The man was already banned from driving until 2030
A man has been jailed after getting behind the wheel, despite having a driving ban. Daniel Gawler had slurred speech and smelled of alcohol when he spoke to Cambridgeshire Police on March 13.
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Officers were called by a member of the public after Gawler drove away from his home in Heydon, near Royston, and found him parked and at the wheel of a Seat Leon in Green Ditch, Heydon.
The 42-year-old failed to provide a specimen of breath for analysis at the roadside and in custody. Further checks on the police system found he was already disqualified from driving until 2030.
Gawler, of High Close, Heydon, near Royston, pleaded guilty to driving whilst disqualified, without insurance and failing to provide a specimen for analysis at Cambridge Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday (March 17). He was sentenced to 32 weeks in prison and disqualified from driving for five years.
Police recovered a ‘severely deformed’ saucepan with dog hair on it which Wheeler had used to ‘bludgeon her dog to death’
16:48, 26 Mar 2026
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A woman who was handed a suspended prison sentence for beating her dog to death with a saucepan has been jailed for failing to comply with the court order.
Jordanna Wheeler repeatedly broke the curfew which was part of her suspended sentence, failed to turn up for multiple appointments, and didn’t engage with any help being offered by various agencies.
Activating the suspended sentence, a judge at Swansea Crown Court said custody was the “best place” for the defendant at the present time, especially given “the state” she turned up at court in.
The court heard that in December last year Wheeler was sentenced at Swansea Crown Court to 16 months in prison suspended for 18 months and was ordered to do a rehabilitation course, complete a 120-day alcohol abstinence requirement, and abide by a three-month nightly curfew after admitting causing unnecessary suffering to a protected animal. The defendant was also disqualified from owning any animal for the next 10 years.
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The original sentencing hearing was told that on August 19 last year Wheeler attended Neath Port Talbot Hospital “demanding to be sectioned” due to her mental health issues.
While talking to staff Wheeler disclosed that she had attended a party the previous day and consumed a large amount of alcohol before going home.
She said she then “woke up on the sofa covered in spew” and when she went to look for her dog “I discovered I had battered him to death”.
Hospital staff reported the matter to police and when officers went to the defendant’s flat in the Penlan area of Swansea they found a large brown Mastiff dog lying unresponsive and clearly dead on its bed in the living room.
Wheeler, 28, now of Beili Glas, Loughor, Swansea, had previously pleaded guilty to breaching the terms of her suspended sentence when she appeared in the dock via videolink. She had been due to be dealt with on Monday but turned up late to court and was remanded into custody.
The court heard the defendant broke her curfew on six occasions during January and February, failed to attend any of her rehabilitation sessions, missed numerous probation appointments without an acceptable reason, and failed to engage with outside agencies offering help.
Alexandra Wilson, on behalf of the Probation Service, said the defendant had shown a “complete disregard” for the order and that the recommendation to the court was that the original custodial sentence be activated. She added that Wheeler had been candid with probation staff that she had left her flat on multiple occasions to go to the pub or the park and take cocaine.
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Sarah John, for Wheeler, said it had to be conceded that activation of the original sentence was the likely outcome, and said the defendant’s reasons for breaching the curfew – namely that she needed to go outside for a walk – was “not one which would hold much weight with the court”.
She said Wheeler had started to engage with probation after breach proceedings were started and she invited the court to reduce the sentence in light of her client’s compliance with the alcohol abstinence requirement.
Judge Geraint Walters said where a defendant breached a suspended sentence the court was expected to activate the sentence unless it would be unjust to do so. He said not only would it be not unjust to activate it in the circumstances but it could be said it would be unjust not to activate it.
He added: “Quite frankly, I think you are better off at the moment where you are, not least given the state you arrived in at court on Monday.”
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Judge Walters activated 12 months of the suspended sentence. The defendant will serve up to half the sentence in custody before being released on licence to serve the remainder in the community.
Shanice Roderick, 21, also used a woman’s bank card in various shops A court heard she was a ‘young and vulnerable’ woman who was addicted to class A drugs
A young woman burgled the same house twice in one day and stole £2,500 worth of items in order to fund her addiction to class A drugs. She was also stopped from stealing a handbag and boxer shorts from John Lewis.
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Shanice Roderick, 21, went to John Lewis in Cardiff on October 31 last year and was seen by security staff attempting to leave the store in possession of a handbag and boxer shorts worth £233 in total. She was detained by a member of staff and taken to a hold room, but released due to a delay in the police arriving.
A sentencing hearing at Cardiff Crown Court on Thursday heard Roderick committed two burglaries at the same property in Fitzhamon Embankment, Riverside, on November 11. Don’t miss a court report by signing upto our crime newsletter here.
