The incident at Twyford has led to all lines between Reading and London Paddington being blocked. This is causing disruption on Great Western Railway services between Carmarthen, Swansea and Cardiff Central.

Here is the full list of routes affected, according to National Rail:

Great Western Railway between Penzance / Carmarthen / Swansea / Paignton / Plymouth / Cardiff Central / Exeter St Davids / Hereford / Weston-Super-Mare / Great Malvern / Taunton / Bristol Temple Meads / Frome / Cheltenham Spa / Weston-Super-Mare / Didcot Parkway / Oxford and London Paddington, between Maidenhead and Bourne End / Marlow and also between Twyford and Henley-on-Thames

Elizabeth line tube services are also disrupted.

In quintessential rural British fashion, each frame of the hit Netflix show is bombarded by one excellent knitwear look after the next, as well as a slew of cosy-looking tartan coats and boots.

On the other hand, there’s the mobster fashion, with Kaya Scodelario rocking some tough party and outerwear ensembles.

Good news if you want to look like you’re part of the landed gentry by day and a drug ring by night: we’ve shopped the men’s and women’s clothing to shop if you want to recreate the fashion from The Gentlemen.

The best ‘quietcation’ destinations in the country have been named.

The best destinations in Scotland for a ‘quietcation’ have been named, with travel experts revealing where in the country offers the most peaceful places to escape the noise and enjoy a slower-paced break. A total of three Scottish locations were singled out as part of the study.

New research from LNER ranked destinations across each part of the UK based on factors like population density, air quality, dark-sky conditions, and access to blue and green spaces. Also considered were the availability of quiet activities such as visiting tea rooms, bookshops, and walking trails, with each place assigned an overall score out of 100.

Coming in at number one for Scotland on LNER’s roundup is Aviemore, which is a town and resort situated within the Cairngorms National Park in the Scottish Highlands. Aviemore ranks highest in Scotland with a score of 74.1 out of 100, recording the cleanest air and highest number of walking trails of all the Scottish destinations featured on the study.

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Aviemore was also found to offer 10.82 hectares of blue space, 16.7 hectares of green space, and four nearby nature reserves. Among the best things to do in the area according to LNER are walk along the nearby Loch an Eilein, visit the beach at Loch Morlich, and enjoy a bite to eat at The Barn at Rothiemurchus.

LNER wrote: “Set in the heart of Cairngorms National Park, Aviemore gives you Highland scenery without leaving cafés and cosy pubs behind. The high street has plenty of life, but ancient forests, mountain views and quiet lochs are just minutes away. The three-mile path around Loch an Eilein runs through the old Caledonian pines of Rothiemurchus Forest, passing a ruined castle on an island in the water.

“A few miles north, Loch Morlich has a wide sandy beach backed by the Cairngorm mountains. Walk the shore, hire a paddleboard or simply sit on the sand and take in the view. Afterwards, stop by The Barn Café at Rothiemurchus for homemade scones beside a wood-burning stove.”

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The second-best quietcation destination in Scotland according to the travel experts is Callander, which is a small town in the council area of Stirling. Callander took second place with a score of 62.4 out of 100, offering more than 20 hectares of green space and 6.31 hectares of blue space.

According to LNER, visitors to Callander can also enjoy 63 nearby walking trails and two nature designations that offer stunning views. Standout destinations include the magnificent Bracklinn Falls waterfalls and the Callander Crags, with the latter offering mesmerising vistas out towards Loch Venachar and Ben Ledi.

The final locations featured on LNER’s list of the best places in Scotland for a quietcation are the historic twin communities of Dunkeld and Birnam in Perth and Kinross. The two settlements received a joint score of 54.8 out of 100, and were praised for their dark skies, 5.59 hectares of blue space, and 40 scenic walking trails.

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Commercial Director at LNER David Flesher commented: “We all need a break every now and then, whether that’s a weekend away from the emails, the traffic and the everyday noise, or just a change of scenery for a few days.

