Kaitlyn Lavery, who is from New York City, was keen to see what all the fuss was about when it came to the bakery after it won a prestigious award. She then gave her honest verdict
An American woman has shared her candid opinion after paying a visit to one of Edinburgh‘s most celebrated bakeries. Kaitlyn Lavery, hailing from New York City, made her way to Lannan Bakery in the Stockbridge area of the capital before taking to YouTube to share her thoughts.
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In June 2024, Lannan scooped the coveted Pastry Opening of the Year Award at La Liste’s World Pastry Awards, which piqued her curiosity and prompted her to discover what all the excitement was about. “Let’s just say I was mesmerised when I saw all their pastries,” Kaitlyn admitted in a video, having arrived 30 minutes after the bakery had opened its doors.
Relieved that nothing had sold out, Kaitlyn and three companions purchased eight pastries between them after enduring a 45-minute queue to get inside. “I’m glad they were here because I literally could not decided what to get,” she said of her pals.
First up in her taste test was the Custard Slice with Bramble Icing, which she described as “not overly sweet”, though the custard was “nice”.
Kaitlyn then turned her attention to the Sour Cherry and Coconut Jaffa Cake. “Hopefully they have Jaffa Cakes in the US, but I think they may just be a UK speciality,” she mused after taking a bite. “The chocolate ganache was to die for. I love a cherry moment – I think cherries are underused.”
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Regarding the cake itself, Kaitlyn noted it was “spongy” and a “little dense”, but concluded it was “really good” overall.
Turning her attention to the Raspberry and Tonka Flan, Kaitlyn admitted she hadn’t expected it to stray from traditional flan territory. “The inside was custardy… it was jammy and they make a mean raspberry compote,” she went on. “This ended up being my favourite thing.”
Next up was the sole savoury offering amongst the eight items – a straightforward sausage roll. “I keep getting them because I am enticed,” she remarked. “Just a lot of meat, every time.”
Returning to sweeter fare, Kaitlyn sampled Lannan’s Yuzu and Olive Oil Croissant. “It’s a combination I wouldn’t normally think to pair together,” she admitted. “But whatever olive oil they are using is high-a** quality and I’m a big fan of yuzu, especially in summer.”
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Her subsequent choice was a meringue, which she briefly noted as “fluffy on top”, before moving onto a cinnamon bun. “I don’t know why everyone raves about these,” she commented. “I do like them and everywhere does them, but Lannan Bakery does a hell of a job with it.”
The penultimate item was the Majool Date and Butterscotch Bun. “This was like cavity-inducing,” she joked. “I think if you have a really big sweet tooth then this is for you. It was just way too much for me.”
Rounding off her tasting experience was a Cinnamon and Cream Cheese Bun. “Anytime cheese frosting enters the villa, you know it’s going to be good,” Kaitlyn concluded.
Having sampled everything on offer, she summed up her visit: “Make sure you go early and I do think it’s worth it.”
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Lannan proudly describes its bakery online: “Founded in 2023, Lannan specialises in innovative viennoiseries using a harmonious match of traditional techniques and seasonal ingredients. From delicate croissants and cardamom buns, to nostalgic yet finessed Scottish bakery classics such as custard slice, iced buns and pineapple tarts.
“Our small, skilled and passionate team hand make every element from scratch in our kitchen on Hamilton Place – each component of our menu is thoughtfully considered and sympathetically executed.”
Clarkson’s Farm star Kaleb Cooper married his long-term partner Taya Wilkinson earlier this month but he has now shared some behind the scenes clips of the big day
Kaleb Cooper has shared some behind the scenes clips from his wedding day – and fans can’t get enough.
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The Clarkson’s Farm star and his wife, Taya Wilkinson, finally married one another in a stunning ceremony in the Cotswolds, not far from Diddly Squat Farm. Kaleb got down on one knee on Christmas Day 2022, and the couple have three children together.
Moments before the ceremony, Kaleb, 27, who once vowed he’d have a “feral farm wedding,” was spotted departing a local pub with his ushers before making a show-stopping arrival at his nuptials. Kaleb turned up in a £250,000 McLaren supercar with his son alongside him.
Jeremy Clarkson and girlfriend Lisa Hogan were among the guests seen celebrating the couple’s big day. They were joined by other cast members of the hit Amazon Prime show at a Cotswolds service, held just minutes from Diddly Squat Farm.
