The band says Shedcember X promises to be ‘the biggest and most celebratory’ yet, and has thanked fans for their support after an incredible response to news of the tour.

Shed Seven frontman Rick Witter performing at York Museum Gardens Image: David Harrison (Image: David Harrison)

It will take in 21 dates across the UK, kicking off at Nottingham Rock City on Friday 13 November 2026 and including Birmingham, Norwich, Aberdeen, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Leicester, Brighton, Cardiff, Sheffield, Newcastle, Cambridge, Bristol, Stockton, Liverpool, Manchester, Lincoln, Stoke, Bournemouth and London before concluding at Leeds O2 Academy on Saturday 12 December 2026.

First launched in 2007, Shedcember has grown in popularity, and will this year help to toast 30 years of the band’s hits A Maximum High and Chasing Rainbows.

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Sharing the news on their social media platforms, band members – whose recent successes include the two UK Number 1 albums with A Matter Of Time and Liquid Gold – said it was a ‘big week’ after an incredible couple of years.

York band Shed Seven announces Shedcember X winter tour – Rick Witter, lead singer, of Shed Seven at the band’s gig at the Tivoli. Image: Newsquest

“Since it began back in 2007, Shedcember has grown into a bit of a cult institution… the unofficial start to the festive season,” said the band, signing off as Rick, Paul, Tom, Maxi, Tim x.

“Each night expect a career-spanning set, with a few surprises thrown in for good measure! If you’ve never been… this is the one to start with. If you have… you already know you’re coming.”

Shed Seven will be joined by Irish band The Academic as their special guests.

Each night of the tour will be packed with anthems including Going for Gold, Disco Down, On Standby and Talk of the Town.

More than 30,000 fans who are signed up to the band’s official mailing list should have received an exclusive pre-sale code today, Tuesday 21 April.

The pre-sale then opens at 10am tomorrow, Wednesday 22 April. Remaining tickets will go on sale at 10am on Friday 24 April.

News of the tour promoted several thousand more sign-ups.

“On the last tour, many venues sold out within minutes,” said the band. “We genuinely love playing live, and we really hope you can make one of the dates.”

There is still time to sign up at https://www.shedseven.com/signup

Shed Seven’s UK tour 2026 poster.

Other pre-sales happening are:

O2 pre-sales: Wednesday 22nd April, 10am – Aberdeen, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Leicester, Newcastle, Manchester, Bournemouth, Leeds, London, Liverpool

Venue pre-sales: Thursday 23rd April, 10am – Stockton, Liverpool, Nottingham, Stoke

GIS pre-sale: Thursday 23rd April, 10am – Aberdeen, Glasgow, Edinburgh

General sale: Friday 24th April, 10am

Rangers are chasing their first Premiership title in five years as Danny Rohl’s side go all-out for the league flag

Rangers are pursuing their first Premiership crown in five years as Danny Rohl’s squad push hard for the league trophy.

They’re sitting just one point adrift of table-toppers Hearts with only five post-split fixtures remaining in the season.

The last Ibrox outfit to achieve this feat was Steven Gerrard’s in 2021 – when Rangers prevented Celtic from securing 10-in-a-row and secured their 55th championship.

But how do these two squads compare?

Rohl remains in the opening year of a rebuilding project after succeeding former boss Russell Martin in October.

Gerrard required three campaigns to build a championship-winning side that would subsequently reach a Europa League Final under Giovanni van Bronckhorst.

So what would a merged XI look like? Would you opt for a Nasser Djiga ahead of Connor Goldson or Mikey Moore instead of Ryan Kent?

Here, we examine Gerrard’s champions of 2021 versus Rohl’s potential title victors of 2026.

Allan McGregor vs Jack Butland

Butland is an excellent goalkeeper and has been amongst Gers’ standout players this campaign as they compete for silverware.

However, McGregor is an Ibrox legend with iconic standing at the club.

He was famous for crucial saves at critical moments and he’d earn selection ahead of the Englishman.

VERDICT: Allan McGregor

James Tavernier vs Dujon Sterling

The Rangers captain is the sole remaining player at Ibrox from Gerrard’s title-winning squad.

He’s currently facing competition from Sterling who covets his position and is likely now Rohl’s preferred choice at right-back.

