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Tim Martin, Founder and Chairman at JD Wetherspoon, said: “The West End is one of the world’s great hospitality destinations, attracting millions of visitors each year, and we believe this site is exceptionally well suited to the Wetherspoon model of offering good-quality food and drink at reasonable prices in well-managed and historically interesting buildings.

The winners of the latest series of the BBC’s Race Across the World have been crowned

Race Across the World has revealed its 2026 winners.

Best friends Jo and Kush claimed victory at the final checkpoint following a frantic last-minute sprint, screaming “oh my God” as they became the first pair to cross the finish line at Lake Khövsgöl in northern Mongolia.

“I can’t put it into words!” said Kush. “We’ve done it!”

“It’s hard to get my head around it,” Jo admitted. “First win for Liverpool!”

Five teams had embarked on the latest series of the popular BBC programme, which challenges contestants to race vast distances without mobile phones or bank cards, carrying only the equivalent of what their flights would have cost, reports the Mirror.

Jo and Kush, cousins Puja and Roshni, siblings Katie and Harrison, father and daughter Molly and Andrew, and in-laws Mark and Margo were challenged to travel from Europe “to the uncharted edges of Mongolia” in what the BBC described as “the toughest journey yet”.

Andrew and Molly finished in second place, with Katie and Harrison close behind. Mark and Margo arrived last, more than a day later, visibly emotional as they paid tribute to Julia, Mark’s late wife and Margo’s sister, whose last wish had been for the pair to forge a friendship.

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The teams had departed from the sun-drenched streets of Palermo, covering more than 11,000km across Europe and Asia. Their route wound through Italy, Greece, Türkiye, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan, before concluding on the banks of Lake Khövsgöl in northern Mongolia. In the most demanding race to date, conditions shifted from 30 degree Mediterranean warmth to subarctic temperatures of –20°C, which the teams had to traverse on less than £26 per person per day.

The contestants all encountered various obstacles during the journey.

Katie and Harrison were initial frontrunners, succeeding in reaching checkpoints hours before the remainder of the field, but they failed to maintain their advantage. Meanwhile, cousins Puja and Roshni were knocked out early after placing last in one leg, leaving the other four vying for the £20,000 prize.

In the concluding leg, the remaining contenders had to cover a distance of 950km to reach the finish line in Hatgal.

The final leg proved emotional for Andrew and Molly, who became tearful after they realised that they had taken a wrong turn that could eliminate them from contention.

And Margo and Mark – who were competing together in an attempt to forge a friendship following the death of Mark’s wife and Margo’s sister Julia – encountered financial difficulties, with their budget diminishing rapidly.

Race Across the World first premiered in 2019 and has now aired six series, alongside a celebrity spin-off edition.

Race Across the World is available on BBC iPlayer and BBC One.

Tobias Sampson, 35, is alleged to have committed some of the offences in York.

Sampson, who joined the Army when he was 17-and-a-half, now of Harrowby Street, Stafford, denies seven charges of rape, two of sexual assault and four charges of voyeurism.

The 12 jurors started their deliberations at midday today (Thursday, May 21) after an eight-day trial and were sent home at 4.30pm. They will return to York Crown Court tomorrow.

All eyes will be on the SpaceX Starship V3 as it blasts off from the launch facility in Texas. This will be the 12th test flight of the massive craft, but previous attempts have not been without incident.

During two separate test flights of Starship V2 in January and March 2025 the rocket exploded near populated areas east of Florida, with debris hitting roadways in the Turks and Caicos islands.

Then in May 2025 the Starship spacecraft spun out of control as it descended toward its landing site in the Indian Ocean. In that mission the Super Heavy booster also exploded as it attempted to land early in the mission.

A Starship spacecraft also exploded during a ground test last June sparking an emergency response from authorities in nearby Brownsville, Texas. During another ground test in November another explosion occurred as a Starship V3 rocket underwent a fueling test.

SpaceX has previously said that its process of “rapid iterative development” means building and deploying prototypes quickly and accepting added risks during tests.

Millions are set to benefit from the reforms set out by the DWP today

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced a set of new pension rules that could see millions of people save money on their retirement funds. Millions of local government workers will benefit from the reforms to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) after new legislation was laid today, 21 May.

Regulations set to come into force next month will introduce new requirements for how pension funds are managed and invested for frontline council workers. These changes finalise the rules, so that pension funds can work together, invest more in local communities, and ensure people’s retirement savings are properly looked after, according to the DWP.

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The secondary legislation laid today, which will come into force on June 30, will ensure every pound saved delivers stronger returns while supporting investment in the economy.

Minister for Local Government and Homelessness, Alison McGovern said: “Those working on the front line in our local communities are unsung heroes, and they deserve a pension scheme that works as hard as they do.

