AN experienced vet has revealed the 10 signs that indicate your beloved pooch could have gut problems.
A quiz has been created for pet owners who might not feel confident when it comes to their dog or cat’s gut health – something which can have a huge impact on their overall wellbeing.
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Your pet licking their lips is one of the signs owners need to be aware ofCredit: Getty
Questions about their appetite and even stools will help to determine whether their diet needs a review, if a check-up with the vet is required or if their gut health means they’re full of life.
It comes after veterinary adviser at Protexin, Ronan Fitzgerald revealed your pet licking their lips, arching their back or being reluctant to move or jump up on furniture could be signs of tummy troubles.
Holding their bum in the air for long periods of time, drooling and pushing their food bowl away with their nose are also indications they could be experiencing issues.
A tender or gurgling tum and them not enjoying a belly rub can be another key indicator of problems with the gut as it can mean they’re experiencing abdominal discomfort.
While excessive flatulence and even blood in their stools could be signs they need a check-up at the vets.
This comes after a study of 2,000 pet owners found only 19 per cent feel confident in identifying if their pet is suffering with gut health problems.
A spokesperson for Protexin, which commissioned the research, said: “Many people believe they know their pets inside out – including how they feel.
“But while we may recognise several behaviours or symptoms as being linked to the gut, some aren’t as clear, such as excess lip-licking which can be linked to intestinal issues.
“Understanding and recognising the signs of good and poor gut health in pets is really important as this can have an impact on whole body health, helping our pets to feel full of life when the gut is working as it should.”
Ronan explained if your dog or cat adopts an abnormal stance like the ‘prayer position’ – front legs extended, chest on the ground and backside in the air – it could be worth a visit to the vets.
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The research also found just 24 per cent of owners actively monitor their pet’s digestive health on a daily basis.
But a third (34 per cent) of dogs and cats display some signs of potential digestive issues a few times a year.
As a result, six in 10 (59 per cent) have changed their pet’s diet after noticing a digestive issue, while 53 per cent have gone to a vet specifically for this issue.
The typical owner spends as much as £426 each year, purely on keeping their pet healthy, according to the OnePoll.com figures.
Ronan said: “If your pet is showing signs of digestive discomfort there are a few things you can do.
10 SIGNS YOUR DOG COULD BE EXPERIENCING GUT PROBLEMS
1. Lip licking 2. Adopting a prayer-like stance (front legs extended and chest on the ground while their bum is in the air) 3. Drooling 4. Reluctancy to jump up on furniture 5. Vomiting or nausea 6. Not enjoying belly rubs 7. Gulping 8. Excessive flatulence 9. Diarrhoea 10. Blood in their stools
“Try to think about when the symptoms started and how severe they seem.
“Sometimes it helps to keep notes to see if there is a pattern, for example, are they feeling unwell or acting strangely at mealtimes?
“If your pet has a stomach upset for a day or two it may be that they’ve eaten something when out on a walk or hunting that’s not agreed with them and this will settle.
“But if you find your pet is experiencing ongoing, regular issues with their gut, or its health seems to worsen quickly and markedly, it’s worth visiting a vet for a full check-up.
“They will be able to recommend possible changes to your pet’s diet or even the introduction of a gut-health supplement.”
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A study of 2,000 pet owners found only 19 per cent feel confident in identifying if their pet is suffering with gut health problemsCredit: Getty
The nasty outbreak has been linked to tomatoes and the UK Heath Security Agency has issued a new warning.
Experts revealed new, rare, strains of salmonella called as Salmonella Strathcona sparked the particularly severe bouts of sickness.
According to the ECDC and the EFSA, nine European countries have reported 29 cases of Salmonella Strathcona since January 2025.
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Product recalls are an important means of protecting consumers from dangerous goods.
As a general rule, if a recall involves a branded product, the manufacturer would usually have lead responsibility for the recall action.
But it’s often left up to supermarkets to notify customers when products could put them at risk.
If you are concerned about the safety of a product you own, always check the manufacturer’s website to see if a safety notice has been issued.
When it comes to appliances, rather than just food items, the onus is usually on you – the customer – to register the appliance with the manufacturer as if you don’t there is no way of contacting you to tell you about a fault.
If you become aware that an item you own has been recalled or has any safety noticed issued against it, make sure you follow the instructions given to you by the manufacturer.
They should usually provide you with more information and a contact number on its safety notice.
In some cases, the manufacturer might ask you to return the item for a full refund or arrange for the faulty product to be collected.
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AN EX-girlfriend of the Manchester synagogue attacker was forced to watch Isis terror videos, she has claimed.
Jihad Al-Shamie, 35, unleashed terroroutsideManchester’sHeaton Park synagogue on Thursday, leaving two dead and three more in hospital.
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A former friend of Al-Shamie also revealed he was teenage drop-out who smoked weed
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Jihad Al-Shamie would make his ex-girlfriend watch extremist videos, it’s been claimedCredit: Facebook
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Al-Shamie was shot dead after the attack on the synagogueCredit: Reuters
The seven-minute knife rampage took place on the holiest day of the Jewish calendar – Yom Kippur – with the killer then shot dead by cops.
A former partner has now claimed she was groomed by Al-Shamie and forced into a “controlling relationship”.
The pair, who met on a Muslim dating app, were in a relationship for four months before she left him over his extremist views, and moved from the UK.
She claimed Al-Shamie told her he wanted to join Isis and also pressured her to become “dedicated to the cause”.
She said: “He used to sit there and make me watch videos – like extreme videos – that I had no interest in.
“I am Muslim and of course I love to learn more. But this stuff was things that I have been raised to not agree with.
“He used to always say I was taught the wrong way and I wasn’t taught right. He was basically just trying to groom me into what he thought.”
Meanwhile, as reported by The Mail on Sunday, it has been revealed one of the women arrested by cops over the synagogue attack was an NHS Mental health peer support worker.
The 46-year-old is a white British woman, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, and neighbours claimed she had recently converted to Islam.
“I was doing such a course, and she told me she was a peer support worker herself,” said one local.
Police make arrests as pro-Palestine ‘hate marches’ go ahead and protesters gather despite fury after synagogue attack
“She said she travelled to Manchester for her shifts at a hospital.”
Al-Shamie is also believed to have been married to a British Pakistani woman in Manchester.
It is understood they share a two-year-old child, but are no longer in a relationship.
A former friend of Al-Shamie also revealed he was teenage drop-out who smoked weed and was obsessed with violent video game Street Fighter.
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Melvin Cravitz, 66, was killed in the attack
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Forensic officers at the sceneCredit: Reuters
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Al-Shamie was not known counter-terrorism agencies but had previous convictionsCredit: Reuters
The friend told The Sun on Sunday that killer Al-Shamie would smoke around 2g of strong skunk a day when he was a teen and frequently felt the wrath of his parents.
And he said he spent hours in his bedroom playing the computer game using the name “Jiji”.
His obsession led to Al-Shamie dropping out of Liverpool John Moores University a year into his English, media and cultural studies degree course in 2011.
The former pal said: “He was a bit of a rebellious wild child. He got into a lot of trouble with his parents. He used to smoke cannabis from an early age.
“He would spend a lot of time practising Street Fighter, like obsessively practising this computer game. He was very good at it, to the point where he competed a couple of times in competitions.”
The source added: “It was probably why he dropped out of uni.
“He was spending too much time smoking weed, working out and playing video games.”
