Laura was last seen in the Eldon Street area of Millfield on Friday at around 10pm.

The 41-year-old is described as white, about 5ft 7in tall, of large build, and with long brown hair, which was tied up in a bun.

She was last seen wearing beige trousers, a black top, black boots and is believed to be carrying a black tote bag with white writing on the front.

A spokesperson from Northumbria Police said: “We are growing increasingly concerned for her welfare.

“Laura, or anyone who thinks they may have seen her, should send us a direct message on social media or use the live chat or ‘report’ form on our website.”

Sasilicious, which has been serving breakfasts, lunches and takeaway meals from its shop on Bridge Street, closed on Friday, February 13.

Owner, Sas Hardman, says that its “hasn’t been an easy decision, but due to rising running costs” the shop will no longer be trading.

The mum-of-three closed her Tottington store in December last year after two and half years of trading to focus on the catering side of the business.

This week, Sas stressed that “Sasilicious isn’t going anywhere” as she plans on running it as a ‘dark kitchen’ from her home, which is being fitted out with catering equipment.

Owner Sas Hardman (Image: supplied)

As of Tuesday, February 17, customers will still be able to order from the full menu, with breakfast available all day and into the evening and opening hours running until around 8pm most nights.

The relaunched dark kitchen will focus on “teatime favourites” including corned beef hash, cottage pie, shepherd’s pie, lasagne, enchiladas, chilli, curry and jacket potatoes, alongside the breakfasts and deli-style dishes customers are used to.

Sharing on social media, Sas said: “Just want to say a huge thank you to every single person who has supported Sasilicious at both of the shops so far – this next chapter means I can keep doing what I love and keep feeding you all.”

Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu collected the Calcutta Cup following a 31-20 win over England – but had an awkward moment with Princess Anne before lifting the trophy

Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu endured an awkward moment with Princess Anne when going to collect the Calcutta Cup following victory over England.

Scotland came out as comfortable 31-20 winners in the Six Nations clash at Murrayfield on Saturday, to move top of the standings. The victory for Scotland ended England’s 12-game winning streak.

The win came as a big relief to under-pressure Gegor Townsend following last weekend’s 18-15 defeat to Italy in the Six Nations opener.

The win saw them lift the Calcutta Cup for the seventh time in nine years. They were presented the trophy by Princess Anne, who had returned from the Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina, but it led to an awkward moment.

Images broadcast live on ITV captured Scotland captain Tuipulotu greeting people in the royal box as he made his way towards the trophy, which was being held by Princess Anne.

As he approached the Royal, he went to hug her, only for her to hang back, pat him on the shoulder and say something to him before handing over the cup.

Fans were quick to spot the awkward encounter and post the toe-curling footage on social media. However, it wouldn’t have dampened the spirit of the Scotland captain as they claimed a huge victory in front of a raucous home crowd.

Speaking after the game, Tuipulotu said, via BBC Sport: “I’m extremely proud.

“To go through what we went through last week really hurt and we understood because we deserved it. Ultimately Italy were better than us.

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“We really felt like our backs were against the wall and we showed up today.

“I felt guilty. Head coaching is a hard job because when it is going well you get all the positives but when it is not going well you get all of the criticism.

“We got behind our coach this week. I’m proud of the boys for getting behind our coach and delivering a performance.”

Scotland are back in action next Saturday when they take on Wales at the Millennium Stadium (4.40pm). Wales, who host France today, will be looking to improve, having suffered a 48-7 loss against England in their first Six Nations outing last week.

Alisha Young, 25, and Connor Craster, 26, from Seaton Carew found they were pregnant with naturally conceived twins while she was in hospital about to have a hysterectomy. 

It was just months after Alisha was told she wouldn’t be able to conceive because she has endometriosis, and Lottie and Hattie were born on November 2, 2024.

Then Florence and William were born on their big sisters’ first birthday.

Children’s support worker Alisha said they felt “so happy and so blessed”

Connor Craster and Alisha Young, with their four children, Hattie (two), Lottie (two), Florence (one) and William (one) (Image: Charley Atkins / SWNS)

Alisha said: “I always wanted a big family and have always wanted to be a mammy. Finding out we were pregnant was such a shock but a huge blessing.

