Emergency services were called to the junction of Haughton Green and Haughton Road just before 6.46am on Thursday (September 17).

The motorcyclist was taken to hospital with what are believed to be “minor injuries”.

A spokesperson from Durham Police said: “We were called to reports of a road traffic collision involving a car and a motorbike just before 6.45am this morning.

“The motorcyclist was taken to hospital with what are believed to be minor injuries to his back.

“No one else was injured.”

A North East Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We received a call at 6.39am on Thursday, September 17 to reports of a road traffic incident on the junction of Haughton Green and Haughton Road in Darlington.

 “We dispatched an ambulance crew to the scene and transported one patient to Darlington Memorial Hospital for further treatment.”

Patrick Clancy says he has tried to find solace by talking to his dead children in his first interview since his ex-wife Lindsay’s mistrial. 

The grieving father, 38, told 60 Minutes that he appeals to his late children for comfort in a sit down with Ross Douthat which will air on Sunday.

Asked what he tells his deceased children Cora, five, Dawson, three, and eight-month-old Callan, Patrick said: ‘”Help me”… All the time.’

Lindsay Clancy‘s murder trial collapsed earlier this month after the jury deadlocked 11-1, with one holdout juror refusing to find her not guilty by reason of insanity.

Patrick’s interview comes after he faced a barrage of sickening threats and accusations by online sleuths during the trial, with some even alleging he was responsible for his children’s deaths. 

In a statement through his lawyer after the mistrial, Patrick promised ‘consequences’ for true crime creators who made the baseless and cruel allegations.

‘Over the past months, Patrick Clancy and his family have been subjected to a relentless, escalating and destructive defamation campaign,’ the statement read.

‘This campaign of misinformation has been launched and promoted by minor celebrities, so-called influencers and outright conspiracy theorists who appear intent on boosting their own social media profiles and potential profit by publishing what they know to be outright falsehoods that Patrick was somehow involved in the death of his young children and other vile claims.’ 

Asked by interviewer Ross Douthat what he tells his dead children, Clancy said: ”Help me’… All the time’

Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial ended in a controversial mistrial earlier this month, with her jury ending in an 11-1 deadlock as one holdout juror refused to acquit her by reason of insanity

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Patrick said at the time that the ‘insatiable media coverage’ had created a ‘fever pitch’ of allegations and scrutiny on him, while he continues to deal with the unimaginable loss of his children at the same time. 

‘(This) has resulted in real life threats to his reputation, livelihood, and life,’ his attorney said in his statement. 

‘Patrick has no choice but to address this situation – with the clear goal of stopping injurious behavior, creating accountability for lies that are self-serving to the perpetrators, and being able to return his attention to what matters: preserving the memory of Cora, Dawson and Callan Clancy and supporting other women facing perinatal mental health challenges.

‘Enough is enough – this spread of blatant and baseless falsehoods must stop. 

‘Those responsible should understand that there will be consequences, and every appropriate measure will be pursued to hold them accountable, including legally. Law enforcement has been notified.’

Patrick filed for divorce from his wife in February 2024, a year after she killed their three young children by strangling them with exercise bands at the family’s home in Massachusetts. 

Lindsay never denied killing the children but asked the court to find her not guilty by reason of insanity, citing alleged post partum psychosis and over medication. 

Patrick remarried in April and now lives in New York City with new wife Rachel Danis

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Lindsay Clancy strangled her three children, Cora, five, Dawson, three, and eight-month-old Callan in 2023

Patrick remarried in April and now lives in New York City with new wife Rachel Danis. 

After Lindsay’s high-profile murder trial ended in a deadlock, prosecutors are yet to say if they intend to re-try her for murder or offer her a plea deal. 

This week, it was revealed that she has hired one of the attorneys who worked with acquitted accused killer Karen Read, as she seeks to have her murder case dismissed.

Lindsay hired veteran Boston defense attorney Martin Weinberg to argue the case should be dismissed on the grounds of double jeopardy and ‘related matters,’ a Plymouth Superior Court filing on Tuesday revealed.

Double jeopardy refers to a Fifth Amendment right protected by the Constitution that states no person shall be punished for the same crime twice after being found innocent or guilty.

