Speaking to a local journalist afterwards, the man – who identified himself only as “Carlos” – said he was a delivery driver who had never heard of Guthrie .
“I might have delivered a package to their house but I never kidnapped anybody,” he said.
As the search continues, FBI Director Kash Patel told Fox News Tuesday evening: “We are looking at people who, as we say, are persons of interest.”
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The development came shortly after new surveillance photos and video was released showing a masked person outside Guthrie’s Arizona home on the night she was abducted.
New videos show ‘armed’ masked man at front door of Savannah mother’s home (Pima County Sheriff’s Department/FBI)
Police believe Guthrie, the mother of Today co-host Savannah Guthrie, was taken from her home in a quiet neighborhood near Tucson at some point between the night of January 31 and the morning of February 1.
The black-and-white images released by the Pima County Sheriff’s Department show the sinister figure apparently trying to tamper with Guthrie’s doorbell camera.
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Police said it has been working to recover “lost, corrupted or inaccessible” footage related to Guthrie’s disappearance.
“Over the last eight days, the FBI and Pima County Sheriff’s Department have been working closely with our private sector partners to continue to recover any images or video footage from Nancy Guthrie’s home that may have been lost, corrupted, or inaccessible due to a variety of factors – including the removal of recording devices,” the Pima County Sheriff’s Department said in a statement posted to X.
“The video was recovered from residual data located in backend systems.”
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New surveillance footage shows a masked person approaching the front door of Nancy Guthrie’s home on the night she disappeared (Pima County Sheriff’s Department)
“Working with our partners, as of this morning, law enforcement has uncovered these previously inaccessible new images showing an armed individual appearing to have tampered with the camera at Nancy Guthrie’s front door the morning of her disappearance,” the statement continued.
Patel also released additional photos and videos recovered from the same door camera.
One video shows the masked suspect approaching the front door and messing with the camera with his gloved hand. The person then walks away and appears to pick up something off the ground. Another video shows the individual using what appears to be a branch with leaves to obstruct the camera as they tamper with it.
Savannah Guthrie shared the new footage on her Instagram, writing: “We believe she is still alive. Bring her home.” The new photos were released a day after she posted a video on Instagram on Monday, begging for the public’s help in finding her mother as an alleged ransom deadline passed.
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A missing person poster for Nancy Guthrie describes her physical appearance as the search continues (Pima County Sheriff’s Department)
In the video, she said her family believed her mother was “still out there” and asked for the public’s help in finding her, saying that they were “at an hour of desperation, and we need your help.”
Guthrie’s family reported her missing around noon on February 1 after she did not show up for church. Her disappearance set off a massive search involving state and federal law enforcement agencies.
DNA tests showed blood on Guthrie’s front porch was a match to her, and her doorbell camera was disconnected in the early hours of Sunday morning, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos has said.
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Multiple news outlets have received alleged ransom letters during the past week. Local CNN affiliate KGUN reports it received a ransom note demanding $6 million by Monday, a deadline that passed with no update. Meanwhile, the FBI has said it’s not aware of communication between the Guthrie family and the suspected abductors.
The FBI has offered a $50,000 reward for information.
Here’s what we know so far.
Who is Nancy Guthrie?
Nancy, 84, lives in Catalina Foothills, an affluent community adjacent to the desert just north of Tucson, Arizona.
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She is described as a white female, approximately 5ft 5in tall, weighing about 150 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes. It’s not known what clothing she might be wearing.
Her daughter, Savannah, is a co-host on NBC’s Today show, and her mother has occasionally appeared on the program in segments alongside her.
Savannah Guthrie pictured with her mother Nancy. She posted a video Monday saying she believed her mother was ‘still out there’ (NBC Universal)
How long has she been missing?
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Nancy Guthrie was last seen around 9:30 p.m. on the evening of Saturday, January 31, at her home near Skyline Drive and Campbell Avenue, the Pima County Sheriff’s Department said.
She spent Saturday night eating dinner and playing games with family members before one of them dropped her off at her home that sits on hilly, desert terrain, the sheriff said.
She was reported missing the next day, on Sunday, February 1, after she didn’t attend her regular church service.
Sheriff Nanos revealed a more detailed timeline during the most recent press conference on Thursday.
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He said Guthrie ordered an Uber and left her home at 5:32 p.m. Saturday to go to the family dinner. She returned at 9:48 p.m.
“We did speak to a driver, because Nancy, we learned, had been taken the Uber to the family residence, the daughter for dinner,” Nanos said. “And we located that driver and spoke with them.”
Her garage door opened at approximately 9:48 p.m. and closed two minutes later, which investigators believe marks the time she arrived home.
Her doorbell camera was disconnected at 1:47 a.m. Sunday. But Guthrie did not have an active subscription so the company was unable to recover any footage.
