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Emmerdale’s Isabel Hodgins returns to Manchester wedding location with baby and shares adorable snaps

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The actress shared a string of adorable snaps as she was seen returning to her Manchester wedding location, a year after tying the knot

Emmerdale star Isabel Hodgins has shared a string of adorable snaps as she was seen returning to her Manchester wedding location with her baby daughter, as she and her husband marked one year since their big day.

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The actress, who is best known for having played Victoria Sugden in the ITV soap for two decades, recently gave birth to her and her husband Adam Whitehead’s daughter, Georgie.

Isabel and Adam shared the news of their baby girl’s arrival in a sweet social media post on February 13. The video showed Isabel in the hospital in labour, before a blank screen appeared with the message: “On the 11th of February at 1:02am… Georgie Grace Whitehead. 11.02.26. 8lbs5oz [heart emojis].”

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The couple have since been candidly sharing their parenthood journey with fans, having posted a number of adorable updates on their baby girl on social media in recent weeks and months.

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But they were recently seen celebrating one another as they marked a year since they tied the knot. Isabel and Adam said ‘I Do’ in a fair-tale wedding at Castlefield Rooms in the city centre. The elegant celebration was attended by Isabel’s Emmerdale co-stars Danny Miller, Mark Jordon, Laura Norton, Jeff Hordley and Zoë Henry.

And Isabel, who hails from Salford, previously admitted that Manchester was the only place for her to tie the knot. “Some of our first dates were in town,” she previously told the Mirror. “And we like to run there, so I think it was nice that we kept it there.”

Now, Isabel and Adam have take Georgie to The Castlefield Rooms and shared a string of photos from their return to their wedding location with their newborn in tow. Sharing the sweet images on Instagram, the soap star wrote: “Showing Georgie where Mum and Dad got married. What a difference a year makes.”

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Emmerdale co-star Laura Norton was quick to respond, as she commented on the post: “Unbelievable [heart eyes emojis],” and after sharing a number of their wedding snaps in between the new family images, their original photographer THE BRIDE TRIBE by Louise Cuppello, gushed: “Oh guys! How emotional.”

It comes after Isabel marked her one year anniversary on social media by sharing pictures from her and Adam’s wedding day. Alongside the post, she wrote: “Happy 1st wedding anniversary to My Love My husband. My best friend. My biggest supporter. What an incredible 3 and a half years HOW LUCKY ARE WE?!” Also in the post, Isabel shared their first Valentine’s together, the night Adam proposed, the day they found out they were expecting, and their first family photo together.

Adam also took to his own Instagram and posted a heartfelt tribute to their big day. He penned: “Happy 1st Anniversary 3 and a half years together… and this last year has been the best yet We didn’t just get married, we built a whole new life together. And honestly, the best part has been watching you become a mum. It’s made me fall in love with you in a completely different way. The way you look after her, even on little sleep, is unreal.

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“You’re my best mate, my audience to my shows and the person I’m proud to call my wife. What we’ve got, our little family, means everything to me. Love you more than ever.”

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Pringles drops two new flavours and fans say ‘one is better than the other’

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Two new flavours of Pringles have been spotted in supermarkets and stores, and shoppers have been “buzzing” to try them out – though one is said to be much “better” than the other

Two new flavours of Pringles have hit the supermarket shelves and shoppers are “impressed” – though one has been branded “better” than the other.

Pringles were founded in 1968 and have become a firm favourite, thanks to its famed stackable, saddle shape. Tubes of its classic original ready salted, sour cream and onion, and salt and vinegar flavours are a regular feature at cinemas, party buffets, cosy nights in, and more.

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The American brand is beloved for its strong flavours, with new editions, collaborations and limited flavour releases always going down well among Pringles fans and casual shoppers alike. Recently, popular food-focused social media account New Foods UK shared an image of two new Pringles flavours to Instagram, after spotting them in Iceland stores.

The supermarket chain boasts more than 950 stores across the country, as well as a multi-award-winning online shopping service. The retailer is a hit thanks to its wide selection of budget-friendly frozen food, as well as its regular releases of new products.

