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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Yahoo
Attempted murder arrests after boy, 15, stabbed
Three teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a 15-year-old boy was stabbed in a country park. The boy was found injured on Margaret Terrace in New Herrington, Sunderland at about 18:10 BST on Friday, Northumbria Police said. He was taken to hospital for treatment and his injuries were described as not life-threatening. Two boys, aged 16, and one girl, 15, are being questioned in police custody. Ch Supt Nicola Walker said the force believed the boy was stabbed in Herrington Country Park. She appealed for witnesses to come forward. "We know this is a high footfall area, and it's likely there were lots of people in and around the park the time of the incident," she said. Follow BBC Sunderland on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram. Northumbria Police
Business Upturn
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Upturn
Is ‘Annika' returning for season 3? Everything we know so far
By Aman Shukla Published on April 24, 2025, 17:30 IST Last updated April 24, 2025, 11:47 IST Fans of the Scottish crime drama Annika are eagerly awaiting news about a potential third season. With its gripping mysteries, unique fourth-wall-breaking style, and the brilliant Nicola Walker in the lead, the show has captured hearts worldwide. After the shocking cliffhanger in Season 2, viewers are desperate to know: Is Annika returning for Season 3? Here's everything we know about the release date speculation, cast, plot details, and more. Will There Be an Annika Season 3? As of April 2025, there has been no official confirmation from Alibi, BBC, or PBS Masterpiece regarding Annika Season 3. However, the lack of an announcement doesn't mean the show is canceled. The series, based on the BBC Radio 4 drama Annika Stranded , has a strong fanbase, with Season 2 ending on a major cliffhanger that strongly suggests more stories to tell. Annika Season 3 Release Date Speculation Without official confirmation, predicting Annika Season 3's release date is tricky. Based on the two-year gap between Seasons 1 and 2, a late 2025 or early 2026 premiere seems most likely. Annika Season 3 Expected Cast If Annika Season 3 is greenlit, we expect most of the main cast to return, continuing the story of the Glasgow Marine Homicide Unit (MHU). Based on Season 2's developments, here's who we anticipate seeing: Nicola Walker as DI Annika Strandhed: The witty, literature-loving detective who breaks the fourth wall. Jamie Sives as DS Michael McAndrews: Annika's colleague and Morgan's biological father, whose relationship with Annika and Morgan will likely deepen. Katie Leung as DC Blair Ferguson: The team's data expert, whose pregnancy storyline concluded in Season 2. Silvie Furneaux as Morgan Strandhed: Annika's teenage daughter, navigating her new connection with Michael. Varada Sethu as DC Harper Weston: The new recruit who joined in Season 2. Kate Dickie as DCI Diane Oban: The head of the MHU. Paul McGann as Jake Strathearn: Annika's love interest and Morgan's former therapist. Sven Henriksen as Magnus Strandhed: Annika's father, now a prime suspect in a murder case. Annika Season 3 Potential Plot The Annika Season 2 finale left fans reeling with a major cliffhanger: Annika's father, Magnus Strandhed, emerged as the prime suspect in the murder of Jacqueline 'Jackie' Drummond. Annika's final fourth-wall plea—'Help me!'—signaled her emotional turmoil as she faces the possibility of her father's guilt. This sets the stage for a dramatic Season 3. Here's what we expect from the plot of Annika Season 3: Magnus' Murder Case: The central storyline will likely focus on Annika confronting her father's potential involvement in Jackie's death. This personal-professional conflict will test Annika's resolve, exploring themes of family loyalty and justice. Her strained relationship with Magnus, established in Season 1, will add emotional depth. Annika and Morgan's Relationship: Annika's bond with her teenage daughter, Morgan, remains a core subplot. Season 2 revealed Michael McAndrews as Morgan's father, a secret Morgan now knows. Season 3 will likely explore how Morgan adjusts to this revelation and her place in Michael's extended family. Marine Homicide Unit Cases: True to its procedural format, Season 3 will feature new aquatic murder mysteries. Annika's literary references—think Walter Scott or Robert Louis Stevenson—will continue to frame each case, blending dark humor with gritty investigations. Aman Shukla is a post-graduate in mass communication . A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication ,content writing and copy writing. Aman is currently working as journalist at
BBC News
10-03-2025
- Politics
- BBC News
Mayor demands resolution ahead of permanent Birmingham bin strike
The mayor of the West Midlands has demanded a resolution to the ongoing bin worker strikes in Birmingham on the eve of a full walkout by staff. Refuse workers have staged a series of one-day strikes across the city since January over pay and working conditions. In February, trade union Unite said staff had voted to move to all-out action from a statement, Birmingham City Council said the escalation would lead to "greater disruption to residents, despite the fair and reasonable offer that the council made to the union". Speaking ahead of the strike, Richard Parker, mayor for the West Midlands, said the union and the council should sit down to find a resolution as a "matter of urgency". "This bin strike is doing damage to the people of Birmingham," he said. "They're not getting their waste collected and their streets are getting increasingly filthy. "Both sides need to sit down in earnest and with real seriousness to address this issue. " Union bosses have said the strikes started due to a dispute over pay and conditions, particularly the loss of a certain job role. Residents are also voicing their frustration over the situation, with a petition which calls on the Labour-run council to "take immediate action to resolve the ongoing failures" attracting more than 4,000 signatures as of Monday. The petition's organiser, Nicola Walker, wrote that overflowing bins "attract pests and create foul smells" and demanded an immediate resolution."The council are leaving the streets full of rubbish which in turn will make the city's rat problem even worse," one resident City Council have been approached for further comment. Follow BBC Birmingham on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
