Two-year-old Carson Lees from Marfleet has Congenital Pseudarthrosis (CPT), a rare bone condition causing weak bones prone to fractures

A two year old boy from Marfleet is recuperating following surgery after spending a year living with a broken leg. Carson Lees has Congenital Pseudarthrosis (CPT), a condition that causes weakened bones which are highly susceptible to fractures.

Shortly after he was born, Carson developed an unstable “false joint”, meaning a break was ultimately inevitable. Initially, medical professionals believed Carson had a positional birth defect that could be corrected through movement and physiotherapy.

However, in June 2025, his parents, Carter and Courtney, were woken by agonising screams coming from their son’s bedroom. His leg had fractured and, following numerous tests and hospital appointments, he received a diagnosis of CPT.

Courtney said: “He would’ve been about 14 months old and we woke up and he was absolutely screaming in pain, so we ran into his bedroom. You could clearly see his leg was visibly broken. We rushed him to AandE and they didn’t really know how to deal with it. The Dr in AandE said we’ll put a cast on it. We got home and thought everything was fine, it would heal within 6 weeks. The consultant who had been seeing Carson phoned and said they’d heard Carson has been in AandE, and they think it’s what they call an impending fracture. It basically confirms that it was CPT.”

However, surgery couldn’t proceed until Carson reached two years old, and he spent the previous 12 months in a clamshell cast which required replacement as he developed. The complex limb reconstruction operation lasted more than five hours and, despite the procedure, there’s no certainty Carson’s leg will properly heal, reports Hull Live.

His mother describes him as a cheerful wee lad who manages to find ways of moving about, though he occasionally gets frustrated watching what his nursery pals can do.

Courtney said: “He had to wait for the surgery when he turned two. He had a broken leg for a year on the day of his surgery. But he is literally not bothered, he finds his little ways to get around, he bum shuffles and walks on his knees. He’s really resilient. I think he gets bored and fed up when he sees what other kids do in nursery.

“He’s had it since he was born and it’s all he’s ever known. It was a waiting game for a year and he had to get his clamshell updated whenever he grew out of it. Now it’s just a waiting game. It may break again, and we could try surgery again, but with that comes more risks. It could pose more risk to the leg. If we don’t choose to get the surgery again we are possibly looking at amputation. Fingers crossed it heals.”

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Carson is currently recuperating from his operation and delighting in enjoyable pursuits, such as bowling, alongside his family. He continues using a wheelchair while his leg mends.

Throughout his stay at Sheffield Children’s Hospital, his favourite treat was getting a babycino, or “nino” as he calls it, from the hospital café. Courtney remembers the moment he fractured his leg while merely playing in his cot, explaining she “knew instantly” something was gravely amiss.

She said: “It was just like you were in a different world, like it wasn’t real. You’re expecting to wake up and it’s a normal day. We woke up to him screaming, and immediately you think ‘what’s wrong?’. You could just tell straight away something wasn’t right. Usually we’d get him out and give him a cuddle, but he was laid flat in his cot and you could see how much he was in distress.

“The consultant told us it’s an impending break. Some children with the condition are born with it already broken. It affects people differently, sometimes it can be as they start putting weight on it. They’ve said it will do that in the future. Even if the bone graft works, he’s not going to be able to participate in active sport. It will just break again. It’s just so weak.

“We’re just trying to keep him as busy as possible. He’s not allowed to weight bear and we’ve got to keep him as still as we can. We’ve bought him all new toys that he can sit and play with, without him having to go to them. We took him bowling for the first time the other day in his wheelchair. He had his little ramp and he really enjoyed that. The hospital is so amazing, just lovely people overall who put you at ease. They try to not let you stress and worry. We wanted to do some fundraising for them.”

Courtney and Carter are eager to show their gratitude to Sheffield Children’s Hospital, where Carson underwent his operation, as well as the British Limb Reconstruction Society charity. The couple plan to participate in a series of fundraising activities throughout the summer.

