John Crawford, 36, was jailed for 20 months at Hamilton Sheriff Court this week.

A serial offender was caught on camera brandishing a golf club only weeks after police arrested him for carrying a knife.

John Crawford, 36, was jailed for 20 months at Hamilton Sheriff Court this week.

He admitted having a knife in Logans Road, Motherwell, on June 2 and a golf club in the town’s Brandon Parade South on July 23.

Hamilton Sheriff Court heard police went to the level crossing in Logans Road after concern was raised about a man under the influence.

Crawford was traced and was seen to place a lockback knife in a hedge.

Weeks later he was caught on CCTV brandishing a golf club at unknown individuals in Motherwell town centre.

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Crawford, of Airth Court, Motherwell, has a long criminal record. In 2022 he was jailed for 38 months for carrying knives twice within four days in Uddingston and Hamilton.

Sheriff Kevin McCallum said there was no alternative to another prison term, given Crawford’s record and the nature of the offences.

However, the sentence was cut from 30 months to 20 because of his guilty pleas and backdated as he has been in custody since July 24.

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Netflix’s must-watch Irish comedy mystery drama is now streaming, but what happens in the final episode?

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Warning – this article contains major spoilers for How to Get to Heaven From Belfast

Netflix’s new murder mystery series follows a trio of women on a perilous search across Ireland to get to the bottom of what happened to their enigmatic friend, Greta (played by Natasha O’Keeffe).

Across eight episodes, frazzled TV writer Saoirse (Roisin Gallagher), short-tempered mother Robyn (Sinéad Keenan), and awkward and religious Dara (Caoilfhionn Dunne) dig up secrets, chase clues and theories and reckon with a traumatic event from their past to unearth the truth.

From the creator of Derry Girls, Lisa McGee, the new series was released this Thursday (12th February) and has already scored rave reviews from critics, who are calling the comedy thriller a must-watch.

But what exactly happened to Greta and has the trio managed to uncover a satisfying solution to this enthralling mystery?

Here is your essential deep dive into everything that gets revealed in the new series’ final episode.

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Throughout the series, it’s revealed that Greta is actually alive but is on the run after accidentally killing her childhood friend, Jodie.

The two girls had been abused by their parents as children in their town of Heaven’s Veil, where they burned down the church, accidentally killing those inside.

Journalist Charles Sampson, also called Jason Meadows (Josh Finan) by Greta, picked up their trail and followed Greta and Jodie in the hopes of finding answers. However, Jodie fatally stabbed him, leaving Greta to bury the body with the help of young Saoirse, Robyn and Dara.

In the present, Greta’s body is swapped with Jodie and Greta liaises with fixer Booker (Bronagh Gallagher) and a young woman named Feeney (Saoirse-Monica Jackson) to clear her paper trail and set up a new life away from Ireland.

The plan was also orchestrated by Greta’s mother, Margo (Michelle Fairley), and husband Owen (Emmett J. Scanlan), but Greta has a change of heart and drugs Feeney to escape and return to Heaven’s Veil to confront her past.

It’s there that she discovers her real mother is actually a woman named Nora, who sold her as a child. Later, she reunites with Saoirse, Robyn and Dara as well as Owen and her their daughter, Maria (Matilda Freeman).

Booker is ordered to kill Greta, but, after discovering the secret organisation she was a part of that was initially founded to help liberate women was corrupt, she, along with Feeney and another member known as the midwife (Shauna Bray), slay the rest of the society and let Greta go free, vowing to begin a new organisation that will uphold its values.

Saoirse, Robyn and Dara confess to Liam (Darragh Hand) and Charles’ son, Andrew (also Finan), who let them go free without pressing any charges.

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But what was in the bag?

One of the biggest mysteries hanging over the finale is a strange, pink bag the girls recover from Greta.

Earlier in the series, she had hitched a ride with Conrad, the original owner of the bag who drives Greta into the middle of some woods to meet a mysterious group of people. It’s also revealed that Conrad was killed with a screwdriver to the neck, but the perpetrator is still unknown.

