as Laurence Olivier, Sir Ian McKellen, Judi Dench, and Kenneth Branagh have graced this stage.
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After a refurb in the late 80’s, Oscar winner Charlton Heston starred in A Man for All Seasons here and felt a real connection to the area. His grandfather worked down Tyneside mines as a boy in the 1890s before moving to America. I later saw, and briefly met Heston in the West End but that is another story for another article.
The first show I saw in this great theatre with my Uncle John, was an RSC production of Cole Porter’s ‘Kiss Me, Kate’, starring Kate O’Mara, bouncing before the footlights in 1991.
And when I worked on BBC local radio I interviewed countless people on stage, in dressing rooms, during rehearsals, at read-throughs… everyone from choreographer Matthew Bourne (there’s dance again!!) to the panto superstars, Danny and Clive.
It is also very humbling, standing where so many greats have stood and I don’t mean in a spooky, “haunted stage” way.
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Standing there last Sunday, when I wasn’t thinking of my introductions for the next dazzling dance troupe, I was being swept up by history.
Carried away by the music, the drama, the laughter, and emotion brought about by the people who’ve passed through that stage door and performed on these legendary boards.
How lucky we are, up here, to have theatres like these on our doorsteps and I will try to travel around some of our other magnificent venues for future columns!
And I promise to never dance again…honest!
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FACTS & FOOTNOTES
l The Theatre Royal first opened in 1837, designed by the celebrated architect John and Benjamin Green – making it one of the finest historic theatres in the UK.
l A fire destroyed the inside of the theatre in 1899. Architect Frank Matcham completely redesigned the interior which reopened in1901.
l Upcoming shows include ‘To Kill A Mockingbird’ plus the musicals ‘Legally Blonde’ and ‘Operation Mincemeat’.
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The maximum temperature on Monday is expected to be around 11 °C.
It may feel like we have had all four seasons in one lately, and the weather outlook remains a mixed picture for the week ahead.
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According to the Met Office, we can expect a few showers on Monday morning, turning mainly dry in the afternoon.
The maximum temperature is expected to be around 11C.
Monday:
A few early showers on Monday, mainly over northern counties. Otherwise mostly dry with sunny spells. Becoming cloudy with some patchy light rain and drizzle in the evening. Maximum temperature 11C.
Outlook for Tuesday to Thursday:
Mainly dry, mild, and cloudy on Tuesday. Early rain on Wednesday, then brighter with the odd shower. Dry, bright Thursday morning, rain arriving from the west later.
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Long-range outlook:
Across the UK, a broad northwest to southeast split is most likely next weekend. The northwest is likely to be more unsettled with low-pressure systems moving in at times, bringing periods of strong winds and showers or longer spells of rain.
In the southeast, high pressure will have a greater influence, with more settled, drier weather as a result.
Temperatures overall are likely to be near to or slightly above normal, but there remains the chance of some overnight frost.
While checking if your passport is valid is crucial, you’ll need to make sure you have enough time left on it to travel to some countries.
That’s because the length of time needed on a passport to enter some countries varies, so it’s worth knowing exactly how much you need and whether you should renew your passport before your trip.
His Majesty’s Passport Office shared a warning to Brits on X: “Planning a last-minute summer getaway?
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“Remember that many countries require your passport to be valid for several months after your return date.”
How long do you need on your passport to travel?
The Post Office’s website explains: “Different countries have their own rules about passport validity.
“Some countries might ask that your passport’s valid for your whole time away and even a bit longer, sometimes up to six months.”
It adds: “Passports issued after 2018 are valid for exactly 10 years.
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“But if your passport was issued before September 2018, it might be valid for up to 10 years and nine months.
“This is because, before 2018, the passport office would add up to nine extra months from your old passport to your new one.
“This means some people have passports that haven’t officially expired and are still valid for travel worldwide.
— His Majesty’s Passport Office (@HM_Passport) March 27, 2026
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“The exception is travel in Europe, where passports must be less than 10 years old.”
The Post Office said that to travel to Europe and Schengen countries, your passport will need to have been “issued less than 10 years before your departure date” and it has to be “valid for at least three months after your planned return date”.
