An eight-year-old girl and a woman have died following a house fire in Huddersfield, with a second child, aged 10, in a critical condition in hospital. Emergency services were called at about 02:20 BST to Leeds Road, where firefighters rescued the woman and two children from the property. All three...

Girl and woman die after 'suspicious' house fire

Danielle Parkinson, 31, died following the blaze, which also killed an eight-year-old girl.

Woman who died in house fire named locally

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Police have named four members of the same family who died along with a man and a woman when a car and a motorbike collided.West Yorkshire Police said Shane Roller, 33, his 30-year-old partner Shannen Morgan and their daughters Rubie and Lillie Morgan-Roller, aged nine and four, were killed near Wakefield on Sunday afternoon.The force was not yet in a position to name the motorcyclist and pillion passenger who also died at the scene on the A61.The family group were travelling in a Ford Focus which was understood to have burst into flames following the collision which happened at about...

Police name family members killed in crash which claimed six lives

A motorbike rider and passenger killed in a crash which also claimed the lives of two young girls alongside their parents have been named. Christopher and Janine Barton died when the bike was involved in a collision with a car on the A61 between Wakefield and Barnsley on Sunday, West Yorkshire Police said.

Bike couple in crash that killed six people named

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In the mid-1970s, Good Timesmade a star of actor/comedian Jimmy 'JJ'/'Dynomite' Walker. However, behind the scenes, the tension between the stars was relatively challenging. According to what Jimmie Walker once relayed, most of the show's cast rarely had any interaction behind the camera. Walker didn't recall having any conversations with actress Esther Rolle, who played his TV mother, Florida Evans, or actor John Amos, who played James Evans, his TV mother.

Actor/Comedian Jimmie "JJ" Walker Behind the Scenes of TV's 'Good Times' in the 1970s

Three people have been jailed after a man was kidnapped and held against his will while his family were told to pay money to secure his release. Zarie Jackson-Burchall, 28, was sentenced to five years and eight months at Bradford Crown Court. Shanikae Smith-Gardener, 28, and Jahrico Smith-Gardener, 25, were...

Three jailed after man was kidnapped and assaulted

Officers investigating the crash are continuing to appeal for any witnesses to come forward.

Biker who died in crash 'will be hugely missed'

The victim has lifelong brain damage after being repeatedly punched in the head by Jordan Cattell.

Man jailed for punching baby in the head

Jacksonville, FL

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A former Jacksonville police officer pleaded guilty Tuesday to enticement of a minor to engage in unlawful sexual activity, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Josue Garriga III, 34, faces a mandatory penalty of 10 years to life in federal prison and must register as a sex offender. A sentencing date has not been set.

Former cop pleads guilty to enticing 17-year-old girl

Laura-Jane Seaman was "begging staff to help her" before she died, an inquest hears.

Mother died after neglect by hospital - coroner

Philip Broadhurst, of Eccles, admitted assault following the targeted attack in March 2023, police say.

Fourth man jailed after boy on motorbike shot

Polk County, FL

Fort Meade, FL

Uncovering Florida

The Polk County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest after conducting an investigation into a case of credit card fraud involving 28-year-old Burger King employee, Kellyn Miley. The incident was discussed in detail during this morning's briefing with Sheriff Grady Judd.

Burger King Employee Caught Using Customer's Credit Card for Food at Former Job

Douglas, GA

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A local Walmart employee was recently arrested on a misdemeanor charge after allegedly stealing over $60 worth of merchandise from the store. Additionally, she faced a felony charge after officers discovered suspected methamphetamine in her locker during the arrest.

Douglas Walmart Employee Arrested for Methamphetamine Possession and Shoplifting

For 149 years, a Lake District town has played host to a Christian convention that has grown from a small affair in a vicar's garden to a big annual gathering, drawing crowds from all over the world. Keswick Convention now takes place over three weeks in the summer and this...

'Wrong time' for Christian convention as trade hit

Police have released a picture of a man they wish to trace as part of their investigation.

Police make CCTV appeal following rape in park

Two people who died in the horror crash that killed six have been named as “loving” parents who had just celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary.Husband and wife Christopher Barton, 56, and Janine Barton, 48, have been named by police as the motorcyclist and pillion passenger who were killed in the collision near Wakefield on Sunday afternoon.In a tribute released through West Yorkshire Police on Tuesday, they were described by their son as “a loving, caring mum and dad who always put me before everything else”.The couple had recently celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary, the force added.Shane Roller, 33, his 30-year-old...

Couple who died in horror crash that killed six just celebrated 25th wedding anniversary

Two people have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man fell from a fourth floor balcony in Salford.Officers were called to reports that a man had fallen from a balcony at Black Friar Court at 8.42pm on Sunday, Greater Manchester Police said.Despite efforts from emergency services, the 57-year-old man was pronounced dead at hospital, the force added.Police have arrested a man, 37, and a woman, 40, on suspicion of murder. Both remain in custody for questioning.Enquiries are ongoing, the force said, as they appealed to anyone with information to come forward.Detective inspector David Ogden of Greater Manchester Police...

Man and woman arrested on suspicion of murder after 57-year-old falls to death from Salford balcony

Los Angeles, CA

Adam Rich was born on October 12, 1968, lived a troubled life, and died on January 7, 2023, at only 54 years old. This is his story. He lived in the Granada Hills area of Los Angeles with his parents and younger brother. The Rich family resided for a time in Florida where Adam studied acting at the local gym.

A Look Back at the Tragic Life and Death of Former Child Star Adam Rich (TV's 'Eight is Enough')

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Colleton County, SC

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

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A retired military officer who had been struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) tragically died after jumping from the world’s largest cruise ship last month, authorities confirmed.

Cruise Passenger Who Jumped from World's Largest Ship After Dispute Suffered with PTSD

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Home where two died 'engulfed in flames' - inquest

A mother and daughter died after last month's house fire in Huddersfield, inquest...

Home where two died 'engulfed in flames' - inquest

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