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Asthma Australia backs Inhaler Tailor of York with exports

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The company, which featured on TV’s Dragon’s Den has shipped out nearly 1,000 of its Inhaler Tailor cases to Australia.

The Inhaler Tailor was launched in 2022 producing colourful inhaler cases to boost the use of inhalers, especially among children who might be put off from using traditional inhalers.

The company says 76% of its customers agree the cases encourage them to use their preventer inhaler more frequently.

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In addition, 87% of customers agree they feel more confident using their inhaler with the cases, and 99% says the colourful cases makes their inhaler easier to find.

Will Hogge, who founded the business, appeared on tv’s Dragon’s Den in 2024 and has been joined by wife Harriet in the business.

Director Harriet says the couple were approached by Asthma Australia at the end of last summer after they had seen their inhaler cases on social media.

Harriet Hogge in York City Centre showcasing a leopard print cover (Image: Pic supplied)

They trailed them and then placed an order for nearly 1,000 cases.

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Harriet told the Press: They were keen to show them at conferences. They were very pleased with the cases. They agreed to list us on their shop.” 

 “It is so gratifying. It’s fantastic. It’s just the start of what will be a long-term partnership and getting distribution to far flung places.”

Asthma Australia CEO Kate Miranda said: “We are always looking for ways to support people with asthma, particularly in overcoming barriers to using their medicines.

“Innovations like Inhaler Tailor covers can boost confidence and make it easier for people to carry and use their inhaler when they need it most. 

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“We’re proud to make them available to the Australian community through the Asthma Australia shop.”

Inhaler Tailor has also been in touch with Asthma New Zealand, who is also keen to get involved.

Harriet continued: “This is a test bed to expand in a similar way across the globe. It’s a really good way to expand.”

The orders from Australia build on a successful 2025, where the products were also launched in Walmart and on Amazon in the US.  

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 Closer to home, however, whilst individual NHS trusts have received free samples and made ad-hoc purchases through charity funding, the inhalers have yet to make official NHS procurement lists.

Further research is still needed, Harriet explains, but she is convinced the cases will save the NHS money by reducing the hospitalisation of asthma sufferers.

She added the company is innovating with its products, including releasing a glow-in-the-dark case.

“We continue to throw everything at it. We have been going a few years.”

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Hong Kong booksellers arrested for ‘seditious publications’ as Jimmy Lai’s biography seized | Politics News

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The owner of one of Hong Kong’s last independent bookshops has been arrested and books including Jimmy Lai’s biography seized, local media have reported.

National security police arrested Book Punch’s owner Pong Yat-ming and three female staff on Tuesday, Ming Pao News, the South China Morning Post and TVB reported.

They were arrested for “knowingly selling seditious publications”, which carries a maximum penalty of seven years in jail.

Police searched the shop in Sham Shui Po and seized books, including a biography of jailed British media tycoon Jimmy Lai by Mark Clifford, a friend of Mr Lai’s and a former non-executive director of Next Digital, the media company owned by Mr Lai.

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The 78-year-old billionaire was sentenced last month to 20 years in prison in Hong Kong for sedition, conspiring with foreign forces and conspiring to publish seditious material under the national security law imposed by Beijing in 2020.

A police spokesperson told local media the force “will take actions according to actual circumstances and in accordance with the law”.

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Mr Clifford, who wrote The Troublemaker: How Jimmy Lai Became A Billionaire, Hong Kong’s Greatest Dissident and China’s Most Feared Critic, said it was a “cruel irony” that selling a biography of a man “who is in jail for his activities as a journalist, for promoting free expression” would lead to sedition charges.

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“It shows how far Hong Kong has fallen from its tradition of free expression and free speech that providing a book could be considered a national security offence,” he added.

The author and president of the Committee for Freedom in Hong Kong foundation said threats against bookstores are “not an aberration but part of a continuing crackdown” and are a breach of China’s promise to continue to maintain Hong Kongers’ freedom after the UK handed Hong Kong back to Beijing in 1997.