These are the passport validity rules for UK passport holders who are entering countries that are not Europe or Schengen countries:
USA and Canada – your passport must be valid for your entire stay, but six months left is a good idea
Australia – from your entry date into the country, your passport must have at least six months left on it
New Zealand – your passport must have at least three months on it after the date you intend to leave the country
Japan – your passport needs to be valid for your trip’s duration. There’s no rule about extra validity, but it’s wise to have some extra on it
China, UAE (including Dubai) and India – from your entry date, your passport must have at least six months’ validity
Thailand and Indonesia – your passport must be valid for six months after your entry date
Before travelling, check the latest advice and the latest passport requirements.
How long does it take to get a new passport?
You can expect to get your passport back in three weeks, but it’s worth thinking about it in plenty of time before your trip to avoid disappointment.
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If the Passport Office needs more information or you need to be interviewed, the process can take longer than three weeks, but you will be informed about it.
The process begins when the Passport Office receives your documents.
If you find you need to renew your passport before travelling, you might wonder how much it will cost.
Prices for passports vary depending on which one you need, and they’re expected to rise from April 8.
Currently, the new fees are waiting for approval from Parliament, but the government has shared a first look at what the prices could increase to.
Here are what are thought to be the new prices:
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Standard online application:
For adults – £102 (up from £94.50)
For children – £66.50 (up from £61.50)
Standard postal application:
For adults – £115.50 (up from £107)
For children – £80 (up from £74)
A Premium Service (one day) application made from the UK could cost £239.50, up from £222.
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A standard online application that’s applied for from overseas could cost £116.50 for adults (increased from £108) and £75.50 for children (up from £70).
If you apply from overseas for a new standard passport by post, you can expect the price to jump from £120.50 to £130 for adults and from £82.50 to £89 for children.
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ABOARD THE CRESCENT (AP) — There’s something melodic about watching the sun rise over a rural stillness broken only by the rhythms of steel wheels on tracks. Or so we tell ourselves.
In this case, being aboard a train at all owed more to politics than poetry.
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This image made from an Associated Press video shows the Virginia countryside, as seen from an Amtrak train, Friday, March 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Bill Barrow)
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This image made from an Associated Press video shows the Virginia countryside, as seen from an Amtrak train, Friday, March 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Bill Barrow)
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Congress and Donald Trump were mired in their latest budget stalemate, one rooted in the Republican president’s immigration crackdown and the tactics of federal forces he has sent to U.S. cities. But this impasse has upended a foundational constant of American life today: easy air travel.
In Atlanta, my hometown airport, cheerfully marketed as the world’s busiest, had descended into organized chaos. Unpaid federal employees called out from work, leaving a diminished security staff to screen travelers frustrated by hourslong waits in line. I wanted to get to Washington for the NCAA basketball tournament. So I eliminated the risk of a missed flight and booked the train overnight and into game day across a 650-mile route.
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In this fraught moment in U.S. politics, I slowed down and thought about things we take for granted. Who ever ponders the conveniences of that 20th-century innovation, the airplane, that makes 21st-century hustle possible? We book and board. An unconscious, first-world flex of modernity. It’s even rarer to grapple with the inconvenience.
My decision had taken me further back, to the 19th century and another defining innovation: the long-distance train.
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The Amtrak station in Danville, VA, is seen Friday, March 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Bill Barrow)
The Amtrak station in Danville, VA, is seen Friday, March 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Bill Barrow)
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A 14½-hour weekend train ride is time aplenty to appreciate how completely politics, economics, social strife and fights over identity and belonging have always affected the order of our lives, including how, when and where we move around in these United States. But Amtrak’s Crescent also allowed me to see the expanse of our collective experience.
I traversed the urban, suburban and rural breadth of East Coast America. I learned how other travelers came aboard. And in that, I found the portrait of people, past and present, who refuse to be as paralyzed as some of their elected leaders.
Convenience on the railways
There is little glamour late night in a crowded Amtrak station. Children are up past bedtime and tended by frazzled parents. Older adults struggle with luggage and stairs.
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Airports are not red-carpet affairs either, of course. But there is a certain cache to Delta’s Atlanta-Washington flights. They typically take about two hours gate to gate. They often are slotted at a midpoint gate of the concourse nearest the main terminal. That is almost certainly a nod to members of Congress who use it — but who have lost some airline perks during this extended patrial shutdown.
