Seaham car boot sale, ran by Nobles Promotions Limited, took to social media this morning (June 6) to share the news.

The Facebook post said: “Seaham Saturday is cancelled today due to poor weather.

“See you all tomorrow with a much better forecast.”

The car boot sale usually operates on Sundays between 12pm and 5pm, from the last Sunday in March to the third Sunday in October.

It is located north of the existing parking area at Seaham Hall Farm, off the B1287 road.

The seasonal event has previously been praised for its positive impact on the local community. 

“The car boot sale is of substantial social and economic importance to Seaham and the wider area,” a planning statement read. 

“On a typical Sunday, around 230 sellers and over 4,500 buyers attend, generating significant spend that benefits local traders, catering outlets, and the visitor economy. 

“It is more than a market: it is a valued community meeting place, supporting social interaction, affordable opportunities for families, and the re-use and recycling of goods.”

The car boot sale will return tomorrow (June 7) as normal.

If you’re looking for a natural weed killer for gravel driveways or patios, experts say you should ditch vinegar in favour of another common kitchen item for long-lasting results

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Weeds infiltrating gravel driveways and patios encompass numerous species. From grassy varieties such as henbit and purslane to woody types including broadleaf and dandelions – all flourish with remarkable ease in these spaces.

The real challenge extends beyond merely extracting them; it’s about responding rapidly enough to stop them from overwhelming the area entirely.

Addressing weeds on gravel driveways or patios needn’t involve resorting to harsh chemicals that might harm your garden or endanger pets.

White vinegar stands out as one of the most commonly suggested natural solutions for tackling gravel weeds.

Nevertheless, while vinegar “may well kill some small weeds”, according to Chelsey, a gardening expert at Good Grow, it won’t achieve permanent elimination, reports the Mirror.

She explained that vinegar “simply burns away the visible part of the weed”, and while it might look dead, the roots stay completely intact and will ultimately regrow.

For those wanting a homemade weed killer for driveways or patios, “rock salt is the way to go”.

While standard table salt functions as a weed killer, rock salt proves far superior for driveways plagued by persistent weeds requiring permanent removal. It represents the “fastest way to kill weeds on your drive forever”.

Gardening experts at Joe’s Lawn Care similarly endorse rock salt for controlling gravel weeds. They said: “Rock salt is actually a super-effective and totally natural weed killer that is ace at clearing a gravel driveway.” Simply scatter rock salt around any visible weeds and “watch as the salt kills the weeds in just a matter of days”. They claimed that “it’s almost unbelievable”.

The specialists noted that while rock salt provides “long-term results”, it must be kept well away from areas of the garden where you’re hoping to grow flowers or cultivate crops.

They elaborated: “The salt will gradually seep into the ground where it was sprinkled, preventing any weeds (or plants) from being able to grow there for a while.

“Now that may sound absolutely perfect for your gravel driveway situation, but just make sure you are conservative with the amount you sprinkle and where you sprinkle it.”

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West Ham United co-owner David Sullivan has stepped down from his position as joint chairman of the club with immediate effect.

The Hammers said they had “been made aware of the impending publication of serious historic allegations” concerning Sullivan.

In a statement of his own, the 77-year-old said a “small number of improper conduct claims” have been made against him adding: “I categorically deny these claims.”

He said the “decades-old allegations concerning my personal life” are “factually incorrect and entirely false”.

Sullivan, who had held the role for 16 years, said he stepped down “to apply my full energy and attention on fighting these false allegations”.

The Hammers were relegated from the Premier League at the end of the 2025-26 season after finishing 18th.

“At what is already a challenging and important time for the club, I refuse to allow personal matters concerning me to become an unnecessary distraction or a source of instability,” added Sullivan, who has also resigned as a director.

“Therefore, after very careful consideration and with a heavy heart, I have decided to resign.”

In a club statement, West Ham said Sullivan has denied any “illegal conduct” and is leaving “in order to avoid disruption to the club while he addresses the matter privately”.

Sullivan has been the club’s largest single shareholder since the death of his business partner David Gold in January 2023, which left him with a 38.8% stake.

Sullivan and Gold became joint chairmen of West Ham when they completed their takeover of the club in January 2010.

