The legendary American singer and songwriter – famous for a career spanning more than six decades alongside his trademark dark eye makeup and leather outfits – performed with his Hollywood Vampires band at Scarborough Open Air Theatre last night. 

But just hours before that, Cooper managed to fit in a spot of shopping and made a surprise visit to a shop in the town to purchase an art tote bag.

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Arts and crafts shop Bijou Creations, which is based in Scarborough Market Hall in St Helens Square, shared a photo on social media of Cooper sporting one of its bags.

Wearing a dark jacket and baseball cap with jeans, he happily modelled the bag for the shop owner with a relaxed smile.

Bijou Creations wrote on Facebook: “Had a surprise customer in my shop today – a gentleman by the name of Alice Cooper. He allowed me to take a picture of him modelling one of my Art Tote bags he had just purchased . He was lovely to talk to, very down to earth. Sadly no sign of Johnny Depp though !!!”

A passer-by later shared on the page that she’d walked past the store at the time and her son had son “That man looks like Alice Cooper.”

Telling him that was unlikely due to the Vampires’ much-anticipated concert later that day, she added: “I guess my son was right.”

Another fan admitted that she would’ve been ‘a gibbering wreck’ had she seen him. “I just adore him!”

Another described him as a “very down to earth bloke with no airs and graces”

Cooper then caused more heads to turn as he strolled out of the market, casually passing shoppers at a butcher’s counter near the exit.

His most famous songs include School’s Out, I’m Eighteen, Poison and No More Mr. Nice Guy.

Have you spotted any of the Hollywood Vampires band this weekend? Email: nadia.jeffersonbrown@newsquest.co.uk

Here is the lesson I draw from the 9,455 votes cast for Count Binface at Clacton on Thursday. The country is still in flux. So if I were Andrew Burnham, I would call a General Election in October. In doing so, I would expect to lose quite a large chunk of Labour’s current majority. But so what if he wins enough to stay in office?

Big majorities only encourage backbench revolts and make it harder to stay in control. He will be able to campaign – and, if he wins, govern – on a manifesto different from Sir Keir Starmer’s weird, vague document.

Instead of being first among equals on Labour’s front bench, he will be the unchallenged boss. He saw what happened to Gordon Brown when he hesitated too long to do the same thing. I suspect he learned from it.

It certainly looks as if Burnham can rely on the divided ‘Right’ to continue to make fools of themselves. Nigel Farage, for instance, is firmly set on being the nation’s most active and plaintive victim. It is almost as if he has had a character transplant.

The latest example of this was his refusal to turn up at the Clacton result. Was he scared of being upstaged by Binface? Oh, honestly.

Not that long ago, Mr Farage was not much more respectable than Binface is now. How long will it be before he starts complaining about his ‘mental health’?

The latest example of this was his refusal to turn up at the Clacton result. Was he scared of being upstaged by Binface? Oh, honestly

As for Tory leader Kemi Badenoch, what possessed her to offer a ‘second chance’ to a former Nazi who had racially harassed a prominent Jewish Labour politician?

The man is even called Bonehead-Pain, or something of the sort. If she was so determined to do this thing, her aides should have locked her in an outhouse, with a flask of water and some sausage rolls, to stop her. But do you really need an adviser to tell you to stay away from a man who has done time for Nazi harassment?

If she can give a second chance to this character, how long before she gives a ‘second chance’ to unrecognised economic genius Liz Truss, perhaps as Shadow Chancellor? It’s a question of judgment, you see. People will remember it.

I’m reasonably sure Mr Boneyard has seen the error of his ways (even more so than before, probably).

People just don’t like Nazis, however ex they may be.

There are plenty of jobs in modern Britain well suited to reformed Nazis, and many of them would allow him to wear a uniform and perhaps even a peaked cap. But politics isn’t one of them.

Secrecy in Letby trial casts a shadow over our justice 

We may at last be entering the final months of the Lucy Letby quarrel. It is nearly three years since I asked here if she might in fact be not guilty. At the time this meant I met quite a lot of rage and scorn. I don’t find that so much now. But our court system hates to admit it might be wrong. I suspect that is precisely because it is so often wrong these days.

The Letby trial was a mess, partly because so much of it was secret. No fewer than nine Crown witnesses were allowed to hide their names from you and me, pretty much forever. The names of the babies allegedly killed or harmed by Ms Letby were also made secret.

If this had been the trial of a traitor for handing nuclear secrets to the Kremlin, then there might have been a case for such rules. Members of the security services, for instance, are made useless if we all know who they are.

But I can see no such case here. In the USA, it would be illegal to grant any such thing. The Sixth Amendment to the US Constitution grants a defendant the right ‘to be confronted with the witnesses against him’. How can that work, if the public does not know who these witnesses are? The witness walks out of court and back into his life, and only he knows he has testified, though his words may have been reported to millions that night on TV.

What if a witness has secrets from the court, which might weaken his evidence, but which are known to others? How will those others realise this, and be able to contact the court, if they do not know who the witness is?

