The 20-year-old has been serving an indefinite sentence after being convicted of two robberies which left two women and police officers seriously injured

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An escaped prisoner has been arrested after absconding from North Manchester Hospital, where he had been transferred from a secure a hospital facility to receive medical treatment.Sudanese national Marwan Jumaa, 20, who is deemed to be a risk to himself and others, is serving an indefinite secure hospital sentence for attacking two women.He escaped after being transferred from his secure hospital facility to North Manchester Hospital for medical treatment on Tuesday evening.Police had issued an urgent appeal for any information or intelligence on his whereabouts, but announced in the early hours of Friday that he had been arrested by a member of Lancashire Constabulary.

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A Greater Manchester Police (GMP) statement said: “Thank you to everyone who shared and responded to our appeal earlier this evening to help locate wanted man Marwan Jumaa.“Following extensive enquiries, we can confirm that Jumaa has been arrested by our colleagues at Lancashire Constabulary. He is currently in their custody.”Detective Superintendent Nicola McCulloch, of GMP’s serious crime division, said: “This has been a fast-paced investigation which has involved a significant number of officers and resources from Greater Manchester Police.“An observant Lancashire Constabulary officer recognised Jumaa and acted swiftly to arrest him. He will now be returned to a secure hospital facility.“I would like to thank the public for their support following our appeal. Our call handlers received a considerable amount of information from members of the public and that assistance has been invaluable in helping us locate Jumaa.

“We are extremely grateful for the support shown throughout this investigation.”A CCTV video, which showed Jumaa casually leaving the hospital unaccompanied in a light blue T-shirt, had earlier been circulated by police.Court records seen by the Press Association show that in January this year Jumaa pleaded guilty to three offences at Woolwich Crown Court.The offences, all committed on July 17 last year in London, were assaulting an emergency worker, a police officer, the robbery of a woman and inflicting grievous bodily harm on a second woman.Jumaa had been held at HMP Belmarsh in March and sentenced for the offences in April this year.

By CLAIRE DUFFIN, SENIOR REPORTER

Published: 12:26 BST, 16 July 2026 | Updated: 02:20 BST, 17 July 2026

It’s the time of year families jet off abroad on holiday. 

But we should abandon overseas vacations and enjoy our own gardens at home in August instead, Alan Titchmarsh has said. 

The TV horticulturist said flowers in the UK in August ‘can give the Med a run for its money’ and anyone who ‘shuns the bright lights of Torremolinos and the Costa del Sol’ during the school holidays will reap botanical rewards from their decision to stay home.

He told BBC Gardeners’ World magazine: ‘It’s amazing how many gardeners write off August’.

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Titchmarsh said even though the ‘generous flush of flowers and foliage that typifies May and June’ might have passed there is ‘much pleasure to be had in staying at home and admiring those plants and flowers that are more measured in their growth rate, and which repay the patient gardener who shuns the bright lights of Torremolinos and the Costa del Sol during the school hols.’

Alan Titchmarsh, 77, said anyone who shuns the bright lights of Torremolinos and the Costa del Sol’ during the school holidays will reap botanical rewards from their decision to stay home.

He said an English garden in summer (pictured) could ‘give the Med a run for its money’

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‘After all, some of the best flowers of August can give the Med a run for its money when it comes to brilliance. Dahlias are a case in point,’ he said. 

‘You don’t get them rushing to display their wares in June; heavens no!

‘They know that by waiting until the summer proper arrives they will bring their unsubtle brilliance to any garden that can offer them sunshine and beefy soil.’

He added: ‘So if, thanks to the ups and downs of life, you find that a fortnight away this summer is out of the question, nip down to your local nursery or garden centre, and add to your beds and borders a few flowers that give of their best when the early blooms have faded.

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‘Your spirits will rise and your bank balance will not sink by very much. Happy summer!’

Other flowers that bloom in August include coneflower (echinacea); rose campions (Lychnis coronaria) and cape fuchsias (Phygelius). 

Last year, Titchmarsh, 77, revealed he had downsized from his £4 million home in Hampshire because he worried he would not be able to look after the sprawling four-acre plot in the countryside. 