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Boss Jeremy played a key and very generous role at the reception by providing an unlimited supply of his Hawkstone booze. Kaleb previously said his guests would be able to “sit underneath the keg” instead of filling up their glasses.
Also among the attendees were Gymshark founder Ben Francis and his wife Robin Francis. The billionaire entrepreneur, who famously went from delivering pizzas for Pizza Hut to building Gymshark into a sportswear empire worth nearly £1 billion, was one of Kaleb’s ushers.
The wedding day was a moment for the Clarkson Farm stars to celebrate after a difficult few months. Kaleb was seen reacting with shock after Jeremy announced his ‘aggressive’ prostate cancer diagnosis with him in scenes that aired on their hit show.
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Speaking to the Mirror last month, Kaleb admitted it was difficult to witness his friend going through such a challenging time.
“Yeah, I mean, it’s only just come out – 100%. I think anything that’s emotional is just about how you take it, you know? You sit there and you be supportive, or do you go out there and, I would say, mope about it and lock yourself away? And at that time you’ve got to be supportive.”
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Yesterday Kaleb took to Instagram to share a never seen before video from his wedding day showing him dancing with Clarkson’s Farm star Charlie R Ireland. He captioned the video: “Lots of funny wedding videos which I think some deserve to be shared with the world more?”
Fans took to the comments to share their thoughts, one wrote: “That’s so funny cheerful Charlie has got the moves,” another wrote: “This is pure gold. Is this how we are opening Season 6?!”
An Oklahoma mother could spend life behind bars after she failed to stop her husband from raping and impregnating her 11-year-old daughter.
Cherie Walker, 34, knew that her husband, Dustin Walker, was sexually abusing her daughter at their Muskogee home, but failed to protect her, prosecutors said.
The 11-year-old gave birth to a full-term child inside the couple’s home in August last year. She never received any kind of prenatal care or medical assistance during the birthing process, the court heard.
The girl went to a local hospital shortly after giving birth to her stepfather’s baby. That was when cops arrested Cherie and Dustin Walker, 35, and charged them with neglect.
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DNA testing later revealed that Dustin was, with ’99 percent certainty,’ the baby’s father, KJRH reported.
Cherie Walker was convicted of six counts of child neglect and one count of enabling child sexual abuse last Friday.
The verdict came after four days of grueling testimony from police, first responders, medical professionals, Department of Human Services employees, church members and other family members.
The jury has recommended a sentence of life in prison on each count. Walker will be formally sentenced by a judge at a later date.
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Cherie Walker, 34, could spend life behind bars after she failed to stop her husband from raping and impregnating her 11-year-old daughter
Prosecutors say Walker knew that her husband, Dustin Walker, was sexually abusing her daughter at their family’s Muskogee, Oklahoma home, but failed to intervene
An investigation revealed that Dustin Walker had abused the ‘rather petite’ child on numerous occasions, resulting in the pregnancy.
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Adults in the home, including her mother, stepfather, and maternal grandmother, Michelle Justus, were found to have failed to provide the child with basic care, supervision or medical attention.
She was said to have not visited the doctor in over a year.
The girl was also pulled out of school while pregnant, leaving little room for teachers or medical professionals to intervene, Hutson added.
But both Cherie Walker and Justus denied any knowledge of the pregnancy.
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Justus previously told KJRH: ‘I just want people to know, we did not know this was happening. None of us. They’ve made my daughter and my son-in-law a monster. They are not. They love those children. They love them.’
The grandmother is charged with child neglect and is scheduled to stand trial on Thursday. She previously accused a local 12-year-old boy of raping the young girl.
Walker, seen in court, was convicted of six counts of child neglect and one count of enabling child sexual abuse. The jury has recommended a sentence of life in prison on each count
Adults in the home, including Walker, Dustin, and maternal grandmother, Michelle Justus, were also found to have failed to provide the child with basic care, supervision or medical attention
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Dustin Walker was sentenced last month to 42 years behind bars and a life sentence for abuse and neglect of a child.
He entered a ‘blind’ guilty plea to six counts of child neglect and one count of sexual abuse of a child under 12 in March. A blind plea occurs when there was no plea deal made, and the sentence length was left to the discretion of the judge.
Walker stood in front of the court twice and apologized for his horrific actions. Upon his sentencing, he was barred from contacting the victims.
Cherie and Dustin had five other children shared between them, ages two, four, six, seven and nine.
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The children were removed from the home last year after investigators found them living in ‘deplorable conditions,’ prosecutors said.