“It is understood none of the allegations relate to West Ham United or any of its operations,” said West Ham.

“Interim chief executive officer Karim Virani, reporting into the current board of directors, will continue to be responsible for leading the club’s day-to-day operations.

“The club will provide an update on the future structure of the board of directors in due course, but will make no further comment at this time.”

The cause of the fire is under investigation

A fire in the early hours of this morning has caused “significant damage” to a former gospel hall in Belfast.

The fire service attended the scene on the Shankill Road at around 2.30am on Saturday, June 6. Three appliances attended from Springfield, Westland, and Central fire stations alongside a Turntable Ladder appliance.

Officers forced entry to the building, with a drone and jets also used to tackle the blaze. Images from the scene show the road was sealed off for a period of time, but has since reopened.

A spokesperson for the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service said no injuries were reported but “significant damage” was caused to the building. Fire crews were in attendance at the scene until around 5am.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation. The PSNI have been contacted for comment.

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Cult pop pioneers Sparks, have announced a long-awaited return with a headline show at York Barbican this summer – their first performance in the city since 1974.

The brothers Ron, on keyboards, and Russell Mael, vocals, will take to the stage on Tuesday, August 25 as part of a wider international tour spanning Japan, Australia, New Zealand, the UK and Europe.

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The York date has been added due to demand, alongside a second new UK show in Southend-on-Sea, following previously announced performances in London, Glasgow, Blackpool, Bournemouth and Bristol.

The career-spanning set comes off the back of the band’s latest releases, their 28th studio album MAD! and companion EP MADDER!, and follows a critically acclaimed 2025 world tour.

Reviews praised the band’s enduring live appeal, with Louder Than War calling the show “a hundred minutes of energetic, thrilling pop songs”, while The Spectator described it as “an unadulterated triumph”.

Sparks first rose to prominence in the UK in 1974 with the hit This Town Ain’t Big Enough For Both of Us, and went on to inspire artists such as Joy Division, Depeche Mode to Björk, Beck and contemporary acts including The Last Dinner Party.

The band, dubbed “your favourite band’s favourite band”, were also the subject of Edgar Wright’s documentary The Sparks Brothers.

Alongside their headline shows, Sparks are set to appear at Green Man Festival and will support Gorillaz at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The Mael brothers recently joined Gorillaz on Jimmy Kimmel Live to perform The Happy Dictator, a collaboration featured on Gorillaz’s latest album, The Mountain.

The royal family have begun to arrive in the Cotswolds for the wedding of the Princess Royal’s son Peter Phillips.

The King and Queen, the Princess of Wales, Zara and Mike Tindall and the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh have all been pictured arriving in the small village of Kemble, near Cirencester in Gloucestershire, for the private nuptials on Saturday.

Mr Phillips is the late Queen Elizabeth II’s eldest (and, according to some, favourite) grandson.

He is the King’s nephew, William and Harry’s first cousin, the brother of Zara, and the son of Anne and her first husband Captain Mark Phillips.

His engagement to NHS nurse Harriet Sperling, who he began dating in 2024, was announced in August last year.

It is not known whether an invitation was extended to Mr Phillips’s cousin Harry, Meghan and their children, amid reports the Sussexes were left off the guest list.

Harry and Mr Phillips were close when younger but it is reported they have lost touch, with the duke, who has a longstanding rift with his brother William, moving to the US, from where he has criticised members of his family and the royal institution.

Members of the public and media have gathered in the Gloucestershire village.

Metal barriers have been erected and roads closed around All Saints Church, which sits in the heart of the village, about four miles south of Cirencester.

Rain was forecast in the area on Saturday, with those waiting in the morning standing under sunshine and showers.

Local residents gathered at the cordon, with many describing their hopes of seeing senior members of the royal family arriving.

Sarah and Jez Smith came from their home in nearby Poole Keynes to watch the royal wedding with their dog Ziggy.

They joined dozens of other wellwishers at the cordon in Kemble.

Mrs Smith said: “It is something that doesn’t happen normally on your doorstep.

“It’s a great thing to come and watch.

“It’s really important that it is a local church for Harriet.

“I think it’s great that they’ve chosen to come locally.”

Members of the public and media have gathered in the Gloucestershire village of Kemble ahead of the wedding of the Princess Royal’s son, Peter Phillips.

