A mum has accused her family of getting her daughter’s common name wrong on purpose as a ‘passive-aggressive’ move to make her change the spelling – but it won’t work

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Selecting a baby name isn’t always straightforward. While some parents find choosing a name effortless, others can spend months deliberating over the perfect moniker for their little one. Even those confident in their choice can begin to waver once they share the news – particularly if relatives or friends express reservations.

Typically, any negative comments about your selected baby name tend to fade once the child arrives, as most people wouldn’t dream of criticising a baby directly. However, one mum on social media has discovered that certain family members appear to be deliberately getting her daughter’s name wrong.

The mum explained she gave her three-month-old daughter a popular name, yet finds herself repeatedly correcting her family when they pronounce it aloud or write it in text messages, despite numerous corrections.

In a post on Reddit, she disclosed she named her baby girl Norah, and while she acknowledges the more conventional spelling omits the ‘H’ at the end, she doesn’t believe the name is particularly difficult to get right.

She wrote: “My family cannot get my baby’s name right. Is the name that difficult, or are they just crazy?

“My three-month-old daughter is named Norah. Certain family members cannot get it right. Even my own dad (among others) will only spell it Nora, even after correcting him. What’s even more frustrating is that my grandma keeps calling her Noah, and even commented that ‘Noah is a boy’s name’. Well, a) I know girls named Noah, and b) her name isn’t Noah!”

The mother is convinced her relatives must be misspelling the name deliberately, given how many times they’ve been put right. She’s baffled as to how a single letter could be so “confusing”, and is now questioning whether her choice of name was more “out-there” than she initially believed.

She went on to say: “I feel like the H has just confused everybody, but it seems so normal to my husband and to me. [American singer] Norah Jones uses the H. Feels no different to me than Sara vs Sarah or Hanna vs Hannah.

“I know Nora is quite popular and a more common spelling, but is Norah honestly that out-there?”

Those commenting on the post were equally puzzled by the behaviour of the mum’s family, with many stating that even if they had never previously encountered the name “Norah”, they would naturally pronounce it identically to “Nora” without the “H”.

One person said: “While the spelling Nora comes to my mind first, I still would pronounce Norah the same way and would know the name.” Another added: “This is a them issue. Norah is a perfect name and spelling. And three months is beyond long enough to learn a two-syllable pronunciation, even if it was new to them.”

A third wrote: “Norah is the spelling I’ve seen more. But both Nora and Norah are common spellings. It really shouldn’t be breaking their brain so much.”

Other commenters questioned whether the mother’s family were being “passive-aggressive” about the name choice. While the mum said she hoped that wasn’t the case, she couldn’t entirely dismiss the possibility.

She added in the comments: “I hope it’s not a passive-aggressive thing, but it’s not out of the question. I think the ‘Nora’ spelling is more like a lack of care or attention to detail. I understand correcting someone once or twice, but after three months, it’s more frustrating.”

These two restaurants in Cambridgeshire are serving some of the best curries in the UK

Two restaurants in Cambridgeshire have been named among the best in the UK for a curry. The list of the UK’s Top 100 Curry Restaurants have been announced by the Asian Catering Federation and two popular restaurants were mentioned out of hundreds of spots.

The list was voted for by the public and recommended by the Asian Catering Federation’s expert panel with the aim of helping “spice lovers discover outstanding curry houses in their local area”. There are nearly 10,000 Indian restaurants in the UK so making it to the top 100 is not an easy task.

Chairman of the Asian Catering Federation Yawar Khan, said: “The Asian food industry strives to create the very best experience for its customers, and everyone listed in this guide is there because they have worked tirelessly to earn their place.

“Year-on-year the Asian catering industry is challenged by global shortages, online delivery platforms charging exorbitant fees, and now, the new immigration rules that will make it extremely difficult for new overseas applicants to obtain a skilled worker visa in the UK. However, despite all this, we still continue to thrive, innovate, and dedicate all our energy to creating the very best cuisine. Congratulations to everyone who is included this year in our Guide.”

