Ruben Ray Martinez was killed during a traffic stop on South Padre Island in Texas last March, several outlets, citing documents obtained by nonprofit watchdog American Oversight, reported.
Martinez had just turned 23, and he and his best friend were driving from San Antonio to South Padre Island to celebrate, his mother, Rachel Reyes, told the Associated Press.
Shortly after midnight on March 15, 2025, a driver, confirmed by family to be Martinez, and a passenger in a blue Ford were passing through an intersection where Homeland Security Investigations officers had been helping South Padre Island police redirect traffic after an accident, according to an internal ICE incident report included in the new release of documents.
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Reyes confirmed to the Associated Press that the victim in the report was her son, and Charles Stam, a lawyer for Martinez’s family, also confirmed Martinez was the one killed to The New York Times.
U.S. citizen Ruben Ray Martinez, 23, was shot dead by Immigration and Customs Enforcement months before the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, records have shown (Rachel Reyes via AP)
Agents surrounded Martinez’s car and ordered him and the passenger to get out, according to the report. Martinez “accelerated forward” and hit an HSI special agent, “who wound up on the hood of the vehicle,” the report said.
An HSI supervisory special agent then fired multiple times through the open driver’s side window, according to the report.
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Martinez was taken to a hospital and later died, the report said. The HSI agent hit by the car was treated for a knee injury, according to the report.
Martinez was killed during a traffic stop on South Padre Island in Texas last March, according to the records (Henrique Campos/Hans Lucas/AFP via Getty Images)
“It was his first time getting to go out of town,” Reyes said of her son. “He was a nice guy, humble guy. And he wasn’t a violent person at all.”
It’s unclear why Martinez was stopped in the first place.
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Without confirming the identity of the victim, the Department of Homeland Security said a federal agent had fatally shot a man that day in March to “protect himself, his fellow agents, and the general public.”
“A driver of a blue Ford intentionally ran over a Homeland Security Investigation special agent resulting in him being on the hood of the vehicle. Upon witnessing this, another agent fired defensive shots to protect himself, his fellow agents, and the general public,” a DHS spokesperson told The Independent. “This incident is under active investigation by the Texas Department of Public Safety Ranger Division.”
The Trump administration sparked nationwide backlash over the deaths of Good, a mom of three, and Pretti, an ICU nurse (Octavio Jones/AFP via Getty Images)
According to the Associated Press, Martinez’s death is one of at least six fatal shootings by federal immigration agents since the start of President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown, which has grown increasingly unpopular.
Both shootings have been framed by the Trump administration as self-defense, a claim that has been scrutinized.
A new Reuters/Ipsos poll found that 55 percent of Americans disapprove of Trump’s handling of immigration, while just 38 percent approve, the lowest level since the president returned to the White House.
The wind alert will now be in place until 7am on Easter Sunday, with the forecasters warning of possible disruption across Darlington and County Durham over the weekend.
Storm Dave will move in towards the North East during Saturday evening (April 4), bringing gusts of up to 50 to 60 mph and up to 60 to 70 mph in more exposed locations.
The spell of very strong winds later on Saturday and overnight into Sunday morning could lead to damage and travel disruption.
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Where will be affected?
The yellow weather warning runs from Saturday 5pm until Easter Sunday 7am (extended from Saturday evening) and applies to the following areas in the North East, including:
· Darlington · Durham · Gateshead · Newcastle upon Tyne · North Tyneside · Northumberland · South Tyneside · Sunderland
Forecasters rate the potential impact of the weather warning as medium, with the likelihood of the disruption being “very low.”
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The Met Office said: “A rapidly deepening area of low pressure, Storm Dave, is likely to move North Eastwards close to or across northwestern parts of the UK during Saturday evening and night, clearing to the North Sea by Sunday.
“While there is some uncertainty over the exact track, intensity and shape of this area of low pressure, a period of strong west to south-westerly winds is expected during Saturday night and into the first part of Easter Sunday, before gradually easing through the day.
“Peak gusts of 50-60 mph will be possible fairly widely, with 60-70 mph in more exposed locations.”
‘The design of the development will create a vibrant neighbourhood with strong connections to the local community’
Plans are under consideration to build over 200 houses in a sleepy Welsh village. Developer BDW Trading Ltd has lodged an application with Vale of Glamorgan Council to build 232 houses and a foodstore that could be as large as 20,000 sq ft on Church Farm in St Athan.