Alongside an image showcasing the two new cans of Pringles – launched in collaboration with fast food giant Burger King – which come in Bacon Double Cheese XL flavour and Chicken Royale flavour, New Foods UK penned: “Trying the new Burger King Pringles from @icelandfoods Wow! The Chicken Royale flavour is the star of the show!

“Every flavour comes through – can even taste the bun with the sesame seeds too! Absolutely incredible!”

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In the comments section, fellow Instagram users were keen to share their thoughts. One person said: “Loved the chicken royale ones”.

Another said: “Wow just done the XL one and was so impressed with the flavour imitation. Buzzing to try the others now.”

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A third commented: “I need to get the XL bacon double cheeseburger ones. I seem to remember some cheeseburger pringles years ago that were amazing”.

A fourth added: “Yeah, the chicken ones are definitely the better ones”.

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The new Pringles are being sold at Iceland stores, as well as other major UK supermarkets including Asda, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, Co-op, Iceland and Tesco. They’re also available via wholesalers. They’re expected to be sold until the end of September, depending on availability.

Evie Pickering, assistant brand activation manager at Pringles, said: “This exciting collaboration represents a true meeting of two iconic brands, both famous for bold flavours and an uncompromising commitment to delivering what consumers love.

“Working closely with the Burger King crew, our food development team has taken the unmistakable taste of two of the best-loved menu items and translated them into limited edition, non-HFSS Pringles, perfect for sharing.”

Popular social media account New Foods UK has cultivated a dedicated online following thanks to its consistent posts, pictures and footage highlighting all the latest sweet treats, snacks and more spotted in supermarkets and other retail stores up and down the country.

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It boasts hundreds of thousands followers across multiple social media platforms and often shares reviews and product updates, too.

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Primark owner ABF reveals plan to spin off high street fashion chain

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Michael McLintock, chairman of ABF, said: “The board has now completed its in-depth review of the structure of ABF and has concluded that a demerger of Primark is the best way to maximise long-term returns for shareholders, reflecting Primark’s scale today and the need for a better understanding of the Food business.

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FSA recall as cakes and biscuits contaminated by rodents

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Saffron Pastries is recalling a number of its products because of a potential rodent contamination.

A spokesman for the Food Standards Agency (FSA) warned any shoppers who have purchased the affected products, listed below, not to eat them.

Full refunds will be offered to anyone who has bought the cakes and biscuits.

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A statement from the FSA said: “Saffron Pastries is recalling the above Saffron Pastries brand products.

“Point of sale notices will be displayed in retail stores that are selling these products.

“These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the products.

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“If you have bought the above products, do not eat them. Instead, return them to where you bought them from for a full refund.”


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These are the Saffron Pastries products affected by the latest recall:

  • Almond Biscuits (12 pack) – All best before dates from February 17, 2027, to April 5, 2027
  • Almond Madeira Slice (10 pack) – All best before dates from April 20, 2026, to May 12, 2026
  • Coconut Slice (5 pack) – All best before dates from April 23, 2026, to May 5, 2026
  • Cream Roll (5 pack) – All best before dates from August 10, 2026, to September 20, 2026
  • Family Almond Cake Rusk (26 pack) – All best before dates from January 20, 2027, to March 11, 2027
  • Family Cake Rusk (26 pack) – Best before date of March 11, 2027
  • Fruit Madeira Slice (10 pack) – All best before dates from April 20, 2026, to May 12, 2026
  • Fruit Slice (5 pack) – All best before dates from April 23, 2026, to May 30, 2026
  • Jam Biscuits (12 pack) – Best before date of February 18, 2027
  • Lemon Slice (5 pack) – All best before dates from April 16, 2026, to June 8, 2026
  • Original Cake Rusk (12 pack) – All best before dates from January 20, 2027, to March 10, 2027
  • Original Cake Rusk (18 pack) – All best before dates from January 16, 2027, up to March 10, 2027
  • Almond Slice (5 pack) – All best before dates from April 17, 2026, up to May 5, 2026
  • Pistachio Biscuits (12 pack) – All best before dates from February 17, 2027, up to April 5, 2027
  • Plain Madeira Slice (10 pack) – All best before dates from April 20, 2026, to June 18, 2026
  • Triple Pack Variety Madeira (3 pack) – All best before dates from June 30, 2026, to May 12, 2026
  • Twin Pack Madeira (2 pack) – All best before dates from April 23, 2026, to May 15, 2026
  • Vanilla Slice (5 pack) – All best before dates from April 17, 2026, to June 30, 2026
  • Angel Slice (5 pack) – All best before dates from April 17, 2027, to June 30, 2026
  • Cake Rusk Soonfi (12 pack) – Best before date of March 30, 2027
  • Cake Rusk Soonfi (18 pack) – Best before date of March 30, 2027
  • Cherry Madeira Slice (10 pack) – All best before dates from April 20, 2026, to May 12, 2026
  • Chocolate Slice (5 pack) – Best before date of April 20, 2026
  • Coconut Biscuits (12 pack) – All best before dates from February 18, 2027, to March 8, 2027
  • Coconut Madeira Slice (10 pack) – All best before dates from April 20, 2026, to May 12, 2026

