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Jeff Brazier enjoyed a night out with his sons Freddy and Bobby on Monday amid his legal bid to stop his youngest from seeing his grandmother Jackiey Budden.

The TV star, 45, is taking action in an attempt to legally block contact between model Freddy, 20, and the mother of the late Jade Goody, Jackiey, 68. 

Freddy and Bobby, 21, lost their mother Jade as young kids – with the Big Brother star tragically dying in 2009 from cervical cancer aged just 27.

Their stepmother Kate, who is married to their presenter dad Jeff, 45, shared a photo on Instagram of the trio sitting at a bar – with Freddy placing a loving arm on his supportive father.

She captioned her post: ‘Lovely night out with my boys @officialronnies Family time’

Jeff has hired a leading barrister for the upcoming hearing which is the latest in part of a long-running feud between Jackiey and Jeff.

Jackiey has slammed attempts by Jeff to stop her seeing grandson Freddy amid concerns over his welfare.

Heartbroken Jackiey has repeatedly called Jeff a ‘c**k’ and speaking to MailOnline from her ground floor flat in Bermondsey, south east London, on Monday she hit out at the proceedings.

She said: ‘I know what this is all about. It (the situation with Jeff) doesn’t matter. It doesn’t matter.’

She asked: ‘Do I want to see Freddy? Of course I do. I see Freddy all of the time. I will see him.’

One neighbour said: ‘I feel sorry for Jackiey. She’s been through so much. It’s a complex situation. I just hope they can be all together again as a family. Her grandchildren mean the world to her.’

They added: ‘How did it come to this that lawyers are apparently involved? She wants to be the best gran she can be to those boys.’

On Sunday it was reported that Jeff has launched legal action in a bid to keep Freddy ‘safe’ from Jackiey.

According to The Sun Jeff is now attempting to block any contact between his youngest son and grandmother claiming the relationship has been ‘incredibly detrimental’.

He is also said to have hired a top barrister for the upcoming hearings with a source insisting Jeff’s actions prove just how ‘concerned’ he is.

They told the publication: ‘This is something Jeff and anyone who cares about Freddy hopes will help keep Freddy safe from a relationship that has been incredibly detrimental to his well being for a long time now.

‘The fact that he is going down this route shows how concerned we all our and how our efforts to keep Fred safe are being grossly undermined by other people’.

MailOnline contacted Jeff’s representatives for comment. 

In 2021, Bobby confirmed in an Instagram video that he was back in contact with his nan after losing touch.

He said: ‘I didn’t see her for ages – for way too long – but I went to see her twice recently.

‘And honestly if there’s one woman you shouldn’t underestimate it’s my nan. Honestly, she’s like a wizard! It’s nuts.’

During their appearance on Celebrity Race Across The World earlier this year, Freddy had to fight back tears after admitting he struggled to grow up following the death of his mother. 

The reality star opened up to his father during an episode of the game show and revealed the effects of of the loss. 

Jeff told Freddy: ‘What you teach me is what I always need to be reminded and that is to be less serious.’

Freddy then continued, speaking to the camera he says: ‘When me and Bobby lost our mum he had a big responsibility two very young boys who were grieving an that’s not very fun.’

Freddy then replied: ‘I feel like I haven’t given myself the time to grow up because I’ve been holding on to a lot of things that happened to me as a kid.

‘I guess that’s why I’ve still got a playful side.’

Jeff said: ‘You have a wonderful nature, instantly forgiving, wonderfully care free. I often describe you as a better person than me.’

Friends of the family said Jackiey and Jeff, who has looked after the boys since Jade’s death, fell out some years back and have not been able to repair their relationship. 

In 2023 Jackiey was banned from attending the Strictly final, where Bobby was pipped to the post by Ellie Leach, amid her ongoing feud with Jeff. 

One friend told the Mail: ‘Jeff and Jackiey haven’t got on for a long time and it has been hard. It has meant that Jackiey hasn’t been able to be in the audience to watch Bobby, things are just too bad between her and his father…

‘He and his brother Freddy are her only grandchildren and she adores them, there is nothing she would love more than to be there to watch him live.’

Jack Tweed also said at the time that Jade would want her mum to be at the studio to watch Bobby dance on one of the biggest television events of the year.