He added: “His personality type, he would latch on to one thing and get buried deep into it. The only thing I can think of is that he’s done that but with radical religion.”
Al-Shamie, whose name is said to translate as “struggle of the Syrian” became “reclusive” after dropping out of education and started to practice Islam around 2018.
Neighbours said he would spend his time lifting weights in his garage or wander around in his pyjamas and flip flops.
The pal, who lost touch with him, said: “I heard he became a bit reclusive and appeared to be very into his faith, which surprised me as he was never that kind of guy.
“There were some concerns about his mental health. I don’t know if he ever got professional help.”
He said he was worried Al-Shamie would go down a “rabbit hole”, adding: “He had an addictive personality. My suspicion is that he ended up self-radicalising.”
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Armed police officers near the synagogue on ThursdayCredit: PA
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Members of the Armed Forces and a bomb squad were called the the sceneCredit: AFP
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Six people have now been arrested on terror charges following the chaosCredit: Reuters
Al-Shamie moved to the UK from Syria with his family when he was a young child and was granted British citizenship in 2006.
His father Faraj is a trauma doctor who later divorced his mother Formoz and moved to France.
This comes as four people arrested in connection with the synagogue terror attack will remain in custody for extra questioning.
Six people have now been arrested on terror charges following the chaos.
Cops confirmed they have been granted custody extensions to hold four people detained in connection with the attack on the Crumpsall synagogue for a longer amount of time.
Two men, aged 30 and 32, as well as a 61-year-old woman arrested in Farnworth will remain in custody for “up to a further five days”.
The force added how an 18-year-old woman and a 43-year-old man, also arrested in Farnworth, remain in custody for questioning.
Greater Manchester Police said: “We have been granted warrants of further detention for four individuals currently in custody.
“This means they can remain in custody for up to a further five days.
“Everyone in custody has been arrested on suspicion of commission, preparation and instigation of acts of terrorism.”
Everyone in custody has been arrested on suspicion of commission, preparation and instigation of acts of terrorism.
Al-Shamie first drove into worshippers at the Heaton Park synagogue at 9.30am on Thursday morning.
He also stabbed terrified members of the public while wearing a fake “bomb vest” – killing Melvin Cravitz, 66, and Adrian Daulby, 53.
Four others were injured in the horror.
Counter-terrorism officers have since revealed the attacker was likely influenced by “extreme Islamist ideology”.
A statement from Greater Manchester Police read: “We believe Al-Shamie may have been influenced by extreme Islamist ideology.
“Establishing the full circumstances of the attack is likely to take some time.
“We have now arrested three further people, one man and two women, aged between 18 and mid-40s.
“This brings the number of people in custody arrested on suspicion of commission, preparation and instigation of acts of terrorism to six.”
Al-Shamie was not known counter-terrorism agencies but had previous convictions.
It is not known when the alleged rape took place but the attacker was under investigation by Greater Manchester Police at the time.
GMP confirmed to The Sun Online al-Shamie was arrested but had been released pending investigation.
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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood during a visit to meet emergency responders at Great Manchester Police headquartersCredit: PA
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The local community have been laying tributes at the sceneCredit: Getty
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The PM and Lady Victoria Starmer walk with police officers during a visit to the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation synagogue after the horrorCredit: PA
COPS have launched a hate crime investigation after reports of a suspected arson attack at a mosque.
CCTV footage shows two men with face coverings pull up to the Peacehaven Community Mosque, in East Sussex, on Saturday night.
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A burnt out vehicle in front of the Community Mosque in Peacehaven
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A masked thug appears to pour an accelerant over the entrance
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A man runs from inside seeking safety
The video appears to reveal one yob, wearing a black jacket, walking up the front steps holding a green container.
He appears to douse the entrance steps with an accelerant before they go up in flames.
Within seconds the car has also turned into a fire ball.
A man who was inside the mosque runs out in terror, seeking safety.
It is not known how many people were in the building when the inferno was sparked.
Fire crews were called out to the chaotic scene and a large police presence remains in the area.
Footage from the scene shows a burnt-out vehicle being dampened by firemen.
A member of the Mosque told The Sun Online: “There was an attack on the mosque, a few individuals came with balaclavas on and blew up a vehicle outside the mosque and set the front a light.”
“It was a targeted attack,” he claimed.
“There’s a large police presence here now.”
Sussex Police Detective Superintendent Karrie Bohanna said: “This is a fast-moving investigation, and we are urging anyone with relevant information to report it to us.
“This includes anyone with CCTV, ring doorbell, dashcam, and mobile phone footage in the area at the time.
“We understand the concerns this has caused within the community, and the impact that will be felt by the Muslim community as a result.
“There is already an increased police presence at the scene and there are also additional patrols taking place to provide reassurance at other places of worship across the county.
“Sussex Police takes a zero-tolerance approach to hate crime and there is no place for hate across the county.
“If you have concerns for your safety or experience any hate or criminal behaviour, please speak to an officer or contact us online or by calling 101. Always dial 999 in an emergency.”
Anyone with information about the arson can report it to Sussex Police online or on 101, quoting Operation Spey.
Alternatively contact CrimeStoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555 111.
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Fire crews were called out to the chaotic scene at XXXpm
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It is not known how many people were in the building
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The car became a fireball in seconds
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Two men arrived in the same car they later set alight
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A large emergency service presence is at the scene
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THIS is the nerve-wracking moment a Ryanair plane is forced to abort landing in Storm Amy’s 90mph winds.
The dramatic footage shows the pilot unable to land the aircraft at Dublin Airport on Friday.
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This is the nerve-wracking moment a Ryanair plane attempts to land at Dublin AirportCredit: Tiktok/@flicksey
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As the plane nears the tarmac, the pilot decides to abort the landingCredit: Tiktok/@flicksey
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The aircraft is forced to ascend and circle the airport to try and land againCredit: Tiktok/@flicksey
It comes as Storm Amy swept in on Friday with wind speeds of over 90mph, sparking widespread travel chaos for millions.
Video footage shows the Ryanair plane descending as it approaches the runway at Dublin Airport.
The aircraft can be seen buffeted by strong winds on its way down, knocking it of course as it nears the tarmac at speed.
Just moments before it is due to touch down, the pilot suddenly aborts the landing.
They then pull the plane back up as its forced to go around the airport before it attempts to make another landing.
A plane spotter posted the footage to social media on Friday, alongside the caption: “Ryanair plane has to do a go around because of the high winds.”
Hundreds of users flocked to the comments with some claiming they were on the flight itself.
“I was on that plane, was a very hairy land,” one posted.
Others claimed that it was the “worst flight of my life” and that this was one of two failed landing attempts before the plane diverted to Manchester.
“That plane was like being on the worst roller coaster ride ever, what you see in that video, doesn’t do justice to what went on onboard,” stated another.
Tens of thousands without power as Storm Amy’s 90mph gusts and torrential rain lash Britain killing one man
According to them, other passengers were panicking and an “elderly gentleman had to be taken from Manchester Airport straight to the hospital”.
Storm Amy is expected to cause further travel disruption across the UK and Ireland on Saturday with flights, rail and ferry services cancelled.
Belfast International Airport said it was expecting delays on Saturday and advised passengers to check with their airlines.
Due to winds reaching up to 100mph in some areas, “risk to life” warnings have been issued too.
Irish Police confirmed on Friday that a man in his 40s had died following a “weather related incident”.