For more information email info@saffronpastries.com or call 01274 726101.


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What is a product recall?

If there is a problem with a food product that means it should not be sold, then it might be ‘withdrawn’ (taken off the shelves) or ‘recalled’ (when customers are asked to return the product).

The FSA issues Product Withdrawal Information Notices and Product Recall Information Notices to let consumers and local authorities know about problems associated with food.

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The ‘Venice-like’ village in Wales designed to look Mediterranean has just turned 100

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The picturesque UK village would fit better in the Mediterranean (Picture: Getty Images)

Venice may be one of the most romantic and picturesque destinations on the planet, but there’s no chance of the crowds disappearing anytime soon. 

With overtourism rife in the city – inspiring its tourist tax – many travellers are looking elsewhere for their next idyllic escape.

Those in the UK don’t have to look too far. A charming village in England has earned comparisons, meanwhile in Wales, there’s a little slice of Italy closer to home.

Portmeirion, located on the coast of North Wales in Gwynedd, is a unique folly tourist village that was actually designed to look like a Mediterranean village – and has just celebrated its 100th anniversary.

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With its cobbled streets, brightly coloured buildings and quaint narrow alleyways, you’d be forgiven for thinking you’ve stepped right into a quieter Venice. 

Built between 1925 and 1975 by architect Sir Clough Williams-Ellis, Portmeirion was created to capture the atmosphere of a Mediterranean village within the Welsh countryside.

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While some think the design was based on the Italian fishing village of Portofino, Williams-Ellis claimed he wanted to pay tribute to the Mediterranean atmosphere and did not have a specific location in mind.

In recent years, the small Welsh village has been gaining attention on social media, with TikTokers calling it a hidden gem and a must-visit. 

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Content creator Tabby (@thejohnsontravels) described the village as ‘Little Italy but in Wales.’ Her footage showcased virtually empty streets, a stark contrast to the crowded canals of its Italian lookalike, Venice.

Wide angle view of colourful buildings at Portmeirion, a tourist village in Gwynedd, North Wales.
The village features colourful buildings and cobbled streets (Picture: Getty Images)

‘Portmeirion is stunning and if you haven’t been, you need to – a little slice of Italy,’ she wrote in the caption.

The video sparked a flurry of comments from viewers in disbelief that such a place existed in the UK.

‘I feel like I’m living in the wrong Wales because where the hell is this,’ user @risqueebookn_ joked.

Another @sheshecollectif wrote: ‘Why have I never heard of this place before.’ User @izzy.bcrossland added: ‘I think Portmeirion is the prettiest place in the whole of the UK.’

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Another TikToker @saltinourhair recorded their visit to the peaceful town. They wrote: ‘This isn’t Italy or France… It’s Portmeirion in Wales, UK.’

They urged their followers to add the Welsh village to their bucket lists, adding in the comment section: ‘I had no idea there was a place like this in the UK.’ 

