More than 25 firefighters are actively combating a significant fire at a building located on Marston Road in Eynesbury. Emergency services were alerted to the blaze at 10:52 AM on Tuesday, August 11th. Response teams from various regions, including Cambridgeshire and Bedfordshire, have converged at the site to manage the situation.
According to the fire service, crews are dealing with a large and well-developed fire that involves recycled materials within the building. As smoke spreads throughout the area, residents are advised to close their windows and doors to minimize exposure and to remain clear of the vicinity to ensure their safety.
Officials have indicated that they expect to be on the scene for an extended period while they work to bring the fire under control. Residents and those in the surrounding areas are urged to remain vigilant and adhere to safety recommendations as the firefighting efforts continue.
Updates on the situation will be provided as more information becomes available. Those seeking further news can tune in to updates aired hourly across various platforms.
Blog
Large Fire in Eynesbury Tackled by Over 25 Firefighters – SSBCrack News
Defibrillator and bleed kit plan for Stafford town centre
Building society Nationwide has submitted an application to Stafford Borough Council Lifesaving equipment is set to be installed in Stafford town centre if plans are given the green light by the borough council.Building society Nationwide has submitted an application to Stafford Borough Council to install defibrillator and bleed kit cabinets to the outside wall of its Greengate Street branch.Bleed kits provide equipment to assist in dealing with incidents involving severe blood loss, such as stabbing or crush injuries. A defibrillator can provide a shock to a heart to get it beating again if a person goes into cardiac arrest, providing assistance in the minutes before emergency services arrive on the scene.A supporting statement submitted as part of the application said: “Nationwide Building Society are committed to supporting the communities they serve, with branches located at the centre of high streets across the UK. As part of this commitment to community wellbeing, they aim to install life saving equipment to some of their branches to ensure people have rapid, 24/7 access to vital emergency equipment whenever it is needed.“As such, they plan to install external defibrillators and bleed control kits on some Nationwide branches. Each piece of equipment will be housed in its own dedicated, secure external cabinet.“Both cabinets are to be installed on the external walls of Nationwide Building Society branches. The cabinets need to be in a prominent location where they can easily be seen and, at a height where they can be reached in case they are needed in an emergency.“We have proposed that the cabinets are fixed in locations that, whilst prominent, have limited impact on the appearance of the conservation area. The cabinets can be removed if they become redundant and the benefits of installing these cabinets are potentially life-saving so we consider that this outweighs any harm to the appearance of the conservation area.”Below are other planning applications published or validated by Staffordshire councils in recent days.26/42268/HOU: Demolition of existing two-storey link and replace with two-storey extension linking existing house, with internal and external alteration at South View, Winghouse Lane, Tittensor, ST12 9HN26/42269/HOU: Single storey side and rear extension and two storey front extension at 9 Knowle Road, Stafford, ST17 0DN26/42257/HOU: Loft conversion (inc dormers) with rear loft extension. Full width single storey rear extension. Bifold access to patio, and external thermal insulation with render finish at 112 Cannock Road, Stafford, ST17 0QH26/42234/HOU: Demolition of existing conservatory for single storey rear extension and balconies at The Brambles, Windmill Hill, Rough Close, ST3 7PL26/42202/HOU: Conversion of a single storey side extension to a two storey extension at 48 Witney Road, Baswich, Stafford, ST17 0BX26/42171/FUL: Installation of defibrillator and bleed