“These reforms will do exactly that – providing better returns, putting money back into local communities, and driving economic growth that people can actually feel.”

Minister for Pensions, Torsten Bell, said: “The reforms are a major milestone that will release the untapped potential of the local government pension scheme, ensuring its £400 billion of assets are managed effectively on behalf of members and driving economic growth across the country.”

Since 2015, LGPS funds have made strong progress on pooling – where pension funds combine their assets to make larger, more effective investments, according to the Government. Already, 80% of assets are pooled, achieving £870 million in savings.

The new regulations build on this by making pooling a legal requirement for the first time, ensuring every fund meets the same high standards.

Inos, a Greek restaurant in Piccadilly in York city centre which opened its doors for the first time last spring, has been commended in the May edition of the Michelin Guide.

In their listing, the Michelin inspectors dubbed the restaurant ‘a simple, cheerful place with an informal bistro vibe and friendly service’ and said that the cooking offers great value for money.

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They praised the cooking as ‘well-executed versions of classic dishes’ – highlighting the pita, dips, ‘keftedakia’ meatballs, moussaka, and ‘Portakalopia’ – Cretan cake with orange syrup, alongside authentic wines and spirits.

In a post on Instagram, Inos said that they were ‘very happy’ to share their selection, adding: “Achieving this recognition in our first year of operation makes us incredibly proud. A huge thank you to the whole INOS team for everyone’s hard work, passion, and dedication.

“We are also grateful to every customer who supported us, recommended us, and celebrated with us. We can’t wait to welcome you again.”

Speaking to The Press at the time of opening last year, director Martin Tsatsas – who is part of the Hull-based SASA Group – said that he had hoped to expand on the success of SASA Greek street food stand at Spark in York’s city centre.

Some of the tasty food at INOS (Image: Pic supplied)

He said: “INOS is not replacing SASA, it’s expanding on the story, offering a different experience altogether.”

“At Inos, we’re focusing on simple, ingredient-led Greek dishes, that are deeply rooted in tradition, prepared with care and minimal intervention.

“While SASA is all about bold, accessible street food, INOS will showcase the quieter elegance of Greek cuisine. It will be honest and genuine because you can’t cheat Greek food! It relies on simplicity, so every ingredient shines.

“What sets us apart is our focus on simplicity and authenticity. We let the ingredients speak, and we cook the way it’s done in Greece. We aim to create a harmonious experience that activates all the senses.

Fresh Greek Salad (Image: Pic supplied)

“Through food, drink, atmosphere, and warm, attentive service, we want to offer something more than a meal, we want to offer true Greek hospitality in its most genuine form. Inos will feel like stepping into a quiet island taverna—natural, warm, and unpretentious.”

He added that the group wanted to ‘express our heartfelt gratitude to York, to Spark York, and to all our loyal customers for helping make this next chapter possible’.

Also new to the guide is The General Tarleton at Ferrensby, near Knaresborough – a gastropub owned by Tommy Banks, which also opened last year.

An Arizona gym owner with a taste for exotic supercars posed as a high-flying arms dealer holding juicy foreign military contracts, allegedly fleecing investors who loaned him more than $10 million to manufacture a proprietary weapons system that never actually existed.

Instead, Brandon Aaron Kreutz, who placed fifth or better in a half-dozen McLaren Trophy America Pro-Am championship events last year, as well as a first-place finish in the Papaya Cup, spent the money on a race car, membership in a racing club, a million-dollar home, luxury travel, an extensive gun collection and “dozens” of luxury vehicles, according to an FBI affidavit unsealed Tuesday.

The affidavit, which is attached to a criminal complaint filed in Tucson federal court and reviewed by The Independent, says Kreutz, 40, also “concealed some of the victims’ funds in health-and-wellness business ventures and bank accounts owned by close associates,” resulting in dual wire fraud and money laundering charges.

Kreutz was arrested Wednesday and released the next day on a personal recognizance bond. He was called out several years ago by a veteran’s group for purportedly impersonating a Navy SEAL, and went by at least two aliases, including Brandon Aaron Moushey and Brandon Moushey-Kreutz.

Calls on Thursday to Kreutz’s cell phone went straight to voicemail.

Attorney Ryan Moore, a public defender assigned to represent Kreutz at his initial court appearance on Wednesday, did not respond to a request for comment.

In 2025, Kreutz – who maintains a relatively thin online presence – was featured on the Instagram page of a McLaren dealership in Scottsdale, introducing him as one of two drivers competing on behalf of the supercar manufacturer.

“With a background deeply rooted in motorsports and a relentless drive for improvement, Brandon brings skill, dedication, and a passion for competition to the team,” the post read. “… For Brandon, McLaren represents the ultimate driver’s car – raw, violent, and built for pure performance. That visceral connection to the machine fuels his excitement for competing in the McLaren Trophy Series and pushing the limits of both car and driver.”