In the final moments of the episode, Saoirse, Robyn and Dara are left with the bag and, after looking inside, they vow not to get involved.

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While the contents aren’t revealed to the audience, creator McGee exclusively told Reach that she knows what’s inside – although she hasn’t ruled out changing her mind.

“I know right now what’s in the bag,” she teased. “But I’m not saying I might not change my mind, which is why I left it so vague.

“I have a very clear idea of what it is, but if I think of something that works better or that might be more interesting when I start to write season two, I want to be able to change my mind.”

Netflix has not yet confirmed if the series will be returning, so stay tuned for updates as the streamer assesses its popularity over the coming weeks.

How to Get to Heaven From Belfast is available to stream on Netflix.

Meat:Stack, which started in Newcastle and now also operates in Leeds, is a finalist in the 2026 National Burger Awards.

The awards celebrate the best burger operators from across the UK and will be held in London in March.

Allan Hyslop, co-founder of Meat:Stack, said: “This one means a lot.

North East burger brand Meat:Stack, founded in Newcastle and now also operating in Leeds, has been shortlisted for the 2026 National Burger Awards (Image: Supplied)

“It’s something we’ve been aiming for over the years but never quite managed to get over the line for — until now.

“We’re seriously proud.”

Founded in 2016, Meat:Stack is known for its focus on classic American-style smash burgers and has developed a loyal following in both cities.

The brand says its approach is not about following trends but about continuous improvement.

Mr Hyslop said: “Since 2016 we’ve never cut corners. If anything, we’ve doubled down.

“The beef, the bread, the fresh beef dripping fries, the house-made sauces, the pickles— every element has been pushed to be better than when we started.

“What we’re serving now is the best version of Meat:Stack we’ve ever put out.”

The National Burger Awards stage has featured many of the UK’s top hospitality names.

This year marks Meat:Stack’s first appearance as a finalist.

Mr Hyslop credited their supporters for the brand’s success.

He said: “Huge thanks to everyone who keeps turning up and backing us by buying these daft little minced beef sandwiches day in, day out.

“Newcastle and Leeds – thank you.

“London, we’ll see you in March.”

Meat:Stack uses locally sourced bread and makes its sauces in-house.

The brand has earned a reputation as one of the North’s leading independent burger operators, known for its quality-first philosophy.

The National Burger Awards final will take place in London in March 2026.

Across history, humans have always been drawn to the idea that love isn’t random. In ancient Greece, Plato imagined that we were once whole beings with four arms, four legs and two faces, so radiant that Zeus split us in two; ever since, each half has roamed the earth searching for its missing other, a myth that gives the modern soulmate its poetic pedigree and the promise that somewhere, someone will finally make us feel complete.

Bolton’s neighbourhood policing team hope the bin will help deter knife crime and encourage people to dispose of potentially deadly weapons.

The purpose-built bin was created together with the local council and has an attached letterbox which only opens inwards and automatically locks.

Officers warn that many knives are held by people unaware that they are illegal and said those surrendering knives are not required to give any personal details and will not face prosecution for carrying them.

GMP have opened a new knife amnesty bin in the town centre (Image: GMP)

They said the bin forms part of their commitment to tackling knife crime across the entire force-area, of which Operation Venture has been a huge part.

Marking three years since its formation in December 2025, the dedicated knife-crime team has secured more than 958 arrests, recovered nearly 300 weapons, in addition to seizing hundreds of vehicles and conducting over 2,500 stop-searches.

Sergeant Jess Prudence, from GMP’s Bolton Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: “Knife crime is something that we are committed to tackling across Bolton and the implementation of the amnesty bin adds a discreet and quick way for anyone with any illegal or deadly weapons to get rid of them, no questions asked.

“The work we’ve done with local schools and colleges has also helped educate young people on the dangers of knife crime, and it has been great to see them engage with the project and create a variety of anti-knife content and slogans.

“Through work on the district and with specialist teams such as within Operation Venture, we will continue to crack down on all forms of criminality and remove knives and other weapons from the streets.”

Bolton Council’s Executive Member for Stronger Communities, Cllr Rabiya Jiva, said: “The knife amnesty bin is an innovative and effective step towards reducing knife crime and we are pleased to be working with the police on it.