The Scottish island of Tiree has recorded the highest wind speeds at 96mph while a provisional October record for Northern Ireland was set with 92mph gusts in County Londonderry.
An amber wind warning has been issued for the north of Scotland until 9pm on Saturday with yellow warnings covering the whole of Scotland, the north of England and north Wales until the end of the day.
A yellow wind warning will run until 7pm for the rest of England and Wales.
Additionally, yellow warnings for rain are in place in north and west Scotland until midnight and in Northern Ireland until noon.
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As the plane descended, it was visibly struggling with strong winds brought in by Storm AmyCredit: Tiktok/@flicksey
PRO-PALESTINE marches have gone ahead today with protesters gathering in London and Manchester.
The demonstrations are taking place despite calls from SirKeir Starmerandpoliceto cancel the events following theterror attackon asynagogueinManchesteron Thursday.
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Activists from Defend Our Juries dropped a banner from Westminster Bridge
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Sir Keir Starmer earlier called on the protesters to ‘show respect’ to the Jewish communityCredit: PA
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Protesters hold signs, during a mass demonstration at Trafalgar Square
Dozens of police officers have been seen lined up next to Nelson’s Column in central London ahead of the arrival of hundreds of protesters supporting banned group Palestine Action.
Just after 1pm, protesters from the group Defend our Juries arrived in Trafalgar Square began clapping before sitting down.
They chanted “free, free Palestine” and some began writing “I oppose genocide, I support Palestine Action”, while others held pre-written signs.
A woman in blue scrubs stood in the crowds with a sign reading “nurse against genocide”.
Several campaigners from the Stop the War coalition are already in Trafalgar Square, holding placards and Palestine flags.
The Metropolitan Police said it had arrested six people over the banner draped on Westminster Bridge in support of banned group Palestine Action.
The force said: “Officers were quickly on scene, the banner had been removed and the six people involved have been arrested for supporting a proscribed organisation.”
Meanwhile, pro-Palestinian supporters grew to around 100 before speeches began outside Manchester Cathedral.
Scotland Yard chief Sir Mark Rowley had asked for protests to be postponed due to the drain on resources while extra officers are stationed at synagogues.
He also warned the rallies “will likely create further tensions and some might say lacks sensitivity” in the wake of the attack.
TENS of thousands are without power as Storm Amy’s 90mph gusts and torrential rain lash Britain leaving one dead.
The first named storm of the season has swept into the country with yellow weather warnings covering the whole of Britain on Saturday.
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Storm Amy swept into the UK on Friday killing one and leaving thousands without powerCredit: PA
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Waves smashed the coast of Blackpool this morningCredit: Dave Nelson
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Yellow rain warnings have also been issued for parts of the UKCredit: NB PRESS LTD
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Members of the public were pictured battling the wind and rain on Friday nightCredit: NB PRESS LTD
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The Met Office’s warnings for Saturday cover the entire countryCredit: Met Office
Irish Police confirmed on Friday that a man in his 40s had died following a “weather related incident”.
While 234,000 homes were also left without power across the island of Ireland as Storm Amy brings widespread disruption.
The highest wind speeds so far have been recorded in the Hebrides Islands, Scotland, at 96mph with 92mph gusts recorded in Co Londonderry in Northern Ireland, say the Met Office.
An amber wind warning has been issued for the north of Scotland until 9pm on Saturday with yellow warnings covering the whole of Scotland, the north of England and north Wales until the end of the day.
A yellow wind warning will run until 7pm for the rest of England and Wales.
Additionally, yellow warnings for rain are in place in north and west Scotland until midnight and in Northern Ireland until noon.
Travel chaos has also been sparked across the country with road closures and disruption to public transport.
Train operator, Avanti West Coast, warned of “short notice changes” on Saturday and “strongly recommended” customers making journeys north of Preston to check updates before travelling.
In Scotland, ScotRail suspended services on Friday night and anticipated the disruption would extend in Saturday and possibly Sunday.
Network Rail Scotland route director Ross Moran said more than 60 incidents of flooding, fallen trees and debris on the tracks were reported across the network in the first two hours of the storm.
Storm Amy forces cancellation of Junior Great Scottish Run in Glasgow
“Storm Amy has hit parts of the country much harder and more quickly than expected,” he said.
National Rail is carrying out safety checks for obstructions on the line and damage to infrastructure, warning of possible disruptions throughout the UK on Saturday.
Elsewhere, CalMac Ferries also said it expect many services to be disrupted on Saturday into Sunday with many routes already cancelled.
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Storm Amy has sparked travel chaos across the countryCredit: PA
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The Severn Bridge was forced to close overnightCredit: Getty
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Lancashire has seen difficult driving conditions near to the coastCredit: Dave Nelson
The iconic Severn Bridge between Gloucestershire and Wales was also forced to close overnight due to strong winds.
While parts of the A19 Tees Viaduct, the A66 in Cumbria and the A628 near Manchester were all closed to high-sided vehicles.
Traffic Scotland has also reported a long list of road closures with Forth Road Bridge closed in both directions.
The Skye Bridge, Queensferry Crossing and Clackmannshire Bridge were also closed to high-sided vehicles.
They also reported a number of road closures due to falling debris and overnight flooding including the M9 eastbound near Stirling.
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency had 30 flood warnings in place on Saturday with the Environment Agency issuing six in the north of England one in north Wales from Natural Resources Wales.
Belfast International Airport said it was expecting delays on Saturday and advised passengers to check with their airlines.
All eight of London’s royal parks, including Hyde Park and Richmond Park, will also be closed on Saturday due to the strong winds.
In a statement on its website, the Royal Parks said: “Due to severe wind gusts caused by Storm Amy, all of the royal parks, plus Brompton Cemetery and Victoria Tower Gardens will be closed on Saturday October 4.
“This closure includes all park roads and cycleways, cafes and kiosks, parks sports venues, the Serpentine lido and boating lake, and the royal parks shop.”
“The safety of visitors and staff is our top priority,” the Royal Parks added.
“We’re sorry for any inconvenience that these closures may cause.”
It said opening times on Sunday will be delayed because of safety inspections.
The Met Office said wind and rain was expected to ease throughout the evening for much of the country, but severe gales are forecast to continue in north east Scotland with a yellow warning for wind in place from midnight until 9am on Sunday.
Sunday is expected to turn dry and less windy with sunny spells for most areas, but outbreaks of rain developing in the north west.
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Fallen debris has caused road closures across the countryCredit: Northpix
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Shoppers braved the conditions in Glasgow on FridayCredit: Alamy
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The umbrellas were out in force in Leeds on Friday nightCredit: NB PRESS LTD
THE devastating terror attack at a Manchester synagogue yesterday unfolded in just seven minutes, with the rampage leaving two dead and four injured.
Early yesterday morning, on Yom Kippur, prayers began at Heaton Park Congregation Synagogue on the holiest day of the Jewish calendar.
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Armed police officers at the scene of an incidentCredit: PA
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Two people were killed and four remain in serious condition in hospitalCredit: PA
But the peace was shattered at 9.30am, when the sound of screeching tyres came down the road.
The holy day quickly became one of horror that saw two people – Adrian Daulby, 53, and Melvin Cravitzwas, 66, – tragically killed.
Attacker scouted area before crashing into the gates
Ten minutes before the attack, former Tory minister Grant Shapps‘ father-in-law came “face-to-face” with the terrorist.