kit cabinets to external wall of Nationwide Building Society branch at 25 Greengate Street, Stafford, ST16 2HT26/42166/LBC: Install eight new security ventilation louvers across Wings B, D, E, and F, and replace four existing windows in Wings E and F with new safety-enhanced secure cell windows, alongside associated internal cell conversion works at HM Prison Stafford, 54 Gaol Road, Stafford, ST16 3AW26/42154/HOU: Two storey rear extension, single storey rear extension. Demolish existing outbuilding and replace with a two storey outbuilding at Moss Lea Farm, Moss Lane, Moss Gate, Stone, ST15 8RQ26/42510/FUL: Erection of two dwellings and one store room on land rear of 9-11 Abbey Street, Stone, ST15 8PA26/42526/FUL: Retrospective planning consent for barn conversion to form single dwelling at Walton Meadow, Walton Grange Lane, Moreton, TF10 9DWEast Staffordshire Borough CouncilP/2026/00844: Construction of two storey side extension at Wood Lane Bridge Farm, Sudbury Road, Yoxall, DE13 8PQP/2026/00842: Construction of garden room and covered deck area at The Hawthorns, Scotch Hills Lane, Barton Gate, Barton under Needwood, DE13 8BPP/2026/00841: Two storey rear extension to include loft conversion and single storey front extension at 15 The Lawns, Rolleston on Dove, DE13 9DAP/2026/00831: Listed Building Consent for the addition of bird spikes to the church tower at Elim Church, Moor Street, Burton, DE14 3SZP/2026/00828: Demolition of single storey rear extension and construction of a part single storey and part two storey extension with additional room above. Construction of front entrance porch with bedroom extension above, plus enlarged bay window at 36 Kitling Greaves Lane, Burton, DE13 0PAP/2026/00829: Construction of single storey side extension at 84 Meadow View, Rolleston on Dove, DE13 9ANP/2026/00834: Erection of outbuilding to form tattoo studio (Sui Generis) at 71 Victoria Crescent, Burton, DE14 2QDP/2026/00826: Construction of single storey rear extension at Meadow View, Yoxall Road, Newborough, DE13 8SUP/2026/00822: Construction of single storey rear extension at 32 Greenways Road, Branston, DE13 9GEP/2026/00827: Construction of first floor side extension at Corriander Cottage, Withington Lane, Church Leigh, ST10 4SUP/2026/00845: Listed Building application for the installation of replacement windows to the north, south and east elevations, removal of three windows to the west elevation and reinstatement of a first floor window to the south elevation at Weaverlake, Hadley Street, Yoxall, DE13 8NBP/2026/00839: Erection of a detached self-build bungalow with alterations to existing driveway including the formation of a new access and erection of a 2.0m high boundary wall with railings and entrance gates at 20 Brizlincote Lane, Burton, DE15 0PRP/2026/00836: Installation of three padel courts including 9.013m high canopy, maximum 4.0m high perimeter fencing and four 5.35m high floodlights at Holland Sports Club, Potters Way, Barton under Needwood, DE13 8BBP/2026/00843: Construction of first floor side extension at 1 Halcyon Way, Burton, DE14 2JRP/2026/00823: Construction of an agricultural building for the storage of fodder, bedding straw and agricultural equipment at Coulter Hills Farm, Burton Road, Needwood, DE13 8SJP/2026/00656: Felling of two Lime trees (TPO – Tree Preservation Order – 1) (amended description) at The Croft, Burnside, Rolleston on Dove, DE13 9DNP/2026/00835: Installation of wheelchair lift at 36 Davies Drive, Uttoxeter, ST14 7EGP/2026/00838: Retention of outbuilding for continued use as a beauty business at 16 Brackenwood Road, Stapenhill, DE15 9PXCannock Chase District CouncilCH/26/177: Conversion of one large retail unit into eight small retail units. Erection of additional storey to create one six-bed HMO. One two bed flat and three one-bed flats over the retail units at The Bed Shop, 5 Walsall Road, Cannock, WS11 0HGCH/26/233: Demolition of an existing temporary modular classroom (building C) for alteration works to Buildings B and D and creation of a link building extension between the same at Chase Grammar School, Convent Close, Cannock, WS11 0URCH/26/226: Non-material