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Software data recorded movement at the home minutes later, at 2:12, the sheriff said, acknowledging that the motion could have come from an animal.
At 2:28 a.m., Guthrie’s pacemaker disconnected from her phone.
Family members went to check on Guthrie at 11:56 a.m. Sunday and were unable to locate her. A 911 call was made at 12:03 p.m., and deputies arrived about 10 minutes later.
How is Nancy’s health?
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Nancy Guthrie is considered a “vulnerable adult” due to her age, and Nanos said at a press conference just days after her disappearance that she was “very limited in mobility.”
“We know she didn’t just walk out there, that we know,” the sheriff said, adding that her health challenges were only physical.
“Nancy Guthrie is of great sound and mind, this is not dementia-related. She is as sharp as a tack. Her family wants everybody to know, this is not somebody that just wandered off.”
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Nancy Guthrie, 84, pictured with her daughter, Today co-host Savannah Guthrie (Instagram/@savannahguthrie)
She also takes medication that, if she does not have in 24 hours, “could be fatal,” Nanos said.
In a video shared last week, Savannah Guthrie said her mother’s health is “fragile.”
“Our mom is a kind, faithful, loyal, fiercely loving woman of goodness and light. She has grandchildren that adore her and crowd around her and cover her with kisses. Her health, her heart is fragile,” she said.
“Nancy has high blood pressure, a pacemaker and cardiac issues,” the dispatcher said.
What do authorities think happened?
Police believe that Nancy Guthrie was a victim of a crime.
“At this point, investigators believe she was taken from the home against her will, possibly in the middle of the night. Taken against her will includes possible kidnapping or abduction,” Nanos said earlier this week.
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There were signs of forced entry at the home in the Catalina Foothills neighborhood.
NewsNation released video of dried droplets of blood on stone slabs outside her front door, leading away from the house. DNA tests later revealed belonged to Guthrie.
NewsNation released video of dried droplets of blood on stone slabs outside her front door, leading away from the house (NewsNation)
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Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos says authorities believe Nancy Guthrie was taken against her will. (Pima County Sheriff’s Department)
Who might have abducted her?
On Tuesday it was reported that a “person of interest” had been detained for questioning over Guthrie’s disappearance.
Authorities are now preparing to search a location south of Tucson which is associated with the individual, the sources said, but added that the person had not been charged.
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Speaking to Fox News Tuesday night, Kash Patel said the Bureau was looking into “persons of interest,” adding that authorities were undergoing a process of elimination with their investigations.
Patel added that “there might be persons of interest in and around the area related to this event,” and reiterated that the FBI’s first priority was finding Guthrie. “Right behind that is to find anyone and any others involved in this kidnapping case to make sure they’re brought to justice,” he said.
Despite his remarks, police have yet to publicly identify any potential suspects.
“We’ve submitted all kinds of samples for DNA, and we’ve gotten some back, but nothing to indicate any suspects,” Nanos told reporters Tuesday.
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The sheriff said investigators have believed from the beginning that Guthrie was targeted, but they don’t know whether that was because her daughter is one of television’s most visible anchors.
Earlier this week, multiple media outlets reported receiving ransom notes demanding millions of dollars in Bitcoin for Guthrie’s return.
FBI Phoenix Special Agent in Charge Heith Janke said Thursday there has been “no contact” since the ransom notes were sent to media outlets.
“The family wants to be contacted,” Janke said. “They know time is of the essence. And if those that may have Nancy are watching this, the family is ready to talk, get proof of life, because there has been no contact after that ransom note went to the media.”
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However, none of the letters contained proof of life, he said. Janke said the notes contained references to a deadline and a monetary demand, as well as mentions of “an Apple Watch” and “a floodlight,” but declined to provide further details.
On Thursday, a man was arrested in Los Angeles for allegedly texting Guthrie’s family members asking about the Bitcoin that was demanded in a ransom letter sent to media outlets, according to NBC News.
This comes after an FBI agent announced officials had arrested one person in connection with an “imposter” ransom demand.
The criminal complaint, which was reviewed by NBC News, says Derrick Callella sent the family members messages after hearing about Nancy’s disappearance on TV. Callella allegedly told officials he was just “trying to see if the family would respond,” according to the complaint.
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Former FBI special agent Nicole Parker, a Fox News contributor, told Hannity that Nancy had likely been taken by someone with a “deep grievance”.
“I do believe that it was someone who likely knows her, knows her very well, or knows the structure of the home very well, knows that she lived alone, had their eye on her, and had the entry and exit points of the home, and is quite familiar,” Parker said.
It was clear, Parker added, that “the home itself is the crime scene,” and investigators were withholding some details to avoid compromising the ongoing case.
