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It is packed full of treats and community

A pink box full of sweet treats has been causing a bit of a stir on social media, and there’s more to it than meets the eye.

The Cake Shed in Donaghadee is absolutely packed full of delicious baked goods. It ranges from cookie pies and cheesecakes to cupcakes and school cakes.

The idea came to Lyndsay Smyth, an experienced baker, when her friends asked her to make various baked treats. With a background in baking birthday and wedding cakes, she wanted to offer everyone the chance to get their hands on her sweet treats in the simplest way possible.

It all “fell into place” when her friend had a larder cupboard going spare, and she decided to turn it into The Cake Shed. All it took was a lick of paint and some enhancements, like the money box, to bring it to life.

However, there’s a little more to this pink cake shed than meets the eye because the team also use some of the money they make to support great causes. At the end of 2025, they made a donation of toys to Little Heroes, which is an independent Charity supporting the Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children.

Lyndsay and the team, which is made up of friends and even her son, have been delighted about the recent attention their project has received. Saying that it “has blown them out of the water” because people are travelling from far and wide to sample the baked goods.

The Cake Shed runs on an honesty system, which means you can go along, pick what you’d like to buy, and leave the money in an envelope. There is also the option to send the money directly to the team running it if you have forgotten cash. The team behind it have said that the system is working really well and there have been no issues with it so far.

The Cake Shed is open Monday to Friday, so it is the perfect spot to pick up your weekend treat. It opens from 10 am to 8 pm each day. Although she has recommended being quick, as they have been known to sell out, especially with best sellers like the cookie pies.

The box has received a full 5-star food hygiene rating from the council and also clearly displays all allergens. It is like a small bakery with a twist.

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Liverpool vs Man City preview

It’s been a title battle in recent seasons but with the Reds out the picture for that, City are the ones needing the win to keep within touching distance of Arsenal.

Both teams arrive at the game fresh off the back of thumping Newcastle, with Arne Slot’s side 4-1 winners last weekend in the league.

Having beaten Qarabag 6-0 in the midweek previously too, it’s been a great response having been beaten by Bournemouth in the league.

It’s eight unbeaten now at home for Liverpool but the three draws in there to Sunderland, Leeds and Burnley sort of epitomises their campaign.

For City, their win over the Toon came in midweek when securing their spot in next month’s Carabao Cup final.

Pep Guardiola’s men somehow managed to throw away a dominant, first half 2-0 lead to draw 2-2 and have again fallen six points behind Arsenal in the table heading into the weekend.

They’ve already beaten Liverpool comfortably this season and anything less than three points here could see them fall too far behind in their title pursuit.

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US civil rights lawyer and activist Nekima Levy Armstrong says she was “disgusted” after the White House posted an image of her arrest which was edited to show her in tears.

She was detained for organising a protest against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in a Minnesota church last month.

BBC Verify’s Jake Horton spoke to Levy Armstrong about the manipulated image and the backlash she has faced.

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Savannah Guthrie released a new video on Instagram addressing the suspected kidnapper who abducted her mother, Nancy.

In the 20-second video, she says that her family has “received your message” and “will pay” for their mother’s return.

“We received your message and we understand,” the Today anchor said. She was joined by her brother, Camron and sister Annie, with the siblings all holding hands.

She included the same caption on the video that she has in all of her previous videos: “Bring her home.”

“We beg you now to return our mother to us, so that we can celebrate with her,” Guthrie said. She added that her mother is “very valuable to us” and “we will pay.”

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On Wednesday, the family addressed the suspected kidnapper for the first time in another video address.

“Our mom is our heart and our home. She’s 84 years old. Her health, her heart, is fragile. She lives in constant pain. She is without any medicine. She needs it to survive, and she needs it not to suffer,” Guthrie said in the video.

In Wednesday’s video, Guthrie said that she and her family “have heard the reports about a ransom letter in the media” and that “as a family, we are doing everything that we can.”

“We are ready to talk,” she said.

Guthrie then asked for proof that her mother was still alive.

“However, we live in a world where voices and images are easily manipulated. We need to know without a doubt that she is alive and that you have her. We want to hear from you and we are ready to listen,” she said. “Please. Reach out to us.”