amendment of CH/25/0011 (change of use from holiday accommodation to open C3 residential usec0 to amend the proposed fenestration at 49 Etching Hill Road, Etchinghill, Rugeley, WS15 2LWCH/26/231: Installation of internally illuminated fascia signage and projecting sign to replace existing at HSBC, 20 Market Place, Cannock, WS11 1BXCH/26/228: Erection of a single storey rear extension at 30 Chalcot Drive, Pye Green, Cannock, WS12 4SFSouth Staffordshire District Council26/00672/VAR: Variation of Condition 1 of 24/00458/VAR (variation of condition of appeal: APP/C3430/C/21/3272811. Variation of condition 1 to extend the use of the land as a sawmill for an additional two years) to extend the use of the land as a sawmill for an additional two years on land at Saredon Road, Cheslyn Hay, WS6 7JD26/00675/FULHH: Single storey rear extension to form dining room at Sommerville, Levedale Road, Levedale, ST18 9AH26/00676/FUL: Replacement dwelling at 2 Market Lane, Lower Penn, WV4 4UJ24/00577/COND: Discharge of condition 5 (balcony privacy screening) of 24/00577/FULHH (two storey rear extension) at Hunters Lodge, Stafford Road, Penkridge, ST19 5AX26/00681/TTREE: TPO 112/1991: Corsican Pine – dismantle and remove at Open Space, Collier Close, Cheslyn Hay26/00670/TREE: Wombourne conservation area: T135, Oak – crown reduce by one metre at Wombourne Parish Council Offices, Civic Centre, Gravel Hill, Wombourne, WV5 9HA26/00665/FUL: Change of use from commercial (Class E) to school (Class F1) at Walnut House, Kingswood Business Park, Kingswood26/00674/FULHH: Two storey side extension and garage conversion into habitable space at 3 Albert Drive, Swindon, DY3 4NJ26/00643/WMI: Non-material amendment to Requirement Nos 4(1) (Detailed Design Approval), 16 (1) (Written Landscaping Scheme) and 23 (1) (Permissive Paths) approved in relation to the provision of a new HV Primary substation together with hard and soft landscaping – 25/00808/WMI (The West Midlands Rail Freight Interchange Order 2020 (as amended by The West Midlands Rail Freight Interchange (Correction) Order 2020 and subsequent Amendment Orders) – Discharge of Requirements 4, 5(1), 6(2), 12(1), 13(1), 15, 16(1), 20(1), 23(1), 24(2), 27(1) in relation to the provision of a new HV Primary substation together with hard and soft landscaping, and associated access and servicing arrangements and drainage. An environmental statement was submitted with the DCO application, and ES compliance statements provided with subsequent Amendment Orders) – at West Midlands Interchange, Watling Street/Wolverhampton Road, Gailey26/00631/WMI: Non-material amendment to Requirement Nos 4(1) (Detailed Design Approval), 12 (1) (Ecological Mitigation and Management Plan), 16 (1) (Written Landscaping Scheme), 20 (1) (Lighting Scheme Details) and 23 (1) (Permissive Paths) approved in relation to the proposed Spine Road and 30 Series Access Road – 25/00582/WMI (The West Midlands Rail Freight Interchange Order 2020 (as amended by The West Midlands Rail Freight Interchange (Correction) Order 2020 and subsequent Amendment Orders) – Discharge of Requirements 4, (b), (c), (d), (e), (g), (h), (i), (o), 5(1), 6(2), 12(1), 15, 16(1), 20(1), 27(1) in relation to the provision of the southern section of the proposed spine road, including new spine road roundabout, and the access road from the spine road roundabout to serve development zones A6 and A5b, and other related works) – at West Midlands Interchange, Watling Street/Wolverhampton Road, Gailey26/00630/LUP: Hip-to-gable loft conversion with rear dormer and soil vent pipe at 24 Walsall Road, Churchbridge, WS11 8JU26/00612/LUP: Rear dormer loft conversion and side elevation window at 12 Battlefield Hill, Wombourne, WV5 0JJ26/00613/FULHH: Single storey rear extensions at 12 Battlefield Hill, Wombourne, WV5 0JJ26/00581/COU: Temporary change of use of Cabin 8 from office E(c) to education F1(a at Dunston Business Village, Dunston, ST18 9FJ26/00489/VAR: Variation of 24/00862/FUL (development of two dwellings along with associated infrastructure) to amend the approved layout, including alterations to the siting and appearance of the buildings on