The third rounds of golf tournaments are commonly known as ‘moving day’, and Saturday at the US PGA Championship lived up to the billing as stars and lesser lights jostled for position on a crowded and fast-moving leaderboard.

Remarkably, 14 players held at least a share of the lead at some point and 30 will go into Sunday’s final round within five shots of surprise leader Alex Smalley who is at six under after a two-under 68.

Over the first two days at Aronimink, with the more severe aspects of the course set-up generating much discussion, it felt more like the brutal examination usually reserved for the US Open.

Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy – the world’s top two players – were among those to weigh in with less than complimentary observations, with the former going as far as describing some of Friday’s pin positions as “absurd”.

The PGA of America listened. The governing body moved some tees up and made several pins more accessible which, coupled with more benign conditions, has produced a classic major leaderboard that houses a mix of heavy hitters and less illustrious names.

Several big-time players capitalised on more favourable scoring conditions in the early stages.

McIlroy, who was outside the top 100 after a four-over opening 74 on Thursday, bettered Friday’s 67 by one to improve to three under and boost his hopes of following last month’s successful Masters defence with his third US PGA title.

Other major winners to vault up the leaderboard included Justin Rose, whose superb 65 left him at two under and revived his hopes of landing an elusive second major, and Jon Rahm, who is two off the lead after carding a 67 to maintain his push for the third leg of a career Grand Slam.

Rose isn’t the only man trying to end a 107-year wait for an English winner of this championship, with Aaron Rai alongside Rahm, Ludvig Aberg, Nick Taylor and Matti Schmid on four under.

Not everyone prospered. Scheffler, who shot a Saturday 65 on his way to winning last year’s US PGA, surprisingly stuttered to a 71 and is five adrift.

More to follow.

Try to erase history is something I associate with the authoritarian regimes of North Korea and the Soviet Union, though I know that other countries have done similar things.

Accepting that whoever is in power can change the history of a city or a nation is a slippery slope.

It is a fact that the man did unveil the plaque for the Millennium Bridge. I would be more comfortable if the plaque simply acknowledged how things subsequently turned out.

How about a plaque that read: THE YORK MILLENNIUM BRIDGE, This plaque was unveiled by Andrew Mountbatten Windsor on 29 MAY 2001 prior to his losing his titles as a prince and as Duke of York.

That way you aren’t trying to rewrite history, you are putting it into context.

Christian Vassie

Blake Court

Wheldrake

York

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Plaque covering can’t alter history

Some years ago in America, Wall Mart, one of the most popular department stores over there, suggested that The Beatles album cover of Abbey Road should be altered because Paul McCartney was holding a cigarette.

This attempt to censor a piece of history failed. The now Andrew Mountbatten Windsor may be an embarrassment, may be crass, may be incredibly insensitive …but, when he WAS Prince Andrew, he DID open York’s Millennium Bridge and no amount of plaque covering can alter that.

Imagine if it was suddenly discovered that Da Vinci was a rapist or Beethoven was a paedophile, would they be stricken from history?

Would their paintings or music be banned? Just because someone screws up royally (pun intended) in the present, it does not mean that their past deeds should be erased also.

There are still a million documentaries about Hitler being broadcast daily and I don’t think that – fascists aside – many people think he was OK.

Nigel Cummings

Charlton Street

York

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Disused Clifton Airfield was the ultimate playground

Like Derek Reed I too can just remember the air display. We watched it picnicking with family friends from the top of one of the bomb shelters behind their farm in Rawcliffe village.

Though a very small child at the time, I can recall lots of noises and planes which  undoubtedly started my lifelong interest in all things aviation.

Being brought up next to the disused Clifton Airfield, I can say that it was the ultimate kids’ playground with toilets, taps and, in one hut, a working phone!

I must confess though, we may have contributed to the rapid deterioration of some of the facilities!

Philip Welch

Sutton upon Derwent

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Callum Davison has been appointed fire station manager, Owen Reed has been promoted to watch manager, and Chris Brennan has stepped into the role of crew manager within the airport’s Rescue and Firefighting Service.

The team operates around the clock, with more than 40 firefighters working in rotation to keep flights and airport operations running safely through emergency response and regular safety inspections.

Watch nanager Owen Reed, with Paul Farmer, director of pperations at Newcastle Airport (Image: Supplied)

Paul Farmer, director of operations at Newcastle Airport, said: “Callum, Owen and Chris have each demonstrated exceptional commitment, professionalism and leadership throughout their time with our Rescue and Firefighting Service.

“Their promotions show how Newcastle Airport invests in its people and provides clear pathways for development and progression and I would like to congratulate all three on their well-deserved appointments.”