On Thursday, Camron posted his own video on behalf of his family, asking the suspected kidnappers to contact them.

“Whoever is out there holding our mother, we want to hear from you. We haven’t heard anything directly,” he said in the video. “We need you to reach out and we need a way to communicate with you so we can move forward. But first, we have to know that you have our mom. We want to talk to you and we are waiting for contact.”

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The new message from Guthrie’s family comes just one day after President Donald Trump told reporters that “some answers” were possibly coming regarding the suspected kidnapping.

“We have some clues that I think are very strong, and I think we could have some answers coming up fairly soon,” Trump said.

He did not provide further details.

On Tuesday, the Pima County Sheriff’s Department acknowledged reports that there was a ransom note sent to news outlets making demands for Nancy Guthrie’s release, and noted that it was “following all leads.”

The sheriff, Chris Nanos, told CBS News on Monday that he believes Nancy Guthrie was abducted. Bloodstains, confirmed to belong to Nancy Guthrie, were located outside her home in the Tucson, Arizona area.

“I believe she was abducted, yes,” Nanos said. “She didn’t walk from there. She didn’t go willingly.”

Cristiano Ronaldo has missed a second straight game with Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr as he continues his strike.

Ronaldo, 41, returned to training this week but was not in the matchday squad named by boss Jorge Jesus.

The Portuguese forward missed his side’s game against Al Riyadh on Monday but football officials had hoped he would play against Al Ittihad on Friday.

According to Sky Sports News, officials felt Friday’s fixture would be too big to miss and believe his strike is harming the image of the Saudi Pro League (SPL).

It is further reported the five-time Ballon d’Or winner feels his side are not being backed financially as much as their title rivals Al Hilal.

Both clubs are owned by The Public Investment Fund (PIF), Saudi Arabia‘s sovereign wealth fund.

Al Nassr recorded their second successive victory without Ronaldo, beating Al Ittihad by 2-0 thanks to goals from Sadio Mane and Angelo Gabriel.

They now lie second in the SPL, one point behind Al Hilal.

Ronaldo is earning a reported £500,000 a day in the Middle East and has 18 months remaining on his deal.

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The Saudi Pro League had publicly warned the ex-Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus star before the game.

‘No individual determines decisions beyond their club’

A spokesperson for the SPL said: “The Saudi Pro League is structured around a simple principle: every club operates independently under the same rules.

“Clubs have their own boards, their own executives and their own football leadership. Decisions on recruitment, spending and strategy sit with those clubs, within a financial framework designed to ensure sustainability and competitive balance. That framework applies equally across the league.

“Cristiano has been fully engaged with Al Nassr since his arrival and has played an important role in the club’s growth and ambition. Like any elite competitor, he wants to win. But no individual – however significant – determines decisions beyond their own club.”

They added: “Recent transfer activity demonstrates that independence clearly. One club strengthened in a particular way. Another chose a different approach. Those were club decisions, taken within approved financial parameters.

“The competitiveness of the league speaks for itself. With only a few points separating the top four, the title race is very much alive. That level of balance reflects a system that is working as intended.

“The focus remains on football – on the pitch, where it belongs – and on maintaining a credible, competitive competition for players and fans.”

Other flood alerts have been issued across the county

A flood warning has been issued in Peterborough, with other alerts in place across Cambridgeshire. Some places in the fllod alerts areas could experience flooding, and those within the flood warning zone are being told to “act now”, according to GOV.UK.

A flood warning has been issued today (February 7) for North Bank Road alongside the River Nene, east of Peterborough and west of Dog-in-a-Doublet Sluice. Further rainfall is forecast today and tomorrow, and river levels will remain high.

The site says that during periods of high tide, the River Nene will be unable to discharge into the sea, resulting in tide lock conditions. This is likely to lead to localised flooding of the North Bank Road, between Peterborough and Rings End.

The GOV.UK flood alert page says: “Whilst this Flood Warning is in force, the Local Authority will close North Bank Road. Diversionary routes have been put in place and further updates will be available through local media. We are closely monitoring the situation. Refer to Local Authority website for road closures.”

