A family-friendly estate has been forced to close due to a water outage “beyond its control”
13:06, 10 Jun 2026Updated 13:10, 10 Jun 2026
A popular attraction in Cambridgeshire has been forced to shut on Wednesday (June 10) due to a water outage. Owned by the National Trust, Wimpole Estate, near Arrington, has closed today due to a regional water outage “beyond its control,” they say.
The reopening time has not yet been confirmed and visitors have been advised to refer to its website for further updates.
In a statement warning visitors of the closure, a spokesperson for the estate said: “We greatly regret having to close Wimpole Estate today, 10th June. Due to a regional water outage this is beyond our control.
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“We apologise for any inconvenience or disappointment that this may have caused. Please refer to the website about future reopening times.”
Wimpole Estate offers an impressive 17th-century mansion, an extensive garden and parkland with an array of wildlife to explore, an in-hand farm and a cafe known as The Old Rectory.
Visitors also regularly follow pathways around the countryside before ending up at The Old Rectory for some lunch. Its terrace even overlooks the garden.
The chances of a sequel to Pragmata are high according to Capcom, as Resident Evil Requiem surpasses another sales milestone.
Between Resident Evil Requiem, Pragmata, and Onimusha: Way Of The Sword, Capcom looks set for a stellar year in 2026.
As noted in Capcom’s latest earnings report, Resident Evil Requiem has surpassed eight million copies sold since it launched in February this year. Pragmata, meanwhile, has sold over 2.5 million copies since April, which is very impressive for a new single-player IP.
Capcom USA’s chief operating officer, Rob Dyer, previously described Pragmata as a new IP for Capcom, implying a sequel is on the way. Now, another Capcom executive has strongly suggested a follow-up is coming at some point in the future.
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As reported by Bloomberg, Capcom corporate officer, Yoshikazu Shimauchi, said Pragmata’s momentum exceeded the company’s internal expectations, attributing its success to pre-release marketing and the ‘appeal’ of its lead character Diana.
According to the outlet, ‘Shimauchi said the likelihood of a sequel is high’ during the earnings call.
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Pragmata is a great (and crucially, original) sci-fi shooter, but there’s certainly room for improvement – especially when it comes to enemy variety and pushing its hybrid hacking and shooting mechanics even further.
In its earnings report, Capcom specifically cites Pragmata and the success of ‘catalogue titles’ for driving up revenue and profits year-on-year. For the three months ending June 30, 2026, operating profit rose 66.9% year-on-year to 41,054 million yen (£188,561).
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If a sequel looks almost certain, when we’ll see it is a much more difficult question to answer. Capcom still hasn’t delivered a follow-up to Devil May Cry 5, despite its huge success, so that seems a far more important priority.
Capcom is perhaps also hoping Onimusha: Way Of The Sword, which launches September 4, will propel that series to major IP status as well. Based on our hands-on preview, it’s shaping up to be pretty impressive, so there’s a good chance it will.
Pragmata had a long and troubled development cycle, of over seven years, which is not too surprising given it’s a new IP. A sequel would no doubt arrive more quickly but given the state of modern game development it would still take four to five years – and so would be unlikely to appear until at least 2030, and presumably as a primarily next gen game.
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Resident Evil Veronica is planned for next year (Capcom)
The remains of 38-year-old Elisabeth Jane Ross were discovered by a homeless man on Evelpidon Street in the neighbourhood of Kypseli around 1pm on July 18.
The rough sleeper said he followed a foul smell inside the deserted building which had lain empty for two years. It is understood he saw a human limb visible from the outside of a suitcase.
A drug kingpin will spend three more years behind bars for his role in a £300,000 cocaine deal. Paul Easdon, 38, was snared during a police probe which saw him kept under watch.
The High Court in Glasgow heard how a Renault Clio had been stopped in the city’s Sandyhills on August 2 2024. Easdon’s associate Declan Price, 29, of Ruchazie, Glasgow, got out clutching two carrier bags.
Prosecutor Vish Kathuria told the hearing: “One of them was searched and found to contain two taped blocks of cocaine. The other bag had three taped blocks of the drug. Each weighed one kilogram.”
The family of a teenager who was stabbed to death by her ex-boyfriend claim they are being silenced by the parole board after her killer’s latest bid for freedom.