“Knife crime blights our communities and our town centre and we know that people are concerned about it.

“We are determined to take impactful action so that people can feel safe where they live, where they work and on nights out.”

GMP have opened a new knife amnesty bin in the town centre (Image: GMP)

GMP’s dedicated knife-crime team operate in different hotspots across Greater Manchester, assisting existing resources in districts such as Bolton, in a bid to tackle violent crime and deter and reduce knife-related incidents.

Bolton’s neighbourhood policing team regularly conduct their own proactive patrols, including during evenings and as part of the night-time economy, to monitor areas and provide a presence,

The bin was designed by students via our Mini Police School scheme, with the chosen designs painted onto them by Bolton College Art students as part of their coursework.

This work has also enabled officers to engage with young people about the dangers of knife crime.

The bin will be mobile and deployed with neighbourhood policing staff at various locations throughout the district, and will be advertised in advance.

Sky News has found an email exchange from 2014 showing that convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein asked a member of staff to install hidden video cameras at his home in Palm Beach, Florida.

The aide told Epstein that he planned to hide them in tissue boxes at the house.

The emails were among millions of documents released by the US Department of Justice (DoJ) last month.

In an email on 5 February 2014, Epstein instructed the associate: “Let’s get three motion detected hidden cameras, that record, thanks.” (sic)

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Five hours later, he received a reply: “Jeffrey, I already two purchased the Motion sensor camera from the Spy Store in fort Lauderdale yesterday, I charged them last night and figuring our (sic) how to work them as we speak … I’m installing them into Kleenex boxes now.”

The Sky News Data & Forensics team has been reviewing more than a thousand fragmented videos released by the DoJ.

Many of them appear to have been filmed in Epstein’s office at his Florida home.

One surveillance video we found shows a man, who appears to be Epstein, speaking to women in that room.

Another shows a woman kneeling next to him.

Sky News is unable to confirm when the footage on the office cameras was filmed.

We know from police documents that victims feared they were being secretly recorded.

These newly uncovered emails and images analysed by Sky News suggest that was indeed the case.

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It comes after Donald Trump’s attorney general Pam Bondi clashed repeatedly with critics during a lengthy committee hearing earlier this week.

On Wednesday, Ms Bondi gave her first sworn testimony since the release of the Epstein files, which at times descended into a shouting match with Democrats.

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Epstein survivors later accused her of lacking empathy and humanity, while critics claimed that because not all documents have been released, and many have been heavily redacted, some powerful figures are still being protected.

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Ms Bondi – who as head of the DoJ is ultimately in charge of the files’ release – defended the way the process had been handled and said she was “deeply sorry for what any victim has been through, especially as a result of that monster”.

However, the US attorney general refused to take personal responsibility for initial failures to hide the names of some victims in the files and said staff had done their best under pressure.

Japanese officials said they have detained a Chinese fishing vessel after it allegedly ignored orders to halt for an inspection in Japan’s exclusive maritime economic zone.

Although Japan has detained fishing boats from South Korea and Taiwan in recent years, this is the first case involving a Chinese vessel since 2022. This comes amid heightened diplomatic tensions between Tokyo and Beijing.

Japan’s Fisheries Agency said on Friday that the vessel’s captain – a 47-year-old Chinese national – was arrested on suspicion of “trying to evade an onboard inspection” in waters off Nagasaki prefecture in southwest Japan on Thursday, about 89.4 nautical miles (165km) south-southwest of Meshima Island, according to Kyodo News.

The agency said in a statement: “The vessel’s captain was ordered to stop for an inspection by a fisheries inspector, but the vessel failed to comply and fled.

“Consequently, the vessel’s captain was arrested on the same day,” the agency said. There were a further 10 people on board at the time, the agency added.

NHK Japan reported that the vessel was “capable of catching a large quantity of fish such as mackerel and horse mackerel”.

“The agency suspects the boat may have entered Japan’s EEZ (exclusive economic zone) to conduct illicit fishing. It has not disclosed whether the captain admitted to the allegations, saying it might influence the investigation,” the outlet said.

