In his resignation letter, Mr Streeting blamed the “unprecedented” election results in part on “the unpopularity of this Government”, adding: “There are many reasons we could point to: from individual mistakes on policy like the decision to cut the winter fuel allowance to the ‘island of strangers’ speech, all of which have left the country not knowing who we are or what we really stand for.”

Liam Rush handed himself into the police hours after fatally stabbing Granville Graham

A man has admitted to stabbing a man at a Cambridge hostel in a “tragic and deeply distressing incident”. Liam Rush, 31, stabbed Granville Graham, 58, multiple times in his bedroom at the Chesterton Road hostel where they both lived at around 1am on February 25 2025.

Rush left the scene after the incident. Eight hours later, he arrived at Parkside Police Station to hand himself in to police.

He admitted to murder at Peterborough Crown Court on Thursday (May 14). Rush is due to be sentenced on Wednesday, July 8.

Detective Inspector Caeva Taylor, from the Major Crime Unit, said: “This was a tragic and deeply distressing incident, our thoughts remain with Granville’s family and friends at this incredibly difficult time.”

In a statement, Granville’s family said: “Granville, talented barber and singer, was a special soul with an infectious, happy-go-lucky spirit that brightened the lives of everyone around him.

“Known for his incredible sense of humour, he could effortlessly make others laugh. His selflessness and willingness to help anyone in need made him a true source of support for many.

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“He leaves behind nine sisters, one brother, eight children, one grandchild and countless family and friends who loved him dearly. His passing has left a hole in our hearts and the hearts of communities in Cambridge, London and Jamaica.”

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It’s that time again, when the week’s drawing to a close and we’re all busy planning our weekend viewing.

It’s going to be a busy couple of days on the box, with the likes of the FA Cup and Eurovision taking centre stage, but if you’re after something a little different there’s no need to worry as Netflix will have you covered.

This week’s top five most-watched chart really does have something for everyone, whether you’re into romcom, true crime or fancy a few action thrills.

But can Man On Fire hang in there in the top spot or has something else blazed a path to the top? Let’s take a look at the five shows you’ve all been watching…

5. If Wishes Could Kill – 3,600,000 views

Kicking off this week’s countdown is this YA horror series from South Korea, a cautionary saga which suggests you should be careful what you wish for.

If Wishes Could Kill follows five high school students who discover a mobile app called Gringo, which claims to make its users’ wishes come true.

However, things quickly turn more sinister after a classmate dies unexpectedly, and the students discover that the app is predicting their deaths too — leaving them to uncover the truth behind Gringo before anybody else meets their maker.

It’s a familiar enough storyline, one which has sparked the inevitable comparisons to the Final Destination movies, but this is scary and engaging enough to be worth your while.

4. My Royal Nemesis – 3,900,000 views

From horror to romcom now with this royal-themed miniseries, also from South Korea, taking the crown for the most watched non-English language show of the week.

My Royal Nemesis blends time-travel fantasy and comedy to tell the story of a legendary villainess from the country’s Joseon dynasty, whose soul is transferred into the present day, landing in the body of an aspiring actress.

As she gradually takes over her host and adapts to modern life, matters are further complicated when she crosses paths with a ruthless tycoon. Cue love-hate dynamics galore.

3. Worst Ex Ever: Season 2 – 8,000,000 views

Shocking true crime series Worst Ex Ever – focusing on disturbing accounts of domestic violence and coercive control – was such a big hit when it dropped on Netflix in 2024, reaching the top 10 charts in 65 countries, that it’s on surprise to see it return.

As with the first series, it focuses on four particular cases, including the story of Kelly and ‘perfect man’ Wade, who turned out to be anything but, and a former 90-Day Fiance star hiding a dark secret from his girlfriend.

We also meet Katie, whose girlfriend Joyce revealed herself to have violent control issues, as well as Karen, who filed a restraining order against her partner Scott, only for him to enact a terrifying revenge.

It’s far from easy viewing – in fact it’s utterly chilling at times – but this is compelling stuff that deserves all the praise it’s had from viewers.

2. Should I Marry A Murderer? – 8,000,000 views

More true crime now, with this one hanging in there in the runners-up spot for a second week.

Should I Marry A Murderer? is a British documentary series which tells the true story of Caroline Muirhead, a pathologist whose fiance, Alexander ‘Sandy’ McKellar, confessed to her in 2020 that he had been involved in a fatal hit and run accident three years earlier.

The series documents how the couple met on Tinder, his subsequent confession and how Caroline became a ‘fiancee turned key witness’ when she stayed engaged to Alexander while gathering evidence against him.

