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Death notices and funeral announcements from Cambridgeshire this week

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Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one

Announcing the passing of a loved one in local news media is a long standing tradition and we are proud of the trust placed in us to make these important announcements. Every notice published to our newspaper and news site also appears on funeral-notices.co.uk – the UK’s number one site for death notices and memoriams. Every notice remains online forever providing friends and families with a lifelong tribute to their loved one, a safe place online to share memories, add tributes, photographs and make donations in memory.

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Each week we pay tribute to the loved ones remembered in our area with a funeral notice and online tribute page. To read the latest announcements and add tributes to those from our area who have passed away, or to create a funeral notice yourself, click here . Alternatively, you can create a notice by calling our team on 01482 908084.

Here are a selection of notices published earlier this week.

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Margaret ‘Peggy’ ANGELL

Passed away peacefully at home on 14th January 2026 aged 93 years. Beloved wife of William, mother of Susan and Sheila, grandma to Gemma, Amy and Thomas, great-grandma to Jamie and William and sister to Trevor. She will be forever in our hearts. Funeral service will be held at Cam Valley Crematorium on Monday 9th February at 10:00 am. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Peggy will be gratefully received for the Alzheimer’s Society and can be made by visiting her in memory page at www.peasgoodandskeates.co.uk or sent c/o Peasgood and Skeates 45 Moorfield Road, Duxford CB22 4PP.

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Graham BAILEY

Graham of Cambridge passed away on Tuesday 13th January 2026 aged 89 years. A loving Husband and Father who will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. The funeral service will be held on Monday 9th February at Cambridge City Crematorium, West Chapel at 1.15pm. Family flowers only, but donations if desired may be made for the benefit of Diabetes UK via Grahams’ online donation page at www.peasgoodandskeates.co.uk or sent c/o 617 Newmarket Road Cambridge CB5 8PA 01223 415255

Stuart Michael BOWER

Passed away at Peterborough City Hospital on 9th January 2026 aged 81 years. Devoted Husband of Christine, Loving Father of Gary and T/L Lance, Father-in-law of Amanda and Devoted Grandad of Chloe and Daniel. The funeral service will take place on Thursday 5th February 2026 at South Lincolnshire Crematorium at 3pm. Family flowers only by request, donations in lieu may be made after the service in Stuart’s memory for Dementia UK. All further enquiries to: A.Coley and Son Funeral Directors, Quaker House, West Street, Crowland, PE6 0EE TEL: 01733 211968

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Belen CELESTIAL

Of Trumpington, Cambridge, passed away peacefully on Friday 9th January 2026, at home, aged 79 years. Devoted wife to her late Husband Felipe. Dearly loved Mother to Cherryl and Cherelyn. Treasured Grandmother to Summer, Niko, Lance, Claire, Aingeall, Mark and Faie and Great-Grandmother to Dean. Belen shall be deeply missed by all. Funeral service to be held on Monday 2nd February 2026 at Our Lady of the Assumption and The English Martyrs, Cambridge at 10:30am, followed by the committal at Cambridge City Cemetery, Huntingdon Road. Donations, if desired, to the benefit of Alzheimer’s Society may be made at the service or online via Belen’s personal InMemory page at www.peasgoodandskeates.co.uk All other enquiries to 617 Newmarket Road Cambridge CB5 8PA Tel: 01223 415255

‘Bert’ GILES (Albert George William)

(Albert George William) of Linton, passed away peacefully at Primrose Croft Care Home, Cambridge on Sunday 4th January 2026, aged 93 years. Much loved husband, dad, father-in-law, grandad, great-grandad and brother. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service at St Mary’s Church, Linton on Wednesday 4th February at 12noon followed by interment in Linton Cemetery. Family flowers only please, but if wished donations made payable to Granta Medical Practices (to benefit Linton Health Centre Community Care Fund) may be sent c/o H. J. Paintin Ltd, 43 High Street, Linton, Cambridge, CB21 4HS.

