TRY Talking was set up in 2024 by Jon Hurst, aiming to break the stigma around men speaking about their mental wellbeing.
The group has grown in the time since, going from four members to over 30 regular members each week, playing games of tag rugby and gaining a chance to relax and have a laugh.
Now, TRY Talking will be playing a match in aid of Bolton Manbassadors against charity rugby team Fat Monkey.
Jon, aged 46, said: “The lads have been keen, because it has been going for a while now, so we decided to set up a game to raise awareness of what we are doing.
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A rugby group will be holding a match for charity (Image: TRY Talking)
“Lots of them support the idea of what we are doing to promote mental health, and are keen to get us out there and show off our skills.
“We have lots of lads who had never touched a rugby ball when they came down, one lad had never done so but now is one of the first picks for the Westhoughton Lions Masters team.”
The match will take place at the Westhoughton Lions’ ground on Cunningham Road in Westhoughton from 6pm on April 10.
There will be fundraising in the club, including bingo, with food and drink being available.
Jon added: “The success of it has been the belief from the lads that what we are doing is a good thing, and needed in the community.
“We found at the beginning that it was tough to get going, men’s mental health is a tough subject for people and lots weren’t sure whether they would have to come down and talk about their problems.
“But then I didn’t push the mental health side of it, instead focusing on the camaraderie, a chance for a social session and somewhere to have a laugh and relax.
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“Then organically, the lads on the Whatsapp group ended up supporting each other and talking about their issues.”
He added a thank you to Bluegyp Ceilings and Partitions for their financial support with TRY Talking.
Jeremy Clarkson has spoken out on rumours he’ll move away from his Oxfordshire farm to Wales, after his former Top Gear co-star Richard Hammond relocated to Abergavenny
Kathryn Ingate Deputy Editor of Trendswatch
10:27, 28 Mar 2026
Richard Hammond’s move to a six-bedroom Georgian manor house in Abergavenny, Wales, has reportedly left some locals “agitated” amid fears that his former Grand Tour co-presenter Jeremy Clarkson could follow him there, potentially leaving his celebrated farm behind.
Jeremy is currently based in Oxfordshire, where he runs Diddly Squat Farm in Chadlington and The Farmer’s Dog pub in Asthall. However, the Abergavenny Chronicle has reported that some Welsh residents are concerned that once the farming celebrity “gets wind of just how lovely Abergavenny and its wider environs are” from Richard, he might be tempted to snap up a property in the area.
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A spokesperson for Not In Our Backyard (NOB) commented: “Apart from the occasional sighting in the frozen aisle at the local supermarket, Mr Hammond has kept a very low profile.
“Unfortunately, the same cannot be said of Mr Clarkson. Since he has set up camp at Diddly Squat Farm, Chipping Norton has turned into an absolute circus.”
Nevertheless, the Clarkson’s Farm host has moved to quash the rumours in his latest newspaper column, taking a characteristically sharp swipe at his former Top Gear co-star’s well-documented accident-prone reputation in the process.
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Writing in The Sun, Jeremy said: “Residents in the pretty Welsh town of Abergavenny said this week that after Richard Hammond bought a house in the area, they were ‘fearful’ that I’d do the same thing.
“Well relax, boyos, because why would I want to live near Richard Hammond?
“The roads are dangerous enough as it is without having to worry about him coming round the corner, on fire and on his roof.”
The dig references Richard enduring multiple severe car accidents while filming for both Top Gear and The Grand Tour, which he appeared in alongside Jeremy and James May, including a life-threatening crash while driving a Vampire Dragster in 2006.
Though the threesome mutually chose to conclude their profitable TV partnership, which lasted 22 years, back in 2024, they remain friends and champion each other’s individual ventures.
Richard recently spoke about their present relationship, telling the Oxford Mail: “We still talk. We always used to be asked that a lot, but we were together so much filming that the only way to spend more time together would have been to marry one another, really.
“We had time to go home, unpack, catch up, remember where you lived, and we were all together again, so we never got into the habit of massively socialising together.