Further information is available at: https://www.gofundme.com/f/supporting-carsons-congenital-pseudoarthrosis-journey.

Kick off was set to take place at 1am

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England vs Mexico has been delayed by at least an hour, it has been confirmed.

The game was originally set to kick off at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City at 1am UK time.

However it has now been confirmed the game has been moved back to at least 2am due to weather in the area.

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A FIFA statement read: “Due to adverse weather conditions in Mexico City, including risk caused by lightning in the vicinity of the stadium, the kick-off of the FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 16 match between Mexico and England has been delayed to 19.00 local time (21:00 EDT).

“The safety and security of all individuals is FIFA’s priority. We thank all fans for their understanding and cooperation.”

There had been speculation on Friday that the game could be moved to an earlier kick off.

This would have seen the game kick off at 7pm UK time on Sunday.

The winner of this game will play Norway, who beat Brazil 2-1 on Sunday evening.

Pubs across England are staying open late to allow people to watch the game, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer saying they can stay open until 5am.

The delay to the kick off will make a late night even later for the fans staying up to watch the match.

England fans pulling an all-nighter to watch the Three Lions play against Mexico have said it is “stupid” not to take the day off on Monday.

Speaking at a watch party in Wembley, north-west London, Lorcan Finn, from Devon, said he had already taken the day off work to stay up for the early-hours kick-off.

The 22-year-old engineer told the Press Association: “I think it’s stupid not to take the day off, unless you work from home.”

Harry Becks, 27, from Ruislip, west London, also said there’s “no chance” he will go to work on Monday, adding: “I already booked the day off.”

Matt, 27, from Richmond, south-west London, who was at the fan zone with his father Terry, 62, from Preston, is also taking annual leave on Monday.

His father Terry told PA: “I’m older, I do not work. I will wake up tomorrow at home, if I’m not dead!”

A 22-year-old woman has died following a skydiving incident near Langar Airfield in Nottinghamshire

A 22 -year-old woman has tragically lost her life following a skydiving accident close to Langar Airfield.

Emergency crews rushed to the location at 12.13pm on Sunday after receiving reports of an incident involving a skydiver.

The woman was discovered in a neighbouring field and declared dead at the scene. Her family have been notified and are receiving support from specially trained officers.

No further casualties were reported and a file is now being compiled for the coroner.

Detective Inspector Rachel Mayfield, of Nottinghamshire Police, confirmed officers are liaising with partner agencies to determine the complete circumstances, reports Nottinghamshire Live.

She said: “This was a tragic incident, and we are working with partners to understand what happened.

“As our investigations continue at the scene, our thoughts are with the woman’s family and everyone else who has been affected by this incident.”

Anyone with information has been urged to contact police on 101, quoting incident 306 of July 5, 2026.

A spokesperson for Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service verified that crews from Bingham Fire Station were summoned to provide assistance at approximately 12.30pm.

They said: “Bingham Fire Station were called to an incident at Langar Airfield at 12.30pm to assist police.

“We remain on scene however looks like we will be leaving shortly.”

The airfield continued to be the centre of emergency operations for several hours while enquiries progressed.

Nowadays, the village offers a more calming setting for families and visitors to enjoy

A charming Cambridgeshire village offers a serene atmosphere but it once used a unique technique to keep rowdy residents in check. Litlington lies close to the county border of Hertfordshire, but it is most definitely claimed by Cambridgeshire.

Historically, the village used a bizarre building known as the village ‘Lock Up’ or the ‘Cage’ called St. Peter’s hole, to hold criminals in the Cage before they were taken to court.

The Cage was built in the 18th-century and is believed to have been last used in 1840. Before 1839, there were no police as we know them today.

The law and the peace of the village used to be enforced by parish constables and the churchwardens. The unpaid constable had many duties – his primary responsibility was to keep the peace and take charge of the parish armour.

