Three teenagers have died in two years after getting into trouble in the same stretch of water.

Throw bags placed at river near where boys drowned

Wannasee Festival Penrith organisers say the ground is "soft and saturated underfoot".

Fans 'gutted' as wet ground conditions postpone festival

The chemical is one of three substances released into the canal in the incident in Walsall.

Sodium cyanide in canal 'could be gone in a week'

A quantity of what is believed to be the psychoactive substance was seized in two raids in Telford.

Four arrested in raids targeting monkey dust

Southern Water said the reinstatement work `was not to the standard our customers rightly expect'.

Southern Water apologise for 'botched' crossing

A court is told the gang supplied drugs with a street value estimated at more than £110,000.

Eight jailed for county lines drugs plot

The London plane tree is believed to have been a gift from Charles II to the Bishop of Ely in 1674.

Artists get creative to help centuries-old tree

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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

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It's been nine years since actor/writer/producer Jack Larson died of unknown causes at 87 in 2015. He initially found fame with his portrayal of the original Jimmy Olsen in classic TV's syndicated sci-fi superhero series, Adventures of Superman (1952-1958). Larson also happened to be openly-gay in the sometimes closeted-world of Hollywood. This is his story.

The Not-So Secret Gay Life of 'Superman' TV Actor Jack Larson: 9 Years After His Demise at 87

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Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. On July 28, 2024, a TikTok video posted by Erica W., known as @tasteofmelanin on the platform, garnered significant attention after she exposed disturbing racist decorations in an Airbnb rental. The incident occurred in a rental property that Erica had booked, although the exact location remains unspecified. The video has since gone viral, prompting widespread concern and leading to the removal of the listing from Airbnb's platform.

Airbnb Listing Taken Down After Black Woman Finds Hanging Monkeys and Cotton Used As Decor

A 36-year-old man is arrested after an incident involving a dog he was walking in Brighton.

Man arrested for causing unnecessary suffering to dog

Joel Makin beats Mohamed ElShorbagy to win his second men's British title, while Georgina Kennedy bests Sarah-Jane Perry to claim her maiden women's national crown.

Makin crowned British champion

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

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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

Officers were called to Fratton Road in the early hours of Friday morning after a man was assaulted.

Fifth person arrested on suspicion of attempted murder

Northamptonshire’s Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner has launched a new initiative to help people living in higher crime areas feel safer. Danielle Stone's 'Problem Solving' tours will connect residents who live in hotspots for burglary, robbery and theft, with crime reduction specialists. Together they will walk around a neighbourhood...

New neighbourhood initiative aims to tackle crime

Mr Wilson selected two voices to blend into his own after receiving 15 voice donation submissions

Student gets voice with Brummie accent

Lisa Bishop threw a can and shouted verbal abuse during unrest in Bristol city centre.

Woman jailed for involvement in 'terrifying' mob

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Two 12-year-old boys have become the youngest people to be convicted in connection with the nationwide public disorder. One of the boys admitted throwing a missile at a police van as he pleaded guilty to two charges of violent disorder during two separate incidents in Manchester.The boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was part of a group that gathered outside a Holiday Inn hotel in Manchester on 31 July.Manchester Magistrates’ Court heard how he was filmed by police “kicking the front window of a vape shop” and was seen kicking a bus.The other 12-year-old youth admitted a charge...

Two boys, both aged 12, become youngest to be convicted of violent disorder during nationwide riots

A man is charged with assault causing grievous bodily harm with intent to resist/prevent arrest.

Canal festival carries on after cyanide spill nearby

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