“That’s really what this research is about: a guide to some of the UK’s most peaceful towns and cities, plenty of which are easily reached by train. It shows that real peace and quiet isn’t hard to find. Dark skies above the Yorkshire Dales, ancient pine forests in the Cairngorms, sleepy coastal towns and market squares, the UK has some wonderful landscapes waiting to be discovered.”

Best Scottish destinations for a quietcation

1. Aviemore
2. Callander
3. Dunkeld and Birnam

Speedboat killer Jack Shepherd has been jailed for 20 months with a further four years on extended licence for violently assaulting his girlfriend, including hitting her chest with a set of hot barbecue tongs.

The 38-year-old had pleaded guilty to two counts of assault occasioning actual bodily harm and damaging property at Isleworth Crown Court in July.

The attacks happened in February and June last year and sparked Shepherd’s recall to prison.

He was originally jailed in 2018 for six years and six months for manslaughter over the death of 24-year-old Charlotte Brown when his speedboat crashed during a first date.

Shepherd was jailed for a further four years at Exeter Crown Court in 2019 for a drink-fuelled attack on a barman in March 2018 at a Devon hotel.

According to a prosecution summary of the case, Shepherd started dating his former partner in August 2024, but towards the end of the year she accused him of being abusive and threatening.

In February 2025, he admitted pinning down the woman and “punching her several times, causing bruising to her arm and top of leg” during an argument.

In the second incident, in June 2025, Shepherd got angry with her for burning a pizza during a barbecue, and “proceeded to hit her with the barbecue tongs on her left breast which caused a permanent scar”.

Mitigating, George Payne said Shepherd, who attended by videolink from HMP Swaleside in Kent, was “genuinely very ashamed of his behaviour”.

“The behaviour is driven by his abuse of alcohol and is a feature that has existed for a long time,” Payne said.

Judge Martin Edmunds rejected that, and said he had “no faith” in Shepherd’s remorse, adding: “Your pattern is to commit offences and afterwards apologise, and produce excuses. Your prepared statement sought to shift blame anywhere but yourself.”

Judge Edmunds previously told the court the law did not allow him to add any more time to the term Shepherd was already serving, and his most recent sentence would be served concurrently to his current sentence.

He is due to be released in January 2029.

Shepherd was released on licence in January 2024, but faced recall to prison in September last year after he was accused of violence towards the woman.

Was there one surprisingly simple trick used in the palace that made things feel instantly more polished?

Jay, West Midlands

Making sure you have a routine is the best way for everything to feel polished. At the palace, the team is trained, and everyone has the right tools and time to do their job… They learned how to lift things safely and how to be confident when they were around the Royal Collection. When you’re cleaning historic areas such as palaces and castles, you have to make sure you don’t overdo it. We had a daily routine that ensured we didn’t over-clean everything.

What is the royal protocol for dealing with ironing and maintaining perfectly crisp sheets without using harsh, eco-unfriendly chemicals?

Saleem, London

Much of what would be classed as royal protocol are things we would do in our own homes. For linen, you need to treat it well and look after it by not washing it at too high a temperature or using too much detergent. Make sure the products you’re using are eco-friendly, not only for the environment, but also to care for the linen. For historic linen, it needs to be handled very gently, as it can tear quite easily.

Did the Queen get involved in any of the details of housekeeping?

Peter, East of England

I was very blessed. The Queen did leave it up to me to make those decisions because she trusted me to keep her home and the other royal residences clean and up to a great standard. I kept in touch with her, making sure the team was involved. We would have regular update meetings to ensure everyone knew what was happening and when. There was planned cleaning throughout the year depending on what was occurring, making sure certain areas were protected or closed off, for example.

I would feel very stressed cleaning around objects of great value, history and sentiment. How do you avoid disasters?

Catherine, North West

It’s important the team feels confident when cleaning those areas. We achieve that through training and building their confidence.

In the castle, we introduced a cleaning schedule that covered different areas within the state apartments – and it meant that we didn’t over-clean. The structure of this schedule was important. Every day, we would ensure we vacuumed and damp-dusted; there were no actual chemicals or any what I call “wet chemicals”. On a Monday, for instance, we would clean vases. On a Tuesday, we would do the fireplaces. On a Wednesday, it would be light fittings.