The man had scouted the location and argued with security when they would not allow him into the grounds.
“He was claiming that it’s a free country and he should be able to walk in the grounds,” Shapps told the Times.
“Then he came back ten minutes later in the car.”
The carnage began at 9.30am when the black Kia hatchback crashed into the gates of the synagogue after “driving erratically” down the road.
He was stabbing ‘anyone near him’
Witnesses said that the “second” the driver leaped out of the vehicle, he began “stabbing anyone near him”.
“He went for the security guard and tried to break into the synagogue,” an eyewitness said.
The attacker – believed to be 35-year-old Jihad Al-Shamie – reportedly tried to “stab the window to get in” after those inside barricaded the doors.
An eyewitness said prayers had started when the horror unfolded but Rabbi Daniel Walker, who was leading the service, remained calm and led the congregation to safety with the help of others.
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A suspected knifeman who was shot dead by cops after unleashing a ‘terror’ rampage which left two deadCredit: facebook
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The knife used in the tragic attackCredit: Reuters
Police called as public barricaded doors
At 9.31am, police scrambled to Crumpsall, north of Manchester.
A member of the public called the police saying he had seen a car being driven towards a crowd and one man had been stabbed.
The man had tried to kick down the doors, and then tried to use his knife to get in.
When that failed, he resorted to the plant pots that were outside to try smash in the windows.
Greater Manchester Police confirmed the man believed to be the offender was wearing a vest which had the “appearance of an explosive device” as the horror unfolded.
Shocking aftermath pictures revealed what is believed to be a bomb belt and a knife near the attacker.
However, cops have since revealed that the device the suspect was wearing was “not viable”.
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Armed Police and emergency responders gather at the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation SynagogueCredit: Getty
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At 9.34am, three minutes after police arrived, armed cops were deployed at the sceneCredit: AFP
Armed cops swarmed the scene
At 9.34am, three minutes after police arrived, armed cops were deployed at the scene as more details of the horrifying rampage emerged.
GMP declared PLATO and a major incident at 9.37am – which means terrorism is suspected but not confirmed.
The area around the synagogue in Crumpsall was swamped by dozens of police vehicles, along with fire and ambulance crews, while a force helicopter hovered overhead.
Police officers dressed in black combat fatigues and carrying machine guns could also be seen inside the cordon outside the synagogue.
Bomb scare as shots fired
In video shared on social media, an onlooker could be heard saying that the suspect “has got a bomb on him” and appeared to be trying to press a button to detonate it.
“He’s going to blow himself up, he’s trying to press the button,” the person is heard to say – before there a gunshot rings out and the suspect falls to the ground.
After warning the man several times to stand down to no avail, the armed officers opened fire.
The attacker was shot dead at 9.38am – but GMP said they could not confirm his death for sure.
This was because of safety concerns about the “bomb vest” he appeared to be wearing – but was later revealed to be unviable.
Dad-of-three Yoni Finlay – who helped barricade the doors – was injured either by a stray police bullet or from glass when the bullet hit the door.
He was taken to hospital, reportedly undergoing surgery.
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Armed cops shot the suspect after the attack outside a synagogue
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A device that was strapped to the suspected attackerCredit: Reuters
Emergency services on scene
A white lorry marked ‘Bomb Disposal’ arrived at the scene and went behind the cordon outside the synagogue.
A “loud bang” was heard, which police have confirmed was from specialist officers gaining entry to the suspect’s vehicle “as a precaution”.
Paramedics arrived at the scene at soon after at 9.41am and began tending to members of the public.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer – who flew back from Denmark early to chair Cobra – announced that security is being stepped up at every synagogue across the country.
Starmer said: “The attack in Manchester this morning is absolutely shocking, and all of our thoughts are with those affected.
“I am on my way back to London. When I arrive, I will chair an emergency Cobra meeting.”
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Prime Minister Keir Starmer flew back from Denmark early to chair CobraCredit: Reuters
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Members of the Armed Forces prepare a bomb disposal robotCredit: AFP
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A white lorry marked ‘Bomb Disposal’ arrived at the scene and went behind the cordon outside the synagogueCredit: PA
Cops raid nearby street
The Mayor of London also announced the Met Police is deploying patrols in Jewish communities and synagogues across the capital.
Later in the day, at 11.38am, a nearby residential street was cordoned off as cops searched houses.
A neighbour of a house raided in Langley Crescent, Prestwich, which appears to be a council house, said she recognised its occupant from photographs of the synagogue attacker.
She told The Telegraph: “He lived there 10 years, with no wife or kids that I could see. He never seemed to speak to anyone around here.
“I recognised him from the pictures of the attacker. I recognised his little car, the Kia, because he’d always park it badly outside ours.
“I’d see him walking around in his pyjamas and slip-on sandals, carrying a shopping bag.
“He was quite bulked up and used to keep his exercise weights in his garage. I’d see them there.”
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Police block off White House avenue near the scene of the attackCredit: Getty
Three arrested on suspicion of terrorism
Two men were spotted being led away in handcuffs, and it was later confirmed that three people – two men in their 30s and a woman in her 60s – were arrested.
The trio are being held on suspicion of commission, preparation and instigation of acts of terrorism.
Police confirmed that the attack was declared a terrorist incident and aninvestigationinto the horror is being led by Counter Terrorist Officers.
Operation Plato – cops’ response to marauding terrorist attacks – was stood down, but it remains a major incident.
Yom Kippur is the holiest day of the year in Judaism.
Large numbers of Jewish people attend synagogues and fast on this day.
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The body of a man, believed to be the attacker on the ground at the sceneCredit: Reuters
Attacker identified
Yesterday evening, it emerged that the man shot dead is 35-year-old Jihad Al-Shamie.
In an update the force said: “We are now able to confirm that, although formal identification is yet to take place, we believe the person responsible for the attacks is 35-year-old Jihad Al-Shamie.
“He is a British citizen of Syrian descent.”
His name has not appeared in initial searches of police and security service counter-terrorism records, and he is not thought to have been under current investigation.
However, further checks are being carried out to see if any of his details appear anywhere in records of other investigations.
The Home Office confirmed to The Sun that he came to the UK as a young child and was granted citizenship in 2006 as a minor.
He was not known to the police, the Home Secretary has confirmed.
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Shabana Mahmood said the attacker wasn’t known to policeCredit: Getty
Attack declared a terrorist incident
Speaking on GB News, Shabana Mahmood said: “In terms of the attacker, this individual was not known to the security services.
“He has obviously been shot dead at the scene, but the police investigations will now continue at pace.”
She thanked members of the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in Crumpsall and the police, saying their actions helped save lives.
Speaking at a press conference earlier Chief Constable Stephen Watson branded the attack as a “horrific incident.”
He said: “My thoughts, and those of my officers and staff, are with the families of the loved ones who have been affected by today’s horrific incident, on what is the Jewish community’s holiest day: Yom Kippur.
“This has been officially declared as a terrorist incident, and the investigation is now being led by Counter Terrorist Police.
“We can confirm that two members of our Jewish community have sadly died as a result of this attack.
“Following a rapid response, armed officers from Greater Manchester Police intercepted the offender and he was fatally shot by officers, within seven minutes of the initial call”, he added.
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Melvin Cravitz, 66, tragically died in the attack
Two victims named
This morning, two men who tragically died in the rampage were named as Adrian Daulby, 53, and Melvin Cravitz, 66.
