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The fund from the UK Government pioneers a new way of deciding how to spend public money on tackling deprivation and improving infrastructure.

Pamela Nash MP, for Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke, is calling on local residents to consider joining the new Pride in Place Neighbourhood Board.

Nash was successful in securing a funding package of £20 million for Forgewood, North Motherwell and Motherwell town centre over the next 10 years from the Pride in Place programme.

The fund from the Labour UK Government pioneers a new way of deciding how to spend public money on tackling deprivation and improving infrastructure.

A new Neighbourhood Board is being established to take forward the project in the Motherwell area.

Nash explained: “I was delighted to secure this long-term investment for Forgewood, North Motherwell and Motherwell town centre that will empower local people to improve their communities.

“The Pride in Place programme puts local people at the heart of the decision-making process, and I can’t wait to see what ideas the Neighbourhood Board will have!

“It’s important that we have range of local voices on the board. If you have the drive, determination and passion for your local area to help it succeed, we’d love to hear from you.”

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For more information, email motherwellprideinplace@northlan.gov.uk

The deadline for Expressions of Interest is Friday, May 22, at 6pm.

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Some areas won’t receive mail on time.

Royal Mail has issued a delivery disruption warning for a number of postcode areas throughout Scotland. The postal service has confirmed that homes and businesses in the affected areas should not expect to receive their mail on time.

As of Monday, May 18, alerts have been issued for 23 postcode areas, Perth and Tweedale. Royal Mail said: “We aim to deliver to all addresses we have mail for, six days a week.

“In a small number of local offices, this may temporarily not be possible due to local issues such as high levels of sick absence, resourcing, or other local factors. In those cases, we will rotate deliveries to minimise the delay to individual customers.

“We also provide targeted support to those offices to address their challenges and restore our service to the high standard our customers would normally receive.”

It added: “We’re sorry for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.”

Over the past 24 hours, Royal Mail’s air and road network has operated on schedule, reports the Mirror.

However, further delays have been reported at Norwich Mail Centre. It said: “Some mail posted in the NR postcode area for delivery today in other parts of the UK.”

Additional delays to mail services across the UK are expected next week owing to the Spring Bank Holiday, during which Royal Mail will make no collections or deliveries, with the exception of Ayr (KA6-KA8).

The delays come as Royal Mail pledged to meet its letter delivery targets by May 2027 as part of a £500million recovery plan. The company has faced mounting criticism over late deliveries, and was even handed a fine as a result.

Royal Mail was fined £21million by Ofcom in October for falling short of targets after it delivered just 77% of First Class post and 92.5% of Second Class post on time in 2024-25.

In a bid to meet those targets, Royal Mail is planning to scrap its Saturday Second Class deliveries and switch to alternate weekdays — three days one week and two the next.

Royal Mail said it will improve First Class Next Day delivery to around 85% within nine months, before reaching the 90% target set by regulator Ofcom within a year.

The firm also pledged to deliver 93% of Second Class letters within three days over the course of nine months, and to hit the 95% target by May next year.

Royal Mail delays today

• Ashington DO (NE22, NE62-NE64)
• Bicester DO (OX25-OX27)
• Folkestone DO (CT18, CT19, CT20, CT50)
• Ilfracombe DO (EX34)
• New Ferry DO (CH32, CH62, CH63)
• Perth DO (PH1, PH2, PH14)
• Tweedale DO (TF3, TF4, TF7, TF8, TF12)

MILLIONS of commuters in London are bracing for another round of Tube turmoil this week as drivers prepare to strike again.

It is the second wave of industrial action in a matter of weeks after London Underground drivers walked out in April.

When does the Tube strike start this week?

The Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union confirmed on Monday that members are planning to continue their industrial action on dates spanning May and June.

Industrial action had initially been due to take place in March, but it was suspended after progress in talks with Transport for London (TfL).