John Wilson, now 38, was given a life sentence after he ambushed 17-year-old Michelle Stewart and knifed her 10 times with a 10 -inch blade in front of her terrified friends in Ayrshire in 2008.
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The fiend was released from prison in January 2025 after 16 years behind bars, despite warnings from Michelle’s family that he would reoffend. And within less than a year, he was locked up again earlier for breaching his licence conditions.
His latest bid for freedom this summer was rejected by the parole board.
A far-right thug who attended a demo to “Save Our Women and Kids” has been accused of being a vicious bully who abused his partners.
Material posted online by Caitlyn Scullion, 26, brands Alan Miller a violent brute who terrorised her as they brought up a child together.
Caitlyn posted shocking photos that show bleeding and bruising to her face and body.
And a separate post by Kerry Sweeney – a previous partner of the racist – brands him a hypocrite and the kind of “monster” that women need to be protected from.
Husband of woman murdered was facing domestic abuse charges
The husband of a woman murdered at a remote cottage in Renfrewshire was facing domestic abuse charges against her.
Stacy Mair, 35, was found dead in a cottage in the village of Houston at about 7.50am on Monday.
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Her husband Jim Mair, 43, was also found dead at the cottage, with his death being treated as unexplained.
He had appeared at Paisley Sheriff Court on July 6 charged with assaulting his wife. The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service confirmed the case had been continued for further examination and he was granted bail with a condition that he did not approach or contact her.
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We are all living in a world that heavily relies on technology. So, it’s no surprise that our penchant for prodding pads and silently scrolling has trickled down to the youngest generation.
While we might have whiled away our weekends and holidays drawing hopscotch squares on the pavement, or trying to find fairies hidden in the garden, the children of today are better on our phones than we are.
Thanks to always having a new activity at their fingertips, boredom is becoming a thing of the past. Kids today are more than twice as likely to turn to a screen when they’re bored as they are to make up a game, story, or pretend world, according to a new survey by Playmobil.
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Instead of using their imaginations during play time, a quarter (28%) of kids ask for – or use – a screen to pacify boredom.
Understandably, parents are concerned. More than half (54%) admit they feel guilty relying on screens during the holidays, while 74% say they wish their child spent more time playing imaginatively. Meanwhile, 38% of children wish their parents would play with them more.
Of course, parents have to work, kids need to learn to occupy themselves, but there are certainly pockets of time throughout the day when connection can be prioritised. To encourage this, Playmobil has teamed up with children’s presenter Maddie Moate and child psychologist Dr Amanda Gummer to create a set of free prompt cards.
Designed to be used alongside toys, each card asks an open-ended question that prompts children to invent characters, solve mysteries and build adventures.
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These are not only good for strengthening bonds between parents and kids, but creative play can also help with all elements of children’s development, according to the UN.
If you’re looking for toy ideas to use alongside the cards, or by themselves, we’ve rounded up some of the best screen-free and sensory toys for kids in 2026, including some recommended by Playmobil and HuffPost UK’s parenting editor.
The Art of Storytelling cards are available to download for free via the Playmobil website.
Actor and singer Jared Leto has been accused of sexual misconduct by four women while they were teenagers in a new BBC documentary, “Jared Leto: Hollywood’s Dark Secret.”
One woman identified as Etta told the BBC that she met Leto in 2014 when she was 16 and Leto was 42. She said Leto approached her outside a modelling agency in Los Angeles and they exchanged contact info. The phone conversations quickly went from industry talk to talking about sex, she told the BBC.
Another woman, identified as Isabel, said she met Leto in 2002 in a Las Vegas mall when she was 17 and and he was 30. She told the BBC he invited her to his hotel, which she described as “dingy.” Once she was there, she said, Leto got in the shower and called her over. She alleged that he then opened the shower curtain and started kissing her. He grabbed her hand and used it to touch himself, she said.
“Alarms started going off in my head, like, ‘What are you doing here? This is not what you came here for,’” Isabel told the BBC. “I pulled away and was like, ‘OK, I’m going to go.’”
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She said she went home and looked him up and learned he was in his early 30s.
One woman told the BBC that she had sex with Leto when she was 17 and he “shrugged off” a conversation about the age of consent. Another woman alleged that when she was 19, Leto threatened her with sexual assault.
