Channel 5 viewers saw three young people fully immerse themselves in a completely different lifestyle from their own.

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Emotions were at an all-time high during the first episode of Channel 5’s new series Trading Places.

The programme follows a different set of young people each week, being whisked away from their familiar surroundings and thrown into entirely new lives.

On Sunday night (May 10), fans saw brand-loving shopaholics Saffron, Umar, and Bridie ditch their luxurious lives to step back in time to a 1960s-inspired off-grid life in Cornwall.

However, things took a turn for Saffron when things got a bit too much for her after discovering where she’d be spending her week.

Once she arrived at their lodgings with her suitcase, the 26-year-old was overcome with emotion and began crying.

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She commented, “I can’t do this, I don’t like any of it. I don’t want to do this anymore. No, I really don’t want to do this anymore. It’s too much, I can’t.”

As one of the farm residents, Babu, sat down to calm Saffron down, she explained that the whole place was ‘too much’ for her to handle. She added: “The bees, the walking, the climbing. I’m not used to quiet at all.”

While Babu offered some kind words of encouragement, Saffron decided to stay and give life on the farm a go. During the programme, viewers got to learn more about Saffron’s life and career.

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Speaking to the camera in her home, she shared, “I am a sugar baby. A sugar baby is basically a companion. When I have a long-term sugar daddy, then the items per month would be a few Chanel handbags or a few Christian Louboutins.

“The men that I’ve dated, they’ve always looked after me, I’m just a 24/7 princess, so I don’t know what life is without that.”

Saffron told the group at the farm that nothing intimate happens between them, but it’s much more conversational-based.

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Despite a rocky start, Channel 5 viewers saw a change of heart in Saffron as she got stuck into helping the farm produce fresh organic apple juice to sell at a farmers’ market.

Although there were a few tears from the 26-year-old later on in the show, when she spoke about her bullying ordeal when she was younger, it seemed as though it was a positive experience overall for her.

As the episode came to an end, she said: “The biggest challenge of this week has been the whole bl***y week! I know that everyone thought I was going to leave day one, myself included, but no, I stayed the week! I’m not proud of myself this week, no.

“I’m going to be real, I think there’s a lot more I could’ve tried, but there was so much emotion that kept coming over me every time in every single activity, I was finding bits of myself that I’d hidden for so long.”

Trading Places is available to watch on Channel 5.

A dedicated building was constructed for the murderer’s execution

Cambridgeshire is known for its deep history, the world renowned university city of Cambridge, and for being a vibrant, cultural hub. However, only real insiders will know that the county also has a dark history characterised by devastating fires, epidemics and infamous crimes.

One of these resulted in the first person to be executed in Cambridge and here is why.

In 1897, Walter Horsford was a wealthy farmer at Spaldwick, Huntingdon – a village which lies around 6 miles west of Huntingdon. He was in an intimate relationship with Annie Holmes, his cousin, a widow with three children.

In October 1897, he married another cousin, Bessie Mash, and Annie, consequently left Spaldwick and lodged in an inn in St Neots. This forms part of the horrendous tale that was yet to unfold.

Shortly after this marriage, Annie wrote him a letter telling him she was pregnant with his child. Horsford was terrified his new wife would find out about the pregnancy, and this is where the story becomes chilling.

Horsford went to his local pharmacy and picked up some rat poison and sent it to Annie in a postal packet. A handwritten note that came as part of the package read: “One dose. Take as told.”

A blank label was also written by Horsford, stating: “Take in a little water, it is quite harmless”.

In January, 1898, Annie took the potion and around an hour later, after having gone to bed, her daughter heard screaming and found her mother in anguish. Annie had sadly died within a few minutes of the doctor arriving.

At an inquest the following day, Horsford stated he had not written to Annie nor seen her since she left. Following a search and investigations, on January 10, Horsford was arrested for perjury at the inquest, and later that day further arrested for murder.

The trial took place on June 2, 1898 where it was stated that the impression of handwriting on the packages could be traced to Horsford’s blotter at home. He had purchased the poisoning from a local chemist in December 1897, claiming he was overrun with rats, and signed the register with his name.