He had tended to the garden at his home in Holybourne, near Alton, Hants, for 23 years, but moved to a new property with a plot that is one and a half acres large.

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Titchmarsh and his wife put their home on the market in September last year for £3.95 million.

The couple bought the Grade-II listed Georgian manor in 2002.

The stunning property dates back to 1690 and Titchmarsh had carried out significant renovations.

A nutritionist has debunked five health myths as social media trends leave Britons more confused than ever about what they should be doing to stay healthy.

Three in five people, or 60 per cent, feel overwhelmed by the amount of health and wellbeing advice online, a study has found.

More than half, 57 per cent, have followed health advice after seeing it on social media, while 46 per cent have bought a supplement or wellness product because of advice they have seen online.

High protein foods are the wellness trend Britons are most likely to have noticed, cited by 48 per cent, followed by weight loss jab-friendly food options at 37 per cent. 

The research by Wild Nutrition suggests the trends attracting the most attention can be some of the most difficult to understand.

Gut health products and high-fibre foods, including fibremaxxing (a social media trend to eat as much fibre as possible), topped the list of confusing wellness areas at 68 per cent.

Protein intake followed at 42 per cent, while 38 per cent were unsure whether different supplements could conflict with one another. 

Isabelle Nunn, Head of Nutrition Science and Formulation at Wild Nutrition, has exposed the biggest health myths floating around on social media.

1. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day

Three quarters of adults, 75 per cent, believe the familiar claim, but Ms Nunn said there is no universal rule that makes breakfast the most important meal for everybody.

She said individual routines and needs matter more, although breakfast can provide a useful opportunity to add fibre and nutrients. 

Porridge oats topped with raspberries, nuts and seeds is one simple way to build a more balanced first meal.

2. You need to detox after overindulging

Six in ten Britons, 60 per cent, think a cleanse or detox is needed after a period of rich food or drinking. 

But the body already has systems, including the liver and kidneys, which continually process and remove waste. 

Ms Nunn recommends returning to balanced meals, regular hydration and sufficient sleep instead.

3. Apple cider vinegar can burn fat

More than half of adults, 54 per cent, believe the kitchen cupboard staple can help the body burn fat, a claim repeated in countless morning routine and weight loss videos. 

Ms Nunn said it can be used in dressings and meals but should not be treated as a shortcut to losing weight.

Isabelle Nunn, Head of Nutrition Science and Formulation at Wild Nutrition, has warned Britons not to rely on dramatic health claims or rigid wellness rules

4. You need electrolytes even when you are not exercising

More than two in five people, 42 per cent, believe they should drink electrolyte products regardless of how active they have been. 

Electrolytes may be useful after prolonged exercise, heavy sweating or illness, but most people do not need to add them automatically to every drink, says Ms Nunn.

5. The highest dose supplement gives the greatest benefit

A third of adults, 33 per cent, assume a larger dose must make a vitamin or supplement more effective. 

Ms Nunn said supplement quality and suitability are more important than chasing the biggest number on a label and advised consumers to choose products according to individual needs and professional guidance.

She said: ‘Consuming more fibre is one of the simplest goals we can focus on. Fibre is not just key to digestive health, it has far reaching benefits for mind, body and mood. It feeds the trillions of microbes in our gut, which are responsible for supporting energy, hormonal balance and even how well we sleep.’

The nutritionist added beans, pulses, oats, seeds, fruit, vegetables and wholegrains were all simple ways to increase fibre, and people should be particularly suspicious of advice promising dramatic results from one ingredient, product or strict rule.

No affordable housing is proposed as part of the scheme

A developer has been given the green light to increase the number of new flats built on a major development at a former mill. The plans, submitted to Peterborough City Council by MJS Construction, will see Whitworth Mill alongside three new blocks offer a total of 80 flats.

Developers Lioncross Properties initially sought permission to turn the 19th century Whitworth Mill building and surrounding land at Fletton Quays in Peterborough into commercial buildings and flats.

The previously approved scheme proposed the conversion of Whitworth Mill to three commercial units on the ground floor, with 18 residential flats above. In addition, the council initially granted permission for the construction of 44 flats across three new buildings.