The children were found to be living in dog feces and had no clothing on.
Photos of the home shared by prosecutors showed urine everywhere, as well as no air conditioning or running water.
Dustin Walker was sentenced last month to 42 years behind bars and a life sentence for abuse and neglect of a child. He entered a ‘blind’ guilty plea to six counts of child neglect and one count of sexual abuse of a child under 12 in March
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Justus is charged with child neglect and is scheduled to stand trial on Thursday. She previously denied having any knowledge of the girl’s pregnancy and even accused a local 12-year-old boy of raping her granddaughter
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‘It’s very emotional to realize that a child at the age of 10 and 11 was having sex with their stepfather, that she became pregnant and no one took her to the doctor and she gave birth at home,’ Assistant District Attorney Janet Hutson said after the couple were arrested in August 2025.
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‘When you complicate that with the severe deplorable, uninhabitable conditions of that home, to know that’s where she gave birth, where those children lived, without even the ability to get a drink of water in the middle of the night.
‘It affected everyone in law enforcement. It affected the investigators, it affected everyone who touched this case. It certainly affected me.’
The prosecutor added that the case was ‘one of the most, if not the most, serious child sexual abuse and neglect cases I have ever prosecuted.’
The 29-year-old, who is best known for starring as Arya Stark in Game Of Thrones alongside Headey who played Cersei Lannister, will appear with her once again in the eight-part drama Intimacy on BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds, where she plays the character Bunny, who is also an actor.
Cyberpunk 2077 – better than The Witcher 3? (CD Projekt)
The Wednesday letters page argues that digital games can be cheaper than physical, as readers applaud Count Binface’s stance on Shenmue 4.
Games Inbox is a collection of our readers’ letters, comments, and opinions. To join in with the discussions yourself email gamecentral@metro.co.uk
Sci-fi vs. fantasy Like everything else in gaming, it seems a very slow crawl towards a new Witcher game. I was hoping the new DLC would be this year but I suppose 2027 will have to do. I’ll be surprised if The Witcher 4 is out before 2029 though, if they’re not even thinking of showing it till next year.
I shouldn’t complain though as at least you can be sure they’re not rushing it. Cyberpunk 2077 has been such a big hit in the end that they can afford to take their time, which I’m glad of. Although personally I could never get on with Cyberpunk. I much prefer fantasy to sci-fi and so I had a hard time comparing the two.
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Curious to know what other readers think but my opinion is that The Witcher 3 is significant better in terms of the story and characters. I just couldn’t get on with everyone being awful in Cyberpunk. I will admit the combat is not great in The Witcher 3 but I’m not sure it’s all that much better in Cyberpunk, even though it’s first person. Perhaps the new The Witcher 3 DLC will settle the issue for good. Rostie
Old rivals I’ve been playing the Mega Drive version of Sonic 2 the last couple of days, via my Nintendo Switch Online subscription and being a massive 16-bit gaming fan naturally I was comparing it to Super Mario World on the SNES (their UK release dates were only around six months apart).
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I can see why a five minute blast could have convinced many image conscious kids back in the day to purchase a Mega Drive, due to the exhilarating speed and high tempo music of the games featuring the trendy blue hedgehog, but it unquestionably lacks the depth, longevity, and wonderful playability of Super Mario World.
Still, two excellent games, which have both aged brilliantly. Arteta26Legend
A world of its own Counter-Strike skin economy is genuinely insane; it impresses me that if you’re not playing Counter-Strike, you won’t know about it. The total market cap of skins is in the billions; there are even tens of businesses that thrive solely on people trading skins.
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The skinradar.gg website shows 43 marketplaces that provide players with a platform to trade and a good chunk of them see millions of people visit monthly! What other game has such a pull? Counter-Strike is such a unicorn of gaming; it is literally the Pokémon of in-game skin collecting. Rimvydas
GC: It is crazy. Especially as the skins always seem so unremarkable.
Damp squid So I see another big divide between US and UK reviewers over Splatoon Raiders. IGN gave it a 9 and The Guardian was as low as 2 out of 5. Obviously I haven’t played the game but it’s very hard to understand how it can get that high a mark if it’s all just stuff we’ve seen before. If these linear levels you describe really are like the one from the mainline games I already know they’re a waste of time.