The constable used his staff and handcuffs to apprehend offenders and the locals causing mayhem on the streets. He also levied Fines, whipped vagrants, and assisted the churchwardens in their duty of presenting parishioners who failed to attend church regularly.

Litlington’s criminals would be made to sit in the round-topped village Lock Up before being taken to appear at court. It was last used in the 1840s, when the occupant supposedly set fire to the hay which was provided for his own comfort.

Nowadays, the village offers a more calming setting for families and visitors to enjoy. Litlington houses more than 800 residents, according to the 2021 census.

The quaint village hosts a few of its own local amenities including a village shop with a post office, a village hall and a recreation ground. It previously housed a pub called The Crown on Church Street which has since closed down.

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However, house prices in Litlington reflect its popularity. According to Rightmove, the overall average of house prices in the village reached £556,180 over the last year.

In comparison, the average house price in South Cambridgeshire as a whole was £433,000 in April 2026, according to the Office for National Statistics.

He was pronounced dead at the scene following a collision at the Skerries 100 road race on Sunday, with all racing abandoned after the red flag incident

The rider who tragically lost his life following an incident at the Skerries 100 road race on Sunday has been identified as John ‘Plumb’ O’Donovan.

The Cork native was involved in a crash on the second day of the Dublin event, leading to all remaining races being called off after the red flag was raised.

Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene at Duke’s Bend, Baldongan, but the rider was declared dead at the location.

The West Cork Motorcycle Club announced on Sunday night that their member O’Donovan had been killed. Heartbreakingly, he is the second club member to die within recent days, after James Walsh passed away on Friday following his crash at the Tandragee 100.

“It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our dear friend and fellow club member, John “Plumb” O’Donovan,” the West Cork MC stated.

“John was a much-loved character within the West Cork Motorcycle Club and someone who will be deeply missed by everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. He was known for his incredible sense of humour and quick wit, his generosity, and his unwavering friendship. No matter where he went, John had a way of making people smile and bringing others together.

“John’s dedication to racing was second to none. He worked tirelessly to pursue the sport he loved, putting countless hours into preparing, improving, and giving everything he had on the track. His determined riding style earned him respect from fellow competitors, but it never left the circuit.

“Once the racing was over, John was always the first to share a laugh, crack a joke, and enjoy the camaraderie that made the racing community so special. That balance of fierce competitor and genuine friend is how so many of us will remember him.

“Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with John’s wife Valerie, children Sean, Libby and Emily, family, loved ones, and all who are mourning his loss at this incredibly difficult time. Rest easy, Plumb.”

Members of the racing community were swift to honour a ‘wonderful character’ following the devastating announcement.

Fellow racer Eamon McKeown shared an extensive tribute, writing: “It’s extremely hard to believe the news that we lost John O’Donovan at Skerries. Johnny known to most as JD Plumb was a wonderful character who we’ve have known for over 10 years.

“He was like a second father to me and Kevin, anywhere we went Johnny was usually there making sure we had everything we needed , keeping us fed and watered. No favour was too big always there to help out in anyway he could. A fierce competitor when the visor came down , but was always encouraging to me and kept believing that I could go faster.

“Johnny give me the opportunity to move up to senior support over the winter months by letting my buy his trusty old R6 at an extremely good price, without Johnny I wouldn’t have the opportunity to ride Senior Support or ride the Southern 100 this year. We also took on alot of prep work on Johnny’s bike’s heading into 2026 and even had my first ever spin on a Supertwin on the Johnny’s lovely Aprilia.

“At Tandragee I Qualified right beside Johnny on the grid, 0.2 separated us after qualifying, in typical Johnny fashion he was quick to start the craic about the situation both of us giving eachother stick back and forth.

“We are devastated that we have lost another legend, my heart goes out to Johnny’s Wife and his children Sean, Emily and Libby. Until we meet again Johnny, Keep her pinned.”

Earlier on Sunday, the Loughshinny Motorcycle Supporters Club, the organising body behind the races, released a statement expressing that it “regrets to announce a competitor has sadly passed away following a tragic accident that occurred during a race.”