One commenter declared it ‘the sweetest town in Wales’. Another, @henrypledger0, said: ‘[It is] well worth the visit, we stayed in one of the cottages and we were treated like royalty, food was fantastic accompanied by a harp player.’

Other content creators have declared the village ‘breathtakingly unique’ and ‘magical’.

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Portmeirion is famously known as the setting of the 1960s TV show The Prisoner. It became the backdrop for the series’ storyline about a man imprisoned in a beautiful yet bizarre village.

Wide angle view of colourful buildings at Portmeirion village. Portmeirion is a village in Gwynedd, North Wales.
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A colourful archway in the picturesque village of Portmeirion in North Wales, UK.
Many have called Portmeirion a hidden gem (Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto)

But unlike most picturesque villages in the UK, you have to pay to enter Portmeirion.

Entry costs £20 for adults during its main season (March to November), while an annual pass is available for £40 per adult and £25 for children.

Those who want to soak up the charm of Portmeirion for longer can stay overnight in the village’s various cottages, hotels, and accommodations.

The Portmeirion Hotel, the village’s flagship hotel, is rated four stars and overlooks the sandy beaches of the Dwyryd Estuary in Snowdonia, North Wales. 

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It originally opened in April 1926 and has retained many of its Victorian features, including an intricate Italian fireplace and a grand mirror room, according to the website.

With 14 bedrooms to choose from, guests can enjoy fine dining at the hotel’s restaurants, a bar, a terrace, and even an open-air swimming pool.

We’ve found rooms for August 2026 from £255 per night – though prices may vary depending on when you want to stay.

You can also visit Castell Deudraeth Brasserie, a gothic-style castle often referred to as ‘the largest and most imposing single building on the Portmeirion estate’.

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Arsonist who torched storage yard in Port Clarence jailed

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Dwayne Davis was part of a gang who set fire to a yard on Hope Street, in Port Clarence, at 12.30am on June 2, last year. 

After the blaze, the 29-year-old, of Laurel Road, drove the group to Raleigh Road where he stood and watched a caravan be set alight.

He was identified from CCTV footage through his clothing and trainers.

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On Monday (April 20), Davis appeared at Teesside Crown Court where he was sentenced to 10 years and five months for two counts of arson. 

He pleaded not guilty to both offences at an earlier hearing and was convicted during a trial. 

Police were first alerted to the flames at the scrap yard when an on-duty officer spotted the flames and alerted Cleveland Police and Cleveland Fire Brigade. 

The force said it was quickly established that the fires had been ignited deliberately inside the vehicles as well as around various locations in the yard.

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An investigation was launched, with officers reviewing CCTV capturing a grey car travelling along Norton Avenue and onto Raleigh Road. The driver of the vehicle was Davis.

Davis could be identified from a small white patch on the pocket of his trousers and white lines on the sides of his trainers.

The court heard how footage captured an individual putting their hand through the back windscreen of a car that had the glass removed and pulling out a green container.

Approximately 20 seconds later it is on fire. Davis, who had been standing watching, then gets back into the vehicle and drives away.

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In the early hours of June 2, Davis was arrested at a petrol station on Durham Road. After being taken to custody for interview, he replied no comment to the questions asked by detectives.

Investigating officer Detective Inspector Sarah Beadle said: “Our investigation quickly identified Davis as the driver of the vehicle that travelled to the scrap yard and Raleigh Road to assist others in setting the caravan and the scrap yard alight.

“This was through the CCTV footage that we obtained and reviewed. Davis was identifiable through the clothing he was wearing at the time of the arson, and he could also be seen entering his property in the same clothes. 

“Despite the evidence against Davis, he refused to admit to what he had done however a jury saw through his lies and he will now face the consequences by spending time behind bars.” 

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Unchosen cast as Irish heartthrob leads eerie Netflix cult thriller

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Netflix’s new psychological thriller Unchosen tells the story of Rosie, who begins to question her life inside a Christian sect.

Unchosen has just landed on Netflix and the unsettling thriller, which is one of many thrillers on the platform, delves into wife and mother Rosie’s disturbingly sinister existence within a fictional Christian sect.

