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Tuesday, June 2

Pontefract

2.48 Alma Latino
3.18 Avionics
3.48 Bravo Zulu
4.18 Diamont Katie NB
4.48 Distinction
5.18 Quantum Power

Southwell

2.30 Vocito
3.00 Ceowulf
3.30 For Her Glory
4.00 Kingofthefrontier
4.30 Jaf Imagoso
5.00 Captain Cool
5.30 This Sway

Wolverhampton

5.24 Kakirra
6.00 Mintana
6.30 Filey Beach
7.00 Mr Noble
7.30 Lady of Clover
8.00 Zoulette 
8.30 Musical Soldier
9.00 Study Up

Newcastle

6.15 Lawmans Blis
6.45 Havachoc
7.15 Pivotal Terms
7.45 Auntie Jo
8.15 Quiet Resolve Nap
8.45 Cable Beach

• Whistler Nap: Distinction 4.48 Pontefract
• Marlborough Map: Quiet Resolve 8.15 Newcastle

Wednesday, June 3

Nottingham

2.48 Menhaal
3.18 Terminology
3.48 Safe Harbor
4.18 A Major Payne
4.48 Mudita
5.18 Run This Way NB

Ripon

6.00 Hidden Gift
6.35 Gone By
7.10 Superfortress
7.42 Fortamour Nap
8.12 Wen Moon
8.42 Ziggy’s Avenger

Newton Abbot

2.30 Premier Fantasy
3.00 Doc McCoy
3.30 Black Occ
4.00 Jena d’Oudairies
4.30 Arctic Voyage
5.00 Cogital
5.30 Matty’s Mate

Warwick

6.20 Colibri Bleu
6.55 Tyson
7.30 Modern Style
8.00 Thickthorn Tom
8.30 Northern Air
9.00 Theonlywayiswessex

• Whistler Nap: Menhaal, 2.48 Nottingham
• Marlborough Nap: Fortamour, 7.42 Ripon

The village is a good place to move to if you want the benefits of quiet village life while still being near the city

The city of Cambridge is a hugely popular place to have a home with it often being named one of the best places to live in Britain. However, the city centre can often be extremely busy and is packed with people so if you are looking for somewhere quieter to live, you might want to try one of the villages surrounding Cambridge.

Fen Ditton is a small village found right on the edge of Cambridge and offers homeowners a relaxing place to escape to after a day in the city. To get into Cambridge, you can either take a bus, a 17-minute drive, or walk along the River Cam.

Thanks to its location on the River Cam, the area used to be important for trade with goods being delivered to the village throughout the medieval period to the 14th century. Fen Ditton was still used for some trade in the 19th century but it stopped when the railway line was opened.

The village is known for being a great place to watch The Bumps, annual rowing races held on the River Cam. A ferry used to run across the river to the Plough pub during the races to allow people to watch the rowers from the pub’s garden.

To this day, the Plough is still always packed while The Bumps are taking place with people enjoying a cold beer or glass of wine while watching the races. The pub also has plenty of bar snacks as well as full meals for those wanting something to eat.

The village has another pub called the King’s Head that was reopened last year. The pub holds regular events including live music nights, pub quizzes, and bingo.

Fen Ditton also has a restaurant called the Ancient Shepherds that was opened by the Michelin star chef, Mark Poynton. The restaurant offers three different set menus and a Sunday lunch and also has a few rooms for those who want to stay in the village.

If you are interested in moving to Fen Ditton, the average price of houses in the village is around £425,396 according to Rightmove. Semi-detached properties sold for around £504,950 and flats cost an average of £247,400.

This detached bungalow with three bedrooms was last sold in November last year for £375,000. This 5-bed detached house sold in July 2025 for £685,000.

Richard Gadd is one of the stars of the show – which sees its final episode go out on the BBC this evening – with a Doune personal trainer to the Hollywood hotshots helping his physical transformation for the show.

As audiences enjoyed the final thrilling action of an acclaimed BBC and HBO drama this week, the show’s main star has hailed the efforts of a Doune-based personal trainer on helping him undergo a physical transformation.

The final episode of the six-part drama ‘Half Man’ went out to audiences in the UK last night, with Scottish actor Richard Gadd playing the main role as Ruben Pallister.

Gadd’s change into the muscle-bound Ruben was part of a dedicated plan from the popular ‘Baby Reindeer’ actor to commit to the role.

The man responsible for helping Gadd build and maintain that physique required for his role is not a Hollywood trainer, but a sports therapist based in the Stirling village.

