Lisa Denton from North Shields will “always be remembered, loved, and never forgotten”, her family say, weeks after the fatal incident on Russell Street on January 24.

The 40-year-old suffered a head injury during the alleged altercation shortly after 10pm, and was rushed to hospital but died the following morning.

Liam Moor, 19, of Telford Street in the East Howdon area, was later arrested and charged with one count of manslaughter.

A woman, aged in her 50s, was also arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender. She has since been released on police bail pending further enquiries.

Lisa’s heartbroken family have today (February 5) issued a tribute to her life, as an investigation into her death continues.

They said: “Lisa was the kind of person whose personality truly shone warm, genuine, and full of life, with a dry sense of humour that could catch you off guard and leave you smiling long after.

“She had a way of making people feel seen and welcomed, whether they were lifelong friends or someone she’d just met.

“Her quiet wit, honesty, and strength left a lasting impression on everyone around her. Lisa wasn’t just loved – she was adored by friends, family, and her work family who knew her dedication and heart firsthand.

“She loved life deeply and lived it with purpose. The gym was one of her happy places, a reflection of her drive, discipline, and commitment to bettering herself. Lisa was a good, honest, and hardworking person who took pride in everything she did.

“She showed up for the people she loved, worked tirelessly, and carried herself with integrity and kindness, often paired with that unmistakable dry humour that made even ordinary moments lighter.

“Lisa’s life was taken under tragic circumstances, far too soon, and the loss has left an ache that words can barely hold. But what remains is her spirit – strong, loving, and unforgettable.

“Her legacy lives on in the countless lives she touched, the love she gave so freely, and the memories and smiles she leaves behind. Lisa will always be remembered, loved, and never forgotten.”

Officers from Northumbria Police are now appealing for further witnesses to come forward as part of the probe.

Detective Inspector Andrew Miller, of the Force’s Major Investigation Team, said: “This was a tragic incident where a woman has sadly lost her life, and our thoughts remain with Lisa’s family at this time.

“There was a substantial amount of activity in the area on Saturday evening, with multiple members of the public and vehicles passing at the time of the incident.

“It’s imperative that we speak with any key witness who may have information about this incident. We need to understand the full picture around what happened that evening.

“No matter how insignificant you think your information might be – it could prove crucial to our investigation.”

He added: “I’d like to take this opportunity to remind everyone not to speculate on details of the incident online – what might seem like an innocent social media post, could disrupt a live investigation.

“Thank you for your ongoing support and co-operation.”

A force spokesperson added: “Anyone with information is asked to send Northumbria Police a direct message on social media, or by using live chat and report forms on the Force’s website.

“Those unable to make contact in these ways can call 101. Please quote reference number: NP-20260124-1052.”

The video, taken on Plodder Lane in Farnworth, shows a grey Nissan Juke blocked in by two police cars – one in front and one in back.

But instead of leaving the vehicle, the driver slams into the car in front before ramming into the one behind, dislodging them so they can make their escape.

The video was shared widely on social media (Image: Jack Khan/Facebook)

The incident was shared on Facebook, and two police officers can be seen leaving their vehicles before the car plows through the car in front and drives off.

They begin approaching the car before backing off when the vehicle starts picking up speed.

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) have been contacted for more information but were unable to confirm the details of the incident.

An 18-year-old man has since been arrested over the incident

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A student who was fatally stabbed in broad daylight in an horrific attack outside of a university building earlier this week has been named in tributes following his death.

Flowers and handwritten messages have been laid at the scene, where residents have been paying their respects since the attack on Tuesday (February 3), reports Leicestershire Live.

Police said the victim, a man in his twenties, was stabbed on Oxford Street, directly outside De Montfort University’s Innovation Centre. An 18‑year‑old has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody as detectives continue their inquiries.

Tributes at the scene of the incident on Wednesday morning named the victim as Khaleed. A note attached to flowers laid at the site read: “To Khaleed and family. I am so saddened that your life has been taken too soon. My thoughts are with your family and friends.”