When fit, he’s outstanding, but Tavernier’s impact on Rangers throughout the years – particularly during his prime – cannot be overlooked.

VERDICT: James Tavernier

Connor Goldson vs Nasser Djiga

Djiga had a difficult beginning to his Ibrox loan spell from Wolves, though his performances have improved, and should Rangers secure the title, he’ll prove crucial.

However, Goldson was an essential acquisition for Gerrard and a foundation of their 2021 league success.

He provided leadership and netted two Old Firm strikes during their championship run, making him an obvious selection.

VERDICT: Connor Goldson

Filip Helander vs Emmanuel Fernandez

During the championship-winning season, the towering Swedish defender was outstanding. While he lacked speed, he was dependable defensively and dominant aerially.

Yet, injuries plagued his time at Ibrox, and Fernandez shows promise to surpass him.

The imposing centre-half has been a standout this season and is already attracting interest from major clubs looking to take him away from Ibrox.

VERDICT: Emmanuel Fernandez

Borna Barisic vs Tuur Rommens

The Croatian full-back proved an inspired acquisition for Gerrard upon his arrival at Ibrox. Barisic and Tavernier excelled on opposite wings, both contributing with goals.

Yet, he was vulnerable defensively on occasions, notably at Celtic Park, while Rommens appears exceptional under Rohl.

The Belgian has quickly won over supporters and possesses all the qualities to become an elite player – in both defensive and attacking phases.

VERDICT: Tuur Rommens

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Steven Davis vs Tochi Chukwuani

Chukwuani has shown early promise since joining Rangers and appears well-suited to disrupting opposition play with his physical presence while initiating attacking moves.

However, Davis was a Rolls Royce of a player at Ibrox across two separate stints and is rightly considered a club icon by the fanbase.

The young Dane will have his work cut out if he’s to match the Northern Irishman’s achievements in the years ahead.

VERDICT: Steven Davis

Glen Kamara v Nico Raskin

At just £50,000 from Dundee, Kamara proved a shrewd acquisition for Gerrard. The elegant midfielder possessed exceptional ball retention skills and played an integral role in Rangers’ 4-3-3 formation.

However, supporters would contend that Raskin brings more to the table. The Belgian can function as a holding midfielder while also surging forward, influencing proceedings and finding the net – attributes Kamara didn’t possess.

VERDICT: Nico Raskin

Scott Arfield vs Thelo Aasgaard

Arfield’s nous during Gerrard’s title-winning campaign proved invaluable. He could connect midfield with attack, while also popping up with crucial goals.

Aasgaard has disappointed on too many occasions this season following his arrival from Luton Town.

The Norwegian has delivered some significant contributions but his performances lack reliability.

VERDICT: Scott Arfield

Joe Aribo vs Djeidi Gassama

Aribo needed time to find his feet at Rangers following his move from Charlton Athletic but ultimately netted in the 2022 Europa League Final.

His physical attributes proved essential in Gerrard’s side and he demonstrated versatility across multiple positions. Gassama has demonstrated glimpses of his potential in Rohl’s squad with some stunning goals.

He requires greater consistency but remains in the early stages of his Rangers career.

VERDICT: Joe Aribo

Ryan Kent vs Mikey Moore

This comparison is challenging because Kent was an exceptional talent for Rangers who netted several crucial goals against Celtic at Parkhead.

However, given his £7 million price tag, some might suggest he ought to have produced more remarkable statistics at Ibrox.

Moore remains a youngster but he has thrilled fans so much they’re eager to see him return next season.

For that reason, and his sheer potential, he edges it.

VERDICT: Mikey Moore

Alfredo Morelos v Youssef Chermiti

Both strikers had the ability to exasperate Rangers supporters in equal measure with some of their squandered opportunities.

Simultaneously, they’re also capable of producing moments of brilliance in front of goal.

Chermiti has notched 11 this campaign, the majority of them in significant matches against Celtic and Hearts.

However, Morelos was cherished by fans and remains the club’s all-time leading scorer in Europe which tips the balance in his favour.