land to the rear of 28 Westbeech Road, Pattingham, WV6 7AQLichfield District Council26/00975/FUL: Retention of two shipping containers at 135 Birmingham Road, Shenstone, Woodend, Lichfield26/00965/FUH: Single storey rear flat roof extension at 22 Inge Drive, Alrewas, DE13 7AZ26/00967/FUH: Demolition of conservatory and erection of a single storey rear extension, conversion of garage to bedroom and creation of wet room at 78 Chase Road, Burntwood, WS7 0DT26/00974/ABN: Agricultural Determination: Creation of new access track at Willowbrook Farm, Burton Road, Alrewas, DE13 7BA26/00960/FUH: Single storey side and rear extension to form kitchen, WC and garage at 23 Drayton Lane, Drayton Bassett, Tamworth, B78 3UA26/00959/FUH: Single storey and two storey rear extension at 65 Eastern Avenue, Lichfield, WS13 6RL26/00964/FUH: First floor side extension at 44 Yew Tree Avenue, Lichfield, WS14 9UA26/00935/FUL: Vary condition 2 (approved plans) of 25/00504/FUL (Section 73 application to vary condition 2 permission 24/00731/FUL – erection of a replacement dwelling) to allow for the erection of front garden wall with entrance gates, roof dormer to the east-facing roof, change approved garage roof from pitched to flat, removal of one study window and solar panels to the pitched roof at 12 Newick Avenue, Little Aston, B74 3DA26/00927/CLP: Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed): Erection of a single storey rear extension at 23 Macadam Close, Burntwood, WS7 9LJ26/00897/FUH: Creation of a new vehicular access opening within the existing rear boundary wall and the installation of a new vehicle gate to provide access to the rear of the property at 21 Dam Street, Lichfield, WS13 6AE26/00892/PNH: Prior Notification: Erection of a single storey rear extension projecting 4.0m from the rear wall of the original dwelling and reaching a maximum height of 3.90m and eaves height of 3.90m at 10 Aldin Close, Bonehill, Fazeley, B78 3HT26/00891/CLE: Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed): Confirmation that development approved under 22/00160/FUL (erection of one detached two storey dwellinghouse and associated parking and groundworks) has lawfully commenced through the carrying out of material operation at 36 Chestnut Lane, Clifton Campville, Tamworth, B79 0BN26/00770/FUH: Erection of a single storey side, rear garage, utility and kitchen/dining room extension at 18 Court Drive, Shenstone, Lichfield, WS14 0JG26/00730/FUH: Two storey side extension, single storey rear extension, erection of front enclosed porch at 11 Tamworth Road, Lichfield, WS14 9EY0198/2026: Discharge of condition 4 (demolition method statement) of 0247/2025 (demolition of workshop bay and formation of new yard area including construction of external screened washbay, reconfiguration of existing car parking, re-cladding of existing workshop, erection of new powered automatic site entrance gates, installation of roof mounted PV panels and new EV charging points) at Aggregate Processing and Recycling Ltd, Hedging Lane, Wilnecote, Tamworth, B77 5EX0196/2026: Single storey flat roofed outbuilding to the rear of the property at 10 Greenheart, Amington, Tamworth, B77 4NG0194/2026: Installation of two steel lighting columns at Car Park, Spinning School Lane, Tamworth0193/2026: Single storey front extension at 9 Stephenson Close, Glascote, Tamworth, B77 2DG0192/2026: Single storey side and rear extension at 17 Surrey Drive, Tamworth, B78 3XB0191/2026: Alterations to proposed materials from brick to render (non-material amendment of 0133/2026 – single storey rear extension) at 5 Parkfield Crescent, Two Gates, Tamworth, B77 1HBContinue Reading
‘Historically significant’ Georgian silver salver among items stolen from Warwickshire National Trust site
