Almost 300 homes are to be built on an industrial site that was initially planned for redevelopment 10 years ago. Durham County Council is to build 282 homes on the site at Stephenson Road, between Peterlee and Horden, after its plans were approved on Friday. Planning permission was initially given...

Almost 300 homes to be built on old industrial site

The new development of 18 purpose-built modular homes has opened in Newquay.

New homes open for recently homeless people

Sunderland City Council wants to open four rooms as part of its planned homeless hub.

Overnight pods for homeless people planned

Previous Home Office plans would have seen the hotel used by migrants

Hotel could be used to house homeless people

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

South Carolina State

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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

New Haven, CT

Herbie J Pilato

He was born on April 2, 1949, in New Haven, Connecticut, and died of a heart attack at only 63 on August 14, 2012, in Palm Beach Gardens. His birth name was Ronald Gabriel Paolillo, but his stage name was Ron Palillo who was best known as Arnold Dingfelder Horshack on TV's hit 1970s sitcom, Welcome Back, Kotter.

The Tragic Death of 'Welcome Back, Kotter' Actor Ron Palillo: A Look Back

North Miami, FL

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In a landmark real estate transaction, Vilma Vilarino Knips, owner of Las Vegas Cuban Cuisine Restaurants, and her husband James Knips, who owns the Christmas Palace decoration store, have sold their newly built mansion on Biscayne Bay for a staggering $20.75 million. This sale has set a new record for North Miami, surpassing previous high-water marks in the city's real estate market.

Florida Mansion Sold for Record $21 Million by Restaurant Owner

Florida State

Who would have thought that a chain known for its endless shrimp promotion could find itself in such a pickle? But here we are—Florida-based Red Lobster, which has been reeling from financial troubles, may have finally found a lifeline. After a surprising $11 million loss in the third quarter of 2023 due to that very shrimp deal, Red Lobster filed for bankruptcy in May 2024. And now, there’s a glimmer of hope on the horizon.

A Florida based chain that filed for bankruptcy has reportedly found a potential buyer

A fish and chip shop destroyed in a large fire could have its restaurant reinstated. Members of East Suffolk’s planning committee are due to discuss the Sole Bay Fish Company’s bid to restore the building in Blackshore Quay, Southwold. No objections to the proposals were submitted but a...

Fish and chip restaurant ruined in fire could reopen

A Nottingham bar where a man was stabbed has had its licence revoked by councillors. Skybar, based in The Cornerhouse, has been at the centre of several issues in recent months – with a reported 46 incidents taking place in the past two years. The venue was temporarily closed...

City centre bar's licence revoked after man stabbed

The developer says a "significant proportion" of the new properties would be affordable homes.

Up to 400 homes planned for edge of town

Homestead, FL

If you’re a fan of Florida’s rich agricultural heritage, here’s some news that might catch your eye. Homestead’s Alger Farms, a name synonymous with fresh produce and quality landscape materials, has just sold a hefty chunk of their land. Nearly 900 acres have been sold for a staggering $121 million. Here’s the scoop on what’s happening with this land and what it means for the area.

Florida Farm Sold for $121 Million; 1,170 New Homes Planned

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

This year's festival in Scarborough is no longer going ahead, organisers have announced.

Music festival cancelled due to low ticket sales

A department store will shut its doors for good in Northampton town centre this weekend. Next will have its final day of trading on Saturday and will be replaced by an as yet unknown retailer. Mark Mullen, the operations manager for Northampton Town Centre Business Improvement District (BID), said the...

Major retailer to close permanently in town centre

They came to east London in their hundreds, preaching a message of peace. Under grey skies, people chose to chant, clap and come together to stand up for those feeling fearful following events across the UK during the past week. Waltham Forest is a borough of sanctuary, meaning it welcomes...

'We're here to ensure no-one ever pushes us around'

Nigerian police are investigating the death of a Nigerian transgender TikToker known as “Abuja Area Mama”. The beaten and bruised body of 33-year-old transgender woman was found along a highway in the capital, Abuja, on Thursday, local media report. Abuja Area Mama had a loyal fan base on...

Nigerian transgender TikToker found dead

The US Sun

A WOMAN has shared a room tour of the annexe she lives in after falling pregnant at university. Bethany, from the UK, revealed she moved into her mum’s annexe with her partner and baby to be close to her family while they sorted out their own housing. In the clip, the mum took viewers around […]

I got pregnant at uni, now I pay rent to live in my mum’s annexe with my partner & baby – our whole life’s in that room

Miami, FL

Miami Beach, FL

It’s the end of an era for Miami Beach as the beloved Shuckers Waterfront Bar & Grill, known for its laid-back vibes and stunning bay views, is set to close its doors by the end of 2024. The iconic eatery, which has been a staple on North Bay Village for 30 years, will make way for a new upscale hotel and dining experience, leaving many long-time patrons feeling disheartened.

Florida waterfront bar replaced by upscale hotel; locals complain

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Plans to turn a former care home into flats

Plans have been put forward to redevelop a former care home into 28 flats. A planning application was submitted to East Lindsey District Council (ELDC) to...

Plans to turn a former care home into flats

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