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Making a single-player Splatoon is a bit weird just as a concept but to make it with no story and basically no new ideas seems like such a waste of time. To be honest, Splatoon 3 was already a bit of a con, given how little it did that was new. That’s very unlike Nintendo and I feel the direction of the franchise is worrying, given how original it was when it first came out.
I’m assuming it’s going to be at least two or three years before we get Splatoon 4, which is going to mean something like a seven year gap since Splatoon 3, which was itself a bit of a minimum effort. I feel the idea that Nintendo is playing 4D chess with its release schedules just doesn’t hold up. They’re just blundering along making weird decisions, exactly how it looks. Misko
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Put a ring on it I hate to agree with that Valve developer but he’s right about people being much too late to start complaining about digital games now. The vast majority of people made their choice years ago and it sure wasn’t physical copies. I’m still shocked we collectively allowed second-hand sales on the high street to stop being a thing and looking back that was probably the death of physical right there.
Even if Sony hadn’t made their annoucement this year it was blindingly obvious that the PlayStation 6 was never going to have a disc drive, so what was everyone going to do then? By that point digital sales would be at least 90% so was everyone going to suddenly start complaining as if they didn’t know which way the wind was blowing?
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I’m not saying this is a good thing, I wish physical media was still a thing, but we’ve sleepwalked into this future and have no one to blame but ourselves. Zeiss
Wasted chance What a lovely surprise to see England’s finest MP-to-be demand a Shenmue 4. Even if it is just a cameo, the Shenmue fans are nothing if not creative in their desire for the series to continue; just thinking of the Times Square advert a couple of years ago and being awarded the most influential game of all time by BAFTA, for example.
Man, I wish Sega would throw Yu Suzuki a bone and allow him to continue the series; heck I’d gladly back a Kickstarter again if needs be.
The Binface video put a big smile of my face and given the state of the gaming industry at the moment, that’s always a good thing. -bcdcdude
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GC: It would have helped if Suzuki hadn’t made Shenmue 3 such a baffling waste of time. It’s one of the biggest squandered opportunities in all gaming.
Striking while the iron is cold Count Binface can have my vote if they get Shenmue 4 released but in other news, there’s a physical release of Shenmue 3 enhanced available for order on Argos, Amazon, and other sites on Switch 2, Xbox, and PlayStation 5.
It’s disappointing story-wise but nice to see it getting another release. Mark Matthews
GC: We mentioned this in our story on Count Binface; Shenmue 3 Enhanced doesn’t have a release date but it’s meant to be out this autumn.
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Counter deal RE: matc7884 and £240 to buy a collection of Assassin’s Creed games on PSN. Using this price tracker I make it £120.19 to buy all those games on PSN, when they have been on sale. Assassin’s Creed Odyssey has been on sale for between £8.24 and £16.49 32 times since January 2023.
You can access all of them with DLC plus loads more games on Ubisoft+ Premium for £15 a month. With regular sales, sub services, and game sharing accessing games cheap with digital downloads is no problem.
Don’t get me wrong, the concerns about less competition from physical for the PSN store are real. I think competition from other competing platforms and market conditions will keep prices in check but understand why others don’t. Will the sales and deals dry up?
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I also think the loss of resale values needs to be better compensated for on PSN. Maybe a Steam-like refund policy or try before you buy demos for all games.
But now, and historically since digital took over, there’s only been one operator on the market whose games you can’t access anywhere near as cheaply as the others and that’s Nintendo first party games, which are primarily bought physical.
Nintendo have, with the Switch 2, started selling games cheaper digitally. But that’s upset people who feel Nintendo is forcing people on to digital rather than just passing on the savings to the customer from the removal of the retailers cut. Stores took the decision to match the £41.99 digital price of Star Fox. Simundo
GC: Actually, the percentage of digital sales on Nintendo hardware is 67.2%. That’s lower than PlayStation and Xbox but on the increase.
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Inbox also-rans We’re getting close to August now and there’s no sign of any more information on Zelda: Ocarina Of Time. I think it’s pretty obvious this is going to be a late autumn release, but we’ve seen even less of it than GTA 6. Nintendo might be weird but they like pre-order money as much as anyone. When are we going to get a dedicated Direct? Duke
GC: It’s Nintendo. It could happen tomorrow or in two months’ time.
Just found out that Darkest Dungeon is 10 years old, that’s wild. Anyway, they’ve released some new DLC for it which I’ll try and check out – love that game. Morrie
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From buck teeth and fancy dress to cricket whites and bedtime snaps, Andy Burnham has given followers a hilarious glimpse into the childhoods of the politicians now running Britain.
