An estimated 600 plants were found by police at a unit in a rural North Somerset village.

Five arrested after cannabis factory discovered

The Standard

The pair were remanded in custody to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Friday

Two teenagers charged with extreme right-wing terrorism offences

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 38 sheep, worth almost £9,000, were just a week away from being taken to market.

Huskies escape and kill 38 sheep after gate left open

Police say a 31-year-old man has been taken to hospital with a head injury.

Road closed and man arrested after suspected assault

Ed Pownall, from Lambourn, pays £150 for a reported one-in-a-billion egg discovered in Scotland.

Man shells out on rare spherical egg in auction

A man who shared racially aggravated online social media posts linked to national civil unrest has been jailed. Lee Joseph Dunn, of Egremont, Cumbria, pleaded guilty to one offence of sending, by means of a public electronic communications network, a message that was grossly offensive or of an indecent, obscene or menacing character.

Man jailed over racially aggravated posts

Mr Evans welcomed the government's pledge to continue the scheme but said it was 'overdue'.

Infected blood victim 'relief' over compensation

The men are remanded in custody charged in connection with 1,000 plants found in Whitehaven.

Two men charged over cannabis farm

One diver is dead and two injured after getting stuck on a concrete wave break in southern Taiwan. The three were on a popular coastal dive near Kenting National Park.

Woman Dead in Diving Accident Near Kenting National Park - TaiwanPlus News

Maitland, FL

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If you’re a fan of hearty Italian meals without the hassle of cooking, you might be feeling a bit nostalgic. Buca di Beppo, the Orlando-based chain known for its family-style Italian feasts, is closing its doors—not just one, but 14 locations!

A Much-Loved Italian Restaurant in Florida Has Closed, and the Company Will Also Close 13 More

Detectives have released a fresh appeal after a woman was raped in a “terrifying” incident in Edmonton last summer.The victim was approached by a man in Fore Street shortly after midnight on Sunday, August 6 2023.He walked her to an unknown address nearby where he raped her.The victim later reported the incident to police and detectives in Enfield launched an investigation.Police have now released an image of a man they want to speak to in connection with the rape.Detective Constable Atif Farid said: “This was a terrifying ordeal for the victim and we have been carrying out extensive enquiries to...

Police release image of man as they hunt rapist who attacked woman in Edmonton

Jacksonville, FL

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A permanent marker will be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting nearly a year ago at a Dollar General store in the New Town community. City Council approved the marker 17-0 on Tuesday night.

Marker will honor victims of racist Dollar General shooting

Georgia State

Atlanta, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to over 28 years in prison for distributing significant amounts of fentanyl and other controlled substances to dealers in the Middle Georgia region. Authorities revealed that investigators uncovered evidence linking the drugs provided by the defendant, 40-year-old Lagary Williams, also known as "Frog," from Atlanta, to a fatal overdose.

Atlanta Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Supplying Deadly Fentanyl Linked to Fatal Overdose

California State

California Governor Gavin Newsom says he wants homeless encampments cleared in his state. That's a tall order in a place with the highest homelessness rates in the country. (Scripps News)

Why some activists think Newsom's crackdown makes ending homelessness harder

Camden, NJ

Cornelius, NC

Morristown Minute

CAMDEN, N.J. – Lisa Smith, 61, of Cornelius, North Carolina, has admitted to her role in a fraudulent scheme involving over $3.5 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today that Smith pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Karen M. Williams in Camden federal court on July 17, 2024, to a charge of bank fraud conspiracy.

Woman Pleads Guilty to $3.5M COVID Relief Scam

Ohio State

The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Southern Water has apologised after a council leader said it had “botched” repairs to a zebra crossing. A section of road including the crossing in Vernon Terrace, in Brighton, was dug up by the company while work to repair a leaking pipe was carried out. Bella Sankey, leader...

Southern Water apologise for 'botched' crossing

The Independent

It is now over 60 hours since a retired British doctor disappeared in the French Pyrenees during a hiking trip, with his family continuing to issue appeals for information. Tom Doherty last contacted his family via Whatsapp at 7.07pm on Tuesday to ask for help, telling them he had fallen and could not move. Since then, French authorities have mobilised a large search effort with helicopters and dogs and have recovered his tent and car, yet the 67-year-old remains lost. Here’s everything we know so far about his disappearance: When did he go missing? An experienced hiker, Mr Doherty set...

Everything we know about missing doctor Tom Doherty as search enters fourth day

A nature reserve's photography club is holding its annual display at the end of August.

Canada: Tornado Touches Down In Ayr, Ontario, Leaving Trail Of Damage 4

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