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The Original Factory Shop in Stanley to close next month

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The Original Factory Shop, located at 46-51 Front Street, Stanley, announced on March 17 that its final day of trading will be Saturday, April 4.

Front Street in Stanley (Image: STUART BOULTON)

In a message to customers, the store’s team said: “It is with heavy hearts that we officially announce our Stanley store will be closing its doors for the final time on Saturday, 4th April.

“For over 20 years, we’ve been a proud part of this community. We want to say a massive THANK YOU to every single customer who has supported us over the years you’ve made this journey unforgettable.

“We’d love to see your faces one last time, so please do pop in before we close.

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“As we navigate these final weeks, we kindly ask for your patience and kindness. Our team is going through a very emotional transition, and while there will be plenty of tears and laughter, we are doing our best to give this store the send-off it deserves.

“Thank you for everything Stanley and thank you for being part of our story.”

The closure follows the appointment of administrators from Interpath Advisory, who were officially brought in on Wednesday, January 28.

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Rick Harrison, managing director at Interpath and joint administrator, previously said “trading challenges” have caused the business to go into administration.

He said: “The Original Factory Shop has long been a cornerstone of local high streets up and down the country.

“Unfortunately, however, trading challenges have impacted the business such that the company had to be placed into administration.”

The Stanley closure comes after other nearby branches in Shildon, Chester-le-Street and Spennymoor also shut within the past year.

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I tried an Indian-inspired breakfast for the first time and had mixed feelings

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I love a full English breakfast, but I was intrigued to try an Indian-inspired breakfast

A visit to Chaat and Chill in Peterborough

A full English breakfast is a classic for a reason, with the perfect mix of carbs and fatty food to feel like an indulgence. But at a new Peterborough restaurant I’ve been wanting to try for a while, they go beyond the traditional eggs and bacon of a typical full English.

Chaat and Chill opened recently in Peterborough city centre, offering a “vibrant soul of Indian street food”, according to their website. I’m a sucker for Indian food, and I love a curry, so I was intrigued by the Indian-inspired breakfast options on the menu.

With an English breakfast, you know what to expect. You get all the best trimmings, such as hash browns, sausages, eggs, toast, and more. Chaat and Chill’s breakfast menu, which is served all day, serves a range of different dishes, all with a bit of spice added.

The options were very different compared to a full English, but there were delicious-sounding options. Out of all the dishes I chose Aloo Paratha, costing £6.25.

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This is north Indian style wholemeal flat bread, stuffed with spiced mashed potatoes and crisped on a hot griddle. For a drink, I chose a Fanta orange, as for once it was a nice warm day.

While I waited for my food, I admired the eye-catching décor. There was a beautiful painted picture on the wall of a woman, with striking eyes.

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My food came after a few minutes. The flat bread looked like naan bread, one of my favourite parts of getting Indian food, and there were a few accompaniments on the side.

I tucked into the flatbread first. Expecting it to be really spicy, I was pleasantly surprised to find it was lightly spiced, and tasted very nice. Although they appeared flat, the flatbreads were packed with potatoes with a fluffy texture. I tried some of the flatbread with pickle, curd, and onion. I tried the onion first, which had a spicy kick.

Out of the three sides, the curd was my least favourite. It looked like yoghurt, so I wasn’t initially drawn to it. It was tangy, but I felt like it didn’t complement the flatbreads well.

The pickle was interesting, with a bit of spice to it, but the texture wasn’t to my taste. In the end, I finished the spicy onion and the flatbread on its own.

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Ultimately, I prefer a full English breakfast, but I was glad to try the Indian-inspired breakfast and expand my palate. I definitely wouldn’t complain about the price, as for £6.25, I thought this was reasonable.

I would definitely visit Chaat and Chilli again for its trendy and chill vibe. I’m not sure I’d go for a breakfast again, but there are plenty of other options on the menu that I’m keen to try.

All of our food reviews are paid for by the writer. The establishments do not know we will be reviewing their food, allowing us to make fair judgements on each place.