The BBC reported that four other women said they received “strange and often very sexual phone calls” from the actor.
“I have never sexually assaulted anyone in my entire life,” Leto said Wednesday in a statement to HuffPost about the allegations in the documentary. “These claims are absolutely and categorically false.”
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Someone named Simon, who worked with Leto’s band 30 Seconds to Mars for a decade, told the BBC that he witnessed Leto inviting a lot of young girls to a house where the band was recording. He said he remembered one instance when a girl’s parents dropped her off. He said Leto and the girl went to a bedroom and, when they returned, there was a feeling of shame and embarrassment in the air.
“I just remember being really moved by it,” Simon told the BBC.
A total of 10 women told the BBC about their experiences with Leto; nine of them were talking about their allegations for the first time.
About a year ago, Air Mail published a report featuring nine women accusing Leto of sexual misconduct dating back to 2006. Leto, now 54, denied the allegations.
Iqbal, of Hawksworth Road, Accrington, was charged with four counts of rape of a girl under 16, also in Bury and also between the late 1990s and early 2000s.
A third man, 46-year-old Ashfaq Khan of Bury, was charged with 36 counts of rape of a girl under 16 as part of the same investigation but has yet to appear before the court.
He is also accused of the attempted rape of a girl under 16 and of indecent assault and false imprisonment.
A spokesperson said: “The charges follow Operation Sky, a complex and sensitive investigation regarding alleged offences in Bury between 1996 and 2003.
“Officers are working with trauma-informed support services to safeguard and support all those that have been affected.
“They continue to work at length to ensure their safety and wellbeing is the number one priority.”
Police have said that the crimes are alleged to have taken place between 1996 and 2003, with the charges relating to incidents involving 10 girls aged between 12 and 16 at the time.
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According to court documents, neither Jehangeer nor Iqbal entered any pleas when they appeared before Manchester and Salford Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, July 22.
Iqbal was granted conditional bail while Jehangeer was remanded into custody ahead of a further appearance at Manchester Crown Court for a plea and trial preparation hearing.
They are expected to next appear before the court next month.
A cook has shared a simple trick that’ll improve the overall taste of your oven pizza – and it only requires one ingredient as it takes just seconds to carry out
Frozen pizza remains a household favourite for those seeking a quick and convenient meal without the hassle of preparing food from scratch. While most simply remove it from the packaging and place it directly into the oven, one cook insists there’s a straightforward technique that can significantly enhance its taste. Better still, it requires just 20 seconds of your time.
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Revealing the tip on TikTok, the food creator demonstrated that brushing the pizza crust with a touch of olive oil prior to baking can dramatically improve the end result. According to Simply Recipes, this additional step ensures the crust becomes considerably crispier, delivering superior texture and flavour. If time permits, she also suggests adding fresh mozzarella before baking to create an even cheesier and more luxurious pizza.
For a more substantial improvement, consider cooking it on a pizza stone rather than a conventional baking tray, as this produces a crispier base that more closely resembles a takeaway-style pizza.
Displaying the finished pizza, she said: “Can you believe this was store bought? I can’t. Frozen pizza. What.”
The hack resonated with viewers, who contributed their own preferred methods for elevating frozen pizzas.
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One person said: “More sauce or sliced Roma tomatoes, sliced green onion, Cracker Barrel shredded sharp cheddar… you’re welcome.”
Another shared: “Not cheesy enough.”
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Most popular pizza toppings
The tip emerges as FoodHub shared the UK’s favourite pizza toppings for 2026.
Pepperoni secured the number one position, with FoodHub stating: “Pepperoni continues to dominate as the most-loved topping, bringing that perfect balance of spice, salt and crispiness. If you’re ever unsure what to order, this is always a safe win.”
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Margherita came in second place, with mushroom following in third, alongside extra cheese, olives, meat lovers and Hawaiian, while vegetarian options also featured amongst the nation’s favourites.
A statement read: “From classic pepperoni to fresh veggie combos and gourmet twists, the most popular pizza takeaway toppings in 2026 offer something for everyone.”
Improve your homemade pizza
For those who prefer to cook from scratch, the Homemade Pizza Club has shared the five things that’ll improve the overall taste of your pizza.