1. Man On Fire – 12,600,000 views

Spending a second week in pole position, it’s the small screen remake of 2004 Denzel Washington thriller Man on Fire — and the show just keeps on racking up viewers, adding a massive 12 million to its tally over the past few days.

Both the TV show and film are based on A.J. Quinnell’s 1980 novel of the same name, with The Watchmen’s Yahya Abdul-Mateen ll taking over where Washington left off as the fearsome but fragile bodyguard John Creasy.

With a 60 per cent rating on Rotten Tomatoes, this one’s proved more of a hit with critics than the movie, which scored just 39 per cent, with Abdul-Mateen’s performance coming in for particular praise.

The question is — will its run at number one be extinguished next week?

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Members of North Yorkshire Council’s Hambleton area planning committee today (Thursday, May 14) voted in favour of an application to redevelop the former Hambleton District Council offices at Stone Cross in Northallerton.

The proposal will see the offices demolished and the plot redeveloped into a three-storey specialist care facility for elderly residents.

The plans have been submitted by LNT Care Developments Ltd.

The care home will include 66 ensuite bedrooms, communal lounges, a coffee bar, library, garden room, tearoom, sky bar and landscaped gardens for residents.

Plans also include 25 parking spaces, electric vehicle charging points, cycle storage and ancillary buildings.

Great Ayton councillor, Heather Moorhouse, was one of several councillors who said they thought the parking was insufficient.

She said: “There’s not enough car parking to satisfy me that people can go along there and visit their relatives.

“I do support the whole scheme, it’s fantastic, but that’s a problem that I’ve got.”

Councillor Bryn Griffiths, member for Stokesley, added: “My main concern comes down to this issue of parking.

“I’ve spent a lot of time visiting my wife in a similar facility and parking is an issue. There are visitors coming to visit their relatives in the residence, there’s tradesmen coming, contractors coming to do work, health care people arriving, social services, etc, etc.

“I feel that 25 park parking spaces from my own experience will be insufficient.”

But Councillor Steve Watson, member for the Northallerton North and Brompton division, said motorists could park in the parking area serving the next-door leisure centre if needed.

He said: “It’s a good quality application and delivers really what the area needs.

“The fact that there only appears to be one local objection really says it all.”

The existing civic centre building became vacant following local government reorganisation and the creation of North Yorkshire Council.

Officers said the current office building was “of no particular architectural merit” and its demolition was considered acceptable.

North Yorkshire Council, which owns the building, received nine bids when the site was marketed, with none of these bids proposing to keep the existing building.

The sale of the site to the care home operator was described as a “win, win, win” situation by deputy leader Gareth Dadd when agreed last year.

Journalist Nicola Roy tried making homemade bread for the very first time using just two ingredients in an air fryer — and the results were astonishing

There’s genuinely nothing quite like a freshly baked loaf of homemade bread. Yet, many people have never attempted to bake their own. Numerous bread recipes demand extensive kneading, proofing, rising and various steps which can discourage the typical home baker.

Journalist Nicola Roy was amongst these individuals – she adored the concept of fresh baked bread, but had never given it a go herself until she discovered this recipe on Instagram. The recipe was posted by Emily Scott, also known as What I Ate For Breakfast, and promised a delightful loaf with minimum fuss. Even better, it can be baked in the air fryer.

In a brief video, Emily unveiled her foolproof bread recipe that requires nothing more than Greek yoghurt and self-raising flour. No yeast and no expensive oven dishes needed – and crucially, no waiting around for hours while the dough proves, reports the Express.

In the caption, she said: “The texture isn’t quite as light and fluffy as a loaf made with yeast (more similar to soda bread), but it’s soft with a delicious, crunchy crust and perfect for toasting or enjoyed warm from the oven slathered with butter.”

Nicola said: “This sounded good enough to me, so I got to work on making my own loaf. I was not expecting anything special for my first attempt, but the end result was so impressive and I can’t believe how easy – and delicious – it was.

“The crust was so crunchy as I was cutting the bread into slices, with the inside of the loaf gorgeous and chewy – like sourdough but even better”

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“It’s even better toasted, especially when served with butter or your favourite spread. This may have been my first time making bread, but it certainly won’t be the last, especially when recipes like this exist.”

Ingredients – for the dough

500g self-raising flour

475g Greek yoghurt

Pinch of salt (optional)

Method

Begin by weighing out your flour and yoghurt into two separate bowls. To the bowl containing the flour, add the salt and give it a quick stir. Then add the yoghurt and bring everything together using your hands, a spoon or a mixer until you have a smooth, uniform dough, adding a little water if it feels too dry.

In the meantime, prepare your egg wash by whisking an egg together with a small splash of milk — this is what gives the loaf its irresistible golden finish once baked.