“There is something about it that is very strongly driving this investigation. Law enforcement has kept that quite confidential and quiet, but there is something that they have seen that is driving the sense of urgency on this.”
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New photos show the masked and “armed” individual approaching Nancy Guthrie’s front door (FBI)
The masked person was ‘armed,’ police say (FBI)
On February 10, the sheriff’s department released several photos and videos from surveillance footage obtained from the doorbell camera outside Nancy Guthrie’s home.
The photos were of an “armed” suspect who appeared to have tampered with Nancy Guthrie’s doorbell camera.
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FBI Director Kash Patel then released additional photos and videos recovered from the same camera.
The first video is 27 seconds long and shows the masked suspect — who police have said was “armed” — approaching the front door and interacting with the camera with his gloved hand. The individual then walks away and appears to pick up an object off the ground nearby.
Another 14-second video shows the individual using what appears to be a branch with leaves to obstruct the camera.
President Donald Trump reacted with “pure disgust” when he viewed the newly-released surveillance footage, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said.
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“His initial reaction, of course, as all Americans, is just pure disgust. And again, it’s heartbreaking to see now this footage really bring to life a story we’ve all been reading about,” Leavitt said.
“Again, we’re just praying for the safety of Nancy Guthrie and that she will return home soon, and the president directed me to please encourage all Americans with any information to call the FBI. We hope that this case will come to a positive resolution as soon as possible,” she added.
The person was wearing gloves and a full face mask as they tampered with the camera (Pima County Sheriff’s Department)
A massive search effort
Initial search efforts covered the Catalina Foothills area, using drones, aircraft, ground crews and dog teams. The sheriff’s department said the FBI had offered assistance on the case and the U.S. Border Patrol had also assisted with dogs.
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The area has seen sunny weather in recent days, though temperatures have dropped to between 40 and 50 degrees Fahrenheit at night, according to AccuWeather.
Nancy’s $1 million home, located on a residential street, appears to be in a secluded area. Photos of her home show it’s surrounded by shrubbery on all sides, and some plants appear to partially block the view of her front door from the street. Her property also has a large outdoor area and a pool.
For days, law enforcement officers canvassed the home and property of Nancy Guthrie (AP)
But after just two days, large-scale search efforts were called off, with Nanos noting: “Right now, we don’t see this as a search mission, as much as we do a crime scene.”
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Nanos said Nancy lives in an area that’s “not well lit.” He described it as a “very suburban, rural area of the Tucson area, in a very mountainous side of town where vegetation is extremely thick.”
Deputies returned to the house multiple times in the past week for what the sheriff called a “follow-up” after the property had already been released back to the family.
What are neighbors saying?
Locals have reacted with shock and rallied to help search for Nancy.
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“I just saw her two days ago [on Saturday] checking her mail,” one neighbor told Us Weekly. “She was always smiling and always asking about our family and neighbors. She was very engaged with the community. … It’s very concerning.”
Another neighbor, Morgan Brown, told the magazine that there had been “a lot of dark vans with blacked out windows” in the suburb since Nancy’s disappearance.
“There were a lot of cop cars there at first, and then it was vans, so I assumed that maybe they came across something.”
One neighbor told The Arizona Republic that officers went door to door to talk to people, asking to see any surveillance videos they had and to look through people’s backyards.
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Resident Jan Henry, who lives nearby, serves as neighborhood watch lead and has been coordinating a volunteer rescue group.
“We sent out an alert to all the neighbors in our neighborhood so we could be looking for her,” Henry told local news channel KGUN 9.
A sign outside Nancy Guthrie’s home that reads, ‘Dear Guthrie family, your neighbors stand with you’ (Reuters)
Who is her daughter, Savannah?
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Nancy’s daughter, 54-year-old Savannah Guthrie, is a co-host on NBC’s Today show and was previously a White House correspondent.
Savannah was born in Victoria, Australia, where the family was living at the time while her father worked for an Arizona-based mining company. They returned to the U.S. two years later and settled in Tucson. Savannah’s father died when she was entering her senior year at high school.
She attended the University of Arizona thanks to her mom, who had taken a job there in order to secure tuition-free education for her children.
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Nancy’s daughter, 54-year-old Savannah Guthrie, a co-host on NBC’s Today show, grew up in Tucson (AP)
Savannah has spoken often about how her mother supported her in her dreams of parenthood, reassuring her that it would happen when the time was right. She now has a daughter, Vale, and a son, Charley, with her husband, Michael Feldman, whom she married in 2014.
How is the family coping?
Savannah Guthrie has asked for help to “bring her home” in the wake of her mother’s disappearance, posting a faith-based message on Instagram on February 2 to her 1.2 million followers.