Three other men remain in hospital with serious injuries. One sustained a stab wound and a second was struck by the car involved in the attack.
Cops said: “The third man later presented himself at hospital with an injury that may have been sustained as officers stopped the attacker.”
Detective Chief Superintendent Lewis Hughes said: “My deepest sympathies are with Mr Daulby and Mr Cravitz’s loved ones at this extremely hard time.
“Specially trained Family Liaison Officers are in contact with them.
“They will continue to update them on the investigation and support them throughout the coronial process.
“Whilst there are processes which must be followed, we commit to being mindful of cultural preferences and sensitivities and to ensuring that these men and their loved ones’ wishes are respected.”
Home Office post-mortems will take place later today, a statement from Greater Manchester Police confirmed this morning.
Everything we know about synagogue terror attacker Jihad Al-Shamie – ‘reclusive’ English tutor who came to UK as a child
By Ryan Merrifield
THE synagogue terror attacker shot dead by police yesterday has been identified by police as Jihad Al-Shamie.
He was an unmarried recluse who was previously not known to authorities.
He came to the UK as a young child, the Home Office confirmed last night.
The twisted 35-year-old was granted citizenship in 2006 as a minor, aged around 16. He was a British national of Syrian descent.
His father appears to have worked as a trauma surgeon for several NGOs in warzones across the world.
Al-Shamie was said to have lived in a council house in Prestwich, not far from the attack site, for 10 years, with a neighbour telling The Sun: “He had no wife or kids that I could see.
“He never seemed to speak to anyone around here.”
The killer appears to have worked as a tutor teaching English and computer programming.
Greater ManchesterPolice have confirmed that Al-Shamie had no previous Prevent referrals – meaning authorities were not aware that he was a terror risk.
The Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood reiterated the same point, telling GB News: “In terms of the attacker, this individual was not known to the security services.
“He has obviously been shot dead at the scene, but the police investigations will now continue at pace.”
She thanked members of the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in Crumpsall and the police, saying their actions helped save lives.
Pro-Palestinian protestors march in Manchester centreCredit: SWNS
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Pro Pro-Palestinian protestors march in Manchester centre on the day a knifeman killed two people at a synagogue in the cityCredit: SWNS
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Police officers try to stop people marching in protest to demand protection for the Global Sumud Flotilla in LondonCredit: Reuters
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People march to protest and demand protection for the Global Sumud Flotilla in LondonCredit: Reuters
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Armed police officers stand with their weapons inside a Police cordon near Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation synagogue in Crumpsall, north ManchesterCredit: AFP
Protesters were marching at Manchester Piccadilly station today in solidarity with the members of Global Sumud Flotilla – a fleet of 40 ships carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza.
The Israeli navy intercepted several vessels at sea beginning Wednesday, after warning activists against entering waters it says fall under its blockade.
Hundreds of them gathered outside the Manchester Piccadilly Station banging drums and chanting slogans against the Israeli authorities.
They were seen waving Palestine flags and holding placards that read “Freedom for Palestine” and “Stop starving Gaza”.
Organisers of the protest said they “condemned in the strongest possible terms” the attack in Heaton Park – and called for a minute’s silence in respect for the victims.
Another protest took place in Parliament Square as activists gathered to demonstrate against Israeli authorities.
The protest sparked fury, including from Conservative MP Susan Hall, who described it as “disgraceful, disrespectful, despicable behaviour”.
The demonstrations come in the wake of today’s vile Manchester attack.
An assailant drove a car into people outside a synagogue and then began stabbing them, killing two and seriously wounding four in what police called a terrorist attack on the holiest day of the Jewish year.
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Officers shot and killed the suspect outside Manchester, police said.
Authorities said he was wearing a vest that made it appear as if he had explosives. Police later said he did not have a bomb.
The Metropolitan Police force in London, which leads the nation’s counter-terrorism policing operations, declared the rampage a terrorist attack.
Israel slammed the UK government for not doing enough and warned that antisemitism is on the rise after the vile synagogue attack.
Tel Aviv said British authorities “failed” to tackle the “toxic wave of antisemitism” which led to the terror rampage.
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar said: “I am appalled by the murderous attack near the Heaton Park Synagogue in Manchester on the morning of the holiest day for the Jewish people: Yom Kippur.
“The truth must be told: blatant and rampant antisemitic and anti-Israeli incitement, as well as calls of support for terror, have recently become a widespread phenomenon in the streets of London, in cities across Britain, and on its campuses.
“The authorities in Britain have failed to take the necessary action to curb this toxic wave of antisemitism and have effectively allowed it to persist.”
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A suspected knifeman who was shot dead by cops after unleashing a ‘terror’ rampage which left two deadCredit: Facebook
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Police shot the knifeman at the scene after multiple people were hurtCredit: Reuters
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Armed police officers talk with members of the community near the synagogueCredit: Afp
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his country “grieves with the Jewish community in the UK” after this morning‘s “barbaric terror attack” in Manchester.
“Our hearts are with the families of the murdered, and we pray for the swift recovery of the wounded,” he said on X.
“As I warned at the UN: weakness in the face of terrorism only brings more terrorism. Only strength and unity can defeat it.”
Sir Keir – who cut short his trip to Denmark and rushed back to chair a Cobra meeting – condemned antisemitism and said that Britain “must defeat it once again”.
Speaking from Downing Street, the PM blasted the “terrorist attack that attacked Jews because they are Jews”, committed by “a vile individual”.
Sir Keir said: “Earlier today, on Yom Kippur, the holiest day for the Jewish community, a vile individual committed a terrorist attack that attacked Jews because they are Jews, and attacked Britain because of our values.
“So many Jewish families first came to this country as a place of refuge, fleeing the greatest evil ever inflicted on a people, and Britain welcomed them.
“Communities like the one attacked in Manchester provided safety, but also the security that comes from a promise that this is a country that stands up to hatred and that we don’t just provide refuge, we provide a home.”
Starmer said the Jewish community in Britain will see a “more visible police presence” as he promised to do “everything in my power to guarantee you the security that you deserve”.
Protests spread in Europe
Thousands of people marched through the streets of Barcelona today to denounce Israel’s interception of a pro-Palestinian aid flotilla bound for Gaza.
Columns of demonstrators, many waving Palestinian flags, converged on the central Plaza de les Drassanes from multiple parts of Spain‘s second-largest city.
Protesters chanted slogans including “Gaza, you are not alone,” “Boycott Israel,” and “Freedom for Palestine.”
Other protests were reported in other Spanish cities tonight, including Madrid, Valencia, and Bilbao.
Thousands also gathered in Italy on Thursday in support of the Gaza aid flotilla ahead of a strike in solidarity with activists.
As dusk fell in Rome, several thousand protesters gathered near the Colosseum in solidarity with the flotilla and against Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni‘s support of Israel — a day after a similar protest on Wednesday evening.
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Pro-Palestinian demonstrators attend a rally in Rome, ItalyCredit: AP
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Protesters block railway tracks during a demonstration for Gaza following the Israeli army’s seizure of Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) vessels, in Brescia, ItalyCredit: EPA
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Protesters attend a rally in support of the Palestinian people and the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) at Porto, PortugalCredit: EPA
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Protesters attend a rally in support of the Palestinian people and the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) in Vitoria, northern SpainCredit: EPA
Footage showed Israeli forces boarding the boats and detaining activists, including Greta Thunberg, as they headed for war-ravaged Gaza.
