The village is full of character properties, with houses costing an average of £845,000

Many Tudor figures settled in parts of Cambridgeshire, such as Catherine of Aragon when she was banished to Kimbolton by Henry VIII, and then later buried at Peterborough Cathedral. Henry VIII also visited Cambridge University many times.

The county is also made up of historic buildings constructed in the Tudor era. One village where a grand Tudor manor once stood is Kirtling.

Kirtling Manor, now known as Kirtling Tower, was built in 1530 by Edward North, a close advisor to Henry VIII. With the help of architect Francis Adams, the manor was renamed Kirtling Hall.

Tudor features were added to the manor including a gatehouse, gallery, lodgings, a banqueting house, garden, large water features and ponds. In 1578, Queen Elizabeth I stayed there as a guest of Roger North. This was during her procession across Cambridgeshire.

Over the next hundreds of years, the castle continued to develop, even past the Tudor period. By the 1660s, the manor was the largest country house in Cambridgeshire. However, after 1691 the house went into decline and by 1735, it was described as being “in disorder”.

Most of the house was pulled down by 1748. By the 1770s it wasn’t able to be lived in and by 1801, most of it was pulled down. In the 1830s, the gatehouse was turned into a residential property and it was renamed Kirtling Tower. Today, people can still visit the tower.

The tower is part of the National Garden Scheme and whilst the tower isn’t open to the public, people can visit the large formal gardens surrounding it. They feature a moat, an ornamental walled garden, a beautiful rose garden and even secret gardens.

As well as its historical significance, there is much more on offer in the quiet village of Kirtling. The village, which lies on the Cambridgeshire and Suffolk border, is surrounded by what seems like never-ending countryside and mixed woodland, making it a great place to walk.

A great place to relax and have a bite to eat is The Red Lion pub. This is the only pub in the village and it’s described as the “perfect place to meet family and friends”. It offers real ales, delicious wines and “mouth-watering” food, as well as stunning countryside views.

Kirtling is full of character properties that come with a high price tag. The average house in Kirtling costs £845,000. However, the unspoilt countryside and quiet rural life that the village offers makes up for the high price tag.

EXCLUSIVE: A lawyer shared the best way to approach “unreasonable interferences” with your neighbours – with using other people’s bin often at the centre of complaints

A lawyer has revealed what rights people have if a neighbour repeatedly puts rubbish in their bin. A previous Churchill Home Insurance survey, reported by Aviva, found that 5.8 million Brits (11%) had argued with their neighbours over rubbish over a 12-month period.

Lawyer Joanne Ellis, partner and specialist in dispute resolution at Stephensons Solicitors, said a one-off incident is unlikely to justify legal action, but repeated behaviour could potentially be classed as an unreasonable interference.

She explained: “Most people would not be happy to discover a neighbour is regularly using their bin without permission, particularly if it leaves them struggling for space themselves.

“While an isolated incident is unlikely to justify legal action, repeated behaviour can understandably cause disputes and may raise issues around trespass, nuisance or anti-social behaviour depending on the circumstances,” she added.

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Joanne said that the best approach is to address the issue directly with your neighbour at an early stage, if you feel comfortable doing so. If you would prefer to avoid a face-to-face confrontation, this could be done by writing a letter, with the hope of improving the situation “before frustration builds and relationships deteriorate further.”

She suggested the same approach should be taken if a neighbour’s bin is causing a bad smell.

“Persistent bad smells can quickly become a source of tension between neighbours, particularly during the warmer weather,” she said.

“Ongoing smells from rubbish, waste or poor property maintenance may amount to a legal nuisance if they unreasonably interfere with someone’s use or enjoyment of their home.

“Where a neighbour is not taking reasonable steps to address the problem, the local authority may be able to investigate and, in appropriate cases, take enforcement action,” she added.

“The question is whether the issue goes beyond everyday inconvenience and becomes an unreasonable interference with someone else’s use and enjoyment of their property,” she explained.

What qualifies as an unreasonable interference?

Joanne explained: “Generally, this means that a person’s actions go beyond what neighbours can reasonably be expected to tolerate. These are things that substantially affect another person’s ability to use their home or land normally.”