She first entered the house at 12.35pm before returning with an unknown man at 4.15pm.
The victim of the burglary returned to find a number of items had been taken, including keys, a MacBook, PlayStation 4, a watch, a pocket knife, clothes, food and wine.
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Prosecutor Charles Archer said the stolen items were valued at £2,500 in total.
The defendant was identified after her DNA was found on a drinks carton and a headband left at the scene, and she was caught on CCTV footage.
On November 15, Roderick used bank cards belonging to a woman whose car had been broken into at the NCP car park in Westgate Street, Cardiff.
The defendant had used the victim’s cards to purchase items worth £273, with transactions made at a bakery, a convenience store, a nail salon, charity shop and a petrol station.
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She was later identified after she was caught on CCTV at the petrol station, purchasing cigarettes.
When interviewed, the defendant admitted the thefts which she said she carried out to fund her cocaine and heroin addiction.
Roderick, of Grand Avenue, Ely, later pleaded guilty to two counts of burglary, theft from a shop and fraud by false representation.
The court heard she had five previous convictions, including three offences of theft.
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In mitigation, Erin Morgan said her client was a “young and vulnerable” woman who was addicted to class A drugs.
The barrister said the defendant was “sofa surfing” and had little to no stability in her life, but during her time on remand she has been abstinent from drugs.
Sentencing, Judge Paul Hobson said he had little confidence the defendant would be able to abide by a court order made in conjunction with a suspended sentence, due to her previous refusal to abide by such orders.
Roderick was sentenced to a total of 14 months imprisonment.
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Whitby Swing Bridge is set to be open to pedestrians and buses only for the next three weekends.
The closures will coincide with the first school Easter holiday (Saturday, March 28 and Sunday, March 29) the Easter weekend (Friday, April 3 to Monday, April 6) and final weekend of the school holidays (Saturday, April 11 to Sunday, April 12).
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A spokesperson for the council said the move aims to improve pedestrian safety and to support the town’s economy.
After these closures, there will be multiple others taking part throughout the year to coincide with major events including bank holidays, school holidays, the Whitby Regatta, and both Whitby Goth Weekends in May and October/November.
The closure will take place between 10.30am and 4pm on the respective days.
The fish and chip brand has earned multiple awards since it first opened in 1923
A family-owned fish and chip shop is expanding its brand further across Cambridgeshire by opening a new store in Cambourne. Churchill’s Fish and Chips opened its third store in the county on Monday, March 23.
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The fish and chip brand first opened over 100 years ago in 1923 when Harold Lipscombe, a coal miner and cricketer from Accrington, managed to raise enough money to open Churchill’s Fish and Chips in Essex. The family has expanded its business across the south east including in Cambridgeshire.
Churchill’s Fish and Chips has won many awards since its first opened including winning the Best Multiple Operator at the National Fish and Chip awards. More recently, the Bar Hill location was named in the list of the top 50 best fish and chip shops in the UK by Fry Magazine.
At the store, people will be able to enjoy meals made using “premium-quality sustainably sourced fish, locally grown potatoes, and top quality chicken”. The menu features a range of fish options such as plaice, cod, and haddock, as well as choices for those who don’t like fish including fried chicken and pies.
Churchill’s Fish and Chips also offers a £5 lunch menu that is available every day until 4pm.
The store’s new manager Libby said: “I’m excited to bring a new fish and chip experience to Cambourne. I can’t wait to introduce everyone to the fantastic new shop and everything Churchill’s has to offer.
“A great new addition is our gluten-free menu, which will be available every Monday and Tuesday after 4pm from 13 April. I know how hard it can be for people who are gluten intolerant, so I’m really pleased we can offer fish and chips that more people can enjoy.
“We also have a fantastic loyalty, rewards and ordering app, My Chippy. Customers can collect stamps and points, receive exclusive member-only offers, and order online all in one place.
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“I’d encourage everyone to come down and give us a try. We’ve got lunchtime fish and chips from £5, a fish and chip dinner with mushy peas from £10, and our Chicken Lover menu too – so there really is something for everyone.”
Churchill’s Fish and Chips in Cambourne will be offering 50 percent off all in-store orders on Tuesday, March 31, to celebrate its opening. The Cambourne location can be found on Broad Street
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Summer is fast approaching, and if you’re already counting down the days to your holiday, make sure you’re well prepared with enough sunscreen to avoid any painful sunburn.
As Brits, as soon as it’s hot, we all go a bit mad, especially when we’re on holiday, lounging around a pool or sunbathing on the beach, but that doesn’t mean your skin has to suffer for it.