VERDICT: Alfredo Morelos

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Plans for Hinchingbrooke Logistics Park include warehouses up to 24m high, as well as a new bus depot and changes to nearby roads

Plans have been approved to build massive warehouses on the edge of a Cambridgeshire town, despite councillors having “no confidence” in the impact on road safety and traffic. Newlands Developments has proposed to build a “substantial industrial and logistics development” at Brookfield Farm in Great Stukeley.

Plans for Hinchingbrooke Logistics Park include warehouses up to 24m high, as well as a new bus depot, and remodelling of the A141 with a new roundabout and underpass.

The planning application was heard at Huntingdonshire District Council’s development management committee on Monday (April 20), after being deferred from a March meeting. A number of concerns were raised by eight speakers, including concerned parish councillors and residents.

Councillor Chip Colquhoun, of Brampton Parish Council, said while there were “clear benefits for investment, business growth and jobs”, the plans could have an impact on nearby roads, including Views Common Roads and Hinchinhbrooke Park Road. He described these roads as already being “heavily congested” and said that even a “small increase” of traffic could have “disproportionate effects”.

Objectors Councillor Liam Beckett and John Greenhalgh – chair of the Hinchingbrooke Park Residents Association – shared the same concerns. Cllr Beckett said no concerns had been raised by the highways authority on the impact of traffic along Views Common Road and Hinchingbrooke Park Road.

He said there was “zero chance” that a development “twice the size of Huntingdon town centre” would have no impact on a road that was already “over capacity”. Mr Greenhalgh told the committee that the “amenity of Huntingdonshire residents must be prioritised over Newlands commercial scheme”.

Speaking to the committee on behalf of Newlands, agent Andrew Fisher said that the development would bring “social economic benefits” to the area, creating more than 2,400 new jobs. He added that there was a “desperate need for this development”, due to a lack of warehouses in the area.

During the debate, several councillors raised concerns over road safety in Hinchingbrooke. Councillor Patricia Jordan agreed that there were a “lot of benefits” to the scheme, but said she had “grave concerns” over safety.

Councillor Steve McAdam shared these concerns, and said that residents have shared pictures of HGVs travelling along this road. He added that there was always “slow moving crawling traffic” along that road. In reference to a transport assessment produced by Cambridgeshire County Council, he said he had “no confidence whatsoever” in the report as he believed it didn’t look at the real safety impact.

Jez Tuttle, of the highways authority, spoke to the committee via video link about the assessment and said that no concerns were raised regarding the impact of traffic and safety. He told the committee that there was “no reason” for the traffic from the development to go to Hinchingbrooke.

During the debate, Councillor Stephen Corney said he was “struggling to find anything” against the plans, and proposed that the plans be approved. In seconding the proposal, Councillor Eric Butler said that the reference to Views Common Road and Hinchingbrooke Park Road was “not part of this application”, and councillors were “getting distracted by that area”.

He added that the development would create something that they “don’t do a lot of in this area”, as well as help to meet the aim of creating 14,000 jobs in the area by 2046 in the local plan.

Councillor Jon Neish agreed that the concerns raised had “nothing to do with the application”, and also approved the plans. Also in agreement, Councillor Kevin Gulson said that councillors needed to base their decision on what was said by experts, and that the roads in question already had traffic.

He suggested that the remodelling of the A141, including adding a new roundabout, could improve these safety concerns in the future. The plans were approved, with six councillors agreeing, five councillors against, and two abstaining from the vote.

Mendoza is known for both his prestigious talent and his unique personality, leading some to question whether he is the right sort of person to lead at the next level.

Jason Bell believes that Fernando Mendoza, the consensus number one pick in the upcoming NFL Draft, has the ability to lead an NFL locker room.

Mendoza is known for both his prestigious talent and his unique personality, leading some to question whether he is the right sort of person to lead at the next level. Bell, a former NFL cornerback with the Dallas Cowboys, doesn’t agree and thinks Mendoza is going to be a roaring success in the NFL.

He said: “All you have to be is yourself. The one thing pro players look at is if you’re consistent, whoever you are, whatever you are, we’ll accept you. But just be that and always be the person we think you are.

“He’s got experience. He’s played in college for a long time, and he’s gotten better each year. The one thing that’s most important for that position is, are you accurate? And he is. I don’t think it’s too big for him in the moment, and you have to be able to lock in and focus if he goes to Vegas.

