Patients at Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust have been having their say on which staff should be recognised at the Trust’s annual Our Stars awards.
Each year patients visiting hospitals in Scunthorpe, Grimsby and Goole and accessing the community services run by the Trust are asked to nominate their NHS heroes for the ‘Patients’ Choice Award’.
Patients and their loved ones were asked to put forward individual staff members or teams that made a real difference to their experience and created a lasting impression on them.
A panel of patients met recently to shortlist three finalists:
Nicola Barrell, neonatal intensive care unit, Grimsby hospital - the patient who nominated Nicola said: “Nikki is an amazing lady. My little girl, who has just turned one, was in neonatal for a brief spell when she was first born. Nikki made a lasting impression on me because you could see she had a passion about her role and was highly skilled in it. Not only that she’s got the ability to make even the scariest of times less worrisome with a shoulder to cry on and support for parents as well as devotion for her tiny patients. I was very poorly post-delivery and ordered to bed to rest. There was no way that was going to happen easily and she knew I’d break orders to come up to the unit to be with my baby as her shift ended. The delight and glee and tears that I had when she arranged for my daughter to be cared for at my bedside with me doing as much as I possibly could... you know it’s not often someone can be so kind and think of the bigger picture rather than just the task in hand. I’ve thanked her many times over and still a year later I tear up at the compassion and kindness she showed me during one of the most scariest moments of my life. I’m forever thankful to her, she will always be remembered as an amazing nurse who helped my daughter and I bond at a difficult time and guided us both through and out the other end with laughter smiles and lots of support. She is simply amazing. A true diamond of the NHS.”
Ward C1 Holles (medicine ward), Grimsby hospital - the patient who nominated the ward said: “My mother received excellent care at the end of her life on C1 Holles Ward. As a nurse with over 40 years’ experience and having spent over 12 hours a day with my mother for the two week period she was receiving care in the hospital, I am well placed to observe and show appreciation for such outstanding care. It really was some of the best nursing care I have seen. From the ward sister Sarah, staff nurse Carol (a brilliant nurse who listened and supported me) as well as student nurse Trish (who brought in her son’s bingo game and brought the ward together to enjoy a bank holiday game), the consultant who made time for me and many other kind and extremely professional nurses. My mother was treated with respect despite her dementia and I saw the difference first hand in allaying her fears (terrors) by treating her in this kind way. This quality of care appears to stem from the high standard the ward sister sets and it must be a beacon to other wards in the hospital.”
Neonatal intensive care unit community team at Scunthorpe hospital (Sue Eagles and Claire South) - the patient who nominated Sue and Claire said: “Sue and Claire both made bringing my daughter home a less frightening experience. I had spent 12 weeks in NICU with my daughter Erin as she was born premature at 28 weeks and three days due to pre-eclampsia (I was cared for by Scunthorpe for nearly four weeks prior to delivery, who were also fantastic). Not only was my daughter on home oxygen that took some organisation from NICU staff and the community team, she was on a number of different medications, of which one needed to be refrigerated and discarded after seven days and it had to come from the hospital chemist. Sue and Claire made sure I always had the medication (they even dropped it off on some occasions). I knew that they were always at the end of the phone if I had any concerns with Erin. I once read somewhere that not all superheroes wear capes. We all remember the staff on the ward, the consultants and paediatricians but tend to forget how important the community team are in getting things back to normal. From the bottom of my heart I would like to say thank you.”
The winner of the Patient’s Choice Award category will be revealed alongside nine other staff awards at the Our Stars 2016 event at the Forest Pines Hotel and Golf Resort on Friday October 7.
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Patients at Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust have been having their say on which staff should be recognised at the Trust’s annual Our Stars awards.


Hospital staff picked by patients as their ‘stars’


Former England striker Alan Shearer is urging Wayne Rooney to retire from international duty to help his Manchester United career, reports The Sun.
Rooney was named in Sam Allardyce’s first England squad yesterday as a midfielder.
West Ham winger Michail Antonio, 26, is also celebrating after earning his first England call-up, It vindicated his decision to turn down repeated offers to play for Jamaica.
Chelsea have had a bid for Real Madrid playmaker James Rodriguez, 25, rejected but - Madrid president Florentino Perez would be open to a £60m deal, reports the Daily Mirror.
It could open up a rift with manager Zinedine Zidane, who has said the Colombia international will stay at the Bernabeu. (Daily Express)
Manchester United are considering a £1m bid for Sheffield United forward Dominic Calvert-Lewin, 19. (Daily Mail)
The club also hope to bring in two defenders, with Southampton’s Jose Fonte, 32, and Monaco’s Brazil international Fabinho, 22, the leading candidates. (Daily Record)
But United manager Jose Mourinho could still miss out on Fabinho, who is more likely to remain with Monaco than move to Manchester. (Daily Express)

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Former England striker Alan Shearer is urging Wayne Rooney to retire from international duty to help his Manchester United career, reports The Sun.


A women who was dazzled by full-beam headlights when she drove her car into a hedge was over the drink drive limit, a court has heard.
Varaporn Parkinson, 48. of Goldthorpe Avenue, Langold, admitted driving with excess alcohol when she appeared before magistrates in Mansfield on Wednesday.
The court heard her Nissan Note became embedded in the hedge on Eel Pool Road, Everton, on August 13. A breath test revealed she had 49 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath when the legal limit is 35 microgrammes.
Rod Chapman, prosecuting, said: “She admitted drinking four halves of beer. Her loss of control resulted from being dazzled by the lights of a following car.
“She was trying to adjust her mirror when she crashed.”
Mary Dixon, mitigating, said the mother of one had recently lost her job, but refused to claim job seekers’ allowance on principle.
Parkinson was banned for 14 months and fined £120, and ordered to pay court costs of £85 and a victim surcharge of £30.

Langold drink driver dazzled by full-beam lights embedded car in hedge


A women who was dazzled by full-beam headlights when she drove her car into a hedge was over the drink drive limit, a court has heard.


The latest gossip and rumours from the newspapers and online: Saturday August 20
Arsenal have reached an agreement with Sporting over a season-long loan deal for JOEL CAMPBELL, according to the Daily Express.
The Daily Mirror reports that Manchester City are set to carry on their summer spending with a £10million deal for Dinamo Zagreb teenager ANTE CORIC.
Left-back TYLER BLACKETT is not part of Jose Mourinho's plans and will be allowed to join Reading, writes The Sun. The Royals are managed by former United defender Jaap Stam.
JUAN CUADRADO looks to be on his way out of Chelsea again after his agent flew to London to arrange a move back to Juventus, reports the Evening Standard.
The Independent reports that Chelsea could then move for Portuguese goalkeeper EDUARDO, the 33-year-old who is currently with Dinamo Zagreb.


The latest gossip and rumours from the newspapers and online: Saturday August 20


Yorkshire's Strictly Come Dancing ex-champions Darren Bennett and Lilia Kopylova will quick step back home this weekend - to give free dance lessons to fans.
It coincides with the start of a new season of the hit BBC One show.
Strictly's most successful couple, now parents to one-year-old Valentina Rose, are returning to their family's City Limits Dancentre studio in Penistone Road, Sheffield.
They will take part in free taster sessions on Saturday, September 3, from noon to 2pm. Full details and more at www.city-limits.co.uk
City Limits is run by Sheffield born Darren's parents, former dance champions, Tony and Judith, and his twin brother Dale.
Darren, aged 39, and his Moscow wife Lilia, 37, are the most successful competitor couple of their generation, winning four British amateur championships, three UK championships and representing Great Britain at the World and European Championships.
They turned professional in 2003, winning the British National Professional Championship two years running and made the final of the World and European Championships.
But they became household names when they joined the cast of Strictly Come Dancing in 2004 and won the show in consecutive years.
At his first attempt Darren, dancing with Jill Halfpenny from Eastenders, won the show and then went on to win the Champion of Champions dance off.
In 2005, Lilia waltzed off with the title while partnering Barnsley's own former Yorkshire and England cricketing star Darren Gough, after which they also went on to win the International Christmas special.
They went on to host their own West End show, Latin Fever, which they toured nationally and are today still regarded as one of Britain’s finest Latin American dance couples.
More recently they have worked on the Turkish and Lebanese versions of the Strictly TV show, Darren, born in Deepcar and brought up in Todwick, as a judge and Lilia as a consultant choreographer to the professional dancers.
Darren has also consulted on Danse Avec la Stars, the first series of the French version of Dancing with the Stars.
As well as being successful competitors and performers they have built up an International reputation as coaches, choreographers and first class trainers in both dance and corporate arenas.
They have also trained many of the top junior, youth and amateur couples, including the British Junior champions and No. 1 youth couple in the UK.
Darren's twin Dale said: "Strictly is back and we have Darren and Lilia joining us for an open day, with free taster sessions for children and adults to come along and see what being a student at City Limits is like.
"Fans can take part in one of our Ballroom and Latin classes led by Darren and Lilia.
"It runs from 2pm until 4pm, and we have a timetable of taster sessions throughout the day. Plus visitors can chat to our teachers and find out more about our new beginners' classes starting in September.
OPEN DAY TASTER CLASS SESSIONS
12.15-12.45pm: BALLROOM & LATIN WITH DARREN AND LILIA ALL AGES
12.30-1.00pm: STREETDANCE FOR ALL AGES 4-ADULT
12.30-1pm: BABY BALLET AND TAP
1.00-1.30pm : SALSA AND LATIN WITH DARREN AND LILIA
1.15-2pm: ZUMBA AND FITSTEPS TASTER
1.15-1.45pm: ADULT TAP
The pole fitness studio will also be open, for demonstrations and free workshops, from 12-2pm.
There will also be three Ballroom and Latin technique workshops for those wishing to develop their skills
2pm: Juvenile (under 12's), 45min, cost £5.
2.45pm: Junior (age 12 to 15), 45min, cost £5.
3.30pm, - Adult (age 16+), 60min, cost £8.
For more information about the open day and new class timetable, call he studio on 0114 234 4866 or visit www.city-limits.co.uk
Also visit Darren and Lilia's official website at www.darrenandlilia.com
* Strictly Come Dancing has confirmed this year's celebrity cast for the show, which returns on BBC One on Saturday, September 3, 6.50pm.
The line-up features EastEnders actor Tameka Empson, Birds of a Feather’s Lesley Joseph, former shadow chancellor Ed Balls, Pop Idol winner Will Young, former Eternal singer Louise Redknapp, actor Danny Mac, newsreader Naga Munchetty, reality TV’s Judge Rinder, US singer Anastacia, model Daisy Lowe, GB long-jumper Greg Rutherford, gymnast Claudia Fragapane, presenters Laura Whitmore and Ore Oduba, DJ and presenter Melvin Odoom.
TV stars Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman will be on hosting duties with the judging panel of Darcey Bussell, Bruno Tonioli, Craig Revel Horwood and – in his final year – Len Goodman. For more visit www.bbc.co.uk

