The vigil took place at Nelson Square at 5pm on June 7, where members of the public laid flowers and a wreath in memory of the 18-year-old, who died after being stabbed in Southampton last year.

Attendees observed a minute’s silence and were encouraged to speak with one another about their thoughts and concerns surrounding the case.

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Henry Nowak, an 18-year-old White British university student, was killed on December 3, 2025.

He suffered five stab wounds, including a fatal wound to the chest.

According to reports, when police officers arrived at the scene, Nowak repeatedly told them he had been stabbed and was struggling to breathe.

He later lost consciousness and died at the scene.

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The organiser of Sunday’s vigil said the event was intended to bring people together and provide an opportunity for face-to-face discussion.

He said: “I’m a father of three children in Bolton. Obviously we’ve been affected by the video. I’d never heard about it until the video came out in the news.

“When your leaders are failing and not giving you an avenue to express your emotions or feelings, you have to do it yourself.

“It was just an opportunity for people to come, discuss things and talk about things without doing it over Facebook.

“When you’re talking on Facebook, your voice can be missed or misconstrued. When you’re in person with people, life can be misunderstood sometimes, so it’s just an opportunity for people to say what they’re feeling without being judged or looked down on.”

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The organiser also said he wanted people to raise their concerns through official channels.

He added: “I think the only way that you can do things now is by putting things down the right avenues, and that’s by letters.

“If there were 60 people here and each one wrote a letter to Greater Manchester Police asking whether, in light of what’s happened, there will be any retraining, then at least people would get answers.

“If I was a site manager on a building site and there was a serious incident somewhere else, I would have to do retraining. I think police in different areas should have to do retraining too.”

Flowers remained in Nelson Square after the vigil as residents paused to remember Mr Nowak and reflect on the circumstances surrounding his death.

It remains to be seen, though, whether the Reds would move to bring the Uruguayan back to Merseyside. In any case, his future likely will not be confirmed until after the World Cup, or at least until the end of Uruguay’s campaign, which will get underway on June 15 against Saudi Arabia.

Victor Kenny, founder of Captain Mustache, is bringing the fourth annual event to The Crescent on Saturday, June 20, promising a lively occasion packed with “extravagant beards and excellent moustaches”.

Captain Mustache Beard & Moustache Competition is back at The Crescent, York. (Image: Submitted)

Following a strong turnout last year, organisers are expecting an even bigger crowd for 2026, with both competitors and spectators invited to take part in the facial hair festivities.

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A competition spokesperson said: “The theme we have chosen this time is Hero & Villains. York has a vast history of Heroes & Villains that have made massive headlines throughout the ages, but why stop there?

“There are so many fictional and non-fictional heroes and villains – the possibilities are endless. If dressing up is your thing we look forward to seeing your imagination run wild… and those facial features beautifully displayed!”

Captain Mustache Beard & Moustache Competition is back at The Crescent, York. (Image: Submitted)

The competition will feature a wide range of categories, in various styles and sizes, from the refined to the flamboyant.

They will include natural and styled beards (split into under 4”, under 8” and over 8”), as well as awards for best partial beard, best freestyle beard and best moustache. There are also best creative beard categories for women and children, adding an inclusive twist to the event.

Beyond the judging, visitors can expect live music from Robert Hughes, a charity raffle in support of Dementia Forward, and a well-stocked bar. Captain Mustache’s range of luxury grooming products will also be available on the day.

Doors open at 12pm, with the event billed to run until 8pm, with tickets priced at £7 for spectators (under 16s are free); £7 for Under 16s contenders; and £14.50 for competitors.

More information and tickets are available via The Crescent’s website. Available at: https://thecrescentyork.com/events/captain-mustache-beard-moustache-competition-2

The former Tottenham and Manchester United midfielder, who now plies his trade in Germany with Wolfsburg, suffered the same fate at the European championships in 2021 as Denmark faced Finland in the group stage. He was later confirmed to have suffered cardiac arrest and had a defibrillator surgically implanted.

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Former Sen. Bob Packwood, a moderate Oregon Republican whose reputation as a champion of abortion and women’s rights was spoiled at the end of his career by allegations of sexual harassment, has died. He was 93.

Packwood’s death on Saturday was announced in an obituary sent to media outlets by his family. The release didn’t include additional details.