In a statement, Gardaí formally confirmed the fatal incident had taken place.

“Gardai are investigating the death of a man following an incident at a closed racing circuit in Co Dublin on Sunday, July 5,” a garda spokesperson said.

“Shortly before 12:00pm, emergency services and gardai were alerted after participant in a motorcycle racing event in Skerries was involved in a single motorcycle collision at Duke’s Bend, Baldongan.

“The motorcyclist, a man in his 50s, was pronounced dead at the scene.

“The Coroner has been notified,” the statement said.

Forensic Collision Investigators are set to conduct a thorough examination of the scene.

The Skerries 100 is one of Ireland’s most celebrated and long-standing motorcycle road races, making its comeback this year following a four-year absence brought about by soaring insurance costs.

The devastating incident follows closely on the heels of the death of Cork rider Walsh, who lost his life after a serious crash at the Tandragee 100 motorcycle race in Co Armagh.

Mr Walsh was caught up in a grave incident during the Senior Support race at last weekend’s motorcycling event and tragically passed away on Friday.

Earlier this year, Czech rider Kamil Holan also lost his life at the North West 200 road races.

In May, English rider Daniel Ingham died in a crash at the Isle of Man TT event.

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Victory over DR Congo was narrow on paper, with Harry Kane scoring twice in the final 15 minutes, but Thomas Tuchel will have been largely pleased by the efforts of his players. He will need more tonight though, in very taxing conditions. El Tricolor’s home base, one of the greatest stadiums in the world, sits 2,240 metres above sea level. It goes some way to explaining Mexico’s fearsome home record.

The event at Tennants in Leyburn on July 11 will include collector’s items such as petrol pumps and mascots.

Auto fans will be able to view the collection at Tennants’ Leyburn salerooms from July 5 to July 10, with bidding starting from 1.30pm on the day of the sale.

A 1971 Ford Escort Mexico is tipped to be one of the stand-out lots, estimated to reach between £28,000 and £32,000.

1939 Velocette KTS 350 with an old buff logbook dating back to 1955, estimated at £10,000 to £12,000 (Image: Tennants)

First registered in September 1971, the car features a distinctive red and white livery, original V5, and previous MOT certificates.

Another highlight is a concours-condition 1968 MG Midget, extensively upgraded and maintained, estimated at £14,500-£16,500.

For those interested in pre-war motoring, a 1912 8HP Clément Bayard with a detailed history file is also expected to draw attention, with an estimated value of £14,000 to £16,000.

Avery-Hardoll 101 Petrol Pump, repainted in Shell livery and valued at £2,000 to £3,000 (Image: Tennants)

Motorcycle enthusiasts will find plenty to admire, including a 1939 Velocette KTS 350 with an old buff logbook dating back to 1955, estimated at £10,000 to £12,000.

The sale also features a range of petroliana and automobilia.

This includes an Avery-Hardoll 101 Petrol Pump, repainted in Shell livery and valued at £2,000 to £3,000.

Other items include a René Lalique Tete D’aigle car mascot, expected to fetch between £1,500 and £2,000.

Full listings are available on the Tennants website at www.tennants.co.uk.

The privately-owned Quest Kodiak 100 plane reportedly crashed into New York City’s East River on Sunday, 5 June shortly after midday while en route to the seaplane terminal on the city’s east side, according to police

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Eight people have been rescued after a seaplane plunged into a river, marking the second such incident within a single month.

The privately-owned Quest Kodiak 100 aircraft came down into New York City’s East River on Sunday, 5 June, shortly after noon, while travelling towards the seaplane terminal on the city’s east side.

The plane reportedly departed from The Hamptons, an upmarket area on Long Island. The seaplane appeared to have partially overturned, with one wing beneath the water’s surface.

Video footage captured at least five vessels and another seaplane assisting in the rescue operation between Brooklyn and Manhattan.

Two passengers suffered minor injuries as a result of the incident.