Yorkshire's Strictly ex-champs to give free dance lessons at City Limits


The 2016 Ladbrokes St. Leger Festival at Doncaster Racecourse promises to be a fabulous four-day spectacular with a glamourous social scene and amazing racing including the Doncaster Cup and St. Leger Stakes.
Starting on Wednesday, September 7th, Ladies Day will take place on Thursday 8th, Gentlemans Day and the iconic Doncaster Cup on Friday 9th and St Leger Day on Saturday 10th.
Gates open at 11am, so there is plenty of time to soak up the atmosphere before the packed race cards commence and horses tackle the legendary St. Leger turf.
There will also be live music on the Hallam FM Champagne Lawn and delicious food can be enjoyed at the Racecourse’s own restaurant – The Old Weighing Room. Booking is essential.
We have teamed up with the Doncaster Racecourse to offer four pairs of County Enclosure tickets.
There will be a pair of tickets for each day of the St. Leger Festival and winners will be chosen at random and in order. For example, the first winner chosen will receive tickets for the first day on Wednesday the 7th, the second winner chosen for the second day, Ladies Day, and so on.
Simply send us an e-mail to sport.nmsy@jpress.co.uk with the subject title of ‘St Leger competition’ and with your name and contact details in the body text.
The closing date for the competition is 5pm on Friday, September 2.
No cash alternative will be available and the prize is nontransferrable.
Entrants must be aged 18 or over. A dress code applies (see www.doncasterracecourse.co.uk) and winners must present proof of ID in order to claim their prize.
Guests at Doncaster Racecourse are advised to note that the Champagne Lawn is a Challenge 21 area and only guests aged 18 and over are allowed onto the Champagne lawns.

WIN tickets to the 2016 Ladbrokes St. Leger Festival


The 2016 Ladbrokes St. Leger Festival at Doncaster Racecourse promises to be a fabulous four-day spectacular with a glamourous social scene and amazing racing including the Doncaster Cup and St. Leger Stakes.


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Children doing the Summer Reading Challenge will be presented with certificates and prizes at library event


Children who have taken part in this year’s Summer Reading Challenge will be presented with their certificates and prizes at an event at Gainsborough library on Thursday, September 9, at 4pm.


Today’s rumours from the world of football on Thursday, 25th August 2016
Boss Jose Mourinho has warned Anthony Martial he must raise his game after lacklustre start The United chief fears that his chaotic personal life is starting to affect his performances on the field. Martial, 20, recently split from childhood sweetheart Samantha and has been subjected to a series of public attacks from his ex-girlfriend. (The Sun).
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Olympic Gold medal winner Gabriel Barbosa is on Man Utd’s radar but they’ll have to hurry up if he decides to leave Brazil. United’s Brazilian wonder kid target Gabriel Barbosa has been told it is up to him whether he leaves Santos or not. Old Trafford boss Jose Mourinho is said to be interested, however, the South American club’s president has revealed that, despite the Reds being linked with the 19-year-old striker, there have only been concrete bids from Italy. (Manchester Evening News).
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Mark Hughes is ready to offer Liverpool outcast Mamadou Sakho an escape route with a loan move to Stoke City. Hughes has made an inquiry for the French centre-half and is hopeful of concluding a deal before the transfer deadline. Sakho is free to leave Liverpool on a temporary basis after falling out of favour with manager Jurgen Klopp and Stoke have asked about his availability. (Daily Telegraph).
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Former Premier League player Richard Chaplow has been suspended for two matches for verbally abusing openly gay opponent Robbie Rogers. Rogers, 29, said he was subjected to a repeated “gay slur” during a match between his LA Galaxy II team and Chaplow’s Orange County Blues.
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Leicester midfielder Danny Drinkwater has signed a new five-year contract with the Premier League champions. The 26-year-old England international was instrumental as the Foxes won the title by 10 points last season. His previous deal was due to expire in 2018, and there had been speculation of a move to Tottenham. (BBC Sport).
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West Ham are aiming to push through a deal to sign striker Loic Remy on a season-long loan from Chelsea, according to Sky sources.
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Today’s rumours from the world of football on Thursday, 25th August 2016


Martial warned over girlfriend row, United chase Olympic ace, Chaplow’s USA homophobia slur, Drinkwater deal


Doncaster is the place to be this summer holiday - whatever the weather.
The Donny-By-The-Sea event runs until Sunday 4 September, bringing funfair rides, beach huts, a sand pit, deck chairs, Punch and Judy, facepainting, a clown and other seaside attractions to St Sepulchre Gate.
Doncaster Museum and Art Gallery is another great family friendly place to visit during the holidays.
Until 24 September visitors can see an exhibition based on a project to showcase Twentieth Century Gypsy and Traveller Cultural Heritage in Doncaster. It presents oral histories, images and artifacts collected from local Gypsy and Traveller communities.
The “Hidden History” exhibition is run by Doncaster CVS and funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF).
A second, larger exhibition with the working title ‘Suitcase Under The Bed’, building on the idea that most Gypsy and Traveller people have a suitcase of memories, will open on Sunday 16 October at The Point.
Violet Cannon, from Doncaster CVS, is leading the project alongside her colleague, Paula Nicholson.
She said: “The Proud Gypsy Traveller project aims to open up the cultures and put them under the spotlight. And the most refreshing difference with this exhibition is that the spotlight is being directed by the communities themselves. They are the ones who have decided what elements of their lives are part of the cultures and what they want the world to know.”
Rachel Horne, curator of the project said: “Anyone visiting the exhibition is in for a real treat because they will have the rare opportunity to see images, hear voices and listen to stories that have never been shown or told outside Gypsy and Traveller communities.”
Visitors can also see the museum’s ‘Going of Gold’ exhibition which celebrates the 250th anniversary of the Doncaster Cup horse race, the oldest continuing regulated horse race in the world.
Through loans from Doncaster Archives and Doncaster Library Service the exhibition takes the visitor back in time to the early years of racing in Doncaster, and tells the story of how the race came into existence.
With assistance from English Heritage (Brodsworth Hall), and the National Horseracing Museum in Newmarket the exhibition brings together some of the beautiful trophies that have been awarded to the winning owners over the years, while also celebrating some of the famous horses that have left their mark on the race.
The exhibition, which runs between August 28 and November 6, will include J.F Herring’s iconic image of the finish of the 1827 Gold Cup, which was one of the most celebrated races in the Doncaster Cup’s long history.
Cabinet member for Culture, Councillor Bill Mordue, said: “Doncaster Museum and Art Gallery has lots to offer visitors of all ages including two fantastic new exhibitions looking at different aspects of our town’s history.”
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Doncaster gypsy and traveller culture on display


A mum has lost nearly six stones and is now using her weight loss success to inspire the community to lead a healthier lifestyle by becoming a Weight Watchers Leader
Caron Hare, 28, first decided to lose weight when she struggled to play with her children and relied on her asthma pump every day.
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“I had always struggled with my weight and then when I had my children I found it hard to lose the baby weight, I was so busy with the kids and their lives, the rest of the family and work, that I never seemed to have time to look after myself as well, my asthma took a turn for the worse and after a hospital visit I found myself relying on my pump several times a days,” she said.
“Over the years, my weight kept creeping up and I tried a number of times to lose it, without much success. But it was a trip to the local park that was the turning point for me. I spent most of the time watching the kids have fun, I was too uncomfortable and felt that if I did try to take part, everyone would be looking at me and making comments. It was horrible hearing my daughter ask me to go down the slide with her knowing I properly wouldn’t fit.”
With that moment as her motivation, Caron walked into her local Weight Watchers meeting.
“I was really nervous at first, not sure what to expect, but I needn’t have worried. The leader was so welcoming and the other members were really supportive too, we were all in it together. Over the weeks, following the Weight Watchers plan taught me how making small changes can make a big difference – I learnt how to control my portions and make smarter food choices, it also helped me to kick my bad habits such as snacking on junk food when bored. It was so flexible too, I could fit it around my life and the weight kept coming off. I gained more energy, and I loved being able to buy new clothes in smaller sizes! I was a size 20 and now I am a 10. More importantly, it has helped me to change my relationship with food, and I know I will never go back to my old ways.”
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Now Caron is able to join in with the kids on family activities, has just ran her first 5k race for life and hasn’t taken her asthma pump in months.
Caron was so thrilled with her weight loss success and new healthy lifestyle that she wanted to inspire others Caron trained to become a Weight Watchers Leader and has now taken over the Hatfield Woodhouse meeting.
“Honestly, if I can do it, anyone can. I know what it feels like to be unhappy with your health and shape, and I know all the reasons you feel like you can’t do anything about it – but I’ve found a way to turn that around, and so will you.”
To find out more about the new Weight Watchers meeting at Methodist Church, Main street, Hatfield Woodhouse on Tuesdays at 5.30pm and St Peter’s Church in Askern at 6pm, call or message Caron Hare on 07477003434 or visit www.weightwatchers.co.uk.
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A mum has lost nearly six stones and is now using her weight loss success to inspire the community to lead a healthier lifestyle by becoming a Weight Watchers Leader