Packwood was a political scrapper who first refused to quit the chamber in which he had served for 27 years, saying he didn’t want to be remembered only for that controversy.

Before the #MeToo era, Packwood stood out as an example of private behavior undermining a man’s public image. He had been praised by Planned Parenthood and others.

The great-grandson of a member of the 1857 Oregon Constitutional Convention, Packwood established himself as a social moderate and fiscal conservative who often voted across party lines. He considered running for president in 1980.

Elected to the Senate in 1968, Packwood was best known as the leading Republican advocate of abortion rights and was widely admired by women’s groups throughout the country until the Senate Ethics Committee launched an investigation into the allegations of sexual and official misconduct in 1993.

More than two dozen women, former employees and acquaintances, accused him of making unwanted or uninvited sexual advances.

The allegations remained the target of an ethics probe that widened to include other alleged acts of official misconduct. He resigned in September 1995, then went to start a lucrative lobbying business in Washington.

Democratic U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden, who replaced Packwood in 1996, said while he should be praised for his record on abortion rights and tax reform, how he treated women overshadows it all.

“His horrible history as documented in his own diaries will forever overshadow that public record. Simply put, historians’ first line about Bob Packwood must include those women who he abused and assaulted for years and years,” Wyden said in a statement.

As chairman and then ranking Republican on the Senate Finance Committee, Packwood was a master of cutting deals and forging compromises needed to pass tax legislation through Congress. He was most proud of the lead role he played in a sweeping tax reform of 1986 that lowered the top income tax bracket and eliminated many itemized deductions.

One critic compared the eight-part series to Broadchurch and Line of Duty

Viewers continue to call for a second series of what they’re describing as the ‘best police show ever’.

An ‘underrated’ crime drama, likened to ‘Broadchurch meets Line of Duty’, is currently available on Netflix. It provides an ideal opportunity for audiences to revisit the programme or discover it for the first time, with many reporting they’ve watched all episodes in a single sitting.

Cuffs originally aired in 2015. While it first broadcast on BBC, it’s no longer available on the corporation’s iPlayer service. At present, it can only be found on Netflix.

All eight hour-long episodes are accessible. Upon release, it was hailed as a fresh, authentic portrayal of the realities of front-line policing.

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Based in and around Brighton, the series followed a fictional constabulary and its officers, exploring both their professional and personal lives. The programme distinguished itself by showcasing a diverse array of cases confronting the characters, reports the Mirror.

These ranged from typical incidents encountered by contemporary front-line officers to more light hearted scenarios, such as troublemakers bothering naturists at a nudist beach and allegations of ‘dog-napping’ in an affluent area.

The series also features an impressive ensemble cast, including Top Boy and Adolescence star Ashley Walters. He’s accompanied by Sherlock’s Amanda Abbington and Shaun Dooley, whose credits include Changing Ends, Grantchester, and Vera, amongst others. While the programme didn’t garner sufficient reviews at launch to achieve an official rating on Rotten Tomatoes, this hasn’t prevented it from earning considerable acclaim.

Looking back at the series, one critic described it as “an excellent police drama that was way ahead of its time. It wasn’t afraid to incorporate comedy in an era where bleak Scandi Noirs were dominating our screens.

“It’s somewhere between Broadchurch and Line of Duty with its setting and challenging cases that go beyond the professional lives of the officers involved.”

Devotees continue to call for the programme’s revival years later, with many left dismayed by the BBC’s choice to cancel it following a single series. One viewer insists: “Best cop show ever! This is a jewel of a show. It is certainly the best show in this genre we have see. Never a dull moment. Just wish there were more seasons. Maybe the title misled viewers, but entertainment at it’s finest!”

Another concurred, stating: ” Possibly the best British police series. I came across this show by accident, having not having even heard of it and it took only a short time for it to be one of those ‘not to be missed’.

“The cast is “magic” and work so well together. The interplay between characters is excellent and never overdone. The characters are well developed and believable. I now hear that the show has been axed – what a insult!”

Meanwhile, a viewer who stumbled across the show on Netflix remarked: “I just binge watched Cuffs and it’s far, far too good to be cancelled after one season. I think it was a BBC production originally but I really hope Netflix picks it up and continues it. Great characters, great mix of plot and character development and great setting in Brighton.”