In normal circumstances I can get from my front porch to Capitol Hill or downtown in as little as 4½ hours. Security lines these days could at least double my overall air travel time.
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Union Station is seen Friday, March 27, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Bill Barrow)
Union Station is seen Friday, March 27, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Bill Barrow)
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The train is still longer, and time is money, we are taught. But certainty has value, too, even if it means at 11:29 p.m. departure. And at the Amtrak station, there were no standstill lines, no Transportation Security Administration agents, no ICE agents as stand-ins.
Passengers who arrived mere minutes before departure made it on board and found seats quickly — assigned in boarding order, not predetermined zones that yield jammed aisles. There’s no in-seat service or satellite TV. But even coach seats, the lowest Amtrak tier, are as spacious as airline first-class – and there is Wi-Fi, so it’s not the 19th century or even 20th century after all.
On board, I heard one crew member joke, “I’m no TSA agent.”
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The pathways of history
As a boy in rural Alabama, I counted train cars and wondered where they were headed. I’ve since read diary entries and letters from my grandmother and her sisters recounting World War II-era weekend trips to Atlanta.
The South’s largest city has a historical hook, too. Originally named “Terminus,” Atlanta developed in the antebellum era as a critical intersection of north-south and east-west rail routes. That is what drew Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman for one of the Civil War’s seminal campaigns that helped defeat the Confederacy.
A century after the Civil War, Delta chose Atlanta for its headquarters rather than Birmingham, Alabama, which was the larger city as of the 1960 census. The company’s decision was tied up in tax breaks for the airline, named for its crop duster origins in the Mississippi Delta region. According to some interpretations, Delta’s decision was made easier because of the more overt racism of Alabama’s and Birmingham’s leaders as they defended Jim Crow — a code that, among other acts, allowed states to segregate the passenger trains that predated Amtrak.
On this night, I heard many languages and accents, notable given the role that immigrant labor played in building the U.S. rail system and especially striking now with immigration — legal and illegal — at the forefront in Washington, my destination. I saw faces that reflected U.S. pluralism, a different mix from what my grandmother and aunts would have seen a lifetime ago.
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Union Station is seen Friday, March 27, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Bill Barrow)
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The array of voices celebrated the freedom and ease of rail travel. So did Agatha Grimes and her friends after they boarded in Greensboro, North Carolina, as part of a long weekend trip to celebrate her 62nd birthday.
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“I got stuck in the Atlanta airport last week,” Grimes said, as her group laughed together in the dining car. “It’s just nuts.”
Beretta Nunnally, a self-described “train veteran” who organized their trip, said, “There’s no worry about parking. No checking bags. You come to the station, you get where you going, and you come home.”
An era for planes, trains and automobiles
Still, that is not as easy in the United States as it once was.
Just as politics, economics and subsidies helped grow U.S. railroads, those factors diminished the network as auto manufacturers, oil companies, roadbuilders and, finally, airline manufacturers and airlines commanded favor from politicians and attention from consumers.
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Riding hours across rural areas, I noticed the junkyards where kudzu and chain-link fencing framed rows of rusted automobiles. I saw the farmland and equipment that helps feed cities and the rest of the nation. I awoke to see the night lights of office towers in Charlotte, North Carolina, and its NFL stadium. I saw vibrant county seats — and I thought of countless other towns like them that are not thriving as they sit disconnected from passenger rail and far from the Eisenhower-era interstate system that we crossed multiple times on our way.
In each setting, voters — conservatives, liberals, the extremes and betweens — have chosen their representatives, senators and a president who now set the nation’s course.
When I arrived in Washington, I paused to enjoy Union Station’s grand hall and its Beaux Arts appeal, and I lamented how much splendor has been lost because so many striking U.S. terminals have been razed. I stepped outside and looked up at the Capitol dome.
While I had slept, the Senate managed a bipartisan deal to fund all of the Department of Homeland Security except immigration enforcement. As I continued northward, House Republican leaders rejected it. The stalemate continued.
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I was a weary traveler but renewed citizen. I had a game to get to. And the train rolled on.