The latest round of disruption begins at midday on Tuesday, May 19, with a 24-hour strike running until 11.59am on Wednesday, May 20.

A second 24-hour stoppage will then start at midday on Thursday, May 21, running to 11.59am on Friday, May 22.

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While the strikes themselves run from midday to midday, knock-on disruption is expected to bleed into the afternoons and evenings following the end of the official action.

TfL has warned that services will finish earlier than usual on strike days and start later than normal on recovery days.

A reduced service is expected on most lines, but some routes will be much worse hit than others.

TfL guidance indicates there will be no Circle line or Piccadilly line service at all, no Metropolitan line between Baker Street and Aldgate, and no Central line between White City and Liverpool Street.

The Elizabeth line, London Overground, DLR, buses and trams will all run as normal – but expect them to be packed.

What is the full list of Tube strike dates?

The Underground strikes are set to take place across a further eight days, spread over May and June.

Strikes have already taken place on April 21-22 and 23-24.

The remaining dates are as follows:

• 19-20 May (12pm Tuesday to 11.59am Wednesday)
• 21-22 May (12pm Thursday to 11.59am Friday)
• 16-17 June (12pm Tuesday to 11.59am Wednesday)
• 18-19 June (12pm Thursday to 11.59am Friday)

These strikes are being organised over the introduction of a compressed four-day working week for Underground drivers, according to RMT.

The union warned that the proposals raise serious concerns over fatigue, safety and work-life balance.

RMT general secretary Eddie Dempsey accused TfL of “reneging on promises to negotiate in good faith”, making strike action “inevitable”.

He said: “London Underground is trying to force through major changes to working patterns that have already been rejected by our members.”

TfL chief operating officer Claire Mann said the four-day week would offer drivers an additional day off “at no additional cost” and bring the Underground in line with other train operators.

She insists the changes would be voluntary, with no reduction in contractual hours.

When the Tube is down, buses and National Rail usually offer alternative routes across the city.

E-bike hire schemes have also proved very popular during previous strikes.

Use our interactive widget to fill your car for less

The cheapest place in Greater Manchester to fill up your car with petrol is at a Costco Wholesale garage in Stretford.

According to the latest data supplied by retailers, a driver in an average family car could save up to £12 by filling up at this forecourt – compared to the most expensive petrol station.

The Costco Wholesale garage on Barton Dock Road in Trafford Park is charging motorists 147.9p per litre, which means it would cost £96 to fill up an average 55 litre tank. This is based on a feed of live petrol prices which is published by the government.

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Here are the cheapest places to top your car with petrol today:

• 147.9p – Costco Wholesale, Barton Dock Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M41 7PP
• 147.9p – Costco Wholesale, The Broadway, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL9 8AU
• 148.9p – Texaco, Horwich Service Station, Bolton, BL6 6DT
• 148.9p – Texaco, Lime Service Station, Manchester, M28 3NS
• 149.9p – Tesco, Tesco Extra, Leigh, WN7 4BA
• 149.9p – Tesco, Tesco Stores Ltd, Manchester, M46 0AG
• 149.9p – Tesco, Mansell Way, Bolton, BL6 6JS
• 149.9p – Asda, Brackley Street, Bolton, BL4 9DT
• 149.9p – Valero, Stalybridge, Tameside, SK15 1PD
• 149.9p – Sainsbury’s, Parsonage Retail Park, Leigh, WN7 5SJ

The most expensive filling station in Greater Manchester is a Shell station on Dunham Road in Altrincham. The cost of standard petrol at this station is 165.9p, meaning it would cost a total of £108 to fill up an average family car at this forecourt.

For the owners of diesel cars, the cheapest place to fill up is also the Costco Wholesale garage in Trafford Park. The cost of a litre of standard diesel at this forecourt is 174.9p, according to prices supplied by retailers.