Next, line your air fryer basket with greaseproof paper and place the dough inside. Generously brush the egg wash over the surface, then sprinkle with sesame seeds or whichever toppings you prefer.

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Using the bake setting on your air fryer, cook the bread for 40 minutes at 160°C.

You’ll know it’s ready when you tap the base of the loaf and it produces a hollow sound.

Southampton have been charged by the EFL with allegedly spying on a Middlesbrough training session ahead of the Championship play-off semi-final first leg – an independent commission has now set a hearing date that will decide the club’s fate

The independent hearing into ‘Spygate’ is set to take place on Friday, with Southampton’s promotion hopes hanging in the balance.

A panel comprising three legal experts is expected to convene behind closed doors in London to deliberate on the matter.

Southampton have been charged by the EFL with spying on a training session conducted by play-off semi-final opponents Middlesbrough ahead of last week’s Championship play-off first leg.

Southampton overcame Middlesbrough across both legs to secure a place in the final against Hull City.

However, the showpiece occasion, which is worth in excess of £200m to the eventual victors, is at serious risk of being postponed.

The commission will scrutinise the charges and holds the authority to remove Southampton from the competition should they be found guilty.

Such an outcome would, however, prompt a legal challenge from Southampton’s owners ‘Sport Republic’, which would need to be resolved this weekend if the play-off final is to proceed at Wembley on May 23, reports the Mirror.

The EFL have been unable to confirm a kick-off time for the match.

In the meantime, Hull have been left in an agonising state of uncertainty as a consequence of the scandal.

The Tigers have urged their frustrated supporters to remain patient, with fans currently unable to purchase tickets or arrange travel to London.

Tickets will not be printed or made available until the outcome of the hearing has been confirmed.

The Tigers issued a statement indicating that full details regarding ticket sales would be communicated “in due course”.

It stated: “Until then, we kindly ask supporters to refrain from contacting the ticket office while final details are being confirmed. We appreciate your continued patience and support.”

Rico Gedel is said to have attacked the former Lostprophets singer in his cell at HMP Wakefield last year

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A convicted murderer who is on trial for killing the convicted paedophile and former Lostprophets frontman has told jurors he only feels guilt for Ian Watkins’ victims.

Leeds Crown Court has heard Rico Gedel, 25, attacked the disgraced singer in his cell at the high-security HMP Wakefield prison on October 11 last year.

The convicted killer has denied murder, saying he wanted to be relocated from sharing a wing with sex offenders in prison, so decided to take another inmate but did not intend to kill.

Gedel has claimed co-accused Samuel Dodsworth, 44, handed him a makeshift knife prior to the attack.

Richard Wright KC, defending Dodsworth, asked Gedel if he was “pleased” that Watkins was dead to which the defendant replied: “Somewhat.”

Mr Wright asked: “You’re certainly not losing sleep over it?”

Gedel said: “No, not really.

“What I wanted to say is, the only guilt I would feel about this is how his victims felt.

“I know from my own experiences, with friends and family being sexually assaulted, I don’t know if they would have wanted that (Watkins’s death).

“But that’s my only guilt.”

Mr Wright clarified if Gedel meant that Watkins’s victims might have wanted him to have a hard time in prison and would see his “death is an easy option”.

Gedel replied: “I felt a bit guilty for them because they didn’t get that opportunity.”

Jurors heard how Gedel was convicted of murder in his early 20s, which he continued to deny, and he was sentenced to life with a minimum term of 27 years.

Mr Wright pointed out Gedel has changed his defence statement three times, including one he completed only the day before, and questioned why he was now claiming Dodsworth – a convicted rapist – handed him the knife.

Mr Wright said Gedel was now saying that “because it’s convenient and, frankly, it’s good fun”.

Gedel replied: “I did get the knife from Dodsworth.”

Later, the defendant told Tom Storey KC, prosecuting: “I don’t like fighting, in every fight there is a possibility I could lose and I don’t want to end up injured.

“There are serial killers in Wakefield.

“I am around serious people like that, I know the possibility for me could also be death.”

Mr Storey played body-worn camera footage as guards held Gedel in a cell while other officers tried to save Watkins’s life, four minutes after the attack.

Gedel was shown smiling and saying: “Hopefully he goes to sleep.”

Gedel told the court: “There was part of me that wanted him to die, there was another part of me that didn’t want him to die.

“That was a bad concoction.”

He explained why he was grinning, saying he had also smiled during the court proceedings, saying: “Smiling is the only way I mask my emotions in front of other people.”

Gedel, who was initially referred to by police as Rashid Gedel, and Dodsworth both deny murder and possession of a makeshift knife in prison.

Watkins was jailed for 29 years in December 2013, with a further six years on licence, after admitting a string of sex offences – including the attempted rape of a fan’s baby.

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