The radical barrister, Geoffrey Robertson KC, denounced the legislation allowing this as a ‘perjurers’ charter’. Yet it is now law. So is Michael Howard’s abolition of the right to silence. So is the ancient rule about being tried twice for the same offence (these changes, too, would be impossible in the USA),

Foolishly trusting our own rulers, we have again and again granted the state more power over us. Often this has been done on the thin pretext of ‘terrorism’, which we have all been persuaded to think is a constant deadly threat.

Every time this happens, the chorus of the complacent have chanted merrily: ‘If you’ve nothing to hide, you’ve nothing to fear.’ But it isn’t true, as dozens of innocent people, now locked away for years, in squalor and fear, know all too well.

Only a tiny number of these injustices will ever be put right. The rest will continue to shame us for years to come.

These thoughts are prompted by news that one of the witnesses against Ms Letby, known only as ‘Dr A’ , has died. I know nothing of him. I offer my condolences to his family. But I suspect his evidence against her, largely speculation, did her considerable damage – because they had once been on friendly terms.

Would he have given such evidence if he had been compelled to do so under his own name? I do not know, and nor do you. And that is the problem.

By KATHERINE LAWTON, SENIOR NEWS REPORTER

Published: 12:15 BST, 16 August 2026 | Updated: 14:39 BST, 16 August 2026

Shoppers and homeowners have been evacuated after a huge fire broke out on an industrial estate. 

Emergency services rushed to the scene in Saddleworth, Greater Manchester, in the early hours of this morning. 

Residents and shoppers have been ordered to avoid the area and keep their windows and doors closed, amid fears of toxic fumes. 

Footage taken from a Tesco superstore car park shows a huge plume of black smoke rising into the sky. 

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Around 45 properties on nearby streets have been evacuated as a precaution while emergency services investigate. 

A specialist environmental unit has arrived, with reports of toxic materials in the area. 

It is expected that firefighters will remain at the scene for much of today as the response continues. 

A spokesperson for Tesco said: ‘Our Greenfield Superstore is temporarily closed due to a fire nearby. We apologise for the inconvenience.’ 

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Firefighters tackling a blaze at an industrial site in Greenfield, Saddleworth, today 

A huge plume of black smoke rises into the sky near a Tesco superstore today 

Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said: ‘Just after 7.45am on Sunday 16 August, fire crews were called to reports of a fire at an industrial building on Chew Valley Road, Greenfield.

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’10 fire engines and a number of specialist appliances from across Greater Manchester are now in attendance, with firefighters working hard to bring the fire under control.

‘Due to the amount of smoke, nearby residents are advised to keep their windows and doors closed.

‘A cordon is in place and people should avoid the area if possible.’

The Daily Mail has contacted Greater Manchester Police for more information.  

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By JAMES TAPSFIELD, UK POLITICAL EDITOR

Published: 11:59 BST, 16 August 2026 | Updated: 14:33 BST, 16 August 2026

There was a hint that the edge could be coming off the ‘Andy Burnham bounce’ today.

Less than a month after the PM entered No10, a poll suggested his favourability rating has dipped by five points over the past week.

Although Mr Burnham remains in positive territory the findings could indicate that the row over prisoner early release are having an impact. He also came under fire for heading off on a family holiday a fortnight into his tenure.

The Opinium research detected a net approval score of plus 11 for the Labour leader, down from plus 16 the week before.

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However, that was still significantly better than the minus four rating for Kemi Badenoch. Nigel Farage was on minus 28 and Green boss Zack Polanski minus 24.

Labour maintained a narrow lead on voting intention, with 27 per cent support to Reform’s 25 per cent. The Tories were on 18 per cent.

Less than a month after Andy Burnham entered No10, a poll suggested his favourability rating has dipped by five points over the past week

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Andy Burnham has been credited with reviving his party’s fortunes after Keir Starmer’s departure

Mr Burnham has been credited with reviving his party’s fortunes after Keir Starmer’s departure, with Brits seemingly willing to give the former Greater Manchester Mayor a chance.

Opinium found the perception that Labour is united has increased by 37 points since June, while more people now view it as having a clear sense of purpose. 

However, Mr Burnham – who embarks on the latest leg of a national tour tomorrow – is facing an intimidating array of challenges in the coming months.

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The public finances are under massive pressure ahead of the Budget on October 28, with fears of yet more tax rises to come.

Chancellor John Healey is looking for ways to drum up more cash for defence as the Iran crisis takes its toll on the UK economy.   

Reform and the Tories have been demanding curbs to welfare, but Mr Burnham has been carefully avoiding committing to outright cuts.

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Has Burnham lost public trust by releasing prisoners early?

Labour maintained a narrow lead on voting intention, with 27 per cent support to Reform’s 25 per cent. The Tories were on 18 per cent

The scene is currently being preserved for examination by forensic collision investigators.

Four people have died and multiple others are injured after a horror crash on the M9 motorway in Ireland.

The collision took place on the M9 Northbound in rural Co Kildare at 3am on Sunday. It is understood the incident involved two cars on a northbound stretch of the road.