“But I think he can handle everything. And most importantly, Tom Brady likes him.”

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Another quarterback that Bell is excited to see next season is Kyler Murray. Murray signed with the Minnesota Vikings on a one-year, $1.3 million contract after being released by the Arizona Cardinals. Formerly one of the elite QBs in the NFL, Bell believes that Murray will be back to his best at U.S. Bank Stadium.

He said: “The Vikings are going to be outstanding with Murray at quarterback. Justin Jefferson should have an unbelievable year when Murray is throwing to him. There will obviously be a load of eyes on Kyler, but I think he will thrive with all the attention on him.”

Speaking at the Fanatics Collectibles store in London, Bell got to see the brand-new NFL Topps collection, the 2025 Topps Chrome Football set. The 2025 Topps Chrome Football release marks the start of Topps’ exciting return as the NFL and NFLPA’s official exclusive trading card licensee, with the brand designing and developing its first licensed football cards since 2016.

The announcement comes at a time when the NFL is becoming an even bigger global entity with games being held in France, Spain, and Australia for the first time in 2026. Bell, 48, recognises that the sport’s growing worldwide reach would not have happened if the NFL hadn’t broken the UK market first.

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He said: “I’m here because of the fans. The growth in the NFL has happened because of the response from fans here. We would not have global growth if we didn’t have the success we first had here. So, it’s the fan base here that has made everything possible. I’m really honoured to be a part of that.

“You have to play these games in these countries to get the fans out to see that this is a different experience. You’ve got to be in a live game, and when you are, you’re entertained from the beginning to the end nonstop.

“It’s all about getting in front of a different audience throughout the globe. And every sport is doing that, and I think the NFL does the best job at that.”

Today, on April 21, 2026, it would have marked the late Queen’s 100th birthday

Today (April 21) would have been the late Queen’s 100th birthday. At the age of 96, Queen Elizabeth II sadly died at Balmoral. Throughout her 70-year-reign it was duty first, and luckily for us in Cambridgeshire, Her Majesty visited the city of Cambridge many times.

The Queen made her first official visit to Cambridge as monarch in 1955. On October 20, 1955, Her Majesty visited the city to open the University of Cambridge’s new Veterinary School, which now sits on Madingley Road. In 1962, the Queen returned to Cambridge to open the Addenbrooke’s Hospital site on Hills Road and in 2013, she returned to open the Rosie Hospital.

In between those years, Queen Elizabeth II made another visit to Cambridge where she opened the Sainsbury Laboratory at the Cambridge University Botanic Garden in 2011.

In 2019, Cambridge residents were eager to catch a glimpse of Her Royal Highness on an official visit to the city. She started her tour with a trip to the National Institute of Agricultural Botany in Histon where she planted a tree.

On the same visit, she then unveiled a plaque at the Royal Papworth Hospital to officially open it after it had been moved 16-miles from the village of Papworth Everard to the Cambridge Biomedical Campus.

Cambridge was not the only area of Cambridgeshire that was fortunate enough to have been visited by Her Majesty – she also visited places including in Ely, Duxford and Peterborough.

In 1973, Ely Cathedral reached its 13th centenary and Queen Elizabeth II visited the city to take part in the celebrations. She also gave her blessing for Ely to remain a city during the local government reorganisation in the early 1970s.

The Queen visited the centenary show of National Shire Horses Society in Peterborough in 1978.

In 1997, the American Air Museum was hosted by Queen Elizabeth II when the collection at Duxford opened. The museum was rededicated in 2002, in a ceremony attended by former President George H.W Bush and the now King Charles III.

The victim of the theft, from Bury, believes people were ‘watching her enter her passcode’ in a crowded bar

A woman has said she will never go out in Manchester city centre again after having her phone stolen out of her bag in a Northern Quarter bar.

The 26-year-old from Bury, who requested to remain anonymous, was on a night out with a friend on Good Friday (April 4). “We’re both new mums and hadn’t been out for ages,” she told the M.E.N. “It was our first night out in a while and we were bar-hopping in the Northern Quarter.”