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Brian GREEN

Of Willingham Former Landscape Architect and Farmer, passed away on January 7th 2026, aged 86 years. Husband of Wendy, Father of Kelley, Damon and Lucas. Funeral service at All Saints Church, Rampton on Friday January 30th at 11am, followed by private cremation. Donations if desired for the church maintenance fund may be left at the service or sent c/o F W Cook Funeral Service, 49 Church Street, Willingham, Cambridge CB24 5HS.

Nel (Fenella) HANSON (formerly Henman)

The family are very sad to announce that Nel passed away peacefully to rest at Cambridge Manor Care Home, Cambridge on Tuesday 30th December 2025, aged 83 years. Beloved wife of her former husbands Chris and Terry, mother of Nick and Tom, and grandmother to Ben, Lucy and Katie. Originally from Horsham, Nel lived most of her life in Cambridge and as a secondary school teacher at Coleridge Community College, spent many years encouraging and supporting young lives over the course of her career. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Funeral to take place at Cambridge Crematorium, East Chapel, Cambridge on Wednesday 4th February at 11.30am. Family flowers only. If so desired, please make a donation to a charity of your choice in remembrance. Enquiries c/o Weyman Funeral Service, 26, Abbey Walk, Cambridge CB1 2QJ

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Audrey LANHAM

Of Newmarket. Passed away peacefully on Monday 12th January 2026, in her 90th Year. Daughter to the late Ruby and beloved wife of the late Raymond Thurston, sister to Neil and a cherished auntie of Kate and George. A celebration of Audrey’s life is to be held at St Agnes Church, Newmarket on Wednesday 11th February at 12:00 midday. Family flowers only please, but donations may be made payable to The Injured Jockeys Fund and left at the service or sent care of Southgate of Newmarket Funeral Directors, 25 Duchess Drive, Newmarket, CB8 8AG.

John LITTLE

Of Denver, formerly of Stapleford, passed away on Wednesday 7th January 2026, aged 73 years. Loving husband of Wendy. John will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral Service at Cambridge City Crematorium, West Chapel on Tuesday 10th February at 3.15 pm. Family flowers only please, but if desired, donations, made payable to Downham Dementia may be left at the service or sent c/o R. J. Pepper & Son Family Funeral Directors, 14 Prickwillow Road, Ely, Cambs, CB7 4QT Tel: 01353 665300

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David (Dave) PHILLIPS

(Dave) Departed these shores on 13th January 2026 after a short stay in Bury St Edmunds Hospital, aged 83 years. Formerly of Phillips & Few in Histon, he was a loving husband to Jytte, father to Annette and Christopher, and big brother to Alan, Marion, Margaret and Clive. He will be remembered for his love of life by all who knew him, especially his extended family in Denmark and Germany. Funeral Service to take place at Cambridge Crematorium, East Chapel, on Tuesday 27th January 2026 at 10:30am. Family flowers only please, but donations if desired, may be made to Alzheimer’s Society via David’s In Memory page at www.peasgoodandskeates.co.uk or sent c/o Peasgood & Skeates 164 Histon Road, Cambridge CB4 3JP Tel:01223 791060

Beryl SPRINGETT

Of Comberton, wife of the late Michael, much loved mum of Claire and Christopher, mother-in-law of Deborah and nanny B to Alfie, passed peacefully to rest on Thursday 8th January 2026, aged 79 years. Funeral Service and committal Cambridge City Crematorium East Chapel at 2.30pm on Friday 13th February. Family flowers only, donations if desired made payable to Arthur Rank Hospice Charity may be left at the service or sent to Richard Stebbings Funeral Service Ltd, Kendal House, Cambridge Road, Impington, Cambridge, CB24 9YS. Tel 01223 232309

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Mary Ann (Tyrrell) YOUNG

(Tyrrell) It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mary Ann Young on Monday 5 January 2026, aged 70. She is deeply missed. A funeral service to celebrate her life will be held at: Gedling Crematorium, Catfoot Lane, Lambley Monday 9 February 2026 at 2pm. All welcome to attend. Any donations in Mary Ann’s memory to Brain Tumour Research are gratefully received. Any queries can be made via the Funeral Directors, Co-op Funeralcare, Carlton branch (69 Gedling Road) Telephone: 0115 6723486

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David John EVANS

In loving memory of our dear son and brother, who died 27th January 1985. We love you Dave and miss you so very much. You are always in our thoughts. All our love forever. Mum, Paul and Mark xxx

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Donald Trump breaks silence on Tiger Woods’ car crash and ‘difficulty’ he faces

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US President Donald Trump has broken his silence after his ‘close friend’ Tiger Woods after the golf star was involved in a car crash today

Donald Trump has spoken out about his “close friend” Tiger Woods following the golf legend’s crash today, with the president revealing “he has some difficulty.”

