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Sweden seizes ship suspected of damaging underwater cables in Baltic Sea sparking fears of fresh sabotage attacks

SWEDISH authorities have seized a ship suspected of causing damage to underwater data cables which sparked sabotage fears.

A Maltese-flagged ship – The Vezhen – was taken after officials suspected “external influence” ruined the strategically crucial cables in the Baltic Sea.

Cargo ship Vezhen anchored for examination by Swedish authorities.
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The cargo ship Vezhen has been seized by Swedish authorities[/caption]

The damaged data cable connected the Latvian town of Ventspils with the Swedish island Gotland.

A frantic investigation was launched into the suspicious incident, which happened in the politically fraught area.

Prosecutors revealed their initial search pointed to “aggravated sabotage”.

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Happy Valley star Sarah Lancashire risks wrath of BBC bosses over ‘breached guidelines’ for new Yorkshire Tea advert

SARAH Lancashire has risked the wrath of BBC bosses over ‘breaching guidelines’ for a new Yorkshire Tea advert.

The Happy Valley actress, 60, played police officer Catherine Cawood in the smash-hit Beeb drama.

Catherine Cawood, a police officer in Happy Valley, season 3.
Sarah Lancashire risks the wrath of BBC bosses after appearing in a new Yorkshire Tea advert
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Sarah Lancashire drinking Yorkshire Tea from a mug in a parody of Happy Valley.
The Happy Valley star appeared to reprise her iconic role as she played a security guard for the new minute-long commercial
Sarah Lancashire in a security guard uniform parodying Happy Valley for a Yorkshire Tea advertisement.
Sarah is tasked with investigating the disappearance of a packet of biscuits – before realising she ate them

She bowed out of the role for good during an explosive finale after three series last year.

But in a brand new advert for Yorkshire Tea, Lancashire appears to reprise her stern, no-nonsense character.

The Bafta-winning star has appeared on screen as a security guard – attempting to solve a crime at the office.

Sarah can be seen launching an investigation after a packet of biscuits go missing.

The commercial ends as she realises she actually ate the biscuits.

Sarah’s role in the one-minute advert could land her in hot water with BBC bosses.

The public service broadcaster has strict guidelines when it comes to their talent mimicking their characters for commercial activities.

It’s outlined in the Beeb’s guide Actors and Artists Replicating Their BBC Roles in Other Output.

The rules state: “Actors and artists who perform in BBC output should not appear in promotional work, including advertisements, in a way which mimics or replicates their on-air roles for the BBC.”

It’s unclear if permission was sought by Sarah from bosses prior to appearing in the Yorkshire Tea advert.

Meanwhile, Nick Knowles was told he faced the axe from DIY SOS over his appearance in an advert for Shreddies cereal in 2021.

Nick, presenter of the show since 1999, had threatened to sack his management over it, according to people close to him.

He was later spared of being dropped from the beloved renovations programme.

BBC crime dramas

The BBC is reopening case files on an all-star line-up of crime dramas this summer.

Here’s a refresher on the popular programmes which span six decades.

  • Campion: Aired from 1989 to 1990, this detective drama series was adapted from novels by Margery Allingham and stars Peter Davison.
  • Dalziel And Pascoe: A gritty detective drama series about a mismatched pair of policemen, based on the award-winning books by Reginald Hill. Aired from 1996 to 2007.
  • Death In Paradise: A misanthropic detective inspector is assigned to a Caribbean island against his will. Premiered in 2011 and is still on air to this day.
  • Happy Valley: Created by Sally Wainwright, this northern noir follows Sarah Lancashire as Sgt Catherine Cawood – tough, defiant and facing her traumatic past.
  • Hinterland: Welsh drama starring Richard Harrington. Brooding DCI Tom Mathias uncovers secrets – and links to his troubled past amid mountainous terrain and close-knit villages. Aired from 2013 to 2016.
  • Inspector Lynley Mysteries: Based on the novels of Elizabeth George, this drama series is about upper-crust DI Thomas Lynley and working class DS Barbara Havers. Aired from 2001 to 2007.
  • Jonathan Creek: Starring comedian Alan Davies, this comedy-drama series follows a inventor of magic tricks who is often called in to solve puzzling murders. Aired from 1997 to 2016.
  • Law & Order: Originally broadcast in 1978, this four-part drama series is about the British judicial system. Stars include Peter Dean and Derek Martin.
  • Life On Mars: Beguiling science-fiction police drama following a Manchester policeman who travels back to 1973 following a car accident. Stars John Simm and Philip Glenister. Aired from 2006 to 2007.
  • Luther: Crime drama series starring Idris Elba as DCI John Luther. Aired from 2010 to 2019, with a follow-up film released in 2023.
  • Sherlock: Benedict Cumberbatch stars a modern day Sherlock Holmes, teaming up with Martin Freeman‘s war veteran Dr Watson to solve impossible crimes. Aired from 2010 to 2017.
  • Shetland: Detective drama starring Douglas Henshall, Ashley Jensen and Alison O’Donnell, showcasing the dark side of one of the most beautiful places on earth. Premiered in 2013 and is still on air to this day.
  • The Cops: Set in the fictional northern town of Stanton, this acclaimed, provocative police drama stars Katy Cavanagh, Rob Dixon and John Henshaw. Aired from 1998 to 2001.
  • Waking The Dead: With a cast including Trevor Eve, Sue Johnston and Wil Johnson, this series follows a cold case team who unearths sleeping secrets, but sometimes the past is best left buried. Aired from 2000 to 2011.
  • Wallander: Starring Sir Kenneth Branagh, Kurt Wallander is unable to unsee the dark crimes he’s tasked to investigate while Wallander’s job comes at a cost to his family and relationships. Aired from 2008 to 2016.