It was the early hours of the morning at NoHo bar when she realised her phone, an iPhone 17 Pro, had gone. “The only time I got it out was when I was paying for a drink,” she said. “I went to do so and my bag was undone. I felt for my phone and it wasn’t there.”

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The woman contacted her boyfriend immediately on her friend’s phone, who accessed her iPad, reported the phone as lost and deactivated Apple Pay. “Whoever took it knew the password to get into the phone,” said the woman. “They seemed to have been following me, looking over my shoulder all night and looking at my password.

“I’ve been told it happens quite a lot like that, people looking at how to get into your bag and how it opens. And I’ve been told it is bad for theft in the Northern Quarter at the moment.”

Within half an hour, she had managed to deactivate her phone, Apple Pay and online banking. But within that time, the thieves had already attempted to transfer £3,000 from her bank account, which was luckily caught by fraud detection.

“They went into my Clear Score and tried to take out four loans,” she continued. “Luckily they didn’t complete, but I’ve had to pay for extra barriers so this doesn’t happen again in future.”

The woman said she watched on Find My iPhone as the mobile travelled from Manchester to London, then to Pakistan within 5 days of the theft. “It’s clearly got to be groups of people, it seemed very organised,” she claimed. “When it was in Manchester, I could see the address where it was.”

The woman said she reported the incident to police the following morning. “I could still see the location of the phone, but within two hours, I got a call saying the case was being closed – that there were no further enquiries,” she said.

“I’m not a police officer, I don’t know how it works, but I’m frustrated. It makes me feel like the thieves will keep trying it cause they know they are going to get away with it. I have no faith that if it happened to anyone else, it would get resolved.”

“It is so traumatic,” she continued. “You think it’s done with then the next day they started trying to take loans out. Even beside the financial stress, my whole life is on that phone, pictures of my family, my son. I’ve been riddled with anxiety – and I’ll be paying off a phone that’s not even in the country until 2028.”

The woman wants to raise awareness of how ‘easily’ she believes this can happen. “Throughout the night we saw the same people approaching us. I didn’t think anything of it at the time. They would ask to exchange Instagrams so you get your phone out and put your passcode in.

“I’d advise people to have a bag with a zip on it, not have your phone have the same password as your banking, and be aware of your surroundings,” she said. “But I would never go out in Manchester ever again.

“You are in a vulnerable position. I wasn’t very drunk and could get in touch with my boyfriend – I couldn’t have got home otherwise.

“I feel stupid saying I was lucky to have a friend with me, and that I had memorised my boyfriend’s number, but I was. No-one should ever feel lucky to be in that position.”

Greater Manchester Police confirmed that they had received a report of theft that had been ‘closed incorrectly’ and now was reopen. “Officers are investigating following reports of a theft in the Stevenson Square area of Manchester on 4 April,” the force said in a statement.

“Anyone with any information is asked to contact police via 101 or our Live Chat at gmp.police.uk, quoting reference number CRI/06A2/0009470/26. Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.”#

In a statement, a spokesperson for Noho said: “We are very sorry to hear that this incident occurred and sympathise with anyone who has been a victim of theft.

“While the incident took place at our venue, it is important to stress that this is part of a wider issue affecting busy city centres across the UK, particularly in late-night environments, where organised groups are known to target individuals they perceive to be vulnerable.“As a business, we take customer safety extremely seriously. We have invested significantly in enhanced security measures within the venue and provide ongoing staff training to identify potential risks and support customers where needed. We also actively encourage guests to remain aware of their surroundings and keep personal belongings secure at all times.

“We always advise that any incidents of this nature are reported directly to the police so that a full investigation can take place. Where requested, we fully cooperate with law enforcement, including the provision of CCTV footage. To date, we have not received any request in relation to this specific incident.“We remain committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment for all of our guests.”

Robert MacIntyre has targeted improvement in his iron play and reclaiming the Scottish Open title as the new father looks to build on a promising start to the season.

The 29-year-old will be returning to East Lothian’s The Renaissance Club in July, where he won on home soil in 2024.

Ranked 12th in the world, the Oban golfer believes his game is in better shape than it was 12 months ago and, with three majors to come in the summer, he feels his prospects are good.

“Statistically, overall it’s better than it was last year,” he explained. “There’s still things that are hurting me. Iron play this year has not been anywhere near as good as it needs to be, but off the tees, the best it’s ever been and putting is the best it’s ever been.