Jade’s ex-husband added that Jackiey had ‘an absolute right’ to watch her grandson after she was banned amid her feud with Jeff – who she said had been a ‘c**k for nine years’ in an interview with Mail Online earlier this month.

In September that year, she secretly got tickets to the National Television Awards to watch Bobby get a Rising Star gong for playing Freddie Slater in EastEnders. 

There she was recorded branding Jeff a ‘c***’.

Jackiey addressed the row with Jeff when speaking to MailOnline, she said: ‘When I came out for the NTA Awards, I’m loud and it’s the drink and someone went ‘oh I bet you’re really proud’ and ‘how do you get on with Jeff Brazier’ and I said “he’s a c**k”.

‘Next minute I’m on the internet and all over the papers. As I came out of the O2, someone overheard me say it, so they sold the story.’

When asked if she said it and why, Jackiey fumed: ‘Of course I said it. I haven’t got a problem with (calling him that).

‘He’s been a c**k for f****** nine years. Bobby doesn’t need that stress on his head. He’s my grandson.’

This Sunday, March 30, is Mother’s Day – the day we thank all the important female figures in our lives, whether it’s mums, grannies, aunties or family friends.

But we know there are many of our readers whose mums have sadly passed away, so we are giving you the chance to remember them by sharing your own special messages.

If your mum is no longer with us, we’d like you to share a photo and a few words telling us why she was so important to you and we’ll include them in a special feature online this Mother’s Day as well as a selection in next week’s Northwich and Winsford Guardian and Knutsford Guardian.

Use the link below to post your message.

Please include a clear photograph – no filtered pictures or montages – their full names, where in Mid Cheshire they lived and your special message.

We will not be able to use any submissions that have missing information.

Gemma Morgan, Senior Lecturer in Criminology, Swansea University

Joseph Janes, Lecturer in Criminology, Swansea University

Home is not always a place of safety for everyone. This is an unspoken reality for some parents who endure abuse at the hands of their children. From physical violence to emotional manipulation, this largely hidden issue cuts across families of all backgrounds.

For too long, stigma and silence have allowed child-to-parent abuse to fester in the shadows, unacknowledged in policy discussions and under-researched in academic circles. But a recent study of ours analysed a therapeutic programme designed to address child-to-parent abuse, and its transformative potential.

Child-to-parent abuse affects families across socio-economic and cultural boundaries. But it’s particularly prevalent in homes where domestic abuse and intimate partner violence is present.

Legally, child-to-parent abuse is ambiguously positioned in England and Wales. It is often subsumed under domestic abuse legislation, including the Domestic Abuse Act 2021. But the law primarily focuses on people aged 16 and older, and problematically labels children as perpetrators, despite youth justice policy and practice moving to child-first approaches.

This adds to the societal stigmas around child-to-parent abuse, and it is often misattributed to poor parenting. The problem is then compounded, discouraging parents from seeking help and perpetuating a cycle of silence and isolation.

The Parallel Lives Programme is a therapeutic intervention in Wales, which takes a non-punitive, relationship-focused approach to support families affected by child-to-parent abuse. Delivered over seven weeks, the programme uses therapeutic and relationship-based approaches to support children and their parents to prevent child-to-parent abuse.

What we found

We undertook an evaluation of the programme to understand its potential strengths for addressing the abuse and areas for development. We used interviews, online surveys, observations and file reviews. A total of 42 people participated, including six members of staff, 19 parents and 17 children.

One of the most significant findings from our research is the importance of therapeutic spaces and the destigmatisation of the issue. The Parallel Lives Programme created safe spaces for families to discuss complex and often stigmatised issues. Therapists provided non-judgmental environments where parents and children felt heard and supported. By framing young people as “children first” and creating spaces free of blame, the programme helped families address their issues.

One therapist described the kind of things that often prevent parents from speaking out: “There’s a lot of guilt and shame attached to [child-to-parent abuse], and [the parents] don’t feel like they can talk about it. So “I must be the only parent whose kid kicks off and breaks my window.” I think it is a lot for them to say, okay, this is a thing, and these are the steps that we can take, and also give them strategy.”