This year, that half-empty bottle rattling around the bottom of your suitcase isn’t going to cut it. Your skin deserves proper sun protection, without the faff of a sticky, greasy, thick cream that makes a mess.
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That’s why I’ve curated a shopping guide to the beauty editor-approved body suncreams that feel luxurious, take seconds to rub in or leave your skin looking tinged with a chalky grey residue.
Whether you’re after a budget-friendly SPF that won’t drain your bank balance, a spray formula that requires minimal effort or a luxury option that doubles up as a moisturiser, there is something in it for everyone.
These are the best body suncreams your skin needs this summer – all you have to do is pack them.
The best body suncreams 2026
Ultrasun Sports Spray 50SPF Sun Protection
You cannot go wrong with Ultrasun.
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This clear spray leaves no white cast, absorbs in just seconds, and protects against UVA and UVB rays.
Reapplying it is a doddle thanks to the lightweight mist, making it perfect for an activity-filled beach day or a chilled one around the pool.
There’s no mess, stress or greasy film left on the skin. It’s worth every penny.
It’s easy to forget about applying suncream to your scalp until it’s sunburnt and brushing your hair becomes agony.
It can also cause your hair colour to fade, so if you’ve just spent a fortune at the hairdresser’s changing your highlights, you need to know about this.
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This Coola product has a thin nozzle that can apply product down your parting without getting the rest of your hair wet, while the formula won’t make it greasy either.
Two men, aged 33 and 35, have been arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent and possession of an offensive weapon with intent
Police are at the scene after a stabbing incident in Belfast.
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Two men have been arrested following the reported stabbing in the Bentinck Street area, in the north of the city, just after 2.05pm on Thursday, March 26.
The two men, aged 33 and 35, have been arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent and possession of an offensive weapon with intent.
They remain in police custody at this time.
A PSNI spokesperson said: “Police received a report of a stabbing incident in the Bentinck Street area of north Belfast, just after 2.05pm on Thursday, 26th March.
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“Two men, aged 33 and 35, have been arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent and possession of an offensive weapon with intent.
“They remain in police custody at this time.
“At this stage, it isn’t believed that anyone has sustained life-threatening injury; however officers remain at the scene, carrying out enquiries.
“Anyone with information should contact police on 101, quoting reference 872 of 26/03/26.”
Israel’s prime minister warned his military would ‘break boundaries in every sense of the word’ as he threatened to extend a ‘buffer zone’ in Lebanon as war with Hezbollah and Iran continues
Benjamin Netanyahu has made a chilling vow to extend Israel’s “buffer zone” into southern Lebanon and threatens to continue his war against Hezbollah.
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A terrifying new map could show what this “larger buffer zone” might look like after the Israeli prime minister threatened to seize land in the neighbouring nation. Tensions between Israel and its neighbour intensified after Hezbollah launched attacks on Israel in retaliation to Netanyahu and Donald Trump’s strikes on Iran – which killed the supreme leader on February 28. Netanyahu warned he and his military were “breaking boundaries in every sense of the word”.
The leader claims his latest plans are in response to Israel’s conflict with Iran, saying: “We are simply creating a larger buffer zone. Now, dismantling Hezbollah is our focus.
“This is related to the overall campaign with Iran, which is still ongoing contrary to what has been reported in the media but it is our intention to do everything to fundamentally change the situation in Lebanon.”
In a meeting with Israel’s military chief of staff, the country’s defence minister Israel Katz said the forces would “control the remaining bridges and the security zone up to the Litani” – a river in Lebanon around 20 miles north of the border with Israel.
Katz also said the bridges over this river “have been blown up and the IDF will control the remaining bridges” after the defence minister claimed Hezbollah were using the bridged to move weapons over into southern Lebanon.
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In a video statement, Netanyahu said: “We have created a genuine security zone preventing any infiltration toward the Galilee and the northern border. We are expanding this zone to push the threat from anti-tank missiles further away and to establish a broader buffer zone.”
On Monday, Israel’s far-right finance minister Bezalel Smotrich said his country should “apply sovereignty” to parts of southern Lebanon in a shocking call.
This comes as Israel continues to wage war against Iran and Hezbollah, despite Trump dishing out mixed messages on whether he wants to end the conflict or continue.
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On Tuesday, the Pentagon ordered US ground troops to the Middle East but negotiators also sent Iran a 15-point peace plan. Despite this, the US President said: “They [Iran] are begging to work out a deal. I don’t know if we’ll be able to do that. I don’t know if we’re willing to do that. They should have done that four weeks ago. They should have done it two years ago.”