David Jenkins, who splits his time between film and television sets and his treatment room in Doune, spent seven months helping Gadd prepare for the physically demanding part.

By the end of filming, Gadd had gained 100lbs and was regularly lifting several tonnes of weight during each training session, training up to seven days a week and squeezing workouts in between the bare-chested fight scenes (or ‘taps aff’ takes as they were known on set) and continuing to train even on 16-hour workdays.

The pair trained together for months before filming began and continued throughout production to maintain the physique required for re-shoots and public appearances, from the BAFTAs and press interviews to participating in UNICEF’s Soccer Aid.

As a former prison physical education instructor, Jenkins drew on first-hand experience to help shape the realism of Gadd’s physical transformation.

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“He never cancelled a session,” Jenkins said. “He turned up every single time, even after the longest days on set.

“People see the performance on screen, but they don’t always see the discipline behind it.

“Richard was carrying an enormous workload creatively and physically. He could spend 11 hours on set, another five hours writing and then still turn up ready to train.

“It wasn’t just about adding size. It was about understanding how somebody like Ruben would realistically train, move and carry themselves.

“We’d celebrate with protein-only curries, no naan, no rice, then do it all again the next day.

The collaboration between Jenkins and Gadd reflects a growing but largely unseen part of Scotland’s expanding film and television industry, where productions increasingly rely on specialists to keep actors healthy and schedules on track.

Industry crews routinely work long days, while delays caused by injury or exhaustion can cost productions thousands of pounds per hour.

Jenkins, who previously worked in elite sport, says the demands placed on actors can rival those faced by professional athletes.

“People underestimate what lead actors are dealing with physically and mentally,” he said.

“You might have someone performing emotionally intense scenes while also training hard, sleeping irregularly and working extremely long days.

“The production machine only works if the cast can keep going.”

For the past 15 years, Jenkins has worked across film and TV, with credits including Outlaw King, Outlander and upcoming productions including Blood of My Blood.

During filming for Outlaw King, Jenkins worked closely with Chris Pine, at one point strapping the actor’s injured shoulder between takes to allow him to continue with gruelling battle scenes.

Pine later gifted Jenkins the sword used in the production alongside a handwritten note thanking him for “saving” him during filming.

Jenkins has also worked with undisputed boxing champion Josh Taylor and a host of touring recording artists.

Away from set, Jenkins and Gadd have remained close friends since filming wrapped, with plans to meet up together in the US during the World Cup.

The sports therapist even presented Gadd with a tongue-in-cheek “Best Trainer 2025” trophy created on a 3D printer to mark the end of filming.

Jenkins concluded: “People only see the finished performance. “They don’t see the months of work behind it, the long days and the mental resilience needed just to keep going.

“The TV and film industry demands a huge amount from actors, both physically and mentally. My job is to make sure they are ready for action when the camera rolls.”

‘Half Man’ is available now on the BBC iPlayer.

Undated handout file photo originally issued on 07/12/25 by Hampshire Police of Henry Nowak. Sikh man Vickrum Digwa has been jailed at Southampton Crown Court for life with a minimum term of 21 years for the murder of 18-year-old student Henry Nowak. Digwa stabbed Henry to death with a Sikh kirpan ceremonial knife five times in the incident in Belmont Road, Southampton, on December 3 2025. Issue date: Monday June 01, 2026.

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President Donald Trump signed an executive order on artificial intelligence Tuesday, less than two weeks after postponing a White House ceremony over his concerns that a similar policy could dull America’s edge on AI technology.

The order establishes a framework for the federal government to vet the national security risks of the most advanced AI systems for up to a month before their public release. The government will be able to work with trusted partners “that will have early access to covered frontier models to promote secure innovation and strengthen the cybersecurity of critical infrastructure,” the order says.

It was not immediately clear to what extent the order differed from the one he declined to sign on May 21.

Trump canceled an Oval Office event with tech industry executives last month because he did not like what he saw in the earlier version of the order’s text. “We’re leading China, we’re leading everybody, and I don’t want to do anything that’s going to get in the way of that lead,” Trump told reporters at the time.

That directive was characterized as a voluntary collaboration with participating U.S.-based tech companies, including Anthropic, OpenAI and Google.

The Greater Cambridge Partnership (GCP) says the works on Station Road near Shepreth railway station will provide safer crossings and improved routes for walking, wheeling and cycling

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CambridgeshireLive readers have been responding to news that a road adjacent to Shepreth railway station will be closed to motor vehicles for approximately three weeks from Monday, 1 June, while enhancement works are carried out.