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“We do as we’ll meet up at parties and events and always shall, obviously, as you don’t spend nearly 25 years working with people and not become friends.”
The match will commemorate the 1976 FA Cup final, where the Saints pulled off a massive shock thanks to an 83rd-minute strike from Bobby Stokes.
That remains Southampton’s only FA Cup final success to date, though they did finish as runners-up to Arsenal in 2003.
Meanwhile, Matt Le Tissier, arguably the most loyal one-club man, is to be player-manager of Southampton legends.
Here is everything you need to know about the match…
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Date, kick-off time and venue
Southampton Legends vs Manchester United Legends is scheduled for a 3pm GMT kick-off today, Saturday, March 28, 2026.
The match will take place at St Mary’s Stadium.
Where to watch Southampton Legends vs Manchester United Legends
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TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on MUTV. Coverage starts at 2pm GMT.
Live stream: MUTV subscribers can watch the game online via the MUTV app. A subscription costs £29.99 for the year.
Southampton Legends vs Manchester United Legends team news
As mentioned above, Le Tissier will undertake a player-manager role for Southampton and has, so far, been joined by former greats such as Andrew Surman, Jose Fonte and Rickie Lambert.
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Man Utd, meanwhile, have called up some star-studded names such as Dimitar Berbatov, Louis Saha, Antonio Valencia and Ronny Johnse, who started in the 1999 Champions League final win over Bayern Munich.
Dimitar Berbatov is set to roll back the years for Manchester United Legends once again
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Southampton Legends squad (confirmed so far): Matt Le Tissier, Jos Hooiveld, Jose Fonte, Rickie Lambert, Lee Barnard, Victor Wanyama, Andrew Surman.
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Manchester United Legends squad (confirmed so far): Dimitar Berbatov, Louis Saha, Ronny Johnsen, Wes Brown, Danny Simpson, Antonio Valencia, Raimond van der Gouw.
The Formula One circus descends on Suzuka this weekend as the early stages of the 2026 campaign continue.
Mercedes have so far dominated the start of a controversial new era for the sport that has heralded so many significant changes, with George Russell and Kimi Antonelli converting their pole positions into race wins in Australia and China respectively.
Early championship leader Russell was then fastest in FP1 on Friday, but Oscar Piastri then finished ahead of the Silver Arrows duo in FP2 to give hope of a challenge in Suzuka and a McLaren renaissance after a very difficult start to their constructors’ title defence and Lando Norris’ bid for back-to-back drivers’ triumphs.
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But it was the teenager Antonelli who took top spot in qualifying, pipping his team-mate to pole position by nearly three-tenths of a second.
Max Verstappen’s early-season struggles have continued so far in Japan, with the four-time world champion only 10th-fastest in practice on Friday having also clashed with a British journalist during a tense media session on Thursday.
When is the Japanese Grand Prix?
The 2026 Japanese Grand Prix takes place on Sunday, March 29 at the Suzuka Circuit in Suzuka, Japan.
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Japanese Grand Prix start time
The race is due to begin at 6am GMT in the UK, which is 3pm local time.
Japanese Grand Prix schedule
The first two practice sessions for the Japanese Grand Prix took place on Friday, with FP3 following in the small hours of Saturday morning.
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Qualifying took place on Saturday morning, with the race itself at 6am GMT on Sunday.
Japanese Grand Prix starting grid
1. Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes)
2. George Russell (Mercedes)
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3. Oscar Piastri (McLaren)
4. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)
5. Lando Norris (McLaren)
6. Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari)
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8. Isack Hadjar (Red Bull)
9. Gabriel Bortoleto (Audi)
10. Arvid Lindblad (Racing Bulls)
11. Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
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13. Nico Hulkenberg (Audi)
14. Liam Lawson (Racing Bulls)
15. Franco Colapinto (Alpine)
16. Carlos Sainz (Williams)
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17. Alex Albon (Williams)
19. Sergio Perez (Cadillac)
20. Valterri Bottas (Cadillac)
21. Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin)
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22. Lance Stroll (Aston Martin)
How to watch Japanese Grand Prix
TV channel: Every session from the Japanese Grand Prix is available to watch live in the UK on Sky Sports’ dedicated F1 channel, with coverage of Grand Prix Sunday from 5am GMT on Sunday morning.