Here are the cheapest places to fill up your car with standard diesel today:

• 174.9p – Costco Wholesale, Barton Dock Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M41 7PP
• 175.9p – Texaco, Lime Service Station, Manchester, M28 3NS
• 176.9p – Costco Wholesale, The Broadway, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL9 8AU
• 177.9p – Esso, 240 Warrington Road, Wigan, WN3 6PF
• 177.9p – Tesco, Tesco Stores Ltd, Stalybridge, SK15 2BJ
• 177.9p – Tesco, Tesco Extra, Leigh, WN7 4BA
• 177.9p – Tesco, Tesco Stores Ltd, Manchester, M46 0AG
• 177.9p – Asda, Brackley Street, Bolton, BL4 9DT
• 177.9p – Valero, Stalybridge, Tameside, SK15 1PD
• 177.9p – Tesco, Manchester Rd, Manchester, M43 6TQ

You can use our interactive widget to find out the price of fuel at the petrol stations near you.

UK drivers are currently paying 158.8p per litre of petrol, while people who own diesel vehicles are paying 188.0p on average.

In Greater Manchester, owners of petrol cars are currently being charged 3.4p less than the national average of 158.8p. Diesel car drivers in the region are paying 4.3p less than the national average.

The cheapest place to buy petrol in the country is at a Blakenhall Service Station garage in Wolverhampton, where a litre of standard petrol is 147.6p. The most expensive petrol station in the country is an Esso garage in Warrington, where motorists are charged 184.9p a litre.

The prices quoted are for standard grade petrol (E10) and for standard grade diesel (B7).

The figures are supplied by the major retailers under a scheme operated by the government to ensure motorists are given a fair deal at the petrol pumps.

The low-cost airline pointed to ongoing conflict in the Middle East and related economic uncertainty as key factors pressuring prices and demand.

While it has hedged 80 per cent of its fuel needs, the cost of the remaining 20 per cent has surged.

Michael O’Leary, chief executive of Ryanair, said: “Pricing in recent weeks has eased somewhat in response to economic uncertainty caused by higher oil prices, the fear of fuel shortages, and the risk of inflation adversely impacting consumer spending.”

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Despite booking a 36 per cent rise in pre-tax profits to €2.42 billion (£2.1bn) in the year to March 31, and a 40 per cent increase in underlying after-tax profits to €2.26bn (£1.96bn), the airline said it was “far too early” to provide guidance for the current financial year.

The carrier now expects first-quarter fares to fall by a “mid-single digit” percentage, with no growth forecast between July and September.

Mr O’Leary said: “The conflict in the Middle East has created economic uncertainty and we still don’t know when the Strait of Hormuz will reopen.

“Despite this, Europe remains relatively well supplied with jet-fuel, with significant volumes sourced from west Africa, the Americas and Norway.”

Bookings are increasingly being made at the last minute, though overall demand remains “robust,” according to the airline.

Ryanair plans to carry 216 million passengers by March 2027, reflecting year-on-year growth of four per cent.

The board and Mr O’Leary are close to finalising a four-year contract extension for the CEO, from the end of March 2028.

The proposed extension includes 10 million shares awards, contingent on achieving “very ambitious profit after tax or share price growth targets.”

It said: “These discussions have almost concluded and engagement with the group’s largest institutional shareholders will commence in the coming days.”

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REALITY TV star Matilda Draper sizzled as she stripped off to a yellow bikini on holiday in Ibiza.

The 25-year-old split from her TOWIE boyfriend Roman Hackett back in March and fans were quick to point out how stunning the star was looking in her “single era.”

Brunette bombshell Matilda flaunted her incredible abs as she posed on a balcony in the famous party isle.

The TV personality put on a busty display in a beautiful yellow bikini and gold belly chain.

She surely to sent pulses racing in the sexy ensemble as she gave the camera a sultry pout.

Matilda stunned as she pulled her locks back from her face, soaking up the last few rays as the sunset.

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In another snap, Matilda flashed a smile as she showed of her enviable physique.