It is unclear whether a dismissal on double jeopardy grounds will work for Lindsay since her first trial ended in a hung jury and no verdict was reached.

The change that has caused frustration among film fans is that customers are no longer able to book tickets for fellow Unlimited members.

Instead, anyone paying for the monthly subscription can only book a ticket for themselves, meaning they will need to change their seats once tickets have been booked if they want to sit next to another Unlimited member.

Can you clarify that this means I won’t be able to book 3 seats together so myself and 2 other unlimited members can sit next to each other?

I’ve been an Unlimited holder for ages and routinely go with my friends/family but I’ll probably cancel if this is the case.@cineworld pic.twitter.com/THNryOIGBj

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— Andy Vaughan (@andysvaughan) September 15, 2026

A message shared with Cineworld customers said: “You will no longer be able to book tickets for family members or friends who also have an Unlimited membership.

“Each Unlimited member will need to book their own tickets.

“Our Unlimited Terms will be updated to reflect this change.”

People shared their frustration across social media, including on X, where one person said: “Dear @cineworld my son is disabled and has an unlimited card.

“How am I meant to book tickets for him online?

“Why have you changed a good system and replaced it with this.

“The person who came up this needs sacking.”

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Someone else said they want the system to return to how it was previously: “@cineworld please tell me this is something you can reverse.

“It’s going to be a nightmare for people trying to book shows with friends & families and being able to ensure you can get seats together.

“Not quite sure how this is a smoother booking experience.”

This person commented: “The new update to the @cineworld app is so awful it’s upset me enough to start posting on this app again”.

Adding: “I’ve been thinking of cancelling my unlimited for a while and I think this has swung it :(”.

Cineworld customers start petition to reverse Unlimited ticket booking change

Unhappy with the change to the membership, some Cineworld customers have signed a petition which calls for it to be reversed.

The petition, titled “Restore booking privileges for Cineworld Unlimited members”, has been signed 230 times at the time of writing.

It was started by Simon Cooke on Change.org and includes details of the impact the Cineworld change is having on customers: “Unfortunately, this feature has been revoked, and it has deeply affected our cultural and social outings.

“For many Unlimited members like myself, the joy of sharing these cinematic experiences with loved ones has been significantly curtailed.

“It’s not just about watching films; it’s about connecting, sharing emotions and creating memories with those who matter most to us.

“Cineworld’s decision to remove this feature may seem minor to some but it deeply impacts the way we socialize and celebrate art.

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“In an era where digital connections often outweigh personal interactions, gatherings at the movie theatre are one of the few opportunities to foster genuine, shared experiences.”

Cooke added: “We urge Cineworld to reconsider and reinstate this vital component of the Unlimited card.

“By doing so, they would be acknowledging the community aspect of film watching and fostering relationships, which is fundamental to their identity as an entertainment provider.”

The cinema chain said it is “working on an improved solution” to allow Unlimited members to book in groups in the future.

A Cineworld spokesperson told Newsquest: “As communicated to our Unlimited customers, Cineworld is launching a new and improved mobile-first website and app for our customers.

“The change has been introduced as part of the wider evolution of our booking platforms.

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“As part of these changes, customers will benefit from the following enhancements to their online experience:

• Faster speed and load time
• Changing seats – customers can change seats up to the start time of a film, moving to sit next to family and friends
• Improved accessibility – making the booking journey more accessible and inclusive
• Seat first booking – improving the overall checkout experience
• An improved app, with optimised customer experience and journey
• Many more benefits and features, soon to be announced

“While we understand that some members preferred the previous process, especially regarding booking for friends and family, this feature will not be available initially with the launch of the new Cineworld website and app, but we are working on an improved solution to assist Unlimited members to book for friends and family more easily in future.”

Will you be signing the petition? Let us know in the comments.

Police said they had followed more than 4,000 lines of inquiry, taken more than 300 statements and carried out detailed searches at more than 10 addresses and on numerous vessels.

Det Ch Insp Toby Elcock, from the Major Crime Team, said: “While this tragic discovery is not the outcome Joanne’s family, or any of us, had hoped for, we hope the identification of her remains can at least begin to provide some answers after many years of uncertainty.