Addressing members of the press, the US President confirmed he had learnt of the golf star’s involvement in a road accident and acknowledged that Woods has had “some difficulty”, while adding he didn’t “want to talk about it.”

The US president said: “He’s got some difficulty. There was an accident, and that’s all I know. Very close friend of mine. He’s an amazing person. Amazing man. But, some difficulty. I don’t want to talk about it.”

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Woods has been arrested after being caught up in a road accident in Jupiter, Florida, where a vehicle was left overturned on its side. Martin County’s Sheriff’s Office confirmed that the collision took place at around 2pm local time, in the very town where Woods resides.

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A photograph taken at the scene also shows a vehicle lying on its driver’s side. Details regarding how the accident unfolded, along with Woods’ condition, are yet to be established.

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It is understood that police are currently looking into the incident, with a county sheriff expected to address the media at 5pm ET. This follows Woods being involved in a single-car accident in southern California in 2021, in which he sustained serious leg injuries when his vehicle rolled multiple times.

He subsequently underwent surgery on ‘open fractures’ to his right leg, had a rod inserted into his tibia, and screws and pins fitted to his foot and ankle. He also required further surgery on injuries related to the crash in April 2023.

This comes as Woods had been working towards his long-awaited comeback to professional golf, following a year-long absence due to a series of injuries. The 50-year-old’s most recent competitive appearance came at the 2024 Open, where he failed to make the cut.

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Woods subsequently underwent lumbar disc replacement surgery, before suffering a further blow in the shape of a ruptured Achilles tendon last year while training ahead of the Masters. Speaking recently about a potential comeback at Augusta National next month, Woods said: “I said I’ve been working on it.”.

There will be more to follow on this breaking news story and Mirror Sport will bring you the very latest updates, pictures and video as soon as possible.

Please check back regularly for updates on this developing story. Follow us on Google News, Flipboard, Apple News, Twitter, Facebook or visit The Mirror homepage.

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Police issue update after ‘substance thrown’ on man in Altrincham turns out to be baking powder

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A male juvenile was arrested and later released

Police have issued an update after a busy bus interchange was brought to a standstill yesterday (March 26) when an ‘unknown powder’ was thrown over a man.

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Emergency services were called to Altrincham Interchange at around 6:20pm on Thursday evening with police, fire and ambulances spotted parked along Stamford New Road.

A scene was in place for a number of hours, with the bus station temporarily closed and services suspended, the M.E.N reported.

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GMP later confirmed that an ‘unknown white powder’ was thrown over a man, who was later taken to hospital as a ‘precautionary’ measure. A teenager was also arrested at the scene.

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Now, the force has confirmed that the male juvenile has been released from custody for a ‘future voluntary attendance’, as the powder in question turned out to be ‘some form’ of baking powder.

Yesterday, spokesperson for the force said: “Officers are responding to an incident at Altrincham Interchange. At approximately 6.20pm this evening (26 March 2026) an unknown powder was thrown on a man.

“Emergency services attended and at this time no injuries have been reported however he has been taken to hospital as a precaution.

“A 17-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of racially aggravated assault and possession of class B drugs, and remains in custody for questioning.”

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The Bee Network confirmed at around 7.30pm that the interchange was closed to bus services until further notice. “We apologise for any inconvenience caused to your journey,” a statement read online. It later reopened at around 9pm.

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Tiger Woods car crash: Golfer involved in Florida collision

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Golf star Tiger Woods has been involved in a car crash in Florida, police have confirmed.