A ‘historically significant’ silver salver is among 25 antique pieces which have stolen from a National Trust site in Warwickshire.The items were stolen from Baddesley Clinton during the early hours of Thursday July 30.Warwickshire Police are appealing for anyone with information about the stolen items to get in touch.Built in the late 1500s, Baddesley Clinton is the historic home of the Ferrers family, who lived at the property for more than 400 years.A ‘historically significant’ silver salver is among 25 antique pieces which have stolen from a National Trust site in Warwickshire. Photos by National TrustThe stolen silver salver is engraved with the Ferrers family arms and bears the mark of Dorothy Mills, one of the few women to register as a silversmith in the 18th century.Other collection items taken include a silver stirrup cup, a brass alms dish and a pair of silver candelabra.The artefacts, which are a mix of silver, silver-plated, pewter and brass, help to tell the story of the Ferrers family and their historic home.Ann Ryan, National Trust operations manager for Baddesley Clinton, said: “This has been a very upsetting incident for our staff and volunteers, and we appreciate the support shared by visitors and members of the public on social media.The stolen silver salver is engraved with the Ferrers family arms and bears the mark of Dorothy Mills, one of the few women to register as a silversmith in the 18th century. Photo by National Trust“The collection items that have been taken are important to Baddesley, especially the Georgian silver salver, which is engraved with the Ferrers family’s arms.“Given its distinctive markings this piece in particular may be identified if offered for sale.“We very much hope the objects will be returned, so they can be enjoyed by everyone and would urge anyone with information to contact Warwickshire Police.”The National Trust takes these incidents very seriously and we continually review our security arrangements, working closely with our local police team.”Continue Reading
Cambridgeshire rapist, 32, jailed after attacking teenage girl
Steven Coulson, 32, began assaulting the girl after getting into bed with her in the early hours of January 8, 2024, in Cambridge.
Despite her asking him to stop, he continued touching her.
When she tried to get out of bed, Coulson pulled her back and raped her.
Coulson handed himself in at Parkside Police Station two days later but denied raping the victim during police interviews.
Steven Coulson (Image: Cambridgeshire Police)
Detective Sergeant Molly Halksworth said: “Coulson is a dangerous man who took advantage of the victim so I’m glad he’s been brought to justice.
“I would also like to pay tribute to the victim’s bravery in coming forward and supporting us with a prosecution.”
On August 6 at Cambridge Crown Court, Coulson, of Newton Close, Cottenham, South Cambridgeshire, was found guilty of rape and assault by penetration of a female aged 13 or over.
He was sentenced to nine years and nine months in prison.
In addition to the jail term, Coulson was given an indefinite sexual harm prevention order and a restraining order.
He was also placed on the Sex Offenders Register for life.
Man Utd’s history of friendly meetings vs Leeds, including Mason Mount’s unofficial debut
Add as preferred source on Google Manchester United take on Leeds in a pre-season friendly in Dublin on Wednesday night.The 2026/27 competitive season is almost upon us, with two more friendly matches for Manchester United to play, including a historic occasion against Leeds at Croke Park.A great rivalry exists between United and Leeds, so it feels very strange to see it listed as a friendly match.However, it won’t be the first time United and Leeds have met in such circumstances. There have been two ‘friendly’ matches between the clubs in recent years.Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images Is Manchester United’s squad stronger now compared to this time last year vs Leeds? This is how Manchester United lined up for a 0-0 draw vs Leeds in 2025 pre-season… Man Utd ‘friendly’ matches against LeedsEmpty seats have been noticeable at all of United’s pre-season matches this summer, but roughly 80,000 are expected to attend United vs Leeds at Croke Park.It will be the first senior football fixture at the historic stadium since November 2009, almost 17 years ago.The last time United played Leeds in a pre-season friendly was in July 2023 in the first match of the 2023/24 pre-season tour.Mason Mount made his unofficial debut for the club