In video footage, Greta Thunberg can be seen being detained, as well as onboard vision of the flotilla at the time of the interception.
In a statement posted to the social media platform X, the Israeli Foreign Ministry said: “several vessels of the Hamas-Sumud flotilla have been safely stopped and their passengers are being transferred to an Israeli port”.
“Greta and her friends are safe and healthy”.
In a second post, the ministry shared two images of the flotilla activists, saying: “Hamas-Sumud passengers on their yachts are making their way safely and peacefully to Israel, where their deportation procedures to Europe will begin”.
“The passengers are safe and in good health,” the post ended.
Activists can be seen with life jackets on, holding their hands up in the surrender position.
Yesterday, members of the Global Sumud Flotilla reported army personnel jumped onboard and “illegally intercepted” their journey just hours after they were circled by a warship.
The humanitarian convoy was attempting to get essential aid, including baby formula and medication, to Gaza.
The Global Sumud Flotilla is made up of more than 40 civilian boats carrying an estimated 500 parliamentarians, lawyers and activists, including Thunberg.
On Wednesday, Israel’s ambassador to the United Nations, Danny Danon, said the activists aboard the flotilla will be deported once the Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur ends on Thursday.
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Images of the detained activists including Greta have been released as evidence of their safety
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Heavily armed Israeli solders were seen boarding the boatsCredit: Reuters
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Activists were seen on livestream footage surrendering to heavily armed Israeli soldiersCredit: Reuters
THE highstreet discount store is asking shoppers to stop using Harry Potter mugs immediately as they contain ‘unsafe metals’.
TKMaxx is recalling Harry Potter and South Park mugs, because they do not meet the safety standards required for materials that come into contact with food or drink.
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South Park and Harry Potter mugs that have been recalled by TKMaxxCredit: TK Maxx
The Harry Potter mug from Blue Sky Designs Limited allowed fans to “create their own Hogwarts” by customising the mug with 13 reusable stickers.
The other mug features characters from hit American cartoon South Park.
People who bought the items with product codes 013167 and 596096 should return the items to any TK Maxx or Homesense store.
The recall on both mugs was triggered when testing revealed that the coating may release levels of heavy metals that exceed safe limits, potentially posing a health risk if used to consume food or drinks.
Heavy metals include arsenic, mercury and lead as well as lesser known ones such as cadmium – but it is unclear what metals the warning includes.
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Products that contain unsafe materialsCredit: TK Maxx
Therefore TKMaxx is urging anyone who bought either the Harry Potter or South Park mug, sold between May and September 2025 to “stop using it immediately”.
A TK Maxx spokesperson said: “The vendor is recalling these products because they do not meet safety standards for materials intended to come into contact with food.”
“Testing has shown that the coating may release levels of heavy metals that exceed safe limits, which could pose a potential health risk if used with food or beverages.”
Possible side effects of consuming unsafe metals include nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, confusion, and organ damage to the brain, kidneys, and liver.
Chronic exposure, if left untreated can result in serious long-term issues, including anemia, miscarriage, developmental problems in children, and brain damage.
Shoppers are to return the items to any TK Maxx or Homesense store for a full refund or replacement.
Anyone with further questions can call 01923 473561 or email [email protected].
Your product recall rights
Chief consumer reporter James Flanders reveals all you need to know.
Product recalls are an important means of protecting consumers from dangerous goods.
As a general rule, if a recall involves a branded product, the manufacturer would usually have lead responsibility for the recall action.
But it’s often left up to supermarkets to notify customers when products could put them at risk.
If you are concerned about the safety of a product you own, always check the manufacturer’s website to see if a safety notice has been issued.
When it comes to appliances, rather than just food items, the onus is usually on you – the customer – to register the appliance with the manufacturer as if you don’t there is no way of contacting you to tell you about a fault.
If you become aware that an item you own has been recalled or has any safety noticed issued against it, make sure you follow the instructions given to you by the manufacturer.
They should usually provide you with more information and a contact number on its safety notice.
In some cases, the manufacturer might ask you to return the item for a full refund or arrange for the faulty product to be collected.
You should not be charged for any recall work – such as a repair, replacement or collection of the recalled item
This comes only days after the company urgently recalled a kids’ swimming item that “could pose a risk of drowning.”
From April to August, the retailer had sold a range of Children’s Swim Vests that they’ve now said could pose a safety hazard.
TK Maxx says the affected product codes on price ticket and receipt include 819852, 819854, 819856, 819864, 819866, 819868, 819870, 819884, 819886, 819888, 819904, 819906, 819908, 819910, 819911, 819912, 819914.
MANCHESTER, Leeds and Oxford have been named as top powerhouses for business growth in the UK, according to a report.
The study, carried out by NatWest and data company Beauhurst, analysed growth across innovation, profit, headcount and turnover among mid-market firms nationwide.
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Leeds Town Hall on Park Lane (now The Headrow), Leeds, West Yorkshire, England.Credit: Getty
Manchester ranked highly thanks to its thriving creative and digital sectors, fuelled by MediaCityUK and a flourishing start-up scene.
Oxford stood out for its research-driven businesses, many of which began as university spinouts before scaling into significant mid-market enterprises.
Leeds, meanwhile, has built a reputation in health technology to complement its long-established financial services sector, strengthened by close ties to NHS Digital and leading hospitals.
While London remains the largest centre for profit, headcount and turnover in the mid-market, the report reveals other areas of the UK are increasingly standing out for their innovation.
Smaller authorities also made the list, with Slough and Telford & Wrekin both highlighted as growth hotspots.
Swindon has also emerged as one of the nation’s leading climate technology hubs, thanks to its cluster of renewable energy and clean-tech firms.
Andy Gray, managing director of commercial mid-market at NatWest, said: “The UK’s economic story is no longer written only in its biggest cities.
“Across the country, mid-sized businesses are scaling up, investing in people and creating high-quality jobs.
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Oxford city centre from aboveCredit: Getty
“These boom regions demonstrate that entrepreneurial energy and economic resilience can flourish anywhere.”
Among the emerging centres of growth, researchers pinpointed South Cambridgeshire as home to a thriving cluster of university spinouts.
Aberdeenshire also performed strongly in the innovation category, reflecting its long-standing expertise in oil and gas, now being redirected into renewable energy, carbon capture and wider climate technologies.
Local firms there have benefitted from specialist engineering skills, proximity to North Sea projects and strong research links – helping the area reinvent itself as a hub for innovation in the UK’s energy transition.
The research focused on mid-market companies turning over between £25m and £500m annually – these businesses account for 26 per cent of employment and 30 per cent of UK economic Gross Value Added.
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A Tram going through Manchester’s city centreCredit: Getty
The findings also project that, with the right support, mid-market companies could add an extra £115 billion in turnover and £35 billion of Gross Value Added by 2030 – despite representing just 0.5 per cent of businesses in the UK.
Henri Murison, chief executive at The Northern Powerhouse Partnership, said: “While London remains an important location for mid-market businesses, this new report from NatWest clearly points to the impressive growth and innovation that is taking place in the North.
“As the Autumn Budget approaches, we should be backing concrete steps towards adoption and diffusion of innovation in businesses that are seeking to scale up, providing more high skilled jobs in Northern towns and cities, and playing a fundamental part in delivering the UK Government growth mission.”
Louise Hellem, chief economist at the CBI, said: “This report underlines the vital role the mid-market sector plays in driving regional growth and strengthening our economy.