Kreutz competed as a so-called “privateer,” meaning he self-financed his track outings, rather than being officially sponsored. He was additionally affiliated with Flying Lizard Motorsports, a California-based team that offers a “customer racing program” for deep-pocketed enthusiasts. A McLaren 620R, a “street-legal track car” which Kreutz used to compete, can cost upward of $300,000.

Neither organization is accused of any wrongdoing, and neither responded to requests for comment on Kreutz’s arrest.

Beginning in 2023, Kreutz, who held himself out as the owner of various companies in the firearms and fitness industries, embarked on a “scheme to obtain loans from Victims J, C.G., and P through the presentation of fraudulent pretenses and statements,” according to the FBI affidavit in his case.

“Kreutz falsely presented himself as a former subcontractor of the United States Government, the holder of a patent-pending firearms device… with contracts to produce the device, and a party to lucrative multi-million-dollar contracts with foreign governments for the purchase of the device.”

The loans would be used to fund the production and sales of the supposed product, with the investors receiving high returns in addition to repayment of their principal, Kreutz claimed, the affidavit continues.

“In reality, Kreutz did not apply for or obtain a patent on the device, controls no equipment capable of manufacturing the device, is not a party to any manufacturing contracts for the device, or a party to any international firearms contracts, and does not conduct any of the business activities he represented to the victims,” the affidavit states.

Kreutz took in $10,917,822.13 from at least three victims, and spent the money on himself, the affidavit goes on. It cites one example, in which “Victim P,” a Virginia resident, sent Kreutz $2.5 million to help fulfill the alleged military contracts he claimed to have.

On July 15, 2024, about one month after Kreutz received the money from Victim P, he wired $1,150,517.96 to an Arizona title company for the purchase of a home in Oro Valley, a Tucson suburb, according to the affidavit.

Kreutz has faced previous accusations of fraud, but none that resulted in criminal charges until now. In 2018, he was the subject of a video exposé by Don Shipley, a former Navy SEAL who now spends his retirement years tracking down instances of stolen valor.

According to Kreutz’s official service record, which The Independent reviewed, he did serve five years as an E-3 in the U.S. Navy, from September 2004 to September 2009. However, Kreutz, who claimed to be part of the non-existent “SEAL Team 9,” never was a SEAL, his separation papers show.

“I’m still getting s**t on him,” Shipley told The Independent. “When you’re telling someone you’re a SEAL and you weren’t, it’s fraud. You’re defrauding people.”

Under the terms of Kreutz’s pre-trial release, he is forbidden from owning any firearms, must participate in mental health counseling and cannot travel out of state without permission.

If convicted of wire fraud Kreutz faces up to 20 years in prison; the money laundering count carries a maximum sentence of 10 years.

All that remains now in Albert Park, Middlesbrough, are the original plinth and the boots of the former Boro goalscoring hero.

Work to remove the statue began on Tuesday, May 19, just weeks after Sir Geoffrey Boycott, a close friend of Clough, publicly criticised the condition of the structure during a visit to Middlesbrough.

Sir Geoffrey Boycott at the scene in Albert Park to witness the most recent condition of the statue (Image: Goffy Media)

Sir Geoffrey said: “Cloughie deserves better than this. Brian Clough’s legacy is way better than that.”

His remarks followed his discovery of the statue behind fencing and covered in protective mesh, which he described as deeply upsetting.

The comments reignited public debate across Teesside and further afield, with figures such as Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen and former Middlesbrough mayor Andy Preston voicing their support.

Brian Clough’s statue seen being dismantled in Albert Park on Tuesday (May 19th 2026) (Image: Goffy Media)

The outcry also reached Nottingham, where Clough is immortalised by a statue near Old Market Square—unveiled in 2008 by his widow Barbara.

On Tuesday, council contractors arrived to carry out the removal in what marks the first major physical step in resolving the controversy.

Sir Geoffrey said: “I hope to see a clear timeline to get my old friend looking his finest.

The statue in Albert Park, Middlesbrough during the early days just after being unveiled in 2017 (Image: Goffy Media)

“The public reaction tells you just how much Brian Clough still means to people in Middlesbrough and far beyond.”

Attention will now turn to what happens next and whether plans will be announced regarding the statue’s restoration and future location.

With only the plinth and Clough’s boots remaining in Albert Park, communities in Middlesbrough and beyond await updates on how the tribute will be reinstated.

Meanwhile, Sir Geoffrey is set to return to Teesside for his ‘An Evening With Sir Geoffrey Boycott’ event at The Hub at Teesside University on June 19.

The show will feature stories from his cricket career and reflections on sporting legends, including Clough.

Sir Geoffrey said: “It will be interesting to see the progress of Cloughie’s Middlesbrough statue when I revisit the town for my show in June.”