Just a day after unveiling his new Cabinet, the Prime Minister shared a tongue-in-cheek ‘then v now’ Instagram post showing his senior ministers long before they swapped school uniforms for suits and the red dispatch box.
But can YOU guess who each one is?
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The young boy in his cricket whites is our new PM Andy Burnham
Andy Burnham, 56, leads the nostalgic line-up with a picture of himself beaming in cricket whites with his arms folded, presumably from around the time when the sports-mad PM was a fast bowler for the Lancashire schoolboys cricket team.
Born in Aintree in 1970, Burnham was inspired by the miners’ strike to join the Labour Party in his teens and first became an MP in 2001.
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The former health secretary had twice failed to become party leader – losing to Ed Miliband in 2010 and Jeremy Corbyn in 2015 – and after leaving Parliament, served as Greater Manchester mayor.
Before his triumphal return winning the backing of 379 of Labour’s 403 MPs to replace Sir Keir Starmer.
The young toddler laughing is the new Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey
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New Chancellor John Healey appears as a giggling toddler in a black and white snap from the 1960s.
Born in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, Healey studied social and political sciences at Christ’s College, Cambridge, before working for the Trades Union Congress and the Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce.
First elected as MP for Wentworth in 1997, he has held several ministerial roles during his parliamentary career and is now entrusted with overseeing the nation’s finances.
His appointment as Chancellor marks his return to the cabinet less than two months after quitting as defence secretary.
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A former Treasury minister, Healey recently attacked what he called a ‘Treasury orthodoxy that’s a dead hand on dynamic government’ that viewed defence as ‘a drain rather than a driver of growth’.
Senior figures in government say he shares Burnham’s ambitions for reindustrialisation and devolution.
The boy with the big grin is new Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband
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But perhaps the biggest transformation belongs to the new Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband, whose school photograph shows him flashing a nervous smile complete with an unforgettable pair of prominent buck teeth.
He has moved on from the energy and net zero brief he held since Labour returned to power, taking on a new role in Andy Burnham’s reshuffled Cabinet.
The former Labour leader had previously been tipped as a potential Chancellor, with supporters highlighting his experience at the Treasury and his time as a senior figure within the party.
However, his economic credentials have also faced scrutiny, with some critics questioning his approach, particularly over his policies on energy.
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Mr Miliband has represented Doncaster North in Parliament since 2005 and remains one of Labour’s longest-serving MPs.
Louise Haigh is the little girl dressed up as an angel
While First Secretary Louise Haigh looks every inch the little angel in a childhood fancy dress costume.
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That seems worlds away from the woman who will now oversee the department responsible for supporting the Prime Minister and helping co-ordinate the Government’s priorities across Whitehall.
The Sheffield Heeley MP first entered Parliament in 2015 and quickly made a name for herself as one of Westminster’s most energetic new arrivals.
Within a year, she was named the hardest-working new MP after making a high number of Commons speeches and asking hundreds of parliamentary questions.
Former Commons Speaker John Bercow praised her ‘terrier-like intensity’ in the chamber, a reference to her persistent style of holding ministers to account.
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Before entering politics, Ms Haigh worked as a special constable and was also a Unite union shop steward.
Her rise through Labour’s ranks was hit by controversy in 2025 when she became the first member of Sir Keir Starmer’s Cabinet to resign after it emerged she had admitted a fraud offence dating back to 2013 while serving as transport secretary.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is the little girl in the nightdress alongside a young boy who is presumably one of her brothers
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Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is all smiles in a nightdress as she poses beside a young boy in a family snap.
She has kept her place at the top of Government, remaining as Home Secretary after taking on the role in September 2025.
The Birmingham Ladywood MP is responsible for some of the most politically sensitive areas of Whitehall, including immigration, national security and policing across England and Wales.
Ms Mahmood has built a reputation among Labour colleagues as taking a tough stance on immigration. Shortly after becoming Home Secretary, she unveiled major reforms to the asylum system, claiming the previous approach had become ‘out of control’.
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A long-serving Labour figure, Ms Mahmood entered Parliament in 2010 after winning Birmingham Ladywood.
She has said she was the first female Muslim MP elected, arguing her declaration was the first completed on election night, although Yasmin Qureshi and Rushanara Ali were also elected that year.