If you are looking for somewhere to go for an incredible curry, you might want to test out these two spots in Cambridgeshire which made it into the top 100.

Lalbagh

Location: 49 Alms Hill, Bourn, Cambridge, CB23 2SH

Lalbagh is no stranger to awards having won things like the restaurant of the year in the East of England at the English Curry Awards and Best Asian Restaurant at the Asian Curry Awards. The restaurant’s menu features a huge range of starters, curries, and the chef’s own signature dishes.

If you’re struggling to decide what to try, you might want to opt for the seven course taster menu so you can enjoy a few different dishes. Lalbagh is also available for takeaways so you can enjoy the high quality food without having to leave the comfort of your home.

Navadhanya

Location: 70 Newmarket Rd, Cambridge CB5 8DZ

Navadhanya is a very popular food spot in the city of Cambridge that believes “food should not only please the palate but also the eyes” and uses traditional methods of cooking and presentation. The restaurant has regularly featured in the Michelin Guide.

The restaurant has an a la carte menu as well as a seven course tasting menu that can be made to be either vegan or vegetarian to suit all tastes. The a la carte menu features lots of different small plates that have been “inspired by the street food markets of India” as well as curries.

A purpose-built extra care scheme is also proposed as part of a package worth more than £20m for the development on the edge of the village of Eggborough, south of Selby.

North Yorkshire Council’s strategic planning committee has been recommended to approve plans for the development when it meets next week

The scheme would include up to 1,500 homes, extra care housing, a local centre with shops and services, open space and new walking and cycling routes.

A contribution of around £6.5m would be made for the council to build a new primary school with at least 420 places, with a further £1.7m being used to improve primary care services.

A contribution of more than £1m would go to the new Selby Special School.

A total of 365 objections were submitted during consultation, with residents raising concerns about the scale of development, pressure on infrastructure, traffic congestion, flooding, loss of farmland and the impact on the rural character of the village.

Objectors also warned the development could reduce the separation between Eggborough and Kellington and place further strain on roads, schools and healthcare services.

Eggborough masterplan.

However, planning officers concluded the proposal should be approved because of the council’s inability to demonstrate a five-year housing land supply in the former Selby district area.

In their report, officers acknowledged the development conflicts with existing countryside protection policies because the site lies outside current development limits.

But they said national planning rules requiring councils to significantly boost housing supply outweighed those concerns.

The report states the site is considered a “sustainable location” due to its position next to a designated service village and because the scheme would deliver housing, affordable homes, a school and community facilities.

The plans also include highway improvements such as a new roundabout on Weeland Road, pedestrian and cycle links, new crossings, bus stop upgrades and changes to speed limits.

Planning officers accepted the development would result in the permanent loss of more than 50 hectares of best and most versatile agricultural land and would have a significant impact on the landscape.

However, they concluded that the economic, social and housing benefits of the development outweighed the harm identified.

The application is due to be decided by councillors on Tuesday.

Speaking to Belfast Live from London, Councillor Clarke said that ” the colour and patriotism on display makes you very proud to be British.”

A Northern Irish councillor has attended Tommy Robinson’s Unite the Kingdom rally, dressed head to toe in Union flags.

Cllr David Clarke, who works as a teacher, was co-opted onto Mid and East Antrim Borough Council for the DUP in 2023, before quitting the party and subsequently joining the TUV. He told Belfast Live that attending the rally had been an “encouraging experience”.

At least seven people, including Polish MEP Dominik Tarczynski and anti-Islam influencer Valentina Gomez, were blocked from entering the UK to attend the rally.

Newry-born anti-immigration ‘influencer’, Andy Malone, who now lives in Dubai, had been expected to speak at the rally, but earlier this week he informed his followers that he had to cancel his flights after being told he would be arrested upon arrival.