“I was absolutely gobsmacked. Then to be told it was twins was even more of a shock.

“We were so excited! Finding out we were pregnant again when Lottie had just come out of hospital was another huge shock.

“It was crazy – I didn’t know what we’d do. Once they were here our lives and family felt complete. I couldn’t have asked for anything more.”

Hattie (two), Lottie (two) (Image: Charley Atkins / SWNS)

Scaffolding operative Connor said: “Basically we’ve got quads. It was a shock but such a massive relief – we really did want to have children.”

Alisha suffered with painful and heavy periods, and pelvic pain, from a young age and was diagnosed with endometriosis.

Doctors said she risked losing her right ovary.

She said: “It’s very difficult with endo, you’re there’s always a lot of information to think about, options to explore, and decisions to make.”

Florence (one) and William (one) (Image: Charley Atkins / SWNS)

Alisha and Connor met while both working in a hospital in May 2022, and were engaged on November 5 2023.

Months later medics told Alisha she couldn’t have children, because of the severity of her endometriosis, and advised she have a hysterectomy.

But when she took the pregnancy test ahead of the op, in February 2024, Alisha discovered she was pregnant. An eight-week scan revealed twins.

Connor said: “I saw two circles on the screen. They were joined by a little line and it looked like a smiley face.”

Connor Craster and Alisha Young, with their four children, Hattie (two), Lottie (two), Florence (one) and William (one) (Image: Charley Atkins / SWNS)

The couple discovered they were expecting girls at 16 weeks, and the babies were due on December 27 2024.

Lottie, 4lb 2oz, was born at 5.07am, and, Hattie, weighing 3lb 14oz, was born at 5.40am, on November 2, 2024, and they spent 29 days in neonatal care.

Never expecting a second miracle, they did a pregnancy test after Connor noticed Alisha was craving ice – something she had done during her first pregnancy.

She did a test in April 2025 which came up positive.

A scan four weeks later revealed they were expecting twins again.

Connor Craster and Alisha Young, with their four children, Hattie (two), Lottie (two), Florence (one) and William (one) (Image: Charley Atkins / SWNS)

“We couldn’t believe it,” Connor said.

“The first time was so unexpected it just didn’t seem possible. We looked at each other with dropped jaws – we were told we couldn’t have any children and now we were about to have four.”

The babies were due on December 17, but Alisha went into labour on October 29.

When the labour didn’t progress her waters were broken on November 2 and 5lb 5oz Florence and 5lbs 3oz William were born six weeks early, at 2.15PM and 3.35pm, at North Tees Hospital.

Florence and William spent 14 days in neonatal care, in the exact same bed spaces as their sisters a year earlier.

Connor said: “It was just so lovely to see them.”

Connor and Alisha have help from their mums who both live near by.

The couple survive on a maximum of five hours sleep a night, and have all four children bathed, fed, and in bed, by 7.30pm.

Connor said: “I can’t say when the day starts, because the last one just doesn’t end.”

The couple had to trade in their Mitsubishi mirage for a Kia Caren.

The pair change 50 nappies in 24 hours – up to 30 for Lottie and Hattie, and 20 for Florence and William – costing about £18 a day on nappies.

Alisha said: “With four children routine is absolutely key. Making sure you stick to timings is the only way to get any time for yourself.

“When people say it takes a village to raise children it really does. We’re so lucky to have a great support circle.”

The emotional trailer sees Benedict Bridgerton torn between his head and his heart

Bridgerton fans are eager to find out Benedict and Sophie’s ultimate fate following the heartfelt trailer.

Bridgerton season four is coming back to Netflix soon with part two, consisting of four episodes, arriving on February 26.

Ahead of the new episodes, Netflix unveiled a full-length trailer for the second half of the season, which is based on Julia Quinn’s novel, An Offer From A Gentleman.

The trailer shows how Benedict Bridgerton’s (played by Luke Thompson) Cinderella-esque love story with Sophie Baek (Yerin Ha) continues to evolve, with Benedict torn between choosing Sophie or society.

While set in the Regency era, the series has proven how a family’s reputation is crucial when it comes to society and its expectations.