It’s crucial the team is given the right amount of time to clean, so that they don’t feel rushed or stressed. But we also have to remember that accidents happen. And if an accident happens and it was just an accident, then what can you do? It’s just one of those things.

Ultimately, making sure people are trained and confident is the key.

With limited time, what are the housekeeping priorities?

David, South West

My housekeeping priorities when at home are to make things look really tidy quickly. Putting your newspapers away, fluffing the cushions up, tidying the curtains, making sure your washing is cleared and the dishwasher is on – these are all things that will make a big difference, even if you haven’t had time to get your mop or vacuum out.

When are you satisfied a room is clean?

D, North West

I am quite a hard taskmaster and I do like perfection, but equally, that comes with making sure people understand the guidelines and what’s expected of them, after being trained properly.

I like to be visible and around the team, showing them what I’m looking at. I would get them to sit on a toilet and then shut the door, so they could see what’s behind the door – or sit in the bath, because that way you can see what other people are seeing when they’re using it. If you’re cleaning and rushing around, you don’t always see those little details.

Hedge-fund billionaire Chris Rokos is Britain’s third top taxpayer. He reportedly paid £330million in tax in Britain in 2025.

Unfortunately for the Treasury, Mr Rokos has decided to shift his residency from Britain to Greece. Rokos, who runs Rokos Capital Management, plans to open an office in Athens. 

A government spokesman said: ‘The UK remains an attractive destination for talent and investment.’ 

In Britain, Chancellor John Healey has not ruled out tax hikes in his Budget on October 28. A wealth tax has also not been ruled out. 

Recent increases in government borrowing costs have piled pressure on the public finances. 

And you can see the appeal of Greece for a high-flyer like Mr Rokos. 

In June, Henley & Partners placed Greece among the world’s most competitive jurisdictions for the wealthy, giving the country a score of 70.5 out of 100 in its Wealth Mobility Competitiveness report. 

So, should you, particularly if you have deeper pockets, consider quitting Britain and moving to Greece? 

This is Money examines considerations like tax, residency rules, housing and the climate in Greece. 

Do you need residency to buy in Greece?

You do not need residency in Greece to buy a home in the country. Buying property in Greece does not automatically make you a tax resident in Greece. 

Mark Harvey, a partner and head of international residential at Knight Frank, told This is Money average property prices in Greece had risen by about 7 per cent a year since the Covid-19 pandemic. 

Buyers should factor in a 10 per cent buffer to cover their purchase costs.

He added: ‘Locations such as Athens and its Riviera, Porto Heli, Corfu, Mykonos and other key island destinations continue to attract the well-heeled, while larger islands like Crete and Rhodes along with the mainland also attract those seeking to benefit from the Golden visa program and Greek residency.

‘Financial barriers to entry have changed and vary dramatically from region to region. 

‘British buyers should remain aware of the 90 day rule cumulative (across Europe) over a rolling 180 day period.

‘Those seeking to rent out their homes will have to apply for a license which require them to meet certain safety norms.’

George Ioannou, private office adviser at Engel & Volkers, said: ‘The most premium part of Athens at the moment is the Athens Riviera, particularly Vouliagmeni, Voula and Glyfada. 

‘This area is benefiting significantly from the development of The Ellinikon, one of the largest urban regeneration projects in Europe.’

He added: ‘We are seeing a growing number of British buyers looking at Greece, primarily for tax-related reasons. 

‘Many are under some time pressure, particularly those looking to establish their tax residency before the end of October.’ 

Thomas Hardy Tsakas, owner of Greek Real Estate Consultant, said: ‘A house of 200 sqm in Halkidiki close to the seaside can cost from and between €400,000 to €700,000, while a house with the same space in Larisa or Trikala can cost from €70,000 to €250,000. 

Prices for new-build flats in Greece were up 6 per cent year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the same point a year ago, experts at The Ellinikon said.    

Contact an English-speaking solicitor if you are considering buying property or land in Greece. 

Making the switch: Billionaire Chris Rokos is moving his residency from Britain to Greece

Tax traps and benefits to look out for

One of the top reasons many wealthy Britons move to Greece is because of the tax benefits. 