CCTV video shows the moment quick-thinking bystanders rush to the aid of multiple people who were left seriously injured after a car ploughed into them in Derby city centre
20:02, 29 Mar 2026Updated 20:03, 29 Mar 2026
Derby: CCTV shows aftermath of car striking pedestrians
Sobering footage captures the aftermath of a car rampage horror in a city centre which left seven people hurt.
Heroic members of the public rushed to the aid of victims who were left seriously injured after a car ploughed into pedestrians in a city centre. Seven people were hurt after the horrific incident, involving a Suzuki Swift, in Derby at around 9.30pm on Saturday evening. Police have since launched a major investigation and are being supported by counter-terror officers.
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CCTV footage from a nearby store shows people walking along the road before the crash, when suddenly, after the crash, members of the public are seen worryingly looking down the street before rushing to the scene.
Several bystanders can be seen coming into shot, or out of buildings, before looking down the road and to help the victims, while some are seen on the phone, possibly calling 999. The footage didn’t capture the incident, but caught the quick reactions from people in the city centre.
A car was driven into pedestrians in a city centre street and struck several people in Friar Gate. The injured were treated at the scene before being taken to Royal Derby Hospital and Queen’s Medical Centre in Nottingham. Police have said the victims’ injuries are serious but non-life-threatening, and that no one died in the incident.
A 36-year-old man, who is described as being originally from India but has lived in the UK for a number of years, was found a short time later and arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, causing serious injury through dangerous driving, inflicting grievous bodily harm with intent, and dangerous driving.
He remains in police custody. Chief Superintendent Emma Aldred said the suspect was arrested seven minutes after the incident, after being stopped on Station Approach near Pride Park.
Takeaway owner Muharem Celebi told the Mirror of his shock after seeing the aftermath of victims mowed down by the car. Mr Celebi, who was working at the time, said he heard no shouting and screaming but was alerted to commotion outside by sirens, adding: “It was terrible!”
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He added: “I ran outside and saw about six people on the floor – on the road and the pavement. Some had blood pouting form their head, it was a terrible thing to see, and shocking.“By the time I was outside and offering my help the police and ambulance were already there. Someone else had raised the alarm and the emergency services responded very quickly.”Mr Celebi, who runs the Derby Grill, said: “It was a busy Saturday night as it always is, and it’s so sad that people enjoying some fun time end up hurt in this way. It is a scary sign of the times we are living through.”His business has CCTV which captured brief images of the suspect’s black Suzuki Swift car fleeing the scene.He said: “The footage didn’t extend to the incident just a bit down the road but I think it shows the black car speeding away. Everyone is just thankful police have caught the man believed to be responsible so soon, and he can’t hurt anyone else.”Medical student Mike McCluskey, whose 60-room accommodation block is at the top of the short street where the incident happened, said: “It is an awful thing to have on our doorsteps and in a busy area.”The mature student, 39, said: “It is very scary. I didn’t see anything but heard the sirens and saw blue flashing lights. I thought nothing of it as you often get police sirens sounding in the area.“But I realised something bad had happened when a fellow student texted me to say ‘Hope you’re OK! It was only when I saw the local news that I found it.“We don’t know who the victims are and we hope that no university students are involved but it could be anyone. I often go for runs along these streets to go out shopping and it could easily have been me out there in the wrong place at that time.”
Derbyshire Police said counter terrorism officers are assisting with the early investigations, but that this “does not mean the incident is currently being treated as terrorism.”
Witnesses at the scene described seeing chaos and horror unfold in the aftermath. One person described it as “absolute carnage,” as people ran through the streets in panic. Another witness said: “There was like blood leaking from their head and stuff.”
Shocked Mark Lucas, who was on the scene soon after the horror, said: “It was carnage. There were people lying injured on the ground with blood pouring from their heads. It was a sight I wish I’d never seen. It was sheer horror.”
The local resident said: “I live around the corner and by the time I got there the street full of bars, clubs, restaurants and takeaways had been sealed off.
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“There was lots of commotion and I could see some people lying … on the ground badly injured. A few had blood pouring from them and others were trying to help. The scenes were chaotic and terrifying.”