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Two people rushed to hospital with burn injuries after gas explosion at popular Indian restaurant in Mayo

TWO people have been rushed to hospital following a horror gas explosion at a restaurant in Mayo.

Emergency services rushed to the scene of an explosion at the Imperial Blue restaurant on Lower Charles Street in Castlebar last night.

The incident occurred at around 7.30pm.

Three people, all believed to be employees at the restaurant, were at the premises at the time of the explosion.

Two of these employees were rushed to Mayo University Hospital with burn injuries.

Their injuries are not believed to be life threatening.

According to RTE, the blast happened at the rear of the restaurant.

There were no customers in the building at the time of the incident.

Reports have also claimed that there has been damage done to the roof following the explosion but the restaurant itself and surrounding properties have remained in tact.

Gardai have now sealed off the area as they conduct a technical examination.

Separately, gardai have launched an investigation following the discovery of a baby at a home in Longford.

Gardai are now looking into all circumstances surrounding the death of the baby.

The discovery of the unresponsive baby was made at a residential property in Abbeylara, Co Longford yesterday morning.

The body of the infant has been removed to the mortuary at Crumlin Children’s Hospital.

A post-mortem is expected to take place today.

The State Pathologist will conduct the post mortem and the results of this will determine the course of the investigation.

Gardai confirmed investigations into the case remain ongoing.

Garda crime scene tape in front of a patrol car.
The incident occurred at around 7.30pm
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Annie Kilner ‘p***ed off’ at Kyle Walker over shocking gaffe in Italy move – as pair locked in rows over Lauryn Goodman

ANNIE Kilner was “p***ed off” at Kyle Walker over a shocking choice made amid his Italy move, a source claimed.

The long-suffering wife and mum-of-four was due to fly out to see the England defender, 34, unveiled to the AC Milan fans.

Annie Kilner, wife of Kyle Walker, at a soccer match.
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Annie Kilner was ‘p***ed off’ at Kyle Walker over a shocking choice made amid his Italy move[/caption]
Woman with long braids taking a selfie in a silver sequined bikini top and jeans.
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The mum-of-four showed of her new hairdo after she pulled out of joining her hubby[/caption]

But the 31-year-old stayed at home amid a row with Kyle, over his ex-mistress Lauryn Goodman.

The footballer’s choice to fly his mates over before Annie is also understood to have fuelled tensions.

In reported retaliation, Annie showed off her figure in a silver bikini top while partying with friends instead of jetting out to see her hubby.

One source said: “Annie was supposed to go on Friday but Storm Eowyn put it back until Saturday.

“Then a row over Lauryn and her future plans blew up and Annie did a full 180.

“She was also p***ed off he flew his friends out before her.

“So she went on a girls’ night out and posted the pictures as a big ‘f*** you’.”

Annie filed for divorce last August and wants half of his £27million fortune.

But now she is now set to move to Milan with Walker, in a bid to re-kindle their marriage.

The hope is to start afresh by moving away from Cheshire – and Lauryn Goodman — the mother of two of his children.

The source added: “Annie still expects to join him and says it’s to keep the family together, but they are still very much heading towards a divorce.

“There are those around them that think the distance between them at the moment is the best thing all round. Kyle already seems a lot happier in Italy.”

