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Ryanair chief executive Michael O'Leary warned that flights will depart without passengers who are not at the boarding gate when boarding ends, including those delayed in passport-control queues. He blamed passengers for arriving too late, criticized the EU’s entry-exit system and called the lack of passenger rights regrettable. Travellers affected by delays have reportedly faced substantial costs for replacement flights and accommodation, often without reimbursement from airlines or insurers.

Former River City actor Iain Robertson, 45, was sentenced at Edinburgh High Court to nine years in prison after being convicted of five offences against three women between 2004 and 2019, including rape, sexual assault and domestic abuse. He will also serve three years of supervision, remain on the sex offenders’ register indefinitely and be subject to indefinite non-harassment orders. Robertson appeared by videolink from prison and showed no reaction when the sentence was imposed.

More than £100,000 has been raised to support a boy who was injured after being thrown into a crocodile enclosure at Johnsons of Old Hurst near Huntingdon. A 30-year-old man with learning difficulties was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and later bailed as police investigate his care. The boy has undergone seven surgeries and is recovering, with his family expressing hope he can return home soon. Donations to the fundraising page have surpassed £105,000.

Ryanair passenger Ljubiša Karović says he was partly pulled through a shattered aircraft window after engine debris struck the plane during a flight from Thessaloniki to Memmingen. His wife, Svetlana Grković, held onto his legs for several minutes while other passengers helped, allowing the aircraft to return safely to Greece for an emergency landing. Karović suffered serious injuries, including burns, temporary paralysis and damage to his ear and eye, and says he now experiences panic attacks and severe anxiety around aircraft.

An inquest into the death of former MP and MEP Ann Widdecombe has been opened and adjourned after a hearing at Exeter Coroner’s Court. Widdecombe was found unresponsive with visible injuries at her home in Haytor Vale, Devon, on July 9, and was pronounced dead at the scene. A post-mortem has been completed, but the precise medical cause of death remains undetermined. The inquest will be suspended while criminal proceedings continue against 28-year-old Joshua Kerry, who is charged with her murder.

Cambridgeshire is expected to remain above 30C on Saturday, with temperatures potentially reaching 34C in East Anglia, even as cooler air moves into western and northern parts of England. Met Office meteorologist Aiden McGivern said Atlantic low-pressure systems will bring cooler, more changeable weather across most of the UK by Sunday, although heat will linger longest in eastern England. An extreme heat warning remains in place for several areas on Saturday.

Tina Laverty, 58, and her husband Andrew Laverty, 63, died in a car crash while visiting Oslo, Norway, on June 12. Tina, who grew up near Newmarket and worked in travel before managing travel arrangements for engineering consultancy TWI, and Andrew were described by family as devoted partners who travelled extensively together. Tina's parents, Pat and Mick Auger, said they were struggling to comprehend the loss and recalled the couple's close relationship and enthusiasm for exploring new countries.

Shanice Brookes, a 30-year-old mother from Sheffield, has been formally identified as the woman fatally shot outside One Four One bar in Sheffield city centre during the early hours of May 25. Her family paid tribute to her as a much-loved mother, relative and friend who was completing a university degree and working for a local charity. South Yorkshire Police are investigating the shooting and appealing for witnesses, vehicle information and other evidence, with anonymous reports accepted through Crimestoppers.

The A14 recorded 90 casualty-causing collisions in Cambridgeshire in 2018, including three fatal crashes, making it the county’s most dangerous road by raw collision numbers. The A47 ranked second with 64 such incidents and two fatalities, while the M11 recorded 23 incidents and one fatality. Cambridgeshire had 1,803 casualty-causing collisions overall, including 27 fatal crashes; unclassified minor roads and 30mph roads accounted for a large share. The figures, based on Department for Transport data analyzed by Reach’s Data Unit, are not adjusted for traffic volume and count incidents rather than individual casualties.

A guide to riverside pubs and bars in and around Cambridge, including the Green Dragon, Granta, Plough, Fort St George, Othersyde, Boathouse, Anchor, Mill and the DoubleTree Hilton’s Twist Bar. The venues are compared by their views of the River Cam, outdoor seating, food and drink options, atmosphere and opening hours.

Double yellow lines generally prohibit waiting at any time, although limited exceptions may apply for loading or vehicles displaying a blue badge. Single yellow line restrictions operate only during times shown on nearby signs or zone-entry notices. Drivers who receive a Penalty Charge Notice may receive a 50% reduction for prompt payment, while unpaid charges can increase and lead to court action. Incorrectly issued notices can be challenged with evidence, first through the relevant council and then, if necessary, through an independent tribunal; private parking charges follow a separate appeals process.

A local guide recommends six Cambridge venues for recovering from a heavy night: Relevant Records for Mexican breakfasts, Café Arena and The Regal for traditional full English breakfasts, Michaelhouse Café for simple classics, Stir for an avocado-and-bacon brioche stack, Black Cat Café for coffee and bacon eggs Benedict, and Broadway Buttery for a cosy full breakfast. The piece combines practical locations with strongly positive, humorous assessments of each venue.