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All those on board were pulled to safety and the seaplane was subsequently towed to the docks.

The Kodiak 100 becomes the second seaplane to be recovered from the East River within a month, following a previous incident in which a plane was struck by a wave during take-off near the Throgs Neck Bridge in Queens.

The police department said an investigation into the crash is ongoing.

Pupils at Sacred Heart R.C. Primary School in Westhoughton will watch a full rerun of England’s World Cup clash with Mexico on Monday morning as though it is being shown live.

The match kicks off at 1.00 am, meaning many children are unlikely to watch it before school.

Staff have asked parents not to tell their children the result before they arrive so everyone can enjoy the excitement together with classmates.

The school said via social media: “On Monday 6th July, our children will have the opportunity to experience the excitement of the England v Mexico World Cup match together.

“We’ll be watching a full rerun as though it is live, so we’re asking for one very important favour…

“Please don’t tell your children the score before they come to school on Monday.

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“Let’s help them enjoy all the excitement, drama and celebrations together with their friends.”

Children are invited to bring an England shirt to wear while watching the match but must attend school in their normal uniform for the rest of the day.

The school also said Year Four pupils heading to Manchester on the Peace and Justice Trail should come to school in their usual uniform as normal.

England fans are packing out pubs as they prepare for an epic all-nighter to watch the Three Lions take on Mexico in their last-16 World Cup clash. 

The match kicked off at 2am UK time following a one hour delay due to ‘adverse weather – with pubs allowed to stay open until 5am on Monday. 

Huge crowds have gathered at BOXPARK Wembley where a screening of the highly anticipated game is being shown, as well as in fan zones across the country.

The game could go late into the night amid delays due to thunderstorms, prompting fears fans may be turfed out of pubs before the final whistle if it goes to penalties. 

In Britain, millions of England fans are expected to be late or absent from school and work on Monday, with employers braced for a ‘mass sickie’ after the match at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City.

There were already tired faces in pubs up and down the country as fans waited for kick-off to begin – with some resting their heads on tables surrounded by pints of beer. 

Speaking at a watch party in Wembley, northwest London, Lorcan Finn, from Devon, said he had already taken the day off work to stay up for the early-hours kick-off.

The 22-year-old engineer said: ‘I think it’s stupid not to take the day off, unless you work from home.’

England fans gather at BOXPARK in Wembley as they await kick-off, which has been pushed back to 2am due to thunderstorms

England supporters gather at STACK at St James’ Park in Newcastle ahead of tonight’s fixture

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Nervous faces in Manchester as fans gather to watch England’s match against Mexico 

Huge crowds gather at BOXParty Wembley where a screening of the highly anticipated game will be shown, as well as in fan zones across the country

Harry Becks, 27, from Ruislip, west London, also said there’s ‘no chance’ he will go to work on Monday, adding: ‘I already booked the day off.’

Matt, 27, from Richmond, south-west London, who was at the fan zone with his father Terry, 62, from Preston, is also taking annual leave on Monday.

His father Terry said: ‘I’m older, I do not work. I will wake up tomorrow at home, if I’m not dead!’

Meanwhile, remote workers pulling an all-nighter joked they will just be moving their mouse at work on Monday.

Watching England’s last-16 game against Mexico at BOXPark Wembley in north-west London, Kieran, a finance assistant from Essex, said he is unaffected by the game’s delay to 2am, as he will be working from home.

‘I’m working from home and I live nearby,’ the 23-year-old said, joking: ‘I will just be moving my mouse!’

England fans watching the match in the shadow of Wembley Stadium had said they would wait as long as it takes to see kick-off. 

Kieran, 23, a finance assistant from Essex, said he will stay put at Wembley Boxpark, in north-west London, even if the match is delayed further.

‘I think it’s annoying for England fans here but it’s probably beneficial for the England team,’ he said. 

‘I will stay the whole time even if it’s delayed,’ he added. 