Another source told The Sun: “Annie has made it clear to friends she is making the move to Italy for the sake of her family, telling them, ‘I’m doing it for the boys’.

“Getting away from the UK and the noise surrounding Kyle’s sex scandals and drama with Lauryn is what they desperately need. They feel smothered.

“It’s been a traumatic 12 months and they now just want to put it behind them and attempt to lead some sort of normal existence for a while.

The insider added: “Annie is still intent on going through with the divorce, which Kyle won’t oppose, but the longer they remain together, the more chance they have of eventually reconciling against the odds.

“Kyle accepts that he is taking his problems with him and won’t ever escape what he has done.

“This is an opportunity for him to get some breathing space and for the couple to work out their next steps.”

Meanwhile, friends of the Walker family have expressed concerns Lauryn will follow the footballer for the sake of their kids — Kairo, four, and one-year-old ­Kinara.

But a source claimed Annie feels “terrorised” by the long and bitter feud.

Kyle allegedly blocked Lauryn from renting out her £2.4million Sussex pad, which he owns, to stop her moving abroad.

The insider added: “They could go to the ends of the Earth and still not escape Lauryn.

“Because of what he’s done, she is going to be in their lives for a long time to come and there’s nothing they can do about it.

“It’s all Annie thinks about. She feels terrorised by it all and worries constantly about what Lauryn is likely to do next.”

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Travel chaos as Luas bosses confirm ‘no service’ on major city line as Dublin Tunnel announce ‘full closure’ TODAY

IRISH commuters have been faced with multiple traffic disruptions this morning.

And it comes as Dublin Tunnel confirm they are set to close in full later today.

Live Drive have alerted motorists that multiple sets of traffic lights on major Dublin roads are out of order.

Light are out at the R139 and M1/M50 junctions and on the junction of Cookstown Road / Maplewood Road.

Motorists are being advised to “take extra care in the area”.

And there is major congestion on the M50 Northbound with drivers advised to “expect delays”.

This traffic build up is impacting stretches of road from J14 Dun Laoghaire to J3 M1/M50 and J5 M50/N2 .

Transport Infrastructure Ireland advise: “Some delays to your journey may occur.

“When approaching the congestion location, reduce your speed and drive with caution.”

And outside Dublin, a multi-vehicle collision is causing further obstructions for road users.

The crash was reported between J7 Kill and J6 Castlewarden on the M7/N7 eastbound just before 9.30am.

Transport Infrastructure Ireland warned: “Some delays to your journey may occur.

“When approaching the collision location, drive with caution, reduce your speed and please obey instructions from emergency services.”

And further complications for motorists are set to come later today as the Dublin Tunnel closes in full.

It will close at 9.30pm and reopen at 4.30am.

All northbound HGV & Bus traffic are asked to travel via Alfie Byrne Road.

Updating social media users the the closure Dublin Tunnel said: “The Dublin Tunnel will be closed tonight, Monday.

“Full Tunnel Closure – 21:30 to 04:30.

“All northbound HGV & Bus traffic please route via Alfie Byrne Road.

“Drive with care!”

LUAS DISRUPTION

And commuters were faced with major delays earlier this morning as an operational issue left “no service” for Luas users between Parnell and St. Stephen’s Green.

The major disruption was due to an operational issue on the Green Line.

Posting on X, formerly Twitter, they said: “Passengers, please be advised there is currently no service between Parnell and St. Stephen’s Green due to a operational issue.

“We apologise for any inconvenience caused.”

In the past hour all Green Line services have been restored.

IRISH RAIL DELAYS

Passengers on Irish Rail services headed for the capital were also faced with major delays this morning.

The 9.10am Athlone to Heuston service has departed in the past few minutes, running 43 minutes behind schedule.

Irish Rail said: “The 09:10 Athlone/Heuston service has departed Athlone approximately 43 minutes behind schedule due to the late arrival of the connecting bus from the Westport/Athlone line.”

The bus transfers are in place due to ongoing issues caused by Storm Eowyn.

All other rail services are operating as normal once again aside from this Westport/Ballina to Athlone route.

Posting a travel update on their website train bosses said: “This is due to a major power outage from Storm Eowyn, affecting the operation and monitoring of automatic level crossings.”

And Irish Rail are warning those travelling to and from Connolly station may “experience delays” throughout this morning due to a signalling issue.

Vehicles approaching the Port Tunnel.
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The tunnel will be impassable from later today[/caption]

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