The youngster is being supported by police following reports of an attack in Victoria Park, Stretford
22:24, 21 Jul 2026Updated 23:19, 21 Jul 2026
Parts of Victoria Park in Stretford were cordoned off tonight as police investigate reports that a teenage girl was sexually assaulted.
Police swooped on the park at around 6pm following reports that a teenage girl was sexually assaulted inside the park. Pictures from the scene showed police at the park, with a walkway and one area of woodland taped off.
Tonight Greater Manchester Police confirmed that an investigation was underway and that the alleged victim ‘is being supported’ by officers. No arrests have yet been made.
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A statement from GMP said: “Greater Manchester Police is investigating a report of sexual assault that occurred shortly before 6pm today (21/07/2026) in Victoria Park, Stretford.
“No arrests have been made at this time. However, the victim is being supported and detectives are following up multiple lines of enquiry to piece together the full circumstances.”
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The much-loved park is maintained by the Friends of Victoria Park which was set up in 2003 to revive it.
GMP has stressed how victims of sex crimes can access support services.
If you or someone you know has been a victim of rape or sexual assault, peopled are encouraged not to suffer in silence and report it to the police by calling 101 or 999 in an emergency. You can also report information and crimes on via www.gmp.police.uk.
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Alternatively, people can report information anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
There are also other organisations and support agencies available across Greater Manchester and nationally.
– Saint Mary’s Sexual Assault Referral Centre, Manchester provides a response to men, women and children who live or have been sexually assaulted within Greater Manchester. They offer forensic medical examinations, practical and emotional support as well as a counselling service for all ages. Services are available on a 24-hour basis and can be accessed by calling 0161 276 6515.
– Greater Manchester Rape Crisis is a confidential information, support and counselling service run by women for women over 18 who have been raped or sexually abused at any time in their lives. Call on 0161 273 4500 or email help@manchesterrapecrisis.co.uk
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– We are Survivors provides specialist trauma informed support to male victims in Greater Manchester who have experienced sexual abuse, rape, or sexual exploitation. Call 0161 236 2182.
ChatGPT maker OpenAI said Tuesday that its artificial intelligence system hacked into another AI company on its own in what the company called an “unprecedented cyber incident.”
“We had a significant security incident during evaluation of our models,” OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said in a statement posted on social media.
AI startup Hugging Face said last week that it had detected an intrusion into its data processing systems that it suspected was caused by an AI agent autonomously acting on its own.
“We suspected last week’s cyberattack might have come from a frontier lab, given the sophistication of the agent,” Hugging Face co-founder and CEO Clément Delangue said in a statement. “Turns out it did!”
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The disclosure comes amid heightened concerns about the cybersecurity capabilities of powerful models that led President Donald Trump in June to sign an executive order creating a framework for the federal government to vet the national security risks of the most advanced AI systems for up to a month before their public release.
“AI is accelerating the discovery and exploitation of vulnerabilities,” OpenAI said in its statement Tuesday. “The primary lesson from this incident is that model security and safety must keep pace with rapidly advancing capabilities.”
Delangue said he spent the past 24 hours working with OpenAI, “and we strongly believe there was no malicious intent on their part. It’s quite mind-blowing that all of this happened autonomously!”
Delangue added that it “might be the first incident of its kind.”
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OpenAI said the intrusion was caused by a combination of its AI models, including its newly released GPT‑5.6 Sol and an “even more capable” model that is still being tested internally.
OpenAI said its AI used stolen credentials and discovered a previously unknown vulnerability to access Hugging Face servers.
It went to “extreme lengths to achieve a rather narrow testing goal” and “found ways to gain access to secret information that it could use to cheat the evaluation,” the company said.
A 15-year-old boy has been charged with raping and sexually assaulting eight girls aged as young as ten.
The teenager, who cannot be named because of his age, was accompanied by his mother for a hearing at Wellingborough Youth Court on Tuesday.
He is accused of 22 offences relating to incidents between 2023 and 2025 against victims aged between 10 and 15 at the time.
The boy was not asked to enter any pleas during the 20-minute hearing, did not stand in the dock and instead took a seat at the back of the court room.
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He has been charged with 12 counts of sexually assaulting a female, three counts of assaulting a girl under 13 by touching, and one count of raping a girl under 13.
He is also charged with one count of assaulting a female aged 13 and over by penetration with a part of the body or thing, one count of raping a girl aged 13-15, and two counts of making an indecent photograph or pseudo-photograph of a child.
He faces a further charge of possessing a prohibited image of a child and another of possessing an extreme pornographic image or images.