Beijing has not yet publicly responded to the incident.

Japan’s chief cabinet secretary Minoru Kihara said on Friday that Japan “will continue to take resolute action in our ⁠enforcement activities to prevent and deter ⁠illegal fishing operations by foreign vessels”.

Japan’s fisheries agency said there were 11 people on board, including the captain.

Ties between Japan and China sank to the worst level in years after Japanese prime minister Sanae Takaichi, just a month after taking office last year, triggered a diplomatic row by claiming that a hypothetical Chinese attack on Taiwan could bring about a Japanese military response. Beijing responded with export curbs, flight cancellations and vitriolic commentaries, repeatedly demanding a retraction.

China claims Taiwan as part of its territory and does not rule out the use of force to reunify it with the mainland. Beijing objects to the involvement of third countries in Taiwan, notably the US, which is the main supplier of weapons to the island.

Ms Takaichi later explained that Tokyo would act within the limits of its legal framework.

Debbie Todd, a socially engaged portrait photographer based between Stanley and Consett, will present her debut solo exhibition at Bishop Auckland Town Hall in a show specially commissioned for the venue.

The exhibition, which runs from Monday (February 16) to May 15, brings together two bodies of work exploring identity, inclusion and belonging.

Debbie Todd (Image: Debbie Todd)

Ms Todd said: “The work shown at Bishop Auckland is rooted in proverbs and idioms that shape perceptions of people with different conditions, identities and lifestyles.

“By pairing imagery with language, the series encourages audiences to reflect on how everyday phrases can impact individuals and communities.

“The portraits represent people often misunderstood or excluded from mainstream media, offering space for recognition, understanding and inclusion.

Debbie Todd’s first solo show is at Bishop Auckland Town Hall (Image: Debbie Todd)

“This being my first solo show, I’m proud to share the work in a space that’s accessible to everyone.”

One of the featured works, The Meaning of Being Different, will be displayed on a large wall in the library and delves into identity, difference and the sense of belonging.

The second, titled Extra Ordinary, will be installed in the historic Strong Room.

Debbie Todd’s ‘Jimmy sat on a gate at Appleby Horse Fair’ was shortlisted for the British Journal of Photography’s prestigious Portrait of Brit (Image: Debbie Todd)

Timed to coincide with Down Syndrome Awareness Day on March 21, this piece highlights themes of disability, visibility and inclusion.

Ms Todd’s photographic practice champions equality through a fine-art style and close collaboration with marginalised communities.

Her aim is to foster empathy, inclusion and fair representation.

Debbie Todd’s photography explores identity, difference and belonging (Image: Debbie Todd)

A graduate of The Northern School of Art, she began her studies at the age of 38, earning a first-class honours degree in Photographic Practice in 2022, followed by a distinction in her MA in Arts Practice in 2023.

During her studies, Ms Todd won the Anjool Malde Award, was shortlisted for the Association of Photographers Student Awards and received the Judges’ Choice Award in the student category at the Bar-Tur Photo Awards.

‘Keep your nose clean’ Angela, Autoimmune (Medium) (Image: Debbie Todd)

She attended the awards exhibition in Berlin in 2023.

Her work has been shown at the Metrocentre, published as a book, and commissioned by MIMA for a 2025 exhibition.

She was also part of The Late Shows in Newcastle.

She was also shortlisted for the most recent British Journal of Photography’s prestigious Portrait of Britain Awards, with her image Jimmy sat on a gate at Appleby Horse Fair appearing in Portrait of Britain, Volume 8.

‘Lose your marbles’ Kirsty, Bipolar Disorder by Debbie Todd (Image: Debbie Todd)

She has also been shortlisted for the London Camera Exchange Photographer Awards for the third consecutive year and is in the running for the Photography Foundation Awards.

In addition to her photography, Ms Todd works in the care sector, supporting people with disabilities and looked-after children.

She also volunteers for Remember My Baby.

Her debut solo exhibition at Bishop Auckland Town Hall is free and open to the public, running from Monday to Saturday between 10am and 4pm.