Mum who couldn’t fit down a slide loses weight and gains new career


The Met Office forecast for the East Midlands for today Wednesday, August 31 is for a cloudy day with sunny spells later.
Any early brightness will be short lived, as cloud and outbreaks of light rain spread east around the middle of the day.
However these should ease away through the afternoon, with sunny spells developing.
Maximum Temperature 22 °C.
Tonight the cloud will fade away with clear skies developing for most overnight.
There will be light winds and the risk of a few mist or fog patches by dawn.
Minimum Temperature 10 °C.

A cloudy day for the East Midlands with sunny spells later


The Met Office forecast for the East Midlands for today Wednesday, August 31 is for a cloudy day with sunny spells later.


Applications received by North Lincolnshire Council.
To erect portal framed building extension for anaerobic digestion plant at North Moor Farm, Belton by Mr Tim Bletcher.
Application for determination of the requirement for prior approval for a proposed change of use of agricultural building to a dwelling house (class 3) on land adjacent to Ashlawn, Brackenhill Road, East Lound by Mr C Bingham.
To erect a porch extension to front elevation at 12 Wyvern Close, Crowle by Mr Mason.
Certificate of Lawfulness for the proposed use of a dwelling house as a residential children’s home at 31 Low Street, Haxey by Mr Pete Buller of Esland Care.
Application to undertake pruning works on sycamore and ash trees identified as T2, T3 and T4 respectively in and subject to Tree Preservation (Westwoodside) Order 1972 at Pond End Cottage, 1 Cove Road, Westwoodside by Mr Ron Hutchinson.
To erect a two storey extension at 55 West End Road, Epworth by Mr Addlessee.
To erect a single storey side extension at Dykedales Farm, Wroot Road, Epworth Turbary, Epworth by Mr Craig Williams.
To erect an extension to the front elevation at 25 Holm Road, Westwoodside by Mr Jones.
To erect a temporary agricultural dwelling at Dale Croft Farm, Wroot Road, Epworth Turbary, Epworth by Mr Andrew King.
To erect an information board at St Andrew’s Church, Church Street, Epworth by Mr Melvyn Rose.
Outline permission sought to erect a two bedroomed detached bungalow with all matters reserved for subsequent approval on land adjacent to Highwinds, 116 Akeferry Road, Westwoodside by Mr and Mrs Ellis Kynman.
Application under the Overhead Lines (Exemption) (England and Wales) Regulations 2009 for an aerial bunched conductor at High Street/Chapel Lane in East Butterwick by Mr Mark Joynes.
Application under the Overhead Lines (Exemption) (England and Wales) Regulations 2009 for an aerial bunched conductor at King Edward Street, Belton by Mr Mark Joynes.
To erect a detached four bedroomed dwelling with integral garage on land to the rear of 83, 85 and 85a High Street, Belton by Mr and Mrs Brydon.
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Applications received by North Lincolnshire Council.


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An immigration officer was more than twice over the legal limit when she crashed into a telegraph pole near Gainsborough, a court has heard.
Verity Cooper, 23, of Minster Road, Misterton, admitted drink driving at Mansfield Magistrates Court on Wednesday.
The court heard her Ford Focus was found by police on Fountain Hill, Walkeringham, at 1.15am on Sunday, August 7.
A breath test revealed she had 94 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath, when the legal limit is 35 microgrammes.
She told District Judge Jonathan Taaffe: “Stupidity led to this situation. There is no excuse.”
Witnesses saw her car swerving before the crash.
The court heard she is likely to lose her job as a result of the offence.
Cooper was fined £500 and ordered to pay £85 court costs and a £50 victim surcharge.
She was banned from driving for 28 months.

Boozy immigration officer crashed into telegraph pole near Gainsborough


An immigration officer was more than twice over the legal limit when she crashed into a telegraph pole near Gainsborough, a court has heard.


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A local history day for all the family to be a part of is taking place at Worksop library this month.


Arsene Wenger will splash out more than £50million before the transfer deadline on centre half Shkodran Mustafi and striker Lucas Perez, report the Daily Mail.
The paper reports the Arsene Wenger has had bids accepted on both players.
England goalkeeper Joe Hart is looking to clinch a move to Liverpool by taking a big pay cut, report the Sun.
The Guardian say West Ham have agreed a €28m (£24m) fee with Juventus for Simone Zaza, with the Italy striker set to fly to England on Friday for his medical after agreeing personal terms. Southampton defender Jose Fonte looks set to stay at the club and reject interest from Manchester United after holding one-on-one talks with Saints chairman Ralph Krueger to discuss his future. (Metro)
Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata wants to stay at Old Trafford despite not being guaranteed a starting role under manager Jose Mourinho, reports the Daily Telegraph.
Chelsea forward Patrick Bamford is expected to agree a season-long loan with Burnley on Friday. (Daily Mail)

Transfer rumours: Arsenal to spend big and Joe Hart keen to drum up Liverpool interest


Arsene Wenger will splash out more than £50million before the transfer deadline on centre half Shkodran Mustafi and striker Lucas Perez, report the Daily Mail.


Punk duo Slaves say they may be unable to live up to the name of their forthcoming album and Take Control of the 'wild' Leeds Festival crowd this weekend.
Drummer vocalist Isaac Holman and band mate Laurie Vincent, on guitar and vocals, play Leeds Festival main stage on Sunday after Reading Festival on Saturday.
And they say northern fans are often more wild than anywhere else in the country.
"I don't know if we can take control of the Leeds crowd but I'll give it a good old go," laughed Isaac, promising fans 'blood, sweat and laughs'.
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"We are a southern band so we did a bit better down south at first. But the northern crowds are even more wild for us now than down south sometimes. I think Leeds is going to go off.
"It's completely what I live for. I love playing live. It's the only time my mind goes quiet and I feel comfortable when I step out on stage. The more people there the merrier."
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Slaves are on the same bill as Red Hot Chili Peppers. Imagine Dragons and Courteeners.
Other superstar bands playing this weekends include Biffy Clyro, Fall Out Boy, Foals, Disclosure, The Vaccines and Chvrches - along with rising local stars, such as South Yorkshire's own Radio 1 hitmakers The Sherlocks. Leeds Festival is set to attract around 80,000 people.
Isaac, who also revealed they still get starstruck, said it will be a highlight of their year which also includes a 15 date UK headline tour in November and the release of next album Take Control on September 30.
Isaac added: "Sometimes you get starstruck. Me and Laurie definitely do fanboy some people we meet. But the more you get into the scene you realise everyone is just a person and it becomes a little bit more normal.
"We've worked our way up through the stages. Being main stage is like another level - Leeds and Reading were the festivals we went to when we were younger and I don't think we ever imagined we would be on the bill let alone on the main stage. It's brilliant."
Slaves, from Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent, will be laying waste to venues across the country as they launch into a full UK tour in November. Yorkshire dates include Leeds O2 Academy on Tuesday, November 15 and Sheffield O2 Academy, on Friday, November 25.
See full tour, ticket details and album download links links below.
Slaves earned a reputation for themselves as one of the UK’s fiercest live acts with their constant touring and festival appearances off the back of last year's debut album, Are you Satisfied?
Their next hit album in waiting was part recorded at Jackson Browne’s studio in Santa Monica, California.
Take Control was produced by one of the legends of early hip hop and New York punk, Mike D who, says Laurie, “Became like another member of our band – we can safely call him our friend, which is just surreal!”
The album finds the young pair sharpening up their skills, both in songwriting and in execution and sounding heavier in places.
Several tracks on the album were recorded on vintage equipment used by the Beastie Boys on their classic records, Including STD’s PhD’s, Angelica and Consume Or Be Consumed.
Recorded back home in London, Steer Clear was a collaboration with another hero, Baxter Dury, who lent his distinctive vocals to a duet with Isaac.
Slaves first emerged in 2012, working their way up through the local toilet-venue circuit to become one of the success stories of 2015.
The band’s debut album Are You Satisfied? smashed in to the UK top 10 and earned the band huge critical acclaim. Thanks to their charismatic mash-up of punky urgency and silly humour, they bagged Kerrang!’s Spirit Of Punk award and NME’s Best Video award (for Cheer Up London), while also securing nominations for the Mercury Music Prize, and for Best New Band at Q and NME.
Along the way, they’ve won the hearts of The Streets’ Mike Skinner, stolen the show on last year’s NME tour, had Skepta join them on stage at Radio 1’s Big Weekend and toured with Jamie T and Wolf Alice – the latter in America in March, after which Wolf Alice’s drummer Joel Amey bunked off to California to play on new track People That You Meet.
Pre-order new the album now to get a free download of Spit It Out, first single from the album, at youareallslaves.com - you can also order at iTunes, Amazon or Google Play.
VIDEO: Check out Spit It Out, the first single off the album - a snapshot of their manic daily lives in Tunbridge Wells and New Cross - CLICK HERE.
Leeds Festival Ticket Information
Weekend tickets are £205 + £8 booking fee = £213 total Day tickets are £59.50 + £7 booking fee Early entry permits - £20 (No booking fee) Campervan permits - £75 (No booking fee) Lockers - £16 (No booking fee)
Slaves 2016 UK Tour dates (All shows 14 +)
Thu 10 Nov 2016 – Bexhill - De La Warr Pavillion - UK
Fri 11 Nov 2016 – Truro - Hall for Cornwall - UK
Sun 13 Nov 2016 – Cardiff - University Great Hall - UK
Mon 14 Nov 2016 – Cambridge - Corn Exchange - UK
Tue 15 Nov 2016 – Leeds – O2 Academy - UK
Thu 17 Nov 2016 – Newcastle – O2 Academy - UK
Fri 18 Nov 2016 - Glasgow – Barrowland - UK
Sat 19 Nov 2016 – Birmingham – O2 Academy - UK
Mon 21 Nov 2016 – Bristol – O2 Academy - UK
Tue 22 Nov 2016 – Leicester - O2 Academy - UK
Wed 23 Nov 2016 – Nottingham - Rock City - UK
Fri 25 Nov 2016 – Sheffield – O2 Academy - UK
Sat 26 Nov 2016 – Manchester - Albert Hall - UK
Tue 29 Nov 2016 – London - Shepherds Bush Empire - UK
Wed 30 Nov 2016 – London - Shepherds Bush Empire - UK
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After months of rumours, Apple has all but confirmed that the new iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus will be officially unveiled on 7 September.
The tech giant has confirmed plans for a major media event in San Francisco next Wednesday where it is expected to take the wraps off the newest version of its groundbreaking mobile.
A second-generation iWatch is also expected to be revealed at the event.
Rumours around the iPhone 7’s specifications have been flying around for months. It is expected to be slimmer and lighter than the current iPhone 6S and there is a suggestion it could be waterproof.
Leaked photos also suggest it could do away completely with a headphone jack, replacing the traditional tangle of white wires with wireless Bluetooth-connected headphones.
There is also speculation that the larger 7 Plus will come with a dual-camera system.
It is likely to get a full HD 1080p edge-to-edge screen and a larger battery to keep users online for longer and address criticisms about the longevity of the iPhone 6.
Speculation about processing power has ranged from a dual-core processor like the 6S up to an unlikely hex-core but RAM is expected to remain at 2GB. Whatever the hardware, it’s likely to come with iOS 10 and the variety of functionality upgrades that brings with it.
Pricing is expected to follow Apple’s trend of keeping the cost of new handsets stable so the iPhone 7 will cost around £539 but that’s likely to come with 32GB of storage, a jump over its predecessor’s 16GB.