Parents echoed this sentiment, highlighting how the programme provided a rare opportunity to speak openly in a supportive environment. One father of a 12-year-old boy described his experience:”Talking about raw emotions with people who do not judge you, they do not gasp, they don’t laugh or tut, they feel what you feel, and they want to help; it’s a safe environment. I struggle to talk about my feelings, and this has helped me open up.”

Another important finding was the programme’s emphasis on parent-child relationship building. Both parents and children reported improved communication and reduced conflict as a result of the intervention. One 14-year-old girl reflected: “[Because of the programme] my mum is listening to me more. She used to always just talk at me and have a go at me without listening to my side of things. It’s so much better now.”

The strength-based approach adopted by the programme was also critical. Rather than focusing on deficits, therapists emphasised the inherent capabilities of families. One 16-year-old boy described how this approach helped him “learn to deal with anger and about my strengths”.

Explaining the ethos behind this method, one therapist said: “We focus on strengths. It’s in our [organisational] DNA – everything that we do is focused on children’s strengths.”

Tailored support also emerged as a central factor. No two families are the same, so interventions were flexible and adaptive, considering the unique circumstances and needs of each family member.

Recommendations

Our evaluation has highlighted critical gaps and opportunities in addressing child-to-parent abuse. But more extensive research is needed to understand how much of it goes on. Future research should also focus on measuring the long-term effectiveness of interventions like the Parallel Lives Programme.

In terms of policy, child-to-parent abuse requires its own legal and policy frameworks, distinct from domestic abuse. Legislative reforms must reflect the complexity of this kind of abuse and avoid stigmatising children or neglecting parents’ needs.

Initiatives like the Parallel Lives Programme should also be scaled, ensuring accessibility for all families. Increased funding and therapist training are essential to sustaining and replicating such initiatives.

Finally, destigmatisation efforts are vital. Public awareness campaigns may be crucial in breaking the silence surrounding child-to-parent abuse. Removing the sense of shame and disgrace from this issue may encourage more families to seek help and engage with support services.

A BRAZILIAN doctor has died after suffering a heart attack as he delivered a child.

Francisco Xavier do Carmo’s medic son Fabricio was among the health professionals who made repeated attempts to try to resuscitate him.

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The drama occurred on Sunday at Nair Alves de Souza Hospital in the city of Paulo Afonso in the north-east Brazilian state of Bahia.

Tributes have been paid to the popular obstetrician today, who was married with three children.

City hall officials in Paulo Afonso said in a statement on their official Instagram site as it declared three days of mourning: “With great sorrow, the Municipal Council of Paulo Afonso deeply regrets the death of the dear Dr Francisco Xavier do Carmo, a gigantic loss for our entire city.

“Dr. Francisco was not just an exemplary doctor — he was an extraordinary human being, who dedicated his life to caring for others with love, empathy, and commitment.

“Your remarkable presence, your generosity, and your dedication to public health have transformed lives and left an unforgettable mark on our history.

“In this moment of sorrow, we join together with your children Fabricio, Isabela and Talita Xavier, also doctors and collaborators of Nair Alves de Souza Hospital, in extending our solidarity to the entire family, friends, colleagues and everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.

“Out of respect and recognition for his achievements, we are declaring three days of mourning.”

Footage taken at the hospital after Francisco was declared dead showed colleagues applauding and breaking down in tears as they hugged each other while his body was wheeled out on a stretcher.

No further details were revealed about the woman whose child he had been preparing to deliver and what happened to her as the tragedy unfolded.

Colleague Adilma Souza said online it had been an honour to have worked with Francisco, saying he loved his work and always treated his medical team to chocolate cake and Coca Cola after surgery.

Another said: “Rest in peace. Francisco always worked out of his love for people.”

Banda Amorim wrote in a tribute: “A great human being who brought sensitive, empathy and care to medicine.”

Carlos Alexandre said: “The best doctor I ever worked with. Rest in peace my dear Francisco Xavier. I have lost a great friend.”

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AN inquest into the deaths of a father and son who were killed by a driver in a hit-and-run has closed.

Viscount Mark Harris, acting as coroner, determined that Dean Lowe (48) and his 11-year-old son, Charlie, died from “unsurvivable” head injuries following a high-speed collision on Rue de Fauvic in Grouville on the evening of 5 August 2023.