The 47-year-old added: “I don’t know who the victims or perpetrator are or whether it was a terror style attack.”
Officers were on the scene just seconds after the collision, and credited eyewitnesses with helping locate the suspect.
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“This swift action would not have been possible without eyewitnesses,” Chief Superintendent Aldred said.
She added: “Firstly I would like to send my best wishes to the people who were injured, their friends and families, and to the public who witnessed what will have been a very traumatic thing to see.
“I know this incident will have sent shockwaves through our communities but I would like to reassure people that we have a dedicated team of detectives working on it.”
The city was left reeling, with one local saying: “Everyone was talking about it and panicking… it’s so sad, everyone is so shook up.” Another described an “eerily quiet” city centre where “a corner of it has fallen silent.”
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Police are appealing for witnesses, urging anyone who saw a black Suzuki Swift or has information to come forward, quoting incident 1131 of March 28.
Further details from the scene showed the scale of the aftermath, with shoes and blankets littered the scene and debris scattered across the road as forensic investigators worked beyond the cordon. Pictures showed multiple police officers in Friar Gate as the area remained sealed off for hours.
One witness said: “We were walking down the street when it happened. There was screaming and yelling. It was horrendous. It’s sickening. People were being treated all over the pavement and the road. God knows how that has happened.”
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A taxi passenger said he was “shaken up” after his driver had to swerve to avoid the damaged car, describing how it was going the wrong direction with heavy damage on it.
Businesses and residents were impacted as Friar Gate and some surrounding streets were closed while an investigation into the circumstances of last night’s incident continues, with drivers told they would not be able to retrieve vehicles until the scene was lifted.
Officials and organisations also reacted to the incident. Derby County Football Club said it was shocked and saddened, adding: “Our thoughts are with all those affected, their families, and the wider community at this difficult time.”
The University of Derby said it was “not aware that any of our students or staff were involved” but had offered support.
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Police later confirmed the cordon had been lifted and “all businesses are able to reopen,” thanking the public for their “patience and support” as the investigation continues.
Debbie was diagnosed with vascular dementia in early 2025.
She sought medical advice after noticing some worrying symptoms. Debbie was becoming forgetful, misplacing her purse, forgetting appointments and making mistakes at work.
Added to this she was experiencing mood swings and also suffered blackouts, one of which ended in a fall.
The doctor explained the blackout could have been a TIA or mini-stroke and sent her for some more tests, including to a memory clinic where she would be assessed.
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Actress Sue Devaney will play the role of Debbie until at least 2027, which means the ITV soap will continue showing the audience how dementia impacts the character’s life for quite a few more months.
Carl moved Debbie from the passenger side and behind the wheel, making her think that she caused the crash. When the truth dawned on Debbie, she proceeded to let the police believe she was responsible in an attempt to protect her son.
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Debbie has been inside ever since. Because of her dementia diagnosis, she’s also had inmate and former Weatherfield resident Lou Michaelis (Farrel Hegarty) keeping an eye on her.
In this new video, Debbie arrives in the visiting room ready to see Kevin and Jack Webster (Kyran Bowes).
Ronnie and Kevin now know the truth about Debbie being Carl’s mum (Picture: ITV)
Debbie’s praying the appeal will go her way (Picture: ITV)
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As she chats about her attempt at knitting Carl a jumper, Kevin notes that Debbie could soon be back at home presenting Carl with her knitted creation, should the appeal go her way.
While speaking about the other skills she’s learnt while inside, Debbie attempts to open a carton of drink. She ends up getting confused, failing to realise she can’t access the juice without using the straw.
Jack helps, but Kevin cannot help but watch with sadness in his eyes, aware that this is another sign Debbie’s health is slowly declining.
Elsewhere, there is believed to be an interest in appointing Sean Dyche into the role on a short-term basis.
Dyche, who is available after his sacking by Nottingham Forest in February, has a record of keeping clubs in the Premier League – a relevant trait given Tottenham‘s relegation fears.
However, it is understood Dyche would seek a minimum 18-month contract if he was to replace Tudor, which could prove a stumbling block towards any agreement.
Mauricio Pochettino would be the choice of many supporters given his relatively successful previous reign at the club, but his commitments to the USA national team before this summer’s World Cup would make such an immediate move extremely difficult.
