Sabastian Sawe, the first athlete to officially break the two-hour barrier in a marathon, has been welcomed home to Kenya with a hero’s reception, including a water cannon salute for his arriving aircraft.
The record-breaker was subsequently awarded $61,000 (£45,000) and a new car by the president.
Mr Sawe’s return on Wednesday saw him greeted by his parents and Sports Minister Salim Mvurya, who lauded the runner’s achievement at the London Marathon as “a win for Kenya.”
On Thursday, President William Ruto hosted a formal ceremony, describing Mr Sawe’s victory as “a defining moment in the history of human endurance.”
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During the event, Mr Sawe presented President Ruto with an autographed Adidas Adizero shoe, worn during Sunday’s race, along with a signed photograph commemorating his world record moment.
Sawe was given a hero’s welcome (Getty)
Mr Sawe made history on Sunday by completing the marathon in an astonishing 1 hour, 59 minutes, and 30 seconds, shaving 65 seconds off the previous men’s world record.
Upon his arrival at Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, he expressed his pride at having “made a great achievement in life” and vowed to “try and lower the record further.”
The athlete was adorned with a traditional wreath of twigs, symbolising victory, as traditional dancers celebrated his return. He was then escorted into a luxury government vehicle, part of the “heroic welcome” orchestrated by the sports minister.
His parents shared their long-held belief in their son’s destiny for greatness. His mother, Emily Sawe, recalled his childhood speed: “He would run too fast. So, I would say to myself, this boy will shine for me one day.”
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His father, Simion Kiplagat Sawe, recounted the tension of watching Sunday’s race due to a poor television signal.
“The moment my son pulled in front, I walked out and didn’t see him finish the race. I watched the replay afterwards. I was so happy, extremely happy. We screamed so much that now it is hard to swallow anything,” he said.
Sawe’s introduction to professional running came through his uncle, Abraham Chepkirwok, an 800-metre Olympian for Uganda at the 2008 Beijing Games.
Having won the Valencia Marathon in 2024 with a time of 2:02:05, Sawe entered Sunday’s London race as the defending champion.
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His father affirmed his son’s unwavering determination, stating: “Even now, he still says that record was not enough; he wants to lower it further.”
Donald Trump said the Chancellor of Germany, Friedrich Merz, should spend more time ‘fixing his broken country’ and less time ‘interfering with those that are getting rid of the Iran nuclear threat’
15:00, 30 Apr 2026Updated 15:09, 30 Apr 2026
Donald Trump has mocked Germany as a “broken country” after its chancellor said Iran had “humiliated” the US.
The president said the Chancellor of Germany, Friedrich Merz, should spend more time “fixing his broken country” and less time “interfering with those that are getting rid of the Iran nuclear threat,” in a scathing Truth Social post.
He also slammed the chancellor for being “totally ineffective” in ending Russia’s war on Urkaine.
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“The Chancellor of Germany should spend more time on ending the war with Russia/Ukraine (Where he has been totally ineffective!), and fixing his broken Country, especially Immigration and Energy, and less time on interfering with those that are getting rid of the Iran Nuclear threat, thereby making the World, including Germany, a safer place! President DJT,” Trump wrote on Truth Social today.
Trump’s comments come after Merz previously said the US was being “humiliated” by “very skilled” Iranians.
This Is Not A Murder Mystery centres on a circle of young Surrealist artists during the 1930s.
The Belgian English-language crime drama has arrived on Channel 4, having originally broadcast last year.
Set amongst the grandeur of an English country estate, the series finds a gathering of celebrated artists ensnared alongside a serial killer.
The production stars Pierre Gervais as Rene Magritte, Inaki Mur as Salvador Dali, Florence Hall as Lee Miller, Frank Rourke as Man Ray and Mike Hoffman as Max Ernst, reports the Mirror.
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The official synopsis for This Is Not A Murder Mystery, drawn from Magritte’s The Treachery of Images painting, states: “Crime drama set in the flamboyant 1930s, following a group of young Surrealist artists, including Dali and Magritte, who are trapped in a lavish mansion with a serial killer on the loose.”
Viewers were left gripped by the unique period drama, with one person writing: “This series is a delightful and stylish twist on the classic whodunit. Set in the opulent 1930s with a gathering of legendary surrealist artists, it plays masterfully with suspense and visual flair.” They added: “For anyone looking for an intelligent drama wrapped in atmosphere and intrigue, this series is a must-watch.”
Another person branded it “worth watching” while someone else called it “charming”. When the trailer dropped, fans rushed to share their excitement, with one writing: “This looks *rilly* good, as another said: “This looks fun!”
