“Cristian’s focus is, and has always been, on recovering as strongly as possible, preparing for the World Cup, and supporting Tottenham Hotspur in every way he can. His commitment to the club, his teammates and the supporters has been evident throughout his time at Tottenham and remains unchanged.”

The public are being asked to avoid the area

Lancashire Police are asking people to avoid a street in Chorley this afternoon (May 24) as they deal with a man on the roof of a property who has ‘refused to come down’.

The force said they were called to Bolton Road in Chorley this morning following reports of a man having climbed on to the roof of a residential property.

He was said to have begun setting small fires and throwing objects from the roof at officers, according to reports.

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Local residents spotted police, fire engines and paramedics parked up on the road, with pedestrians and drivers are being turned away from the scene.

In a full statement, Lancashire Police said: “At 9.16am today (24th May) we were called to Bolton Road in Chorley following reports a man had climbed onto the roof of a property and was refusing to come down.

“Officers have attended the scene and the man has begun throwing objects from the roof and setting small fires. Emergency services, including our colleagues from the fire service, remain at the scene.

“We would ask members of the public to avoid the area whilst efforts are made to bring the incident to a safe conclusion.”

The historical drama was filmed at stunning locations across Derbyshire, Kent and Cambridgeshire.

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An ‘epic’ period drama filmed in Cambridgeshire has been hailed as an ‘outstanding’ production that reduces audiences to tears.

The emotionally powerful film, loosely inspired by genuine historical figures, was shot across numerous breathtaking buildings and countryside settings throughout England.

The overlooked 2008 production from director Justin Chadwick features an impressive ensemble cast, including Natalie Portman, Scarlett Johansson, Eric Bana, Eddie Redmayne, Benedict Cumberbatch, Kirstin Scott Thomas and Mark Rylance.

The IMDb synopsis for the picture simply states: “Two sisters contend for the affection of King Henry VIII.”

The historical drama chronicles the devastating tale of Anne Boleyn (Portman) and her sister Mary Boleyn (Johansson).

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In the film titled The Other Boleyn Girl, both vie for the affections of the perilous monarch Henry Tudor (Bana), notorious for his appalling treatment of his spouses, reports Derbyshire Live.

Viewers flocked to the comments section of Rotten Tomatoes to express their opinions on the production, with one person declaring: “Every scene has been shot brilliantly! The Other Boleyn Girl is a masterpiece.”

“Whoa, shockingly good, a lot better than I expected it to be,” another confessed, while a third remarked: “I cried, and that is a thing per sé, I never cry.”

One audience member noted: “I definitely never expected to like this movie as much as I did. Amazing performances by Johansson and Portman with a really good cast as well. Probably one of the most messed up and tragic love stories I’ve ever seen.”

Another reflected: “It’s a very complex and heartbreaking story. The acting is great, outstanding really. I enjoyed the movie greatly, even though it scared me from time to time. The hardship of literally staying alive in that time frightened me quite a bit.

“It’s a nice epic drama about betrayal,” one viewer remarked, while another added: “Amazing. Brilliant acting, direction and perfect portrayal of the well known and tragic historical story.”

Nevertheless, not everyone was impressed, with one viewer describing it as “overly dramatic and visually unsettling”.

Another contended: “The acting is great but they play so fast and loose with history it is deeply unsatisfying.”

But where was the sweeping Tudor tragedy filmed? Let’s explore some of its most memorable filming locations throughout the UK.

Where was The Other Boleyn Girl filmed?

Cambridgeshire

According to The Worldwide Guide To Movie Locations, the impressive Ely Cathedral, featuring its intricately carved spiral organ stairs, represents the grand ceremonial areas of the palace.

The Cambridgeshire cathedral, situated 12 miles north of Cambridge, was also employed to recreate Westminster Abbey in the 2012 film The King’s Speech.

Derbyshire

The historical drama captured numerous scenes in Derbyshire, particularly around the Peak District.

Multiple Tudor properties were combined to create the interior of the Boleyn family residence, including the historic Haddon Hall, situated just south of Bakewell in Derbyshire.

Meanwhile, Cave Dale, a limestone valley extending south from the village of Castleton, served as the picturesque green valley through which the King and his entourage ride while travelling to the Boleyn estate. Finally, when Mary is exiled from court, she makes her home in the countryside with William Stafford and her children. These sequences were captured at North Lees Hall, Hathersage in Derbyshire’s Peak District.

Kent

The Other Boleyn Girl was filmed across numerous locations throughout Kent, including the stunning Knole House in Sevenoaks, which served as the palace exterior and the rooftops of 16th century London.