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Speaking to Belfast Live from London, Cllr Clarke said: “I am delighted to be in the capital of the United Kingdom today in a personal capacity. It has been a very encouraging experience so far to stand and engage with fellow British citizens from across the British Isles.

“The atmosphere is electric in London today. The colour and patriotism on display make you very proud to be British. It is, however, a stark reminder that whilst Northern Ireland has not been forgotten by our fellow countrymen and women, it has been let down by successive Governments who have pandered to the demands of the EU before part of its own country.

“To that end, our government must take a stand immediately for this entire nation by ending the partitioning of it by removing the imposition of a foreign EU border, along with all the foreign EU Laws imposed on us that we don’t make and can’t change.

“I’m also looking forward to hearing a true UK unionist and loyal friend of Ulster, Northern Ireland, Ben Habib speaking at this event later on today.”

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Supporters stormed the pitch at Parkhead on Saturday afternoon moments after Celtic secured the 3-1 win at home to Hearts.

Celtic fans stormed the pitch at Celtic Park following the club’s Scottish Premiership victory.

Supporters stormed the pitch at Parkhead on Saturday afternoon moments after Celtic secured the 3-1 win at home to Hearts. Footage shows fans jumping over barriers to join players during celebrations.

Hearts players were escorted down the tunnel to safety. It comes after Celtic striker Callum Osmand scored the third goal in the 90th minute to seal the victory.

Derek McInnes’ Jambos – having been top all the way since late September – arrived at a partisan Celtic Park knowing they only needed a draw to claim the top-flight title for the first time since 1960. But the Edinburgh club’s stunning bid for glory, which made headlines worldwide, ended in the cruellest fashion as Celtic eked out a 3-1 victory over their title rivals through late goals by Daizen Maeda and substitute Osmand.

Police Scotland has now confirmed several roads in the Trongate area of Glasgow will now be closed in anticipation of celebrations by Celtic supporters. The Gallowgate is closed between Watson Street and High Street.

London Road is closed between Glasgow Cross and James Morrison Street. High Street and Saltmarket remain open.

People are asked to avoid the Trongate area where possible.

A statement from Police Scotland reads: “We have a comprehensive policing place in place which is focused on ensuring public safety and minimising disruption to the public. Anyone planning to visit Glasgow City Centre today should be aware it will be much busier than normal, with increased use of public transport.

“Please plan your travel in advance and thank you for your patience.”

A Glasgow City Council spokesperson said: “Glasgow is football daft – and we’re lucky to have two of the biggest and most successful sides in the men’s game here in the city. We want supporters to be able to celebrate success; but ask fans – including those visiting the city – to please avoid disruptive and unsafe mass gatherings at Merchant City / Trongate and other public places.

“Whoever you support, whatever the result – enjoy Saturday’s title decider, but please respect the city and your fellow Glaswegians.”

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Police were called to Kenwood Avenue shortly before 11pm following reports of a suspected firearms discharge.

The victim, a man in his 40s, suffered injuries believed to have been caused by a firearm.

His injuries are not believed to be life-changing or life-threatening, Greater Manchester Police said.

Detectives believe the shots were fired while the man was outside a property.

The offender then ran off in the direction of Manchester Road, according to officers.

No arrests had been made as of Saturday morning and a scene remained in place while enquiries continued.

Detective Chief Inspector Sarah Bell, of GMP’s Wigan and Leigh district, said: “We are investigating a firearms discharge that occurred overnight, and I want to reassure the community in the local area that this appears to be an isolated incident.

“I understand that incidents of this nature can cause concern among residents and since it occurred, we have taken all steps necessary to keep our investigation moving at pace.

“We have increased our presence in the area also with officers out on patrol. They are there for your safety but please speak to them if you have any concerns at all or information that might help with our investigation.”

Police said this type of offending “does not belong on our streets” and appealed for anyone with information to come forward.

Officers are particularly keen to speak to anyone with dashcam, CCTV or doorbell footage from the surrounding area.