Live stream: Sky Sports subscribers can also watch every session from Suzuka live online via the Sky Go app.
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Free highlights: Channel 4 will show free-to-air highlights of the race from 1pm GMT on Sunday afternoon.
Japanese Grand Prix weather forecast
It will be warm and sunny across the race weekend in Suzuka, where some cloud is forecast for Sunday. There should be no rain, with a highest temperature of around 21 degrees on race day.
There are few things better than a cold slice of pizza for breakfast. But as delicious as scarfing down cold pizza is, there’s also a risk of food poisoning if you aren’t careful.
Food poisoning is caused by eating food that has become contaminated with pathogenic bacteria, fungi or viruses. Although most people know that food poisoning can be caused by poorly cooked foods or risky food preparation habits, improperly stored leftovers are also a key cause. It’s therefore extremely important you take care when storing leftovers to avoid harming your health.
Here’s my advice as a microbiologist for staying safe when eating your favourite cold leftovers.
Leftover pizza
You can get food poisoning from cooked pizza in a number of ways. Whether that’s because some of the ingredients are raw, undercooked or spoiled, or if the pizza has touched a surface with germs on it (including being handled by someone who hasn’t washed their hands).
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Surprisingly, the dried herbs and spices that people often sprinkle on their pizzas (such as basil, pepper and oregano) can also be susceptible to microbial contamination. This contamination can occur during the harvesting and production phases, or due to improper storage by consumers. Some of the foodborne pathogens that can potentially survive on dried herbs include bacteria that can cause food poisoning, including Salmonella, Bacillus cereus and Clostridium perfringens.
Even if these dried herbs have been sterilised by the heat of a freshly baked pizza, if left at room temperature for too long after cooking these or any of the other pizza toppings, can provide the perfect snack for potentially harmful germs.
So if you’re a cold pizza lover, the best way to reduce your risk of food poisoning is to ensure any leftovers are refrigerated within two hours of being delivered or cooked. This should mean the pizza is safe to have cold for breakfast.
Once in the fridge, the leftover pizza needs to be stored covered (to avoid contamination from airborne germs) and eaten within two days. Note that putting leftover food in the fridge only slows bacterial growth, which is why leftovers should be eaten within two days maximum.
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If the pizza is left at room temperature for more than a few hours, germs will grow quickly. This can make the pizza unsafe to eat the next day – no matter how tasty it might still look or smell.
Leftover chicken
Cooked chicken is highly perishable once cooled. Its high water and nutrient content and low acidity favours the growth of food poisoning bacteria, especially if it isn’t stored correctly after cooking.
It’s also important you only save chicken for leftovers if it has been cooked properly. If there’s any trace of blood in the cooked chicken’s juices, do not eat it – and certainly don’t save it for later.
This is because raw chicken may be contaminated with the food poisoning germs Campylobacter, Salmonella or Clostridium perfringens, so thoroughly cooking your chicken is essential.
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If even a tiny amount of the chicken under-cooked, food poisoning germs still present within the tissues can start growing even when the meat is stored in the fridge. These germs may not be detectable by smell or sight.
Leftovers should be covered and placed in the fridge within a couple of hours of cooking. TatianaKim/ Shutterstock
To stay safe, once you’ve removed your cooked chicken from the oven or rotisserie packaging, any that you aren’t planning to immediately eat should be covered and refrigerated as soon as possible after cooling. Ideally, it should spend no more than two hours at room temperature.
Cooked chicken can be stored for up to three days in the fridge. But again, if you notice blood in any part of the chicken, you absolutely should not eat it – whether cold or reheated – as this indicates it has been under-cooked and may be contaminated with germs.
Leftover rice dishes
Leftover rice dishes of any kind – whether that’s fried rice, burritos or risotto – have a major food poisoning risk. This is because uncooked rice can contain spores of Bacillus cereus, a common food poisoning bacteria that prefers starchy foods.