Cuffs is streaming on Netflix

Charles Darwin carried out some of his work and research in the nature reserve

There are several grand rivers that flow throughout Cambridgeshire. These rivers are some of the most tranquil sights on a quiet sunny day.

River Cam is one of the most famous rivers, and there is one nature reserve where you can actually swim in it. This is at Sheep’s Green and Coe Fen Nature Reserve in Cambridge.

While people are advised to be careful, the River Cam at Sheep’s Green is a popular spot for swimming. In May 2024, the river was given designated bathing water status.

So on a quiet and peaceful summer’s day, this will be the perfect place to swim and be closer to nature. The nature reserve is also a hotspot to see wildlife.

Those who visit will often see herons, kingfishers, and little egrets. Water voles also thrive along the riverbanks, and pipistrelle and Daubenton bats are also common at night. There are a number of willow trees across the nature reserve that provide the perfect place for shade on the sunniest days.

The reserve also has played an important part in history for a world-renowned naturalist and geologist. Charles Darwin used to hunt beetles and collect insects on the reserve when he was an undergraduate student at Christ’s College between 1828 and 1831.

There is a plaque that marks the work Darwin carried out on the green. Some of the beetles he collected are also on display at the University Zoology Museum.

If you fancy a swim in a Cambridgeshire river or explore a green space where one of the world’s most influential people worked, visit Sheep’s Green and Coe Fen.

The taxman has claimed a controversial property developer and his wife are unable to pay their debts. HMRC has launched a legal bid to wind up the partnership of Richard Hayward and wife Karen Athay – although the businessman denies they are insolvent.

Mr Hayward, 75, was a prominent figure in Welsh corporate life in the 2000s. The Penarth-based entrepreneur was involved in major developments including two leisure complexes – Cardiff’s Millennium Plaza and Swansea’s Salubrious Place.

He has also been at the centre of several controversies. In the 1990s he was banned from directing companies for three and a half years for wrongful trading, in 2012 he was convicted of putting tenants at risk of asbestos exposure, and in 2014 one of his companies was convicted of health and safety crimes over a labourer’s fall while working on luxury flats.

Mr Hayward also faced criticism after WalesOnline revealed he presented a £900,000 investment opportunity to a double amputee who then got zero return.

Now civil proceedings have been served against Mr Hayward in two separate cases. Here’s our full story.

Police arrested the man on suspicion of theft and handling stolen goods

A suspected thief ran onto the Ironman course in Bolton as he tried to evade police this afternoon. The suspect was spotted by police attempting to sell stolen goods in the town centre.

Officers confronted him and in efforts to get away, he ran onto the Ironman trail which took place in Bolton on Sunday (June 7). He was soon apprehended, with the help off off duty officers from Essex who happened be be competing in the popular multi-disciplined endurance trial.

He was arrested on suspicion of theft and handling stolen goods. He is currently in custody for questioning.

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A spokesperson for GMP said: “Whilst on patrol in Bolton Town Centre, officers spotted a male attempting to sell with what was suspected to be stolen goods. Upon spotting police, the male ran onto the Ironman70.3 course but wasn’t quick enough to escape PC Wilkinson.

“It was a case of deja vu from Ironman 2025 when the same male made off from officers onto the track and was detained by the same officer!

“The male was stopped a short distance away with help from off duty police officers who had travelled all the way from Essex for Ironman70.3.

“He was arrested on suspicion of theft and handling stolen goods, and remains in custody for questioning.”

As the man who had condemned him to his first bruising grand slam final loss watched on, Alexander Zverev finally overcame his demons, and the spirited but inexperienced Flavio Cobolli, to claim a first major title, winning 6-1 4-6 6-4 6-7(5-7) 6-1 at Roland-Garros.

Dominic Thiem was responsible for his five-set loss in the US Open showpiece six years ago and the scar tissue from that defeat, and two more since in slam finals, were evident in a nervy and generally low-quality showing on Court Philippe-Chatrier on Sunday.

But Zverev, the overwhelming favourite for the title in the absence of Carlos Alcaraz and after the exits of Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic, ultimately managed to conquer his own mind and break world No 14 Cobolli’s resistance. He was given a significant helping hand from Cobolli himself in a four-and-a-quarter-hour final decided more on errors and psychological wobbles than anything else.