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Someone else said: “I’m so glad Agatha Christie-ish stories has taken ahold of media for now. It’s such a fun genre.”
Another added: “I’ve been itching for another story like this ever since Knives Out came out years ago! And I’m also really excited to see a cast where I don’t recognize anyone I’m sick of Hollywood only casting the same “trendy” actors in roles they’re ill-suited for so this is a nice chance to see other talent shine!”
Producer Kristoffel Mertens and Elly Vervloet previously spoke to Variety about turning their surrealist idea into this drama, with Mertens saying: “It started as the typical cliché idea that goes around in production companies.
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“Everyone is very enthusiastic about it, but at the same time we would never be able to make it. Yet for this one, it remained with us and we kept going back to it, so in the end, we thought we could try to at least get it into development. And it turns out that “This is Not a Murder Mystery’ became one of the biggest shows ever made in Flanders.”
It’s definitely the biggest series we have ever done”, Vervloet added.
“We usually commission Flemish series for our local audience, creating a mix of domestic series and high-end TV shows as well.
“But at that level, it becomes a matter of dreaming big, being bold, and daring to make this choice as a public broadcaster to bring this English-spoken series to our audience and beyond.”
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This Is Not A Murder Mystery is available to watch on Channel 4
The driver of the car has been named as 73-year-old Tony Warner
A Newmarket man has been arrested after the driver of a car died in a crash on a busy A-road. Suffolk Police were called to the A14 westbound carriageway at Nacton, near Ipswich, at just after 9am on Monday, April 27, following reports of a crash involving two vehicles.
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The vehicles involved in the collision were a lorry and a silver Ford S-Max. The East of England Ambulance Service and Suffolk Fire and Rescue crews attended the scene.
The driver of the car was pronounced dead at the scene. Two passengers in the car were taken to hospital for treatment but they did not sustain any serious injuries.
The driver has been named as Tony Warner, aged 73, of Ilketshall St Lawrence. A 50-year-old man from Newmarket has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving. He was taken to the Martlesham Police Investigation Centre. He was released on bail until Monday, July 13, pending further enquiries.
The A14 in the westbound direction between Junction 58 at Seven Hills and Junction 56 at Wherstead was closed until 2am the following morning. The eastbound carriageway was closed until 7pm that evening.
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Officers are now appealing for anyone with information to come forward. If you witnessed the crash or have dashcam footage that could be helpful, you should contact the Joint Norfolk & Suffolk Serious Collision Investigation Unit, quoting reference 37/23817/26.
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But how representative are these headlines of wider coverage? To find out, colleagues and I analysed nearly 500 articles published over four months in 2023 across nine UK newspapers (both right- and left-leaning), looking at pieces where net zero appeared in the headline.
We focused on the presence of statements which were factually inaccurate, or misleading (defined as the omission of a credible counter-argument).
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Outright inaccuracies were relatively rare. We found 22 examples, partly because we used a narrow definition. But misleading claims were very common.
This was especially true in opinion and editorial pieces. In four right-wing outlets – the Telegraph, Mail, Express and Sun – more than 70% of such articles contained at least one misleading statement.
Because a single misleading statement may not be representative of an overall article – perhaps appearing in a quote – we then looked at those articles where there was a pattern, containing at least three misleading statements.
We found 50 such articles, of which 92% were published in the right-wing press, and the vast majority in editorials and opinion pieces. Of the editorials and opinion pieces we flagged at the Telegraph, Mail, Express and Sun, between 39% and 60% included at least three misleading statements.
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Articles which contain at least three misleading statements:Broken down by political leaning (of the newspaper) and genre. Right-wing titles and opinion pieces dominate. Painter et al (2026)
The most common misleading statements concerned the potentially high cost of net zero, the various ways the policy was being implemented, and claims about the unfair distribution of costs. These claims were often presented without acknowledging opposing evidence or arguments – for example, that the costs of inaction were also high or possibly higher, or that experts dispute the figures presented in the article.
By contrast, left-wing publications were more likely to mention the high costs of inaction and the potential co-benefits of net zero such as improved health or better air quality.
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In this context, remember that in July 2025 the UK government’s Office for Budget Responsibility found that the cost of bringing emissions down to net zero is significantly lower than the economic damages of failing to act. It also found those net zero costs will be much lower than previously expected.
Scrutiny – but fairer and better-informed
This isn’t a call for newspapers and journalists to avoid scrutinising net zero. It’s a policy that will be funded in part by British taxpayers, and may impose significant and uneven costs on different sectors of the population.