“Thank you for lifting your prayers with ours for our beloved mom, our dearest Nancy, a woman of deep conviction, a good and faithful servant,” she wrote. “Raise your prayers with us and believe with us that she will be lifted by them in this very moment.”
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In a video posted two days later, Savannah and her siblings – Annie and Camron Guthrie – acknowledged the reports of a ransom note and made a direct plea for proof their mother is alive. They said they were “ready to talk” and asked whoever has their mother to provide evidence of life.
“We need to know without a doubt that she is alive and that you have her. We want to hear from you and we are ready to listen. Please reach out to us,” Savannah Guthrie said while fighting off tears.
Today show host Savannah Guthrie and her siblings plead for their mother’s safe return after she disappeared from her home in Arizona (instagram/savannahguthrie)
With her voice cracking, she addressed her mother directly, saying the family was praying for her and that people were looking for her.
“Mamma, if you’re listening, we need you to come home. We miss you,” Annie Guthrie added.
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One day later, Camron posted his own video on behalf of his family asking the suspected kidnappers to contact them.
“Whoever is out there holding our mother, we want to hear from you. We haven’t heard anything directly,” he said in the video. “We need you to reach out and we need a way to communicate with you so we can move forward. But first, we have to know that you have our mom. We want to talk to you and we are waiting for contact.”
Then, on Friday, the family posted another message acknowledging that contact had been made with a suspected kidnapper.
In the video, Savannah Guthrie says that her family has “received your message” and “will pay” for their mother’s safe return.
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“We received your message and we understand,” the Today anchor said.
“We beg you now to return our mother to us, so that we can celebrate with her,” Guthrie said. She added that her mother is “very valuable to us” and “we will pay.”
Annie is a writer and jeweler living in Tucson, according to her biography on the Arizona Commission on the Arts website. She published Instant Gratification, a book on jewelry making, in 2001. Fourteen years later, she published The Good Dark, a book of poems.
Camron is a retired military pilot, according to a social media post Savannah shared in 2018.
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“I have never been more proud of my big brother. He has flown for our country for 26 years, and continues to serve proudly in the ‘Green Mountain Boys’ – the Vermont Air National Guard,” she wrote at the time.
Savannah has been absent from the Today show all week and will not be traveling to Milan, Italy, to host the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony.
She had also reportedly planned to stay in Italy for a week to record NBC’s morning program with her former co-host Hoda Kotb. The Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo are set to run from February 6 to 26.
An NBC Sports spokesperson said in a statement shared with The Independent, “Savannah will not be joining us at the Olympics as she focuses on being with her family during this difficult time. Our hearts are with her and the entire Guthrie family as the search continues for their mother.”
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Craig Melvin, who was also supposed to host Olympic Late Night from Milan from Saturday to Monday, will be staying in the U.S. as well.
L-R: Craig Melvin, Al Roker, Hoda Kotb and Savannah Guthrie pose on the Today set with Team USA Olympians on August 5, 2024 in Paris, France. (Getty)
What is the public reaction?
People across the U.S. are voicing their support for Savannah Guthrie and her family.
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President Donald Trump spoke to Savannah Guthrie directly, offering his support. He shared a Truth Social post last week detailing his phone call.
“I spoke with Savannah Guthrie, and let her know that I am directing ALL Federal Law Enforcement to be at the family’s, and Local Law Enforcement’s, complete disposal, IMMEDIATELY. We are deploying all resources to get her mother home safely. The prayers of our Nation are with her and her family. GOD BLESS AND PROTECT NANCY! PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP,” he wrote.
New York’s Cardinal Timothy Dolan also offered words of support during an appearance on the Today show.
“Savannah, I am asking the Good Shepherd to find this lost sheep,” he said.
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Current and former colleagues of Savannah have also offered their support, with Today co-host Al Roker urging the public to help find Nancy.
“We are praying for Savannah and her family and the return of their beloved Mom, Nancy,” Roker wrote on Instagram.
NBC News’ Kristen Welker has said she is “praying” for the family. Hoda Kotb, Savannah’s former Today co-host, shared a photo of Nancy on Instagram, including the sheriff’s department’s phone number, writing: “If you know anything.. pls help.”
NBC Sports Anchor Mike Tirico similarly voiced his support for the family, adding that “this is a time for caring about the people in your family, and we are holding Savannah near and dear to our heart, and we are praying for all of them.”
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Fans also sent Savannah love on Instagram after she made her emotional plea for help.
“Praying for your lovely mom and your family. God is Almighty. Almighty is God,” one fan wrote.
Another wrote: “Sending you so much love and prayers.”
“We’re all praying for your beautiful Mom to return safely. Sending you and your family strength. We love you, Savannah,” a third said.
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The Pima County Sheriff’s Department said anyone with information should contact 1-800-CALL-FBI, 520-351-4900, 88-CRIME or visit tips.fbi.gov.