“These businesses are not just surviving, they’re expanding, innovating, and investing in their communities.
“To fully unlock the UK’s potential and develop high growth clusters, we should harness their strengths as part of regional growth plans, ensure they are engaged in shaping local skills plans and have greater access to finance to scale.”
TOP 25 REGIONS FOR MID-MARKET BUSINESS GROWTH IN THE UK:
1. London 2. Manchester 3. Leeds 4. Oxford 5. Birmingham 6. Buckinghamshire 7. North Yorkshire 8. Edinburgh 9. Glasgow 10. Bristol 11. Cheshire East 12. Milton Keynes 13. Belfast 14. Sheffield 15. West Northamptonshire 16. Aberdeen 17. Wiltshire 18. Warrington 19. Cardiff 20. Windsor and Maidenhead 21. Solihull 22. Reading 23. Cheshire West and Chester 24. Wakefield 25. Nottingham
A 32-YEAR-OLD man who was breastfed by a 60-year-old woman has been jailed.
Michael Jones, of Caernarfon, Wales, was sentenced to 15 months behind bars after he reportedly became “obsessed” with the woman and locked onto her as a way of “getting back at his mother”.
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Jones, of Caernarfon, Wales, was sentenced to 15 months behind barsCredit: North Wales Police
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Caernarfon where Michael Jones was breastfedCredit: Getty
Yesterday, Caernarfon Crown Court heard that Jones was handed a restraining order after assaulting the woman but breached the order three times.
On one of these occasions, he “breastfed” from her for 10 minutes, the court heard.
Another time, prosecutor Amy Edwards said the woman saw Jones looking “tired” on a cycle path so left him a bottle of water.
She said the pair spoke online that evening and arranged to meet up in a park in Caernarfon later that summer.
The court heard the woman told Jones she wanted to end the relationship, insisting it was a “mother and son” dynamic.
Edwards said Jones then became emotional, reportedly telling the 60-year-old he had a “hatred towards women” and an “odd fascination” with women’s breasts.
She said they met again a few days later and kissed “consensually”.
The woman then allowed Jones to “breast feed for 10 minutes”.
Jones told the 60-year-old he engaged with women her age as a way of “getting back” at his mum, the court heard.
Matters escalated, however, when Jones later called the woman up claiming he was “starving”.
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When she arrived at his flat, he initially didn’t let her leave.
She said the experience left her so scared, her health deteriorated as a result.
She told the court: “I know he’s obsessed with me. I know from experience that the obsession is dangerous.”
Defence lawyer Dafydd Roberts, said the woman was “more prepared to have contact than she admits” though conceded Jones does have “attachment problems”.
Roberts said: “He knows he should not have been having contact with her but he could not stop himself.”
Judge Nicola Jones concluded the woman had been “very complicit” in the course of events.
She told the defendant that while he had mental health problems, he had breached his restraining order three time and would therefore face time behind bars.
DRAMATIC footage shows the moment a pensioner was rescued from the sunroof of his sinking Bentley after it plunged into the sea.
Retired funeral director Robert Hill had driven to a waterside car park before his motor suddenly accelerated and careered down concrete steps in Sandbanks, Dorset.
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The brave men helping Robert Hill out of his sinking carCredit: Jam Press/This is Sandbanks
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The men then helped him get back to shoreCredit: Jam Press/This is Sandbanks
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The Bentley became submerged after it plunged into the seaCredit: Jam Press/This is Sandbanks
The expensive bronze-coloured motor worth £50,000 hit the water after rolling down from the car park at around 5pm on Monday.
Mr Hill, 74, said he was unable to unwind the electric windows or open the door and feared he was about to drown as the interior started to fill with water.
But footage captured three brave shore fishermen jumping into the harbour and swimming to the car.
Two were seen clambering onto the bonnet of the semi-submerged car as they desperately tried to get a hold of Mr Hill.
Video captured the moment the 74-year-old was then pulled through the sunroof by the courageous strangers.
The brave trio then helped escort him back to shore as worried bystanders watched on.
But just moments after returning him to land, the Bentley sank to the seabed at the entrance to Poole Harbour.
Mr Hill, who was taken to hospital to be checked over, said: “To the men who swam into the water to get me out, I can’t thank them enough for saving my life.
“I would have died within five minutes if it hadn’t been for those chaps.”
Mr Hill recounted how he was slowly driving towards the kerb when “all of a sudden the engine revved up” and despite putting his foot on the electric brake,.
He added: “It was too late and my car did a dive into the water like a submarine.”
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However, the 2013 Bentley was later winched from off the seabed by the Poole Harbour Commissioners as it posed a potential hazard to shipping.
It remains in the car park on the end of the Sandbanks peninsula.
Sandbanks is an affluent neighbourhood known for its high property prices.
In 2005 it was reported to have the fourth highest land value by area in the world.
A Poole Harbour Commissioners spokesperson said: “A car entered the water from the car park adjacent to the Sandbanks Ferry’s ramp at Sandbanks.
“The vehicle entered the water directly from the Ferry Way Car Park.
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Robert Hill beside his Bentley rescued from the waterCredit: BNPS
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The brave strangers leapt into action and helped Mr Hill out of his sunroof
“A number of local anglers and passers by sprang to their assistance and the sole occupant was assisted from the vehicle before it submerged.
“Divers and a crane were mobilised for recovery and the vehicle was lifted safely ashore at 10.30pm.
“We would like to take this opportunity to commend the swift and selfless efforts of those individuals on the quayside who assisted the gentleman from his car before it sank.
“We would also like to thank PHC staff, partner agencies and our contractors who worked late into the night, recovering the vehicle to ensure the safety of navigation and protection of the environment.
“We would like to take this opportunity to commend the swift and selfless efforts of those individuals who assisted the gentleman from his car.”
A VAST “mini-city” of 5,500 homes, schools and green space is set to rise on the edge of Birmingham.
Council chiefs gave given the go-ahead for the first stage of works.
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A huge “mini-city” of 5,500 homesCredit: Savills
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Schools and green space is set to rise on the edge of BirminghamCredit: Alamy
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The Langley development, near Walmley in Sutton Coldfield, will eventually see around 5,500 homes.
There will also be schools, community facilities and green spaces, built across a huge swathe of land.
Described by developers as an “unparalleled opportunity to establish a new sustainable community”, the scheme promises to transform the area.
Ahead of the latest council planning meeting, permission was sought to begin “strategic infrastructure” works on the site.
These include demolishing Langley Park House, creating open space and play areas, carrying out major earthworks, and building new highway, cycle and pedestrian networks.
But concerns were raised over how future residents will travel.
Conservative councillor Gareth Moore argued that Labour’s transport policy risks being “outdated” and could turn the new neighbourhood into a “heavy car-use area.”
“Despite the best will in the world, the council is not going to change that,” he said.
“I’m really concerned that long-term this is going to build up problems because we’re going to try and discourage people from owning cars.
“We’re going to try and encourage everyone to walk, cycle and get the bus – but they’re not.
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“They’re going to own cars and they’ll be parked all over the place. Yes, in 50 years’ time that might be different but the important thing is the here and now.”
A council report defended the plans, pointing to an “extensive network” of new walking and cycling routes across the site.
This is including segregated cycle paths, bus-only connections and a traffic-free bridge linking eastwards over the A38.