She added: “So for instance, if your neighbour was consistently deciding to play loud music at 1am in the morning or had set up a new business operating loud machinery at all hours of the day. The difficultly sometimes is that this is an objective not subjective test and is always a balancing exercise for the court.”

Official guidance recommends speaking to your neighbour first if you have a bin dispute, before involving the council. If the problem continues, keeping photographs and a record of when the issue occurs could help support any investigation.

Commenting on the findings from the Aviva survey, Martin Scott, head of Churchill home insurance said: “Living next to a poorly maintained property or a pile of rubbish can not only have an impact on you both emotionally and financially, but could also affect the long-term value of your home if you were to sell in the future.

“Council enforcement of environmental regulations is crucial to ensure the actions of antisocial neighbours don’t blight the lives of others. If a direct and reasonable conversation isn’t able to resolve the situation, it could be worth contacting your local council to either arrange mediation or put in place an enforcement order so your neighbours clean up their act.”

The 32-year-old went on to win 38 trophies with Barcelona, including 10 league titles and four European cups.

She was awarded back-to-back Ballon d’Or crowns in 2021 and 2022 and is favourite to win it again this year.

Internationally, she helped Spain win the 2023 World Cup and finish runners-up at Euro 2025.

But Putellas is not done. When asked if she can still get better, she laughed and said: “Yeah, of course. Always. Day after day, I want to learn things.

“That’s the way I see this job. Just keep going, never stop and be as good as I can.”

She described the journey she has embarked on at London City Lionesses as one that can help her “find where my limits are” as a footballer.

Putellas is enjoying pre-season but her focus never fully switches off.

“It’s all about Manchester United,” she says as she looks ahead to London City’s season opener on 4 September (19:00 BST).

She has given up Champions League football to join London City, an independent women’s-only club in its infancy. Will she need to adapt her mindset?

“Both can live together, my mentality and the moment of the project. I’m going to bring to the project whatever it needs from me,” she added.

“I’m 100% committed. I’m hungry to win, I’m hungry to be better day after day and to fight with my team-mates for the victory.”

Her competitiveness shines through in every conversation.

She is handed a present – a game based on the London underground – by BBC Sport.

“Oh yes, I will play with Freya Godfrey, then I can win. I will tell her that,” she jokes.

That winning mentality has never changed – but she gained a new perspective when an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury ruled her out of Euro 2022 on the eve of the tournament.

“Since the ACL injury, I enjoy everything. It’s not enjoying just having fun, it’s about learning something, and then I enjoy learning that thing,” she added.

“I’m just a person who loves what she does. I love competition, I love football, I love training, I love to improve.

“I’m just always looking forward to better things and that’s why I’m here too, because I always need to be moving as a person and a player.”

The Red Arrows have been forced to pull out of a number of summer events in the UK after poor weather left them stranded in Canada.

The Royal Air Force (RAF) aerobatics display team are a popular fixture at air shows and military events around the country during the summer but they will not be able to fulfil three forthcoming engagements as their return across the Atlantic has been delayed.

They will not be performing at the Eastbourne International Airshow (13-16 August), the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo (ongoing until 29 August) and Lyme Regis Lifeboat Week (15-22 August).

The Red Arrows’ single-engine Hawk aircraft have a limited range and cannot carry out air-to-air refuelling, the RAF said.

As such, crossing the Atlantic has to be done in stages and requires having the correct RAF support aircraft, including search-and-rescue cover and those carrying essential technical equipment, in the right place, at the right time.

Weather in north-east Canada has been “particularly challenging”, the air force said, adding that the team will now have to begin its multi-leg journey back to the UK from next week.

Other RAF aircraft will participate at the events in the UK.

The Typhoon Display Team and Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF) remain part of the line-up at Eastbourne.

The BBMF is also carrying out flypasts at Lyme Regis during Lifeboat Week, on 21 and 22 August.

A C-17 Globemaster and two Typhoon jets will now perform a flypast over the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo on Saturday 15 August.

A statement on the RAF website said: “The Red Arrows plan to continue a multi-leg journey back to the United Kingdom from North America next week (w/c 10 August).

