Eight people have been jailed for their role in a county lines plot which involved children delivering Class A drugs. The group was sentenced after being convicted of conspiring to supply heroin and crack cocaine in Barrow and Manchester, between September 2022 and January 2023. Preston Crown Court heard Jordan...

Eight jailed for county lines drugs plot

Colorado State

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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

WyoFile

The woman who shot a video of a hydrothermal explosion in Yellowstone National Park on Tuesday morning told WyoFile she and her family were terrified as the blast sent boiling water and rocks skyward, destroying parts of a boardwalk, its guardrail and a nearby bench.

Yellowstone hydrothermal explosion: ‘We were terrified’

Two motorcyclists who died in a crash near a Derbyshire town have been named by police. Derbyshire Police were called to the A6 near Tom Thorn between Buxton and Dove Holes at about 10:18 BST on Sunday to reports of a crash involving two motorbikes and a car. On Monday,...

Police name two motorcyclists killed in crash

The Independent

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

The captain of a boat that rescued 15 people after after a luxury yacht sank off the coast of Sicily has described the incident as "a big disaster". One person on board the vessel is confirmed to have died, while another six remain missing. Karsten Borner said his own boat...

Captain of Bayesian rescue boat describes 'disaster'

Denver, CO

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

A 61-year-old man has been arrested after 132 cannabis plants were found during a raid on a house. Police searched the property on Eastwood Drive in Donnington, Telford, on Tuesday after concerns were raised by members of the community. The man was arrested at the property on suspicion of the...

Man, 61, arrested after cannabis plants seized

The survey monitors the river's health as well as fish stock levels for anglers.

More than 600 fish found during river survey

An investigation conducted by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), Britain’s national regulator for workplace health and safety, has determined that Premier Engineering Projects Ltd and M&M Mobile Crane Hire Ltd could have prevented the death of a 48-year-old self-employed engineer. Russell Hartley had been hired by Premier Engineering Projects to replace a Trisomat screen, better known as a ‘flip-flop,’ at a materials recycling facility. Mr. Hartley and his team of engineers were using a crane, which was supplied by M&M Mobile Crane Hire, to lift the flip-flop off a telehandler, which had its forks slightly raised. The machinery then fell forward off the forks, crushing Mr. Hartley.

Engineer crushed to death by machine in recycling facility accident

A study of nearly two million people finds a link with processed meats - but experts say it should not cause panic.

Doctors cast doubt on ham-sandwich diabetes warning

The ambulance service said the on-site device was showing as "emergency ready" on the database.

Concerns over village defibrillator after man dies

Manx customers are offered "seagull insurance" in case their snacks are "snatched" by the birds.

Food truck launches insurance against theft by gulls

Montana State

Wyoming State

To increase the genetic diversity of an island population of grizzly bears , Wyoming and Montana wildlife managers recently worked together to import fresh bloodlines into the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

Two Montana grizzly bears trucked to Wyoming to bolster genetic diversity, help states’ delisting case

A biker who died following a crash near Wick last week has been named by police. Peter Davies, 61, from Wick, was riding a Ducati motorcycle when he was involved in a collision with a Ford Transit van on the A882 at about 19:50 on Tuesday. Sgt Calum Macaulay said:...

Police name biker killed in crash with van

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This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

A council is set to reverse its decision to treble car parking charges to help traders while a town's square is being redeveloped. Tameside Council is expected to rubber-stamp the u-turn on Wednesday and introduce cheaper tariffs in Ashton-under-Lyne from 12 September. It comes after prices in car parks across...

Council to u-turn on car parking charges

The scheme, which includes 48 affordable homes, has been recommended for approval by planning officers.

Plan for 143 homes set for approval

Florida State

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters said he will consider more DUI patrols if voters legalize recreational marijuana use in Florida. Voters will consider Amendment 3 in November. It would allow adults 21 or older to possess, purchase or use marijuana products and marijuana accessories for non-medical purposes.

More DUI patrols possible if marijuana issue passes

The force believe two men might have information which could help officers with their inquiries.

Former nuclear power station site sold for £6.5m

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