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Although Bacillus cells are killed by the heat of cooking, their spores are heat resistant and can survive. If a cooked rice dish is then left at room temperature for more than two hours, the Bacillus spores have time to develop into bacteria and multiply. These spores are also able to release toxins into the cooked rice, which can potentially cause severe vomiting and diarrhoea lasting up to 24 hours.
If cooked rice needs to be saved, it should be covered once cooked, cooled quickly, then refrigerated for no more than 24 hours.
Cooked rice can be eaten cold, but only if has been cooled quickly after cooking and stored as quickly as possible in the fridge. It’s also best to consume cold cooked rice within 24 hours as B cereus spores can germinate during longer storage periods.
Left over canned foods
To safely store canned leftovers, it’s essential they’re covered and refrigerated to avoid contamination from airborne germs.
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It’s considered safe to store the food in the original can as this has been sterilised in processing. But for flavour reasons, you might want to transfer it to a covered plastic or glass container.
Highly acidic foods, such as canned tomatoes, can be stored refrigerated for five to seven days. Low acidity canned foods, such as meat, fish, fruit, vegetables and pasta, can only be stored for up to three days. Acidic foods last longer because the acid inhibits the growth of food poisoning bacteria.
Leftovers can be safe to eat cold. Just make sure you refrigerate them as quickly as possible after cooking and consume within a day or two.
Three has always tended to be at the cheaper end of the scale among the major phone networks, and the customers we surveyed seem to be in agreement. Three’s value satisfaction score of 78 per cent is better than O2, Vodafone and EE, although it’s a distance behind our award-winning virtual networks: Tesco Mobile, Lebara and Giffgaff.
At the time of writing, Three was offering a cut-price deal which made its 60GB per month plan as cheap as its 1GB plan, albeit the 60GB deal is for two years instead of one, with annual price increases included.
The £25 per month unlimited data deal is also at the cheaper end of the scale, especially compared to its major network rivals. The 5G Home Broadband deals start from £23 per month for unlimited data, too, which isnicely competitive.
Three also offers data-only SIMs, which you can use in laptops or tablets that don’t need to make phone calls or send texts, starting from only £9 per month.
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Speed
Score: 3.5/5
The speeds on offer from Three are largely fine, with almost three-quarters of the customers we surveyed saying they were satisfied with the network’s performance.
A paucity of 5G coverage might be holding it back. Regulator Ofcom’s latest report pegs Three’s outdoor 5G coverage at between 39 per cent and 71 per cent of premises, which is a wide margin that’s poorer than that of EE (86-89 per cent) and O2 (70-76 per cent).
Reliability
Score: 4/5
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Three customers are largely satisfied with the network’s reliability, with 83 per cent giving it the thumbs up. Data coverage was the weak spot here, with only 64 per cent satisfied. That probably reflects what we noted above about the lack of 5G coverage, although the merger with Vodafone should help rectify that.
Customer service
Score: 3.5/5
Three’s customer service was the best rated of all the major networks, according to the customers we surveyed. Just over three-quarters (76 per cent) are happy with the ease with which they can get through to support, and 74 per cent are happy with the quality of the support.
Roaming
Score: 3/5
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Roaming isn’t a given on all of Three’s plans. The cheapest ‘Lite’ plans don’t include roaming, for example, and you must pay £2 a day to unlock your allowances in Europe, and up to £7 a day in other destinations. If roaming is important to you, then it’s probably best to look at the more expensive ‘Value’ and ‘Complete’ plans.
This approach probably explains why only 57 per cent of Three customers in our survey said they were satisfied with the roaming value they’re receiving.
A travel expert has warned tourists about several activities that could land them in trouble with police on Benidorm beaches, sharing it’s not worth it because your wallet will be lighter
Danielle Kate Wroe Senior Social News Reporter
09:03, 28 Mar 2026
If you’re planning a trip to Benidorm this year for some sun-soaked relaxation, there are several important things to bear in mind – or risk a hefty fine. To avoid leaving the resort significantly out of pocket, you’d be wise to heed Frank the Stagman’s cautionary advice.
