All 10 suspects have been questioned

Police have issued a major investigation update after 10 members of a religious group were arrested for a string of serious offences in Cheshire. More than 500 officers were involved in raids in Crewe on Wednesday (April 29) following an investigation into members of a religious group, known as the the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light.

Cheshire Police says that in March it was made aware of allegations of serious sexual offences, forced marriage and modern slavery, reported to have taken place in 2023. All offences involved one victim, a woman who was a member of the group at the time.

Seven men and three women were arrested following raids at Webb House and two other properties on Nantwich Road and Badger Avenue. A 35-year-old British man, a 35-year-old Egyptian man, a 39-year-old Swedish woman, a 43-year-old American woman and a 44-year-old Italian woman were all arrested on suspicion of modern slavery offences and sexual assault.

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A 42-year-old American man was arrested on suspicion of modern slavery offences, sexual assault and forced marriage offences, while a 35-year-old Spanish man was arrested on suspicion of rape, sexual assault, assault and forced marriage offences. A 30-year-old Mexican man was arrested on suspicion of human trafficking, sexual assault and forced marriage offences.

A 42-year-old American man was arrested on suspicion of sexual assault, while a 44-year-old German man was arrested on suspicion of modern slavery offences. In an update issued this morning (Friday), Cheshire Police confirmed all 10 suspects had been released on bail pending further enquiries, following police questioning.

Cheshire Police says a number of conditions have been put in place as part of their bail conditions. In addition, officers have applied for Slavery and Trafficking Risk Orders against five of the suspects.

According to police, these civil orders will provide additional restrictions that will enable officers to manage the individuals and ensure there is no risk to the public and other members of the group. The orders are all set to be heard at magistrates’ court later today.

Chief Superintendent Gareth Wrigley said: “Firstly, I’d like to thank local residents for their support and patience following the warrants, which resulted in some disruption in the local area. I would also like to reiterate that is not an investigation into the religion, our investigation solely focuses on the serious allegations which have been reported to us.

“Following the warrants, we are continuing to work closely our partners to provide the appropriate advice and safeguarding to other members of the group. Additional patrols in the local area will remain in place throughout the bank holiday weekend to provide reassure, and I would urge anyone with any concerns to speak to an officer.

“I’d also remind residents that this remains a live investigation which will take some time, and I would ask that people do not speculate while the case remains ongoing.” Separately, Cheshire Police charged 25 people with public order offences which are alleged to have taken place during the raids on Wednesday, with the suspects named and due to appear in court at a later date.

Kenwood’s My Pizzeria is said to bring ‘the heat of a traditional Italian kitchen straight to the countertop’.

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Homemade pizzas have been growing in popularity in recent years as foodies ditch takeaways for their own creations. Now Kenwood has entered the market to rival big-name brands with its own model, the new My Pizzeria.

This indoor electric pizza oven undercuts many similar devices at £149 and is said to cook fresh and authentic pizzas in minutes. It’s on sale now exclusively at Currys in a choice of storm blue or black colourways, before rolling out to Argos, Amazon and Kenwood in the coming months.

Kenwood’s gadget launches alongside popular rivals from brands like Ooni, which offers a range of gas-powered ovens such as the flagship Koda 12 Outdoor Pizza Oven (£299), touted as the ‘lightest and easiest’ to use model. Other premium devices include Ninja’s Artisan Electric Outdoor Pizza Oven (£229.99, was £299.99), a four-in-one model that also serves as an air fryer that can bake and proof.

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The compact and lightweight Kenwood My Pizzeria is said to bring ‘the heat of a traditional Italian kitchen straight to the countertop’. It’s designed for the indoor cooking of ‘restaurant-quality’ and fully customisable pizzas, allowing users to swap expensive takeaways for their own culinary creations.

The device can reach temperatures of up to 400°C – double the domestic oven – to ensure a crisp crust and soft centre. It’s quick too, with Kenwood claiming a pizza can be ready to eat in less than four minutes.

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The My Pizzeria uses dual heat technology for even heat distribution both above and below the pizza for the best results, with temperatures controlled using two simple dials. It utilises a traditional stone base and domed interior to create the charred crust and crisp finish of an authentic wood-fired oven, but note it is not designed for outdoor use like some Ooni and Ninja models.