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Apple Daily, Mr Lai’s now defunct newspaper, was one of a few local papers to initially cover the 2015 disappearance of five booksellers at another bookstore, Causeway Bay Books, known for selling political books banned in mainland China.

It is widely believed they were detained in mainland China, with Guangdong authorities then confirming they had been taken into custody over an “old traffic case”.

Their disappearance shocked Hong Kongers, and then British foreign secretary Philip Hammond said it was a “serious breach of the Sino-British Joint Declaration on Hong Kong”.

One of the booksellers, Lam Wing-kee, returned to Hong Kong and said he had been held in detention for eight months and been forced into a confession, which made worldwide headlines. Mainland authorities denied the accusations.

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A police spokesperson, when asked about the reported ​arrests, did not comment directly but told Reuters in a statement that police “will take actions according to actual circumstances and in accordance with the law”.

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Wales legend John Toshack battling dementia as heartbreaking health update revealed

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The heart-breaking diagnosis was revealed by his son, Cameron, in an interview

Wales football legend John Toshack has been diagnosed with dementia.

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His son, Cameron, revealed the heart-breaking news in an interview with the Daily Mail. Cameron, who is currently working as assistant manager at Buriram United in Thailand, admitted his dad has “good days and bad days”.

However, he added he can still recall entire line-ups from matches he was involved in decades ago.

“It’s a terrible disease,” Cameron told the Daily Mail.

“It’s the short-term memory where we’re seeing it – I speak to him most days and if we chat in the afternoon, he might not remember that we also spoke in the morning.

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“But if I ask him about the Liverpool days, or Sociedad or Madrid, the detail is amazing.

“The other day he was telling me about a Real Madrid game against Arrigo Saachi’s AC Milan and exactly how he tweaked his midfield to deal with Marco van Basten.

“The game could have been yesterday, his memory was so clear.

“I’ll talk to him about what we’re doing in Thailand and he still gives great advice.

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“As a manager, he could always see two or three moves ahead, and it was always in the genes for me, really.”

Toshack was a genuine footballing superstar in his playing days – having joined Liverpool in 1970 in a £100,000 deal from Cardiff City.

At Anfield, he would win nine trophies – including three First Division titles and a European Cup.

He then moved on to Swansea City as player-manager, leading the club to three promotions in four seasons.

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The feat of taking them from the Fourth Division to the First Division led former Liverpool manager Bill Shankly to call Toshack the “manager of the century”.

After leaving SA1, one of British football’s most varied managerial careers would follow.

During his managerial career, he took charge of some of Europe’s biggest clubs – including Sporting Lisbon, Real Sociedad, Real Madrid, Deportivo La Coruna, Besiktas and Saint-Etienne.

In Madrid, he lifted the La Liga title in 1990.

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He also had two stints as Wales manager. Once briefly on a part-time basis in 1994 and then again between 2004 and 2010 – helping bring through the likes of Gareth Bale, Aaron Ramsey and Joe Allen during that second stint.

The 77-year-old had suffered health difficulties in recent years after being rushed into intensive care in 2022 as he battled pneumonia from complications brought on by Covid.

Last year, he was honoured in a rare public appearance, being given the Diamond and Gold badge – the highest honour the La Liga club can bestow – by his former club Real Sociedad.

The touching moment unfolded before a match against another of his former clubs, Real Madrid.

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The Welshman received a standing ovation, with then Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso – who played under Toshack at Sociedad – paying tribute to Toshack.

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BBC star Finnian Garbutt moved to hospice for ‘last stage of life’ following cancer

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The actor has been battling cancer since the age of 25 and has sadly revealed he is now in palliative care

Actor Finnian Garbutt, known as the star of a BBC crime drama, has tragically revealed he’s been relocated to a hospice for the last stage of his life.

The young actor was first diagnosed with skin cancer four years ago at the age of 25. Now, in a sad update, Finnian, who stars in the BBC‘s Hope Street, announced the cancer has “progressed rapidly” throughout his body and has been moved to a hospice, reports Daily Star.