But coverage that focuses only on these costs in isolation, or that cherry picks data to support a single view, risks giving readers an incomplete picture. Fairer and better-informed coverage would mention on a regular basis the in-depth findings of a range of experts on the costs of inaction and the co-benefits of action.
The Times, for example, shows that it is possible to quote experts from two sides. In our 2023 sample we found several articles, including some in right-leaning newspapers, where the high cost of net zero is mentioned alongside the benefits of taking action, or that also added the qualification that many climate experts dispute the high costs.
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A final thought: in its March 2026 report, the UK’s official advisory Climate Change Committee said that the “cost” of cutting UK emissions to net zero could be less than the cost of a single fossil-fuel price shock, while a net-zero economy would be almost completely protected from future spikes.
I looked in vain for a front-page headline in the Sun, Express or Mail screaming that reaching net zero would be cheaper for the UK than a fossil fuel crisis, such as the one triggered by the war on Iran.
Actor Ryan Prescott has revealed his role in a new Amazon Prime series in a move away from the ITV soap
Coronation Street star Ryan Prescott has excited fans as he revealed his role in a new Amazon Prime series in a move away from the long-running show.
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The actor is best known for playing Ryan Connor in the ITV soap, having started in the role back in 2018. But viewers may also know that Ryan was actually first introduced to Weatherfield in 2006 and was played by Ben Thompson until 2010.
He was seen leaving the cobbles when Ryan accepted a university placement in Glasgow. Two years later, however, he was kicked out of his course and returned home, hooked on cocaine. Sol Heras then took on the role from 2012 to 2013, when Ryan went to Ibiza to work as a DJ.
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Five years later, there was another change as Ryan was recast in the role in 2018, when his character’s job in Ibiza fell through and he moved back in with his mum, Michelle, played by Kym Marsh. The rest, as they say, is history but while Ryan continues to appear on the cobbles, he’s also revealed another of his acting roles.
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The soap star is now appearing in Siblings, a new comedy-drama on Amazon Prime. The synopsis reads: “Siblings reunite at their crumbling childhood home to scatter their mother’s ashes. Old wounds, secrets, and unexpected moments of grace turn a tense day into a darkly funny reckoning with family.”
Sharing the news on Instagram, Ryan wrote: “#SIBLINGS- out now on Amazon Prime! Huge thank you to the whole team, loved every minute of this shoot, which flew by in a flash. How lucky I am to get to tell stories with people like this! Available to rent on Amazon- LINK IN BIO.”
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He added: “Also, if you fancy leaving us a little review on Amazon, we would LOVE to hear your feedback, positive or negative…anything to get that algorithm cooking! Massive thanks and much love.”
And he was quickly flooded with support. Corrie co-star Cait Fitton said: “Proud broskiii @ryan_prescottactor.” @lucylou_ox replied: “Will definitely be watching.” @nicsohara commented: “Well done ryan, you should be so proud of yourself.” @swarlaxmahtab wrote: “Congratulations.” @nancyhovhanesian added: “Wonderful.”
Girls are “more likely to blame themselves, turning their anger and pain inward”, according to the Child Mind Institute, which noted they’re also more likely to experience depression, anxiety and eating disorders than those without ADHD.
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Diagnosis, then, is crucial – and there’s one sign in particular which can easily be missed, but is more likely to be experienced by girls.
ADHD can show up as inattentiveness in girls
While lots of people associate ADHD with hyperactivity – you probably picture a child who can’t sit still or is constantly on the go – not so many people will conjure up images of a child who’s spacing out.
But this is what girls in particular might experience.
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Mark Pattison, CEO and Founder of Care ADHD, told HuffPost UK that in girls and women in particular, ADHD can present as inattentiveness.
When a child is struggling with inattentiveness, their attention may appear to drift. “They may also seem forgetful, disorganised, and perhaps find it difficult to get started on something, or see things through,” he said.
“As a consequence, girls can often feel easily overwhelmed, and may have low self-esteem.”
Hyperactivity in girls can also look a little different to what you might expect
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For girls who struggle with hyperactivity, this can also present differently, said the CEO: “Think fidgeting, talking excessively, or interrupting. Many women and girls report a sense of inner restlessness, and a racing mind full of thoughts.”
Because their difficulties can be less immediately visible at both home and in the classroom, girls are often under-diagnosed.
“Their behaviours may not be ‘disruptive’. They may also work hard to mask them, which can lead to perfectionism. Often ADHD symptoms in girls can be mistaken for anxiety, low confidence, or simply ‘not trying hard enough’,” said Pattison.
If you suspect your daughter might have undiagnosed ADHD, Pattison advised parents to talk with their child and help them describe their challenges, noting patterns and day-to-day impact.