Collectively, Mr Davison, Mr Reed and Mr Brennan have 33 years of experience and play key roles in supporting day-to-day operations and training colleagues.

Chris Brennan has been appointed crew manager (Image: Supplied)

Recently, Mr Davison and Mr Reed joined teammates in a charity challenge that saw them climb Scafell Pike while wearing full fire kit and breathing apparatus.

The fundraising effort raised £2,344 for True Colours Theatre, the airport’s official charity partner.

Mr Davison said: “I’m incredibly proud to be promoted to Station Manager at Newcastle Airport’s Rescue and Firefighting Service.

“Working at the Airport has given me the opportunity to develop my skills and progress through the ranks, and there’s no greater feeling than knowing our team plays a vital role in helping to keep colleagues and passengers safe.”

Mr Reed said: “Becoming Watch Manager is a big milestone for me,” while Mr Brennan said: “I’m delighted to be promoted to crew manager.”

As one of the North East’s largest employers, Newcastle Airport is one of the North East’s largest employers, with around 3,500 people working on site in more than 120 job roles across 20 departments.

An additional 17,000 jobs are supported through its supply chain.

The airport is known for its workplace culture and focus on career development, which was reflected in the results of a recent staff survey.

Seven roads are set to be closed this weekend in and around the town.

Here’s where these closures are over the weekend (May 16-17):

Bull Wynd

Bull Wynd will be closed from April 27 until July 3.

Restrictions are expected to remain in place throughout this period for carriageway works.

Royal Oak Yard

Royal Oak Yard will face closures from April 13 until May 17.

The restrictions are set to remain in place for carriageway works during this time.

Church Lane, Sadberge

Church Lane in Sadberge is currently closed due to ongoing works that began on May 5.

The restrictions are scheduled to remain in place until May 26 for major utility works.

Burtree Lane

Burtree Lane will be closed on May 17 for planned utility asset works.

The restrictions are set to remain in place for the day, affecting the area from behind 7 Portreath Court to behind 2 Princess Road.

Harrowgate Village

Harrowgate Village is undergoing highway improvement works, with closures in effect since March 2025 and expected to last until July 31.

The restrictions are in place for footway, carriageway, and verge improvements.

Beaumont Hill

Beaumont Hill is also closed for highway improvement works, with the same timeline as Harrowgate Village.

Restrictions are set to remain in place for ongoing development works.

Mill Lane, Redworth

Mill Lane in Redworth is closed from May 11 to May 20 for new service connection.

The restrictions are expected to remain in place for the duration of the works.

“Once again, we have seen unacceptable levels of violence and anti-social behaviour and Police Scotland’s officers have been left to deal with the consequences.”

Police officers were injured after they came under fire from missiles amid Celtic title celebrations in Glasgow’s Trongate.

The Hoops clinched their fifth Scottish Premiership trophy in a row this afternoon as Martin O’Neil’s men ran out 3-1 victors over title rivals Hearts. Goals from Engels, Maeda and Osmond cancelled out Lawrence Shankland’s opener.

Hundreds of supporters invaded the pitch following the Bhoys’ third goal, which included interactions with Hearts players. Police Scotland is now in communication with the capital side to establish if any of their players were assaulted on the field as they review the incident.

Following the match, around 3000 supporters swarmed the area of Glasgow’s city centre through an unorganised street party, which has become an annual tradition amongst the Celtic faithful since their Treble Treble bus parade in 2019.

Disturbing scenes unfolded as arrests were made after officers attending to a medical incident were met with significant levels of hostility, including bottles and other missiles thrown at them.

The force has now confirmed several officers were injured as a result. Specially trained public order officers were deployed and action was taken to restore order, disperse the crowd and make arrests.

Extensive enquiries are underway to identify others involved as Police Scotland guaranteed “further arrests will be made”. A significant amount of alcohol and pyrotechnics were also proactively seized by police across the day.

Photographs from the scene showed supporters climbing traffic lights and structures. Riot cops can be seen clearing the area of the Trongate while being pelted with objects.

Assistant Chief Constable Mark Sutherland said: “While we recognise that the majority of fans respected the appeal from police and partners to act responsibly, several thousand still descended on the Trongate area, some of whom engaged in serious disorder.

“Once again, we have seen unacceptable levels of violence and anti-social behaviour and Police Scotland’s officers have been left to deal with the consequences. Being assaulted is not part of the job and regrettably a number of them were injured.

“The levels of criminal behaviour witnessed, in particular the hostility directed towards our officers, is simply unacceptable and cannot be tolerated. Those involved should be in no doubt that they will be identified and arrested.

“This mass assembly of people caused significant disruption to local businesses, residents and members of the public in the City Centre.

