Barbara Dettering, 85, was awarded an honorary degree for her "unwavering" commitment to social justice".

‘Formidable’ civil rights campaigner honoured

Darren Blanks lost his sight at the age of 23 after a brain tumour diagnosis.

Blind veteran to run 850 miles for charity

A court hears Paul and Dean Mathews made £136,000 through their illegal refunds scheme.

Father and son jailed for steam iron returns scam

A disabled man who had to be carried down the side of his flat block after the lift broke has said he is now "stuck" in his new council flat too, because it is not accessible. Nathan Rollinson, 33, was rescued by emergency services and then treated in hospital when he fell out of his wheelchair after the lift broke in June.

Disabled man 'stuck' again in new inaccessible flat

A fire station in East Yorkshire is to undergo a "complete rebuild". Humberside Fire and Rescue said Howden Fire Station will be rebuilt at its current site in Hull Road. While work is taking place, crews will operate from a temporary fire station at Howden's Joinery. Response times will be...

Fire station to undergo 'complete rebuild'

Maeve Boothby-O’Neill had asked her GP for "help with feeding" four months before her death.

Woman died after begging GP for help - inquest

Louis Walters is sentenced for the "monstrous" attack in Sheffield in January.

Rapist who attacked woman in her own home jailed

Two men are arrested on suspicion of supplying a controlled drug following the discovery.

Drugs arrests after woman found dead

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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

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Four people have been arrested in Los Angeles for allegedly killing American actor Johnny Wactor while trying to steal a part from his car. Three - Robert Barceleau, Leonel Gutierrez, and Sergio Estrada - were arrested for murder. A fourth, Frank Olano, faces a charge of accessory to murder, according...

Four arrested in fatal shooting of US actor in Los Angeles

Police say the woman was grabbed from behind by a man as he tried to steal her bag.

Woman kicked and punched during attempted robbery

The Independent

The funeral for British teenager Jay Slater, who died while on holiday on Tenerife, will be held in Accrington, Lancashire on Saturday.Well-wishers who attend the service have been asked to wear something blue in his memory.Mr Slater’s loved ones have also asked that instead of flowers, people could donate to LBT Global, an overseas crisis support charity which helped his family through their heartache.A post-mortem examination found the 19-year-old, from Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire, who died on June 17, found he died of traumatic head injuries, consistent with a fall from height.His death would have been instantaneous.The “celebration of life service” is...

Funeral for teenager Jay Slater who died on Tenerife to be held

It says it had been waiting on a delivery.

Water park finally opens after new pump arrives

A man who died following an altercation has now been named by police. Suffolk Police was called to reports of an assault on the Felixstowe seafront promenade by Undercliff Road West on Saturday at 21:20 BST. The next day they were called to a property in Carr Road where where...

Man, 25, found dead in property named by police

Coroner Paul Marks said the death was accidental with the cause confirmed as chest injuries.

Farmer dies after being run over by his own Range Rover

A device is discovered during construction work in the Rivenwood area of Newtownards.

Suspected WW2 bomb found at building site

Police say the incident took place in the New Walk area of York in the early hours of this morning.

Man arrested on suspicion of rape

Wiltshire Police arrest man after mobility scooter is driven along A419.

Man arrested after driving mobility scooter along A-road

A man in his 40s is arrested on suspicion of murder after a body is found in woodland in Wythenshawe.

Murder arrest after body found in woods

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If you’re a fan of hearty Italian meals without the hassle of cooking, you might be feeling a bit nostalgic. Buca di Beppo, the Orlando-based chain known for its family-style Italian feasts, is closing its doors—not just one, but 14 locations!

A Much-Loved Italian Restaurant in Florida Has Closed, and the Company Will Also Close 13 More

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'Healthcare heroes' get bus naming honour

Four buses have been named after a quartet who have been influential in local...

'Healthcare heroes' get bus naming honour

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