It’s also helpful to speak with your child’s school about what they’re noticing, and ask a GP about referral for an ADHD assessment.
“Supportive routines at home can also help reduce pressure and protect self-esteem while waiting,” he added.
Help and support:
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Mind, open Monday to Friday, 9am-6pm on 0300 123 3393.
Samaritans offers a listening service which is open 24 hours a day, on 116 123 (UK and ROI – this number is FREE to call and will not appear on your phone bill).
CALM (the Campaign Against Living Miserably) offer a helpline open 5pm-midnight, 365 days a year, on 0800 58 58 58, and a webchat service.
The Mix is a free support service for people under 25. Call 0808 808 4994 or email help@themix.org.uk
Rethink Mental Illness offers practical help through its advice line which can be reached on 0808 801 0525 (Monday to Friday 10am-4pm). More info can be found on rethink.org.
Translink is the public transport operator for Northern Ireland, delivering around 13,000 services each day and managing over £5 billion of public transport assets.
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Mr Conway will stay in his role until the end of June 2026 to ensure a smooth and effective transition. He has been Group Chief Executive since 2015, having led the organisation through major transformation including most recently the opening of Belfast Grand Central Station, Ireland’s largest integrated transport hub.
Gerard Carlin is currently Director of Networks and Innovation for SONI, Northern Ireland’s electricity Transmission System Operator.
An engineer by background, he has 20 years of experience in infrastructure, including the Rail, Water and Oil & Gas Industries. He has held leadership roles at London Underground, Crossrail and Transport for London before joining Northern Ireland Water in 2021 where he worked as Head of Transformation.
In 2018, he was part of the leadership team brought in to recover the Crossrail project, and as Programme Transition Director was responsible for the handover of the Elizabeth Line.
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Welcoming the appointment,Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins said: “Public transport is an essential way of travelling for many across our communities. The development of facilities and services has supported growth in demand and an increase in passenger numbers.
“Gerard brings a wealth of experience from his work in public transport previously and I congratulate him on his appointment as Chief Executive of Translink. We look forward to working with him closely in this role and I wish him every success as he takes up this important position.”
Jess de Caso is walking for her mum, who was diagnosed with MS in 2012
A Manchester student has spoken out about her ‘strong and resilient’ mum who has battled multiple sclerosis (MS) for over a decade.
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Jess de Caso, 21, who is in her final year studying Physiology at Manchester Metropolitan University, will join hundreds of people of Saturday, May 9, to walk 20km for the MS Society’s flagship fundraising event, MS Walk. She is taking part alongside her friend Claudia to raise money and awareness for the condition that has affected her family since she was a child.
Jess, originally from Stoke on Trent, is walking in support of her mum, Vicky, who was diagnosed with MS in 2012 when Jess was just seven years old.
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She said: “My friend Claudia and I are walking for my mum, who lived with MS. She’s one of the strongest, funniest and most quietly resilient people I know.
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“Seeing the way she handles the day-to-day realities of MS has shaped so much for who I am. Taking part in MS Walk feels like a way to honour her; to show her how much I admire her and to stand alongside everyone affected effected by MS.
“It’s also my way of giving something back to the community that has supported families like mine for so long. There’s something really powerful about turning all the emotions you feel when connected with someone living with MS; love, frustration and hope, into something positive. This is my first ever MS Walk. It already feels really special. I’m feeling a mix of excitement, nerves and a lot of pride.”
Reflecting on growing up with her mum’s diagnosis, Jess said: “I remember I struggled a bit growing up. I would get annoyed when my mum read to me because she would slur her words. I just didn’t understand what was going on. On holidays she would be affected a lot by the heat so we’d have to take a lot of breaks.
“I remember just wanting to protect her as I got older. I never wanted to go to school as I wanted to stay home and look after her. I’m now writing my dissertation on diagnosing MS, it’s something that’s impacted my life and shaped what I want to do with my future.”
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6,200 in Greater Manchester living with MS
MS Walk has been taking place in the UK for more than a decade and brings together communities across the UK to raise awareness and funds for research and to support everyone that suffers from MS. In 2026, MS Walk events will take place in Manchester, Belfast, Birmingham, Glasgow, Cardiff and London, with routes designed to be accessible for all ages and abilities.
More than 150,000 people in the UK are living with MS, with around 135 new diagnoses every week. In Greater Manchester alone, it is estimated that approximately 6,200 people are living with the condition. MS affects the brain and spinal cord, which impacts how people move, think and feel. MS is a lifelong condition with no cure, although treatments can help manage symptoms.
