A council leader is urging the Labour government to fund new roads and services before extra homes are imposed. Adam Brown from West Northamptonshire Council said his area had already seen thousands of new dwellings and the infrastructure had not kept pace. He said he had already had "positive" conversations...

We need infrastructure before new houses - council

The Guardian

Louise Haigh says she hopes three-year pay deal offered to train drivers will resolve strikes

Labour ‘putting rail passengers first’, says minister as she blames Tories for prolonging strikes – as it happened

The Independent

Scotland’s Deputy First Minister has claimed the “disrespectful and damaging” actions of the UK Government mean a new benefit to help with the cost of fuel bills cannot be paid to all pensioners.Ministers at Holyrood had initially hoped the pension age winter heating payment – which is being introduced in Scotland to replace the UK’s winter fuel payment – would be a universal benefit.But after Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced the UK payment will no longer be made to everyone above state pension age, the Scottish Government said it has “no choice” but to do the same.Social Justice Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville...

Forbes hits out at UK Government as winter fuel payments limited in Scotland

Two businesses have been fined thousands of pounds over underage and illegal vape sales. Shropshire Council said Positive Business Communications Ltd, trading as Vapa-fone on Castle Street in Shrewsbury, was ordered to pay over £5,000 after a 17-year-old was able to buy a vape. In a separate case, a...

Two businesses fined over illegal vape sales

Port Richey, FL

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Florida’s buffet lovers are in for a shocker as the popular Royal Sushi Buffet & Hibachi in Port Richey has been temporarily shut down following a state inspection. This isn’t the first time the eatery has faced such trouble, but the recent closure has sparked quite a buzz among its loyal patrons and food enthusiasts alike.

Live roaches, flying objects in the kitchen and soiled shelves- Buffet closed again in Florida

A 91-year-old driver who struck and killed a child with her car in Edinburgh said she was "so, so sorry", a fatal accident inquiry (FAI) has heard. Three-year-old Xander Irvine died in June 2020 when a Kia driven by Edith Duncan veered off Morningside Road and hit him and his mother Victoria, before smashing into a charity shop.

Elderly driver 'so sorry' for crash that killed toddler

South Carolina State

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The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

Plans have been submitted to demolish parts of a shopping centre and replace it with a retail, commercial and leisure complex. The scheme would see up to 762 homes being built on the site of The Meadows, Chelmsford, if approved. Developer Dominus said it would "breathe new life" into the...

Shopping centre could be demolished for 762 homes

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Eden, NC

Town Talks

North Carolina is the 28th largest state by area but boasts the seventh-highest number of counties in the country. If you’re searching for an affordable place to call home in North Carolina, you’re in luck. This diverse and picturesque state offers a range of options that won’t break the bank.

North Carolina City Has Been Named the Cheapest Place to Live in The State

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

Police say Patrick Glogowski was found with serious injuries on Sunday morning.

Man found with life-threatening injuries

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

Staff from an animal sanctuary have rescued a cat and six kittens abandoned without water on the hottest day of the year so far. Hopefield Animal Sanctuary in Brentwood, Essex, said the animals were found nearby on Sawyers Hall Lane on Monday at about midday when the temperature had reached 32C (90F).

Kittens 'dumped' in box on hottest day of the year

Wimbledon Common, Richmond Park and Barnes Common are among the areas affected after a sewage leak.

Warning as sewage leaks into water in green spaces

Jacksonville, FL

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A historic marker could be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting at the Dollar General store in Jacksonville’s New Town neighborhood nearly a year ago. If approved by the Jacksonville City Council, a marker would be installed at Kings Road and Canal Street on Aug. 25, a day before the first anniversary of the shooting, when a white gunman took the lives of three Black people.

Memorial considered to honor Dollar General victims

Raleigh, NC

Big cities are known for their hustle and bustle, drawing people in who crave excitement, variety, and entertainment. But bigger isn’t always better, or at least not for Raleigh, North Carolina.

North Carolina City Named The Most Boring Town in the State

Pompano Beach, FL

In a shocking revelation, Kings Mart, a grocery store in Pompano Beach, has been slapped with a series of severe health violations by the Florida Department of Agriculture. The inspection, carried out by Francis Odio, uncovered a disturbing range of problems that have led to the immediate closure of several sections of the store.

An inspection found bugs in the food and rodent poop on the shelves at a Florida grocery store

Surrey Police says it is aware of videos circulating on social media relating to the incident.

Woman charged with outraging public decency

Council votes in favour of new development on edge of Soham despite fears over local commons.

Plans for 540 homes and medical centre approved

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When it comes to the personalities of humans, some zodiac signs are known mostly for their resilience. They possess the ability to shoulder their burdens alone. It could be due to their natural strength or determination. There could be many different reasons as to why these signs are so stoic in nature. These signs somehow make it through life's challenges with a steadfast resolve.

3 Zodiac Signs That Bear the Burden Alone

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MP calls for new water regulator with more powers

A new MP says the current water regulator Ofwat should be replaced by a new organisation with more powers. The Liberal Democrat MP for South Cambridgeshire,...

MP calls for new water regulator with more powers

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