The appliance also boasts a clear viewing window so users can keep an eye on their pizza’s progress without losing heat. As well as pizza, the versatile My Pizzeria can be used to cook garlic bread, toasties, quesadillas and calzones, plus breakfast treats such as pastries or waffles.

Its compact and stylish design means it won’t look out of place on a kitchen worktop and doesn’t take up too much room. It’s also able to store neatly away in a cupboard when not in use, or be taken on the go to show off to friends and family.

Cleaning should be easy, too, thanks to the removable stone base. As a brand-new device, the Kenwood My Pizzeria is yet to receive any customer reviews, but the brand praises it as ‘effortless’ to use and allows budding pizzaiolos to create quick pizzas without complexity.

Announcing the My Pizzeria launch, Jo Chalder, Kenwood Head of Marketing, UK, said: “Pizza has always been about more than food – it’s about bringing people together. With My Pizzeria, we wanted to make that experience effortless at home. It gives you chef-level control over heat, timing and texture, but without the complexity. Whether you’re cooking for one or hosting friends and family, it’s about making great pizza, quickly – and making it your own.”

The BBC has confirmed that former Strictly Come Dancing star Angela Scanlon will join Rylan Clark in Vienna as the new BBC Eurovision 2026 commentator for the semi-finals, following the departure of Scott Mills earlier this year

The BBC has announced the presenter who will take over from Scott Mills at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest. Mills had been a central figure in the UK’s commentary team alongside Rylan Clark, but the broadcaster has now confirmed that former Strictly Come Dancing star Angela Scanlon will be filling the role this year.

She will join Rylan at the Wiener Stadthalle arena in Vienna to guide viewers through the competition’s semi-finals. The announcement follows Scott’s dismissal by the BBC earlier this year amid historical allegations concerning his personal behaviour.

Angela said: “It feels like joining the greatest party on earth – equal parts thrilling and terrifying!” For the latest TV and showbiz gossip sign up to our newsletter

She continued: “I grew up watching the Eurovision Song Contest with my three sisters, making very serious (and wildly biased) scorecards from the couch, so to now be part of it – especially in its 70th year – is genuinely surreal.

“It’s one of those shows that’s always been there, evolving but never losing its magic or madness.

“I’ve been lucky enough to dip my toe into the Eurovision world before, so it feels great to be doing it again, just with higher heels and a few more sequins!”

Rylan added: “It’s the 70th Eurovision Song Contest and the biggest show on the planet. Being part of anything this big is something younger me could never have imagined.”

Meanwhile, Scott’s BBC Radio 2 breakfast replacement, Sara Cox, will be covering the competition on the radio. She’ll be commentating on the semi finals, and will be joined by Rylan Clark to cover the grand final.

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The competition begins with the opening semi-final on May 12. Each semi-final, presented by Austrian hosts Victoria Swarovski and Michael Ostrowski, will showcase performances from the pre-qualified ‘Big Four’ nations, alongside various interval acts.

The UK is amongst the Big Four, together with Germany, France and Italy, and therefore has an automatic Grand Final spot.

Throughout both semi-finals, 10 acts will be knocked out of the competition – leaving 25 performers for the Grand Final on May 16.

This year, the UK representative is electronic artist Look Mum No Computer, whose real name is Sam Battle. He will be performing his song Eins, Zwei, Drei at the competition.

You can watch the Eurovision Song Contest live from Vienna on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on Saturday, May 16 from 8pm.

A bus has flipped on its side after hitting a roadside barrier, leaving three dead and 31 injured in the north-western Turkish province of Balıkesir

A horrific bus crash has killed at least three people and left 31 others injured on a major motorway in Turkey.

The passenger bus lost control before hitting a roadside barrier and coming to rest on its side, according to local reports.

Authorities have confirmed that three people died at the scene after passengers were thrown into panic when the large vehicle tipped over.

The injured were quickly transported to nearby hospitals by police and emergency services who arrived at the terrible crash scene.

Authorities have yet to release the cause of the accident, which occured in the Bandırma district on the Bandırma-Çanakkale road, near Külefli neighbourhood.