“And it should go much further than the old Magna Carta, to enshrine the rights we have asserted over generations since: A free press, genuinely free; freedom of expression, and yes, that means on social media too; the proud British and liberal commitment to universal healthcare, free at the point of use – something else Farage wants to scrap.”
People in the city have around 55 ‘healthy years’ on average, according to a report
Darren Calpin, Local Democracy Reporter
13:00, 15 Mar 2026
A report set to be presented to Peterborough City Council shows average life expectancy in the city is the lowest in Cambridgeshire.
The Annual Public Health Report – which contains data compiled by the Office of National Statistics (ONS) – was presented to members of the Prevention Independence & Resilience Scrutiny Committee on March 10. Peterborough City Council’s Director of Public Health, Raj Lakshman, authored the report.
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“In Peterborough, the average life expectancy at birth is 77.8 years for men and 81.9 years for women,” he stated. “Both are slightly lower than the averages for our local region, the East of England, and for England as a whole.”
The report also highlights how city residents can expect to enjoy significantly fewer healthy years of life – a trend which is declining sharply.
Mr Lakshman: “When we look at healthy life expectancy – the years people can expect to live in good health – the most recent figures for Peterborough show men can expect 55.6 healthy years, and women 55.2 healthy years.
“This is about five to six years lower than the average of other local authorities and, worryingly, has been declining sharply since 2014.”
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The report is being presented as part of the council’s ‘Peterborough Get Moving’ initiative, a year-long campaign which aims to increase levels of health and fitness participation across the city.
“At Peterborough City Council, we are determined to add healthy years to every life and physical activity is one of the most powerful tools we have,” Mr Lakshman said. “Physical activity reduces our risk of the six most common preventable conditions that cause ill health and increase our chances of dying early.”
According to the Department of Health & Social Care, these six conditions are: cancers, cardiovascular disease (including stroke and diabetes), musculoskeletal disorders, mental ill health, dementia, and chronic respiratory disease.
The report noted that now is an especially good time for Peterborough residents to reconsider their individual health and fitness goals. It said: “With all the investment coming into Peterborough through Pride in Place, new swimming pool and sports facilities, the opportunities to get active are increasing.”
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Mr Lakshman added: “Peterborough offers easy access to nature reserves, while the city offers a vibrant community – perfect for partaking in physical activity. Together, we can make Peterborough a city where everyone has the chance to live healthier, happier, and more active lives.”
The parade will be a celebration of the natural world and the environment
This year’s St Patrick’s Day parade in Derry welcomes the changing of the seasons as we emerge from the darkness of winter.
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The parade guide describes Spring as a time associated with flowering, growth and the fertility of the land and this year’s celebrations will see that long tradition continue.
Under the creative theme of ‘What we nurture will flourish and what we protect will endure’ the parade will be a celebration of the natural world and the environment.
The City’s streets will spring to life with participants representing not only the diversity of nature but also our diverse communities in civic celebration.
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The Spring Carnival Parade will depart Bishop Street Carpark at 3.00pm with crowds expected to gather in advance.
Route:
Starts: Bishop Street Carpark
The Diamond
Shipquay Street
Whitaker Street
Foyle Embankment
Harbour Square Roundabout
Strand Road
Finishes: Strand Road Carpark
There will be accessible parking available in Foyle Street car park, with an accessible viewing area alongside.
There will also be a quiet space available in the Guildhall.
The application, submitted by Banks Homes Limited and landowner Michael Anthony Allan, is for land to the west of Drovers Lane in Redmarshall.
A planning application, submitted on March 5, seeks approval to construct 72 homes on a 4.99-hectare stretch of land.
The development would have 13 three-bed homes and 45 four-plus-bed homes, all two-storey, along with 14 affordable homes.
Of these, 10 would be available for ‘social/affordable rent’, and the remaining four for ‘affordable home ownership.’
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As part of the plans, the development would also provide a total of 221 car spaces and 134 cycle spaces.
Banks Group has submitted the plans for the village. (Image: STOCKTON BOROUGH COUNCIL PLANNING PORTAL)
The proposed development, situated on the edge of the village, is designed to be arranged around a loop road, with new vehicle access off Drovers Lane and a pedestrian or cycle link towards Church Lane and the village.
A large public open space network is included in the proposal with a central and southern green infrastructure network, play area intended for village use and retained hedgerows.
A tree on Drovers Lane will be retained as a focal point for the development.
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Financial and economic benefits listed in the planning statement estimate the project would create about 68 direct and 97 indirect jobs over a three-year build period.
An anticipated £15.9million construction spend is also cited by Banks Group.
Plans are now with Stockton Borough Council and a decision is set to be made in the coming weeks.