Anyone with information can contact GMP on 101 quoting log 3830 of 15/05/2026 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

John Rowe, of Nantwich Close, Hemlington, Middlesbrough, ran an online retail site, Sethcodoorstore, which was described as successful and delivered hundreds of orders.

But after the “catastrophic” failure of a third-party company Rowe was involved with wiped out his working capital, he could not fulfil orders which continued to be placed with the business as he had no funds to pay suppliers.

However, he failed to advise customers of the circumstances he was in, triggering more than 30 separate complaints with trading standards from people who paid for items which were not fulfilled and then sought refunds.

Judge Nathan Adams, sitting at Teesside Crown Court, handed Rowe, who previously admitted a charge of carrying on a business or company with intent to defraud creditors between May 1, 2022 and October 31, 2023, an eight month jail sentence, suspended for 18 months.

He said that had the matter gone to trial and Rowe had been convicted, he could have faced an immediate 12 month jail sentence, but he was able to take into account his early guilty plea and previous good character.

Prosecutor Josh Normanton said 44-year-old Rowe had made “false excuses” and “promises and promises and promises”.

He said an aggravated feature was a failure to respond to warnings from trading standards who had told him to cease his conduct.

Mr Normanton said: “The defendant appears to have given the impression to trading standards that everything was in order and he was sorting things out, when the evidence suggested a different position.”

Rowe’s legal representative Sarah Lish said that of 34 customers who complained they had lost money, he had refunded 27 in full to date and had made every effort to pay creditors who were out of pocket.

The advocate solicitor said Rowe fully accepted he made false representations to customers about the whereabouts of products that had been ordered and refunds that were asked for.

She said the company – registered in 2017 – remained active with Rowe as a director, but it was his intention to shut it down once any remaining individuals had been paid.

He was also now in paid employment elsewhere.

Ms Lish said: “This wasn’t someone who just took people’s money and spent it on himself and didn’t provide any service whatsoever.

“He was attempting to operate the business and keep his head above water,  and there had been a vast number of orders made and completed.”

Ms Lish said when he was contacted by trading standards he “buried his head in the sand [as] everything was becoming quite unmanageable”, adding: “Mr Rowe can’t apologise enough for his fall from grace.

“He had a very successful business and was doing excellent trading.”

Sentencing the defendant, Judge Adams said he lied to a number of customers about the progress of orders and the possibility of refunds, keeping the money for the business to be applied in other ways.

He said among the complainants, 22 customers had paid £16,000, which was not returned to them at the time, and there was a “large number of victims” with the activity conducted over a sustained period.

Judge Adams said he concurred with a Probation Service assessment which said Rowe was at low risk of re-offending and the suspended sentence was the best course of action moving forward.

He also ordered him to undertake 140 hours of unpaid work in the community.

Meanwhile, a further court hearing later this year was scheduled as part of confiscation proceedings which could seize remaining assets from Rowe.

Celtic dashed Hearts’ Scottish Premiership dreams as Daizen Maeda’s late VAR-assisted winner helped the hosts secure a 3-1 victory in the title decider at Celtic Park

Celtic crushed Hearts’ Scottish Premiership aspirations in stunning circumstances as Daizen Maeda’s controversial late strike, confirmed by VAR, sealed a decisive 3-1 triumph in the championship showdown.

The Edinburgh side looked set to end the four-decade dominance of the Old Firm until Maeda found the net in the 87th minute.

His joy appeared short-lived as the assistant referee’s flag was raised for offside – however, a swift VAR check revealed the Japanese attacker was level, igniting euphoric scenes among the Celtic Park faithful.

Hearts committed bodies forward for a set-piece deep into eight additional minutes, but Celtic countered and 20-year-old replacement Callum Osmand finished into an unguarded goal to rubber-stamp their fifth consecutive championship.

Lawrence Shankland had nodded the visitors ahead in the 43rd minute, before Arne Engels equalised from the spot in first-half injury time.