Police, firefighters and paramedics all rushed to the scene as rescuers worked desperately to help free injured passengers from the wrecked vehicle.

The bodies of the three people who were killed in the collission have been taken to the morgue in Bandirma Training and Research Hospital.

The major highway was temporarily closed to traffic following the accident, it has since been reopened, after workers removed crash debris and the ruined bus from the scene.

Police are investigating the circumstances around the crash.

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One in seven Labour MPs represents constituencies in the capital. The prime minister is a London member of parliament, as is his deputy, David Lammy, as well as the man who wants Starmer’s job, Health Secretary Wes Streeting. The Secretary State for Housing, Steve Reed, completes the quartet of powerful London MPs in the Cabinet. A significant percentage of the party’s activists, and the members who choose the party’s leaders, live in the capital. Losses here will hurt Labour’s core.

This summer is the 60th anniversary of the greatest triumph in English football history.

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THE BEATLES sang Yellow Submarine, Batman appeared on our TV screens for the first time, we saw the first satellite images of the Moon’s surface and Harold Wilson announced plans for decimalisation. But 1966 is remembered for one thing – Sir Alf Ramsey’s Wembley aces beating West Germany 4-2. Geoff Hurst’s hat-trick, the Russian linesman and that crossbar goal, Kenneth Wolstenholme’s iconic ‘Some people are on the pitch’ commentary line. Bobby Moore lifting the Jules Rimet trophy. Bobby Charlton. Gordon Banks. Nobby Stiles’ jig around the Wembley pitch. Ramsey’s Wingless Wonders.

This summer is the 60th anniversary of the greatest triumph in English football history. And to mark the occasion, we have produced a stunning souvenir special – the Boys of ’66. From goalkeeper through to centre-forward, we throw the spotlight on every player in Ramsey’s World Cup-winning XI, detailing how they got there, the role they each played, the highs and the lows that followed for some after.

We detail how the manager hit upon his revolutionary Wingless Wonders system – and why he stuck by it amid mounting criticism of the tactics. We tell the story of Jimmy Greaves, the goalscoring genius who Ramsey built his hopes upon, but whose record-breaking career is best remembered for the one game he missed. We go through the drama of every game England played in the tournament – how they got through their group, the tempestuous quarter-final victory over Argentina, Eusebio’s tears as Portugal were downed by Bobby Charlton in the semis. And, of course, there is the tale of Tofiq Bahramov, aka the Russian linesman, who controversially awarded Hurst’s second goal against the Germans. We detail the brilliant story of Pickles the dog, a border-collie who became the most famous canine in the world by finding the World Cup after it was stolen from a London exhibition. We assess the 60 years of hurt endured since, and to put things into real perspective, we tell you 66 things you probably didn’t know about the year of 1966.

So, can Thomas Tuchel’s team end those six decades of World Cup hurt by triumphing across the Atlantic this summer? After the success of Ramsey’s Class of ’66, the gap has become way too big for a proud football nation which boasts the best league in the world. If Harry Kane and Co need inspiration, they need only look at what happened exactly 60 years ago – when football really DID come home.

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Natalie, a former member of a noughties girl group, is make a return to television screens searching for love

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A noughties pop star is barely recognisable as she makes her way to the First Dates restaurant on the hunt for love. A brand new series of the hit dating show has returned with a brand new series to Channel 4, with hopeful singletons making their way to an upmarket restaurant in Bath in search of love.

With the assistance of French maître’d Fred Sirieix and his team, the popular show follows everything from budding romances to cringe-worthy encounters, with fresh episodes dropping every Friday at 10pm. The latest episode (May 1) will feature a former girl band member on the lookout for her ideal partner, alongside a weightlifting octogenarian.

Channel 4 teases: “Confident soldier Paul is the opposite of what ex girl band member Natalie goes for. But will she fall for his charm? And can weightlifting octogenarian Dave woo elegant Clare?”, reports OK!. The brand new episode will kick off with ex girl band member Natalie, from London, who has been matched with someone far removed from her usual type.