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The development would feature a mix of one, two, three and four-bedroom properties. These properties would be split into 150 homes for the open market, 54 social rented units and 28 “low-cost home ownership units”.
The application reads: “The development has been structured around a clear street hierarchy and integrated network of green infrastructure and public open spaces to create a high-quality and inclusive residential environment” For the biggest stories in Wales first sign up to our daily newsletter here
The affordable homes on site are located throughout the development, “providing integration with the open market housing”.
Planning documents read: “The proposals make efficient use of the site by providing much needed market and affordable homes, in addition to a new foodstore.”
It continues: “The design of the development will create a vibrant neighbourhood with strong connections to the local community.”
The documents also outline that a total of 498 private car parking spaces will be provided, with the numbers per plot ranging from one to three depending on “dwelling size”
There will also be 48-off carriageway visitor parking spaces.
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Four-hundred metres of hedgerow are proposed to be removed as well as 12 small hawthorn trees to make way for the development.
In return, a total of 200 trees are proposed to be planted across the development in addition to 600m of hedgerow, over 500sq m of “native shrub planting” and over 3,500sq m of native grassland and wildflowers.
The application reads: “The development includes the creation of several open spaces and green corridors within the site.
“This includes three large open spaces, with two primarily focusing on formal and informal play and the larger space combining informal play, biodiversity and sustainable drainage systems use.”
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Regarding the proposed foodstore, the application reads: “Given the limited food retailing options within St Athan currently, the proposed foodstore would make a significant contribution to the settlement as a whole and reduce longer journeys by private car to other foodstores further afield.”
It continues: “The provision of a food store will have significant sustainability benefits and have the potential to create a range of new employment opportunities.”
In its latest operational update, the Ministry of Defence said RAF Regiment gunners downed multiple Iranian drones overnight, while UK Typhoons and F-35 jets, together with Wildcat helicopters, continued their defensive missions over Cyprus, Jordan, Qatar, UAE, and Bahrain.
After nearly half a century of quiet village life, residents in Halkyn claim the atmosphere around them has shifted dramatically. Locals living near a £1.6 million luxury holiday property in Flintshire claim noise and anti-social behaviour from visitors has disrupted what was once a peaceful rural setting.
However, the owners of the Old Church School insist they have taken every reasonable step to address neighbours’ concerns – resulting in a deadlock between both parties.
Guy Roberts, who resides with his wife and elderly father in the adjacent Old School House, claimed loud music and lighting continuing into the early hours of the morning, along with visitors celebrating in the rear garden of the 24-bed establishment, had destroyed the peaceful rural setting since it began welcoming guests in October, 2025.
“It’s simply not a suitable use for a property in this village,” Mr Roberts claimed. “When planning went in for a holiday let we thought that was what it would be, but it is almost like a venue.
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“We have lived here for 46 years and this has changed the character of the place. I’m a truck driver, my wife is self-employed and has to work early so we need our rest. The noise is so bad my dad, who is deaf, is bothered by it.”, reports North Wales Live.
“We’ve tried to speak to the landlord, he agreed to put a device on the sound system to cut it off at 11pm but said he can’t stop guests bringing their own, which they are now doing.
“Also, the music is often on all day. It seems to be that people are coming for parties at the weekend rather than peaceful week-long holidays.
“They are out in the hot tub at all hours of the day and night and we can’t seem to get anywhere. We have reported it to the police but they can’t do anything and Flintshire County Council have set up equipment to monitor the noise but it is driving us crazy.
“We are not even in peak season yet so goodness knows what it will be like then.”
Mr Roberts has since sought the assistance of Brynford and Halkyn Cllr Fran Lister in finding a resolution.
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“It’s clearly very distressing,” she said. “I remember when this went through planning as a holiday let and we had no objections as long as it’s not too noisy for the neighbours.
“It’s not fair that the neighbours are feeling this impact.” Make sure you never miss Wales’ biggest updates by getting our daily newsletter
However, a spokesperson for Halkyn Estates Ltd, the company running the property, stated that it had been taking residents’ complaints on board and working towards solutions.