Here are just a few of the questions that have arisen following the tantalising Bridgerton part two trailer.

Will Sophie become Benedict’s mistress?

The trailer opens with Sophie clearly having avoided Benedict following his proposal that she become his mistress.

After writing a letter to her, Sophie made clear she “did not wish to see” Benedict and has tried her best to steer clear of him. She is then seen confiding in some of her friends about Benedict’s suggestion, saying becoming a mistress is the last thing she would ever want.

Meanwhile, Benedict is struggling to see how else he can be with a woman who society forbids him to be in a relationship with.

Despite Sophie’s attempts to stay away from Benedict, it is clear the pair still have a strong desire for one another. He admits: “I cannot love a maid, and yet you have taken possession of me,” before the pair share a passionate kiss.

Will Francesca and Michaela get together?

The trailer shows Francesca Bridgerton (Hannah Dodd) and John Stirling (Victor Alli) looking lovingly at one another, but seconds later, the couple are seen speaking to John’s cousin, Michaela (Masali Baduza), at an event.

For those who have read the books, they will know that Francesca and John’s cousin, who is called Michael in Julia Quinn’s novels, end up forming a relationship. Fans are desperate to know whether the same-sex partnership involving Francesca and Michaela will play out on-screen.

Netflix’s Tudum asked: “Will the Stirlings find balance now that John’s adventurous cousin Michaela has arrived in London — much to the pragmatic Francesca’s surprise?”

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What role will Anthony and Kate play?

Anthony star Jonathan Bailey is seen in the part two trailer warning his brother Benedict: “You have convinced yourself that she is reason enough to risk everything.”

This means Benedict must have confided in his brother about his relationship troubles and Anthony has returned home from India with his wife Kate (Simone Ashley) to offer his support.

Kate and Anthony are also seen enjoying their new roles as parents, as fans are treated to a glimpse of the couple with their new baby.

Netflix’s Tudum teased: “Thankfully, both Sophie and Benedict have people they can turn to for advice: Anthony returns home from India with his wife, Kate, just in time to give Benedict some hard-line older-brother advice.”

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The incident was reported on West View in Audenshaw just after 3pm on Friday, February 13, with three men allegedly taking part in what police believe was an aggravated burglary.

Two 17-year-old boys have since been arrested around 40 minutes after police were called to the incident.

Detective Chief Inspector Abdul Kahar, from our Criminal Investigations Department and Intelligence Unit, said: “Incidents involving knives, burglary, or any kind of threatening behaviour are completely unacceptable and have no place in our community.

“We understand how concerning events like this can be, and I want to reassure residents that your local neighbourhood officers will be in the area over the coming days, providing a visible presence, offering support, and ensuring you feel safe.

“Our investigation is ongoing, and officers are working tirelessly to piece together exactly what happened.

“We are determined to identify everyone involved, and anyone responsible for bringing fear or harm to our streets will face the consequences of their actions.

“Keeping our communities safe is our absolute priority, and we will continue to work closely with residents to maintain that safety.”

Anyone with any information can call police on 101 or use GMP’s Live Chat function online quoting log CRI/06GG/0002852/26. People should call 999 in an emergency.

Passers-by reported earlier this month that they had seen people going into and out of the site on Deansgate, which has been closed since April 2023.

But after council staff check inside the building and found no sign of people accessing the inside, it is understood that film crews may have hired and made use of the site.

Last week, a Bolton Council spokesperson said: “Security staff have done a check of the building and found no evidence that anyone has accessed internally.

“However, we are aware that on occasion, there have been individuals residing behind the hoarding.

The building has been empty since 2023 (Image: Newsquest)

“Our next step will be to arrange a joint site visit with the Homeless Welfare Team and Greater Manchester Police so that we can engage with the individuals, offer appropriate support, and safely move them from the area.

“Once this has been completed, the site can be secured.”

Bolton has proved to be a popular location for film and television crews in recent years and in 2025 the council capitalised on this by establishing a film unit.

The town has been dubbed “The Hollywood of the North” with 140 days of filming having taken place over 2024 alone, a significant jump on the 80 days of filming seen in 2023.

Since 2020, Bolton has hosted 95 productions and 370 days of filming ranging from student films, documentaries, and light entertainment to high-end TV.