District Judge Amar Mehta told the boy: ‘Your case is too serious to be tried in this court. Therefore it’s going to be tried at the crown court at Northampton.
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A 15-year-old boy charged with raping and sexually assaulting eight victims appeared at Wellingborough Youth Court (pictured) on Tuesday
‘I’m going to send your case to Northampton Crown Court for another hearing similar to this one.’
The teenager was told to appear at that court on August 18.
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He was granted conditional bail instructing him not to contact the alleged victims, to have no unsupervised contact with females under 16, and to engage with the Northamptonshire Youth Justice Service.
The boy spoke only to confirm his name, date of birth and address, and to ask the judge what the Youth Justice Service was.
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Today, the Sun enters Leo for a month, and Jupiter enhances a sense of play. The day before you will be filled with lightness.
Aries, Taurus and Gemini, enjoy the way Jupiter lights up your social circles. Exciting new bonds could be formed, so take the day as it comes.
Enjoy the relaxed atomsphere this cosmic placement affords. Let your energy ebb and flow freely.
Ahead, you’ll find all star signs’ horoscopes for today: Wednesday July 22, 2026.
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March 21 to April 20
The Sun enters Leo for a month. This can enhance your leisure activities and boost your contentment. With Jupiter adding extra bounce, you’ll be ready to expand your horizons through romance, creativity, hobbies and culture. Get ready, as your energy levels will increase, and so will your zest for life. It’s an opportunity to gain maximum enjoyment.
Home and family activities are well-starred, with the coming weeks boosting family plans and goals. You’ll be looking for ideas that can take your domestic experience into a new league, and with the Sun entering this zone and Jupiter already acting as an expansive influence, you’ll embrace plans and projects that enhance your life and give it greater meaning.
The way you communicate will have a touch of theatre about it, inspiring dramatic statements, the sharing of brilliant and daring thoughts, and a desire to take the lead in major discussions. The Sun’s presence in Leo from today encourages you to speak from the heart and to take the plunge regarding an idea whose time has definitely come.
Your focus turns to money, talents and self-worth. If you’ve been underrating yourself, it’s time to realise your true worth and charge accordingly. However, you may also be tempted to spend, hoping the money will be replenished without you having to do too much. Want to enhance your resources and income? You’ll accomplish this, as long as you act with wisdom.
As the Sun arrives in your sign, it’s the start of a new personal year. And with Jupiter here too, you may require a bigger stage to perform on. You’ll expect great things of yourself, and others may see you as a dynamic, charismatic figure with bold ideas and leadership abilities. You’ll also be in the spotlight for a month, so dare to showcase your best talents.
Other people may be racing around exploring ways to meet their goals, but as the Sun enters a private zone for a four-week stay, you’ll sense that quiet reflection and intuitive awareness can save you time and energy. The results are likely to be much more impressive too. Try to pay more attention to dreams, coincidences and any gentle nudges from deep within.
Cosmic messages for Cosmic messages for Virgo today
Libra
September 24 to October 23
As the Sun joins Jupiter in your social zone, invitations and group connections sparkle with new possibilities. Networking, teamwork and long-term dreams also benefit from a major boost. The weeks ahead encourage you to shine by revealing to others all that is unique about you. Opportunities arrive through encounters, so a casual conversation could prove to be gold.
You’re entering a very promising time for career matters, ambitions and your public reputation. The radiant Sun enters Leo for a month and joins lucky Jupiter. People will notice your talent, determination and hard work. You’ll be ready to aim for opportunities that you might never have dared to pursue before. You’ll also be more eager to bask in the spotlight.
You’re not one to think small, but from today the cosmos wants you to think even bigger. Travel adventures and fresh opportunities will call out to you, and, more than ever, you’ll want to visit new places, expand your knowledge and take on bolder challenges. The Sun’s entrance into Leo boosts your confidence, while Jupiter’s presence amplifies daring opportunities.
You’re invited to explore beneath the surface, where the real treasures are hidden. The Sun’s move into an intense zone, where it joins Jupiter, inspires you to focus on transformation, shared assets and emotional bonds. You’re learning to trust yourself as well as others. A light is shining on issues that have been developing behind the scenes, allowing for major healing.
Partnerships and relationships of all kinds are overflowing with possibilities and benefits. The Sun enters lively Leo, highlighting the potential for growth, opportunity and understanding. This is not the time to go it alone, as this expansive influence encourages you to collaborate and work with others. The right alliance can open doors that might otherwise remain firmly shut.