However, in the newly approved proposals by MJS Construction, Whitworth Mill will now accommodate a single retail space on the ground floor, along with two residential units.

The former flour mill will be converted into 23 flats, while the units will comprise 57 flats, totalling 80. The flats will include a mix of sizes including one-bedroom and two-bedroom flats.

As previously, no affordable housing is proposed as part of the scheme. The new blocks have been designed to step up away from the Mill ensuring it retains its prominence, according to the plans.

The developer said the previous applications had demonstrated that the scheme will “sit comfortably on the site and compliment the surrounding buildings”. Peterborough City Council has now approved the new plans.

Donald Trump accused China of infiltrating 220 million American voter files in what he called the biggest election meddling scheme in history in a dramatic primetime address to the nation from the White House.

The President also accused Venezuela of being behind a campaign to influence US elections and claimed the ‘deep state’ was part of a widespread cover-up in a speech that revived his allegations of fraud in his 2020 loss to Joe Biden.

‘The People’s Republic of China carried out what is believed to be the largest compromise of election data in history, resulting in China’s illicit acquisition of 220 million U.S. voter files,’ the President alleged.

‘That information includes names, addresses, phone numbers, political party preferences, and other sensitive data,’ he added.

No evidence of voting machine insecurity or fraud in the 2020 election has been established. Trump’s claims have come under heightened scrutiny; some major broadcast networks like ABC and NBC refused to carry his remarks live.

‘In a rare move, NBC and ABC fake news have both said that they would not cover this speech,’ Trump stated. ‘They know how corrupt our system is and … They and others in the media are part of a plot.’

A March 2021 US intelligence report assessed that China did not deploy interference efforts.’ It also concluded that Beijing considered but did not deploy influence operations on the 2020 election. 

Trump claimed that China wanted him to lose the 2020 election. ‘I was wise to them, charged them billions and billions of dollars worth of tariffs,’ Trump said of his first term. 

He also accused ex-dictator of Venezuela Nicolas Maduro of conspiring to meddle in US elections

Trump also announced the release of hundreds of previously classified files about US elections.

Referencing newly declassified files, Trump said that some documents reveal ‘that members of the deep state’ worked to ‘actively suppress and downplay information about the extent of China’s sinister election rally.’

Referring to another newly released CIA report, Trump said the Nicolas Maduro regime developed methods to digitally alter vote totals in ways that could not be detected, even with an audit, no matter how deep they went.’

The 2021 report also claims that though ex-Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro may have wanted to sway US public opinion against Trump during the 2020 election, he lacked the ability to do so. 

The President has maintained for the better part of a decade that he won the 2020 election against Joe Biden. 

The administration has been investigating the circumstances of Trump’s 2020 loss, including the seizure of election records in Fulton County, Georgia, the hotly contested area around Atlanta.

The President’s fresh allegations about the 2020 election had his MAGA supporters in an uproar about the alleged plot against the Republican.

‘This may be the most important Oval Office address since the Cuban Missile Crisis,’ Ohio Republican Senator Bernie Moreno wrote on X. ‘The time for complacency with China is over.’

Trump accused China of accessing 220 million American voter files

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United States Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard was spotted in February after the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) executed a search warrant for the Fulton County Election Hub and Operation Center

Meanwhile, Democrats bemoaned the address as a tireless rehashing of the Republican’s longstanding gripes and that his claims lacked evidence. 

Beyond the White House, a significant portion of Republicans believe the 2020 election was ‘stolen.’ 

According to an April Reuters poll, nearly two in three Republicans (63 percent) agree that the 2020 contest was stolen from Trump via election fraud. 

One in five (21 percent) independents agreed, while just 9 percent of Democrats also said the 2020 election was taken from Trump. 

The speech comes amid the backdrop of the administration’s efforts to have the Senate pass the SAVE America Act. 

If passed, the measure implements election reforms such as requiring proof of US citizenship to register or update voter registrations for federal elections. 

It also would mandate the removal of noncitizens from voter rolls and force states to check federal databases to see if voters are allowed to cast ballots. 

The measure has passed the House but has been stalled in the Senate, where it would need 60 votes to pass, including support from a handful of Senate Democrats. 