following a transfer from Chelsea, while Erik ten Hag fielded an experienced line-up before rotating at half-time with an array of youngsters.United won the match 2-0 in Oslo, with Noam Emeran and Joe Hugill getting on the scoresheet.Before the 2023 friendly, the two rivals met again during the 2019 pre-season tour in July 2019.The match took place at the Optus Stadium in Perth, Australia, where United won 4-0, courtesy of goals from Mason Greenwood, Marcus Rashford, Phil Jones, and Anthony Martial.Excitement is growing in Dublin with thousands of fans flying into the capital city for the game. Plus, there will be no shortage of local supporters for both clubs as United and Leeds are well supported in the Republic of Ireland.⚡️ KEY TAKEAWAYSManchester United take on Leeds at Croke Park on WednesdayIn 2023, United played Leeds in Oslo, winning 2-0That was before the 2019 pre-season friendly in Perth, where United won 4-0 How would Man Utd’s history have been different if Jose Mourinho replaced Sir Alex Ferguson in 2013? Mourinho says he had an agreement to take over from Ferguson – before eventually deciding to rejoin Chelsea Getty Images Man Utd back at Carton HouseUnited travelled to Dublin on Sunday, less than 24 hours after a 1-1 draw against Paris Saint-Germain.Michael Carrick and his players are based at Carton House, in Kildare, where they visited a few months ago for a mid-season training camp.United were so impressed by the facilities at the hotel that they’ve returned for a few days of training before taking on Leeds at Croke Park.Hundreds, if not thousands, of United fans have attempted to get close to the players at Carton House since the squad arrived.Join Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best United content each week direct to your mailbox
County council calls on Government to review funding allocation for SEND provision – Lichfield Live®
THE Government is being urged to review how schools and special educational needs funding is allocated.
Councillor Janet Higgins, Staffordshire County Council’s cabinet member for education and SEND, has written to Lucy Powell MP, Secretary of State for Education, asking for action to tackle “long-standing inequalities”.
The authority says Staffordshire receives some of the lowest levels of funding in England for schools and for support for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities.
Almost 11,100 children and young people in Staffordshire currently have Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) – and demand for support continues to rise each year. But the council says funding has not kept up with growing need.
The county council says that if Staffordshire received funding in line with the national averages, local schools could get tens of millions of pounds more each year.
Cllr Higgins said that the funding gap was putting pressure on the whole education system:
“Every child in Staffordshire deserves the best possible start in life and the support they need to achieve their full potential.
“Our schools, teachers and support staff do a fantastic job, but they are being asked to do more and more with less funding than many other areas of the country receive.
“The number of children and young people needing SEND support continues to grow. We as a council are investing in local provision and working hard to improve services. However, the current funding system simply is not fair to Staffordshire.
“As a large rural county, we also face additional costs, particularly home-to-school and SEND transport, that are not fully recognised. We need a funding system that reflects real need and gives every child the same opportunities, regardless of where they live.
“I am asking the Government to look again at how funding is allocated and work with councils like Staffordshire to create a fairer system that supports children, families and schools both now and in the future.”
In the letter, the council asks the Government to review the National Funding Formula, increase school and high needs funding and recognise the extra costs faced by large rural counties – including transport for children and young people with SEND.