A mum admitted that she’s “smug” about the fact that her toddler doesn’t need screentime in restaurants, saying she can’t help but judge other parents for allowing their kids to have screens
13:25, 15 Mar 2026Updated 13:25, 15 Mar 2026
Sometimes, parents will just hand their phone or an iPad to their kid during a meal to placate them and avoid an impending tantrum. It can make life easier, but some people are quite judgmental of them, labelling these children “iPad kids” and wondering how they can’t make it through a meal without an episode of Peppa Pig.
But one mum admitted she’s “really smug” about the way her toddler behaves in restaurants compared to other people’s children. She did share that she tries not to “be judgy” about parents, because it’s a really tough job, but one part of life she can’t help being judgmental about is restaurant behaviour.
“The one area where I just cannot keep myself from being judgmental and smug is when my 3-year-old has much better restaurant etiquette compared to older children,” she admitted on Reddit‘s ‘confession’ thread.
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The mum continued: “Whenever I see a kid using an iPad in a restaurant, my gut reaction is judgment and feeling so smug that my much younger child can sit through a meal without needing constant stimulation.
“We used to bring activities like small toys or colouring books, but now she will just quietly sit and talk to us at the table. Obviously, you can’t do much when the kids are under 2, but I see so many older and school-aged kids who seriously can’t go 15 minutes without an iPad?!
“And I know I should judge, and I try to tell myself over and over that I don’t know the situation….but my confession is that I secretly think you’re failing as a parent if you need to use screens the entire meal.
“The food and the company IS the entertainment. I’d never say it out loud to anyone, and I have friends who do the iPad that think they have valid justifications, but…restaurant etiquette and behaving in public is a *learned* skill, and they’re just choosing to opt out of it, and it’s really, really lazy”.
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In the comments, someone wrote: “We were just at Disney and saw a mom with her maybe 10-year-old kid at Ohana breakfast at the Polynesian resort ($$$).
“Kid on a tablet the ENTIRE time and no other adults, so no social interaction at all for either of them, except when she grabbed the tablet out of his hands for character pics when they came around. I’m sure her Instagram told a different story. It just made me sad for all of them”.
Another mum agreed, saying: “I’m with you, my 10 and 7 year olds have never been given devices in restaurants, or waiting rooms, or watching the other one do their swimming, gymnastics etc. Kids need to learn patience and waiting. And it’s not an easy thing to teach them and stay consistent on (and my oldest has ADHD), so you should be proud of yourself.
“And yes, I am judgy about parents who haven’t pushed through on this one, because you’re depriving them of a life skill that is your responsibility to teach them. They’re not going to turn down an iPad if offered, they’re not going to potty train themselves, they’re probably not going to learn to love a variety of vegetables and healthy foods without your input – so sort it out, parents, this is literally our job!”
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Someone else said something they can’t stand more than devices is kids running around restaurants. They fumed: “But I will also say that the thing that bothers me so much more than iPads and activities is when the parents allow the children (age 3-12) to literally RUN around the restaurant or other public place as if they were on a playground! THAT I cannot bear! If unruly behaviour is the only other alternative to a device, I appreciate the device”.
However, a Redditor tried to understand that some kids may need entertaining in this way, sharing: “I realise that some parents are just tired, and some kids also have disabilities that really require a screen just so parents can have a break. I feel really bad for those parents, they are trying their best”.
A mum of a disabled child thanked her for understanding, saying: “You get it. Thank you. My son spends HOURS in therapies each week to participate in public.
“From the time he gets home from school to bedtime, we have a behavioural technician teaching life skills and coping skills. He still acts like the Tasmanian devil in public because his nervous system is PANICKING and trying to leave the environment in any way he’s capable.
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“The world becomes small and isolating, especially when you can’t leave your house. And then when you do try to enjoy an outing with your family, people glare and heavily suggest you shouldn’t be out in public with your disabled child in the first place, and then when you happen to have something on hand to help the tenor of the outing not disturb so many people, they then make posts like this judging you any way. We can’t win”.
And a single mum defended iPads, saying: “As a single parent with a kiddo who needs a lot of support, my kids have tablets at restaurants because that is the only time I get to socialise with other adults. I’ve worked hard to have the tablet be a special treat so they are occupied with it on the rare times we go out”.
It comes as the Metropolitan Police recently changed its policy to force cops and staff to declare Freemasonry membership to bolster public trust and transparency.
12:00, 15 Mar 2026Updated 12:17, 15 Mar 2026
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An MP bidding to require all police officers south of the border to declare if they are Freemasons says Scotland should follow suit.
It comes as the Metropolitan Police recently changed its policy to force cops and staff to declare Freemasonry membership to bolster public trust and transparency.
Tonia Antoniazzi, Labour MP for Gower, praised the Met for producing a “blueprint” for forces across the UK and warned Police Scotland shouldn’t be left behind.