“Due to a prolonged period of poor weather in the north-eastern regions of Canada, the team’s return from a tour of the United States was postponed last week.

“It is now anticipated this Atlantic crossing will be able to begin again from late next week based on more favourable conditions.

“Regrettably, this revised timeline means the Red Arrows will not be in a position to complete performances at Airbourne: Eastbourne International Airshow, the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo and Lyme Regis Lifeboat Week.

“All of these events remain on as scheduled with exciting line-ups and featuring other participating RAF aircraft.

Wing commander Sasha Nash, officer commanding RAF Aerobatic Team, added: “We are very sorry the Red Arrows cannot participate at these events and we are grateful to organisers and communities for their understanding.

“Every effort is being made to ensure the Red Arrows can recommence the busy display season as soon as possible.

“However, safety is the only factor that will determine the timing of the team’s return from Canada.”

Tributes have poured in after the death of ‘immensely talented musician’ Nathan Smith who was hit by a tractor while walking.

Smith’s family have paid tribute to the musician, whose Stoke-on-Trent band MFK supported the Wombats.

The 45-year-old dad, who lived in Hartshill, was involved in the crash with a tractor on Shelton New Road in Cliffe Vale on Wednesday morning, the police said.

His devastated family said in a statement: ‘Nathan was a self-taught electric bass player, who played in various Stoke bands and ran the UTC recording studio in Longton with his friend and fellow Big Cash Prizes band member, Tom Bath.

‘He was supremely talented and in recent years enjoyed success with a new Stoke band MFK, culminating in supporting the Wombats at Trentham Gardens.

‘Nathan was so much more though. A wonderful son, grandson and an incredible father. He charmed everyone he met and was universally adored.

‘He will be missed enormously by so many people.’

His parents wrote about their son on social media: ‘He was an immensely talented musician, a wonderful father, and an incredible human being who was adored by his family and friends.

‘He was the light of our lives and we are absolutely brokenhearted.’

Tributes have poured in from friends and those who knew Smith, and his neighbours left roses on his car in the village where he lived.

A friend wrote on social media: ‘What a great man he was. Charm, integrity, talent and a sincere desire to help anyone in need. It was a pleasure to know you, Nath. My sincerest of condolences to your family and friends. RIP.’

One person said: ‘Sad news. Used to go to Fenton sixth form with Nath and hung out with him at gigs and many a night out. Always had a friendly word for everyone. Rest in peace mate. Thoughts are with his family and friends.’

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The child is non verbal

Police say they are concerned regarding the whereabouts of a 5-year-old boy this morning.

Jaxx McHugh was last seen at approximately 0700 hours today, August 9 2026. The child was seen in the vicinity of Norglen Parade, in West Belfast. He is non verbal and officers say will likely be on his own.

A brief appeal has been shared by the PSNI across social media.

It reads: “Jaxx was last seen wearing either pyjama bottoms or a nappy and may be carrying an IPad. Jaxx is of slim build with blonde coloured hair. Jaxx is non verbal and will likely be on his own.

“If you see this child please stop with him and contact 999 and quote serial number 470 of 9/8/26. Thank you.”

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An urgent search has been launched for a woman who entered the water on a popular Dorset beach.

Helicopters from the police and Coastguard along with the RNLI are scouring the waters in Weymouth after the incident yesterday evening.

The alarm was raised shortly after 11pm yesterday by a member of the public after concern for the woman’s welfare.

She is said to have entered the sea from Weymouth Esplanade, but not believed to have returned.

She is described as being of average build and having long hair, and is believed to have been alone on the beach.

The woman was wearing a long flowing dress, which has a lighter colour at the top, Dorset Police said.

The National Police Air Service helicopter, HM Coastguard and the RNLI were scrambled to the three-mile long beach, which attracts thousands of people each day in good weather.

Inspector Mark Latter, of Dorset Police, said: ‘We are growing increasingly concerned for the woman’s welfare and are carrying out enquiries to locate her.

‘The woman was on her own at the time of the incident and no belongings have been found following a search of the beach area.

‘I am appealing to anyone who may have witnessed a woman matching the description in the Weymouth Esplanade area at the time of the incident to contact us.