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The 28-year-old shared the update in a post on Instagram. In a snap from his hospital bed, Finnian wrote on Tuesday (March 24): “A day in bed supplied by @nihospice. Thank you that have supported me and my family. (sic) I will no longer be sharing my GoFundMe page, but it is still active in bio.”

Signing off, he added: “Love you all folks.”

The dad-of-one was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 25 after finding a lump behind his ear. He initially assumed it was an ingrown hair, before his barber told him the lump had grown “quite substantially”.

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He later learned the skin cancer was Stage 3 and had spread to his neck. Finnian later had 27 lymph nodes removed from his face and neck in a 12-hour surgery, but sadly, the cancer has metastasised throughout his body.

The BBC star announced he was entering the last stages of his life in a devastating update last month. He wrote on Instagram: “Hey all. Over the last month or so I’ve been having quite a bit of pain in my back and hip.

“My cancer team admitted me the other day for observations and to do a few scans. Unfortunately the scans have shown that the cancer has progressed rapidly in my body and I am now entering the last stages of life.

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“I’m putting this out there as it is really difficult to tell people individually and I hope now that it’s in the open I can enjoy the time with my amazing family and friends.

“Since being diagnosed four years ago I have achieved so many of my life goals – 30 episodes on a TV show, being the lead in a movie that should be out soon, buying my own house marrying my best friend and becoming a father to the most incredible baby girl who never fails to make me smile”

“Thank you to all that have reached out over the years and supported me and my family. If anyone wants to meet up for a pint, coffee or general bit of craic please reach out and we can try to make it work. Love as always, Finnian”

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Finnian also told Belfast Live of the shock of his cancer treatment. He said: “It was almost as if they accidentally had diagnosed me with cancer and were treating me by mistake. I was told I could die; my plastic surgeons had warned me about how ill I could be following surgery.”

“It kept being communicated to me that I was really sick, that I was one step away from being a terminal patient. I was just waiting to hear that I had tumours elsewhere throughout my body. I had already come to terms with the fact that I was going to die young. My defence mechanism was to expect the worst. I thought it was only going to be a matter of time.”

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Scarborough resident ‘lost faith in democracy’ over council plan

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​Residents and councillors in Scarborough have said they are “appalled” by North Yorkshire Council’s decision to push ahead with the purchase of Resolution House at the A64 as a new office and to move staff out of the town centre.

​Speaking at a public meeting on Tuesday, Cllr Michelle Donohue-Moncrieff (Independent) said information provided about the proposal had been “dangerously poor”, while Cllr Tom Seston (Reform) highlighted how elected councillors had been informed of the plan via social media and a press release.

​Addressing the United Scarborough Residents’ Action Group at the YMCA Theatre on Tuesday, March 24, Cllr Donohue-Moncrieff added: “I am so disgusted at that report, I’ve written to the external auditor. I find the behaviour of [senior] officers completely and utterly unacceptable.”

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​Last week, NYC bosses pushed through an ‘asset rationalisation’ plan that includes the purchase of Resolution House as part of a scheme that was presented as a way to avoid up to £19m of costs to upgrade “appalling working conditions” at the ageing coastal town hall site, and could see Malton’s Ryedale House office sold to make way for housing.

​​​Anglo American, which previously had staff based at Resolution House, began marketing the site for disposal earlier this year, with a guide price of £4.5 million, but officers said the agreed price would be “substantially lower”.

​Speaking at the public meeting on Tuesday evening, locals said it was “shameful” that they had not been consulted, while a “dutiful” Scarborough resident said: “This has shaken my faith in democracy.”

​She said: “In good faith, we voted for these people, and it’s completely eroded my trust in the way that things are managed in this authority.”

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​​The in-principle approval of the plan is subject to finalisation of a contract between Anglo American and NYC.

​However, a special overview and scrutiny committee meeting of North Yorkshire Council will be held on Thursday as councillors make a “last ditch” attempt to block the proposal.