The list reads:
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Use Fior Di Latte cheese NOT shop bought grated mozzarella
Ferment your dough for up to 5 days in the fridge
Pre-cook your tomato sauce to bring out more flavour
Pre-cook your vegetable toppings before adding to your pizza
Use the 5 taste elements to balance flavours on your pizza
They added: “Here are 5 flavour elements that can be used in cookery. Salty, sour, bitter, sweet and umami. Getting a good balance of these flavours through different topping combinations can be a great way of making unique pizzas that excite your palette.”
Residents on a street where a sinkhole keeps appearing despite efforts to fill it in have been left worried. The sinkhole in the centre of the road at Coronation Street in Barry first appeared on Sunday, July 26 by a resident who informed Vale of Glamorgan Council.
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Council workers immediately attended the street and filled in the hole as a temporary measure, but on Wednesday, July 29, the same part of the road caved in again.
Staff from the council returned on Wednesday afternoon to carry out further remedial work, but the hole has appeared for a third time.
A resident told WalesOnline she and neighbours have been left worried that there could be a far bigger issue at play.
She said: “[I’m] worried about it opening further because we don’t know how wide or deep it is under the surface.
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“Another concern is that there is only one road in and out of Coronation Street and Fryatt Street. People walk their dogs and children play on the green.
“There have been concerns raised regarding the green area, when the original buildings in the 1970s were demolished, they didn’t demolish the basements.
“The green area is all uneven where they have started falling through. I remember holes opening up on the green when I was a child in the 80s and 90s.”
She added: “It probably doesn’t look like a massive issue but you don’t know how big it is underneath.”
The cause of the sinkhole is currently unknown. The council said it has taken steps to protect road users and ensure public safety. Dwr Cymru has has also been notified.
A spokesman for Vale of Glamorgan council said: “The council is aware of this issue and has taken standard steps to protect road users and ensure public safety while further investigation work takes place.
“The matter has also been reported to Dwr Cymru Welsh Water as some of its infrastructure may be affected. We will continue to monitor the situation and work with Dwr Cymru to carry out any repair work.”
A 50-year-old Icelandic man was arrested in Benidorm on allegations of fraud after he allegedly spent 10 days in the Spanish city without paying for his food and accommodation, reportedly running up bills of around £1,300
Police in the Spanish city of Benidorm have issued a statement after a 50-year-old Icelandic man was arrested for allegedly not paying bills at local hospitality venues.
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The unnamed man, whose arrest the local police posted about on Instagram, reportedly spent just under £1,300 during a 10-day period in the popular holiday resort.
Local police alleged the unpaid money amounted to around €1,500 (£1,285) during the 10-day period before he was arrested. It is not known how many venues the man, who has been detained on suspicion of fraud, visited before his arrest.
Announcing the news on Instagram, the Local Police couldn’t resist a cheeky dig, suggesting that anyone thinking this was a clever way to enjoy a holiday was in for a rude awakening, reports Chronicle Live.
They said: “He was travelling light – both in terms of luggage and his wallet. A 50-year-old man, in Benidorm for 10 days, eating and sleeping without paying at venues around the city.
“But the Benidorm police turned up, and we’ve handed him the bill: arrested for an ‘alleged’ offence of fraud. If this is your idea of a holiday in Benidorm, we’re pleased to announce a special package with accommodation included.”
A police spokesperson also told Spanish news agency EFE that officers had been called to deal with the man at multiple locations before eventually making the arrest.
Meanwhile, Benidorm, much like countless other popular destinations, remains vulnerable to fraudsters, prompting long-term residents to share advice on how visitors can protect themselves from being caught out.
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A British man who has lived in the city for 13 years recently alleged there was a new scam sweeping the city’s streets earlier this summer.
Posting on TikTok, the man, called Frank, offers advice to people visiting the popular coastal city. He spoke in June of a scam involving people who approach passers-by with clipboards.
Speaking on the seafront, he claimed: “As you’ve seen there, this is one of the scams that runs along the beachfront.”
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Frank explained that people are asked to sign petitions before being asked to make a donation, at which point Frank’s partner added: “They’ll say it’s for the blind or the disabled and that they are petitioning to get something sorted here in Spain.”
Frank added: “They’re illegal, scamming, and they will take your money. Some people even get their wallets out and give them a few quid.”