Critics say the bill establishes barriers preventing eligible voters from casting ballots, while proponents argue it secures the electoral process. 

The White House announced the address on Monday but gave few details about what the special event would focus on. 

The following day, the President teased, ‘What we’re going to talk about Thursday, it doesn’t get bigger because without free and fair elections, you don’t have a country.’

‘We’ll be discussing other things too, but it’s going to be a very big announcement’

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Thursday said that the US ‘Should have the safest and most secure elections in the history of the world … and what the President will be speaking about tonight will show you that perhaps that is not the case.’

Certain broadcasters were concerned about the speech; ABC and NBC chose to stream the remarks as opposed to broadcasting them on their networks. 

Two women have been rushed to hospital after the shocking incident this evening.

Two women have been rushed to hospital after a car crashed through a barrier on a bridge and landed on the M8 motorway. The incident happened at around 8:40pm on Thursday between Renfrew Road and junction 27 of the motorway, near Paisley.

Two women have been taken to hospital but no more information is available on their condition at this stage. Emergency services remain at the scene and the M8 has been closed westbound.

It is understood the vehicle crashed into a barrier on Renfrew Road and landed on the motorway. An image from the scene shows the grey vehicle lying on the motorway as a number of bystanders gather nearby.

Smashed glass and debris from the vehicle can be seen on the tarmac. Road users are advised diversions are in place and to expect delays when travelling in the area.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “The M8 is closed westbound at Junction 27, White Cart Viaduct in Paisley, following a one-car crash reported around 8.40pm on Thursday, 16 July, 2026.

“Renfrew Road is also closed between Abbotsinch Retail Park roundabout and Arkleston Road roundabout due to associated damage to barriers.

“Two females have been taken to hospital for treatment. Emergency services are in attendance and enquiries are ongoing.

“Motorists are advised to avoid the area and use an alternative route”

A Traffic Scotland spokesperson said: “Junction 27, White Cart Viaduct. The M8 is closed westbound due to a road traffic collision.

“Drivers should use caution on approach and expect delays. Traffic is being diverted locally.”

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The incident happened involved the theft of headwear at 3.25pm on May 26 in Whitby.

North Yorkshire Police have launched a CCTV appeal, as the person pictured could have information that could assist officers.

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A force spokesperson said: “If you have any information that could assist our investigation, please contact us online in the first instance:

• Email: scott.nixon@northyorkshire.police.uk

• Online: Visit our website, select ‘Tell us about’, then choose ‘An existing case or report’

• Live chat: Available via our website, Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm

“If you are unable to use these options, please call North Yorkshire Police on 101.

“Please quote reference 12260096204 when providing information.

Happily, none of Northern Ireland’s coastal spots were ranked among the bottom 30. Conversely, one made it into the ‘best’ list in this year’s Which? seaside town rankings

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The best seaside town in Northern Ireland has been crowned – and it’s not Ballycastle or Portrush.

Each year, the readers of Which? vote on which coastal spot is their favourite. It’s been another bad year for England’s Bognor Regis, which came last for a second year in a row. Visitors complained of how expensive it is and how the place feels rundown.

Happily, none of Northern Ireland’s coastal spots were ranked among the bottom 30. Conversely, one made it into the ‘best’ list.

There are a number of contenders. Portrush in County Antrim is probably the country’s best-known seaside town. It sits on a jagged peninsula and features three massive sandy beaches.

Newcastle in County Down is another classic. It sits directly between the Irish Sea and the massive Mourne Mountains. It is the perfect mix of mountain hikes and seaside strolls. So is Ballycastle in County Antrim. The historic market town is regularly voted one of the best places to live. It has a beautiful Blue Flag beach and a bustling traditional harbour.

But it’s none of these that made it into the Which? list. That honour goes to Portstewart in County Derry.

Portstewart is one of the prettiest spots on Northern Ireland’s Causeway Coast, and it’s easy to see why people love it. Portstewart Strand is a big draw. The two-mile Blue Flag beach is managed by the National Trust and backs onto a dramatic dune system. What makes it unusual is that you can drive right onto the sand, which is a big plus if you’ve got kids or gear to haul. It’s great for swimming, surfing, paddleboarding, or just a long walk through the dunes.