​Cllr Rich Maw (Independent) told the meeting: “It’s our job to impress upon the members of the scrutiny committee on Thursday that the executive have not been given all the facts and figures for this.

​“We’ve seen this time and again in Scarborough, where councillors, through officers’ decisions, ended up buying things or knocking things down that haven’t worked.

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​“We can talk about Alpamare, we can talk about the Futurist, we can talk about hotels. All these things exist because these sorts of decisions weren’t scrutinised properly through pre-scrutiny, and unfortunately, it’s going to have to be at this last-ditch attempt.”

The deputy leader of North Yorkshire Council, Cllr Gareth Dadd (Conservative) has said that the business case for the proposal stacks up and that details will be revealed once a deal for the purchase of the office is completed.

​Cllr Dadd said at last week’s executive committee meeting that a decision had to be made quickly to secure a favourable deal.

​​He said: “We can’t allow our staff to work in the conditions that we’ve witnessed over the past six months.

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​​“The business case is robust and stacks up. I wish I could disclose everything in the business case, but that will become public when the deal is finalised.

​​“The purchase price is substantially lower than the £4.5 million price that’s been mentioned, and we have a duty to protect the taxpayer, and the £15 million to £19 million of repairs needed is not in the public interest.”

At the public residents’ meeting in Scarborough, locals and councillors also questioned the accuracy of the estimated cost of repairs needed at the town hall. ​

Members of the public have been invited to attend the call-in meeting of the Corporate and Partnerships Overview and Scrutiny Committee at County Hall in Northallerton on Thursday, March 26, at 10am.

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The family-run Cambridge bakery named among best in Britain where people queue up for treats

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A culinary guide has revealed the 50 best bakeries across Great Britain including one in Cambridge

Cambridge can lay claim to one of the best bakeries in Great Britain according to the Good Food Guide, in partnership with Square. The prestigious culinary guide revealed the 50 best bakeries across Britain on Tuesday (March 24).

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Kanto Café and Bakery in Cambridge has been listed among the best bakeries. Run by husband and wife duo, Seungmin Kang and Theresa Pascual, the bakery is inspired by their Filipino and Korean roots to create a welcoming space for customers.

The Good Food Guide said the list “celebrates the nation’s boundary-pushing artisans who are experimenting with regionally grown, locally milled heritage grains and who are introducing an increasingly broad range of global flavours to the Saturday morning pastry run”.

As well as making the 2026 list, the bakery also featured in the 2025 list. It can be found on the outskirts of the city, on Cherry Hinton Road.

What makes this spot extra special is that it is Cambridge’s only Filipino cafe. From savoury to sweet, the bakery has plenty of freshly baked goods for customers to try.

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What began as baking for their own family soon became a popular bakery where queues often form. The bakery’s website says that it is “more than a bakery, Kanto is our way of opening a corner of home to the community”.

On Google Reviews, where the eatery has a 4.8 star rating from more than 250 reviews, customers have shared their experiences.

One person said: “The best Filipino treats!! They also have great matcha and coffee, as well as seasonal drinks. I’ve tried most of the bakery items and they’ve all been incredible, but definitely try the ube cheesecake!”

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Another pleased customer commented: “Truly superb – no wonder there is often a queue outside the door.”

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Stand Up to Racism York to join The Together Alliance rally

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Stand Up to Racism York has organised a coach from the city to join a march being staged in London by The Together Alliance on Saturday, March 28.

The demonstration by The Together Alliance, which is a coalition of organisations, aims to be a celebration of unity and to show that human rights matter.

Julie Forgan, from UNISON and a member of Stand Up To Racism York, said: “The Far Right thrive on people’s anger and despair and aim to divide us.

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“The Together March is about sending a message of love and hope that can unite us. I am a public sector worker and have seen our services decimated by cuts but when the Far Right blame refugees and migrants for this crisis it focuses people’s anger the wrong way.

“Those in power have chosen austerity and to make working people pay for a crisis not of our making while creating more billionaires and making the rich richer. As a trade unionist I know that only by acting collectively can we change this but we can’t do this if we do not fight the racism that divides us.