The jury did not retire but returned a guilty verdict for Annie’s death immediately after the judge’s summing up.

Horsford was also suspected of three other murders including his former fiancée Fanny James, who died in 1890 after claiming she had become pregnant, and receiving a letter from Horsford. However, the inquest at the time recorded a verdict of death through eating a hearty meal.

The second was reportedly a girl from Peterborough who died after receiving a letter from him and the third case involved a man with the surname James who was a relative of Fanny James.

Horsford supplied the usual beer to a group of men after working a day threshing wheat. He took James aside and gave him an ‘extra quart’. It was found that James had died later that night. The inquest verdict reportedly recorded death from sunstroke.

Horsford was sentenced to death and held at Cambridge prison for the murder of Annie Holmes. Construction of a specially made building began for his execution and he was hanged on June 28.

Trading Places aired on Channel 5 this weekend with dramatic scenes, as luxury-loving sugar baby Saffron broke down in tears.

Channel 5’s brand new series Trading Places got off to a dramatic start, with emotions running high from the very first episode.

The show takes a fresh group of young people each week, plucking them from their comfort zones and dropping them headfirst into a completely different way of life.

On Sunday night (May 10), viewers watched as self-confessed shopaholics Saffron, Umar, and Bridie swapped their lavish lifestyles for a 1960s-inspired, off-grid existence in Cornwall.

Things quickly became overwhelming for Saffron, however, when the reality of her new surroundings hit home upon arrival.

The moment she stepped into their accommodation with her suitcase in tow, the 26-year-old broke down in tears, reports Wales Online.

She commented: “I can’t do this, I don’t like any of it. I don’t want to do this anymore. No, I really don’t want to do this anymore. It’s too much, I can’t.”

Farm resident Babu stepped in to comfort a distressed Saffron, who struggled to articulate just how overwhelming she found the whole experience. She added: “The bees, the walking, the climbing. I’m not used to quiet at all.”

With some gentle encouragement from Babu, Saffron ultimately decided to stick it out and embrace farm life. Throughout the episode, viewers also gained a fascinating insight into her life back home.

Speaking candidly to the camera, she revealed: “I am a sugar baby. A sugar baby is basically a companion. When I have a long-term sugar daddy, then the items per month would be a few Chanel handbags or a few Christian Louboutins.

“The men that I’ve dated, they’ve always looked after me, I’m just a 24/7 princess, so I don’t know what life is without that.”

Saffron explained to the group at the farm that their relationships remain platonic, focusing primarily on conversation rather than anything physical.

After a difficult beginning, Channel 5 audiences witnessed a transformation in Saffron as she threw herself into producing fresh organic apple juice for sale at a farmers’ market.

The 26 year old became emotional later in the programme when discussing the bullying she endured in her younger years, though the experience appeared largely beneficial for her overall.

Reflecting as the episode concluded, she admitted: “The biggest challenge of this week has been the whole bl***y week! I know that everyone thought I was going to leave day one, myself included, but no, I stayed the week! I’m not proud of myself this week, no.”

She continued candidly: “I’m going to be real, I think there’s a lot more I could’ve tried, but there was so much emotion that kept coming over me every time in every single activity, I was finding bits of myself that I’d hidden for so long.”

Trading Places is available to watch on Channel 5.

Skills England chair Phil Smith told MPs that around 300,000 young people are not on benefits, with DWP working to address youth unemployment and skills gaps

Senior DWP officials have drawn attention to a substantial issue where many thousands of individuals are not receiving any payments whatsoever. The comments came as departmental leaders appeared before MPs to discuss their work in tackling the problem.

High-ranking figures from Skills England outlined their initiatives to boost employment levels during a session with the Work and Pensions Committee. Skills England is a newly established Government body formally launched in June 2025, created to bring together programmes that improve people’s capabilities, create additional employment opportunities and thereby drive economic expansion.

The organisation initially sat within the Department for Education but was transferred to the DWP in September 2025.