Less severe flood alerts will affect the following areas, according to GOV.UK.

Alconbury Brook

Areas most at risk are around Alconbury Brook at Hamerton, The Alconburys, Little Stukeley and Brampton. You are advised to move cars out of these flood risk areas.

Ellington Brook

Areas most at risk are around Ellington Brook at Spaldwick, Ellington and Brampton. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.

Hundred Foot Washes

Higher river levels could lead to flooding. As of 7:30am, the causeway at Sutton Gault has around 21cm of water on the road.

Lower River Cam

Areas most at risk of flooding are around the River Cam from Stapleford to Waterbeach. Rising river levels could lead to flooding.

Lower Nene

River levels remain high following recent rainfall. Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.

Upper River Cam

Rising river levels today may lead to flooding. Areas most at risk are those around the River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades.

River Great Ouse in Cambridgeshire from Brampton to Earith

Areas most at risk are around the River Great Ouse from Brampton to Earith, including Back Brook, Hall Green Brook, Parsons Drove Drain, Swavesey Drain and Wadsbys Folly. Access to properties in Berry Lane, Godmanchester may also be affected.

Wharton Construction hopes to “breathe new life” into the former St John Church in Darlington, which closed in 2023. 

Plans submitted to Darlington Borough Council detail the applicant’s bid to transform the Grade-II listed building into an “inspiring, contemporary workplace while honouring its ecclesiastical character and social history”. 

The Neasham Road building had served the community as a church for 173 years and is a well-known landmark in the town for its bulky square outline as it sits on the town centre’s highest spot at Bank Top.

How the redeveloped church building could look. (Image: Wharton Construction)

Wharton Construction said the proposed redevelopment would follow improvements at the Hippodrome Theatre, Business Central campus and the forthcoming railway station gateway.

By creating the shared working space, the applicant hopes to “foster a thriving community hub where office tenants can collaborate by supporting growing businesses”. 

The proposals include a change of use from church to office, the removal of redundant pews, the organ and associated fittings, and the introduction of a new mezzanine structure to provide additional floor area. 

New lifts, ramps and stair elements are proposed to improve accessibility. All significant architectural features would be retained and celebrated, Wharton Construction said. 

A planning statement adds: “The proposal represents a balanced and considered approach to heritage-led regeneration. Preserving the special architectural and historic interest of St John’s Church while enabling a viable new use that meets contemporary needs. 

“The development will secure the long-term future of the building, deliver clear social and economic benefits, and accord with both national and local planning policy, making it a positive and appropriate form of development.”

Darlington Borough Council will consider the planning application in due course. 

The supermarket giant issued an urgent recall for the Red & Pink Harlequin Super Snuggly Teddy Duvet Set as it may contain metal pins originating from the manufacturing process.

This means that the duvet poses a risk of cutting users and doesn’t meet the requirement of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.

In light of this, Asda is urging anyone who bought the single, double, or king duvet to ‘stop using it immediately’ and have pulled it from their shelves online and in-store.

Asda recalls ‘super snuggly’ duvet over ‘laceration risk from metal pins’ (Image: Kennedy News & Media)

The recall affects the Red and Pink Harlequin Teddy Single with the barcode number 5063089974438, Red and Pink Harlequin Teddy Double with the barcode number 5063089974445 and the Red and Pink Harlequin Teddy King with the barcode number 5063089974452.

Shoppers who bought the duvet, which was sold between August 2025 and January 2026, are urged to return it to the store they purchased it from for a full refund.

An Asda spokesperson said: “It’s been identified that a small number of products may contain metal pins originating from the manufacturing process.

“The presence of these foreign metal components poses a risk of laceration to users.

“The product doesn’t meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005, so we have taken the decision to recall the products.

“If you’ve purchased a Red & Pink Harlequin Super Snuggly Teddy Duvet Set, please bring it back to your nearest store where you will be given a full refund.

“You don’t need your receipt. The product was sold between August 2025 and January 2026.

“We are very sorry for any inconvenience caused. If you’d like any further information, please contact: Asda Customer Relations – 0330 053 0111.”