The Greater Cambridge Partnership (GCP) confirmed that Station Road will be shut at the Shepreth level crossing. Motorists will be unable to use the crossing to travel to and from Barrington Road during this period.

Access to the station, local businesses and Docwra’s Close will remain available, controlled by temporary traffic lights. Pedestrian routes, including across the level crossing, will remain open. A diversion route will be established for vehicles.

The works form part of the Melbourn Greenway scheme, which seeks to make walking, wheeling and cycling between Melbourn and Cambridge more straightforward and safer. The GCP states that Shepreth will benefit from new, more accessible crossing points, including one outside Shepreth Village Hall.

Additionally, new double yellow lines on Station Road will be introduced to reduce congestion and enhance safety near the level crossing. A new 20mph zone will extend from the Barrons Green / Fowlmere Road junction to Shepreth railway station.

The project also includes raised tables at key junctions on Fowlmere Road to reduce traffic speed and facilitate safer crossings. Further traffic-calming measures on Fowlmere Road will include speed humps, a reduced speed limit, and improved street lighting.

The plans and road closures have prompted strong reactions from readers. One commenter, Danieal wrote: “Another waste of money.”

Rhodabike adds: “Yet another village falling victim to the GCP’s anti-car, congestion-generating arrogance.”

Dagough states: “It is time someone got the GCP under control. They are pursuing a minority anti-car agenda in our villages. They are unelected zealots”

Trumplad says: “If you think this is a problem, wait until they close Long Road for 6 to 13 weeks!”

Freddly quotes: “‘Works also include raised tables…’ – it’s important that these are tall and steep enough to damage a 2026 SUV if taken at speed. The design of modern SUVs makes low, gentle ones ineffective. Making them steep will save lives.”

Nocyclinganywhere replies: “Have you thought about police and ambulance and fire appliances going over them , I don’t think that will will save lives when they have to slow down for them or find alternative routes.”

Whynot2 answers: “And what of the small city cars and small family cars are you personally going to pay for the damage that the cars may obtain from going over one of your tall speed bumps?”

Do you believe that the completed roadworks will benefit everyone in the surrounding areas? Comment below or HERE to have your say.

Sixteen-year-old William was last seen in Spennymoor on Saturday (May 30) but he may have links to Peterlee, Hartlepool and Durham City.

Durham Police say he was last seen wearing a black puffer body warmer, a black Gucci cap and a gold belcher chain.

He is described as 6ft 3inches with brown hair.

Police have appealed for help in their search for missing 16-year-old Spennymoor teen William. (Image: DURHAM CONSTABULARY)

Anyone with information is asked to call Durham Police on 101.

Neighbours claimed Jo Shaw had ‘been complaining to the police for some time’ before her death

An investigation will look into how police handled ‘years of calls’ from a Bristol mum who was killed in a ‘deliberate’ house explosion caused by her ex.

Jo Shaw, 35, reportedly ushered a child to safety shortly before the blast, which also killed her former partner Ryan Kelly, 41, on May 3, after he arrived at her address in Sterncourt Road with an explosive device, neighbours say.

The mum was described as telling a child to leave the home to play outside on a trampoline when an argument broke out between her and Kelly, previously convicted for serving as a foot soldier in a local drugs gang, shortly before the explosion, the Mirror reports.

The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) confirmed it was investigating the interaction between Ms Shaw, Kelly and Avon and Somerset Police. Reports suggest that the mum had contacted the force to report her ex’s dangerous behaviour on several occasions beforehand.

“She had been complaining to the police for some time before this incident, and he had been harassing her,” neighbour Stuart Blanchard previously told the Mirror.

“I’d heard the shouting before while having breakfast, something like ‘get out, get out’ but there’s something every week in this area so I didn’t go out.

“Then there was a bang, it shook my front door. But my friend heard the kicking so went over. I thought it was a gas explosion so stayed inside. It’s a shock for everyone because they were a really nice family,” he added. “I cannot believe it has happened.”

Avon and Somerset Police last contacted Ms Shaw four days before the explosion, according to the IOPC, which added its investigation would look at past incidents over a five-year period, from May 2021.

“My thoughts and sympathies are with everyone affected at this very difficult time,” said IOPC director Derrick Campbell. “We are independent of the police, and it is important that we carry out a thorough investigation, to fully establish the circumstances of what happened prior to the tragic events of May 3.