Former BBC military historian Dr Howard Lester Tuck admitted evading income tax after failing to declare almost £1 million earned from historical tours, school trips, films and documentaries between 2010 and 2016. Originally sentenced to two years and three months in prison, he successfully appealed after arguing that the offence was not strongly motivated by personal gain and citing his good character, depression and Addison’s disease. The Court of Appeal reduced the sentence to one year and eight months, while agreeing that he should have known he was required to pay tax.

Charles Delafeld was ordered by Cambridge Magistrates’ Court to pay £305 after dropping a cigarette butt on St Andrew’s Street in Cambridge. He failed to pay an initial fixed penalty notice and did not attend court, so he was convicted in his absence. Cambridge City Council said it issued 472 littering penalty notices in 2017/18 and uses the resulting funds to support street and open-space cleaning and enforcement activities.

Amazon announced plans to create 180 new jobs at its development centre in Cambridge, alongside 250 roles in Edinburgh and 600 in a new Manchester office. The Cambridge site, opened at Station Square in 2017, develops products and services including Kindle, Fire devices, Echo products and Alexa, while a separate workshop works on the Prime Air drone delivery system. Amazon said the expansion reflects its long-term commitment to the UK, where it had invested more than £9.3 billion since 2010 and expected to reach 27,500 employees.

Huws Gray acquired Cambridge-founded family builders’ merchant Ridgeons in a reported multi-million-pound deal. Ridgeons operates around 40 sites across East Anglia, including timber, plumbing and tool outlets, while Huws Gray has 62 locations and nearly 900 employees. The acquisition is expected to make Huws Gray the UK’s largest independent builders’ merchant. Ridgeon family representative Gordon Ridgeon said the family chose Huws Gray because of its similar culture and values. The deal was financed by Inflexion.

Nespresso will open a new boutique inside the John Lewis store at Cambridge’s Grand Arcade on October 11, 2018. Customers will be able to sample coffee blends, view Nespresso machines and attend coffee masterclasses. The Cambridge location is one of three new UK sites announced alongside outlets in London’s Oxford Street and Cheadle, Greater Manchester.

X Factor star Chico Slimani, 47, was hospitalized after suffering a stroke. His family confirmed that he was undergoing further tests and asked for privacy while he recovered with support from his wife Daniyela and their two children. The report also recounts his rise to fame on The X Factor, his chart hit “It’s Chico Time,” his appearance on Dancing on Ice, financial struggles, and charitable work through The Rainbow Child Foundation.

Greater Anglia unveiled the interior of its new bi-mode trains, which will begin operating on routes around Cambridge and across East Anglia from the middle of 2019. The trains will replace older single- and two-carriage services and include more seating, USB and power sockets, Wi-Fi, air conditioning, passenger information screens, open gangways and larger windows designed to improve mobile reception. Accessibility improvements include sliding doors, low-level floors, retractable platform steps, dedicated accessible seating and an accessible toilet. Greater Anglia plans to replace its entire fleet by 2020, with trains being built by Stadler and Bombardier and subject to testing and staff training before entering service.

NatWest and RBS customers across the UK were unable to access online and mobile banking services, with some receiving HTTP 502 errors or messages saying the service was unavailable. Both banks acknowledged the problem but did not identify its cause. Down Detector recorded a sharp rise in outage reports from around 4 a.m., while customers complained on social media about being unable to transfer money or access funds.

Channel 4 has commissioned four hour-long episodes of Famous and Fighting Crime, in which Katie Piper, Jamie Laing, Sandi Bogle, Penny Lancaster and Marcus Brigstocke work alongside Cambridgeshire Constabulary officers as Special Constables. The celebrities will respond to emergency calls, work in custody and CID, participate in drug raids and help manage disorder in city centres. Police and production executives say the series will highlight the role of volunteer officers and the pressures facing modern policing, while Piper described the experience as frightening, enjoyable and emotionally challenging.

Iceland has launched £1.50 packs of pre-made scrambled eggs made from four British free-range eggs, milk and seasoning. The 250g pouches can be reheated in a microwave in 90 seconds, offering a convenient breakfast option for offices, busy parents and people with limited cooking facilities. The product is positioned against Muscle Food’s larger carton of raw liquid scrambled eggs and became available in Iceland stores on 19 September 2018, with online sales expected soon.

Kaiser Chiefs will perform at Cambridge Corn Exchange on Tuesday, February 12, 2019, as part of a 21-date UK tour. Tickets go on sale at 9 a.m. on September 21 through Ticketmaster and See Tickets, with early access available to fans who pre-order the band's new album. The Leeds band, fronted by Ricky Wilson, will perform songs from its back catalogue alongside newer tracks.

A guide to six Cambridge venues serving substantial breakfasts suited to recovering from a hangover. Recommendations include Mexican breakfasts at Relevant Records, a full English at Café Arena and The Regal, an avocado-based brioche stack at Stir, bacon eggs benedict and coffee at Black Cat Café, and traditional breakfast options at Broadway Buttery.