Another floral tribute, left by DMU’s vice chancellor, Katie Normington, who said on Wednesday: “We are devastated by the tragic death of one of our students. Our thoughts are with everyone who is affected by what has happened.

“We are offering direct support to students, staff and the family of the victim. We are working with Leicestershire Police as they investigate this tragic incident.”

All cordons in the area have now been removed, after a large one was set up by Leicestershire Police. Multiple roads were closed while their investigations took place, with police searching bushes and bins.

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Gunmen killed scores of people during an attack on two villages in Western Nigeria in one of the deadliest assaults in the West African country in recent months.

The attack on Tuesday evening targeted the neighboring villages of Woro and Nuku, in Kwara state. A lawmaker who represents the area said that at least 162 people were killed, while Amnesty International said the gunmen killed over 170 people, razed homes and looted shops. The rights group deplored “a stunning security failure.”

There has been a surge of deadly attacks and kidnappings by Islamic militants and armed gangs in Nigeria in recent months, as the country’s overstretched military has struggled to contain an array of security challenges.

Here’s what to know about the deadly attacks.

Nigeria faces overlapping security crises

Nigeria is in the grip of a complex security crisis, including an insurgency by Islamic militants and a surge in kidnappings for ransom by criminal gangs.

For years, so-called “bandits” have mainly been active in northwestern Nigeria, but they have recently been moving to other parts of the country including Kwara state.

Islamic militants have also been increasingly active in Kwara as a decades-long insurgency, which until recently mostly affected northeastern Nigeria, has spilled over to western and central regions.

The most notorious are the homegrown jihadis Boko Haram, who took up arms in 2009 to fight Western education and impose their radical version of Islamic law. Boko Haram killed at least 36 people in northeastern Nigeria last week during separate attacks.

Other extremist armed groups in Nigeria also include at least two affiliated with the Islamic State: a Boko Haram offshoot known as the Islamic State West Africa Province, and the Islamic State Sahel Province, known locally as Lakurawa, which is mostly prominent in the northwest.

Extremist groups suspected of being behind the attacks

No group has claimed responsibility for the Tuesday attacks.

Mohammed Omar Bio, the area’s representative in parliament, said the attacks were carried out by the Islamic State group-affiliated Lakurawa.

James Barnett, a researcher at the Washington-based Hudson Institute, said the attack was more likely perpetrated by the Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad, a Boko Haram faction that has been responsible for other recent massacres in the area.

Kwara State Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq said Tuesday’s attack was likely carried out in response to recent counter-terrorism operations in the region.

AbdulRazaq said the attack was an attempt to distract security forces “who have successfully hunted down several terrorist and kidnapping gangs across many parts of the state.”

Attacks come as US intensifies response to the security crisis

The attacks came days after the United States took military action against armed groups in Nigeria.

On Tuesday, the head of U.S. Africa Command said the United States had sent a small team of military officers to Nigeria. Gen. Dagvin R.M. Anderson said the deployment came at Nigeria’s request and was focused on intelligence support.

Nigeria has been in the diplomatic crosshairs of the U.S. in recent months following threats by U.S. President Donald Trump to attack the country, alleging it is not doing enough to protect its Christian citizens.

While Christians have been among those targeted, analysts say the majority of victims of armed groups are Muslims in Nigeria’s Muslim-majority north, where most attacks occur.

But the diplomatic tensions have since been reworked into cooperation between the two countries. In December, U.S. forces launched airstrikes on IS-affiliated militants in Nigeria.

Last month, Nigeria’s government said the U.S. has pledged to deliver outstanding military equipment purchased by the country over the past five years, including drones and helicopters. Some of the equipment was delayed in recent years over concerns about possible human rights abuses by Nigeria’s security forces.

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Banchereau reported from Dakar, Senegal.

The signals at the crossroads of Bradshawgate, Manchester Road, Trinity Street and Bridgeman Place are not working this morning, February 5.