At 6’6” Zverev’s most potent weapon is a powerful and accurate first serve – he leads the tour for his percentage of first serves in over the last year, at just below 73 per cent – while his huge wingspan means he can effectively straddle most of the court. His power is complemented by a surprising athleticism for a player of his size and a languid touch at the net. When he is on his game he is difficult to break down.

This was the mammoth problem facing 10th seed Cobolli. Nerves in a first grand slam final are inevitable and Zverev, with his experience of this stage, was always likely to settle quicker. He ensured the pressure was immediately on Cobolli as the German opted to receive, with an early double fault greeted by a round of sympathetic applause which probably did not help the Italian’s nerves.

It set the tone for the rest of the set: he struggled to string a run of points together, with his backhand wing wilting under the pressure and his drop shots falling miserably short of the net. A usually charismatic presence, he was timid and passive.

A stunning forehand winner by the German, whose destructive serve and groundstrokes were near-untouchable, sealed a 6-1 first set in 35 minutes. Unsurprisingly Cobolli left the court, as the speakers, perhaps distastefully, played Lenny Kravitz’s ‘It Ain’t Over Til It’s Over’.

As he re-emerged Cobolli opted for a different tactic, trying to energise himself and the crowd, shouting to himself with every point won. The pair traded holds until 3-3, but Zverev, who had only dropped one point on serve until the seventh game, suddenly wobbled. He lost two in a row, with Cobolli planting a forehand winner in behind him to launch chants of “Flavio”, and as Zverev erred the Italian finally earned a first break point – 63 minutes into the match. He double faulted twice – for the first time in the match – and hammered a forehand wide to concede a first break.

An increasingly confident Cobolli served out the set, and having recovered from his first-set jitters Cobolli ran Zverev close in the third, with the pair exchanging holds until 5-4 and the Italian’s strategy of serve-and-volleying and keeping points short working to his advantage – until he conceded a cheap break under little pressure, serving at 5-4 down.

It put Zverev only a set away from the holy grail. And as at so many points in his career, when so close to the title, he began to shrink into himself. A terrible service game including two double faults handed over an early break. After another pair of breaks traded Zverev became listless, standing with his hands on his hips in disappointment after thumping a poor backhand well wide at 30-30 on the Italian’s serve, with Cobolli escaping to lead 5-3. It is an image crowds have seen many times before.

Zverev was lucky to avoid a time violation for obvious mind games as he ambled slowly to the baseline for Cobolli to serve for the set, and looked to be suffering from cramp, either due to understandable nerves or low blood sugar levels (the German has been open about managing tennis with Type 1 diabetes).

He was handed a violation in the next game after breaking again, having received some sort of remedy from his team, and held to 15 to put the pressure back on Cobolli. The Italian responded with his first hold to love of the entire match to set up the biggest tie-break of either player’s life.

Cobolli opened it with possibly the point of the match, a superb backhand winner which just kissed the baseline, before immediately netting on his own serve. Yet another unlucky net cord handed over the mini-break, but he restored parity with a Zverev error and another big serve when it mattered.

Zverev produced a sixth double fault of the match to drop from 3-1 up to 5-3 down, and although he won the next point, Cobolli bamboozled him with a brave drop shot to earn two set points. A terrible overhead smash indicated, if proof were needed, that the nerves were wreaking havoc on both sides of the net. But he whipped a forehand beyond the German’s reach to condemn him to a decider.

Cobolli had had three days off before the final after compatriot Matteo Arnaldi withdrew from their semi-final but as the clock ticked towards the four-hour mark the energy that had propelled him into the decider deserted him. More poor shot selection dominated his first two service games and he was broken twice before calling the trainer for an issue with his calf, fatigue setting in.

A dreadful backhand into the net gave Cobolli two break points but the Italian spurned them again, flailing an overhead smash into the net with the court at his mercy, to get back to deuce. Zverev double faulted again, but went on to hold for a 4-0 lead. At 5-1 down the light went out of Cobolli’s eyes and a double fault brought up three championship points for the second seed.

One was saved by a net cord, but Cobolli flung an overhead smash miles wide – a fitting last shot, in many ways – to belatedly bring an end to Zverev’s nearly-man status.