Related articles
Zalgiris and Paris headline London Lions Invitational – TalkBasket.net
Photo: London Lions/XThe London Lions will host Zalgiris Kaunas and Paris Basketball in the inaugural London Lions Invitational at the Copper Box Arena on September 10–11, giving the Lithuanian and French clubs a preseason meeting in the English capital.The Lions announced Monday that four teams will participate in the tournament, with London facing Slask Wroclaw at 5:30 p.m. on September 10 before Zalgiris plays Paris at 8:30 p.m. The third-place game and final will take place the following day at 5:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., respectively.EUROPEAN BASKETBALL COMES TO LONDON! 🇪🇺🦁We’re proud to announce the launch of the London Lions Invitational, a brand-new pre-season tournament bringing some of European basketball’s most storied clubs to the capital.Taking place at the Copper Box Arena on 10–11 September,… pic.twitter.com/cHmyzRlgRn— London Lions Basketball (@LondonLions) August 10, 2026 The event gives Zalgiris and Paris another meeting after they finished the 2025-26 EuroLeague regular season in very different positions. Zalgiris went 23-15 to finish fifth, while Paris posted a 15-23 record and finished 16th.The two clubs also met twice during the EuroLeague regular season, splitting the two games with Zalgiris winning the final matchup 85-79 in Kaunas on April 17. The victory secured fifth place for Zalgiris and ended Paris’ European season.Zalgiris enters the tournament with a substantially reshaped roster. The club added Saben Lee, brought back Marek Blazevic ad Marius Grigonis, while adding Carsen Edwards, Sterling Brown, Jonas Valanciunas and Kaodirichi Akobundu-Ehiogu, while also signing Maxwell Lewis and Keenan Evans.The Lions have a direct connection to two of those Zalgiris players. Lewis and Evans will spend the 2026-27 season on loan with London, meaning the September tournament could provide an early opportunity for the pair to face their parent club.Zalgiris lost Sylvain Francisco, who led the team at 16.5 points and 6.5 assists per game in 42 EuroLeague appearances last season, and Moses Wright, who averaged 13.2 points and 6.5 rebounds. Azuolas Tubelis contributed 12.1 points and 4.5 rebounds.Paris is also entering the preseason with a new-look roster. Nadir Hifi, who averaged 18.9 points and 3.8 assists in 37 EuroLeague games last season, returns as one of the team’s principal perimeter scorers, while the club has added Terry Tarpey, TJ Warren, Tyson Etienne, Maozinha Pereira and Alize Johnson.The London event also revives a recent connection between the Lions and both visiting clubs. London previously hosted Zalgiris in a sold-out preseason game, while Paris eliminated the Lions in the 2024 EuroCup semifinals before winning the competition.
€70m Liverpool man ‘internally’ linked with shock Manchester City move – Read Liverpool F.C.
Liverpool have had a couple of notable departures this summer in the form of Mohamed Salah, Andy Robertson and Ibrahima Konate.Add those to Andoni Iraola replacing Arne Slot at the helm and it officially confirms the dawn of a new era at Anfield.
The likes of Virgil van Dijk and Alisson Becker are also in the final years of their respective contracts and could well move on next summer.
Amidst all this, Alexis Mac Allister’s Liverpool future has come under doubt this summer amid interest from Real Madrid.
And now, Ben Jacobs claims the Argentine midfielder has emerged as a shock target for Manchester City.
Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister wanted by Manchester City
We relayed claims from the Spanish media on Read Liverpool that the Reds value Mac Allister at around €70m.
At this point of the summer, we can’t see him leaving, but Jacobs confirms that Manchester City have ‘internally’ discussed his signature.
He said on talkSPORT: “Alexis Mac Allister has been mentioned internally at Manchester City, but there’s been no contact yet or developments with Liverpool.”
We can never be sure, but this is just paper talk. Behind the scenes, a lot of players get discussed in terms of transfers, but not all of those rumours come to fruition.
Mac Allister isn’t leaving this summer and even in the off chance he does, it certainly won’t be to Manchester City. We can confidently file this in the ‘not happening’ category.