One question put to the panel related to their strategies for getting young people into work, with the figure for young people not in education, employment or training nearing one million. The committee asked: “What issues in the skills system might be contributing to that, and what is your body doing to address that?”

Phil Smith, chair of Skills England, recognised this is a “complex” challenge to address, but pointed out that this group isn’t simply composed of jobless individuals claiming benefits. He said: “Around 300,000 people, I understand, are not even on benefits. That is 300,000 people who are not sitting and sponging off the state, as people like to say – they are actually not on benefits.

“They are just not anywhere. That is really bad.” Failing to claim benefits to which you are entitled could result in a significant loss of income, reports the Mirror.

Are you entitled to more DWP payments?

Anyone aged 18 or over is eligible to apply for this means-tested benefit. Those aged 16 or 17 may also qualify under certain circumstances, such as having a health condition or disability, or providing care for someone in receipt of a health or disability-related benefit.

Through the benefit, households can receive one standard allowance, which pays £338.58 a month for single claimants aged under 25, or £528.34 for a couple where both are under 25.

The standard amount rises for those aged 25 and over, paying £528.34 a month for single claimants and £666.97 for couples where both are aged 25 or over.

Mr Smith outlined the steps his organisation is taking to address youth unemployment. He said: “We have announced a series of foundation apprenticeships and so on, so capabilities are there. However, by far that is not job done.

“We must make the system relevant for people where they are at that time – how they get pathways and on to these things.” The DWP also recently provided an update on its plans to increase funding for its Youth Guarantee and the Growth and Skills Levy.

DWP grant funding

This initiative promises to provide assistance to one million young people, generating 500,000 opportunities for training and work. DWP minister Andrew Western told Parliament: “The Government is taking action to support employers to recruit and train young people, helping to unlock up to 200,000 more employment opportunities.

“This includes a new £3,000 Youth Jobs Grant for employers who hire 18 to 24-year-olds who have been on Universal Credit for over six months, a new £2,000 apprenticeship incentive for small and medium-sized employers hiring 16 to 24-year-old, and the Jobs Guarantee scheme, providing long-term unemployed 18 to 24-year-olds with a fully funded six month job.”

Celia Imrie’s infamous Celebrity Traitors moment became the surprise talking point of Sunday’s TV Baftas, with the incident being mentioned by host Greg Davies, comedian Alan Carr and even a bemused Seth Rogen.

The mega-hit BBC show was up for three awards at the annual bash, but as Inbetweeners star Davies lightheartedly noted, Imrie’s hilarious moment, when she broke wind during one of the challenges, was not up for an award.

“I was a little surprised there’s one thing that wasn’t nominated for TV moment of the year,” the comic joked. “And Celia, you can relax. I’m not talking about you. Relax. I mean, I say relax, but not too much obviously.” The cameras then cut to Imrie, who was cracking up in the crowd.

The moment Davies had wanted to see recognition for was Mark “The Beast” Labbett’s appearance on Celebs Go Dating.

“The man tried to drink a candle, you understand?” Davies said. “Why aren’t we celebrating that?”

Imrie later appeared on stage to present an award alongside her Traitors co-star Nick Mohammed, making her own joke about flatulence.

“Just before The Celebrity Traitors was aired, I received a present in the shape of a brown paper parcel,” she said. “Inside was a lovely red satin box tied up with a velvet ribbon. It was the shape of a can and it had a turquoise label and black writing.

“I didn’t understand the relevance, then I looked again and it was a tin of baked beans.”

Imrie’s fart also got a mention later in the ceremony, as Seth Rogen won the international prize for his satirical comedy The Studio.

Addressing the star, the baffled US actor said: “I assume this woman in the green dress is a very skilled and talented woman… all I know is that she farted on a reality show.”

“I’m interested in your other work now,” Rogen added, as the audience howled with laughter. “What else have you done?”

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Celebrity Traitors winner Carr also spoke about what is fast becoming the most famous fart on TV, as he accepted his award for Most Memorable Moment, aka winning the reality show.