iPhone 7 launch date confirmed - and it’s soon


After months of rumours, Apple has all but confirmed that the new iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus will be officially unveiled on 7 September.


American actor Gene Wilder has died at the age of 83.
Famous for his collaborations with actor/comedian Richard Pryor and director Mel Brooks, Wilder was perhaps best known for his performance as the titular character in 1971’s Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory.
Before that he had starred in Brooks’ Broadway spoof The Producers, for which he was Oscar nominated and went on to become one of the biggest comedy actors of the 70s and 80s.
He worked again with Brooks on the likes of Blazing Saddles and Young Frankenstein - earning another Oscar nod - and teamed up to huge success with Pryor for Silver Streak, Stir Crazy and See No Evil, Hear No Evil.
As tributes from co-stars, celebrity fans and ordinary cinema-goers poured in from around the world, pop culture blog i09 put together this compilation of some of Wilder’s greatest on-screen moments.

LEGEND: Gene Wilder’s greatest on-screen moments


American actor Gene Wilder has died at the age of 83.


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Yorkshire's latest Radio 1 stars The Sherlocks had a muddy great time at Leeds Festival - they drew a crowd of more than 6,000 fans then camped out with them.
The Sheffield indie four piece turned down a five star hotel and proved they are a real band of the people.
After packing out the Festival Republic stage they decided to pitched a tent in one of the muddy camp sites.
Frontan Kiaran Crook, aged 20, revealed: "We played our set then decided to camp through the night. We had an option to go into a five star hotel, with a jacuzzi and everything, but we decided to camp.
"We just love it."
He then joked: "We ended up camping next to the Red Hot Chili Peppers- I could hear Anthony snoring.
"But no, seriously, we love it. We love a bit of mud. We just thought, we might as well have the full festival experience."
Melvin Benn, Reading and Leeds Festival boss, said: "I didn't know The Sherlocks went and pitched up in the camp site. It doesn't surprise me. It's what my kids do. They want to be in the public camp site. Anybody who thinks the VIP area is the place to be, I can tell you it's a bit more boring."
Other Yorkshire bands who played at Leeds over the weekend included Sheffield's The Wired, Liberty Ship, Bang Bang Romeo, Leeds band Dusk, Fighting Caravans, York based Faux Pas and many more.
The Sherlocks, also featuring Kiaran's brother, drummer Brandon, 23, guitarist Josh Davidson, 22, and his brother and bassist Andy, 17, recently played the biggest music festival in the world, SXSW in Austin, Texas.
The Sherlocks played to over 6,000 people then camped out with fans in muddy fields at Leeds Festival.
They also played at Reading Festival at the weekend but said Leeds, their Yorkshire homecoming, was the highlight of their year.
Kiaran added: "Leeds Festival is really important to us. It's given us a chance to pick up new fans. We had a blast. The tent was packed. It exceeded what we thought it would be.We're going on tour next month, starting in Brighton and finishing in Stockton, with a sold out gig in Leeds.
"It would be nice to do the NME/Radio 1 stage next year, I think that's where we are heading."
Brandon added: "We are at home when playing Leeds festival. Now we need to get an album out while we've got momentum behind us."
The Sherlocks, who will record their debut album later this year, begin a 16-date UK headline tour later this week, including a sold out show at The Wardrobe in Leeds, on Tuesday, September 20.
The Sherlocks at Leeds Festival
For full dates and tickets visit thesherlocksmusic.co.uk
The Sherlocks on stage at Leeds Festival
Reading and Leeds Festival boss Melvin Benn
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Older people enjoying the last of the summer wine have been advised to drink plenty of water and avoid strenuous activities to avoid falling ill on hot days.
Nottinghamshire County Council’s Meals at Home service is issuing advice on how to keep older people feeling healthy in the last few days of summer.
Deliver drivers are handing out the tips when giving their meals to customers to prevent dehydration, which is dangerous for older people and can lead to falls, urinary infections, low blood pressure and pressure sores.
Tips include -
• have regular drinks throughout the day and at meal times
• have a glass of water when taking medication
• eat food with a high water content such as ice lollies, salads and summer fruits
• avoid strenuous activities in the heat, particularly at the hottest times of the day
• close window and blinds or curtains during the day
• wear loose fitting clothing.
Councillor Muriel Weisz, chairman of Nottinghamshire County Council’s adult social care and health committee, said: “Our Meals at Home service is more than a meals delivery service.
“The team works hard to ensure that its older customers are safe and well, which includes raising the alarm if a customer does not answer the door.
“During hot weather we also make sure older customers are made aware of how to stay alert and well as dehydration can lead to serious health problems.”
Around 1,700 residents currently use the Nottinghamshire Meals at Home service.
It offers a wide range of meals to choose from, which can either be delivered to customers’ doorsteps hot or frozen.
The meals on offer are tasty and nutritious, varied and made from scratch locally using fresh ingredients and seasonal vegetables.
Nottinghamshire residents who are interested in the county council’s Meals at Home service should contact County Enterprise Foods on 01623 490015.
Alternatively, people can visit the organisation’s website www.countyenterprisefoods.co.uk for further information.


Older people enjoying the last of the summer wine have been advised to drink plenty of water and avoid strenuous activities to avoid falling ill on hot days.