‘I am also directly appealing to the woman to get in touch with us if she has left the water and is safe and well.’

Metro has contacted the Coastguard for a comment.

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Firefighters were called to the collision in the village of Scrayingham, north of Stamford Bridge, at about 11.10pm on Saturday (August 8).

A Mercedes overturned after the crash in Lowfield Lane, North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said.

The fire service said the driver was unharmed but had been left “trapped” by their seatbelt.

Firefighters released the seatbelt which allowed the driver to exit the vehicle, the service said.

By JOANNA CRAWLEY, DEPUTY SHOWBIZ EDITOR (NEWS)

Published: 08:08 BST, 9 August 2026 | Updated: 08:40 BST, 9 August 2026

Harry Potter star Jessie Cave has claimed she was left in tears on the set of the blockbuster movies when she was fat-shamed by a costume designer.

Jessie was 20-years-old when she was cast as Lavender Brown in the magical movies, playing the character for three movies. 

But two decades on, Jessie explained she has some traumatic memories of the movies which propelled her to fame.

Speaking on the RESET the Pod podcast with Alice Maria, Jessie said a costume designer shamed her during filming after she put on weight.

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‘The costume designer came up to me, gripped the fat on my hips and said, “What is this?” She gripped it so hard it left me in pain. I just had to say, “That’s my body,”‘ said the actress. 

Jessie also claims she was told to ‘suck in’ immediately before filming a Great Hall scene:

Harry Potter star Jessie Cave has claimed she was left in tears on the set of the blockbuster movies when she was fat-shamed by a costume designer (Jessie pictured in the 2009 film Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince with Rupert Grint) 

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‘She whispered in my ear, “Suck in, suck in.” I immediately started crying.’

‘The camera was behind me at first, but when it reached my face, you can see in the film that I’ve got tears in my eyes.’

After returning for the final film two stone heavier, Jessie says she was ‘treated like I was invisible.’

‘I’d gone in as the exciting love interest, then came back two stone heavier and felt like a complete nobody. It was 100% because of my weight.’

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Jessie said her experiences have made her wary of HBO’s Harry Potter reboot TV series, which is currently filming, with the first episodes premiering at Christmas. 

Mum of four Jessie insisted ‘I would not wish that on my kids. I wouldn’t want them to face that scrutiny. You’re signing them up for a job where there can be a lot of cruelty—it hardens you.’

More recently the actress and writer has turned to OnlyFans to support her family after facing rejection at acting auditions. 

Jessie posts non-sexual, niche hair content aimed at people with a hair fetish, explaining: ‘I needed to think of something quickly to make money, or we weren’t going to be able to afford our rent.’

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After returning for the final film two stone heavier, Jessie says she was ‘treated like I was invisible’ (pictured in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows in 2010)

More recently the actress and writer has turned to OnlyFans to support her family after facing rejection at acting auditions. Jessie posts non-sexual, niche hair content

‘OnlyFans was life-changing from the second I started.’

Jessie is now a top 1% creator, but says there is still confusion over what type of content she shares. 

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‘People think I’m doing hardcore porn,’ she admitted. ‘There was a clear divide between the true hair fetishists and those looking for “Harry Potter actress does porn.”‘

She describes OnlyFans as her ‘rehabilitation’ from burnout and says she now sees it as a long-term career:

‘After years of being told I wasn’t good enough, thin enough or pretty enough, it’s thrilling to be in control for a change.’

Back in April Jessie announced her engagement to longterm partner Alfie Brown.

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The couple, who are parents to sons Donnie, 11, Abraham, five, Becker, three, as well as nine-year-old daughter Margot, took to Instagram with a loved-up post. 

Jessie proudly showed off her dazzling diamond engagement ring after accepting Alfie’s proposal. 

She captioned the post:  ’12 years and 4 kids later… it’s getting serious’.

Fans and famous friends were quick to share their congratulations with fellow actress Ophelia Lovibond gushing: ‘Yay!!! Congratulations Jessie’.

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A leading expert on Bristol’s waterways has cast doubt on a leading police theory in the two-and-a-half-year investigation into the disappearance of Jack O’Sullivan.