Sources told the Irish Mirror that all the deceased were in one car. It’s understood that car was travelling the wrong way on the northbound carriageway.

The female driver and front passenger – both aged in her 30s – of the second car have been rushed to Tallaght University Hospital, where their conditions have been described as critical. A female rear seat passenger, aged in her 20s, was taken to St. Luke’s General Hospital and is in a serious condition, while the third passenger, a child, has been rushed to Children’s Health Ireland (CHI) at Crumlin in a serious condition.

The road has been sealed off and gardai have now begun an investigation. It’s also understood Fiosru, the independent policing watchdog, has begun a separate investigation as Gardai previously had been alerted to the car driving the wrong way.

The scene is currently being preserved for examination by forensic collision investigators.

By JAMES TOZER, NORTHERN CORRESPONDENT

Published: 13:50 BST, 16 August 2026 | Updated: 14:13 BST, 16 August 2026

Liam was last seen heading towards Wylam from Wylam Bridge, in Northumberland, shortly after midnight in the early hours of Saturday morning (Aug 15).

The 22-year-old, from Northumberland,  is described as a white man, 6ft 3ins tall, of medium build with dark hair. He has tattoos down his right arm.

He was last seen wearing black joggers, black Nike trainers, a black T-shirt with large text and a diamond logo on the back, and a gold chain.

Northumbria Police said extensive enquiries are ongoing to locate him, and officers and family are growing increasingly concerned for their welfare.

“Liam or anyone who knows where he might be, should send us a DM on social media or use the live chat and report forms on our website,” a spokesperson said.

Please quote reference number: NP-20260815-0424.

Health experts have warned that when you eat your evening meal could be just as important for your health as the food you’re having

Studies have shown that the timing of your evening meal can have a much bigger impact on your health than many people expect. In particular, your blood glucose levels.

Blood glucose levels are a primary risk factor for serious conditions like diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Acording to experts from VeryWellHealth, interrupting your body’s circadian rhythm by having food at certain times can cause a domino effect that impairs your body’s ability to control these levels and tolerate glucose in general

The experts explained: “Insulin sensitivity changes throughout the day to align with your body’s circadian rhythm. Eating counter to these biological rhythms may lead to impaired glucose control over time.”

When is the best time to eat dinner?

There is no universal ‘exact time’ that will work for everybody as everyone will be slight different, but health experts say there may be an optimal timeframe according to your sleep schedule. VeryWellHealth stated: “Eating dinner more than two hours before bed may improve blood sugar control”.

They continue: “While there is no single perfect dinnertime for everyone, a randomised controlled study found that having dinner within two hours of bedtime impairs the body’s ability to regulate blood sugar after a meal.

“The results suggest that avoiding dinner near bedtime may help support healthier glucose regulation by synchronising food intake with your body’s natural circadian rhythms.”

A randomised crossover trial involving healthy adults using continuous glucose monitoring found that eating an early dinner at 6pm “improved both 24-hour blood glucose control and lipid metabolism at breakfast the next morning”, compared to when participants consumed an identical dinner at 9pm.

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Another study revealed that eating a late dinner at 10pm “was associated with higher overnight blood glucose, higher insulin concentrations, and lower fatty acid oxidation in a group of healthy adults, compared with eating the same meal” at 6pm.

Moreover, according to a study published on the National Library of Medicine, “studies show that consuming meals later in the day is associated with an elevated prevalence of metabolic disorders, while early time-restricted eating, such as having an early breakfast and an earlier dinner, improves levels of glucose in the blood and substrate oxidation. Circadian hormones, including cortisol and melatonin, interact with mealtimes and play vital roles in regulating metabolic processes”.

Taken together, these findings indicate that overall wellbeing may be enhanced by eating in harmony with the body’s internal clock. By understanding how to prevent impaired glucose tolerance, you could also lower your risk of developing diabetes and heart disease.

The dog has since been seized by police.

A man has died after being mauled by a dog.

The 55-year-old man was attacked by the canine on a path in the Calder Grove area of Wakefield, West Yorkshire, on Saturday afternoon. The Mirror reports that the victim was raced to hospital in a critical condition but died a short while later.

Another 55-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder, and being the owner of a dog dangerously out of control in a public place causing injury. The dog believed to have been involved has since been seized by police.

A statement from West Yorkshire Police says: “An investigation has been launched into the death of a man following an altercation in the Calder Grove area of Wakefield yesterday afternoon (Saturday August 15). The man’s death is being investigated by the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team and detectives are making an appeal for any witnesses to come forward, particularly two people who stopped to assist the injured man.

“Police received calls from 1.36pm reporting an altercation that had taken place a short time earlier on the old trainline footpath off Blacker Lane during which a man had been bitten by a dog.

“The 55-year-old man was taken to hospital in a critical condition and died shortly after 7pm last night. A 55-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and being the owner of a dog dangerously out of control in a public place causing injury and is currently in custody.

“A dog, which is understood to have been the one involved in this incident, has been seized by police.”