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Yorkshire's latest Radio 1 stars The Sherlocks had a muddy great time at Leeds Festival - they drew a crowd of more than 6,000 fans then camped out with them.
The Sheffield indie four piece turned down a five star hotel and proved they are a real band of the people.
After packing out the Festival Republic stage they decided to pitched a tent in one of the muddy camp sites.
360 PHOTO: Take a look around the muddy camp site where hundreds of music fans also pitched their tents at Leeds Festival - CLICK HERE.
Frontan Kiaran Crook, aged 20, revealed: "We played our set then decided to camp through the night. We had an option to go into a five star hotel, with a jacuzzi and everything, but we decided to camp.
"We just love it."
He then joked: "We ended up camping next to the Red Hot Chili Peppers- I could hear Anthony snoring.
"But no, seriously, we love it. We love a bit of mud. We just thought, we might as well have the full festival experience."
Melvin Benn, Reading and Leeds Festival boss, said: "I didn't know The Sherlocks went and pitched up in the camp site. It doesn't surprise me. It's what my kids do. They want to be in the public camp site. Anybody who thinks the VIP area is the place to be, I can tell you it's a bit more boring."
Other Yorkshire bands who played at Leeds over the weekend included Sheffield's The Wired and Liberty Ship, Leeds band Dusk, Fighting Caravans, York based Faux Pas and many more.
The Sherlocks played to over 6,000 people then camped out with fans in muddy fields at Leeds Festival.
The Sherlocks, also featuring Kiaran's brother, drummer Brandon, 23, guitarist Josh Davidson, 22, and his brother and bassist Andy, 17, recently played the biggest music festival in the world, SXSW in Austin, Texas.
They also played at Reading Festival at the weekend but said Leeds, their Yorkshire homecoming, was the highlight of their year.
Kiaran added: "Leeds Festival is really important to us. It's given us a chance to pick up new fans. We had a blast. The tent was packed. It exceeded what we thought it would be.We're going on tour next month, starting in Brighton and finishing in Stockton, with a sold out gig in Leeds.
"It would be nice to do the NME/Radio 1 stage next year, I think that's where we are heading."
The Sherlocks at Leeds Festival
Brandon added: "We are at home when playing Leeds festival. Now we need to get an album out while we've got momentum behind us."
The Sherlocks, who will record their debut album later this year, begin a 16-date UK headline tour later this week, including a sold out show at The Wardrobe in Leeds, on Tuesday, September 20.
For full dates and tickets visit thesherlocksmusic.co.uk
The Sherlocks on stage at Leeds Festival

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The Cola-Cola glass bottle has been voted as the most iconic packaging on the UK’s shelves.
A study of 1,500 Brits exploring the influence of packaging and branding on shopping habits found that one in six people thought the Coca-Cola bottle was the most identifiable in terms of packaging.
Indeed, it was deemed to be just as recognisable without its logo or the product itself.
The research, commissioned by Easyfairs, organisers of Packing Innovations and Luxury Packaging London, found the Toblerone triangular chocolate bar finished as a close runner up, with Marmite’s glass jar rated as third-best-loved product packaging.
Beauty brands, such as the Tiffany Box and the Chanel No.5 Bottle just missed out on the top ten.
Coke’s success has been attributed to its targeting younger audience, with one in five Millennials selecting the bottle as the most recognisable pack product.Pringles’ iconic cylinder tube, fourth on the overall list, was the Millennial’s second favourite.
The study also revealed barcodes as the greatest packaging invention, ahead of more traditional items such as the cardboard box (21 per cent) - although the younger generation, 18-34 years, voted for 3D printing and re-sealable zips as its top two.
Gerry Sherwood, Event Director for the Easyfairs’ Packaging Portfolio, who commissioned the survey, said: “Millennials have officially passed Baby Boomers as the largest generation in history, and are more personally connected to their favourite brands than ever before. It is therefore not surprising to see 3D printing come out top in our poll for this age group.”
Top Ten Most Recognisable Brand’s Packaging
1. Coca-Cola Bottle
2. Toblerone Triangle
3. Marmite Jar
4. Pringles Tube
5. KFC Bucket
6. Heinz Ketchup Bottle
7. Fairy Liquid Bottle
8. Apple’s iPhone Box
9. Walkers Crisp Packet
10. Amazon Box

Coca-Cola bottle ‘most iconic packaging’


The Cola-Cola glass bottle has been voted as the most iconic packaging on the UK’s shelves.


The final closing date for many BHS stores has been postponed because stockrooms are still full of clothes and homewares.
Official receivers Duff & Phelps have delayed the closing date of Britain’s favourite department store for at least seven days after stockrooms across the country are still full with unsold stock.
The shutters were meant to be down on Britain’s beloved department store by August 20 but the unsold stock has forced receivers to delay until the 28th at the earliest.
After the chain’s collapse, store managers Hilco have brought in thousands of pounds worth of non-BHS stock to boost the income for creditors.
In total 57 stores remain open across Britain selling fashion and homewares as well as all store fixtures and fittings, including signs and mannequins, to try and recoup as much money as possible.
A BHS source said: “The original expected closing date was to be the 20 August but there is a lot of unsold stock so we don’t know exactly what the official closing date will be.
“As the official receivers Duff & Phelps obviously want to sell as much stock as possible.
“As BHS stock has diminished in order to keep customers coming in we have brought in other stock to make the stores look enticing.
“At the moment the administrators are trying to maximise return and having extra stock keeps the store going for longer.
“Stores that were due to close early may stay open longer, it is completely dependent on stock levels and employees will be kept in the loop before any official decisions are made.
“Shop workers are being threatened with losing redundancy pay if they leave before their notice period.
“BHS closing is not ideal but it is not unforeseen and we are hopeful that stores would be closed by the 20th but we are working with employees to decide closing dates.
“Employees are being offered the chance to work for some days after the store closes, but they will not be docked a week’s pay if they choose not to.”
After 88 years the department store’s closure has affected 11,000 jobs and 22,000 pensions and Sir Philip Green is in line to receive the full £35m he is owed.
The chain’s brought the shutters down on its Oxford Street flagship store on Saturday while the remaining stores are plastered with red and yellow “everything must go” signs.
Sir Philip Green was found to be largely responsible for its collapse after a committee of MPs criticised his decision to sell the firm to former bankrupt Dominic Chappell for £1 in 2015.

BHS final closing date delayed ‘because stockrooms are full’


The final closing date for many BHS stores has been postponed because stockrooms are still full of clothes and homewares.


The King of the Fighters is back in full 3D glory and with the biggest roster of combatants ever.
The classic SNK title is out August 26th and is the first main-series game rendered entirely in 3D using 2D backgrounds - like Street Fighter.
KoF XIV should have a good pedigree considering it is being directed by Yasuyuki Oda who has previously worked on Capcom’s Street Fighter IV as well as other titles by SNK.
Developers have introduced the “Rush” system in order to revitalise the series and attract newcomers.
The Hyper Drive system from the last game is no longer present and has been replaced with a new version of “Max Mode” from earlier games in the series.
In Max mode, the player can perform unlimited EX special moves for a short period of time, and the timer changes depending on what position their character is in.
The roster of fighters is the standout stat ahead of launch, though, with 50 ... yes FIFTY ... characters to choose from.
Each will have three types of Supers: the returning “Super Special Moves” and “Neomax Super Special Moves” (the latter of which are only usable in Max mode), and a new type called “Climax Super Special Moves”.
Climax Super Special Moves are the strongest types in the game and will require a total of three power gauges (two with Max mode on). The game also features the “Just Defend” mechanic from Garou: Mark of the Wolves. The HD thrust system now makes the opponent hit the wall and crumple for follow up attacks.
For beginners, there will be the automatic and simple “Rush Combo” while the online lobby has three modes: team VS, single VS, and party VS with up to 12 people able to enter and also spectate.
The roster of fighters is the standout stat ahead of launch, though, with 50 ... yes FIFTY ... characters to choose from. Damien Lucas, gaming columnist
Whether Kof XIV can compete with the likes of the next gen Street Fighter or if it holds enough appeal to UK gamers remains to be seen.
But gameplay footage suggests it is slick, action-packed and should have lots of longevity particularly for those who like to master all fighters.

Console Corner: The King of Fighters lives on


The King of the Fighters is back in full 3D glory and with the biggest roster of combatants ever.


Nodding off in the middle of the day may be down to pollution generated by traffic, suggests new research.
The study shows exposure to traffic pollution is a trigger for daytime sleepiness - and may also trigger SNORING.
More than 12,000 adults were included in the Respiratory Health in Northern Europe (RHINE) study.
The findings show that people exposed to high levels of pollution had a 65 per cent greater chance of suffering from daytime sleepiness, compared to those who had no exposure.
Traffic noise in the bedroom was also a trigger - with people 46 per cent more likely to feel sleepy in the day if exposed.
And the research also suggests that people are also 29 per cent more likely to be a habitual snorer if they are exposed to traffic noise while they sleep.
Daytime sleepiness affected one in five people involved in the study, while one in four reported habitual snoring.
Ane Johannessen, an epidemiologist at Bergen University in Norway, wrote the study together with Professor Thorarinn Gislason and other Northern European researchers.
She said: “Exposure to traffic should be taken into account when planning treatment for patients with sleep disturbances, because reducing noise and pollution exposure in the bedroom may have a beneficial effect.
“Reducing exposure through relocating the bedroom away from pollution sources or making the bedroom more soundproof to protect against traffic noise, as well as mapping alternative and less polluted outdoor everyday routes may help patients with their sleep disorders.”
The study also showed that men, older subjects, smokers and those with lower education were more likely to report habitual snoring.
They were usually less physically active, with a higher BMI, and more likely to have a diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA).
Women, older people, smokers, and those with lower education were more likely to report daytime sleepiness.
The new research is due to be presented at the European Respiratory Society’s International Congress in London next month.
Professor Jorgen Vestbo, President of ERS and Professor of Respiratory Medicine at the University of Manchester, said: “The question of who snores may be a running joke in some households but for many snoring is a serious issue, with direct links to physical and mental well being and the same is true for daytime sleepiness.
“We want people to think more about the environment around them and the impact it can have - from the way they sleep to the air they breathe.”
To coincide with Congress, the ERS will be holding some free public lung function testing, starting in Trafalgar Square on September 2 and 3.

Sleepiness linked to traffic noise and pollution


Nodding off in the middle of the day may be down to pollution generated by traffic, suggests new research.