“Throughout this investigation, Joanne’s family have shown tremendous strength and dignity in the face of unimaginable circumstances, and our thoughts remain with them at this incredibly difficult time.

“As our investigation progresses, we remain committed to establishing exactly what happened to Joanne and ensuring that those responsible are held accountable.”

He stressed that the police would still like to hear from anyone with information about Sheen’s disappearance.

The Ayr Western Meeting is under way and Newsboy has a recommendation for the first of the fixture’s three handicap sprints, the Bronze Cup

It’s time to shout home ROUSING ENCORE who looks ready to reach a crescendo in the Ladbrokes Ayr Bronze Cup (3.40, NB) at Ayr today.

Ruth Carr’s six-year-old has yet to record a victory this year but his handicap mark has dropped to the exact same figure off which he registered his last two successes.

Running off today’s mark of 82 he won a valuable handicap at York in May last year and struck again at the end of September over today’s course and distance from the same rating. That followed a solid effort in the Silver Cup in which he finished eighth of 25, five lengths behind Candy from a 4lb high handicap mark.

On his latest start he finished fifth at Ripon, keeping on towards the end after breaking slowly. If he gets away cleanly this time he will outrun his odds.

Earlier BEAUTIFUL DIAMOND can deliver a fourth win in the Listed Arron Scottish Sprint EBF Fillies’ Stakes (3.05, NAP) for trainer Karl Burke.

The grey mare was a staying on third in the 5f Land O’Burns Stakes 90 days ago so she should be tailormade for this contest run over an extra 110 yards.

At Newbury, ELARAK can get back to winning form in the Listed Dubai Duty Free Stakes (4.07).

The Charlie Hills-trained gelding has produced a number of strong performances this season, going down by a neck in the Buckingham Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot and finishing third in the Bunbury Cup at Newmarket.

Last month he dropped down to 6f to finish second in the Hopeful Stakes but today’s return to his optimum 7f trip can see him winning again.

An 80-year-old military historian was caught smashing his neighbours’ cars with a scaffolding pole after a lengthy feud over parking spaces.

Alexandre Binda and his wife June had been at war with two hoteliers whose premises backed on to their mews home in Rothbury, Northumberland.

For months the couples could not come to a resolution about whose cars had priority, which left Mr and Mrs Binda feeling so stressed they considered suicide.

The hoteliers said the ongoing issues caused them ‘depression and anxiety’, which led them to moving out of the property, the court heard. 

Decorated for his service in the Rhodesian Army, Binda was given an 18 month conditional discharge by a judge at Newcastle Crown Court who said ‘there were clearly two sides’ to the dispute.

The hotel manager and his husband were each charged with common assault against Mr and Mrs Binda following a dispute in 2024, but were cleared when the case reached court.

However as they were awaiting their day in court Binda, the author of four books on the Rhodesian infantry, armed himself with a lengthy steel scaffolding pole and went over to the hotel.

He smashed up the cars he believed were encroaching on his space, causing around £4,500 damage to a van and £2,000 damage to a Range Rover.

Decorated for his service in the Rhodesian Army, Alexandre Binda was given an 18 month conditional discharge by a judge at Newcastle Crown Court

He was arrested after the couple called the police while one filmed his actions, which was played before a judge at Binda’s sentencing hearing before Newcastle Crown Court.

Saba Shan, prosecuting, said the hoteliers told police there had been ‘issues with the defendant and his wife regarding parking because they live at the back of the hotel’.

Ms Shan said of the attack: ‘They looked outside and saw the defendant smashing two vehicles with a metal scaffolding pole.’

She added: ‘They went outside and the defendant continued to damage their vehicles with the pole.’

The hotel manager said in a victim impact statement: ‘I feel sick about this whole situation. I feel like my hands are tied.’

His husband added: ‘Due to ongoing issues with the neighbours, I feel I can no longer live in my property due to the anxiety and depression it’s caused.’

Binda, who has no previous convictions, pleaded guilty to two counts of criminal damage. He must pay £1,000 compensation at £50 a month as part of his sentence.

Judge Robert Spragg told him: ‘There were clearly two sides to whatever was happening and I’ve no doubt it was this background that led you to behave in a way that was totally out of character.

‘You were so stressed in the lead up to this incident you and your wife even considered suicide.’