The Netflix limited series follows Rosie as she starts to doubt her existence within the controlling cult following an encounter with an escaped prisoner named Sam.

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As she starts to question whom she can genuinely rely upon, viewers learn more about Rosie’s domestic situation when sinister revelations surface about those she previously believed she understood.

Packed with unexpected plot developments, the thriller looks set to become a massive success for the streaming platform.

Here’s everything you need to know about the impressive cast.

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Adam – Asa Butterfield

Adam serves as Rosie’s spouse in the programme and is portrayed by Asa Butterfield, a 29 year old English actor who rose to prominence in The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas.

He subsequently headlined Netflix’s popular series Sex Education, and has appeared in the science-fiction picture Ender’s Game. He also harbours a keen interest in creating and producing music.

Rosie – Molly Windsor

Rosie is a dedicated wife and mother caught between two contrasting realities, and is brought to life by Molly Windsor, a 28 year old performer from Nottingham.

Her breakout performance came in the Channel 4 film The Unloved, though she’s most recognised for her part in the BBC limited series Three Girls, which earned her the 2018 BAFTA TV Award for Best Actress.

Sam – Fra Fee

Sam is a fugitive who tempts Rosie with promises of a brighter future, portrayed by Fra Fee, the 38 year old Northern Irish actor and singer.

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He’s perhaps most recognised for his portrayal of Courfeyrac in the 2012 film version of Les Misérables, as well as his turn as Kazi in the Disney+ Marvel Cinematic Universe series Hawkeye.

Mr Phillips – Christopher Eccleston

Mr Phillips leads the cult while concealing numerous sinister secrets, brought to life by Christopher Eccleston.

The 62 year old English performer is widely celebrated for embodying the ninth Doctor in Doctor Who.

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The Salford native has since featured in Let Him Have It, Our Friends in the North and Dodger.

Mrs Phillips – Siobhan Finneran

Mrs Phillips serves as the cult leader’s spouse, portrayed by Siobhan Finneran, a 59 year old actress hailing from Oldham.

She’s particularly recognised for her work in Coronation Street, Benidorm and her portrayal of Clare, a recovering heroin addict, in Happy Valley.

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Hannah – Alexa Davies

Hannah is amongst Rosie’s companions in the series, wed to Adam’s brother Isaac, and is brought to life by Alexa Davies, a Welsh actress widely known for her role as Aretha in Raised by Wolves.

Viewers might also recall her as the younger Rosie in Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again.

Grace – Olivia Pickering

Grace is the hard-of-hearing daughter of Rosie and Adam, played by young actress Olivia Pickering.

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The emerging talent previously appeared in the short film Firefly.

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Anthony – Rory Wilmot

Anthony is Isaac’s son in the series and is portrayed by Rory Wilmot, a young performer who has appeared in FBI: International.

He has also secured the role of Neville Longbottom in the forthcoming Harry Potter series.

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Mason – Ethan Davidson

Mason is Sam’s sibling in the series and is portrayed by Ethan Davidson, a Belfast-based performer.

Unchosen represents his first major production, though he has previously appeared in several short films.

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Isaac is Adam’s sibling and the two share a troubled relationship.

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He is portrayed by Aston McAuley, whose screen credits include BBC’s Rebus, Netflix’s Behind Her Eyes, Rocketman, Endeavour and Restless.

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Lorry strikes railway bridge near Cambridgeshire city causing road to be closed

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The road had to be closed while the lorry was removed.

A lorry struck a railway bridge near a Cambridgeshire city causing a road closure to be put in place. Cambridgeshire Police were called to the railway bridge at Queen Adelaide Way near Ely at 12.07pm on Saturday, April 18, following reports of a lorry crashing into the bridge.

The British Transport Police and Network Rail were contacted about the incident. A road closure was put in place for a short time while the vehicle was removed. Structural engineers also attended.

A spokesperson for Cambridgeshire Police said: “A foreign registered lorry collided with the railway bridge at Queen Adelaide Way. We were called at 12.07pm on Saturday, April 18.

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“The British Transport Police and Network Rail were contacted who looked at the bridge. The vehicle was recovered.”