Beyond the beach, there’s a lot to like. The Promenade harks back to the Victorian-era seafront with cafes, ice cream parlours, and sea views. It’s the social heart of the town, especially in summer.

Much like Broadstairs in Kent, Portstewart has an ice cream dynasty called Morelli’s. The ice cream institution sits on the Prom and has been running since the early 1900s.

If you’re minded to play golf, then you’ll love Portstewart Golf Club. It has three courses, including a championship links course right along the coast. Royal Portrush, one of the world’s top links courses, is nearby too.

For the more culturally minded, Flowerfield Arts Centre was Northern Ireland’s first. It’s set in a Victorian mansion and has exhibitions and events year-round.

The town is brilliantly placed as a base for exploring the wider coast, providing easy access to the Giant’s Causeway, Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge, Dunluce Castle, and Mussenden Temple. The area’s also become a bit of a pilgrimage spot for Game of Thrones fans, thanks to nearby filming locations.

Compared to buzzier Portrush next door, Portstewart tends to feel a little quieter and more residential. It is a nice base if you want proximity to the sights without quite as much bustle.

TOP 30 SEASIDE TOWNS & VILLAGES

1. Bamburgh — 84%
2. Tynemouth — 82%
3. St Andrews — 81%
4. Aldeburgh — 80%
5. Crail — 80%
6. Frinton-on-Sea — 80%
7. Portmeirion — 80%
8. St Davids — 79%
9. Bude — 78%
10. Southwold — 78%
11. North Berwick — 77%
12. Plockton — 77%
13. St Ives — 77%
14. Swanage — 77%
15. Lyme Regis — 76%
16. Lytham St Annes — 76%
17. Portstewart — 76%
18. Conwy — 75%
19. Dornoch — 75%
20. Filey — 75%
21. Lynmouth — 75%
22. Sidmouth — 75%
23. St Mawes — 75%
24. Tenby — 75%
25. Tobermory — 75%
26. Wells-next-the-Sea — 75%
27. Whitley Bay — 75%
28. Broadstairs — 74%
29. Falmouth — 74%
30. Llandudno — 74%

BOTTOM 30 SEASIDE TOWNS & VILLAGES

1. Ilfracombe — 57%
2. Minehead — 57%
3. Bridlington — 56%
4. Cleethorpes — 56%
5. Fishguard — 56%
6. Seaton — 56%
7. Torquay — 56%
8. Abersoch — 55%
9. Colwyn Bay — 55%
10. Morecambe — 55%
11. Newquay — 55%
12. Barry Island — 54%
13. Skegness — 54%
14. Mablethorpe — 53%
15. Margate — 53%
16. Paignton — 53%
17. Southport — 53%
18. Herne Bay — 52%
19. Littlehampton — 51%
20. New Brighton — 51%
21. Weston-super-Mare — 50%
22. Burnham-on-Sea — 48%
23. Clacton-on-Sea — 48%
24. Southend-on-Sea — 47%
25. Bangor — 46%
26. Blackpool — 46%
27. Fleetwood — 46%
28. Great Yarmouth — 46%
29. Lowestoft — 46%
30. Bognor Regis — 41%

Results are based on an online survey conducted in January-February 2026 of 5,320 Which? Connect panel members who spoke about 11,999 experiences of visiting a UK seaside town for leisure purposes in the previous 12 months.

Nearly all the men had intermediate or high-risk prostate cancer – but 10 years after treatment only two had died from the disease.

These outcomes are as good as surgery or radiotherapy, but with less than half the risk of side effects such as urine leakage or loss of sexual function.

Joint senior author Professor Hashim Ahmed, consultant urologist at Imperial College London and Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, said the findings demonstrated that “focal therapy delivers excellent long-term cancer control across a broad range of patients”.

“It makes a compelling case for more centres to offer this treatment,” he added.

Focal therapy was introduced more than 20 years ago but at present only about 1,000 men a year in the UK receive it – despite there being up to 15,000 who could benefit.

The therapy is not suitable for men whose cancer is in multiple parts of their prostate or has spread beyond the gland.