The Martin County Sheriff’s Office is actively investigating the collision on Jupiter Island, which took place on Friday just after 14:00 local time (about 19:00 GMT).

The BBC’s US media partner CBS, external says a source at Martin County Fire Rescue confirmed it was a two-car crash – with one vehicle rolling over.

One person is stable, while another refused to go to hospital. Woods’ condition is not yet known as no further details have been released.

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Police are scheduled to give an update at about 21:00 GMT.

This is not the first time Woods, 50, has been involved in a car accident – the 15-time major champion has played a limited schedule since a 2021 crash that left him with extensive injuries and fortunate to be alive.

In 2017 police officers found him slumped at the wheel of his parked Mercedes-Benz not far from his Florida home.

A toxicology report found Woods had several legal medications in his system and marijuana’s active ingredient, and he was sentenced to a year’s probation after pleading guilty to reckless driving.

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In 2009 Woods hit a fire hydrant, a tree, and several hedges in a bizarre collision outside his home.

The incident sparked accusations of extramarital affairs which led to the end of his seven-year marriage and the loss of lucrative sponsorship deals.

The BBC has contacted Woods’ representatives for comment.

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Two arrested after 675 cannabis plants seized in raid

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Two arrested after 675 cannabis plants seized in raid

The discovery was made on Oldham Street on Thursday, March 26, after officers executed a warrant at the property.

Two men, aged 39 and 61, were arrested on suspicion of producing Class B drugs and have since been bailed pending further investigation.

Inspector Emma Allpress of GMP’s City of Manchester district said: “Being able to take such a significant quantity of illegal drugs off our streets is another step in the right direction towards keeping our communities safe.

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“We regularly receive complaints about cannabis use, including reports of people intimidating others and openly using the drug in public.

“Thousands of pounds worth of illicit material from hitting the streets – derailing future criminal endeavours for the cultivation and supply of drugs in the City of Manchester and further afield.

“This would not have been possible without the support of the community, helping us direct our efforts where needed most.

“A cannabis operation has been dismantled, and we have made a number of arrests however if you have any further information, please contact ourselves.”

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The plants have since been destroyed.

Police have thanked the public for their information and urged anyone with further details to come forward to help with the ongoing investigation.

Anyone with information that may assist police is asked to call 101 or use the LiveChat function at www.gmp.police.uk.

Alternatively, information can be passed anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111.

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Tesco F&F launches ‘effortlessly chic’ trousers in time for spring

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The trousers can be bought with a matching waistcoat for a chic look

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Throughout the warmer months, it can be hard to style outfits that feel comfortable in hot weather and look good. A nice pair of light and airy trousers are a great option to have in your wardrobe throughout the spring and summer.

Tesco F&F has just launched the F&F Tie Hem Co-ord Trousers in Brown, which can be worn with the matching F&F Button Front Sleeveless Co-ord Waistcoat in Brown. The trousers have a balloon leg and elasticated waistband for a “comfy fit” with the cuffed hems helping to add a touch of style.

The matching waistcoat is described as a “versatile layering piece” and has a button up fastening “for a classic finish”. The trousers are being sold for £19.50 and the waistcoat costs £16 making the co-ord cost less than £40 for the whole look.

The trousers and waistcoat were posted to the Tesco F&F Instagram page, which currently has 888K followers. The post was captioned: “Effortlessly chic in chocolate brown. Elevate your spring style with relaxed tailoring and luxe textures. #FandFClothing #StyleItOut.”

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If you want to pick up either the trousers or waistcoat in time for the summer months, you can go to the Tesco website to browse all of its clothes. You can also go in person to a Tesco store with a clothing department.

If this set is not quite what you are looking for, Boden has plenty of choices for the new season. There is this Nell Kimono Midi Jersey Dress, which would be nice to wear on holiday, or these Islington Linen Shorts that might be good for the beach and can be worn with the matching Sadie Relaxed Linen Shirt.

New Look also has lots of summery pieces in stock that you might like to add to your wardrobe. There are these White Striped Pattern Shirred Wide Leg Trousers that you can wear with the White Metallic Striped Shirred Crop Top or this Black Palm Embroidered Sleeveless Playsuit, which is easy to throw on.