The chance to stay in one of the country’s biggest castles with the promise of Knight School, Horrible Histories and huge looming turrets to explore was like music to my eight-year-old audience’s ears.
“So we get to play all day, then have a knights’ sleepover as well?” Even with mum and dad in tow he knew he was in for something special. And I wasn’t unexcited myself.
At over 1,100 years old Warwick Castle offers its 21st century visitors free reign to explore magnificent stately rooms, dungeons and impressive grounds.
And its owners, Merlin Entertainments have brought history to life with a flaming fireball launch from the trebuchet (the largest in the world ), breath taking displays from enormous birds of prey, blood and guts from the Horrible Histories, spooks and ghouls undergrounds, jousting, archery, knights and endlessly more.
But the best part? Now, you don’t even have to go home. When the castle closes its gates the fun is only just beginning as another exciting adventure awaits – the promise of a sleepover in the shadows of kings.
The castle has been home - and imprisonment - to kings and earls, hosted royal banquets and parties and even has links to the Gunpowder Plot of 1605. So the latest addition of year-round camping lodges at Knight’s Village really does mean a sleepover steeped in history.
No time to make it round the maze or see the joust? We can come back tomorrow morning after breakfast. The words are like magic to my little knight-in-training. And even mum and dad are tingling to wake up in such magnificent grounds after enjoying an evening by the river and some of the best views you could ever wish for.
An afternoon arrival showed us that a day at the castle just isn’t enough. But once evening arrived there really was a whole new adventure waiting.
Families can banquet in the great food hall where majestic thrones, flags and plates of armour take you right back hundreds of years. But what really grabbed our attention was the entertainment and chance for children to go wild.
The castle’s brilliant staff pulled everything out of the bag for the youngsters. Circus skills, archery, more knight and sword training – it was a summer Kids Club, but one where the grown-ups are elbowing to get involved as well. Though the less interested still get to enjoy a superb evening relaxing on the porch, watching the fun and basking in the last of the sunshine.
But of course, the centrepiece of Knight’s Village - the lodges. They’re great. With everything from mod-cons (plugs, and WiFi) to replica weaponry and armour, there’s something to keep all ages happy.
Unless you go for the premium, they’re on the cosy side. But with hundreds of years of history on your doorstep, there’s certainly no reason to want to cram inside and watch television.
And of course if it’s sunny and you have a taste for something a bit more medieval, you can get yourself booked up for Glamping and take on a huge cloth tent, complete with four-poster beds and a pair of thrones to watch over the evening entertainment as the sun sets.
It was as peaceful and entertaining a night as you could hope for, with happy children and happy mum and dad all looking forward to a return to the banquet for a hearty breakfast and another go at flag spotting.
The best bit about sleeping among the trees where inspiring history once unfolded? Waking up to stunning views in complete tranquillity. Looking out over the new camping village (which prides itself on not harming the historic grounds in any way and that not one tree was felled in its construction), you really can imagine yourself hundreds of years back in time.
And being able to head back through the gates to do it all again for a second day of exploring.
Warwick Castle’s Knight’s Village is as magical as you could expect from a stay in a truly historic location, and with activities continuing well into the night, acres of grounds to explore, and a historic town just metres outside, there’s no reason not to be excited.
Earning an excited thumbs up from mesmerised children, the stay really delivered as the perfect place to enjoy history on your doorstep this summer.
Warwick Castle’s Knight’s Village offers seasonal stays in Glamping tents or year-round accommodation in its wooden lodges. Prices start from £41.30 per person.
Visit www.Warwick-castle.com to book or more information.

TRAVEL REVIEW: Exclusive sleepover at one of the country’s biggest historical castles


The chance to stay in one of the country’s biggest castles with the promise of Knight School, Horrible Histories and huge looming turrets to explore was like music to my eight-year-old audience’s ears.


Max Verstappen has laid the blame at Ferrari’s door after a first lap crash involving Kimi Raikkonen and Sebastian Vettel almost eliminated all three drivers in Sunday’s Belgian Grand Prix.
The 18-year-old, starting from second on the grid, made a poor start but held the inside line going in to La Source, but was squeezed by Raikkonen, who himself was hit by Vettel on the outside.
Max Verstappen
All three sustained damage and needed to pit early in the race, ended their chances of a podium finish.
Verstappen explained: “I didn’t start as well as I wanted but I got up the inside for the first corner then got squeezed by the two Ferraris. In the contact my front wing and the floor got destroyed so then the car was very difficult to drive.
“Kimi kept on squeezing but then Vettel turned in on both of us. He knew he was on the outside and then he turned in where he knew there was two cars. From there, the race was gone.”
In a battle that raged on throughout the race, Raikkonen and Verstappen went wheel-to-wheel on several other occasions, and even clipped a couple of times as Verstappen defended his position from the 2007 world champion.
However, his defence drew criticism from Raikkonen, who believes the teenager’s driving style will lead to a ‘big accident’ if he isn’t careful.
Raikkonen said: “I’m all up for a fair battle and close racing, but I had to back off after Eau Rouge on the straight when I make my move I had to brake not to hit him, because he turns after when I move first time. I think that’s not correct.
“There could have been a big accident,” he said. “I had to brake from full speed and I haven’t had that from any other driver, but it doesn’t seem to matter.”
Verstappen responded in kind though, and felt the Ferraris had cast the first stone in the battle by causing the crash at the first corner.
“It’s ridiculous; it’s good television, though, if somebody’s moaning,” he added.
“Especially after [the clash at] Turn 1, when they do something to you like that, I’m not going give up my position to them that easily afterwards.
“I’m just defending my position and if somebody doesn’t like it it’s his own problem.”
Four-time world champion Vettel however tried to calm the fires between his team-mate and Verstappen, but said Raikkonen wasn’t the only driver to have an issue with the way the Red Bull Racing driver defends his position.
Vettel said: “I get along with Max, I like him, he’s aggressive, and I think that’s a strength of him, but certain movements, especially under braking – which I’ve faced – I don’t think are correct.
“It’s probably something that needs to click and he needs to understand.
“I will try and talk to Max – not now, as he didn’t have a good day, I didn’t have a good day.
“I’m not a fan of penalising people, I think it’s not the way to educate.
“I think there have been a couple of manoeuvres that… the rest of the field is not happy with his behaviour, but the best way is to talk rather than create a fuss in the media.
“We are men, and it’s best to stand in front of each other and talk.”

Verstappen hits back after Ferrari criticism


Max Verstappen has laid the blame at Ferrari’s door after a first lap crash involving Kimi Raikkonen and Sebastian Vettel almost eliminated all three drivers in Sunday’s Belgian Grand Prix.


Red Bull Racing topped the time sheets as Max Verstappen set the pace ahead of Daniel Ricciardo in free practice at an unusually warm Belgian Grand Prix on Friday.
The 18-year-old grew up just 50 miles from the Spa-Francorchamps circuit and was cheered on by a large Dutch contingent as he set the fastest time with a 1:48.085.
Team-mate Daniel Ricciardo was second, with 1.48.341 ahead of Force India’s Nico Hulkenberg, and Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel. Championship leader Lewis Hamilton is likely to start towards the back of the grid after taking several engine penalties, and was 13th fastest at the end of the second free practice session.
Earlier in the day, Ricciardo completed an installation lap with the head protection device ‘the halo’ which is earmarked to be introduced to the sport in 2018.

Verstappen tops the timing sheets as Red Bull lead the way in Belgium


Red Bull Racing topped the time sheets as Max Verstappen set the pace ahead of Daniel Ricciardo in free practice at an unusually warm Belgian Grand Prix on Friday.


Minding your manners, avoiding emotional Facebook rants and knowing what cutlery to use are the modern day signs of class, according to new research.
A study of 2,000 Britons for fashion brand Peter Hahn identified the markers that separate the classy from the hoi polloi and they also include not showing too much cleavage, holding the door for others and speaking more than one language.
So how classy are you? Take our quiz to find out.


Minding your manners, avoiding emotional Facebook rants and knowing what cutlery to use are the modern day signs of class, according to new research.


For anyone who has found the whole process of internet shopping too much like hard work Amazon has come up with a solution.
The online retailer today revealed that it is introducing its Amazon Dash Buttons to the UK.
The dinky little gadgets are a one-touch way to order a host of popular products without all that complicated rigmarole of actually logging onto your Amazon account and searching for them.
The Dash Buttons are literally that, small plastic boxes housing a button, which when pressed will connect via wi-fi to your Amazon account and using one-click buying order your selected products.
Each button is linked to a particular item and there are 40 brands available from launch so you can get everything from cat food to condoms and nappies to NERF ammunition delivered to your door.
Daniel Rausch, director of Amazon Dash, explained the thinking behind the devices: “We’ve all experienced the frustration of running out of something we need - Dash Button and Dash Replenishment Service are designed to make that moment a thing of the past.
“Dash Buttons offer the convenience of one-click shopping from anywhere in the home - they can be placed near those frequently used items you don’t want to run out of, and when you see supplies running low, the Dash Button makes it easier than ever to order more. Just press the button and your item is on its way.”
The £4.99 devices are only available to Amazon Prime customers, which means you’ll have to sign up to the £79-a-year service to enjoy the Dash Button’s convenience. The good news is that you’ll get £4.99 back off your first order of each product.
Alongside the buttons, Amazon also announced the UK rollout of its Dash Replenishment Service.
Like the button this links to your Amazon account but rather than having to do the ordering yourself it allows connected smart devices to order supplies themselves.
This means the likes of washing machines, dishwashers and printers from big-name brands including Bosch, Samsung, Whirlpool and Siemens can monitor your consumables usage and order more before you run out.
If they could just design a button that remotely loads the dishwasher too, they could be onto a winner.