The country has generous tax rules for wealthy foreigners earning overseas income. 

In June, Greece introduced new tax breaks specifically targeting venture capital firms and hedge funds as part of a drive to get more wealthy people from Britain, Switzerland and the United Arab Emirates to move there. 

Greece’s tax on bonuses and dividends in the financial sector has been cut to 5 per cent, from 15 per cent. 

One condition is that the company has operating expenses of at least €3million per year in the country. 

Separately, Greece introduced its high-net-worth individual non-domicile tax regime in 2019. 

It is designed to attract wealthy foreign investors, entrepreneurs and internationally mobile households. 

Under the regime, qualifying individuals who transfer their tax residence to Greece can opt to pay a fixed annual tax of €100,000 on their foreign-source income, irrespective of the sum earned. 

The regime is available for up to 15 years and can be extended to certain family members for an additional annual fee. 

Peter Ferrigno, director of tax services at Henley & Partners, said: ‘The Greek non-domicile rules were based on the old UK non-domicile ones.

‘The UK used to have similar programs to this. The abolition of non-dom status and removal of the Investor Visa means that, even where equivalent investors wish to move to the UK, there is no route for them to do so.’

Income tax is payable by anyone earning income in Greece, regardless of citizenship or place of permanent residence. 

Permanent residents are taxed on their worldwide income. Personal income tax rates in Greece are progressive, ranging from 9 per cent to 44 per cent. 

Additional rate taxpayers in Britain pay 45 per cent in income tax on the proportion of their income over £125,140. 

Excluding a few exceptions, for a private individual, the 15 per cent capital gains tax on the sale of Greek real estate is currently suspended. 

The suspension runs until December 31, 2026. The temporary suspension means the effective rate of capital gains tax on the sale of property is zero for now. 

Residency rules explained

You cannot apply for residency in Greece until you are in Greece. 

Within 90 days of your arrival, you must register your address in person with the regional branch of the Hellenic police and apply for a temporary residence permit. 

You can apply for permanent residency in Greece if you have lived there for five years with a temporary residence permit. 

You would need to renew your permanent residence permit every 10 years.

Greece recognises dual citizenship with Britain. This means that you would not have to give up your British citizenship to become a Greek citizen. 

What about Golden Visas?

Greece’s Golden Visa Programme is a residence by investment programme launched in 2013 that enables non-EU nationals and their family to obtain permanent residence permits in Greece. 

Ferrigno said: ‘Greece has two specific programs for people who have not been tax resident of Greece for the previous several years, which provide for a preferential regime.

‘One option is a flat tax of €100,000 on all foreign source savings and investment income. 

‘This would cover, for example, dividend income and capital gains from assets abroad. 

‘This is for people who have not lived in Greece for at least seven of the past eight years.

‘The other is a preferential rate of 7 per cent for pensioners relocating to Greece which covers not only pensions but also investment income. 

‘The requirement here is not being resident for at least five of the past six years.

‘Both of these apply for up to 15 years, and do require an investment to be made into the Greek economy, either a property purchase with the price varying by location, or a financial investment into a Greek company or Greek government bonds. 

‘Amounts are between €250,000 and €800,000 depending on which type of investment.’

Climate in Greece… it does get cold!

Greece has a Mediterranean climate and summers can be very hot and dry. 

Heatwaves can push temperatures above 38°C, but sea breezes in some locations can help ease the temperature. 

In summer, the days are long and there is often plenty of sunshine. There’s often little or no rainfall in July and August.

Winters can be cool, but generally not as cold as they are in Britain. Tui said the average temperature in Greece in January was between 15°C and 17°C, though it could get to as low as 1°C. 

You are still likely to get between four to six hours of sunshine a day, even in winter. 

The best time to visit Greece is between April and October, when temperatures are comfortable, rainfall is low and conditions are ideal for exploring, experts at Tui said.

What homes are on sale now?

Three-bed villa, Meganisi, €2,400,000

Set in an elevated and secluded position above the entrance to Vathi Bay, this three-bed villa has three bathrooms and two living rooms. 