For the past year, former harbour master Mike Ferguson has thoroughly reviewed the police’s long-held suspicion that Jack, then 22, fell into the River Avon after walking home from a night out with friends on 2 March 2024.

Since Jack disappeared, much of the investigation has centred on that possibility, but according to Mr Ferguson, the evidence says that conclusion is not possible.

In a detailed and independent report, Mr Ferguson evaluated tidal information and water temperatures of the night he went missing, as well as the extensive police search of the river that took place after Jack disappeared.

Mr Ferguson, who has previously lent his expertise to police on missing person investigations, concluded it would have been “remarkable” if Jack wasn’t found during the search.

If Jack had fallen in, his body would have been caught in one of the catchment points where other bodies have previously been found, he added.

Police suspected he may have fallen into the river, as one of the last sightings of him on CCTV was near the water in the area of Brunel Lock Road and Brunel Way.

“The search that the police did was absolutely incredible,” Mr Ferguson said. “It was accurate; they searched at the right times in the right places. The assistant chief constable at the time described it as the biggest water search ever undertaken; I would agree with that.

“They were using masses of resources, and they would have found him.”

The Independent set out last November to raise the vital funds needed to spread awareness of children who have gone missing and create SafeCall, a free and confidential support service designed to keep young people safe.

Thanks to the support of our readers and the backing of former prime minister Sir Keir Starmer, former footballer Sir David Beckham, the mother of missing Madeleine, Kate McCann, and many others, the helpline was launched in January after an incredible £165,000 was raised.

Jack’s mother, Catherine, believes Mr Ferguson’s findings give fresh hope over her son’s case, but claims the report was “totally dismissed” by police when she brought it forward to them.

“This is evidence, and if nothing else, [police] should be focusing their minds on something else [that could have happened],” she told The Independent.

Police said the information had been fed into its enquiries.

Ms O’Sullivan remains determined to find out what happened to her son, and feels this could be key. She “doesn’t doubt that for a minute” that she could have answers if other theories had been more thoroughly investigated.

“We’re living in a horrific day-to-day life because we have no idea what has happened,” she added.

She has always been sceptical about the theory that Jack fell into the water, and believes he got into a car instead.

“I feel that Jack’s got into a vehicle… We know that’s what his intention was because we see him approach a vehicle,” Ms O’Sullivan said. “We see him trying to get a taxi. His last message said he was getting a taxi.”

Ms O’Sullivan said she feels let down by Avon and Somerset Police’s response to the disappearance of her son, which is now being reviewed by the College of Policing.

“We were told lessons would be learned, and, as I said to them, I’m really not interested in Jack being a lesson,” she said.

Assistant Chief Constable Joanne Hall said: “We wholeheartedly recognise the devastating impact Jack’s disappearance continues to have on his loved ones.

“We know how difficult it is for his family that, despite extensive enquiries, we’ve not yet been able to find him, or provide the conclusive answers they so desperately need.

“From the outset we’ve always had a shared aim of finding Jack and this intention has been at the heart of every action we’ve taken and decision we’ve made.

“Alongside our ongoing investigation, we’ve also drawn on specialist expertise and independent agencies to review, test and assure our work, ensuring that any further opportunities are fully explored. At every stage we’ve been led by the evidence and have pursued the relevant lines of enquiry.”

A spokesperson from the Missing People charity said: “Our hearts are with Catherine and her family. No family should have to live with the uncertainty of not knowing what has happened to someone they love. The not knowing can be one of the most painful and enduring experiences imaginable.

“At Missing People, we will continue to stand alongside Catherine and her family for as long as they need us. Whether that’s providing emotional support, helping keep Jack’s story in the public eye, or simply being there to listen, we remain committed to helping them find the answers they deserve.

“If anyone has any information about Jack, no matter how small it may seem, or believes they may have seen him, we urge them to contact Missing People on 116 000 or visit the web to share a sighting.”

Please donate now to The Independent and Missing People’s SafeCall campaign, which has raised £165,000 to create a free, nationwide service helping vulnerable children find safety and support.

For advice, support and options if you or a child you love goes missing, contact safecall.org.uk

The O’Sullivan family has set up a website, offering a £100,000 reward for anyone who has information on his disappearance.