Trump and Netanyahu have also appeared to clash after the Israeli leaders suggestion for the US to encourage a street uprising to challenge the Iranian regime. the US President told the Israeli Prime Minister during a telephone conversation last week: “Why the hell should we tell people to take to the streets when they’ll just get mowed down.”
Iran “is not going to buckle” in the face of Donald Trump’s threats against the country, a BBC expert has predicted.
Lyse Doucet, the corporation’s senior international correspondent, spoke out after the president’s spokeswoman, Karoline Leavitt, said America would “unleash hell” unless Tehran agrees to peace talks.
“If Iran fails to accept the reality of the current moment, if they fail to understand that they have been defeated militarily and will continue to be, President Trump will ensure they are hit harder than they have ever been hit before,” Leavitt said on Wednesday.
But speaking on Radio 4′s Today programme, Doucet said that was a “fundamental misperception” of Iran’s position.
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She said: “Iran does not want a ceasefire, it will not negotiate a ceasefire, even though President Trump, according to Israeli media, is now looking for a one month ceasefire.
“It wants an end to this war, but it’s also making maximalist demands to ensure that this doesn’t happen again.
“This is where we are in the war. It’s not going to buckle under any threats – another fundamental misperception in this war.”
Here at HuffPost UK, we’ve already asked dietitians to share the healthiest cheese, eggs, breads, and pasta.
And following a study which suggested that switching out animal-based fats for vegetable-based ones might help to reduce dementia risk, we thought we’d ask about cooking oils, too.
We spoke to registered dietitian Melissa Jaeger about the topic.
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Are any cooking oils good for us?
“Cooking oils can absolutely be part of a healthy diet, but portion size and frequency of consumption are key when it comes to potential health benefits… adding fat also helps our bodies absorb fat-soluble vitamins (vitamins A, D, E, and K) found in other foods in the same meal,” said Jaeger.
“Focus on cooking oils that are naturally liquid at room temperature. These include oils such as extra virgin olive oil, avocado oil, and rapeseed oil, all of which contain primarily unsaturated fats,” the dietitian said.
Fats which are solid at room temperature, like butter, beef tallow, and coconut oil, contain higher levels of saturated fats. And “High consumption of saturated fats has been linked to elevated risk of heart disease”.
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The healthiest cooking oils, ranked
Jaeger pointed out that there are plenty of cooking fat options available, and that “Selecting the right one for your health needs is just one part of the equation, as these oils vary drastically in flavour profile and smoke point, which dictates how you use them when cooking.”
Still, when asked to rank some of the most commonly used oils, she gave us four from worst to best:
“It has the highest quality standards of any olive oil and contains monounsaturated fatty acids, which support heart health by improving cholesterol and lowering inflammation,” she explained.
“Studies have also shown olive oil benefits your brain health, with research finding that olive oil consumption supported reduced cognitive decline and enhanced cognitive functioning”.
She uses extra virgin olive oil for low-heat cooking because it has a lower smoke point. “I recommend using it for sautéing over low heat, in salad dressings, or drizzled on a finished dish.”
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2) Avocado oil
This “works well for cooking at higher heat, is mild in flavour, and contains a high concentration of heart-healthy monounsaturated fatty acids,” said the dietitian.
“Whilst fewer human studies have been conducted directly on the benefits of avocado oil, initial small studies have shown promising outcomes for heart health benefits.”
It’s high in oleic acid and polyunsaturated fats, and has been linked to better heart, eye, and skin health.
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3) Rapeseed oil
A favourite of the British Heart Foundation, Jeager told us this “versatile” option (which tends to be quite cheap) is a great option.
“Its higher smoke point makes it a brilliant option for higher-heat cooking methods, plus it’s loaded with monounsaturated fatty acids and has the least amount of saturated fat compared to other common cooking oils like sunflower oil and even olive and avocado oils,” the expert said.
4) Fats that are solid at room temperature, like beef tallow, coconut oil, and butter
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As she mentioned earlier, Jaeger said these tend to be made up of mostly saturated fats.
“Consuming high amounts of saturated fats has been linked to negative heart health outcomes in research, and the NHS recommends Brits reduce their overall fat and saturated fat intake and replace it with some unsaturated fats, including omega-3s,” she said.
“So whilst these fats may be used sparingly for high-heat cooking, focus instead on cooking oils that are liquid at room temperature or primarily unsaturated fats.”
Ultimately, she ended, we should “opt for oils with higher amounts of unsaturated fatty acids versus those that are solid at room temperature and contain higher amounts of saturated fatty acids.
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“This simple swap supports heart health whilst still allowing you to enjoy flavourful, satisfying meals.”
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