Held on Monday afternoon at Morier House, the inquest reviewed evidence from criminal proceedings against 29-year-old Dylan John Pounds, who was found guilty last year of causing the father and son’s deaths by dangerous driving following a week-long trial in the Royal Court.

Pounds received a 15-year prison sentence.

Summarising the court’s findings, the viscount said Pounds had been drinking heavily throughout the afternoon and was double the legal blood alcohol limit at the time of the crash.

Evidence showed he made no attempt to slow down, swerve, or stop before hitting the pedestrians. He was driving at around 44mph in a 30mph zone and ignored road signs warning drivers to reduce speed, the inquest heard.

Pounds did not stop after the collision and continued driving despite his van being left badly damaged.

The inquest heard that Mr Lowe and his son lost consciousness “immediately” due to the severity of their injuries.

Mr Lowe was pronounced dead at 11.15pm in the Emergency Department, and Charlie at 12.01am.

The coroner confirmed that Mr Lowe died from head and neck injuries, while Charlie suffered fatal head injuries.

The coroner extended his condolences to the family and acknowledged the tragic circumstances of the deaths.

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With Mother’s Day this weekend, HELLO!’s Beauty Collective wanted to pay tribute to the women who shaped us.

From our mums, sisters and other mother figures, these are the beauty lessons we learned from the most important women in our lives…

Glynis Barber: Immaculate manicures

“One of my lasting memories of my mother is her beautiful hands. I only have a few youthful impressions of her as she died when I was in my teens, but I’ll never forget her incredibly well-manicured, exquisite hands.

“She had long, perfectly shaped nails (all natural) at the end of her graceful, slim fingers. It became my lifelong ambition to have hands just like hers. 

“But sadly, I didn’t inherit her genes when it came to hands. My fingers are shorter and stubby and my nails are a disaster. They break and split and if one of them manages to grow to a decent length, the others fail to do so. 

“Every time one of my nails broke, I somehow felt I was letting her down. She spent hours looking after her hands, always moisturising and even wearing gloves to protect them. When one of her nails broke (an astonishingly rare occurrence), it was a major event, with everyone rallying round to comfort her.

“After years of trying and failing to emulate her incredible hands and nails, I realised it would never happen and I just had to make the most of what I had. I now keep my nails short and even cut them down if they start to get too long.

“I keep them tidy and always have them painted. It gives me great joy to see the flashes of colour on the tips of my fingers. I go for different colours and steer away from the traditional reds and pinks that she favoured. I love pale blues and greens which I find uplifting. This winter I discovered a wonderful khaki green by Rimmel called ‘Crazy about Cargo‘, that has got me lots of compliments. People are always remarking on my nail colour choices.

“I feel she would be proud of me for keeping up the tradition of well-manicured hands, even if I’ve created my own version of it, with the shape and colours that resonate with who I am.”

Sidra Imtiaz: Fragrance, always

“If there’s one thing my mother knows and loves, it’s perfumes. Having grown up in Pakistan, she only truly discovered the world of perfumes after she moved to the UK aged 19.

“I asked her if she remembered the fragrance that started it all, and she recalled my dad bringing her home a sample of Dior’s iconic ‘Poison‘ after a business trip to London. To this day, she is still a Dior girl through and through.

“I can remember her sending my dad on a hunt through all the department stores and airports after their ‘Forever & Ever’ perfume was discontinued, and when I got my first job, I gifted her a bottle of ‘J’Adore‘, the floral scent I always associate with her from when I was a child, but these days, she loves ‘Oud Ispahan‘ for special occasions.

“Never one for make-up or skincare, it was always glass bottles that adorned her dressing table as I was growing up, and to this day it’s still the go-to gift for her. From her, I developed my own love of scents and my slight opposition to the idea of a signature scent.

“She had her favourites, of course, but was always open to a new scent, and never deterred by already having those that she loved. In fact, I distinctly remember her saying that she appreciates when we gift her 100ml bottles but would actually prefer smaller ones so she could continue to explore the world of fragrance without wasting a drop.

“Similar to my mum, I won’t be restricted by a signature – after all, there are so many brilliant scents out there I’m yet to sniff. This adoration of smell goes beyond just perfumes, she explores any beauty product aside from makeup with what I call a nose-first approach.