He revealed that vendors flogging cocktails on the beach have been slapped with fines, and purchasing from these sellers could land you in hot water, too. They may look fun, cute, and get you a little bit tipsy, but he urged people to take his advice seriously. Frank warned these cocktails are “illegal” and you risk being “fined very heavily” for consuming them.
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“Another thing that I’ve noticed the police fining people for is smoking, vaping, and drinking on the beach,” he disclosed.
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He explained that bringing drinks onto Benidorm’s beaches means “you’re banging trouble with the police here,” particularly if they’re sourced from illicit vendors.
“And you’ve got it in a cup, it’s not like you can pretend you’re not drinking,” he added, suggesting that getting caught will almost certainly result in a penalty.
“Smoking and vaping are the same, doesn’t matter if it’s smoke, vape, makes no difference,” Frank cautioned.
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Frank emphasised it’s crucial to understand “the police have been enforcing it”. He noted: “Whether they’re gonna keep on top of it the way they have been already, which seems to be quite hectic down here, is another thing.”
In the comments section, people expressed bewilderment and sought clarification about the offences attracting fines. One bewildered commenter wrote: “Read every comment and still don’t know if you can be fined for a non alcoholic drink.”
Frank responded confirming you can, describing it as “unbelievable”.
A holidaymaker currently in Benidorm shared: “Haven’t seen any police at all on the beach in the old town, also didn’t know the people selling the cocktails were illegal, good job I never wanted one.”
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Another visitor vented their frustration: “Best to go somewhere else people getting mugged people getting fined and pickpockets I don’t know why people go there.”
An exasperated traveller warned: “My advice is don’t go to Benidorm because you can’t enjoy yourself on the beach, stay away.”
One person questioned: “Why have the police not stopped the illegal sale of cocktails on the beach?” A TikTok user explained: “They are stopping it by fining people for buying it. This is how the sale of contraband cigarettes was stopped in Italy.”
Lighting up on the beach could result in a fine of up to €2,000, while consuming alcohol on the sand carries a penalty of €754.
The village has been dubbed as a ‘picturesque’ place to visit
Just over the border in the Suffolk countryside, is an “untouched” village filled with Tudor houses. The beautiful village of Lavenham, features over 300 Tudor homes that are still very well preserved today.
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The Express recently described it as a “picturesque” village that has “hardly changed in the hundreds of years”. On the Love Lavenham website, it said it’s like taking a “step back in time” when paying a visit to the village.
It boasts a strong Tudor history, as it was one of the wealthiest areas during the Tudor era. Many of its buildings are listed, while someof the biggest are owned by the National Trust. Lavenham’s wealth was built its role at the centre of the English wool trade between the 14th and 16th centuries. It was renowned for its luxurious blue broadcloth, known as Lavenham Blues.
In one street in Lavenham, there is a 15th century house known as the Crooked House. While the house may be unusual in its structure, it inspired the nursery rhyme ‘There Was A Crooked Man’. Painted in vibrant orange, the building is now owned by husbands Alex and Oli, who offer guided tours through the unique building.
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The village was also used as a filming location during a Harry Potter film. Lavenham portrayed Godric’s Hollow in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part One. It featured in a scene where Harry’s parents’ graves were. The scene shows Harry and Hermione visiting the village on Christmas eve.
De Vere House also featured in the film as the exterior of the Potters’ ruined home, although it was altered for the film using computer-generated imagery. The Guildhall was also used for a derelict house in the background. Despite these film appearances, the Hollywood actors sadly did not come to Lavenham, and were instead superimposed into the shots later.
Today, the village is a popular place to visit for its beautiful shops, as well as cute cafes and restaurants. Lavenham is also surrounded by extensive countryside and ancient woodlands, providing plenty of options for a leisurely stroll along the trails and railway walks.
Thousands of people are expected to gather in central London on Saturday for a mass demonstration against the far-right.