A British Transport Police spokesperson said: “We received a report of a vehicle stuck under a rail over road bridge in Ely at around 12.15pm on Saturday 18 April. The road was closed for a short time while the vehicle was removed and structural engineers attended the scene.”

A Network Rail spokesperson said: “We received reports of a lorry striking the railway bridge on Queen Adelaide Way in Ely, Cambridgeshire at 12:32pm on Saturday 18 April, which led to delays and disruption to train services. Our teams attended the site promptly and, following inspections, confirmed there was no damage to the structure. Train services were able to resume safely by 3:33pm.”

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Police detain fans in chaotic scenes outside Etihad after Manchester City vs Arsenal

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Footage appears to show Manchester City fans clashing with police at match vs Arsenal

Video footage appeared to show a number of football fans being detained by police as scuffles broke out following the Manchester City v Arsenal game.

The clips were filmed after the match at the Etihad on Sunday (April 19). The first clip captured frantic scenes as officers shouted ‘get back’ as a man wearing a Manchester City shirt was detained against a fence.

A number of police officers then held the man as he was put in handcuffs. A scuffle between another male and an officer appeared to break out nearby as police horses separated those involved in the chaotic scenes from the walking crowd.

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A further clip then appeared to show an officer detaining another male to the ground. This male was placed in handcuffs surrounded by three officers.

Clips then captured another male being detained in an incident which looked to be outside a pub. Chants of ‘City, City’ can be heard in the background throughout the videos.

It has not been confirmed whether any of the males were arrested. Greater Manchester Police have been contacted for further details.

Man City secured a 2-1 victory over Arsenal on Sunday with goals from Rayan Cherki and Erling Haaland. The win puts the Blues back in control of the title race if they beat Burnley on Wednesday, placing them at the top of the league with five games remaining.

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UK unemployment rate sees surprise fall to 4.9%

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Liz McKeown, director of economic statistics at the Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures, said: “Alongside falling unemployment, the number of people not actively seeking work increased, with data suggesting fewer students seeking work alongside their studies.”

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Netflix’s harrowing new cult thriller Unchosen is your next must-watch binge

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‘Over two thousand cults exist in the United Kingdom.’

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Seconds after pressing play on the first episode of Netflix’s new drama Unchosen, I could already feel chills creeping up my spine when these words appeared on the screen.

I know very little about cults. When I hear the word, I instantly think of horrific historical cult leaders like Charles Manson, or Klaus growing a hippie cult in The Umbrella Academy. But in my ignorance, the idea of thousands of cults existing in 2026 shocked me to my core.

So watching this harrowing psychological thriller – led by Molly Windsor, Fra Fee, Asa Butterfield, Siobhan Finneran and Christopher Eccleston – I was in for a rude awakening.

Inspired by real cults that exist in the UK, Unchosen tells the story of the fictional Fellowship of the Divine, a secluded Christian sect in England.

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The women’s roles are to be demure homemakers, looking after their children and caring for their husbands. The men’s roles are to provide and be the leaders for their families. And they’re all expected to lead devout lives dedicated to the tenets of their religion.

Rosie’s entire world is turned upside down when she starts to question the community she’s known here whole life (Picture: Justin Downing/Netflix)
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She’s married to Adam, a pious man with a dark streak he’s kept concealed from his wife (Picture: Justin Downing/Netflix)

Key details about Unchosen

When is it out? The whole series is released on Tuesday April 21 on Netflix.

How many episodes are there? There are six episodes in total.

Who’s in the cast? The lead stars are Molly Windsor, Fra Fee, Asa Buttefield, Christopher Eccleston and Siobhan Finneran.

Who created Unchosen? The series was written by Julie Gearey, who previously created the TV series Intergalactic and has written on shows including Prisoners Wives, Coronation Street and Secret Diary of a Call Girl.

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At the beginning of the series, the Fellowship is painted as a picture of peace and serenity, with smiles all around and laughing children playing together. But everything changes when a mysterious outsider called Sam (Fra Fee) enters their community and upends their lives.