“My breakout-prone skin favours fragrance-free formulas for my face, but she adores the delicate scents of products such as Charlotte Tilbury’s ‘Magic Cream’. Fragrance layering is relatively common now, but I’m sure my mum was doing it over twenty years ago, with scented body washes under rich moisturisers and a spritz of perfume. 

“Arguably more so than any other sense, olfaction evokes the strongest of emotional responses, and I love that it is the part of the beauty world my mother and I share so strongly. I love to delve into her perfume collection when I’m home, and if I wear a new scent around her, I know she’s going to be asking where or when I got it as soon as I enter a room. Her excitement around scents has nurtured a real love language over the years and sharing perfumes with her reminds me that she too, was and is just a girl, like me.”

Melanie Macleod: Fragrance fans

“Just like Sidra, the beauty love I inherited from my mother is fragrance.

“Now in her 70s, Macleod senior is more invested in beauty than I remember her being during my childhood – in part due to my job and the stream of new makeup and skincare launches I give her, I suspect.

“As a child, I only really remember her being interested in fragrance – Chanel No5 which she always wore. She wasn’t the only mother figure in my life who I associate my own love of scent with, though.

“Her sister, my aunty, had wardrobes full of fragrance which I dreamt of copying when I grew up (thus far I have a shelf…) On top of that, my nanny, who was in her early teens and twenties when she looked after me, always had a bottle of ‘Charlie Gold‘ in her car glove compartment and I loved spraying it whenever I got the chance. 

“When I was 10, my love of scent was solidified forever when my au pair at the time gave me a bottle of perfume from her native Czech Republic. I can’t remember the scent, but I can remember it was a clear glass bottle filled with sequin stars, which I still think about to this day.”

Donna Francis: Beauty from the inside

“My mum’s approach to beauty was all about perfume, skincare and hairspray when I was growing up. Very 80s! She had a weekly blow dry but never dyed her hair – she was the original silver-haired queen.

“This is why she always tried to put me off from dying my own hair, but it was a lesson I didn’t follow. I wasn’t blessed with a beautiful streak of silver that ran through the front of her hair so I wasn’t as keen to embrace my greys so bravely. 

“I did take mum’s advice about not shaving my legs when I was younger though. She took me for my first leg wax appointment at 12 and I continued with regular waxing until adulthood which I’m thankful for as I hardly have any hairs on my legs now! 

“Mum was never really into makeup – she is still just a mascara-and-go kind of lady. She uses nothing else on her skin apart from quality skincare which is probably why I am a skincare addict and prefer the no-makeup makeup look. She has always been a big Clarins fan and it’s 100% why I still have a great love and respect for the brand. 

“Perfume for my mum has always been a big part of her identity – you can always smell her before you see her. Dior’s ‘Poison’ was her signature scent in the 80s and I remember spraying it on my pillow that I took on trips away from home as it reminded me of her when I felt homesick. Le Labo and Hermes are her faves now. 

“The main thing that my mum has taught me about beauty though is that it’s not really about the aesthetic but about the beauty inside of you. I know it sounds cliche but the older I get the more I realise it is true!”

Vanese Maddix: A sister’s influence

“There’s a six-year age gap between my older sister and I, and one of my core memories is that every morning, like clockwork, when I’d come downstairs, my sister would sit doing her makeup for a full day of school (despite the fact that makeup wasn’t allowed at her school). I was always mesmerised by her rebellious ways and how effortlessly she applied her makeup.

“The steps in her routine that I couldn’t get enough of was her eyeliner routine and how many passes she did on her water line (the limit does not exist). As I got older and began discovering my own beauty routine, eyeliner was a step that I’d never pass up on, as to this day it reminds me of those mornings watching my sister.

“The brand of eyeliner she’d use would vary but always be black. I think black is such a great colour on everyone, but I usually opt for kohl or crayon-type eyeliner in a vibrant shade.

“One of my personal all-time favourites is the Victoria Beckham ‘Satin Kajal Liner‘, which boasts an ultra-creamy formula that glides on like no other. There is an array of shades to choose from in either a matte, shimmer or jewel finish. My go-to shades are a rotation between blue, pink and green.