“This was a Grade II Listed building that was falling into disrepair,” he said. “We spent £1.6 million to buy the building and refurbish it – preserving it for the community.
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“We even included original artefacts, furniture and school photos from when it was a school in the interior.
“We have done everything by the book and I understand the problems residents have. We appreciate the issues around noise which is why we installed a shut-off system.
“We operate a number of properties and this is already a very popular one. We want to be part of the community and work with residents to resolve any issues because ultimately we want the tourism we bring to Halkyn to enhance the area.
“Guests are advised to be considerate of our neighbours and to ensure noise is kept down during unsocial hours.
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“Our investment in the Old Church School has brought it back into use in a sustainable way. Between being a school and a holiday let the site was for some time a factory and when we bought it it still had planning classification as one.
“That would have created a lot more noise. We understand that our neighbours have concerns and we would welcome the opportunity to work with them to find a solution that suits everybody.”
The warning runs from 5pm on Saturday (April 4) until 7am on Easter Sunday (April 5).
It warns that Storm Dave will bring a spell of very strong winds – of 50-60mph in the York area – which may cause some damage and travel disruption.
The yellow warning says road and rail services are likely to be affected, with longer journey times and cancellations possible.
Power cuts may occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage, it adds.
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Some damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs, could happen, the warning also suggests, adding injuries and danger to life from flying debris are possible.
A yellow weather warning has been issued for York ahead of Storm Dave (Image: Met Office)
Met Office deputy chief forecaster, Tom Crabtree, said: “StormDave will form and rapidly deepen on Saturday as it approaches the UK from the west.
“By Saturday afternoon winds will strengthen significantly, with gusts of 60-70mph expected at times across parts of Scotland with the potential for gusts of 80-90mph in exposed coastal locations in Scotland.
“Gusts of 50-60mph are likely more widely in northern Britain.
“As well as strong winds, StormDave will also bring heavy snowfall over the hills in northern Scotland where up to 10-20cm of snow could accumulate.
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“Along with the strong winds this will lead to blizzard conditions.
“Elsewhere there will be heavy spells of rain as the system moves through eastwards across the UK.”
A yellow wind alert has been announced for northern England, including several areas in Greater Manchester. The warning covers Bolton, Bury, Oldham and Trafford, as well as other parts of the region.
This alert is in place from 5pm on Saturday, April 4, until 7am on Sunday, April 5, due to the anticipated strong winds of up to 90mph in some parts of the UK.
#StormDave has been named and is forecast to bring damaging winds across northern parts of the UK, with some disruptive snow possible in northwest Scotland later on Saturday and into Easter Day #WeatherAwarepic.twitter.com/J0NZYD2SPC
This is different to the previous wind warning, which was previously in place from 6pm on Saturday, April 4 until 12pm on Easter Sunday.
According to Tom Crabtree, deputy chief forecaster at the Met Office, “Storm Dave will form and rapidly deepen on Saturday as it approaches the UK from the west.”
He added that parts of Scotland might experience gusts of 60-70mph, and some coastal areas could face winds as high as 80-90mph.
Gusts of 50-60mph are predicted to occur more commonly across northern Britain.
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Northern Scotland may see heavy snowfall on the hills, accumulating up to 10-20cm of snow, alongside strong winds that could result in blizzard-like conditions.
Heavy rain is expected to spread across the UK as Storm Dave moves eastwards.
The Met Office warned that the strong winds pose a risk of causing injuries and danger to life from flying debris, which may also result in damage and travel disturbances across the affected areas.
While northern regions are anticipated to face more severe conditions, southern parts of the UK are not set to feel the impact of the storm.
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Travel services, including road, rail, air, and ferry, are likely to be disrupted, with longer journey times and potential cancellations.
Certain roads and bridges might need to be closed, and power cuts could occur, possibly impacting other services such as mobile phone coverage.
Debris-related injuries and danger to life are forecasted, with large waves expected to pose a threat to sea fronts, coastal roads, and properties.
Precautionary advice encourages the public to ensure the safety of loose items around their homes and to prepare for any delays by checking travel conditions and schedules.
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Residents near the coast are advised to be cautious of large waves and to be prepared for the quick updates in weather warnings.
The general public is continually advised to stay informed with the latest updates as Storm Dave was expected to move across Scotland on the night of Saturday into Sunday and off into the North Sea.