Scotland Yard confirmed a significant police presence will be deployed across Westminster, anticipating the convergence of two major marches.
One procession, organised by the Together Alliance, will feature speeches and musical performances. It has the backing of figures such as comedian Sir Lenny Henry and singer Paloma Faith, though neither is expected to attend.
This march will commence from Park Lane at 1pm, concluding on Whitehall. Concurrently, a separate music event is scheduled for Trafalgar Square, featuring artists including former Little Mix member Leigh-Anne Pinnock.
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A separate march organised by the Palestine Coalition will form up at the southern end of Exhibition Road from midday, marching towards Hyde Park Corner where the demonstrators will turn onto Piccadilly, joining the route of the Together Alliance before the groups form up for a rally on Whitehall.
Mr Polanski is set to make a speech at the rally (James Manning/PA)
Officers have imposed public order conditions banning the joint rally from continuing after 5pm.
A video message from London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan will be played to those gathered at the Whitehall stage and the leader of the Green party Zack Polanski is expected to make a speech.
Mr Polanski is expected to say: “Our plan is simple … never back down in the face of hate – when they attack migrants, when they spew hate about our trans siblings, when they blame Muslims for our country’s ills.”
Deputy Assistant Commissioner Jon Savell, who is in charge of the policing operation this weekend, said: “This is going to be a busy weekend for our officers but we have detailed plans in place to ensure all groups protesting this weekend can do so lawfully and without causing serious disruption to other Londoners, businesses or visitors.”
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Mr Savell said he was aware there had been some concerns raised about the proximity of the Palestine Coalition form-up point to a synagogue just under a mile away.
Officers have imposed public order conditions banning the joint rally from continuing after 5pm (AP foto/Kin Cheung)
“We know that in the past, concerns about being caught up among protesters have led some Jewish Londoners to avoid going to synagogues on days when protests have been taking place in central London,” he said.
“This is hugely regrettable and we have taken steps this weekend that we hope will provide reassurance to anyone with similar concerns.
“The conditions in place require participants to only form up south of the junction with Prince Consort Gardens which is half a mile away from the synagogue. In addition, we will have officers deployed in the vicinity who will ensure anyone arriving is directed to the appropriate location.”
He added: “I am mindful that it is less than a week since the appalling arson attack in Golders Green which will only have compounded already heightened fears in the Jewish community.
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“We take these fears seriously and have carefully considered them in our planning, balancing them as we are required to do against the rights of others to lawful protest.”
As well as the mass demonstration, a number of protests against the Iranian regime – both static assemblies and marches – are due to take place in the Westminster area on both Saturday and Sunday, the Metropolitan Police said.
In September, a Unite The Kingdom rally in central London was attended by more than 100,000 people while about 5,000 were involved in an anti-racism counter-demonstration.
The main rally was organised by right-wing activist Tommy Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, and resulted in several incidents of violent disorder, which left more than 20 police officers injured.
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It was condemned at the time by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, who said it had left people feeling “more scared than they were before”.
The Houthis, whose involvement on Saturday risks broadening and prolonging a war that has entered its fifth week, warned their operations would continue until the “aggression” on all fronts ended. Israel said it had intercepted a missile from Yemen.
Experts have warned the rebel group may attempt to block the Bab al-Mandab Strait south of Yemen, further disrupting shipping lanes around the Red Sea.
The escalation comes after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s latest update on the war suggested the conflict would last “weeks, not months” and Iran had indicated a willingness to talk about “certain things”.
Rubio raised concerns that Iran could operate the strait using a tolling system if their control over the waterway persisted.
He also said that he believed the US could achieve its goals in Iran without ground troops, despite reports from theDonald Trump is considering sending another 10,000 troops to the Middle East.