“I urge everyone who wants to see change, and build towards a better world, to join us on this march. The majority of people are anti-racist – we want a huge demonstration to show this!”

Joe Grint, a spokesperson for Love Music Hate Racism York (LMHR), said that Love Music Hate Racism York would be holding a gig at the Basement in Coney Street the evening before the march, on Friday, March 27.

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“Their first gig last month sold out,” he said. “The group was set up to counter the rise of racism in the city by organising concerts to increase awareness of the resistance to those attitudes and to raise funds for Stand Up To Racism York. The artists featured on 27th March are popular local bands Strip, The Bricks, and Some Lions. Doors open at 7pm.”

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Greggs and easyJet team up to launch 5 new sausage roll dips

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The flavours are inspired by sun-soaked destinations and are part of a partnership between the airline and popular bakery brand Greggs.

The new lineup is part of a wider celebration for easyJet’s new base at Newcastle International Airport, and each dip is designed to pair with the bakery’s signature sausage rolls.

CEO for easyJet’s holidays business, Garry Wilson, said: “We’re thrilled to be launching a new base in Newcastle, driven by the strong demand for our flights and package holidays in the region.

“This is a major milestone for us, so partnering withGreggs, a true Geordie icon and one of the city’s most famous exports, felt like the perfect way to celebrate our arrival.

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“Offering sausage rolls onboard and out in the streets is our way of thanking the North East as we continue to make travel from their local airport easy and affordable.”

The 5 new Greggs sausage roll dips

Each of Greggs’ new sausage roll dips is inspired by one of easyJet’s international destinations.

The Italy-inspired ‘affogato’ features roasted coffee, cocoa and vanilla, while the French ‘tarte tatin’ combines caramelised apple, cinnamon and a touch of thyme.

For those who prefer bold, savoury flavours, there’s a Tunisian ‘harissa ketchup’ made from tomato, date and pomegranate.

Travellers can also sample Spanish ‘sangria’ featuring red wine, orange and cranberry, and a Turkish-style ‘saucy kebab’ with lemon, vinegar and smoky paprika.

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How to try Greggs’ new dips this week

The collaboration is part of the official launch of easyJet’s new base at Newcastle International Airport.

The airport will be home to three easyJet aircraft and supports around 1,200 jobs, including 140 direct roles for pilots and cabin crew.

This is easyJet’s 11th UK base overall, following last year’s launch at London Southend and in 2024 in Birmingham.

The Newcastle base will offer travellers more than 800,000 seats and more than 80 flights each week.

This marks an 85 per cent increase in capacity compared to the previous summer.

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Customers can now fly to 22 destinations across Europe and North Africa, including Antalya, Corfu, Dalaman, Enfidha, Faro, Lisbon, Malta, Prague, Reus, Rhodes, Rome, Sharm El Sheikh, Nice, and Tenerife.

Members of the public can sample the sauces in Newcastle city centre this week. (Image: Ben Queenborough/PinPep)

To celebrate, easyJet cabin crew have been offering a taste of their destinations at locations across Newcastle.

They’ve been spotted under the Tyne Bridge, outside St James’ Park, and beside the Angel of the North.

Holidaymakers flying from Newcastle International Airport with the airline were also treated to the bake and destination-inspired dipping sauces for free, to enjoy onboard all of easyJet’s international flights.

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But the celebration isn’t limited to the airport.


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Throughout the week, members of the public can also sample the sauces in Newcastle city centre, with cabin crew handing out sausage rolls and dips at Grey’s Monument, St James’ Park, and the Quayside.

Customer director at Greggs, Hannah Squirrell, said: “As a business born and bred in the North East, we’re excited to be partnering with easyJet to mark the launch of their new base in Newcastle.

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“This is a fantastic opportunity for the local community, and we can’t think of a better way to celebrate than with a Sausage Roll.”

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Adam Jones’ future confirmed amid major change and Welsh Six Nations star signs

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Here are the latest rugby headlines on Wednesday, March 25.