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MOVIE REVIEW: We head into space with Ryan Gosling in ‘Project Hail Mary’

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Perilous journey has heart, humour and horror alongaside brilliant bond between leading man and rock puppet.

Having read, and been a big fan of, Andy Weir’s Project Hail Mary book, I was really looking forward to seeing what The Lego Movie and 22 Jump Street co-directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller would do with the magical material.

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I was slightly fearful that, given the helmers’ comedic background, they would turn things into too much of a joke as there was some really serious stuff going down in Weir’s work.

Fortunately, they stay clear of overdoing the humour while still dishing out a number of genuinely hilarious moments.

It was a wise move getting writer Drew Goddard on board as he did a wonderful job with the 2015 movie adaptation of Weir’s The Martian .

Ryan Gosling plays science teacher Ryland Grace who wakes up alone on a spaceship light-years from Earth.

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As his memory slowly returns, he uncovers a mission to stop a mysterious substance killing the sun – and save Earth.

Gosling was an inspired, perfect choice as Ryland . Whether mystified or terrified, charming and jokey or serious and stern, this a flawed, definitively human protagonist thrust into out-of-this-world experiences.

Also perfect was the move to use puppetry and animatronics to bring Ryland’s alien buddy Rocky (James Ortiz) to life.

This lends Rocky a realness CGI couldn’t match and the central relationship between Ryland and Rocky , which we witness fully rendered from start to finish, is achingly beautiful.

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Flashbacks fill in the gaps for Ryland and the audience, and feature a multi-layered turn from Sandra Hüller ( Eva ), although much of the science speak may fly over your head.

The visuals are stunning but, inevitably, evoke comparisons with other genre flicks Interstellar , Gravity and the aforementioned The Martian .

The climax is a suitably tense race-against-time mixed with friendship at its finest.

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Project Hail Mary isn’t quite an all-timer touchdown, however it packs in heart, horrors and heavy decisions on the titular spacecraft and back home.

And it’ll be hard to beat the bond between Ryan Gosling and a rock puppet for cinematic relationship of the year.

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Pigwa International Grocery Little Hulton alcohol licence hearing

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Salford council issued the licence to Pigwa International Grocery, based at 141-143 Manchester Road East in Little Hulton, during a hearing on March 25.

The applicant, Hoshiar Karimi, was joined at the hearing by his designated premises supervisor, Beata Filipek.

They told councillors that the majority of their customers are residents from Poland and other parts of eastern Europe.

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They said they want to open from 8am to 10pm Monday to Saturday, and 10am to 8pm on Sundays.

The applicants said: “We’re a small family shop, it’s more like a Polish shop, we have products such as dairy, meat, vegetables.

“We’re asking for permission for a licence which would be a small part of the shop. It’s for the clients coming to the shop who want to buy the products.

“We have challenge 25, we will have a CCTV camera, everywhere where we have the alcohol.”

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They added: “This is a Polish store so we need Polish alcohol as well for the community.”

An objection was made at the hearing by Daryoush Adineh, a shopkeeper in the area for more than 20 years.

He said there is an informal agreement between his shop and Bargain Booze not to sell any alcohol before 11am.

He went on: “There are some very vulnerable people there, I remember 15 years ago at 7 o’clock in the morning before I opened the shop, there were four or five alcohol dependent people waiting for me to sell them cheap cider.

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“Me and my wife decided to stop selling alcohol before 11 o’clock just to help those vulnerable people.

“Even if you can mix bleach with water and sell it to them, they would buy it from you.

“My license starts from 6 in the morning but we don’t sell alcohol until 11o’clock, the same for Bargain Booze, because of those vulnerable people.”

The applicant and objector had the chance to give statements and ask questions during the licensing hearing.

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The hearing was chaired by Cllr Chioma Mgbeokwere, who was joined by councillors Yolande Ghola and Michael Pevitt.

The objector added at the hearing: “My concern is selling alcohol at 8 o’clock in the morning, 9 o’clock, 10 o’clock, there are some very vulnerable people there.