We told last month how Scottish police said they were monitoring developments south of the border amid a legal challenge against the Met’s decision by freemasonry groups.
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But in February, the High Court in London threw out the appeal and upheld the Met’s change requiring all personnel to report if they are members of any secretive, hierarchical organisation.
Antoniazzi told the Sunday Mail: “By the Met police doing what they’ve done and then winning their legal challenge, it shows this is a blueprint for police services across the United Kingdom to repair their relationships with the public and give them the opportunity to be open and transparent.
“I don’t think the Freemasons and other societies should block it in any way. They should be proud of what they do, they do great work in their communities. I’m not here to attack them. It’s ultimately about trust and transparency.”
She has introduced a ten-minute rule bill at Westminster calling for the move across England and Wales and hopes it can be adopted by the UK Government, having previously won backing from senior Labour MPs like Jess Phillips and Dame Diana Johnson.
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It comes amid longstanding fears over police corruption linked to freemasonry. The centuries-old organisation requires new members to take an oath of loyalty to the fraternity’s principles and to help fellow masons.
Lodges have been linked before to an “old boys’ network” within Scottish policing that it’s claimed contributed to the botched probe into Emma Caldwell killer Iain Packer.
In London, the move was recommended by an independent probe into the Met’s handling of the unsolved 1987 murder of private detective Daniel Morgan.
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A spokeswoman for the force said: “Police Scotland continues to keep this subject matter under review.”
Susan Aitken addressed suggestions that the vape shop where the fire started hadn’t been paying business rates.
12:40, 15 Mar 2026Updated 12:52, 15 Mar 2026
The leader of Glasgow City Council has confirmed the vape shop where last weekend’s Union Street fire began was being pursued by the council’s debt company.
The fire began in a vape shop on Union Street on Sunday, March 8 and spread through the building and around the corner, where only the façade of the B-listed building at the junction with Gordon Street was left standing.
The remaining section of the historic building is being bulldozed “in the interests of public safety”. Speaking on BBC Radio Scotland’s The Sunday Show, Susan Aitken said demolition is taking place “round the clock” and Network Rail staff have started planning a phased and partial reopening of the upper level, hopefully by Wednesday.
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But addressing suggestions that the vape shop hadn’t been paying business rates, Ms Aitken said: “They were being pursued through the usual channels the council would use for anyone who hasn’t paid business rates.
“They’d been contacted repeatedly by the debt recovery company that the council uses in these circumstances. The fire is obviously a matter for Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.”
Asked if the incident raised red flags for business practices in the city more generally, Ms Aitken replied: “You could jump to all manner of conclusions… there is an investigation to be carried out and at the moment the council’s focus as the statutory building safety authority… is to make the site safe and support the affected businesses.”
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On reassuring the public that the council are carrying out all of its statutory duties and regulating the premises where the fire stated, Ms Aitken said council statutory duties regarding to vape shops “are actually very limited”.
She explained: “They are registered but not as sellers of vapes but as sellers of nicotine products. That’s the only statutory duty we have towards them, so we do inspect them but on a trading standards basis to make sure they’re not selling to underage people, for example. There is no regulatory regime around vape shops at all.
“That’s something that’s a matter for the Scottish Parliament and MSPs to look into now.”
John Swinney has said he is “open” to greater regulation of vape shops amid growing concerns about their safety, while Ms Aitken said the council is launching a public information campaign about the safe disposal of lithium-ion batteries, which have previously caused fires in the back of council cleansing vans.
“We’re very aware there is a fire risk associated with them,” she went on. “It is something should a future Scottish Government want to go ahead with… local government would want to work very closely with them on it…
“We don’t know what started the fire and it’ll be for fire investigators to tell us that but there are obviously now public concerns and you can’t put the genie back in the bottle”.
And while rejecting claims that Glasgow city centre is falling into disrepute, she admitted the council would like “far stronger powers” to force private owners to take better care of buildings, or else have their ownership removed.
She said: “There’s certainly a narrative that’s pushed about Glasgow city centre along those lines… but an unprecedented level of investment is taking place…
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“We do have a challenge – we’ve got perhaps one of the biggest concentration of heritage buildings in any city in the UK in Glasgow city centre, the vast majority of which are in private hands.
“A lot of those private owners are not looking after those buildings as they should be… and I would like the council to have far stronger powers to enforce care of those buildings by those owners or to remove their ownership.”
She added: “We use more compulsory purchase orders than all of the local authorities in Scotland put together but they are legally challenging and expensive so there is a lot that’s beyond the reach of the council but… we hope to use this huge loss for the city as a catalyst to get others to think about what can be done.”
