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Firefighter Les Skarratts says he despairs that lessons were not learned from a fire in 1991.

Fire that was an omen of Grenfell 26 years before

Five people have been arrested during a morning drugs raid in a residential street. Northamptonshire Police said a "large quantity" of Class A drugs was found at a house in Nethermead Court, in the Abington area of Northampton. Cash and weapons were also seized, the force said. The raid was...

Five people arrested in morning drugs raid

The crash occurred on the A1068 Sheepwash Road near Ashington, just before 09:00 BST, police say.

Two women, 19 and 46, die in car crash

Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei has died days after being doused in petrol and set on fire by a former boyfriend. The 33-year-old Ugandan marathon runner, who competed in the recent Paris Olympics, had suffered extensive burns after Sunday's attack. The authorities in north-west Kenya, where Cheptegei lived and trained, said...

Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei dies days after being set alight by ex-boyfriend

Eswatini officials dismiss allegations the marriage is a political arrangement.

Zuma’s daughter marrying polygamous king ‘for love’

The family of a man who died in hospital was in "total shock" when told he was to be taken off life support, an inquest heard. Simon Scott, 41, from Oakham in Rutland, had leukaemia and died at Peterborough City Hospital in January 2016. His sister told Peterborough Coroner's Court...

Life support withdrawal shocked family, inquest told

Jenny Hastings "struggled with her mental health for a number of years", says family.

Scott Hastings' family 'heartbroken' as wife Jenny confirmed missing

A review of the front page stories from the daily and weekly newspapers in Wales.

Wales' papers: Care home death and pylon worker's burns horror

A 13-year-old boy has been arrested over continuing antisocial behaviour in a town, after police officers were "met with threatening behaviour". Large groups of youths were seen wearing balaclavas and carrying weapons in Rawtenstall on 20 August and officers experienced threatening behaviour while patrolling Bacup later that week, Lancashire Police said.

Boy, 13, held over gang's 'threatening behaviour'

Five children are arrested on suspicion of murder after the 80-year-old man died in hospital.

Children held over fatal attack on dog walker, 80

Claude Wehrle says he was "not the one making decisions" at cladding manufacturer Arconic.

Cladding boss denies contributing to Grenfell disaster

The unmarked burial site in Oldham contains 145 stillborn babies, 128 babies and children and 29 adults.

Babies and children among 300 bodies in mass grave

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A woman found dead at a house appeared to have neck injuries, an inquest opening has heard. Victoria Thomas, 45, was found dead at a house on Caerphilly Road, Cardiff, in the early hours of 20 August. Alcwyn Thomas, 44, appeared at Cardiff Magistrates' Court on 23 August charged with...

Woman found dead had neck injuries, court told

Ricardo Santos' funeral will be held in his hometown in Portugal where he will be laid to rest.

Thousands raised in memory of man killed in crash

Devon and Cornwall Police said a 19-year-old man was airlifted to hospital after a tractor overturned.

Teen seriously injured after tractor overturns

The move comes after police said there had been an increase in drink-fuelled anti-social behaviour.

Dispersal order after rise in anti-social behaviour

Ashford's Callie-Ann Warrington secured a silver medal in the 100m butterfly in the S10 category.

Paralympian hopes to inspire youngsters with medal

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This past Friday, police officers conducted a proactive car stop on a Dodge Hellcat with out-of-state license plates for multiple vehicle code violations, in the area of Edwards St. and Trask Ave. , according to the Westminster Police Department .

Armed felon with armor piercing ammo arrested in Westminster after a traffic stop

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"That’s why I left when I saw a Cybertruck charging before me". Whether you like it or not, the Tesla Cybertruck is starting to appear more frequently throughout the U.S. as production of the electric car continues. A lot of Tesla owners who, for various reasons, can't charge their cars at home will rely on nearby Superchargers to keep their vehicles running. However, it's important to be cautious when charging next to a Cybertruck, as one Tesla owner has cautioned.

‘Reasons not to buy Tesla’: Tesla driver warns against charging up next to a Cybertruck

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Actor Van Johnson, who died in 2007, was one of Hollywood's ideal films idols. In the 1940s, the charming screen icon was box office gold, and remained a popular presence on TV in shows like Murder, She Wrote (which starred his good friend Angela Lansbury).

The Secret Gay Life & Horrific Car Accident of Actor Van Johnson: 16 Years After His Tragic Death

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Fire engulfs lorries at M&S depot

The depot is operating again after eight lorries parked on the industrial estate caught...

Fire engulfs lorries at M&S depot

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