Following his video, the Mirror reported that several people commented below it thanking him for his service and explaining how they knew people who had been caught out by the scam.
This furry little friend has taken social media by storm (Picture: Mirumi)
If 2025 was the year of the Labubu, 2026 might just belong to Mirumi.
Just like a Labubu, a Mirumi is a small, sweet and fluffy bag charm — only, it’s a little more lifelike.
Mirumis are robotic, and sensitive to sound and touch.
Firstly landing on the scene over a year ago, they’re marketed as a ‘robot that steals a glance — and your heart’.
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Both a fashion accessory and built-in-bestie all in one, they’ve become somewhat of an overnight sensations.
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There’s now dozens of videos circulating on social media of customers flaunting their new miniature bestie dangling from their handbags.
And, as with Labubu at the height of its popularity, getting hold of a Mirumi is proving to be increasingly difficult.
After expanding internationally, the brand launched a month-long Harrods pop-up on July 20.
However, to the dismay of many customers, one of whom shared on Instagram that they’d been planning on travelling down from Birmingham just to get her hands on one of the toys, the available stock sold out in just a week.
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Could Mirumi be the next Labubu? (Picture: Mirumi)
While the team has hinted that a restock could be just around the corner, for now it looks as though we can only admire them from afar.
So, what is it about these new furry friends that has shoppers in such a frenzy?
Available in three colours — pink, ivory, and grey — Mirumi was designed by Tokyo-based company Yukai Engineering, whose creators said they wanted it to look like a mix of a small yeti, an owl, and a Sesame Street character.
The toy’s outer surface is covered with soft, furry material resembling a teddy bear.
Cute, yes. But it seems as though Mirumi’s real appeal lies its in interactive nature.
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All of Mirumi’s stock is currently sold out on the website (Picture: Mirumi)
Designed to cling tightly to your bag strap, belt, or umbrella handle, the toy mirrors a sense of wonder and curiosity often seen in a newborn baby or a beloved childhood pet.
It reacts to head patting, is sensitive and reactive to sound, and even moves on its own.
This is all down to the toys’ algorithm. Reportedly inspired by other social robots, it generates varied motor movements rather than repeating the same actions, making Mirumi’s reactions appear more natural.
Oh and you’ll know that your Mirumi needs recharging when it starts to slowly shake its head as if it’s tired after a long day.
According to the website, Mirumi’s true purpose is to evoke small, unplanned moments of joy through ‘its tiny endearing gestures that invite a smile.’
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The brand has emphasised that Mirumi is not intended to be just another collectible toy, but a lifelong companion.
Would you buy a Mirumi?
Absolutely – it’s beyond adorable
No! It’s a total waste of money
Owners online have called their Mirumis a ‘purse pet’, ‘fur baby’, and ‘mini companion.
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One user, @dariannaslay, even referred to herself as the ‘proud owner of the most kawaii creature ever’.
How much is a Mirumi?
Now, depending on size, a standard, off-the-shelf Labubu can cost anywhere between £10 to £70 (although at action, a 4ft version went for $172,000).
A Mirumi, on the other hand, costs quite a bit more.
To take one of these sweet little creatures home you’ll have to fork out £129.
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In fairness, it does appear to be a much more sophisticated toy compared to some of the other cult favourites we’ve come across over the past few years.
But, with such a steep price point, the question is: does this latest craze have the staying power to become more than just another fleeting fad?
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Officers are appealing for information to trace George Casson, 30, from Harrogate, after his prison recall was issued on July 3.
North Yorkshire Police said Casson breached his licence conditions by failing to attend appointments with the Probation Service.
“Extensive enquiries have been ongoing to locate Casson and we’re now appealing for your help to help find him,” the force said.
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They said it is believed Casson could be in the Harrogate area but also has links to Lancashire, Weston-Super-Mare in Avon and Somerset.
Casson is described as white, 5ft 4in tall, small build, cropped brown hair and blue eyes. Police said he has previously had a short brown beard or stubble, but he may be clean shaven.
Casson was last December jailed for 19 months after pleading guilty to one charge of sexual communication with a child committed over several weeks some years ago.
Police urge anyone who sees Casson to phone 999 and those with information about his whereabouts to call 101.
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Information can be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers by phoning 0800 555 111 or via its website.
Quote reference number 12260124861 when providing any information.
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