A healthier routine, a more efficient schedule or a fresh work opportunity could set positive developments in motion. As the Sun roars into your lifestyle zone and joins Jupiter, this is a wonderful chance to invest in yourself, your skills and your wellbeing. Your brightest dreams need a reliable daily routine to help them come true, and the possibilities are truly endless.
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Chloe Lewis and Dan Edgar have been pictured together for the first time since they struck up a romance in June last year.
The TOWIE stars, aged 35 and 36 respectively, found love last June at Georgia Kousoulou and Tommy Mallett’s second wedding in Mallorca, however they have known each other for many years from the show and wider Essex scene.
While the duo have remained relatively tight-lipped over their romance, merely alluding to their union, they have now been pictured together for the first time.
During a night out at the Tonic Terrace in the Hilton Bournemouth, the couple were snapped by employees, who shared the pictures on the Tonic Terrace Instagram.
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The caption read: ‘Amazing to have @chloelewis91 & @danedgar pop in and see us on Saturday night. Hope you enjoyed your cocktails and come back and see us soon!’
Chloe Lewis and Dan Edgar have been pictured together for the first time since they struck up a romance in June last year
The duo have remained relatively tight-lipped over their romance, merely alluding to their union however they have now been pictured together for the first time during a night out the Tonic Terrace in the Hilton Bournemouth
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The duo are pictured in 2016 while promoting the show
Chloe, who appeared on the show between 2015 and 2019, looked incredible in a white bustier with jeans as she cosied up to Dan, who has just marked 11 years as a cast member on The Only Way Is Essex.
The brunette beauty joined the show on the arm of her childhood sweetheart Jake Hall, with whom she had an on-off relationship throughout.
Jake tragically passed away in May, aged 35, when he fell through a glass door on holiday in Mallorca. Chloe has since been incredibly candid about her heartache over losing her childhood sweetheart in such a painstaking fashion.
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Dan meanwhile has had high-profile relationships on the show, starting with his own teenage sweetheart Kate Ferdinand – then Kate Wright.
He went on to date Amber Turner, who cheated on her boyfriend Jamie Reed with Dan, before moving on with his last TOWIE love Ella Rae Wise.
Since the end of his romance with Ella, he began dating Chloe, who is mother to six-year-old son Beau with ex Danny Fisher.
The brunette beauty joined the show on the arm of her childhood sweetheart Jake Hall, with whom she had an on-off relationship throughout. Jake tragically passed away in May this year (Jake and Chloe pictured as teens)
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Chloe is mother to six-year-old son Beau with ex Danny Fisher
On tackling filming with Ella in Vietnam, he said: ‘The stuff with Ella is a lot more recent, so naturally, it’s not ideal being away with your ex…
‘It came to light that she was still quite upset about a lot of stuff. It’s not nice, I don’t like seeing anyone upset. It was a tough situation to be in…
‘I’m with someone else now and to be out there and see someone else upset and still trying to manage a friendship. It was all new ground to try and navigate. It’s obviously never easy, but we’ve been trying to manage it the best we can.’
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While they remained tight-lipped about their union, while plugging TOWIE in April, he said: ‘She’s very understanding and very grown up as a person anyway. She’s done the show before and she’s understanding of how it all works…
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Dan meanwhile has had high-profile relationships on the show, starting with his own teenage sweetheart Kate Ferdinand – then Kate Wright (pictured in 2015)
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He went on to date Amber Turner, who cheated on her boyfriend Jamie Reed with Dan (Dan and Amber on the show in 2017 during an awkward breakfast with his ex Kate)
‘I’m happy with how it is at the moment and it being separate. I’m in a good place with it all. Things are going well at the moment.’
Before their romance was confirmed, sources said: ‘Dan has always fancied Chloe, he thinks she’s beautiful and is desperate to settle down. He’d told friends that he wanted the next girl he dates to be The One.’
Speaking to show narrator Denise Van Outen on TOWIE podcast You Alright, Hun?, Ella said: ‘I think it’s really hard to be around your ex anyway. We all know that I don’t have loads of friends on TOWIE don’t we? So he’s a bit of my familiarity.
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‘Sometimes we are just drawn to each other naturally. And it’s not because we want to be disrespectful to the person that he’s with or for people around us, it just happens.’
Dan moved on with his last TOWIE love Ella Rae Wise
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