The Tower of London sequences featured in the film were not actually captured in the capital, with Dover Castle in Kent substituting for the famous landmark.

Meanwhile, the 14th century Kent manor house of Penshurst Place serves as Baron’s Hall, where Anne is depicted flirting with the king at a banquet.

The Other Boleyn Girl can be rented for £3.49 or bought for £5.99 on Prime Video and Apple TV+.

Cyclists were told they were ‘in a crime scene’ following an e-scooter crash with a police officer near Buckingham Palace.

An area near the royal residence was cordoned off on Friday after the vehicle collided with an officer on Constitution Hill.

The black vehicle and a policeman’s helmet were both discarded at the scene, the BBC reported.

Passing cyclists were told to ‘get out’ of the cordoned area, which they were told was a ‘crime scene’.

The King was not thought to be at the Palace at the time of the incident, as the Union Flag was flying rather than his personal standard.

An air ambulance attended the scene and both the cyclist and the police officer were taken to a major trauma unit, London Ambulance Service confirmed.

Their injuries were not thought to be either life-threatening or life-changing.

A spokesperson said: ‘We were called at 4.01pm today (22 May) to reports of a road traffic collision near Constitution Hill, SW1A.

‘We sent an ambulance crew, incident response officer and dispatched London Air Ambulance via car to the scene.

‘We treated two males at the scene and took them to a major trauma centre as a priority.’

A statement from Met Police said: ‘At around 16:00hrs on Friday, 22 May an e-scooter was involved in a collision with a police officer who was on foot at the eastern end of Constitution Hill next to Buckingham Palace.

‘Both the rider of the e-scooter and the police officer were taken to hospital. Their injuries were assessed as non-life threatening and non-life changing.

‘The scene of the incident was cordoned off while the level of injuries was confirmed.’

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In the grip of severe depression, Phil Wright could not leave his house or even speak to his doctor on the phone.

Because home visits are not guaranteed on the NHS, it meant the father stayed trapped inside for several months without help, while his mental health deteriorated.

Last month, he took his own life – a tragedy his daughter believes could have been prevented if he had access to the right support.

“When my dad passed away, his doctors sent a sympathy card, and I literally ripped it up,” Abbey Wright told The Independent. “I thought if you had done your job properly, you wouldn’t have to give sympathy for what happened.”

Phil’s family realised he desperately needed help last year, when he told them he no longer wanted to be alive.

“He wouldn’t leave the house, he’d never come out, and then in October, he had a breakdown. He was crying, he didn’t want to be here anymore, he just didn’t see the point.”

Ms Wright, who was terrified for her father, called 111 to see if a doctor could come to their home.

She was told that wasn’t possible and her father would have to leave the house or speak to somebody over the phone if he wanted to get help.

“It baffled me,” she said. “I thought, what are we meant to do now? I can’t drag a fully grown man to the doctor, kicking and screaming.”

Despite repeatedly asking for someone to visit, Phil was only able to get phone appointments, and his wife would have to do most of the talking.

“I don’t know how you can assess someone’s mental health on the phone… A phone appointment is not enough to be able to assess the situation,” Ms Wright said.

“You cannot see the anxiety, their body language, their lips trembling; you can’t see any of that on a phone, so you need to see that in person to be able to fully understand they’re not well.”

Ms Wright, who was visiting her father twice a day, said she felt helpless. “It’s like the lights were on, but he wasn’t home. He would just stare into space. He just wasn’t himself at all.

“There’s only so much you can do as a family to try and be there for them. I didn’t know what was going on in his head, my mum certainly didn’t, and I don’t think he did himself.”

She believes that at-home care would have been “hugely” impactful and could have saved her father’s life.

Now, Ms Wright wants to see mandatory home visits for people struggling with severe mental health issues who are unable to leave the house.

“When someone is experiencing extreme mental health issues and cannot leave their home, there should be a mandatory requirement for healthcare professionals to conduct house visits,” she said.

“These individuals need immediate and compassionate face-to-face care, not vague suggestions or impersonal phone calls.”

A spokesperson for Gresleydale Healthcare Centre, Mr Wright’s doctors’ surgery, said: “We were extremely saddened to hear about Mr Wright’s passing, and our heartfelt sympathies and thoughts are with his family and friends.

“Although we are unable to speak about individual cases, the policy of our practice does include the provision of home visits, alongside telephone appointments, for patients who are unable to leave their home. Each case is assessed on an individual basis.