The star donned a pair of pink lensed Miu Miu sunglasses as she prepared for a night out on the town.

Matilda was spotted wearing a matching pair of plaid low-waisted trousers as she posed next to her pal Albie in a mirror at their hotel.

The pair went on a boozy night out at a beach club as Matilda was seen flashing her middle finger and kicking her leg up in the air as she laid on a sofa.

It seems the star is living it up post break up and fans were quick to applaud her.

One fan penned: “Entering her hot single era,” followed by three heart eye emojis.

Another fan wrote: “I’m actually obsessed with you.”

Meanwhile, her Love Island pal Uma said: “OH SHE’S SEXAAAAAY.”

Matilda and Roman, 23, went Instagram official in December 2024 but parted ways earlier this year after just over a year together.

The split left fans baffled as the pair looked very loved-up on social media.

A source told The Sun at the time: “Matilda is absolutely devastated about the split.

“They tried for a while to make things work but they aren’t together any more.”

Content creator Peter Green visited former Manchester United footballer David Beckham’s favourite pie shop to see what it was really like

A man who sampled David Beckham’s favourite pie and mash establishment was left with a one-word verdict. Content creator Peter Green decided to visit Tony’s Pie and Mash shop to discover why the former Manchester United star is so fond of it.

David, 51, is said to take pride in his East London roots and has even been spotted bringing son Romeo out for a meal at the Waltham Cross establishment. Peter, known as GreenoEats online, opted for the pie, mash and liquor – a parsley sauce – along with pie, mash and gravy.

His bill totalled just £17.45 including a cup of tea and a pudding. Peter chose to tuck into his pie and liquor first, accompanied by chilli vinegar and black pepper.

Sampling the mash, he commended it for being “good and thick” without feeling “lumpy”. “That pepper and little bit of chili vinegar, that hits the spot, it really does hit the spot,” he said in a video.

He was soon making his way through the minced beef pie. Peter said: “Comfort food at its finest.

“The liquor has that lovely parsley taste, it’s got the kind of thick…it’s a bit gelatinous the sauce, kind of gloopy, but the flavour of it just works.” When it came to the beef mince pie, he delivered one straightforward verdict – “phenomenal”.

Having tried the liquor, Peter proceeded to sample the gravy, comparing the selection of sauces to a north/south divide. After working through his meal, he said: “That’s a really nice, rich, flavoursome gravy that.

“It’s really thick, a similar consistency to the liquor, it’s got a really good flavour, like an onion gravy without the onion in it. If you got that in a chippy, you’d be really happy.”

Peter described it as a “tough call” when attempting to decide whether he preferred liquor or gravy with his pie and mash. The content creator rounded off his meal with a school cake and custard, referring to it as “proper traditional grub”.

He said: “The actual quality of the pie and mash was really good. The pies themselves, lovely and soft on the bottom, crispy on the top, you can actually ask for more burnt ones as well, if that’s your thing and you want it really, really crispy, that burnt flavour no problem.”

When weighing up if he preferred liquor or gravy, Peter concluded: “Overall, I think I preferred the liquor, it just adds a little bit more lightness to it. The gravy was great, that’s the sort of thing I would probably be more likely to make at home.”

Former England star Sir David isn’t the only famous face to have enjoyed a trip to Tony’s Pie and Mash either. Television hardman Danny Dyer has previously spoken fondly of the shop, which also caters for his beloved West Ham United.

When asked about his favourite restaurant by Rolling Stone, the Rivals star said: “I’m very much a basic man so it would be Tony’s Pie and Mash Shop from Waltham Abbey. I have a double double, loads of liquor, laced with chili vinegar, that’s important, and white pepper.

“It’s a lovely restaurant in Waltham Abbey and it hasn’t changed for like 100 years. It’s the same tiles and little benches. There’s nothing quite like a f*****g pie and mash to start your day.”