“My sister’s beauty-filled morning would always end in her dowsing herself in the sweetest smelling perfume, with ‘Fantasy‘ by Britney Spears a firm favourite. She’d always remind me that there’s never such a thing as too much perfume and you know what? To this day, I couldn’t agree more.

“My beauty routine isn’t complete without far too many spritzes of Glossier ‘You’. The sparkling pink pepper and ambrette make for a perfect sweet pairing.”

 

Research gathered by SFC indicates 97% of 12-year-olds now own a smartphone.

Charlotte Ashton, a mother-of-two and the Warwickshire lead campaigner, said: “We’re stuck between a rock and a hard place because on one hand, we know how harmful smartphones are for children but on the other hand, if you don’t give your child one, you risk socially isolating them and you don’t want your child to be the odd one out.”

Sam Ibbs, a paediatrician and mother, added: “Time on smartphones and screens are linked to a serious decline in mental health, anxiety, depression, poor language skills, the list goes on and on.”

A private member’s bill that aims to tackle smartphones in schools and addictive algorithms aimed at young teenagers had its second reading in Parliament earlier this month.

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Monday, March 31: Dee-Dee receives urgent news at the hospital

She’s told that she’s suffering from pre-eclampsia and the baby needs to come out straight away.

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Monday, March 31: Dee-Dee is terrified

Frustratingly, she’d tried to raise the alarm that something wasn’t right much earlier, but her concerns had been dismissed by the hospital team.

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Monday, March 31: Daisy’s mum Christina arrives at The Rovers

Daisy feigns surprise over her sudden appearance.

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Monday, March 31: Jenny and Daisy aren’t getting along

Daisy insists that she can’t forgive Jenny for her harsh words in their latest row.

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Wednesday, April 2: Dee-Dee’s baby has arrived

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Wednesday, April 2: James wants to hold the baby

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Wednesday, April 2: James says that he wants to call the baby Laila

Dee-Dee seems upset over this.

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Wednesday, April 2: Dee-Dee faces a big decision

After the complications during the birth, Dee-Dee has had a hysterectomy so won’t be able to have any more children. Will she still want to give the baby away?

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Wednesday, April 2: Jenny is in high spirits

She’s been receiving messages from a guy called Dom on a dating app.

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Wednesday, April 2: Daisy and Christina are sending the messages to fool Jenny

They worry that she may want to meet Dom in person.

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Wednesday, April 2: Kevin faces a tough day

He’s having a chemo session alone as Abi needs to collect Alfie, who’s ill in nursery.

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Wednesday, April 2: Julie approaches

She’s also at the hospital today.

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Wednesday, April 2: Julie suggests getting the tram home together

Will Kevin appreciate the support?

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Wednesday, April 2: Ronnie’s new feud continues

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Wednesday, April 2: Mick goads Ronnie

He’s not backing down anytime soon.

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Thursday, April 3: Jack and Hope spot an opportunity for mischief

At the precinct, they find two escooters left behind by Toyah and Nick.

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Thursday, April 3: Jack has an idea

They pay for the escooters using Kevin’s credit card and swig from a bottle of booze.

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Thursday, April 3: Jess and Craig appear

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Thursday, April 3: Tyrone isn’t far behind

Hope could be in big trouble again.

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Thursday, April 3: Chesney and Mick go for a drink together

They catch up at The Rovers.

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A man has gone on trial accused of murdering a father-of-two on an industrial estate.

Police said Leon Penman, 20, from Bedford, died after an incident in Riverfield Drive in the town in May last year.

Jacob Zuco, of Kimble Drive, Bedford, has denied fatally stabbing Mr Penman in May 2024 – and denied stabbing him in March 2024.

Jurors have been sworn in and are due to begin hearing evidence at a trial in Luton Crown Court later this week.

A crematorium group is inviting people who have lost their mothers to post Mother’s Day cards in its memorial post boxes across the west of England.

Westerleigh Group has sites in South Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Sedgemoor, the Forest of Dean, and others around the UK.

“It’s also a time for people to come and sit and reflect and remember their mothers,” explained Lucy Derrick, assistant manager of West Wiltshire Crematorium.

The site’s white Letters to Heaven post box is intended to help people deal with their grief.