Sam is an ex-convict with a violent past, whom Rosie (Molly) feels an instant gravitational pull towards when they inadvertently cross paths. Their connection is undeniable from the start, and as time goes on, the deep-rooted cracks in her marriage to Adam (Asa) deepen.

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The Fellowship is led by Mr Phillips (Christopher), a charismatic man with the power to wield unrestrained influence over his followers, convincing them that they are the ‘Chosen’, and that anyone who isn’t in their community is ‘Unchosen’.

That same philosophy goes for anyone who chooses to renounce their cult. They are seen as unworthy, ungodly, are treated as though they’re the scum of the earth, and are forced to cut off all contact with their friends and family as they’re cruelly discarded.

Sam’s arrival might help Rosie realise that her sheltered life was not the idyllic utopia she thought it was, but the horrors within the Fellowship were there all along. This society is run on a culture of coercive control, where brutality and abuse take place behind closed doors.

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Sam changes everything when he comes into their lives (Picture: Rekha Garton/Netflix)
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Mr Phillips wields unrestrained power over the Fellowship (Picture: Justin Downing/Netflix)

When Netflix released the trailer for Unchosen, TV fans were hooked right away, drawing instant parallels with films and TV shows like Midsommar and The Handmaid’s Tale. Nonetheless, it’s so rare to imagine a story like this set in modern-day England, which makes the reality around which this fictional tale is based feel that much more haunting.

Through Rosie’s eyes, I could see how someone who has only ever known this life would accept all she’s ever been told, and fear the unknown. Molly’s earnest performance tugged on my heartstrings, even when she frustratingly kept being drawn back into her toxic society.

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That frustration made me feel even more proud of her when she stood up for herself and called out behaviour that was not ok, knowing that doing so could at the least cause shame for her family, and at the most result in her being ostracised and separated from her daughter, Grace (Olivia Pickering).

The most impactful dramas on TV aren’t just a one-off thrill. They stay with you when the final episode has ended, making you question what you knew about certain parts of life, or even yourself. Unchosen demonstrates how important it is to look beyond the surface, delving deep until you discover what’s really bubbling underneath.

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There’s more to Mrs Phillips than meets the eye (Picture: Justin Downing/Netflix)
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Can Sam be trusted, or is he just a master manipulator? (Picture: Justin Downing/Netflix)

Rosie, a reserved and dutiful wife, is willing to rebel to do what’s morally right. Sam, a former prisoner, has kindness in his heart, but has also spent years refining his own skills of manipulation to ensure his survival. Adam, one of the most pious followers of their religion, is secretly harbouring a ruthless streak that his wife has never seen.

It’s plain to see that Mr Phillips is a dark and menacing figure. At first, his wife, Mrs Phillips (Siobhan Finneran), appears as though she is too – but the women in this series are not to be underestimated.

Verdict on Unchosen

Unchosen is, at times, a chilling watch, but you’ll be hooked from start to finish. And left with a desperate need to jump into some dark and fascinating internet rabbit holes.

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The horrifying violence inflicted by men in the drama is, at times, sadly no surprise, given the devastating world that we live in, but it is haunting nonetheless. I felt particularly unsettled watching Asa play such a sinister character, when I’ve come to know him so well as the kind-hearted Otis from Sex Education.

Fra’s masterfully cunning performance had me second-guessing Sam at every turn, changing my mind over whether I believed he had sincere intentions or was using Rosie for his own gain.

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The creative brains behind Unchosen couldn’t have chosen a better person to play a cult leader than Doctor Who star Christopher, with the nefarious air that Mr Phillips brings into every room he enters. And Siobhan stole every scene as Mrs Phillips, reminding me why I loved watching her so much as the sharp-tongued Miss O’Brien in Downton Abbey.

The thriller is coming out during what’s become an important release window for Netflix in the UK. In April 2024, the streaming platform launched the critically-acclaimed Baby Reindeer. In March 2025, Adolescence came out and became a global phenomenon.

Now, in April 2026, it’s Unchosen’s turn. Your next must-watch series has arrived – and you’re going to struggle not to binge it in one go.

Unchosen is available to stream from today on Netflix.

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