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Everything you need to know about Paddington: The Musical after Oliviers triumph

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Theatre producer Eliza Lumley also acknowledged Bond’s daughter Karen Jankel, and said: “Karen, your father wrote a character who not only reminds us to be kind, but also reminds us to have empathy for stories that are other than our own – which, after all, is the superpower of theatre itself.”

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People injured after cars crash in Castlegate, Malton

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Firefighters, police and paramedics were called to the crash in Castlegate, Malton, shortly after 5.50pm on Saturday (April 11).

Castlegate was closed following the collision outside the Morrisons supermarket.

North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said the occupants of the vehicles had minor injuries and were treated by paramedics at the scene.

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No one was left trapped after the crash, the fire service said.

A fire service spokesperson said its crews, from Malton and York, assisted police in making the vehicles safe.

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Tesco issues urgent recall on popular dessert over plastic contamination

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Tesco has issued a recall on a dessert product after it was declared “unsafe to eat”

Tesco has announced a recall of a dessert product after it was deemed “unsafe to eat”. A Food Standards Agency (FSA) recall notice disclosed that Tesco Finest Summer Edition Chocolate Affogato Dessert may contain plastic fragments.

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The product in question comes in a 538g pack size and has best-before dates of up to and including April 2027.

The FSA said: “This product may contain pieces of plastic, which makes the product unsafe to eat. Tesco is recalling the above product and has issued a recall notice to alert customers. These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product.

“If you have bought the above product do not eat it. Instead, return it to any Tesco store for a full refund. For further information, please visit Tesco’s contact Tesco page at: tesco.com/help/contact”

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About product recalls and withdrawals, reports the Express.

The FSA explained: “If there is a problem with a food product that means it should not be sold, then it might be ‘withdrawn’ (taken off the shelves) or ‘recalled’ (when customers are asked to return the product).

“The FSA issues Product Recall Information Notices to let consumers and local authorities know about problems associated with food. In some cases, a ‘Food Alert for Action’ is issued.

“This provides local authorities with details of specific action to be taken on behalf of consumers.”

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BMW driver dead and seven injured as A21 police chase ends in horror crash

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“An investigation is underway to understand the full circumstances”

A 23‑year‑old driver has died and seven others are in hospital after he failed to stop for police and smashed his BMW into multiple vehicles during a chase.

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The man was pronounced dead at the scene, on the A21 in East Sussex. as emergency crews rushed the seven other casualties to hospital where were later treated. Two are being treated for serious injuries, with the remaining casualties described as having minor wounds.

Three other vehicles were involved in the incident, which took place on the A21 at Robertsbridge at around 8.20pm on Saturday. Sussex Police claim the BMW failed to stop for officers shortly before the collision.

Emergency crews were scrambled to the incident while the A21 was closed between Battle and Hurst Green, and is expected to remain so until Monday, according to Sussex Police.

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The fatal collision is under investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) as it unfolded following a police pursuit. “This was a tragic incident, and our thoughts are with the family of this young man and all those affected,” said Det Supt Andy Wolstenholme, of Sussex Police.

“An investigation is underway to understand the full circumstances and there will be increased police activity in the area while this is ongoing. I would like to thank the public for their patience during the emergency response and for their understanding as our enquiries continue.

“Anyone who has any information that could help the investigation, or relevant dashcam or CCTV footage, is asked to contact police online or via 101, quoting Operation Drummer.”

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‘Tragic incident’

“We are independently investigating Sussex Police involvement prior to a road traffic collision on the A21, Robertsbridge, in which a member of the public has sadly died,” The IOPC confirmed, adding “The incident took place just after 8.15pm on Saturday. We understand a police patrol car came across a BMW in the Hastings area, which made off from police when requested to stop.

“Following a pursuit, the BMW collided with several other vehicles at Robertsbridge, around six miles north of Hastings. The driver of the BMW, a man in his 20s, died at the scene.

“Other members of the public involved in the incident were taken to hospital for treatment. Our investigation will look at police actions prior to the fatal collision. After being notified by the force, we sent investigators to the police post incident procedures to begin gathering evidence and declared an independent investigation. Our thoughts are with everyone affected by this incident.”