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In an appeal to nations affected by the oil price spikes on his Truth Social platform, Trump said: “Hopefully China, France, Japan, South Korea, the UK, and others, that are affected by this artificial constraint will send ships to the area so that the Hormuz Strait will no longer be a threat by a nation that has been totally decapitated.
Rumours have emerged that the daughters of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Sarah Ferguson are being kept at an arm’s length by the royals, as the Epstein scandal rages on
Since the arrest of their father Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie have been keeping a low profile. They have only broken their cover a handful of times, heading out in public with family and friends around them, and have not spoken out on their parents’ indiscretions.
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White both sisters are not working royals, they have joined the wider Royal Family for countless events over the years: most recently spending the festive period with King Charles and the family at Sandringham, and joining them for their annual walk to church on Christmas morning. However, since Andrew’s arrest, it seems tides are turning in regards to Beatrice and Eugenie.
Andrew was arrested on the morning of his 66th birthday last month on the suspicion of misconduct in public office, in relation to allegations that the former prince shared confidential files with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein during his time as trade envoy to the UK.
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Since his arrest, there have been calls to formally remove the former prince from the line of succession, with some royal watchers believing this removal should also trickle down to his daughters.
Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie were both named in the recent release of documents from the Epstein files, and while the presence of their names does not indicate any wrongdoing, many have started to question what they knew about their parents’ involvement with the late billionaire paedophile.
As a result, rumours have started to emerge that the sisters have been barred from attending upcoming events, such as Easter Sunday in April and Royal Ascot in June. According to a royal source, King Charles believes that having his nieces at such public events would not be good for the Firm’s image during a time of such turmoil.
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Speaking of Royal Ascot, the royal insider told the i Paper: “They might attend the races among the crowd but they can’t be seen in the royal carriage procession with all this going on.”
Royal biographer Russell Myers added that while Prince William had previously invited his cousins to help him and his wife Catherine host a garden party at Buckingham Palace, it seems almost certain that this summer he will be following his father’s lead: “He can’t be seen to be acting out of turn against the King,” he said, “and there is no indication that he wants to.”
Jennie said: “I’m sure the women care about the damage that has been done to the royal family, and it seems to me that the best way to support their uncle and cousins is to keep their distance for the foreseeable future. It might be helpful if they told the King that they are otherwise engaged for Easter and Royal Ascot week, thus relieving him of the dilemma about whether to invite them.
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“Like it or not to, they would draw unwelcome press attention to themselves if they were to join the rest of the royals, so it might be better for all involved if they keep a low profile for now.”
According to the Daily Telegraph’s executive editor Camilla Tominey, Beatrice and Eugenie may be feeling let down by the Royal Family amidst the ongoing scandal. Speaking on the Daily T podcast, Camilla said: “I’m not sure the girls feel as supported as they did by the Palace.”
With uncertainty about how much endorsement they currently receive from King Charles, Hannah said: “They’re sort of in this vacuum of suggestions and rumours and questions, but not very many answers for them and that must be frustrating.”
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While the calls have intensified for Beatrice and Eugenie to speak out on their parents’ involvement with Epstein, or to renounce their royal titles, a friend of the princesses told the Daily Mail that they still “have a great sense of public duty” despite the situation they find themselves in.
“They were always happy to carry out engagements when asked by their grandmother [Queen Elizabeth] or by other members of the family. They don’t see why they should slope away like criminals when they’ve done nothing wrong,” the friend told the publication.
Fine margins are often the difference between a title-winning side and one still building towards it.
Thomas Ramos’ last-gasp penalty to win the championship for France came after a handful of moments England will replay in their minds for a while.
Henry Pollock did brilliantly to steal the ball late on but, instead of taking contact and securing it, he tried to move it and possession was lost.
Ollie Chessum might also look back and think he could have edged a little closer to the posts to make the kick easier for Fin Smith, who himself will be frustrated at leaving points out there.
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Those are the moments you write down and burn into your memory, because when they come around again – and they always do in Test rugby – you want the instinct to be automatic.
The best teams make winning those moments a habit.
Just look at South Africa at the 2023 World Cup – three knockout wins by a single point.
That is not luck. That is a team that understand exactly how to manage pressure.
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England had been through a sticky spell and this performance gives them something real to build on heading into the summer.
When this squad meet up again for the tour to South Africa, there should be a real sense of belief.
They have shown they can challenge the very best teams in the world. Now it is about learning how to close out those pressure moments when they come.
Another area that will need attention is opposition analysis.
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France exposed England a couple of times in the first half with tries straight from set-piece starter plays.
At this level, that is inexcusable. Louis Bielle-Biarrey chasing on to kicks through is something France have done all championship.
Those details matter. Fix them, combine that with the intensity England showed in Paris, and suddenly you have a team not just competing with the best, but capable of beating the best.