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Wales star signs new deal

Wales Six Nations star Alex Mann has committed his future to Cardiff and will stay in Welsh rugby after signing a new contract with the capital club.

Mann’s current deal was due to expire at the end of the season and news of his new contract is a big boost to the region amid a standout season for club and country.

The 24-year-old was the top tackler in the entire Six Nations and broke the tournament record for a single match with 33 against Ireland in Dublin.

Mann said: “I’m really happy to be able to extend my contract with Cardiff and I’m just looking forward to the future and what we can achieve as a group.

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“This is obviously my home club, I have been here since I was 16 years old and have a lot of mates here, so it means a lot and I remain really grateful to all of the coaches and staff who have believed in me over the years and given me the opportunity.

“This season has gone well for me and I just want to continue developing and giving my very best for the Blue & Black jersey.

“As a group, we still have plenty to play for in the months ahead so I am really eager to get back out there with the boys and give my all.

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“Representing such a famous club is a privilege, even more so at the Arms Park and I am excited for the future here. We are heading in the right direction and I am looking forward to playing my part.”

Mann, who came through the Cardiff Rugby pathway, captained Wales Under-20s in two consecutive seasons before stepping up to the senior game. He made his debut for the senior Cardiff team in 2021.

Head coach Corniel van Zyl said: “We are really pleased that Alex has decided to continue his journey at Cardiff, particularly on the back of such an impressive season so far, most recently with Wales in the Six Nations where he put in some big performances.

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“He has been brilliant for Cardiff during my time at the club. It is very clear that he really cares about the club, his teammates and the people we represent.

“On the pitch, he clearly has an all in mentality. He puts his body on the line, is very versatile and has an all-round game where he can make an impact on both sides of the ball.

“So he is a really important player for us both on and off the pitch and I’m looking forward to seeing him continue to develop at Cardiff.”

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Wales legend Jones set to stay at Quins

Wales legend Adam Jones is set to remain at Harlequins amid a massive coaching shake-up that has seen former Australia head coach Robbie Deans appointed as director of rugby next season.

The English club announced three major appointments on Tuesday, with Deans leading a new-look set-up, Jason Gilmore becoming head coach and Rob Hunter to join as forwards coach in July.

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It has been confirmed Hunter will work alongside scrum guru Jones next term. The Welshman has been a coach at Harlequins since 2018 and was drafted in to help coach Wales during last year’s Six Nations.

Quins have endured a difficult season, with the departure of head coach Danny Wilson for Wales last year seemingly having a de-stabilising effect.

Harlequins chief executive Laurie Dalrymple said: “In Rob, we are recruiting a coach with exceptional experience, and he is a proven winner. The titles won at Exeter speak for themselves. We believe he is going to help maximise the ability and robustness of our pack and give us the platform to play the style of rugby synonymous with Harlequins.

“He has also previously been involved in the England pathway, so he has a real eye for talent. Rob will work closely with Matt Ferguson and Adam Jones to develop the promising young forwards coming through our player pathway.”

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WRU make second interim appointment

The Welsh Rugby union has announced Steve Salvin has been appointed as Wales Women’s interim forwards coach for the 2026 Six Nations campaign.

Salvin has been seconded from his role as Exeter Chiefs Women’s head coach to take up his position with Wales. It follows the interim appointment of former Wales international Ashley Beck as attack coach

Salvin was part of the coaching team that guided Exeter Chiefs to back-to-back PWR finals in 2022 and 2023. He will join a new Wales Women’s coaching team, alongside Tyrone Holmes, defence coach, and Beck, interim attack coach.

Salvin said: “The opportunity to work at international level with Wales and in the Women’s Six Nations was too good to turn down.

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“Sean (Lynn) is a coach I have coached against in the PWR and all the coaches respect what he built at Gloucester-Hartpury and the success he had building a successful high-performance team.

“His teams are always built on a real work ethic, grit and determination and his ability to bring players together and forge an identity has always been key.