The storm is predicted to bring strong winds, primarily from the southwest direction.
The highest wind speeds are expected during Saturday evening, with a small chance of brief gusts of 70-80 mph, particularly in northern England and southern Scotland.
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In addition to the strong winds, large waves could result in dangerous conditions around windward coasts.
People are advised to follow official advice to ensure safety.
Kloppreceived a hero’s welcome as he oversaw an entertaining 2-2 draw at Anfield. Before and after the fixture, he participated in various community activities in support of the LFC Foundation. He continues to serve as an ambassador for the club’s charitable organisation, having taken up the role when he stepped down as Reds boss in 2024.
Following the event, Klopp shared photos on Instagram. Tagging in the LFC Foundation, he wrote: “Thank you to everyone who made my homecoming so special.”
Klopp has embraced several new positions since departing the Reds. He joined the Red Bull Group as Head of Global Football in an advisory capacity before being appointed as an expert by the German Football League (DFL).
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He now faces a hectic summer after being signed up as a pundit for the World Cup by German television and streaming service Magenta TV. Klopp revealed the news late last year in a video that hinted at a return to management, only to confirm he would instead be working as an analyst at the tournament.
After strolling through a stadium, gazing wistfully at his surroundings, he told the camera: “Oh no, not as a manager. I am becoming a pundit for Magenta TV at the FIFA World Cup 2026.”
“But that’s all nonsense. They haven’t called even once, not once. My agent is there, you can ask him. They haven’t called him either.”
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Klopp has made it abundantly clear that should he return to the dugout, it wouldn’t be with another English club. His comments following the Dortmund legends fixture reinforced his enduring connection with the Reds.
He said: “Enjoyed every second. My role was definitely not to have a lot of words. I was here for the Foundation and to be part of a really special experience.
“For me, a very special experience after a while – being around, being that close, seeing all the Liverpool lads and then seeing the Dortmund lads as well, because that was like 80 per cent of my players. And you don’t meet very often and have them all together in one room. It’s really cool.”
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Everyone has their favourite pub, but has yours been named as one of the best?
Several Cambridgeshire pubs have been named as the best in the region. More than 250 pubs have been recognised in Tyrrells National Pub and Bar Awards 2026.
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Of the pubs nominated, three Cambridgeshire favourites are among some of the best. These are: The Burleigh Arms in Cambridge, The Lion at Ickleton, and The Three Hills in Bartlow.
Tristan O’Hana, editor of Pub and Bar magazine said: “Our bigger and better format that debuted in 2025 was such a success, we can’t wait to roll it out again this year. The fact that the celebrations last from the long Easter weekend, when we celebrate this year’s County Nominees, right up until the awards night at the beginning of summer is no less than this wonderful industry deserves.
“We just want to do what we can to spread the word about these brilliant businesses.”
All of those nominated will be invited to a celebration in London, which takes place on June 10. The 94 county winners will be announced. Pubs that are highly commended will also be able to collect their certificates.
Who is the British actor Jamie Bell, star of the new Peaky Blinders series? (Picture: Mike Marsland/WireImage)
British actor Jamie Bell is about to burst back onto screens in the new Peaky Blinders sequel series – but what does his life look like behind-the-scenes?
The 40-year-old screenstar was announced as the all-new Duke Shelby (played by Barry Keoghan in the movie and Conrad Khan in the original series), as we return to Birmingham in the aftermath of World War Two.
Showrunner Steven Knight has teased that this iteration of Tommy Shelby’s eldest illegitimate son will be ‘older, wiser, more ambitious and more dangerous’ as the city starts trying to rebuild in the wake of devastation.
Jamie will be joined by Downton Abbey’s Jessica Brown Findlay, Stranger Things star Charlie Heaton and Day of the Jackal’s Lashana Lynch and newcomer Lucy Karczewski in as-yet undisclosed roles.
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The award-winning star first rose to fame after landing a historic Bafta aged 14 for his role as Billy Elliot in the movie of the same name 26 years ago.
But after a lifetime spent in front of the camera, what does it look like off-set?
Jamie Bell is set to play Duke Shelby in the new Peaky Blinders sequel series (Picture: Ben Blackall/BBC/PA Wire)
Who is Jamie Bell married to?