“Urgent discussions with Celtic, wider Scottish football authorities and other stakeholders, including Glasgow City Council, is required to achieve a solution that improves public safety, reduces disruption and prevents this from happening again.”

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Shilton will appear on stage in South Shields on Friday, May 29th, for an evening of conversation with broadcaster Paul ‘Goffy’ Gough at Hedworth Hall, where he will reflect on his football career and personal challenges, including his battle with gambling.

His visit follows the recent launch of Shiltons’ Silverlining, a gambling harm charity he started with his wife, Steph, at an event at Wembley.

The charity is inspired by their experience of addiction and recovery and aims to help others avoid similar struggles.

Mr Shilton said: “I’ve always had a great link with fans in the North East and supporters of Middlesbrough, Newcastle and Sunderland were always brilliant to me when I played at the old Roker Park, Ayresome Park and St James’ Park.

“You can be sure that some supporters will sadly have had their lives affected by gambling and the huge impact it can have on families.

“It’s totally devastating and I want to do my bit for them and their family and friends because it affects so many people around them too.

“I’ll certainly be highlighting it in my lifetime look back when I’m in South Shields on May 29th because if our story helps even one person that night and they seek support then it’s worth speaking about.”

The charity launch comes just weeks before Shilton’s South Shields appearance, giving fans a chance to hear first-hand accounts from one of England’s football legends, both on and off the pitch.

Mr Shilton has spoken openly about how gambling cost him much of the wealth he earned during his career and has shared the emotional impact it had on his family.

His wife, Steph, revealed that during the height of his addiction, she feared he was messaging another woman, only to later discover he was hiding a gambling problem.

Their aim with Shiltons’ Silverlining is to raise awareness of gambling harm and support those in similar situations.

An Evening with Peter Shilton will start at 8pm at Hedworth Hall’s Temple Room.

Tickets cost £30 and include a meal.

They can be booked by calling Hedworth Hall on 0191 456 3112.

Chelsea are also facing cultural issues that continue to undermine progress. These were brought into focus by a protest march involving around 200 fans on Wembley Way on Saturday.

There is a growing disconnect between supporters and the club, as well as fans and players. In some cases, there are also divisions within the squad and between players and the wider organisation.

One contributing factor, as influential co-owner Behdad Eghbali has acknowledged, “getting that stability on the manager side is one of the things we haven’t done right yet”.

The hope is someone of Alonso’s status and authority can help address that, reinforcing the club’s ambition and improving communication with both players and supporters.

On the pitch, he will be tasked with improving the team mentally, physically and tactically. Questions have been asked about the squad’s mentality, with accusations of players “downing tools” this term, having the worst disciplinary record in the division, and a poor record in key matches.

That includes a 14-game winless run against Manchester City and seven consecutive defeats in domestic cup finals.

Physically, Chelsea have been outperformed by opponents, having covered less distance than any other team in the Premier League this season, aside from a single exception at Anfield in the 1-1 draw against Liverpool last weekend.

Defensively, problems under Maresca earlier in the campaign evolved into wider issues at both ends of the pitch under Rosenior, whose six-game losing run without scoring ultimately led to his exit.

It was a closely fought match against Pep Guardiola’s side, but interim boss Calum McFarlane was left bemoaning the fact “football can be cruel”, believing his side deserved at least one penalty.

He added: “It’s a really talented group – there’s lots of quality. The fight and heart have been questioned at times, but in the last two performances I don’t think you can question that.”

There is quality, but plenty of work still to be done. Chelsea have a furious fanbase and gone from Maresca, Rosenior, McFarlane and now to Alonso in five months.

It’s an ownership under scrutiny and Alonso has much to do, and a tough task in trying to bring it all together.

A member of staff at the Northern Trust’s Recovery College has described how her own mental health journey inspired her to help others

A member of staff at the Northern Trust’s Recovery College has spoken about how her own mental health struggles have inspired her to help others.

Margarette O’Donnell works as a peer trainer with the college, and she credits it with bringing hope back into her life when she needed it the most.

After a recent difficult period, she was admitted to the Ross Thompson Unit at Causeway Hospital, and is now sharing her story to raise awareness during Mental Health Awareness Week.

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For a lot of people, asking for help can feel like the hardest step. For Marzarette, the fear of what people would think once stood in her way of getting the support she needed – until it all became too much.

“I was losing the battle day by day. All I wanted was for everything to be okay and not to have to pretend, until I couldn’t do it anymore”, she said.

During those first weeks of admission, Margarette explained how hopeless she felt:

“I felt no better than the day I was admitted – having no hope, or want for my life to go on”, she recalled.

Until one day, something changed for Margarette. While in hospital, she was invited to attend an introduction session to WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Plan), delivered by The Recovery College.