Fans wait for the start of the England match at BOXPark Wembley in London

England fans enjoy a pint as they await kick-off in the vital last-16 clash with Mexico

England fans sing and knock back pints at a fanzone in Manchester ahead of kick-off

Excitement builds among England fans in Newcastle in the early hours of Monday

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England fans gather ton watch the England v Mexico game in Manchester 

Bar staff ahead of a screening of the FIFA World Cup match between England and Mexico at The Rockcliffe Arms, Whitley Bay

England fans are packing out pubs as they prepare for an epic all-nighter to watch the Three Lions take on Mexico in their last-16 World Cup clash

Killey Harvey, a charity worker from west London, also said he will wait, despite having work at 10am on Monday.

The 49-year-old said: ‘I think that it is bad. It should have been earlier. The police are not happy with it because it causes extra trouble.

‘I will stay because I want to seen them play. I’m here to enjoy the match,’ he added.

Asked if he is worried he will be too tired to work, Mr Harvey said: ‘I do not care, this is my choice.’

Despite pubs being given permission to stay open until 5am on Monday, some fans are concerned the game may go on longer if it goes to penalties. 

Lewis Haywood, assistant manager at Bristol-based brewery Bristol Beer Factory, said they would show ‘as much as we can’ of the game amid concerns the game could go beyond 5am if there was extra time and penalties.

He said: ‘We will be open until 5am tops. If it (was delayed) to 3am then we’ll show as much as we can but then we would need to close.

‘This is what’s annoying, they (Fifa) knew they could have done it at 7pm our time. It’s not too bad, it’s a bit annoying, but people are still in good spirits.’

He added: ‘Licensing is only until 5am. We’ll do last orders at 4.30am so if it does go to penalties or anything like that then there’s not much we can do really. So we’ll see what happens.’

In Mexico City, hundreds of thousands of fans are expected to take to the streets following the last-16 showdown.

Police deployed 7,500 officers to the Azteca Stadium and 6,000 more to the city centre in the biggest operation ever seen for an England football match.

It comes after a million people crowded around the Angel of Independence statue in the city centre after Mexico’s match against Ecuador last week, with four people dying in the crush.

Bored and tired England fans at Ultra Warehouse Derby brave the early hours as they prepare to watch England play against Mexico 

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Fans pack out pubs as they wait for the start of the England match against Mexico 

England supporters pose with a replica trophy as they wait for the start of match tonight at The Clock pub in Hebburn

England supporters pack into STACK at St James’ Park in Newcastle in the early hours of Monday 

Mexico have played all of their World Cup matches at their home Azteca stadium – scene of the infamous ‘Hand of God’ goal by Diego Maradona. 

Every seat in the 80,824-capacity arena is set to be equipped with a Mexico flag.

In Britain, ‘Hangover Monday’ could cost the economy millions as workers either fail to show up or spend today being unproductive.

Experts warned of the dangers of driving or doing physical work while exhausted.

Dr Sophie Bostock, from the sleepscientist.com, said: ‘If you’ve been awake for 24 hours and you’re planning to just ‘push through’, your reaction time slows by over 50 per cent.’

Six million staff – almost one in five employees – have taken annual leave, three times more than usual, industry sources said.

With pubs open for business and those watching at home turning on kettles at the same time for half-time cups of tea, National Grid bosses had predicted a sudden demand spike of up to 600MW, the equivalent of one whole nuclear reactor.

A spokesman for the National Energy System Operator said: ‘Demand rises at half-time. Our control room was ready for this moment, using batteries and pumped hydro storage to keep the system balanced.’

Many bars enjoyed a record trading day, from 11am yesterday to 5am this morning.

Mike Kill, CEO of the Night Time Industries Association, which represents pubs and other venues, said: ‘Millions of additional pints will have been sold in pubs across the country.’

Ronnie’s Bar in Hockley, Essex, said: ‘A 1am kick-off on a Monday morning is ridiculous and absolutely brilliant. We stayed open for the game, with big England energy.’