“So, yeah, if I can find the middle part of that, then I’m in a good spot.

“Outside of the majors, the Scottish Open is the one that I’ve always wanted. When Rory [McIlroy] pipped me [in 2023], I thought, how many chances am I really going to get? And thankfully, I got that one more.

“My game stacks up well for the course and having that home support is great, so I’m looking forward to another one.”

MacIntyre has in the past set a goal of winning a major but parenthood has led to slightly different ambitions, with a return to the lucrative PGA Tour Finals at East Lake in August a goal on the course.

“Life’s obviously completely changed,” he said. “There’s different priorities. It’s just trying to find a new balance, that work-life balance.

“One of my main goals this year is to make East Lake. Some people think, ‘oh, he’s not striving for big enough’, but when life has completely changed, it’s about putting things in perspective and trying to manage it as best I can.

“The start to the year I’ve had has been very good, considering everything that’s gone on. And my partner Shannon’s been brilliant with allowing me to still practise hard and kind of take as much of the strain as she can. When I’m at home, life is simply different and it’s been absolutely brilliant.”

During her speech to unveil the commemorative plaque, Anne said: “Gardens are important for a number of reasons, in terms of historical perspective. When she [Queen Elizabeth II] was growing up, the gardens were one aspect of life that changed dramatically during the war to become places where everybody grew things, and then the spaces afterwards became used for other things.

Nigel Davies has fire a shot across the bow of the Wales star

Scarlets director of rugby Nigel Davies called out Taine Plumtree’s ill-discipline, making it clear the Wales back-rower’s actions are “not acceptable.”

Plumtree’s indiscipline has been a persistent concern and proved costly in the Scarlets’ defeat by Cardiff last Saturday. Seemingly in control at 24–7, the west Walians unravelled in the closing stages. A needless yellow card for killing the ball followed by a second for Blair Murray’s deliberate knock-on, allowed the match to slip away in a 28–24 loss.

“I don’t think it was unlucky. I think it was a poor call,” said Davies when asked about Plumtree’s decision at the ruck.

“We can’t accept that as being unlucky. We’ve spoken to Taine.

“Taine is a great player and a lot of his work-ons are not on his rugby but around his discipline. He knows that.

“It had a big effect on the game. Even looking before that episode there was a bit of a kerfuffle with (Alex) Mann where he rubbed his hands on his head.

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“That just isn’t acceptable. That sets the scene then for anything else that comes.

“Those are the type of things we’ve been talking about. It’s the pictures we put in front of the referee and also how individuals’ decisions like that can have huge impacts on the result particularly as we are a team who are fighting hard to get results and wins.

“It’s significant.”

Up until the final 10 minutes Plumtree had arguably been the best player on the field.

The 26-year-old carried extremely well, was excellent at the lineout and scored a try while his handling was a delight at times.

Plumtree’s class as a player is not in doubt but far too often his discipline has let the team down.

“For 65 minutes the game probably panned out as we would have hoped but we left ourselves down in that last 15 minutes,” said Davies.

“It is unfortunate we are talking about one individual in Taine but we’ve got to a point with the Scarlets where we’ve got to be accountable for those things.

“We saw the effect it can have. It turned the game on its head.

“Look, it wasn’t the only reason but it was a big factor.”

Midtjylland midfielder Alamara Djabi is in a stable condition having been seriously injured in a stabbing in Denmark.

Local police confirmed the incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday morning in Herning – the central Danish town where Midtjylland are based.

The 19-year-old from Guinea-Bissau was signed from Benfica’s academy in 2023 and has made two senior appearances for Midtjylland.

The club said in a statement that Djabi had been “in critical condition and underwent emergency surgery”.

“Since then, he has undergone another operation, and thanks to the professional efforts of the emergency responders and later the hospital staff, his condition is now stable,” Midtjylland added.

“He has awakened from an induced coma and is doing well under the circumstances.”

Djabi made seven appearances on loan with Portuguese second division side CD Mafra last season and played once this term for Midtjylland in Europa League qualifying.

The four-time Danish Superliga champions, who last won the title in 2024, are currently second – two points behind AGF.