Imrie managed to outlast most of her fellow Traitors contestants in the inaugural celebrity series, before being brutally murdered by the two remaining Traitors – Cat Burns and Carr – in the penultimate episode.

It was in the third episode that Imrie really cemented her national treasure status, though, by stealing the show when she farted during the tense build-up to one of the challenges.

“What just happened?” presenter Winkleman said. “I just farted, Claudia. It’s nerves, but I always own up,” Imrie replied, sparking belly laughs from her fellow players. “I always own up too,” added a delighted Winkleman.

The Celebrity Traitors won two accolades at Sunday’s ceremony: best reality and most memorable TV moment for Carr’s shock win.

It had been business as normal for the Police Scotland officers before the evening took a chilling turn.

Cops on a call-out to a disturbance in Rutherglen were left spooked to the core when they witnessed paranormal activity taking place inside the property they were paged to.

It had been a normal shift for the Police Scotland officers before the evening took a chilling turn on August 8, 2016. After being called to the aid of a mother and son, they witnessed clothes flying from across a room and lights flickering on and off.

And when the lights went back on, the cops reported seeing lampshades hanging upside down and oven doors opening and closing. Even a chihuahua dog which had been playing in the garden at the time was then discovered sitting on top of a seven-foot hedge.

The family who lived at the property had called the police in a panic. They endured two days of the bizarre occurrences before moving out of the property in South Lanarkshire.

At the time, the Daily Record told how the hair-raising ordeal had been discussed at high levels within the police force, with senior officers perplexed over how to handle the incidents.

A source told the Record at the time: “These were incidents that were witnessed by our own officers. Incidents that are not easily explained. One problem we’ve got is where we go from here as no crime has been established, so what else can we do but deal with any reports of disturbances.

“But officers with more than 20 years’ service are saying they’ve never seen anything like this. It really is something that down-to-earth police officers are having trouble getting their heads round. How do you handle what, despite us liking to use the word, has been described as a poltergeist.”

The family at the centre of the drama are devoutly Catholic and police did seek assistance from the church. A priest was sent to the property on Stonelaw Road and performed what has been described as a ‘blessing’ for the house.

The occupant of the home, a woman, alongside her teenager, called in cops after they began experiencing the disturbing incidents. They were described as being extremely distressed as they had been experiencing violent and unexplained circumstances.

In absolute desperation, they contacted police.

The source continued: “The officers attended expecting it to be a mental health issue but they witnessed the lights going off, clothes flying across the room and the dog sitting on top of the hedge. The officers called their superiors who also attended thinking the cops were perhaps being a bit silly but it’s being taken very seriously.

“The fact it was witnessed by our officers has lent itself to a very different but active inquiry.”

No-one was harmed, though the family were given safety advice by baffled officers and chose to leave the house. It is understood they moved in with relatives.

The source said: “The main concern is with the family’s welfare and well-being but with no crime committed and no culprit we are at a loss how to proceed with it. Inquiries are ongoing but it’s difficult to know where to go with it.”

It’s understood officers went on to look into the family’s background before working with doctors and social services to provide support. It’s also thought they investigated the history of the property,to see if there been any reports of similar occurrences from previous residents.

Our source said all options were being considered by way of explaining the goings-on: “Is it some form of hoax, or is it real or not real? These are the questions being asked by officers but without coming to any conclusion.

A statement from Police Scotland read at the time: “On 8 and 9 August police attended a house in Rutherglen to reports of a disturbance. No evidence of criminality was found and advice and guidance was given to the family.”

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The BAFTA TV Awards brought the drama and the tears tonight, as Mary Berry and Martin Lewis were handed huge honours and Adolescence won big

The BAFTA TV Awards brought the tears tonight – as Mary Berry and Martin Lewis were handed huge honours.

It was a great night for Adolescence, who picked up a record four prizes, whilst Celebrity Traitors also won two accolades, including the public-voted P&O Cruises Memorable Moment Award.