The MS Society is the UK’s leading charity for people affected by MS and they have been at the forefront of support, research and campaigning for 70 years to improve people affected by the condition. Across the country, the society’s local group help bring people together to reduce isolation, offer events and exercise classes. The society offers free emotional support and information to anyone affected by MS including benefits and legal advice.
Mark Haymes, Head of Community and Events Fundraising at MS Society, said: “We’re incredibly grateful to Jess and everyone taking part in MS Walk this year. The event is all about community. There’s no better feeling than seeing friends and families come together to support people living with MS.”
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To donate, or see more information about MS, their research support or campaigns, visit: www.mssociety.org.uk
Places are still available for the MS Walk Manchester, with participants able to sign up at the start line on the day. For more information visit: www.mssociety.org.uk/mswalk.
One person who is concerned about the fly-tipping described the area has having ‘hotspots’
Concerns have been raised about a “repeated” fly-tipping problem in Cambridge suburbs. Mattresses and other furniture items were dumped at the back of a bus stop in Buchan Street, Kings Hedges earlier this week.
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The site has been described as a “hotspot” by Mahfuj Ahmed, who is a Conservative candidate running to be a councillor for Kings Hedge. Mahfuj goes out daily and finds fly-tips around Chesterton and Arbury, and he finds it “upsetting”.
He added: “I go out everyday and it’s terrible. I report it, it’s gone and then there’s more. It’s not only Buchan Street, there are other hotspots. It’s especially a problem for kids and parents. When you take the kids out and you see it’s not tidy, it’s concerning.
“You don’t want to take your kids out to a mess.” Mahfuj wants to see more done to tackle the problem.
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He added: “The problem is around that area [Buchan Street] there is a corner. So people might think they can just chuck it there. We want to make sure that it doesn’t happen and also find out the reason why people are doing it.”
Other residents have raised concerns about fly-tipping in the area. Bruno Von Janowski believes the response to fly-tipping incidents is “slow”. He added: “The council are notified, but they are often slow in removing articles left on the pavement.”
Alex Harris said Buchan Street side streets and also at Pulley Park is “pretty bad” for fly-tipping. He added: “But, to give the council their dues, they come to collect within two days of me reporting it.”
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Nathan Duell, who lives on Campkin Road, said: “There is so much fly tipping [around here]. It just gets left for weeks and it’s disgusting. I’m the only person who reports it and there’s no consequence for it. It just keeps getting worse.”
Cambridge City Council oversees removal of fly-tips in the area. On the fly-tipping in Buchan Street, a council spokesperson said: “The fly-tip pictured in the Buchan Street area was reported to us on April 19 and cleared on April 20.
“We had a subsequent fly-tip reported on April 23 which was cleared on April 24, and another was reported on April 26 at 5.45pm, which is being cleared this week.”
When a fly-tip is reported, the council will take enforcement action. The spokesperson added: “We investigate reports of fly-tipping, and seek to take enforcement action against offenders.
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“You can face a fixed penalty notice of £400 for fly-tipping, or the court can impose an unlimited fine. This is also the case if somebody else fly-tips waste on your behalf. Find out more about how to dispose of household waste correctly, what constitutes fly-tipping – and report suspected fly-tipping – on Cambridge City Council’s website.”
The other candidates running for the King’s Hedges ward alongside Mahfuj Ahmed are below:
An air ambulance was called to a crash where a motorcyclist suffered serious injuries. Emergency services were called to Fishers Lane in Orwell, near the junction of the A603, at around 7.30am today (Thursday, April 30).
The crash involved a motorbike and van and closed the road for a few hours whilst the crash was cleared.
A spokesperson from the East of England Ambulance Service said: “We were called just before 7.30am to a road traffic collision involving a motorbike and a van on the A603 near Orwell.
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“We dispatched an ambulance, ambulance officer vehicle and the East Anglian Air Ambulance. The motorcyclist, an adult man, was transported by road to Addenbrooke’s Hospital for further treatment.”
Cambridgeshire Police also attended the scene. A police spokesperson said: “We were called at about 7.30am today with reports of a collision involving a car and a motorcycle in Fishers Lane, Orwell.
“Emergency services attended the scene, which was close to the junction with the A603. The motorcyclist received serious, but not life-threatening, injuries and he was taken to hospital for treatment.”
Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue also attended the scene. A fire spokesperson said: “At 7.36am, a crew from Gamlingay responded to a road traffic collision on Fishers Lane, Orwell.
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“The incident involved one car and one motorbike. Firefighters assisted one casualty at the scene, who was left in the care of the ambulance service. The crew returned to their station by 8.45am.”
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