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In Photos: In Pictures: Israel hits Beirut’s southern suburbs
Smoke rises after a reported Israeli airstrike, amid escalating hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, as the US-Israeli conflict with Iran continues, in the southern suburbs of Beirut (REUTERS)
The moon illuminates the sky above Beirut’s southern suburbs, amid escalating hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, as the US-Israeli conflict with Iran continues, in Lebanon (REUTERS)
Smoke and fog after reported Israeli airstrikes, amid escalating hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, as the US-Israeli conflict with Iran continues, in the southern suburbs of Beirut (REUTERS)
Vishwam Sankaran28 March 2026 10:15
Tehran threatens to retaliate with ‘decisive and crushing’ response if infrastructure targeted
Iran’s president Masoud Pezeshkian has threatened to deliver a “decisive and crushing response” if Tehran’s key infrastructure and economic centres are targeted by the US and Israel.
“We have repeatedly stated that Iran does not carry out preemptive attacks, but in response to attacks on infrastructure and economic centers, we will deliver a decisive and crushing response to the aggressor enemy,” Pezeshkian wrote on X on Saturday.
“To the countries of the region, I say: if you seek development and security, do not allow our common enemies to orchestrate the war from your territories.”
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Maira Butt28 March 2026 10:02
Who are the Houthi rebels? And why experts are worried their involvement will be worse for shipping chaos
The Houthis, formed in the late 1990s, developed as political-religious Shia movement and launched a series of guerrilla wars against Yemen’s national army upon conception.
The rebels have developed an arsenal including ballistic missiles and armed drones capable of hitting Israel more than 1,000 miles from Sana’a.
In 2024, the rebel group launched its first sustained attacks on ships passing through the Red Sea claiming it was in retaliation for Israel’s attacks on Gaza. The onslaught disrupted global trade by striking the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, which is a narrow strip of sea between Yemen and east Africa that is a key international trade route.
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Experts say the Houthis, along with Gaza’s Hamas and Lebanon’s Hezbollah, form part of Iran’s “axis of resistance” – a military alliance built over four decades to oppose Israeli and American power in the Middle East.
Maira Butt28 March 2026 09:45
Explosions and sirens heard across Israel as Houthis enter the fray
Israel’s military said it intercepted a missile launched from Yemen toward Israel early Saturday and the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels later claimed responsibility for the attack, their first since the war in the Mideast started.
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Brigadier General Yahya Saree, a military spokesperson for the Houthis, claimed responsibility in a statement aired Saturday morning on the rebels’ Al-Masirah satellite television.
The possible entry to the war of the Houthis calls into question whether the group will again target commercial shipping traveling through the Red Sea corridor.
Sirens went off around Beer Sheba and the area near Israel’s main nuclear research center for the third time overnight Friday into Saturday as Iran and Hezbollah continued to fire on Israel overnight.
Loud explosions also filled the air in Tel Aviv and Israel’s Fire and Rescue Service said it was responding to 11 different impact sites across the metro area.
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Maira Butt28 March 2026 09:31
FBI confirms Kash Patel photos were leaked by Iran-linked hackers
An FBI spokesperson confirmed that the agency chief Kash Patel’s email was hacked by the Iran-linked Handala Hack Team.
The group published dozens of emails and photographs on Friday that they said were taken from a personal inbox belonging to Patel.
“We have taken all necessary steps to mitigate potential risks associated with this activity,” FBI spokesperson Ben Williamson said today.
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The data accessed by the hackers were “historical in nature and involves no government information”, Williamson said.
Vishwam Sankaran28 March 2026 09:10
How war disrupts semiconductor production
Iranain strikes have forced the shutdown of Qatar’s production of helium, which is critical to semiconductor manufacture.
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“The shutdown of Qatar helium production due to the US-Iran military conflict has removed roughly a third of global helium supply and shifted the market from oversupplied to undersupplied,” Deutsche Bank analysts said earlier this month.
Experts warn that a drawn-out war could forced chip makers to seek alternate sources and supply routes.
Russia, which is the world’s third largest helium supplier could gain from this disruption.
“If Qatari disruptions persist, Russia is well placed to further expand its role in China’s helium supply mix,” Center on Global Energy Policy researcher Erica Downs wrote in a blog post.