Arriving at the swanky Bath restaurant, Natalie, now 41, looks worlds apart from her younger years when she was a member of pop girl group Tymes 4. Fans may recall Tymes 4 from 2001 to around 2005, known for their hits including ‘Bodyrock’ and ‘She Got Game’.

Made up of Natalie, Holly (who later departed and was replaced by Leah), Taymah and Melissa, the group also featured on programmes such as Top of the Pops and The Saturday Show. Speaking to First Dates producers at the start of the show, Natalie explains: “At 17 years old I was in a group called Tymes 4”, pointing to a photograph on her phone, she added: “That’s me.”

Natalie, who now sports blonde hair, continues: “We were on tour with people like Blue, Liberty X, Atomic Kitten. I was so thin, I had abs.” During her date with soldier Paul, Natalie explains: “Fun fact about me, definitely. Years ago when I was fresh and young….much younger. I used to be in a girl band.”

Leaving Paul stunned, she adds: “Yeah when I was like 17, signed to a record label and we were off touring around the world. So I did that for a few years, loved it.”

Speaking to producers, Natalie adds: “My children know that I was in a band and have seen the videos but I feel a part of them still doesn’t believe it’s actually me and it’s true.

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“I met my husband when I was 16, he went through all my girl band days and probably kept me quite sane. He was amazing, but sometimes things just don’t work out.”

According to Natalie’s own Instagram page, she is currently a civil servant and event manager, as well as an ambassador for Action For Children.

Commenting on an old YouTube video of a Tymes 4 song, one person wrote: “They were so good I wish they had more publicity.” Recently, another said: “Omg forgot all about this song. Love these girls and the chorus particularly.”

Whether Natalie manages to find a romantic spark with Paul is yet to be determined, and viewers will need to tune in tonight at 10pm on Channel 4 to find out.

First Dates airs every Friday at 10pm on Channel 4, with episodes also being made available to stream online.

Paul Thwaite, NatWest’s chief executive, said: “We have started the year with positive momentum, underpinned by healthy customer activity – growing all of our three businesses, expanding our capabilities to meet more of our customers’ needs and further improving productivity as we use AI at scale across the bank.”

Alison Hammond is reviving iconic gameshow Name That Tune and she says it will take some serious self control after ruling herself out of the Strictly Come Dancing top job

Alison Hammond has vowed to bring the noise when she presents the reboot of Name That Tune – but warned she may struggle to stay off the mic!

The legendary musical gameshow, hosted by Tom O’Connor and then Lionel Blair before it ended in 1987, is being revived by ITV and Alison jumped at the chance to join. It is expected to air on Saturday nights and could explain why the 51-year-old wasn’t in talks to host BBC One’s Strictly Come Dancing.

It is the latest vintage ITV show being brought back with new hosts, including Bullseye with Freddie Flintoff and Wheel of Fortune, presented by Graham Norton. Name That Tune involved contestants trying to guess songs from clues and it is exected to get a very modern makeover with a big glitzy production and a dedicated band to play the tracks.

Alison has spoken about the opportunity and says she had to say yes having spent her childhood tuning in. She said: “As a massive music lover, my biggest challenge as a host will be trying not to grab the mic and start singing along when one of my all-time favourite tunes comes on! And trust me… that will take serious self control!

“I grew up absolutely loving the original show so being part of this now feels like a real full-circle moment. I cannot wait to get into the studio, put the contestants through their paces, and see who really knows their music.

“Let me tell you, being joined by the super-talented Name That Tune band, who’ll be belting out some of the biggest songs on the planet in their own unique, electric style… oh, it’s going to be next-level. Bigger, louder, and more feel-good than ever this is going to be EPIC!”

The much-loved presenter, who has also said no to the Traitors, ended speculation she was set for Strictly last month. Alison was a contestant on the BBC Saturday night favourite in 2014 and managed to reach 10th place alongside Aljaž Škorjanec. She had been heavily linked to take over the reins following last year’s shock departure of long-standing hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman.

The BBC is yet to confirm who is due to take over the reins at the ballroom, or the names lined up to appear on Traitors with some big stars expected at the round table when filming starts in the next few weeks.