It said: “The intention is to not give equal priority to all modes through the road space allocation, instead encouraging sustainable travel which adheres to the objectives of the Birmingham Transport Plan.”
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This is the road and plot of land where the new settlement will be made
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Council chiefs gave given the go-ahead for the first stage of works.
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There will also be schools, community facilities and green spaces, built across a huge swathe of landCredit: Alamy
Officials have previously stressed that prioritising active travel and public transport will help cut road danger, connect communities and tackle the climate emergency.
According to the scheme’s official website, the new development will also bring schools, leisure facilities and large areas of “well-connected green spaces.”
“We are committed to working with the local community to deliver a beautifully designed scheme that puts placemaking at its heart and provides long-term benefits for both new and existing residents,” it said.
With the application now approved, work can begin on laying the groundwork for one of the biggest housing projects Birmingham has ever seen.
The ambitious plans are set to ease Britain’s housing crisis, and the project is expected to create 30,000 jobs.
The Brabazon development, in South Gloucestershire, is set to become a “thriving new town, designed around people, nature and opportunity: the best place in the UK to live, work and play”, according to YTL, the group facilitating its construction.
Proposals for the project include 6,500 homes (which could rise to 25,000), and student accommodation big enough to house 2,000 people.
The new town will also have a 20,000 capacity arena, three new schools and community facilities, and is predicted to add £5 billion to the GVA.
A new train station, Metrobus links, cycle routes and walking paths will ensure the town is well connected to Bristol and over 3.6 million square feet of commercial space will house shops, businesses and offices.
Brabazon will also have an abundance of parks and green spaces, including a 15 acre park and lake, which will be the largest in the South West for 50 years.
The care facility’s manager described the incident as a “tragic accident” and said an investigation is underway.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC), the care home and medical provider regulator, is aware of the incident.
Michael Blissett, home manager at Berrycroft Manor, said: “This was a tragic accident, and our thoughts and prayers are very much with the family. We extend our heartfelt condolences to them.
“Everyone here is shocked and saddened by the accident. Investigations are still continuing as to exactly how this has happened.
“Safety here is paramount and we are working with HSE [Health and Safety Executive] and CQC to ensure this never happens again.”
A GMP spokesperson added: “Shortly after 7.30am yesterday (September 29), officers responded to reports of a concern for the welfare of a woman following a fall at a care home on Berrycroft Lane, Stockport.
“Emergency services attended but sadly, a 78-year-old woman died from her injuries in hospital later that day.
“Her family are currently being supported. Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances of her death.”
A CQC spokesperson said: “CQC has been made aware of the death of a resident at Berrycroft Manor in Stockport, and our condolences are with the family at this sad time.
“We are in close contact with the home and police as they look into the circumstances around this incident, so we can understand if there is any regulatory action that needs taken to ensure people are receiving safe care.
“CQC’s priority, at all times, is the health and wellbeing of people using health and social care services, and all information we receive informs our monitoring of services and future inspections.
“We’d encourage anyone who has concerns about a health and social care service to let us know. This can be done by emailing [email protected] or via our customer service centre on 03000 616161.”
A HUGE search operation has tragically recovered the body of an 80-year-old man from a popular UK beach.
Police, Coastguard, Lifeboat crews, and South West Ambulance Service responded to Sidmouth beach in Devon yesterday after a person was spotted on the rocks.
A lifeboat was sent to the rocky shore near Jacobs Ladder to save the person and bring them back to the beach.
Sadly, the man was pronounced dead after being recovered by emergency crews.
His family have been informed of the tragedy.
The beach was closed off while emergency services raced to save the man from the rocks.
In a statement, Exmouth Police said: “This morning officers from Exmouth patrol and Rural East Devon patrol supported Exmouth and Beer Coastguard Search & Rescue Teams, Sidmouth Independent Lifeboat, the Coastguard helicopter and South West Ambulance Service, attended an incident at Big Picket Rock under High Peak between Ladram Bay and Jacobs Ladder beach at Sidmouth.
“A person was recovered by Sidmouth Independent Lifeboat’s ‘Speedy Sid’ inshore lifeboat, and was conveyed to Sidmouth beach but unfortunately had passed away.
“The family have been informed and our collective thoughts are with them at this difficult time.
“Whilst eventually it finalised in Sidmouth, thank you for your patience and understanding around short closures and emergency vehicle obstructions on Sidmouth seafront as well as the CG helicopter landing on the seafront.”
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The man was recovered by a lifeboat crew but tragically pronounced dead shortly afterCredit: Getty
PC Faizaan Najeeb, 24, who sadly died on FridayCredit: Northants Police
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He was based with the Wellingborough response teamCredit: Northants Police
A man in his 20s was arrested at the scene of the fatal collision and has been bailed by police pending further investigation.
Chief Constable of Northamptonshire Police Ivan Balhatchet led the tributes, with former colleagues at Bedfordshire Police adding their own condolences.
The Chief Constable said: “Words cannot describe the sadness felt when an officer loses his life serving in the line of duty.
“The entire Northamptonshire Police family wish to pass on our deepest condolences to his family and friends at this truly awful point in time.
“Colleagues from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit are still investigating the collision, and specialist family liaison officers will continue to support Faizaan’s family in the coming days and weeks.
“We are also carrying out an internal health and safety investigation.”
PC Najeeb was responding to a single vehicle collision in Station Road, Raunds, near Wellingborough, on September 19 when he was hit by a blue VW Polo car.
Despite the best efforts of medical staff at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, he sadly lost his life a week later on September 26.
His former colleagues on the Bedford Community team said: “Those that knew him are absolutely devastated by his death, and he will be sorely missed.
“His ability to lift spirits was infectious, and he was always so happy.
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“Faizaan would do anything for anyone, and although he was only with us for a short time, his legacy and impact on those that worked with him remains.
“His memory lives on and will not be forgotten.
“The joy he brought to people that he met can never be replicated, and those on the Community Policing Team, as well as those in other departments will miss him.
“It is with great sadness that PCSO 7001 and PC 1967 has signed off from duty. His memory will live on.
“Thank you, Faizaan, for all the joy and the legacy you brought us.”
A spokesman for Bedfordshire Police said after the tragedy: “We are very sad to hear about the death of our former colleague, Faizaan Najeeb.
“Faizaan joined us in February 2021 as a PCSO with the Bedford Community Policing Team.
“He then moved onto to become a PC with Northamptonshire Police in May 2022.”
Alaa Abouzanad on behalf of the Northamptonshire Council of Mosques also paid tribute to the young officer.
In a letter to Chief Constable Balhatchet he said: “On behalf of the Northamptonshire Council of Mosques, we wish to extend our deepest condolences on the passing of your colleague, PC Faizaan Najeeb.
“His service and dedication to keeping our communities safe will always be remembered and honoured.
“At this difficult time, please know that our thoughts and prayers are with his family, his colleagues, and the wider policing community.
“We stand with you in solidarity and support.
“May Allah grant him forgiveness, mercy, and the highest place in Jannah – paradise – and grant his family patience, strength, and comfort in this time of grief.”
PC Najeeb joined Northamptonshire Police in May 2022 and had served with the Response team in Wellingborough ever since.
In line with tradition for officers who have passed away while in the line of duty, his collar number P1967 will be retired in his memory.
This week the Northamptonshire Police will hold a two-minute silence in memory of their fallen colleague at its Wootton Hall headquarters, where a flag has been flown at half-mast in his honour.