Meanwhile, on the final matchday for the top-six clubs, 10-man Motherwell guaranteed European qualification with a 1-0 triumph at Easter Road courtesy of Lukas Fadinger’s 35th-minute effort.

Hibernian failed to find a response despite Elliot Watt’s dismissal, and their continental ambitions now depend on Celtic claiming the Scottish Cup.

Youssef Chermiti bagged a treble as third-placed Rangers concluded their season with a 5-2 victory at Falkirk, halting their four-match losing run.

More to follow. . .

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A cordon is in place at the Lidl in Seaward Way, Minehead after a man in his 30s suddenly died – police have now launched an investigation

Police have launched an investigation after a man died suddenly outside a Lidl supermarket in Somerset.

A cordon is in place at the Lidl in Seaward Way, Minehead after paramedics gave emergency treatment to a man in his 30s.

The South Western Ambulance Service called Avon and Somerset Police to the scene shortly before 5am today. Despite the efforts of the emergency services, the man was pronounced dead at the scene.

Avon and Somerset Police say his death is being treated as unexplained but not suspicious. The man has been formally identified and his next of kin have been informed.

A spokesperson for the force said there will be a heightened police presence in the area throughout the day while further enquiries are carried out, Somerset Live reports.

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Avon and Somerset Police said: “A scene is in place in Seaward Way, in Minehead, this morning (Saturday 16 May).

“We were called just before 5am by the ambulance service who were administering treatment to a man in his thirties. Sadly, despite their efforts, he was pronounced dead at the scene. His death is currently being treated as unexplained but not suspicious.

“Formal identification has taken place and his next of kin has been informed. Our thoughts are with them during this incredibly difficult time and they are being offered support.

“Members of the public can expect to see a heightened police presence throughout the day while enquiries are carried out.

“If you were in the area and witnessed anything, please call us on 101 and quote reference 5226134077.”

The arrest came shortly after law enforcement agencies released details of 12 fugitives believed to be living in Spain under false identities or within expatriate communities.

Simon Dutton, aged 49 and from Bolton, was arrested in La Nucía near Benidorm on Thursday, May 14.

He had been named as one of the most wanted fugitives linked to Spain, with authorities warning the public that the individuals “are not the people you want in your neighbourhood”.

The National Crime Agency (NCA) said the operation is part of a wider, long-running effort to trace suspects believed to be evading justice overseas.

Rob Jones, NCA Director General of Operations, said: “Fugitives rarely stop offending while on the run.

Simon Dutton, a wanted criminal thought to be hiding in Spain who is named in the latest list under Operation Captura. (Image: NCA/PA Wire)

“They continue to harm communities in both Spain and the UK, and attempt to stay under the radar by blending into large British ex-pat populations.

“These are not people you want in your neighbourhood.”

He added that suspects “will generally integrate themselves into these communities” and use them to avoid detection while continuing to offend.

The agency said some fugitives use false identities and, in some cases, change their appearance in an attempt to avoid being recognised.

Authorities believe many continue criminal activity while on the run, including drug trafficking, fraud and money laundering across borders.

Dutton had previously been sentenced for organising large-scale cocaine importations into the UK and money laundering offences.

He was also wanted over alleged false passport offences and breaching a Serious Crime Prevention Order.

he 12 most wanted criminals thought to be hiding in Spain who are named in the latest list under Operation Captura. (Image: NCA)

One interception linked to the investigation was valued at around £1.5 million, according to the National Crime Agency.

The wider appeal forms part of Operation Captura, which has been running for 20 years and has led to numerous arrests of suspects believed to be in Spain.

Officials say that since the campaign began, 11 public appeals have resulted in 98 arrests out of the 111 fugitives identified.

In the past year alone, 56 suspects have been extradited back to the UK from Spain as part of ongoing cooperation between police forces.

Members of the public are being urged not to approach suspects but to report any information anonymously to Crimestoppers.