Peaky Blinders, Ridley, Happy Valley, A Gentleman in Moscow and many other productions will have backdrops familiar to Bolton viewers having been filmed partly in the borough.

Other television series featuring the town include It’s a Sin, Brassic, Top Gear, Alma’s Not Normal, Coronation Street, Cobra, Years and Years, Ridley, Red Rose, Sherwood and Talamasca.

Bolton Council bought the Marks and Spencer building for £15m back in 2019 as part of its wider £1 billion town centre masterplan.

Marks and Spencer announced it was closing the Deansgate branch in 2023 in response to changing retail habits but has maintained and expanded its Middlebook branch.

Manchester United have plenty of focus on one priority in the summer transfer window but they can not forget another in the meantime

Manchester United’s summer transfer window is sure to be a busy one and already the cogs will be churning to ensure the Reds are stronger next season than they have been this. The priority for United has been obvious even before Casemiro decided he would be leaving Old Trafford at the end of the season.

The midfield is in desperate need of a revamp after United spent the past two summers adding to both their defence and attack. Currently, only Kobbie Mainoo appears to be in a position to retain a spot in the midfield after the summer transfer window closes.

He has revitalised his United career since Michael Carrick took interim charge and could even make it to the World Cup when that seemed an impossible dream just a few months ago. Unfortunately for the Reds, defensive midfield is where the problem lies as Manuel Ugarte is not in a position to make the step up and there is also a lack of options on the market.

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That is why a lot of energy is going into the midfield this summer but, arguably just as important, is ensuring one of United’s top talents, who could follow the Mainoo pathway into the first team, makes the right next step. Chido Obi has had an eventful start to life in Manchester.

Last season, the centre-forward was drafted in as a necessity with the Reds left without striker options going into the final stages of the campaign. Having impressed in the academy since his arrival from Arsenal, the decision was made to give the Dane a go.

Sadly for Obi, he was entering a team who were lacking in confidence and, as such, showcasing his best form was always going to be difficult. MEN Sport understands the consensus at the end of that season was the push into the first-team came too soon.

That is why this season, Obi has been allowed the time to develop in the academy away from the spotlight of the first-team. On Saturday, the 18-year-old was on top form as he scored in the Reds’ 3-1 win over Manchester City in the U18 Premier League.

United are very pleased with the progress Obi is making in their academy with yesterday’s goal his ninth of the campaign. They were particularly happy with his work out of possession against City as the teenager starts to develop his all-round game.

Obi has been playing most of his football in the Premier League 2 which is the development league for U21s but the magnitude of the City clash saw him drop down. The striker turns 19 in November so he is getting towards an age where senior football is needed if he is to make it at United.

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That is why this summer is crucial for the youngster. United must decide whether Obi is ready to be a permanent member of the first-team squad or whether he would be better suited for a loan spell.

Right now, another season in the academy feels like it could be a waste. He has the attributes to compete in senior football even if his first introduction to it came too soon.

United know a good loan move can set a player up to be influential for the first-team the following season. Amad is the prime example of this.

He flourished at Sunderland in the Championship and came back to United ready to compete in the Premier League. Amad has not looked back and has not dropped into the academy since.

If Obi could get a loan move at a similarly high standard, the teenager could be perfectly set for the first-team. Loans to the Championship have been the making of many players at Old Trafford and are often a sign the club thinks highly of you for the future.

Obi is the next one who deserves to follow that pathway so picking the right team for him in the summer is just as important as fixing the midfield because, when strikers come at a premium, having the chance to promote a goalscorer from within is priceless. That is reason enough to ensure his next step is perfect.

Armed police descended on Eastgate Shopping Centre in Basildon following reports of a ‘firearm’

Armed police descended on a busy shopping centre following reports of a “firearm”.

Officers were called to Eastgate Shopping Centre in Basildon on Saturday afternoon. Essex Police said they searched the area and made an arrest at the site shortly after 2.50pm.

A teenage boy was found to be in possession of a BB gun. He has been released under investigation and referred to the Youth Offending Team, Essex Live reports. A BB gun is an air-powered rifle or pistol that fires small metallic pellets (BBs).