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Candidates with Tottenham connections such as Ryan Mason, Harry Redknapp and Tim Sherwood would be open to taking the job on an interim basis until the end of the season, while current player Ben Davies has also been considered as possible short-term fix.
Former Monaco head coach Adi Hutter is another potential candidate, while former players Glenn Hoddle and Chris Hughton have also been touted as interim appointments.
The Red Lion, on Salford Road, will shut at the end of April after Greene King announced the closure, bringing to an end generations of memories for families, regulars and former staff.
News of the decision has sparked an outpouring of tributes online, with residents sharing stories of the role the pub has played in their lives over decades.
Tributes have poured in as the Red Lion pub announces its closure. (Image: Public)
The sad news was announced on Over Hulton Community Group Page.
It stated: “DEVASTATING NEWS!
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“Greene King have announced that the Red Lion is to close at the end of April. Our thoughts go to Clare, Lydia and all the team.”
One former worker recalled: “Happy memories spent there as a landscape gardener from the mid-1970s onwards, looking after the grounds and keeping the place tidy.
“In those days some of the cottages at the side were still occupied.
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“A lovely elderly lady would always come out with a brew and biscuits for us. Sad news, it’s a beautiful building.”
Another resident said the pub had been at the centre of family life for generations.
They wrote: “Thirty years of happy memories at the Red Lion and the Wacky Warehouse with my three children and now their children.
“The staff are like family and my grandchildren love them dearly. It’s such a terrible shame, it will be missed.”
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Another added: “The building needs to be listed
“Can everyone make separate applications / recommendations to the council and historic England.”
At least it would stop the existing building from demolition or major change
Others spoke of busy nights in the 1970s, Christmas meals, and milestones including engagements celebrated at the venue.
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One comment read: “I worked there in the 80s, it was always busy.
“Many happy memories. This is very sad news.”
Another said: “Used to love it in there.
“Pool with the lads, nice food and nights out with a certain major football player, that was in the late 80s. Even got engaged to my first wife there.”
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The historic Red Lion on Salford Road will shut its doors at the end of April. (Image: Public)
The Red Lion has long stood at a prominent junction on Salford Road and has been a familiar landmark in Over Hulton for generations.
Its roots date back to at least 1841, when it was already well established and used as a reference point in census records.
By the mid-19th century it appeared on local maps, serving a growing population shaped by the Lancashire coal industry.
A landmark in Over Hulton, the Red Lion has served the community for generations. (Image: Public)
For generations, it was a regular meeting place for miners from nearby Hulton Colliery and formed part of the community during key moments in the area’s history, including the aftermath of the Pretoria Pit disaster in 1910.
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The current building dates largely from the early 20th century, when the original Victorian pub was rebuilt in an Edwardian style, incorporating neighbouring stone cottages that remain part of the site today.
In later years, the venue became a family-friendly destination under the Hungry Horse brand, with the addition of a Wacky Warehouse play area.
The Red Lion has long been a focal point for the Over Hulton community (Image: Public)
Despite its evolution, the pub has remained a focal point for the community, hosting everything from family meals to nights out across generations.
Its closure will mark the end of an era for Over Hulton, as one of the area’s most recognisable and long-standing pubs prepares to serve its final customers.
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Greene King have been contacted for further comment.
The Easter bank holiday weekend is a prime time for meeting up with friends and family and enjoying the first warm and sunny days of the year. The weather is finally getting nicer ahead of the summer months, but sunshine is not always guaranteed at this time of year.
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The Easter bank holiday weekend is always the first big test when it comes to gauging how much conditions have improved compared to winter. So to help you out with some of the planning, we’ve looked into what the weather forecast predicts for the Easter weekend.
Below you’ll find the latest day-by-day forecast for Easter in Cambridgeshire using forecasts from the BBC. The information below is correct at the time of writing.
Good Friday (April 3) – You can expect cloudy spells across the day in north Cambridgeshire, with highs of 11C in the afternoon – but drizzle is expected from about 11am. The south of the county will be slightly warmer at 12C, but there is still set to be some rain for much of the day.