Lynn added: “Steve is a coach I know well and respect from my time in the PWR and his experience of the women’s game with the Chiefs is three to see.

“His forward pack have always been resilient, well-organised and a well-drilled outfit, and they make sides work hard throughout a game.”

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Girlguiding tells transgender girls they must leave by September

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The organisation said the time until September 6 allowed affected members and their families to plan, prepare, access support and decide when they felt ready to leave

Transgender girls have been told they must leave Girlguiding by September 6, following the organisation’s announcement in December, 2025, that membership would be restricted to cis girls and young women.

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Described by Girlguiding at the time as a “difficult decision”, the move came almost eight months after the Supreme Court ruling in April, 2025, which determined that the words “woman” and “sex” in the Equality Act 2010 referred to biological women and biological sex.

Girlguiding stated that, following the ruling, it had carried out “detailed considerations, expert legal advice and input from senior members, young members”, its council and board of trustees. For the biggest stories in Wales first sign up to our daily newsletter here

The organisation confirmed that trans girls who were currently members might remain so until September 6.

It also stated that any trans girl or trans woman presently volunteering in a role designated for women only would need to move by this date to a position open to both males and females.

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In a statement, Girlguiding explained the period between now and September 6 “allows affected members and their families time to plan, prepare, access support, and decide when – between now and September – they feel ready to leave”, reports the Mirror.

Membership of the organisation spans ages four to 18, with approximately 300,000 members currently across the Rainbows, Brownies, Guides and Rangers groups within Girlguiding, alongside around 80,000 volunteers.

The organisation has previously indicated it does not gather gender identity data on its members and consequently cannot provide figures for how many individuals might be impacted by the policy change.

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Star of 92% rated series explains why it’s what ‘the world needs right now’

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The star explains just why more people need to be watching the show’s second season

One of the stars of a highly rated series that has returned for a second season has explained exactly why everyone should watch.

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A cast member of Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat believes that the show’s return is what ‘ the world needs right now’. While the debut season was a cult hit, they hope even more people tune in for the follow up.

The original series of Jury Duty was a unique mix of reality series, sitcom and mockumentary when it made its debut back in 2023. It saw a fake court trial set up with almost everybody taking part being an actor. Even the case was fictional.

However, there was one person who thought everything was real – Ronald. Everything that happened, inside and outside the courtroom, was planned and scripted.

Meanwhile, the new season captures a corporate offsite event at a family-owned hot sauce company from the perspective of Anthony, a recently hired temporary worker. What he doesn’t realise is the entire experience is staged.

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Every colleague around him is performing a role and each moment whether in conference rooms or during downtime has been meticulously orchestrated. As the founder prepares to step down, the getaway transforms into a clash between big corporate ambitions and small business values, with control of the company hanging in the balance.

As it stands the series, which is streaming on Prime Video, boasts a 92% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. In an exclusive chat, Alex Bonifer, who plays the role of Dougie Jr, the CEO’s son hoping to take over the company, told us exactly why everyone should be watching.

He said: “I would just say it’s a show that the the world needs right now. There’s a lot going on in our world, in our show I think is Is is fun and funny and uplifting.

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“And there’s a lot of heart. So if you want a good uplift, if you want a good break from everything that’s going on in our society, check out Jury Duty Presents Company Retreat.”

He also added that the new hero of the piece is another reason to tune in as his actions leading up to the show’s finale, set to stream on April 3, will give the audience hope in their own lives.

Alex added: “Every single person can learn from Anthony Norman and what he does [in the finale]. I felt so – and I will for the rest of my life – so honoured to be there at the end. Witnessing what he did, without giving anything away.

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“He didn’t stand anything to gain, if anything, he had a lot to lose and he did what was right for a group of individuals that he had fallen in love with and we him, you know. So I think just like acting out of like, just pure kindness and pure love, is something that I hope people take away.

“That is a choice that people can make. It is a choice to act for the benefit of others and not always, for the benefit of yourself. That’s what I hope is a one of, if not, the biggest type of way.”

Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat is streaming on Prime video

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