A major road improvement scheme in Somerset has been “paused” after the government announced a review into major transport projects. National Highways had planned scheme to dual the A358 between the Southfields roundabout in Ilminster and J25 of the M5 in Taunton. Following the cancellation of the £1.7bn...

Plan to dual A358 between Taunton and A303 'paused'

A man has died following a crash on a motorway exit slip road. Avon and Somerset Police were called to junction 1 of the M32 for Hambrook in Bristol following a "serious injury collision" between four cars and a van at about 10:00 BST. "Sadly the driver of one of...

Man dies in serious crash on motorway slip road

A section of motorway through Leicestershire is set to shut for three weekends for “essential” roadworks. The M69 will be closed southbound by National Highways from the M1 at Leicester to Junction 1 where the motorway crosses the A5 at Stretton Baskerville south of Hinckley. The first weekend...

Motorway to close for three weekends

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 Flights have been cancelled and drivers urged to take care as Storm Lilian sweeps across parts of the UK ahead of what could be the busiest August bank holiday on the roads on record.Strong winds of up to 80mph are forecast in northern parts of England and Wales on Friday, with travel disruption, flooding, power cuts and dangerous conditions near coastal areas likely.British Airways has cancelled 16 flights scheduled to take off from Heathrow on Friday and delayed others, according to the airline’s website.The cancellations include international flights to Italy, Switzerland and the US as well as domestic journeys...

Flights axed as Storm Lilian brings travel disruption to bank holiday weekend

It’s been nearly 60 years of the official Notting Hill Carnival. Six decades since its inception as a protest against racial violence (read a short history of the event here), Carnival certainlyisn’t slowing down, getting bigger and better each year. Well over two million people will take to the streets across this bank holiday weekend for a joyful celebration of Caribbean culture complete with colour, music, and loads of great food.

All the Notting Hill Carnival 2024 road closures and travel disruption you need to know

More warning signs are being put up at a Devon beauty spot after two people were rushed to hospital after being bitten by adders. A Facebook post from Braunton Burrows Public Information said two visitors went to hospital after being bitten at the nature reserve near Saunton Sands beach on Friday.

Adder warning in Devon after two people bitten

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Actor Clarence Williams III, best known as the super cool undercover cop Lincoln "Linc" Hayes on TV's classic crime drama, The Mod Squad, died three years ago from colon cancer at 81 years old. This is the story of a talent that lives on.

The Tragic Death of 'Mod Squad'/'Purple Rain' Actor Clarence Williams III: Three Years Later

The cliff fall near Peacehaven in East Sussex was photographed on Wednesday.

Warnings issued following significant cliff fall

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Iowa Storm Center

(IowaStormCenter.com) -- A strong pacific storm system will get underway later tonight with severe thunderstorms and heavy rain. The first round of the one-two punch event is hitting across western Iowa this morning. Then the focus will be across southwest Iowa for severe thunderstorm development by this evening with threats for hail, damaging winds, heavy rainfall and a couple of isolated tornadoes.

Severe Thunderstorm/Heavy Rainfall Threat Tonight.

The incident was witnessed by two women playing tennis at Montpellier Gardens in Cheltenham.

Man seen committing indecent act in park bushes

A 31-year-old man was found unresponsive in his cell at HMP Fosse Way, police say.

Six arrested after inmate dies at prison

A Shropshire councillor says residents "take their lives in their own hands" when they walk on a narrow village pavement. Cllr Heather Kidd, Lib Dem member for Worthen and Chirbury, said the pavement, which links Worthen's doctor’s surgery and primary school, is too small with no safe place to cross.

Narrow pavement endangers residents - councillor

The parents of a young woman who died after being given an AstraZeneca Covid jab have accused the NHS of failing to pass on known safety warnings about the vaccine. Marina Waldron, 21, visited hospital with excruciating headaches three times in the week before her fatal collapse from a brain haemorrhage in March 2021.

'Our daughter should not have died from Covid jab'

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"They get more than us, Why nobody told me about this?". If you're looking for a tasty option that won't break the bank, a Chick-fil-A's kids' meal might be just what you're after. It seems like a great deal. In fact, some people argue it's a better deal than a regular adult meal. This TikToker took the audience through the ins and outs of this meal.

Chick-fil-A customer says they’ll never order a full meal again after seeing kids’ meal

Storm Lilian saw strong winds and heavy rain hit parts of the UK on Friday, bringing travel disruption and power cuts which left thousands without electricity. Powerful gusts forced organisers at the Leeds Music festival to close three stages, while Creamfields Festival in Cheshire had to delay opening its gates.

Storm Lilian winds disrupt festivals and travel

It's been over 40 years since Leave It To Beaver actor Hugh Beaumont died of a heart attack in Munich, Germany in 1982. A former minister in real life, Hugh Beaumont was born in Lawrence, Kansas. He is best remembered as Ward Cleaver in Leave It To Beaver, the classic TV sitcom that originally aired for seven years in the late 1950s and early 1960s.

In Memory of 'Leave It To Beaver' Actor and Former Minister Hugh Beaumont: 4 Decades After His Death

South Yorkshire Police are investigating Alicia Douglass's death as murder and have arrested man.

Woman found dead at home named by police

The US Sun

HEARTBREAKING tributes have been paid to a “wonderful” Brit holidaymaker who died after allegedly being assaulted by a nightclub bouncer in Gran Canaria. Scott Lacey’s devastated “partner and friends” were said to have been partying with him when the doorman put him in a chokehold known as the ‘Lion Killer’ during a night out in […]

Tributes to ‘wonderful’ Brit tourist who died after ‘bouncer put him in horror Lion Killer chokehold’ in Gran Canaria

Gustav's owners say they are devastated at the loss of their "very special" pet.

Dog found dead after escaping from kennels

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Last week, two individuals from Coffee County were charged with trafficking methamphetamine following a search at a residence on Willacoochee Highway. On August 13, detectives with the Coffee County Drug Unit conducted an operation involving Charles Black, which led to a search of his residence on Willacoochee Highway. According to the report, Black left his residence before the warrant was served and was subsequently detained.

Two Charged with Trafficking Methamphetamine After Search in Coffee County

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M5 'worst road for delays' this bank holiday weekend

The M5 is predicted to be \"one of the worst roads for delays in the country\" throughout the bank holiday weekend. The motorway had more than...

The M5 is predicted to be "one of the worst roads for delays in the country" throughout the bank holiday weekend. The motorway had more than...

M5 'worst road for delays' this bank holiday weekend

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