Amazon Dash lets you order your loo roll at the touch of a button


For anyone who has found the whole process of internet shopping too much like hard work Amazon has come up with a solution.


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Woburn Safari Park is holding a new fundraising fortnight for charity Tusk with activities that include a rare twilight walk into the Duke of Bedford’s private estate with engendered Asian elephants.
Woburn Safari Park is home to five Asian elephants, a species that is endangered in the wild largely because of human-elephant conflict, habitat loss, deforestation and loss of vital food and water resources.
Endangered Asian elephants will roam the Woburn Estate
The Park has provided us this exclusive video footage of the elephants enjoying a roam around the Duke’s private estate.
Special activities to raise funds for the charity have been organised, with mini VIP trips to see the majestic animals up close and a unique evening event that includes an exclusive guided tour of the park, a twilight walk with a herd of endangered Asian elephants in the woodlands of Woburn’s private estate and a special conservation talk from Charlie Mayhew MBE, the CEO of Tusk.
There will also be daily games and face painting sessions in the Foot Safari, and all profits from the events and activities will be donated to Tusk. HRH the Duke of Cambridge and Lord Robin Russell, the Duke of Bedford’s brother, are also royal patrons of the charity.
Tomorrow (Thursday August 25), the Bedfordshire park will open its gates for a rare evening walk with a herd of Asian elephants in the woodlands of the Duke of Bedford’s private estate. Accompanied by park keepers, guests will enjoy exclusive access to the elephants’ playground, follow the female herd and watch them feed, dust, bathe and play together in a serene woodland environment. There will also be the chance to meet 23-month old elephant calf, Tarli.
Endangered Asian elephants will roam the Woburn Estate
The experience also includes an exclusive after-hours tour of the Road Safari reserves to see the big animals, as well as a conservation talk in the Safari Lodge by Charlie Mayhew MBE, founder and CEO of Tusk. The talk will reveal the charity’s fascinating work behind 50 field conservation projects in 18 African countries. There will then be a delicious barbeque with two complimentary drinks on the terrace, which boasts breath-taking views over the Desert Springs meerkat enclosure and Swan Lake.
And until August 29 special mini VIP Trips will allow visitors to come face-to-face with the animals in the Road Safari or Foot Safari.
For more information visit the website.

VIDEO: Endangered Asian elephants roam Duke’s private estate


Woburn Safari Park is holding a new fundraising fortnight for charity Tusk with activities that include a rare twilight walk into the Duke of Bedford’s private estate with engendered Asian elephants.


Mo Farah, Jessica Ennis-Hill and Greg Rutherford grabbing gold in a 44-minute blitz at London 2012’s ‘Super Saturday’ has been hailed the nation’s favourite Olympic memory of all time.
The stunning evening of sport took ‘gold’ in the survey of 2,000 Brits, ahead of Usain Bolt’s golds in the 100m and 200m at the Beijing Olympics in 2008.
Danny Boyle’s epic opening ceremony, featuring David Beckham in a speedboat and James Bond and the ‘Queen’ parachuting into the stadium took bronze
Jessica Bridge, of Ladbrokes, said: “Super Saturday might have only lasted for 44 minutes but it’s an iconic memory that will be talked about for generations to come.
“Patriotic punters all over the country are hopeful Team GB will hit the ground running in Rio and pick up where they left off in London four years ago.”
Jessica Ennis-Hill came top of the charts in terms of popularity, with 20 per cent of Brits picking her as their favourite Team GB athlete - ahead of Mo Farah on 15 per cent and Andy Murray on seven per cent.
The men’s 100 metre final is the most eagerly-anticipated event in Rio, with the USA’s Justin Gatlin and Bolt’s Jamaican compatriot Yohan Blake all set to battle Bolt for gold.
And almost a third of people believe Team GB will equal 2012’s haul of 29 golds, according to the poll.
Jessica Bridge added: “Everyone has their own special memory of London 2012 and it’s provided a generation of young athletes with inspiration to follow their own dreams.
“It’s also hugely encouraging to see that 87 per cent of Brits think that Olympic athletes set a good example for kids, and stars like Usain Bolt, Mo Farah and Tom Daley will surely be front and foremost in Rio, as they were in London.”
THE TOP 10 OLYMPIC MEMORIES
1. ‘Super Saturday’ at London 2012
2. Usain Bolt’s double gold at Beijing 2008
3. The London 2012 opening ceremony
4. Jesse Owens’ four gold medals in Berlin, 2936
5. The Jamaican Bobsleigh team’s appearance at the Calgary Winter Olympics
6. Steve Redgrage wins his fifth gold medal in Sydney in 2000
7. Michael Phelps takes eight golds in Beijing, 2008
8. Female athletes are allowed to compete for the first time in Paris, 1900
9. Athletes in wheelchairs allowed to compete in London in 1948
10. Dame Kelly Holmes wins double gold in Athens, 2004


Mo Farah, Jessica Ennis-Hill and Greg Rutherford grabbing gold in a 44-minute blitz at London 2012’s ‘Super Saturday’ has been hailed the nation’s favourite Olympic memory of all time.


Hit musicals, great plays, comedy, opera and music concerts are all on the autumn programme at The Waterside Theatre in Aylesbury.
Little Shop of Horrors, Dirty Dancing and Sunny Afternoon will provide plenty of musical entertainment in the lead up to Christmas, with drama coming from The Woman in Black, and plenty of one night musical shows from UB40, The Hollies and Seventies idols, writes Heather Jan Brunt.
Rhydian Roberts stars in the charming and kooky classic, Little Shop of Horrors (September 13 - 17).
The hilarious show tells the story of lowly flower shop assistant Seymour Krelborn who becomes an overnight sensation when he discovers a strange, exotic plant. He hopes the plant will impress the glamorous colleague he is secretly in love with, but then the plant develops a voracious appetite and life becomes weird for everyone.
Two days later the romantic coming of age story of Baby and Johnny, Dirty Dancing, takes to the Waterside stage with the promise of that iconic lift at the end of the show (September 19 - 24).
Set in early Sixties America, Baby is on holiday with her family when she falls in love with the resort dance teacher.
This is followed by Sunny Afternoon, the multi award winning hit West End musical now on tour (September 27 - October 1).
Telling the story of The Kinks’ rise to fame, the show includes all their hits and promises to be a lively show with the audience up on their feet and a real concert atmosphere.
Save The Last Dance For Me (October 3 - 8) follows two teenage sisters through a holiday to the seaside in the summer of 1963 and includes plenty of hits from the period such as Teenager In Love and Viva Las Vegas.
Ellen Kent’s Opera Festival presents Puccini’s tragic tale of doomed Mimi and her love for a penniless writer in La Boheme on October 20 and Verdi’s equally tragic tale of war, jealousy and revenge in Aida on October 21.
The spine chilling ghost story Woman In Black (November 29 - December 3) arrives just before the pantomime, with the tale of a lawyer obsessed that a curse has been cast over himself and his family.
There are plenty of one night shows to look forward to, with Jane McDonald visiting on Thursday September 8 and the Chinese State Circus dropping in with a show suitable for all the gamily the next night on Friday September 9.
Fans of the Bay City Rollers will be delighted to hear that lead singer Les McKeown will be in town with his band on Sunday October 2 to roll back the years and perform the Rollers’ top hits including Shang-a-Lang, Summerlove Sensation and Give A Little Love.
More nostalgia arrives in the shape of Jimmy Osmond, a member of the Seventies pop family The Osmonds, with his Andy Williams tribute show, Moon River and Me on Friday October 14.
And UB40 fans are in for a treat when the band takes to the stage on Monday October 24, followed by The Hollies on Saturday November 12
Tribute acts to look forward to include homages to Elvis, Abba and Whitney Houston in October and The Carpenters and Queen in November.
And comedy includes visits from Al Murray, Jim Davidson and Sean Lock.
For full details of all shows, dates, times and ticket prices, and to purchase tickets go to www.atgtickets.com/aylesbury
Box office on 0844 871 7607.

Top stage shows give golden glow to autumn programme at Waterside Theatre in Aylesbury


Hit musicals, great plays, comedy, opera and music concerts are all on the autumn programme at The Waterside Theatre in Aylesbury.


A fresh warning has been issued by Action Fraud, the national fraud reporting body, over iTunes gift card scams.
The iTunes scams first came to light in May this year and, to date, victims have reported almost £520,000 lost to fraudsters.
Apple’s iTunes store sells music, movies and other media via digital download and the vouchers, which can be bought online and are widely available in supermarkets and high street stores across the UK, serve as a popular gift in an era where CDs and DVDs have been surpassed by digital download as the format of choice for many.
Fraudsters have sought to confuse people unfamiliar with Apple’s contactless payment system Apple Pay and trick them into using iTunes gift cards to pay for goods or services over the phone or online.
The criminals don’t need the physical card to redeem the value, and they trick victims into reading out the code over the phone or sending via email. Once they have the code, fraudsters can steal the balance of the card.
Action Fraud has received multiple reports of this approach being used across a variety of scams including loan scams, fake mis-sold PPI scams and schemes urging victims to take action against banking errors.
One victim reported losing £46,000 to scammers via iTunes cards.
A spokesperson for Apple said: “iTunes Gift Cards are solely for the purchase of goods and services on the iTunes Store and App Store. Should you receive a request for payment using iTunes Gift Cards outside of iTunes and the App Store please report it to Action Fraud”.
If you have been a victim of fraud, report it to Action Fraud using their online fraud reporting tool.