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Vishwam Sankaran28 March 2026 08:51
Kuwait international airport suffers ‘significant’ radar system damage after drone attacks
Kuwait International Airport was targeted by multiple drone attacks that caused significant damage to its radar system but resulted in no casualties, state news agency KUNA said on Saturday, citing the country’s Civil Aviation Authority.
Tara Cobham28 March 2026 08:45
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India prepares for internet disruptions as war threatens key subsea cables
India’s telecom department convened a meeting yesterday to draw up contingency plans as the Iran war threatens critical subsea cable routes which could put India–Europe connectivity at risk.
Telecom companies have reportedly sought the Indian government support to engage with Iran to safeguard subsea cable infrastructure.
Experts warn that the Red Sea and Strait of Hormuz are key risk zones for international data flows via undersea cables where disruptions could take months to repair.
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“While a complete internet blackout is unlikely, India remains exposed to congestion and performance issues due to its reliance on limited routes and landing points,” Amajit Gupta, chief of cloud connectivity services provider Lightstorm, told Moneycontrol.
“Strengthening resilience will require diversifying cable landings, expanding eastward connectivity, and building domestic repair capabilities with policy support,” Gupta said.
Vishwam Sankaran28 March 2026 08:30
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FAO chief economist warns of severe global food security risks
The chief economist of the Food and Agriculture Organization warned that the disruption to the Strait of Hormuz due to the ongoing war in the middle east is a “systematic shock affecting agrifood systems globally”.
The region accounts for nearly half of the global sulphur trade, necessary to produce fertilisers for crops.
FAO chief economist Máximo Torero warned that disruptions to Sulphur supply are already translating into higher costs for farmers worldwide.
“Farmers are facing a dual cost shock: they have more expensive fertilizers alongside rising fuel costs affecting the entire agricultural value chain, including irrigation and transport,” Torero said.
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Vishwam Sankaran28 March 2026 08:10
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The open days will feature garden games and padel taster sessions, while there are also some special plans for Easter
If you are looking for ways to keep your children entertained and want to get outside to enjoy some fresh air, you might want to visit a park or an estate in Cambridgeshire. The county is home to many grand estates that often open up their gates to visitors on certain days of the year.
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Found on the edge of Cambridgeshire, Waresley Park Estate will be opening its gardens for guests on bank holiday Mondays across spring and summer with plenty of events lined up for families to get involved in. You might want to plan a trip to the estate, as these gardens are not usually accessible to the public.
The estate covers 120 acres and is “known for its scenic, rural landscape” that was designed by Humphry Repton in 1792. If you want to enjoy a slow stroll around the gardens, you can take your time walking around the gardens to discover the range of plants blooming through the spring and summer.
Guests can also take a moment to explore the spa and new gym and padel courts. Families can get involved in garden games at the water garden or try out the padel taster sessions.
Especially for Easter, there will be some themed activities including an Easter egg hunt, workshops, and experiences. After letting off some steam playing garden games and walking around the estate, you can enjoy food at one of the many spots in the park.
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If you fancy something light, you can enjoy tea and scones in the walled garden. There will also be handcrafted pizzas, cooked in the courtyard pizza oven, and a BBQ if you need something a bit more substantial.
In terms of drinks, there will be a range of hot and soft drinks as well as a licensed bar where you can try the estate’s newly launched pale ale.
Ben Griggs, Managing Director of Waresley Park Estate, said: “Opening the Estate to the local community is something that we consider a joy and a privilege. Just like Waresley Park Estate, Open Gardens have a long, rich history and have an important place in their local communities.
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“By opening our gardens, we hope that people will enjoy exploring the grounds and learning what modern stewardship of an Estate like ours looks like. From recycling old wood for tables for our coffee shop to sustainable land management, we are excited to share our green initiatives with the wider community this year.”
Waresley Park Estate will be open on bank holiday Mondays on April 6, May 4, May 25, and August 31 between 9am and 3pm. The open days are completely free and you do not need to book in advance.
The park estate can be found on Gamlingay Road, which is a 33-minute drive away from Cambridge via the A428. There is a free car park on site for guests to use.
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