A memorial has been unveiled in memory of a former councillor to honour his three decades of public service. Councillor Alan Gardiner, who died aged 72 in 2022, had represented Barnsley's Dearne area following his election to Barnsley Council in 1988. A commemorative stone engraved with the late councillor’s name...

Long-serving councillor honoured with town plaque

A council will consider introducing car parking fees in market towns in a bid to ease "budget pressures". Breckland Council in Norfolk, which owns 30 car parks, said operating and maintenance costs were costing its taxpayers about £450,000 per year. Market towns affected include Attleborough, Dereham, Swaffham, Thetford and...

Council considers car parking fees in market towns

Controversial plans to build 375 homes in a Gloucestershire town have been rejected. Robert Hitchins Ltd hoped to develop almost 60 acres of agricultural land south of Gloucester Street in Newent. Under the proposals, a new primary school and nursery would also have been built. But many residents feared the...

Controversial plan for 375 homes rejected

A council could look to sell one or even both of its town halls as part of budget cuts after declaring them "underused". Wirral councillors are being asked to consider a report on options for Birkenhead and Wallasey's town halls, which could involve redeveloping them for "leisure use". The latter...

Council considers selling off two town halls

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Pennsylvania State

Video footage shows a gunman who opened fire at a rally for Donald Trump in Pennsylvania on a roof. The FBI says it is treating the incident as an assassination attempt. One bystander was killed in the shooting and two others were critically injured, police said.

Video shows Trump rally shooter on roof

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Appeals against approval of the development in Braddan are dismissed by the environment minister.

Plans for 320 homes and school given green light

A female prison officer was arrested following allegations she had an "inappropriate relationship" with an inmate. The HMP Highpoint worker was held on suspicion of misconduct in a public office. The Eastern Region Special Operations Unit (ERSOU) - which is made up of staff from seven police forces in the...

Prison officer arrested over 'inmate relationship'

The small Pittsburgh suburb of Bethel Park in Pennsylvania is reeling after the FBI named a young local man, Thomas Matthew Crooks, as the person who shot at Donald Trump during a campaign rally and shocked the nation. Investigators believe that Crooks, armed with an AR-style rifle, opened fire at...

Thomas Matthew Crooks: What we know about the Trump attacker

Police are appealing for more information about the attacker as the victim remains in hospital.

Woman stabbed and robbed in hospital car park

Clarke County, MS

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In a tragic turn of events, 14-year-old Chquese Porter has been denied bond following his formal charging as an adult in the shooting death of 12-year-old Caleb Bender. The incident occurred around 1:00 am on June 29th, 2024, at a residence on River Rd near the intersection of Leola St in the Town of Stonewall, according to a press release from the Clarke County Sheriff.

Bond Denied for 14-Year-Old Charged with Murder in Clarke County

Virginia State

In Virginia, Drinking in public or offering another person alcohol in a public space is prohibited. This is a class 4 Misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $250.00. Under a new law that goes into effect on July 1, this will change to a degree.WDBJ7 reports that the prohibition on drinking or offering an alcoholic beverage to someone else in public will no longer apply under the following conditions.

Drinking in public will no longer be prohibited on private Campgrounds in Virginia beginning July 1

Armed officers arrested a 40-year-old man after being called to an argument.

Man arrested after gunshots reported

Manomet, MA

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Prepare yourself for a walk through time, where history meets community! Pilgrim Hall Museum announced that their Executive Director, Dr. Donna Curtin, will guide "A Walk in the Park: Manomet Past & Present" at St. Catherine’s Chapel Park on Sunday, July 7th at 1 pm. For those unfamiliar with the area, St. Catherine’s Chapel Park is a beautiful, pastoral two-acre park located at 95 White Horse Road in Manomet, owned by the non-profit Simes House Foundation.

You're Invited To Step Into The Past & Discover The Hidden History Of Manomet

Four people were killed when the stolen BMW crashed into another car at 100mph near North Ferriby.

Four died in 100mph stolen BMW crash, inquest told

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Wetin we know about di 20-year-old FBI say carry out assassination attempt on Trump

A serving police officer has admitted assaulting a woman on four occasions. Paul Whitehurst, a detective sergeant with Warwickshire Police, appeared at Chester Crown Court on Monday where he pleaded guilty to four charges of assault by beating. The officer from Nantwich, who has served the force for 21 years,...

Police officer admits assaulting woman four times

Greg Smith, who was outside the rally, tells the BBC he tried to alert the police.

Witness says he saw gunman on roof near Trump rally

Bacon County, GA

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On Monday, a search at a Bacon County home by investigators resulted in the discovery of a large quantity of illegal drugs, including methamphetamine and cocaine. However, the suspects are currently not in custody.

Drug Bust Uncovers Methamphetamine and Cocaine in Bacon County Residence

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Town council to take on some services from county

Westbury Town Council is having more responsibility handed over from Wiltshire...

Town council to take on some services from county

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