Evans stars as Lincolnshire battle on two fronts in busy week
Lincolnshire CCC delivered one of their most eventful and demanding weeks of the summer, moving between the long-form grind of Championship cricket and the high-stakes pressure of knockout T20 action.Across formats, one theme dominated – Sam Evans’ remarkable run of form, supported by a squad showing depth, resilience and growing confidence.In-form Sam Evans batting against Bedfordshire.Lincolnshire resumed their three-day NCCA Championship fixture against Bedfordshire in a commanding position, and by the end of day three had completed one of their most emphatic wins of the season.Having bowled Bedfordshire out for 178, Lincolnshire produced a superb batting display to post 479 from their 90 overs, with contributions flowing throughout the order.Sam Evans anchored the innings magnificently, compiling a classy 154, his second century of the campaign.Nic Keast (75), Tom Keast (84), Amartya Kaul (75) and Ben Wright all played vital supporting roles as Lincolnshire surged to a lead of 301.Bedfordshire’s second innings was far more robust, reaching 378, but Lincolnshire stuck to their task in draining heat.The standout performance came from Seamus Nazir, who claimed his maiden five-wicket haul for the county with figures of 5-111 from 29 overs.Chasing 74 for victory, Lincolnshire were clinical.Evans again led the way with an unbeaten 42, sealing a memorable personal match and a crucial win that lifts Lincolnshire to the top of Division Two.Promotion now rests on the final Championship fixture of the season against Cumbria at Cleethorpes later this month.With barely time to draw breath, attention shifted to the NCCA T20 knockout stages Super 12 Eliminator against Cheshire.Batting first, Lincolnshire posted 150-7, built around Evans’ fluent 53 from 41 balls and a valuable 29 from Pranav Pothula.Cheshire began their chase strongly, but Lincolnshire’s bowlers tightened the screw superbly.Nazir continued his excellent week with 3-18, while captain Nic Keast delivered a crucial spell of 2-20.Cheshire closed on 147-9, sending Lincolnshire through to the quarter-finals.Lincolnshire again batted first but struggled to generate momentum against a sharp Staffordshire attack.Evans top-scored with 29 from 24, but no partnership materialised to lift the total to a competitive level. Lincolnshire finished on 115-8, knowing they would need something special with the ball.Staffordshire, however, were in no mood to falter.They chased the target with authority, reaching it three down in the 14th over. Lincolnshire’s T20 campaign ends at the quarter-final stage — a disappointment on the day, but a clear sign of progress in white ball cricket and plenty of encouragement heading into next season.Focus now returns to the Championship, where Lincolnshire will aim to secure promotion at the first attempt.They welcome Cumbria to Cleethorpes CC on Sunday, 23rd August, with free entry for all supporters.A win would cap a season of growth, resilience and standout individual performances — none more so than Evans’ extraordinary week across formats.Continue Reading
Firefighters battle clubhouse fire at Kingsthorpe Golf Club as flames and smoke billow from roof
Kingsthorpe Golf Club in Kingsley Road is currently well alight with all emergency services at the scene. The roof has been totally destroyed by the huge blaze as fire crews from across three counties battle to get it under control. At 3.20pm a spokesperson for Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue (NFRS) said: “We are currently in attendance at Kingsthorpe Golf Club, Northampton, where fire crews are attempting to extinguish a fire at the clubhouse.“Three appliances from Northamptonshire are tackling the blaze.”Please avoid the area if you are nearby.”NFRS issued a further update just before 4.30pm which said that the blaze has spread to the first floor and the roof. A spokesperson for NFRS said: We continue to remain at the scene of a fire at Kingsthorpe Golf Club.“Fire crews are still battling to extinguish a fire affecting the first floor and roof of the clubhouse.“Three appliances from Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service are on scene, and we are also receiving assistance from crews in Leicestershire and Buckinghamshire.“There are no reported casualties.“Nearby residents and businesses are urged to close their windows and doors due to the smoke plume. Road closures are in place near the scene while we deal with the incident, so please avoid the area if commuting.“We anticipate we will remain on scene into the evening.”Northamptonshire Police are also on scene with surrounding roads shut. A force spokesperson told the Chron: “Fairway and Kingsley Road roundabout is closed in both directions.“Also, Kingsthorpe Avenue is closed at the junction with Trinity Avenue, which means there is no access to Kingsley Road from this direction.”Members of the public have reported hearing loud bangs across the town following the fire.At 6pm a further statement was released by NFRS which read: “This afternoon’s fire at Kingsthorpe Golf Club is now largely out and under control. WWe still have four engines and an aerial appliance at the scene damping the scene down, and we will remain at the incident for a large part of the night. “There is still smoke issuing from the building, so residents nearby are urged to continue keeping their windows and doors closed. “It is still too early to say what has caused the fire.”1. .Fire at Kingsthorpe Golf Club Photo: Gina Linford2. .Kingsthorpe Golf Club fire Photo: Submitted3. .Kingsthorpe Golf Club fire Photo: Submitted4. .Fire at Kingsthorpe Golf Club Photo: William McErlane