Mary Berry was honoured with the BAFTA Fellowship whilst MoneySavingExpert Martin picked up the BAFTA Special Award. In emotional speeches, both paid tribute to those they had lost.

Stephen Graham won Leading Actor for his part in Adolescence. Stephen, who has been nominated before but only won this year, said: “I might take my time, I’ve been nominated eight times and this is the first time I’ve won… Nice one BAFTA, this is lovely.”

Mary Berry emotional

Dame Mary Berry was emotional as she accepted her Bafta fellowship at the annual television awards tonight. The 91-year-old TV cook and former Great British Bake Off judge was awarded for her exceptional contribution to television.

Dame Mary praised the BBC as her “home of many years”, after being presented with the prize by former Bake Off presenters Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins during the ceremony at the Royal Festival Hall.

The beloved TV chef, from Somerset, joked that Mel and Sue had “led me astray from day one”. At the end of her heartfelt speech, she praised those she’d worked with.

“I so admire producers, directors and creatives who I have worked with over the years. Essential qualities in life are kindness, patience and respect, which I have received all along the way. I’ve been doing this for over 50 years, and I’m still learning. So what’s next for me, at the age of 91? I have just started my own YouTube channel. We shall see,” she said.

She finished her speech by offering thanks to her three children, including her son who died in a car accident in 1989 at the age of 19. In a heartbreaking nod to her late son, she said: “William is in heaven, but I thank him.”

Martin Lewis’ loss

Martin Lewis has reflected on his childhood as a “broken, scared boy” who “barely left the house” as he picked up a Bafta special award for his work in the TV industry.

The Money Saving Expert gave an emotional speech after being presented with the prize by Richard Osman, where he reflected on the tragic death of his mum when he was just 11-years-old.

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Explaining he wrote the speech on Thursday, 42 years after his mother’s sudden death days before his 12th birthday, he said: “For six years, barring school, I barely left the house. Now I’m picking up a Bafta.

“For all those of you out there struggling with your own demons, know this: life can be transformed, it can get better. If you had told that broken, scared boy that I’d proudly be a campaigning journalist, his jaw would have dropped. So I dedicate this to consumer journalism, where I found my fire.”

Winner calls out BBC

The executive producer behind Gaza: Doctors Under Attack has asked the BBC during his acceptance speech if the broadcaster will exclude the documentary’s win from its coverage of the Bafta TV Awards.

The BBC had commissioned and then shelved the one-off documentary due to impartiality concerns. It was later aired by Channel 4.

Executive producer Ben De Pear used his speech to criticise the BBC. Thanking the journalists who made the film, he then asked: “Finally, just a question for the BBC: given you dropped our film, will you drop us from the Bafta screening later tonight?”

The BBC later showed that part of the speech during a speedy sequence of a string of awards being handed out.

In Memoriam missing star

BAFTA fans were left fuming tonight as Catherine O’Hara was missed from the In Memoriam segment.

When Seth Rogen and the team behind The Studio – which Catherine was in before her sad death – collected their Best International award, he paid tribute to the legendary actress: “She meant so much to all of us, I assume her work was as important to you all over here as it was to us so this is for Catherine.”

However, she was missed from the tributes. One fan wrote: “@BAFTA massive error – missing Catherine O’Hara,” as another penned: “Did I miss the tribute to Catherine O’Hara in that segment? #BAFTAs.” A third shared: “Catherine O’Hara not featured on the celebs who have passed away segment?”

A fourth shared: “Where was the legend Catherine O’Hara in the tributes? They always do this. Miss someone out. #BAFTA.”

Traitors drama

It was a great night for the Celebrity Traitors this evening, who picked up two prizes. The show won Best Reality Programme and Alan Carr also won the only public-voted award for Best TV Moment.

In a hilarious moment on stage, Alan celebrated the Reality win by hoisting the BAFTA award above his head before Paloma Faith – his real-life best friend who he ‘murdered’ first on the show – jokingly pretended to push him off stage.

In the winners’ room, host Claudia Winkleman explained social media is “so important” in bringing together the millions of fans of The Traitors and its celebrity spin-off version.