It is on sale via Knight Frank for €2,400,000. It has a large library and study room which could be converted into a fourth bedroom. 

The property has an infinity pool and large shaded terraces with panoramic views.  

The dream? Villa Onerio in on sale via Knight Frank for €2,400,000

Fabulous: The three-bed villa in Meganisi has an infinity pool and outstanding views

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Quite a few: The villa has multiple outdoor terraces and dining spaces

2. Three-bed villa, Kefalonia, €980,000

This three-bed stone house is on sale for €980,000 via Knight Frank and is located in a hamlet called Antipata. 

It has panoramic views over the meadows and the Ionian Sea.

The property’s kitchen tap supplies purified and enhanced drinking water, Knight Frank said. Outside, the house has a freshwater swimming pool. 

A home in Greece: This three-bed villa in Kefalonia is on sale for €980,000 via Knight Frank 

Unique: The property has a freshwater swimming pool and panormic views

3. Seven-bed villa, Zakynthos, €1,200,000

This seven-bed villa in Agios Nikolaos, Zakynthos, is perched on the top of a hill above olive groves.  

The villa is set in mature gardens and there is a large swimming pool surrounded by a terrace with ample space for sunbeds and parasols. 

The villa currently serves as both a much-loved family holiday home and, when not in use by the family, a successful rental property.

Spacious: This seven-bed villa in Agios Nikolaos, Zakynthos, is on sale via Knight Frank for €1,200,000

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Views: The property has views of the Ionian Sea and St Nicholas Island

Space for all: The villa is a family home, and when not in use, a rental property 

New development: The Ellinikon

To the south of Athens, Europe’s largest urban regeneration project is under way – The Ellinikon.

It is being built on the site of the former Athens International Airport and is billed as a 15-minute city. 

Located on the coast, it will ‘integrate modern residences, commercial and leisure hubs, luxury hotels, cultural venues, sports, education, healthcare, business district and recreation facilities, all designed around the core principles of sustainability and innovation’.

Architects include Foster + Partners and the site is around 6.2 million square metres, or roughly three times the size of Monaco. 

South of Athens: The site of the new development, on the former Athens International Airport

Beach living: Located on the coast, it aims to blend city living with the beach

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Standing tall: The Riviera Tower will become Greece’s tallest building when it is completed

It says almost half of The Ellinikon’s residential buyers come from outside the domestic Greek market, including a significant Greek diaspora and international contingent. 

British buyers are also among the project’s strongest sources of international demand, accounting for 9 per cent of registered overseas interest – second only to the US. 

Prices start from €500,000 and rise to €4million. It says 87 per cent of homes in one of the districts – called Little Athens – have been sold or reserved since they launched on 31 May. 

It will also contain the Riviera Tower, which is 200 metres tall, Greece’s tallest tower. It is estimated 20-25,000 people will live in the area once all construction is complete in the middle of next decade, 70-85,000 people will work there and it forecasts 1 million tourist visits.

Are you a Briton who has upped sticks and moved to Greece? Let us know your experience: editor@thisismoney.co.uk 

Hayden Panettiere took a pill that was allegedly laced with fentanyl on the day she died, according to a new report.

The beloved actress died at the age of 36 in Greenville, South Carolina, last month.

Panettiere allegedly took oxycodone laced with fentanyl, sources told TMZ. Just a few grains of the powerful opioid, which is 50 times stronger than heroin, can cause a fatal overdose. 

The mom-of-one bought several black-market prescription drugs, including oxycodone, from a ‘long time drug dealer’ she had in Los Angeles, the outlet reported.

The star and her on-off real estate agent boyfriend Brian Hickerson had flown from Los Angeles to South Carolina, where he is from, one day before she died. 

Beloved actress Hayden Panettiere died at the age of 36. She leaves behind her daughter, who is 11. Panettiere is pictured here attending the Met Gala in 2014

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TMZ reported that the actress took several drugs she purchased in LA on the flight. Authorities allegedly believe the pill she took the morning of her death was laced. 