She told the Radio Times: “I’m so busy, that I’m not sure it [Strictly Come Dancing] is going to happen. It’s unrealistic. I’m so happy they considered me but, like Traitors, I can’t do it because everything clashes.”

“I would have loved to have done it, anybody that gets it, they’re going to land the perfect job. But I’m so happy with everything I’ve got. What would I drop, to do Strictly?”

We still don’t know who the new hosts will can and in their initial announcement, Claudia began with: “Hi, it’s Claud and Tess. There have been some rumblings, and we want you to hear this from us…” Tess added: “Yeah, we have news. After 21 wonderfully joyful years on Strictl,y we have decided the time is right to step aside and pass on the baton…”

“The very sparkly baton…” Claudia continued before she turned to Tess and said: “You’ve been here since the beginning…” Tess, who used to host the show with the late Bruce Forsyth, then replied: “2004 with Brucey – lovely Bruce.

“That’s over two decades ago and a lot of that time has been with you. It’s been a huge part of our lives, hasn’t it? Since our children were literally babes in arms and now they’re young adults and I think, genuinely we have cherished every second.”

Claudia added: “We have, we’re so lucky to have been part of this amazing show and we just want to thank the Strictly team because Strictly is the people who make it so thank you…” Tess agreed: “They are the very best team in television we’ve been so lucky.

“And the audience as well, they’ve been so wonderful. They’ve been with us for this entire journey of 21 years and we wouldn’t have a show without them and they’ve been just so loyal and supportive.”

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Britney Spears has been charged with drink and drug driving, weeks after being arrested in California and then checking into rehab.

The 44-year-old singer was charged with driving under the combined influence of alcohol and drugs on Thursday, the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office said.

This comes after the chart-topper left rehab on Wednesday night, after voluntarily checking herself in in early April, following the incident.

Her case is due in court on May 4 but she may not have to appear in person, the Attorney’s Office said, as it is a misdemeanour charge so her attorney can appear on her behalf.

If the singer pleads guilty to reckless driving, she will receive 12-month probation during which she is required to complete a driving under the influence (DUI) class and pay state-mandated fines and fees.

This is because she has no prior DUI history, there was no crash or injury in her arrest, and she had a low blood alcohol level, according to the Attorney’s Office.

The Toxic singer was arrested in California on March 5 after she was seen driving ‘erratically’.

Police said Spears ‘showed signs of impairment and submitted to a series of field sobriety tests’ after being pulled over.

Spears, who police said was alone in her black BMW 430i, was arrested for ‘driving under the influence of a combination of drugs and alcohol’ and taken to Ventura County Main Jail, northwest of Los Angeles.

A representative at the time said the ‘unfortunate incident’ was ‘completely inexcusable’, adding it would ideally be ‘the first step in long overdue change that needs to occur in Britney’s life’.

They added: ‘Her boys are going to be spending time with her.

‘Her loved ones are going to come up with an overdue needed plan to set her up for success for wellbeing.’

She is now said to be ‘healthy and happy’ after leaving rehab, having been pictured for the first time since then in the passenger seat of a car in Calabasas, California.

A source told New York Post column Page Six: ‘[She is] doing really well … She’s healthy and happy and feeling very positive and excited to start afresh. Rehab was a great opportunity for her to ground herself.

‘She’s looking forward to a bright future.’

The publication reports Spears left rehab on Wednesday night and a second source added the singer is ‘continuing counselling remotely’.

In 2007, the Mississippi-born singer avoided a criminal hit-and-run trial by paying damages after photographers pictured Spears steering her car into another vehicle as she tried to park in a California car park, before walking away after assessing the damage to her own car.

Her arrest comes after she sold part of her rights to her back catalogue in February to music publisher Primary Wave for an unknown fee.

The purchase came after Spears’ 13-year conservatorship, which had control of her career decisions and finances, ended in 2021.

Most recently, Spears released a collaboration with Sir Elton John in 2022, and later collaborated with Black Eyed Peas member Will.i.am on a track titled Mind Your Business in 2023.

Spears’ decades-long career has seen her achieve six UK number one singles and eight UK top 10 albums, and she has also collaborated with stars such as Madonna, Rihanna, Iggy Azalea and Backstreet Boys.

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