Metal barriers have been erected and roads closed around All Saints Church, which sits in the heart of the village, about four miles south of Cirencester.

Rain was forecast in the area on Saturday, with those waiting in the morning standing under sunshine and showers. Local residents gathered at the cordon, with many describing their hopes of seeing senior members of the Royal Family arriving.

Sarah and Jez Smith came from their home in nearby Poole Keynes to watch the royal wedding with their dog Ziggy.

Mrs Smith said: “It is something that doesn’t happen normally on your doorstep. It’s a great thing to come and watch. It’s really important that it is a local church for Harriet. I think it’s great that they’ve chosen to come locally.”

Disorder broke out on the evening of June 2

Six more people have been charged with violent disorder after protests in Southampton earlier this week following the murder of Henry Nowak. It brings the total number of people charged following the events on June 2 to 11.

Kevin Reeves, 31, of Portswood Road, Southampton; Andrew Riddett, 38, of Seacombe Green, Southampton; Harry Varney, 34, of Briarswood, Southampton; Taylor Grundy, 22, of Pavillion Way, Gosport; and Dillon Crawford, 29, of Wilton Avenue, Southampton, were charged with violent disorder, Hampshire Police said.

Andrew Summerhayes, 38, of Banning Street, Romsey, was charged with violent disorder and two counts of possessing an offensive weapon in a public place, the force added. All of them will appear at Southampton Magistrates’ Court on Saturday morning, PA reports.

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The charges come after protests following the sentencing of Vickrum Digwa, 23, to life imprisonment to serve a minimum of 21 years for the murder of 18-year-old Mr Nowak in December last year.

Anger erupted after police body-worn video was released showing Mr Nowak being placed in handcuffs moments before he became unconscious and subsequently died.

The treatment of the 18-year-old triggered a political row, with the Prime Minister urging politicians to heed the teenager’s family’s pleas to not to use the case “to create further division, hatred or tension”.

Violent protests erupted near where the student was fatally stabbed on Tuesday night following Digwa’s sentencing.

Digwa claimed he had been the victim of a racial attack, while Mr Nowak was handcuffed by police who ignored his pleas that he could not breathe as he lay dying.

A woman is struggling to come to terms with the baby name her husband has chosen for their daughter, as she can not stop thinking about its horror film reference

Finding the ideal name for a newborn can be a daunting task for many parents, with some taking months or even years to decide. One expectant mum has now shared her dilemma after her husband put forward a baby name she’s not particularly keen on for their daughter. The woman took to the internet to air her concerns, revealing that her partner wants to give their little girl a name inspired by a horror film.

Posting on Reddit’s r/BabyNames forum, she explained: “My husband so badly wants to name our daughter Clarice but I can’t help but think of The Silence of the Lambs, and that’s exactly the character he wants to name her after because he thinks she’s a badass.

“I suggested Clarisse instead but he says no if it’s not spelled the same.”

She went on: “I picked the middle names after my grandmother so I really want to let him lead on the first name so I just need some outside opinions on the name.”

Clarice Starling is the lead character in the 1991 psychological horror-thriller The Silence of the Lambs, unforgettably portrayed by actress Jodie Foster.

Originally created by author Thomas Harris in his 1988 novel, Clarice is depicted as a sharp, ambitious and tenacious FBI trainee who is recruited from the Quantico academy to assist with a high-profile serial killer investigation.

Multiple contributors recognised the link to The Silence of the Lambs, with one saying: “SOTL was definitely the first thing I thought of lol but that’s not necessarily a bad thing. It’s still a really great name. If you don’t like it though, maybe Clarissa instead?”

Another person noted: “I mean, Clarice Starling is a badass. But if the name makes you uncomfortable, maybe there are other strong female characters he could take inspiration from instead?

“If it matters, I don’t think it’s a catastrophically unusable name. Way at the opposite end of the scale compared to Khaleesi in terms of pop culture-associated names.”

A third commenter pointed out: “She’s going to hear ‘hello Clarice’ all her life.”

While a fourth proposed: “I knew a Clarissa that was pretty cool. Or a Clair, Callista, or Charlisse… maybe something near that isn’t linked to The Silence of the Lambs.”