More information about The Northern School of Art’s creative courses can be found on its website.

Netflix’s How to Get to Heaven From Belfast has just been released with a finale full of twists – here’s everything that happened and what we know about that mysterious pink bag

Warning – this article contains major spoilers for How to Get to Heaven From Belfast.

Netflix’s fresh murder mystery series trails three women on a hazardous quest across Ireland to unravel the mystery surrounding their enigmatic friend, Greta (portrayed by Natasha O’Keeffe).

Over eight episodes, stressed TV writer Saoirse (Roisin Gallagher), fiery mother Robyn (Sinéad Keenan), and awkward, religious Dara (Caoilfhionn Dunne) unearth secrets, pursue leads and theories, and grapple with a distressing event from their past to discover the truth.

From the creator of Derry Girls, Lisa McGee, the new series was launched this Thursday (12th February) and has already garnered glowing reviews from critics, who are hailing the comedy thriller as a must-see.

But what exactly transpired with Greta and have the trio managed to reveal a satisfying resolution to this captivating mystery?, reports Belfast Live.

Here is your crucial deep dive into everything that gets unveiled in the new series’ final episode.

How to Get to Heaven From Belfast ending explained.

As the series unfolds, it’s disclosed that Greta is actually alive but is fleeing after inadvertently killing her childhood friend, Jodie.

The two girls had been mistreated by their parents as children in their town of Heaven’s Veil, where they set the church ablaze, unintentionally causing the deaths of those inside.

Journalist Charles Sampson, also known as Jason Meadows (Josh Finan) by Greta, picked up their trail and followed Greta and Jodie hoping to uncover the truth. However, Jodie fatally stabbed him, leaving Greta to bury the body with assistance from young Saoirse, Robyn and Dara.

In the present day, Greta’s body is switched with Jodie’s and Greta connects with fixer Booker (Bronagh Gallagher) and a young woman named Feeney (Saoirse-Monica Jackson) to erase her paper trail and establish a fresh life beyond Ireland.

The scheme was also arranged by Greta’s mother, Margo (Michelle Fairley), and husband Owen (Emmett J. Scanlan), but Greta has second thoughts and drugs Feeney to flee and return to Heaven’s Veil to face her past.

It’s there that she uncovers her biological mother is actually a woman named Nora, who sold her as a child. Later, she reunites with Saoirse, Robyn and Dara as well as Owen and their daughter, Maria (Matilda Freeman).

Booker is instructed to kill Greta, but, after uncovering the secret organisation she was part of that was initially founded to help liberate women was corrupt, she, along with Feeney and another member known as the midwife (Shauna Bray), eliminate the rest of the society and let Greta go free, pledging to launch a new organisation that will uphold its values.

Saoirse, Robyn and Dara confess to Liam (Darragh Hand) and Charles’ son, Andrew (also Finan), who let them go free without pressing any charges.

**For the latest showbiz, TV, movie and streaming news, go to the new **Everything Gossip** website**

But what was in the bag?

One of the most intriguing puzzles looming over the finale centres on a mysterious pink bag the girls retrieve from Greta.

Earlier in the series, she’d hitched a lift with Conrad, the bag’s original owner, who drives Greta deep into woodland to meet an enigmatic group of individuals. It’s also disclosed that Conrad was murdered with a screwdriver to the neck, though the killer remains unidentified.

In the episode’s closing moments, Saoirse, Robyn and Dara are left clutching the bag and, after peering inside, they pledge not to get involved.

Whilst the contents aren’t disclosed to viewers, creator McGee exclusively told Reach that she knows what’s inside – though she hasn’t ruled out having a rethink.

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“I know right now what’s in the bag,” she teased. “But I’m not saying I might not change my mind, which is why I left it so vague.

“I have a very clear idea of what it is, but if I think of something that works better or that might be more interesting when I start to write season two, I want to be able to change my mind.”

Netflix has not yet confirmed whether the series will be returning, so stay tuned for updates as the streamer evaluates its popularity over the coming weeks.

How to Get to Heaven From Belfast is available to stream on Netflix.