The full statement from the force read: “The A21 in Robertsbridge remains closed today (12 April) following a serious collision that has now sadly been confirmed as fatal. Emergency services were called to the A21 at around 8.20pm on Saturday (11 April) after a BMW car heading northbound was involved in a collision with three other vehicles.

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“The driver of the BMW – a 23-year-old man from Hailsham – was sadly declared deceased at the scene. His next of kin have been informed. Two passengers in another vehicle were taken to hospital with serious injuries, while five other people involved suffered minor injuries requiring hospital treatment.

“The BMW had been involved in a police pursuit shortly before the collision, and a referral was made to the Independent Office for Police Conduct who have declared that they will conduct an independent investigation.”

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Paapa Essiedu urges continued funding for theatre access for disadvantaged

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During his acceptance speech at the Royal Albert Hall on Sunday, Essiedu said: “I remember being in that room, and even though I didn’t have the language, I didn’t have the vocabulary, hadn’t been to the theatres, my creativity was still celebrated, nurtured, and valued. And that gave me access to being in this room with people like you today.

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Wout van Aert wins Paris-Roubaix, stopping Tadej Pogacar from making history

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There are no mountains, let alone hills, on the route for Pogačar to exploit. However, finishing second on debut in 2025 showed he can be a contender.

Mads Pedersen, Filippo Ganna and Wout van Aert are credible outsiders, but barring accident (highly possible in this risky crash-fest) or bad form, it is likely to be a duel between the two superstars.

For the first time, the women’s edition will be held on the same day, finishing a couple of hours after the men. Defending champion Pauline Ferrand-Prévot and her Visma-Lease a Bike team-mate Marianne Vos are prime contenders, as is 2024 winner Lotte Kopecky. Briton Zoe Backstedt could challenge for the win too.

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It should be a dry edition with a slight tailwind. The men’s race starts in Paris Compiègne at 10.05 BST and is set to finish around 3.45pm.

Feel free to send in your thoughts, predictions or favourites to me at andrew.mcgrath@telegraph.co.uk.

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Four Ukrainian prisoners ‘executed’ by Russian soldiers with automatic rifles (Picture: EAST2WEST)

Four unarmed Ukrainian prisoners were allegedly executed by Russian troops despite a ceasefire coinciding with Orthodox Easter celebrations.

According to a statement from the 14th army corps, Russian troops launched an attack on Ukrainian positions near the village of Vetarynarne in the Kharkiv region in the north west the country.

The assault led to the capture of four soldiers, who Russian forces executed on when they were unarmed, said the statement.

The 14th army corps, a unit in the Ukrainian army, wrote: ‘Russia proves once again that its army is a terrorist group for which no rules or laws exist.

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‘The execution of prisoners has become a systemic practice for the enemy, indicating conscious approval of such crimes by the Russian high command.’

Russia and Ukraine had announced a short ceasefire on Saturday for Orthodox Easter, but both sides have accused the other of thousands of violations.

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A drone caught the moment the unarmed prisoners were shot (Picture: EAST2WEST)

Ukrainian forces said Russia had committed 2,299 violations since the temporary truce began, including shooting the four unarmed soldiers. Russia said Ukraine had committed 1,971 violations, including three counter-attacks.

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Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukraine’s president, had earlier written: ‘We all understand who we are dealing with. Ukraine will adhere to the ceasefire and respond strictly in kind. 

‘The absence of Russian strikes in the air, on land, and at sea will mean no response from our side.

‘The Ukrainian army is ready for any developments on the frontline. Ukraine has repeatedly proposed various ceasefire formats to Russia, and we believe that Easter should be a time of silence and safety. 

‘A ceasefire on Easter could also become the beginning of real movement toward peace – our side has made the corresponding proposal.’

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Father Roman, a Ukrainian army chaplain who led the blessing ceremonies, described Easter as a moment of faith shared by Ukrainians in their identity and future.

