Sofía Luis-Hobbs

Twin brothers from Bradford, Adrian and Ainsley Dondo, graduated from Keele University with matching 2:1 biomedical science degrees after studying, living, and competing alongside each other for four years. Their shared academic journey included healthy rivalry and strong mutual support, culminating in a joint graduation that eased arrangements for their parents. The twins plan to continue working closely as they begin internships in Milton Keynes.

Twin brothers Adrian and Ainsley Dondo graduated together from Keele University with matching 2:1 biomedical science degrees after studying and living side by side throughout their four-year course. They described mutual support, friendly academic competition and shared activities such as basketball as central to their experience. Graduating consecutively made the ceremony particularly meaningful for their family, and they will continue living and working near each other as they begin internships in Milton Keynes.

A University of Leeds study found that concerns about safety after dark and accessibility barriers limit how often residents visit parks in Leeds and Bradford. While most respondents rated park conditions positively, many—particularly women and disabled people—avoid them at certain times due to fears about lighting, crime and lack of facilities. Residents highlighted the need for better lighting, accessibility and supportive environments. Local councils said the findings would guide continued improvements to green spaces.

Leeds City Council’s proposal to install bollards, boulders and other barriers in Roundhay Park to prevent unauthorised vehicle access has drawn mixed reactions. Leeds GATE argues the measures unfairly impact Gypsy and Traveller communities and reflect a lack of available sites, while park users and local groups emphasise issues with mess, damage and disruption caused by encampments and other vehicles. Supporters say the barriers would protect parkland and revenue-generating activities. Leeds GATE advocates negotiated stopping policies and more designated sites as alternatives. The council says the planned interventions aim to improve safety, protect the environment and maintain the park’s open character.

A UK pedestrian charity, Living Streets, is urging the government to clarify the legality of pavement‑based delivery robots and introduce national regulations, citing risks to pedestrian and wheelchair user safety. Starship Technologies, which operates most of the robots, highlights their safety features and says it would expand manufacturing in the UK if laws change. Public reactions in Leeds vary, with some residents finding the robots intrusive or worrying, while others view them as safe and convenient. The Department for Transport says it plans to update the law following consultation, emphasising that pedestrian safety remains a priority.

Delivery robots operating in UK cities such as Leeds, Sheffield and Barnsley have prompted safety concerns from the charity Living Streets, which is urging the government to establish national regulations and clarify their legality. Supporters and critics among local residents express mixed views, citing issues ranging from pavement obstruction and data privacy to perceived convenience. The charity has written to Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander, while the government says legal updates will follow public consultation. Starship Technologies, the primary operator, argues the robots offer valuable services and are designed with disability considerations in mind.