“They break into people’s homes to steal money just to pay for alcohol, I don’t want our local community to be part of that, I have heard of those people for the past 20 years.

“There is nothing against that particular shop, but please do not destroy what we built, me and Bargain Booze, for the past 20 years.

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“We stick to that promise we made to each other, I won’t sell alcohol before 11 o’clock.”

Summarising, he said: “I am asking you, please do not allow a shop to sell alcohol in our area from eight o’clock in the morning.”

Before making a decision on the application, Cllr Mgbeokwere said: “From what I’ve heard about what you’ve said, it’s about community.

“It’s protecting that community and working together, there is space for everybody.

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“With your 21 years’ experience there’s always room to help smaller businesses to show this is the way it works in the community.

“It’s all about supporting each other. Having said that, we’ve listened to you and everything that you’ve had to say.”

The panel decided to grant the premises licence to Pigwa International Grocery.

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Raby Castle’s Jimmy Nicol, 87, hailed by VisitEngland awards

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Jimmy Nicol, a volunteer guide at Raby Castle, Park, and Gardens in Staindrop secured third place in VisitEngland’s Tourism Superstar award.

The award celebrates individuals who go above and beyond to create memorable visitor experiences and promote tourism across England.

Tim Dodgson, public engagement and learning officer at Raby Estates, said: “Jimmy is one of the most caring people I’ve ever had the pleasure of working alongside and it’s a fantastic achievement for him to come third in such an important national competition.

“His endearing character and enthusiasm for Raby and the region shines through in everything he does and we’re lucky to have him as part of the team.”

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Mr Nicol was shortlisted after winning the Durham Tourism Superstar award in 2025, organised by Visit County Durham.

He was nominated by a colleague who praised his passion and commitment, describing him as an ambassador not just for Raby Castle but for the whole North East.

Mr Nicol said: “Being part of the VisitEngland Tourism Superstar competition has been a truly incredible experience and I am immensely grateful to everyone who has taken the time to vote for me.

“Representing Raby and the region was a huge honour and finishing in the top three is something that I will be forever proud of.”

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Michelle Gorman, managing director of Visit County Durham, said: “Jimmy is a fantastic example of the incredible people who make County Durham such a special place to visit.

“His warmth, knowledge, and genuine passion for Raby Castle, as well as the wider county, leave a lasting impression on everyone he meets.”

Mr Nicol has volunteered at Raby Castle since 2018.

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Our top picks for comfort, performance and style

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A pair of the best women’s running trainers can make all the difference to protect your joints, hit personal bests and feel comfortable on every run. As a personal trainer, runner and fitness journalist, I’ve tested countless pairs and I can confidently say that the right shoes can transform your performance, helping you to reach your fitness goals.

Whether you’re after responsive cushioning for long-distance comfort, lightweight speed for sprints, or even extra stability that will support feet and joints, there’s something in this list for every runner, with brands including Hoka, Brooks and New Balance. With running shoes now costing more than ever, I’ve been sure to include some more affordable options that offer good value for money too.

This guide is regularly checked and updated so you know you’re being recommended the best.

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The best running shoes for women: At a glance


How to choose the best running shoes for women

The right pair of running shoes can enhance performance and reduce the risk of injury. When selecting shoes, comfort and support should be top priorities, as these directly affect stability and running form.

In addition, pay close attention to heel and arch support. These features help to keep the foot secure and prevent it from rolling inward or outward during movement. Proper stability is especially important for maintaining balance and avoiding strain on the ankles and knees.

Look for shoes that provide adequate bounce and shock absorption. Good cushioning reduces the impact on joints and can make longer runs more comfortable. Runners who are prone to knee or hip discomfort may find this feature particularly beneficial.

Ground feel, or in other words, the ability to sense the surface underfoot, also plays a role in choosing the right shoe. Some runners prefer a more natural stride with greater feedback from the ground, while others may prioritise extra cushioning for comfort over long distances.

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Lastly, consider durability. Running shoes can be a significant investment, so it’s worth choosing a pair made from quality materials that can withstand many miles without showing early signs of wear.


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