A woman says she felt "amazing" walking down the aisle in a wedding dress that her brother had made for her from scratch. Brooke Jones, 30, married her now-husband Alex in Newport earlier this month. Her brother Reagen Evans, 28, a couture fashion designer, spent about 120 hours making her...

Bride married in dream dress made by her brother

Derbyshire Police said the boy's injuries are not life-threatening or life-changing.

Toddler airlifted to hospital after window fall

Los Angeles, CA

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Herbie J Pilato

It's been more than four decades since former child star William “Billie” Thomas Jr. died in Los Angeles of a heart attack at only 49 on October 10, 1980. Best known as "Buckwheat," the character he portrayed in the original Hal Roach-ignited Our Gang/Little Rascals classic film shorts from 1934 to 1944, Thomas faced similar challenges and misfortunes of several of his co-stars and other former child actors. This is his story.

Billie "Buckwheat" Thomas - 'Little Rascals'/'Our Gang' Child Star: 44 Years After His Tragic Death

A US mother accused of shooting two of her children at their home in Colorado was "begged" by her third child not to kill her, a UK court has heard. Kimberlee Singler has attended the start of her extradition hearing in London after being accused of murdering her daughter Elianna, 9, and son Aden, 7, who were found dead in their bedroom in Colorado Springs on 19 December last year.

US mother accused of killing her children attends UK extradition hearing

Washington, DC

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A woman says she overheard Texas Roadhouse corporate managers plotting to terminate an employee who is in the intensive care unit (ICU) by baiting her husband with a fake benefits package. The story has sparked outrage in a now-viral TikTok.

Woman catches Texas Roadhouse managers allegedly scheming to terminate an injured worker

The 10 pods offer a safe space for vulnerable people between November and March when temperatures plummet.

Homeless sleeping cabins to stay for another winter

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

Georgia State

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

A jury finds Huw Orphan responsible for an attack that left Amy Burley with a broken back.

Police officer guilty of kicking wife down stairs

Los Angeles County, CA

It's been eight years since beloved former child star and Oscar-winning actress Patty Duke died from sepsis (a ruptured intestine) at only 69 in 2016. She was also the recipient of two Golden Globes, three Emmys, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In the 1960s, she was the star of her own TV sitcom. In the mid-1980s, she served as President of the Screen Actors Guild. Through it all, she was married four times (including once to actor John Austin), had three sons, and never stopped acting. This is her tragic yet triumphant story.

In Memory of Former Child Star and Oscar-winning Actress Patty Duke: 8 Years After Her Tragic Death

Anu Okusanya's family say she had heart attacks after fleeing a gang that had previously attacked her.

Attack witness 'ran to her death rather than safety'

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

It's been four years since the charismatic and rugged actor Robert Conrad died at 84. Best known for feature films like Palm Springs Weekend, and the trio of hit TV shows, Hawaiian Eye, Wild Wild West, and Black Sheep Squadron (a.k.a., Baa Baa Black Sheep), Robert Conrad was one tough cookie. This is his story.

In Memory of 'Tough Guy' Actor Robert Conrad ('Wild, Wild West): 4 Years After His Tragic Death

Warning: This article contains details that readers may find distressing. Two people have died in the Japanese city of Yokohama after a teenage girl jumped to her death from a shopping centre, hitting a pedestrian below. The 17-year-old high school student jumped from a building in a crowded shopping district,...

Japan teen jumps to death, killing pedestrian below

When Emily was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma, external, doctors told her it was a “good cancer” to have - but she died aged 18 because of the side effects of treatment. Her mum Donna Dunn from Cwmbran, Torfaen, said there were “huge holes” in support for blood cancers...

Teen told she had 'good cancer' died from treatment

The family of a 80-year-old man who died after being assaulted in a park have said "our hearts have been completely broken". Bhim Kohli was walking his dog Rocky at Franklin Park in Braunstone Town, Leicestershire, on Sunday evening when he was assaulted. He died later in hospital. A 14-year-old...

Family's 'hearts broken' after park attack death

Cleveland Police say the victim showed "tremendous courage and resolve" reporting the abuse.

Man jailed for repeatedly raping woman

Hanzel Scott, who attacked two 16-year-olds in 2022, is found guilty of rape and sexual assault.

Man guilty of raping two teenage girls

A disabled woman said she was left “terrified” after a taxi driver attempted to charge her extra for her mobility scooter and then allegedly “attacked” her. Elanor Maxey, 32, said her left arm was "slammed " into a door and her right arm was "dislocated" after the driver “lost his temper”.

Disabled woman 'terrified' after taxi 'attack'

It's been forty-five years since former child star Darla Hood, best known for the classic Our Gang/Little Rascals film shorts, died tragically of a heart attack at only 47 years old in Canoga Park, CA. This is her story.

A Look Back at Child Star Darla Hood ('Our Gang'/'Little Rascals'): 45 Years After Her Tragic Death

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Fears park's missing statue 'might not be found'

A charity said it fears a statue might never be returned to its home after it was stolen for a second time. Charles Novis from Friends...

Fears park's missing statue 'might not be found'

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