Jamie Bell has been married to actress Kate Mara since 2017.
The Emmy-nominated actress has appeared in several high-profile TV shows and movies, including Netflix’s House of Card where she played Zoe Barnes, 24 as Shari Rothenberg and, most recently, Apple TV’s Imperfect Women.
The pair had known each other as far back as 2005, but remained acquaintances for a long time.
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‘We were friends but not – we didn’t really know each other. And then we made the Fantastic Four movie together, which was a really interesting experience,’ she told the Where Everybody Knows Your Name podcast.
Jamie Bell and Kate Mara have been married since 2017 (Picture: Getty)
Both starred in the 2015 superhero action movie with Kate as Sue Storm and Jamie as Ben Grimm.
As Kate explained: ‘We got to know each other on it, and I thought, “Oh, he’s so great”. I just thought he was the best.’
Even then, she revealed, she initially attempted to set him up with other people until a year later when ‘we fell in love on the press tour of that movie ’cause it was trauma bonding.’
Does he have any children?
They soon realised ‘that was it’ and got married in 2017, before going on to have two children – a daughter, six, and son, three.
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‘We just thought, “Oh, this is gonna be forever. Wonderful.” And here we are, a bunch of kids later and it’s the best,’ Kate said.
They’ve welcomed two children but keep them out of public life (Picture: Getty)
Romance blossomed after working on Fantastic Four together (Picture: 20th Century Fox/Marvel/Kobal/Shutterstock)
The family lived in Los Angeles at one time but now live just north of New York, with Jamie, used to the world of child actors, previously reflecting on their plans to keep their children away from the spotlight.
‘Not that anyone’s ever been particularly invasive with me – I go around with relative ease – but it’s just a poppa thing to think, “No, no, no”; that’s a different side of my life that no one sees,’ he told the Evening Standard.
He also shared admiration for his wife’s family (giants in the NFL world): ‘They’re an incredible family, so loving, connected and together. They’re functional.
‘It’s kind of an amazing surprise to know that stuff really exists. I come from a broken home… But to see parents who are together, who have raised four children, with no sign of splitting up, is a joy to watch.’
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As well as his two children with Kate, he also has a son from his previous marriage.
Who has Jamie Bell previously been in a relationship with?
The Billy Elliot star was once married to actress Evan Rachel Wood, who met in 2005 when they played lovers in Green Day’s music video for Wake Me Up When September Ends.
Before Kate, Jamie was married to Evan Rachel Wood with whom he shares one son (Picture: Getty)
The pair were briefly together before breaking up, during which time Evan dated Marilyn Manson and got engaged. When their relationship ended, however, she once more started dating Jamie, and they tied the knot in 2012.
A year later, in 2013, they welcomed their son, but only 10 months after, in 2014, they announced their divorce – although both have reiterated they remain on good terms.
A statement read at the time read: ‘This is a mutual decision and the two remain close friends.
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‘They both love and respect one another and will of course remain committed to co-parenting their son.”
Talking about co-parenting with the Evening Standard in 2017, Jamie explined they ‘understood very quickly the importance of maintaining a good relationship’.
Although he acknowledged, ‘It’s tricky enough when you’re actors who are together. The kid is just going to have to get used to going here, going there.’
What are some of his most well-known movies and TV shows?
He rose to fame after landing the Bafta for Billy Elliot at only 14 (Picture: Tiger Aspect Pics/Kobal/REX/Shutterstock)
He played Abraham in Turn: Washington’s Spies for three years (Picture: AMC)
In recent years, he notably starred in All of Us Strangers (Picture: AP)
After his breakout role as the eponymous Billy Elliot in 2000, the following year he landed his Bafta for best actor (and remains the youngest to win this category)
Since then, Jamie has starred in a steady stream of projects, including 2005’s King Kong, 2011’s Jane Eyre, the lead role in the animated Tintin movie and 2013’s Snowpiercer.
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As mentioned, he met his now-wife Kate while filming the Fantastic Four remake and starred in TURN: Washington’s Spies from 2014 to 2017.
In recent years, he’s appeared in Paul Mescal and Andrew Scott’s haunted gay romance, All of Us Strangers, and has now landed top billing in the highly-anticipated sequel series.
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