Saturday (April 4) – In the north there will be highs of 13C in the afternoon, with sunny spells and some cloud, too – with no rain predicted after 9am. There are highs of 13C in south Cambridgeshire, but there will be drizzle until about 4pm.
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Easter Sunday (April 5) – The north will see highs of 14C, but it will be mostly cloudy. South Cambridgeshire will see highs of 15C, but there will be rain between 12pm and 9pm.
Easter Monday (April 6) – In south Cambridgeshire, there will be highs of 16C and no rain at all. In the north, there will also be highs of 16C, with a very low probability of rain.
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Throughout the warmer months, it can be hard to style outfits that feel comfortable in hot weather and look good. A nice pair of light and airy trousers are a great option to have in your wardrobe throughout the spring and summer.
They can even be bought with the matching top, making for a perfect set to wear this summer or spring. They can be bought in sizes from 6-22.
F&F said of the trousers: “Give your bold styles a boost with these striped co-ord trousers, designed with a wide leg silhouette for a relaxed touch. The elasticated waistband with has an adjustable drawstring fastening for a secure fit. Wear with the matching top and sandals for a chic outfit.”
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Spurs made the surprise decision to turn to the Croatian after Thomas Frank was dismissed on February 11.
Tudor had never managed in the Premier League, but had experience of sparking an upturn in form after mid-season arrivals and yet suffered five defeats from seven games, including four in a row at the start of his reign.
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A catastrophic 3-0 home defeat against fellow strugglers Nottingham Forest prior to the international left Spurs just one point above the drop zone which effectively rendered Tudor’s position untenable.
Indeed, should West Ham beat Wolves at home on Friday evening, Spurs will face Sunderland at the Stadium of Light 24 hours later firmly in the bottom three and staring an unthinkable relegation full in the face.
The likes of Vinai Venkatesham and Johan Lange now face arguably the biggest decision in Tottenham’s modern history and one that will likely define whether or not they face the ultimate ignominy of dropping into the Championship.
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Glenn Hoddle had a spell as Spurs boss earlier in his career (Picture: Allsport)
According to the Daily Mail, Spurs are contemplating a variety of different options and are giving thought to turning to Glenn Hoddle, even though he hasn’t held a senior management position since he was the Molineux helm back in 2006, but did have a brief stint as part of Harry Redknapp’s coaching team at QPR.
Speaking earlier this month, arguably Tottenham’s greatest ever player made clear he was willing to help out as doubts over Tudor’s credentials quickly began to emerge.
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Asked if he would be willing to step up if Tudor was axed, Hoddle told Could It Be Magic, the FA Cup podcast sponsored by Carling: ‘I think it would actually. Particularly with Tottenham, as that’s my club.
‘I’ve supported them since I was eight years of age. So they were a massive part of my life.’
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79-year-old Harry Redknapp has been linked with the job (Picture: Getty Images)
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Hoddle spent two-and-a-half years in charge of Spurs between 2001 and 2003.
He added: ‘I managed them probably at the wrong time, I’ve got to say. Let’s put it that way. Politically and financially, it wasn’t money there. Certainly, it wasn’t what they told me I was going into didn’t succumb.
‘But I think something like that, I would have done.’
Assistant Bruno Saltor will lead training for the players not away on international duty at the moment, with the club aiming to appoint a new head coach in the coming days, in time for the full squad being back together and a crucial 10-day preparation period ahead of the April 12 fixture at Sunderland.
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Former Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi and ex-Burnley and Everton manager Sean Dyche are among the bookmakers’ favourites to take over, or they could turn to Ryan Mason, boyhood Spurs fan and player who has twice been caretaker before.
Igor Tudor spent just 44 days in charge of Tottenham (Picture: Getty)
Tottenham Hotspur Supporters’ Trust responded to the news of Tudor’s departure by urging the club to now make a “wise choice” regarding his replacement.
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Its post on X read: ‘With thanks to Igor and his team for their efforts, and wishing him and his family time to come to terms with their loss.
‘In a season of bad calls, let’s hope we now see a wise choice for the remainder of the campaign.
‘Someone who understands the club and is up to the task in front of them: retaining our Premier League status. Someone we can all be proud of and who can bring some much needed success and enjoyment to our long suffering fanbase.’
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