Traffic could be seen at around 8.45am struggling to pass the junction from all directions, with drivers having to give way to each other, sometimes at the last minute.

Traffic lights (Image: Newsquest)

The Bolton News has contacted Bolton Council for comment on this incident and when it is expected to clear.

If you see a traffic light junction which is down, approach with extreme caution and only proceed when it is safe.

“When Brooky came in,” Root said of his captain. “He went through the gears and showed exactly what he is capable of doing. You saw his full array of shots, his ability and it’s a joy to watch from the other end.”

After a difficult recent period for Brook, in which he has spoken about the need to “regain the trust” of his team-mates following his altercation with a nightclub bouncer in Wellington, to score a match-winning century in a series decider is well-timed and fitting for a player of his ability.

So too is the series win a feather in the cap for his blossoming captaincy. England had not won an overseas ODI tour since beating Bangladesh in 2023 and across their last 17 ODIs they had won only five. By contrast, Sri Lanka have been close to unbeatable at home in recent years, winning 11 and drawing one of their last 12 series.

“I think he’s been excellent in every aspect,” Root said of Brook’s captaincy. “He’s grown throughout the three games and he didn’t panic tonight when they got off to an absolute flyer.

“It’s easy to do when you’re on top but when a team throws a few punches back at you to stay calm and manage it like he did was another example of why I think he’s going to be an excellent captain in white-ball cricket… I think he’s gone a long way to earning that trust back, he certainly has in the dressing room.”

The win also gives England much-needed world ranking points, with their recent record leaving them languishing in eighth place and at risk of failing to qualify automatically for the ODI World Cup in 2027.

Along with Root, who passed fifty for the third time this series on his way to a 20th ODI century, the pair lifted England to a fantastic total of 357 for three with a partnership of 191 from 113 deliveries.

But as so often feels the case with Brook, the two most common questions that spring to mind when watching him are first, “How does he do that?” Then shortly after, “And why has he done that?”

Upon reaching three figures, Brook appeared to replicate a “beer smash” celebration that was initially made famous by a WWE wrestler named Stone Cold Steve Austin.

EcoJet Airlines, an electric airline, has appointed liquidators following a reported bid to raise £20 million.

A Scots airline has ceased all operations with liquidators appointed by a court.

EcoJet Airlines, an electric airline, has appointed liquidators following a reported bid to raise £20 million. The firm was launched in 2023 by Entrepreneur Dale Vince, who is also a prominent Labour Party donor.

It planned an Edinburgh to Southampton route with mainland Europe and long-haul flights for the future. Speaking at the time of launch, Mr Vince said: “This is a vital frontier in the move to net zero, green living, whatever you choose to call it – and it’s absolutely doable. It’s a matter of when not if.”

However, documents show a petition was brought to Edinburgh Sheriff Court “craving the court that Ecojet Airlines Limited be wound up by the court and joint interim liquidators appointed”. The Herald reports that Paul Dounis and Mark Harper, of Opus Restructuring were appointed provisional liquidators.

Opus said the move followed a “voluntary liquidation initiated by the company’s board”.

It added: “EcoJet was a start-up business and has no material assets. The members have elected to fund the liquidation process to ensure that the company’s employees receive their full statutory entitlements.”

EcoJet Airlines was previously hailed as “the world’s first electric airline”. Ecotricity said on its website at the time of the launch: “The move marks the beginning of an aviation revolution by making net-zero, emission-free air travel possible for the first time.”

It added: “EcoJet’s fleet will comprise conventional planes retrofitted with hydrogen-electric powertrains. Once converted, the aircraft will operate with the same power output as before, but with a one-hundred percent reduction in CO2 emissions.

“The decision to repurpose old planes rather than build new models from scratch will save 90,000 tonnes of carbon per year. The only byproduct will be water, which can be captured and released into the lower atmosphere to avoid the harmful effects of contrails.”