Hickerson administered Narcan – a medicine that quickly reverses an opioid overdose – to Panettiere after finding her unresponsive.   

Police are now trying to trace the fatal pill back to the person who allegedly sold it to her, according to sources speaking to the outlet. 

At this time, no one has been arrested in connection with Panettiere’s death. 

Hickerson reportedly met with investigators from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) last week as they continued their probe into her death.

The DEA’s involvement aligns with paramedics reporting a suspected overdose over dispatch calls. First responders located Narcan, a nasal spray used to reverse the effects of opioid overdose, inside the apartment where Panettiere was found dead.

Panettiere died at the end of a long struggle with alcohol and opiates, spending eight months in rehab in 2020 after contracting jaundice and being informed by her doctor that ‘if I didn’t stop drinking, I’d be dead within five years,’ as she wrote in her memoir.

Hickerson was on the scene along with his brother Zachary when she was pronounced dead, according to a police report.

Panettiere started out as a child star, with her first acting gig at just 11 months old

The Hollywood star is pictured here at a gala in Hollywood in 2022 

Over the course of their turbulent relationship, Hickerson faced multiple domestic violence charges, and in 2021 he served 13 days in custody for injuring her.

After she was declared dead, Hickerson is said to have handed the authorities a ‘bag of medication’ she had been taking, per the police report.

Detectives confirmed to the Daily Mail that they responded to an apartment block in Greenville after they received a 911 call from an ‘acquaintance’ of Panettiere, describing her as ‘unresponsive’.

In the dispatch audio of the call made at 1.51pm, a female dispatcher described Panettiere as suffering a ‘cardiac arrest.’ A few moments later a male dispatcher could be heard saying that Panettiere had suffered a suspected overdose at the home.

Greenville County Sheriff’s Office said that Panettiere’s autopsy had been completed and that no signs of trauma were found on the star’s body. 

The former child star was known for her roles on the hit NBC series Heroes and musical drama Nashville. 

The Hollywood star earned multiple award nominations across her career, most notably while playing cheerleader Claire Bennet on Heroes and Juliette Barnes on Nashville.

The actress’s younger brother, Jansen Panettiere, passed away in February 2023 from ‘an enlarged heart’. They are seen together here in 2011

Panettiere also appeared in the Scream franchise as Kirby Reed, and lent her voice to the video games Until Dawn and Kingdom Hearts. 

She is predeceased by her brother, Jensen, who passed away in February 2023 from ‘an enlarged heart’ at the age of 28.

Panettiere said that she felt like she ‘lost half of her soul’ following his death, and revealed that the stress of his loss resulted in her body ‘ballooning out’, which left her in a ‘really bad’ and ‘destructive’ place.

The tragic news of her death comes just months after her memoir, This is Me: A Reckoning, became a New York Times bestseller.  In the book, Panettiere described how she contended with fame and handled the difficulties in her life.  

She had suffered from drug addiction, beginning when she was just 15 years old. At the time, she claimed she started taking ‘happy pills’ in an effort to make her seem more ‘peppy’ during interviews.

Her addiction then became worse while she was battling postpartum depression following the birth of her daughter Kaya in 2014. 

This is a breaking news story. 

It is believed the suspect was wearing all dark clothing with a face covering and fled the scene on foot.

Police are hunting a suspect after a suspected petrol bomb attack on a car in Antrim on Sunday evening, September 13.

The PSNI is appealing for information and witnesses following the reported arson attack shortly before midnight in the Barra Street area of the town. Officers attended the scene, along with colleagues from the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service, who extinguished the fire.

It is believed the suspect was wearing all dark clothing with a face covering and fled the scene on foot in the direction of the Durnish Road, Antrim. A PSNI spokesperson said on Monday morning: “Thankfully, there were no reports of any injuries, although extensive damage was caused to the vehicle. This was a reckless act which we’re treating as deliberate ignition and our enquiries remain ongoing to establish the circumstances. “We would ask anyone who might have any information which could assist to contact police using our witness appeal form at https://reporting.psni.police.uk/appeals quoting 1686 of 13/09/26 or call us on 101.

“Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/.”

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