‘We are defending our borders. We are defending our identity,” he said. “We are a free people who live on this territory. We have faith, deep traditions and historical heritage. It’s all about the identity of Ukrainians.’

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Rio Ferdinand warns Mikel Arteta ‘you can’t do that’ ahead of Man City vs Arsenal clash | Football

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Mikel Arteta takes his stuttering Arsenal side to Man City next weekend (Picture: Getty)

Rio Ferdinand has warned Mikel Arteta his Arsenal side will get ‘pumped’ by Manchester City in next weekend’s summit meeting if he sets up to play for a draw.

A contrasting weekend of fortunes for the top two has dramatically shifted the momentum in the favour of Pep Guardiola’s rampant chasers who underlined their intent with a dominant 3-0 win over Chelsea.

City’s performance could not have been more contrasting to the one given by the Gunners 24 hours earlier where nerves and apprehension were so clearly in evidence against Bournemouth.

Apoint next week would still keep Arsenal’s noses in front but Ferdinand believes Arteta can ill-afford to rely on the sort of defensive approach that yielded a draw two years ago when the two teams faced off in the closing stages of the 2023/24 season.

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The former Manchester United defender cited abject surrender against PSG last week as evidence of what might happen to Arsenal if they attempt to copy the approach employed by Arne Slot against the Champions League holders.

Ferdinand told his YouTube channel: ‘If you go there and sit back like Liverpool did at PSG the other day it’s slapsville.

‘You’re getting pumped. You can’t do that. Do you win leagues doing that?’

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Adam Scott scored Bournemouth’s winner against Arsenal (Picture: Getty)

Arsenal’s form has tailed off dramatically since their Carabao Cup final defeat against City last month and Ferdinand believes the onus is on Arteta to find a solution to the problems provided by the pressing systems that have blunted the attacking threat of his side in recent weeks.

‘This is glaring the way City set up block all passing lanes, pressing high,’ said Ferdinand. ‘I don’t think Bournemouth went four up the pitch as glaring in exactly the same way.

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‘They were great in terms of blocking passing lanes making Arsenal having to go over it or just panic a little bit and give the ball away.

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Pep Guardiola’s Man City team had too much for Chelsea and Cole Palmer (Picture: Getty)

‘I think is that the blueprint? Bournemouth have copied it their own way. Mikel Arteta and his team haven’t found an answer yet.

‘It wasn’t a good performance. At least get about and put it on some players.’

While Arsenal are back in European action against Sporting Lisbon in midweek, City will have the benefit of a week off to prepare.

On facing Arsenal, Guardiola said: ‘We have seven days. So prepare mentally. Beating Arsenal once is difficult, they proved that all season. So to beat them twice in a margin of three weeks is even more difficult.

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Jeremy Doku scored in Man City’s 3-0 win over Chelsea (Picture: Getty)

‘We play at home, it is a final. Relax and focus on what we need to do through that game. If you win or if you lose everybody knows.

‘We have to talk about what we have to do against a team that defends well, wins duels, attacks also with the long balls, thousand million things that they do brilliantly this season that make them the best team in England – the numbers are there – and the best team in Europe – the numbers are there. We have incredible respect.

‘I have three people in front of me here, did you bet £1 before the Carabao Cup final that we would win? No chance. You were all thinking Arsenal was going to win. We have to control that next Sunday.’

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Rampant Man City can smell Arsenal’s blood in the title race

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Chelsea: Sanchez, Gusto, Fofana, Hato, Cucurella, Caicedo, Santos, Estevao, Palmer, Pedro Neto, Joao Pedro.

Subs: Sharman-Lowe, Adarabioyo, Delap, Essugo, Sarr, Acheampong, Guiu, Lavia, Garnacho.

Man City: Donnarumma, Matheus Luiz, Khusanov, Guehi, O’Reilly, Silva, Rodri, Semenyo, Cherki, Doku, Haaland.

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Subs: Trafford, Reijnders, Ake, Marmoush, Kovacic, Gonzalez, Ait-Nouri, Savinho, Foden.

Referee: Christopher Kavanagh

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