“As part of our normal procedures in circumstances like these, we will review our contacts with Mr Wright and his family in the time leading up to his passing to understand if there are things we could have done differently and if there are any changes to policies or processes needed in the future. A learn from patient safety event has been undertaken and shared with the ICB for learning.

It urged anyone who needs help for a mental health crisis or emergency to call NHS 111.

Gemma Byrne, the policy and influencing manager at mental health charity Mind, said: “For anyone experiencing severe mental health problems, access to the right support is crucial. Where people need face-to-face, human support, we must be able to deliver it.

Last week, the government announced a new mental health strategy that aims to drive a shift from crisis intervention to preventative care as part of its 10-year health plan.

“A decade from now, we cannot still be talking about a system that is overstretched, reactive, and struggling to meet demand,” Ms Byrne said.

“We need a future-focused mental health system that intervenes earlier, responds faster, and delivers high-quality support that reflects the complexity of people’s lives.”

An NHS spokesperson said: “The NHS is continuing to take action to strengthen and improve services for those living with a severe mental illness, but we know there is more to do.

“Every area in England now has new crisis resolution and home treatment teams in place to provide rapid support, including face-to-face care and home visits where clinically appropriate, to ensure people experiencing severe mental health issues can access care in the right setting for their needs.”

If you are experiencing feelings of distress, or are struggling to cope, you can speak to the Samaritans, in confidence, on 116 123 (UK and ROI), email jo@samaritans.org, or visit the Samaritans website to find details of your nearest branch

If you are based in the USA, and you or someone you know needs mental health assistance right now, call or text 988, or visit 988lifeline.org to access online chat from the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. This is a free, confidential crisis hotline that is available to everyone 24 hours a day, seven days a week.If you are in another country, you can go to www.befrienders.org to find a helpline near you

Re-enactors took part in the Eboracum Roman Festival which runs until Sunday, May 31.

They launched arrows and fought with swords and shields during demonstrations in Museum Gardens on Saturday and Sunday.

The actors also demonstrated daily tasks, such as cooking, showing how they were carried out while York was under Roman rule more than 1,800 years ago.

Display of Roman battle techniques in York Museum Gardens during the Roman festival (Image: Gareth Buddo/Furmoto Photography)

David Hare, one of the re-enactors from the Ermine Street Guard, said he was glad to be at the festival dressed in Roman armour – despite the hot weather over the bank holiday weekend.

David, from Southampton, was dressed as a Roman junior officer and the standard bearer, carrying a 2m tall standard that would have been to rally troops in battle.

David Hare, one of the re-enactors from the Ermine Street Guard, during the Roman festival in Museum Gardens, York, on Sunday (May 24) (Image: Dylan Connell)

He wore a helmet, chain mail on his chest and also carried a small shield.

“It’s quite warm,” he admitted, speaking during highs of 25C in Museum Gardens on Sunday (May 24). “It’s quite unpleasant because under the mail armour I’m also wearing a padded armour over the top of a woollen tunic.  

“I could moan about the temperature, but I have to remember that the Roman soldiers who were at Masada in Judea – what is now Israel – were wearing exactly the same equipment.”

Families watched on as the Romans performed and marched around the gardens.

Children also had the chance to dress as Roman legionaries and charge across the Museum Gardens’ lawn during the ‘Kids Barbaric Battle’.

Bethany Cadell with her children Arthur, six, and Rupert, three, during the Roman festival in Museum Gardens, York, on Sunday (May 24) (Image: Dylan Connell)

Bethany Cadell, from Easingwold, attended with her children Arthur, six, and Rupert, three, who brought with them homemade shields and swords.

“It’s been great,” she said. “The re-enactors have all been wonderful – answering questions and showing the kids all the swords and things.”

People experience the Roman camp in York Museum Gardens (Image: Gareth Buddo/Furmoto Photography)

Bethany said her children are interested in history and visit key events in York, such as the JORVIK Viking Festival during the February half-term.

“Arthur is big into history – he loves history – so this is the second time we’ve been to [the Roman festival],” she said.

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Events will continue across York throughout the rest of the Roman festival.

These include a Roman walking tour of York, led by Uncomfortable York, on Saturday, May 30, and a screening of Gladiator at City Screen on Sunday, May 31, to close the festival.

The festival is organised by the York Museums Trust and its partners including York Archaeology, York Minster, Roman Bath Museum, Uncomfortable York, the University of York and City Screen.

Clare Alton-Fletcher, participation and learning manager at York Museums Trust and organiser of the Roman Festival, said the festival “always offers a fantastic experience for partners across the city to come together and showcase the best of York’s history”.