Binda, the author of four books on the Rhodesian infantry. Seen: The Equus Men: Rhodesia’s Mounted Infantry : the Grey’s Scouts, 1896-1980 (published in 2015)

Nick Lane, defending, said Binda had served in the Rhodesian Army for 15 years, including in the light infantry and special air service and has since authored four books. 

After moving to the UK, he worked for the prison service then the National Trust.

Mr Lane said: ‘He is deeply ashamed and embarrassed that, at the age of 80, he finds himself before your honour today.’

He added that there was a ‘significant background’ of ‘hostility’ which led to another person reporting the Bindas as vulnerable adults. 

‘He simply snapped and acted in the way he did,’ Mr Lane told the court.

He said the couple had been left contemplating suicide due to the situation but said matters have improved after the victims of the criminal damage moved. 

He added: ‘Mr and Mrs Binda continue to enjoy the support of the local community.’

Binda’s literary biography says he was born in Beira, Mozambique in 1945 and joined the Rhodesian Army in 1965.

He was awarded a Military Forces Commendation and was commissioned as an officer in 1979.

Police and Trading Standards have warned UK patients about a convincing NHS phone hoax

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Residents across the UK are being alerted to a sophisticated new NHS telephone scam that is currently doing the rounds, potentially leaving thousands of patients concerned about losing access to their local GP services. Police forces and consumer protection bodies have issued a warning following a spike in automated calls targeting unsuspecting people.

If you are contacted by phone with claims that your local GP or surgery is “updating their registry”, end the call straight away. This is the guidance being given to people across Britain regarding the new fraud designed to deceive you into handing over personal details or installing malicious software.

The scam starts with an automated voice message. It informs you that if you wish to continue using your local doctor’s surgery, you need to “press one” to speak with an NHS staff member. They claim they will assist you in setting up a new mobile application to remain registered, reports the Mirror.

The complete message states: “Our systems show your local practitioner is updating their registry. If you would like to keep attending your local practitioner, please press one to speak with a member of staff at the NHS to show you how to set up our new mobile app.”

Trading Standards and police forces throughout the UK have issued urgent alerts concerning this specific recorded script. Norfolk County Council Trading Standards and Sudbury and Haverhill Police have confirmed that this is entirely fraudulent.

The NHS will never contact you unexpectedly by telephone to threaten your access to healthcare, nor will it instruct you to download an application during a phone call.

Fraudsters employ “number spoofing” to make the call appear to originate from a genuine UK mobile or local telephone number, rendering the scam highly persuasive. Should you press the button, you will be put through to a fraudster who will attempt to obtain your banking details or personal information.

Criminals may also use these calls to extract personal data, banking details, passwords, or security codes. Those behind the scam may create a sense of urgency in order to pressure you into making a hasty decision.

What can you do to stay safe?

• End the call immediately and do not press any buttons or respond to the message.
• Do not trust the caller ID, as genuine numbers can be easily replicated by criminals.
• If you have concerns, contact your actual GP surgery using the number listed on their official website.

If you have already disclosed your financial information, contact your bank without delay. You can also report the scam to Action Fraud to help protect others from falling victim. Continue to monitor your accounts for any suspicious activity.

Remember the advice from Take Five to Stop Fraud. Stop (pause before parting with money/info), challenge (could it be fake?), and protect (contact your bank and report it). You can report NHS-specific fraud directly to the NHS Counter Fraud Authority.

The 20-year-old died of ‘multiple traumatic injuries’

A young man died after falling from a communications tower, an inquest has heard. An inquest was opened into the death of Oskar Bialon, who died aged 20 on May 10 in Newton-in-the-Isle.

Coroner Elizabeth Gray opened the inquest on Thursday (September 17) at Vantage House in Huntingdon. Coroner Gray told the court that Oskar “climbed a network communication tower”.

He then fell and “sustained fatal injuries”. A post mortem confirmed that Oskar died of “multiple traumatic injuries”, due to “intoxication and ecstasy” being in his system.

Cambridgeshire Police were called to reports of a “sudden death” at around 11pm on May 10. At the time, police said they weren’t treating the death as suspicious.

The inquest has been adjourned to a later date.

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