Fresh warning over iTunes gift card scam


A fresh warning has been issued by Action Fraud, the national fraud reporting body, over iTunes gift card scams.


There has been an increase in the percentage of positive tests in this summer’s drink and drug drive campaign, according to the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC).
A ‘targeted approach’ has led to figures which show a 25 per cent year-on-year reduction in the number of breath tests administered
New targeted testing has seen the numbers of positive drink drive tests increase
However, only an 11 per cent fall in those that were positive, refused or failed, leading to the overall increase.
The campaign, which ran from June 10 to July 10, saw 45,267 tests administered, of which 4,539 (10 per cent) returned positive, refused or failed.
The corresponding figures for previous years are: 8.46 per cent in 2015 (60,096 tests: 5,085 failed); 5.8 per cent in 2014 (63,688 tests: 2,929 failed); and 4.51 per cent in 2013 (100,892 tests, 3,839 failed).
The campaign also featured new drug driving swab kits, in use for the first time. 2,588 drug screening devices were administered, with, 1,028 (39.7 per cent) returning a positive reading.
The NPCC says that officers targeted drink drive ‘hotspots’ and describes the results as ‘encouraging’, while expressing disappointment that motorists continue to drive while under the influence.
However, road safety charity Brake has described the figures as ‘worrying’, saying that it is “impossible to know” whether the targeted strategy was a success.
Chief constable Suzette Davenport, NPCC’s lead for roads policing, said: “It is encouraging to see that our intelligence led approach continues to work – fewer tests administered but increased criminal justice outcomes, with forces actively targeting hotspots and using their local knowledge to get drink and drug drivers off our roads.
“We remind those who drive when intoxicated that police forces across the country are better equipped than ever before to detect and prosecute drivers who ignore the law.”
Gary Rae, Brake’s director of communications and campaigns, said: “The latest national figures from the police show worrying signs, with a large drop in the amount of people being tested but an increase in those who tested positive, failed or refusing the test.
“With traffic police numbers on the decline, it’s leaving those who enforce the law with very little resources to catch those who do break the law and despite the police claims of a successful targeted strategy, the degree to which this is actually the case is impossible to know.”

Percentage of positive drink drive tests up


There has been an increase in the percentage of positive tests in this summer’s drink and drug drive campaign, according to the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC).


UK parents are collectively spending £22 billion to help get their children on the road and three quarters of mums and dads in the South East admit paying for their child’s driving lessons.
A new survey of parents found that they are struggling to keep up with the rising costs involved in helping their children learn to drive and get motoring independently.
On average the process of taking to the open road for the first time now costs £7,000 - factoring in the cost of lessons, a car and insurance - and parents across the country are footing much of this bill.
Almost three quarters of parents in the South East (73.5 per cent) said they had paid for their child’s driving lessons. With them costing £24 on average and the Driver Standards Agency recommending 47 hours of tuition, that adds up to a potential £1,128 just to get them ready to sit their test.
On top of that, more than three quarters of South East parents (80 per cent) also help their children buy their first car, with a third (33 per cent) stumping up at least part of the deposit for a car. And more than half (52.3 per cent) of those surveyed revealed that they continued to pay out for regular maintenance, insurance, cleaning and even buying accessories.
Once their offspring have passed their test and secured some wheels, the biggest cost facing the Bank of Mum and Dad is getting the kids insured. The latest figures reveal that the cost of insurance alone for young drivers has risen by 13 per cent in the last year and for a 17-year-old now stands at £2,013 a year.
In a bid to bring these costs down many families are turning to technology. More than half of parents in the South East (53.6 per cent) have installed an insurance company ‘black box’ or dashboard camera. One in five (20 per cent) have also agreed to a high excess to reduce costs, while 42 per cent have put their names on their child’s insurance policy to lower payments.
Neil Addley, managing director of NFDA Trusted Dealers, said: “The survey findings show that each year the costs associated with learning to drive rises, putting a strain not only on learners, but also on the Bank of Mum and Dad. Increasing prices means there is often a temptation to scrimp on some things, such as the quality of the car, but this can lead to high running costs, leaving you out of pocket in the long term.
“With more and more parents stepping in to help get their children motoring, we have developed a dedicated section on our site which is filled with tips and advice from buying your first car, to the best cars for students.”

Parents fork out £22bn helping kids learn to drive


UK parents are collectively spending £22 billion to help get their children on the road and three quarters of mums and dads in the South East admit paying for their child’s driving lessons.


Vinyl has had something of a resurgence in recent years and it is thought that annual sales could surpass the three million mark in the UK for the first time in decades.
But, according to a recent YouGov report, older buyers rather than young hipsters are behind the LPs transformation from obsolete format to modern success.
Strength to strength
While still a niche product compared with music streaming, vinyl sales have gone from strength to strength in recent years and saw a five-fold increase between 2009 and 2014, before doubling again the year after. Record sales in 2015 hit a 21-year high of 2.1 million units.
And, in the first three months of 2016, demand for LPs had doubled year on year compared with the first three months of 2015, jumping from 2 per cent to 4 per cent of UK music sales.
Geoff Taylor, chief executive of the British Phonographic Industry (BPI), commented: “While digital platforms provide fans instant and unlimited access to an ever-expanding cosmos of music, they can’t quite match the unique experience vinyl gives you - browsing for rare gems in your favourite record store, pouring over the cover art and sleeve notes and enjoying the ritual of carefully dropping the stylus onto an LP and savouring its analogue sound.”
Many reports put the growth in the format down to the ‘hipster’ market, with an ICM survey earlier this year suggesting that 50 per cent of vinyl buyers were under the age of 35, while the NPD Group suggested the figure was closer to 75 per cent
Middle-aged nostalgia
Data published this week by YouGov, however, indicated that it’s midlifers, rather than younger people who are fuelling the resurgence.
The YouGov Profiles figures showed that people between the ages of 45 and 54 are most likely to have bought a vinyl record recently whereas those in the 18 to 24 age group are the least likely.
The study also drew conclusions about the role music plays in vinyl buyers’ lives, suggesting that music plays a more central role in the lives of those that buy vinyl, compared with those who do not.
Two thirds (66 per cent) of vinyl buyers said that they couldn’t get through the day without listening to music, compared with 49 per cent of UK adults in general.
They are also more likely to go to gigs than the general population, with 68 per cent of vinyl buyers saying they enjoyed seeing their favourite artists live, compared to 47 per cent of the general population.
Industry support
Whichever segment is driving growth, it’s clear that the industry is embracing the format’s resurgence.
Universal Music UK, for example, has in recent years started offering independent music retailers special promotions on vinyl releases for Christmas and labels are throwing their support behind annual events such as Record Store Day.
Major supermarkets and high street chains have even jumped on the bandwagon and Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Urban Outfitters all stock a selection of vinyl records.
Who said vinyl was dead?

Vinyl sales driven by midlifers - not hipsters


Vinyl has had something of a resurgence in recent years and it is thought that annual sales could surpass the three million mark in the UK for the first time in decades.


Pokemon GO players who are found to be cheating will have a permanent ban slapped on them, it has been announced.
The game’s developer, Niantic, has altered the terms and conditions to include the condition that a life ban will ensue for anyone caught using trickery to bag Pokemon.
The new clause prohibits: “Falsifying your location, using emulators, modified or unofficial software and/or accessing Pokemon GO clients or backends in an unauthorized manner including through the use of third party software.”
It has been reported that some users have managed to fool the app into thinking they were at a different location. Some Pokemon are region-specific, although taken to extremes, a player could play the game without leaving their home.
“Our goal is to provide a fair, fun and legitimate game experience for everyone,” Niantic said:
“We will continue to work with all of you to improve the quality of the gameplay, including ongoing optimization and fine tuning of our anti-cheat system.”
Anyone believing that have been unfairly banned can access an appeals system.


Pokemon GO players who are found to be cheating will have a permanent ban slapped on them, it has been announced.


A TV company is on the hunt for separated families and parents across the UK, to take part in a new Channel 5 series.
The show, with the working title of The Modern Family, wants to talk to people who would like help resolving any issues they feel are getting in the way of co-parenting, or getting on with an ex-partner for the sake of their children.
Separation affects around a quarter of children in the UK, with the common belief being that being brought up by both parents after separation, where safe and possible, is in the best interests of a child.
“Breaking up with a spouse or partner is one of life’s biggest upheavals,” said a spokesperson for producers Pulse Films. “The difficult part is getting to the stage where separated parents are still able to do things for the sake of the child, like arrange a joint birthday party, or attend a parents’ evening together.”
So the team at Pulse want to film with separated mums and dads who may have moved on to other relationships, and are keen to sort out the issues with their ex for the sake of the children.
Francine Kaye, relationship expert, family mediator and author of Divorce Doctor said: “Kids don’t divorce, parents do. Paradoxically couples need to understand each other more during and after separation, than they did when they were together - in order to parent effectively.”
Working under the guidance of a trained therapist, anyone who has children with an ex and has difficulty with the complicated relationships this has created, can get more information by texting ‘FAMILY’ or call: 07983 640463 / 07555 242 993, by emailing: modernfamily@pulsefilms.co.uk, or by calling Janette Hodds or Lyttanya Shannon on 0207 426 5700.


A TV company is on the hunt for separated families and parents across the UK, to take part in a new Channel 5 series.