Mr Vince gave Labour £5.5m in multiple donations between 2022 and 2024.

The genuinely impressive Super Bright light from Exposure is the headlamp I’d buy for my bicycle if I ever went on the long adventures I plan in my head. As it stands, I rarely cycle further than the supermarket, and this extra-bright version of the Strada MK12 (reviewed above) is overkill.

At 1,700 lumens, it feels like the headlamp on a small motorcycle, properly lighting up paths that are otherwise pitch black. Like the RS we tested, the SB has several modes and a handy remote button that plugs into the charging port.

The shape of the beam, which has been made to resemble that of a car headlight, provides excellent forward illumination while also making your position known to cars far away – useful if you plan to ride on rural B-roads, less so if you live in the suburbs.

For casual users, this is too powerful and expensive, but for serious cyclists in need of better illumination of dark roads, it’s difficult to beat even at this price point. 

With a reputation for reliability and build quality, Exposure’s exemplary customer service and British-built robustness is worth investing in if you expect to rely on this light in treacherous situations.

Key specifications

• Output (max): 1,700 lumens
• Beam: Road-optimised (narrow and wide)
• Run time: Up to 36 hours
• Power: USB-C rechargeable
• Water resistance: IP65

Iain Booker had likely ‘fallen a number of times’

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Tributes have been paid to a “much‑loved and respected” teacher following his sudden death caused by a severe brain injury.

Iain Booker, 52, of Clayton West, was regarded as a “cornerstone” of his West Yorkshire school, where he spent nearly three decades, becoming known as a favourite among pupils, leading much‑anticipated ski trips with what colleagues called his “infectious enthusiasm”.

An inquest in Bradford heard that Mr Booker suffered an acute subdural haematoma, a severe brain injury believed by assistant coroner Peter Merchant to have resulted from a fall. His death was recorded as accidental, reports Yorkshire Live.

The Huddersfield teacher was discovered unresponsive at his home in the early hours of November 26 last year, having recently taken time away from work due to ill health.

Iain was described as kind, loving, generous and caring in a heartfelt message from his wife, Jayne, who also referenced his passion for sports such as rugby, cricket, cycling, squash and following Huddersfield Town.

His family told police they feared he had been “secretly drinking” and appeared to have had some issues after an officer attended the home on November 26, but suspicious circumstances were ruled out in their findings.

A post-mortem examination determined that Iain’s death arose from the head injury, but with alcohol-related liver cirrhosis as a contributory cause. A pathologist said there was evidence that Iain had fallen a number of times and it was possible that he had suffered a seizure.

Tests showed there was no alcohol present in his system at the time of his death. Outwood Academy in Hemsworth, near Pontefract, paid tribute to Iain in a statement made by principal James Pape.

“Iain was a cornerstone of our school for nearly 30 years,” the headteacher described. “To many, he was more than just a teacher; he was a mentor, a coach, and a constant source of encouragement. Having served our community for such a significant length of time, Iain holds the rare distinction of having taught multiple generations of the same families.

“He was a familiar face not just in the corridors of the Academy, but across the wider Hemsworth community. We know that many of you – students, parents and members of our community – will have your own fond memories of Iain.

“Whether it was his competitiveness and passion on the sidelines of countless sports fixtures, or his infectious enthusiasm while leading school ski trips, his dedication to giving our students the best opportunities outside the classroom was unwavering.

“His loss will be felt deeply by his colleagues, many of whom have worked alongside him for decades, and by the students he championed every day.”

Mr Pape added that the school’s “thoughts and heartfelt sympathies are with Iain’s family and friends at this incredibly sad time.”

Savannah Guthrie said: “Our mom is a kind, faithful, loyal, fiercely loving woman of goodness and light. She’s funny, spunky and clever. She has grandchildren that adore her and crowd around her and cover her with kisses. She loves fun and adventure. She is a devoted friend. She ‌is full of kindness and knowledge. Talk to her and you’ll see.”