“There is a significant history of police involvement in relation to Mr Kelly’s behaviour, including allegations of stalking, harassment and assault which we need to examine as part of our investigation.

“We are reviewing extensive documentation detailing that history as part of our inquiries. We will be keeping all interested parties updated as our investigation, which is at an early stage, progresses.”

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The cause of the explosion is currently being treated as deliberate by Avon and Somerset Police – with Ms Shaw’s death therefore being recorded as a homicide. No one else is being investigated in connection with her death.

Three other people, including a child, sustained minor injuries in the blast. The force had previously said a call was received from a person inside the house at 6.17am reporting a domestic-related incident, saying a man they knew had forced entry to the house.

The caller remained on the line while officers were dispatched to the house and at 6.30am the caller told police the man was believed to be in possession of an explosive device. About two minutes later there was an explosion at the property, in which Ms Shaw and Mr Kelly died.

The change of use proposal for the vacant retail unit in the High Street was recommended for approval by a Redcar and Cleveland Council planning officer, but turned down by members of the local authority’s regulatory committee.

Applicant Raman Amiri’s bid to create a shawarma-related venture on the site of the former Jubilee’s card shop belonging to late businessman Kenny Surtees attracted 123 objections from residents, with ward and neighbouring councillors also unhappy at the plans.

Mr Amiri did not appear before a meeting of the committee in support of his application and to answer questions, while members expressed doubts about whether there was sufficient space in the end terraced property to house a fully-fledged restaurant.

What the report said

The officer’s report said: “The premises was previously operated as a card shop which fell within the E use class. 

“The use of the premises solely as a restaurant would not require consent as a restaurant also falls within the E use class. 

“The proposal seeks to change the use of the premises to be a mix of restaurant (use class E) and hot food takeaway (use class sui generis) which would suggest that the takeaway element would not be ancillary to the main use as a restaurant.”

Residents complained about an over-concentration of fast food takeaways in the area – the proportion of which would further exceed the five per cent threshold of commercial units in hot food takeaway use as per council policy – a potential increase in food waste and litter, and illegal parking, along with a desire to see more independent/general shops.

Normanby ward councillor Curt Pugh said: “Normanby High Street already has more than enough takeaways. 

“Residents repeatedly tell me they want a wider mix of shops and services, and the council itself has recognised the need to limit the number of hot food outlets.”

He added: “There are also serious concerns about the impact on nearby residents. 

“Cooking smells, extractor fans, late-night customers, and delivery traffic will affect the flats above and the houses close by.”

Public Health South Tees was another objector.

The council planning officer’s view was that, as the new venture was not proposed to be open beyond 7pm each day and not late into the evening like most other hot food takeaways, this along with the mixed use aspect, meant that on balance the principle of a change of use was acceptable and it would also bring a vacant unit back into use.

Plans don’t ‘add up’

Eston councillor Stephen Martin said: “We need more diverse high streets and just filling them with fast food outlets isn’t acceptable. 

“Our residents deserve better and the health of our community should be a high priority.”

Cllr Martin said the plans included no real seating area, in the sense of people sat at tables, with benches and stools instead.

He said the application did not “add up” in terms of space for restaurant seating as it was a “very small space”.

Cllr Martin said: “Is it a restaurant or is it just somewhere where you quickly sit down and wait for your food to come?”

He also said Normanby’s proportion of takeaways set against the overall number of available commercial units was more than eight per cent.

Cllr Martin also said while the proposed opening hours were 9am to 7pm, he questioned “who was going to be buying a shawarma at 9 o’clock in the morning?”

He said: “In three months time the applicant may have sought to apply for different timescales, for instance it may not open to 1pm or 2pm and then go onto midnight.

“Then we’d be in the same situation as everywhere else where lots of shops are closed during the day and then open up at night.”

The east coast has seen a hail and thunderstorm leading to flash flooding.

Whitby has been particularly affected with many roads in the town flooded.

According to the Met Office the weather for the region for the rest of the week remains unsettled and rather cool throughout, with rain and showers.

This Evening and Tonight:

Any heavy showers will soon clear eastwards, leaving a largely dry night with clear spells developing for a time. Staying generally cloudy across western areas, with a few light showers. A mild and breezy night. Minimum temperature 10 °C.

Wednesday:

Increasingly cloudy, ahead of a band of rain sweeping east across the region. Sunny spells and blustery showers in the afternoon, with hail and thunder. Showers persisting in the evening. Maximum temperature 18 °C.

Outlook for Thursday to Sat