Asked about the importance of social media in the show’s success, she said: “I think it’s so important because, not just social media, but the people who watch – and they seemingly watch together as families – is my favourite thing of all. It feels like it’s a real communal moment. We’re incredibly grateful for everyone who gets involved.”

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Colm Rooney had been employed as a Tesco delivery driver for four and a half years

A delivery van driver has been given a suspended sentence for careless driving, causing the death of an 83-year-old man in a supermarket car park.

Colm Rooney (54), who had been employed as a Tesco delivery driver for four and a half years, pleaded guilty to one count of driving a vehicle without due care and attention, thereby causing the death of Thomas Leeson, at R oselawn Shopping Centre, Blanchardstown, Dublin, on December 7, 2024. It is a sentence that carries a maximum prison term of two years.

Dublin Circuit Criminal Court heard that Rooney, of Stapolin Lawns, Baldoyle, Dublin, was driving the delivery van at 12km per hour when the accident occurred. Dashcam footage of the incident was played to the court, which showed Mr Leeson being hit by the van at chest height and falling backwards on to the concrete, striking his head.

Sergeant Colm Fox told Kate Egan BL, prosecuting, that Mr Leeson was conscious at the scene and was transferred to hospital where he passed away two weeks later from his injuries. Mr Leeson suffered from broken ribs, a fractured skull and a bleed to the brain.

A full, detailed collision report was carried out, which established the speed at which the van was travelling and that Rooney’s reaction time was slightly below average. He was breathalysed and drug tested at the scene, and the results were negative for all substances.

A victim impact statement, which was prepared by Mr Leeson’s daughter, Yvonne Kidd, was read to the court by the prosecuting counsel, which said: “Our dad was knocked down in our local supermarket. He went to collect a prescription and never came home.”

The statement outlined that Mr Leeson was a “devoted” father, grandfather and great-grandfather. They said his absence is missed every day, in the big and little moments, and that no sentence will ever bring him back.

The statement said that Mr Leeson had been a truck driver for over 40 years and would have been the first to recognise the pressure that delivery drivers are under.

It concluded: “Our dad deserved to live out his life, and we deserved more time with him.”

Passing sentence yesterday, Judge Elma Sheahan began by extending her sincere condolences to the Leeson family on their enormous loss. She noted the family’s dignity throughout the court process.

Judge Sheahan said the aggravating factors in this case were the seriousness of the offending and the impact that this loss has had on Mr Leeson’s family. She set a headline sentence of 12 months.

The judge said she must have regard to the significant mitigation before the court in the form of Rooney’s early guilty plea, his good character with no previous convictions and contributions to his community. She took into account the character references handed into the court and that Rooney has shown genuine remorse and co operated throughout.

Judge Sheahan said she must consider the law and the evidence before her. She also highlighted the words from Ms Kidd’s victim impact statement, which said that “no sentence will bring back our father.” She sentenced Rooney to nine months in prison, which she suspended in full for nine months, and disqualified him from driving for two years.

Sgt Fox agreed with Vincent Henegahan, SC, defending, that from the moment gardai arrived at the scene and up until today, his client has been fully co-operative. He also agreed that there was no “outrageous” driving carried out by Rooney.

The garda agreed with counsel that this was a case of a “momentary lapse in concentration”.

Mr Heneghan said his client would like to express his remorse to Mr Leeson’s family. “That expression doesn’t just come today; it comes from the very first day he met the gardai and all the way through this case. He is truly remorseful.”

Counsel said this was a crime of recklessness of the most significant kind in that it resulted in death, and also the most benign in how long it lasted, less than two seconds.

He said Rooney has worked all his life and had been employed as a driver by Tesco for four and a half years. He no longer works as a driver but is still employed by the supermarket, which he described as significant because it shows that his employers trust him.

Mr Heneghan described Rooney as a single man who lives a quiet life and has a big love for music. He said that a tragedy has happened, that his client takes full responsibility for this, and he asked the court to be as lenient as possible.

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