The new development of 18 purpose-built modular homes has opened in Newquay.

New homes open for recently homeless people

A council brings in new powers to tackle a town's anti-social behaviour and poor living conditions.

'Bad landlords and tenants' face tough new rules

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 call to provide fairer funding for Cornwall has been unanimously backed by councillors. They said the government should give Cornwall Council a minimum of the national average for all of its services, including housing and education. Cllr Martin Worth summed up the discussion: "Cornwall is not asking for a...

Fairer funding call backed unanimously by council

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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

California State

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CALIFORNIA – Starting July 1, landlords will only be allowed to collect one month’s rent for the security deposit on a rental property. Assembly Bill 12, signed into law last October, says regardless of whether the residential property is unfurnished or furnished, only one month’s rent can be charged in addition to any rent for the first month paid on or before initial occupancy.

Law limiting security deposits goes into effect July 1

Virginia State

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Cheryl E Preston

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

Two drug dealers who used a phone line to advertise heroin and cocaine have been jailed. Wayne Kassim, 39, and Mark Duce, 51 used the alias "DelBoy" to advertise drugs in Canterbury. Police began investigating after a medical incident involving a drug user who had bought drugs from the DelBoy...

Dealers who used phone line to sell drugs jailed

Aurora, CO

David Heitz

Aurora’s pallet shelters for people experiencing homelessness, which only allow a maximum 30-day stay, have been cycling the same individuals in and out, city staff told council members Thursday. Many return to street encampments when their time in the pallet shelter runs out, Jessica Prosser, homeless services director for the city, said. Then, the city sweeps the encampment again, and they get to come back to the shelter for another 30 days, Prosser explained. This process can repeat multiple times.

Aurora pallet shelters a revolving door for homeless

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Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Every year, new laws that were passed the prior year go into effect on July 1. In 2024, a number of new laws will begin this Monday. Among them include higher wages for tipped employees, a gas tax increase, and driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants.

New Laws July 1: Driver's Licenses for Undocumented Migrants, Raises for Tipped Workers, and More

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

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

New York City, NY

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

New Jersey State

Morristown Minute

NEW JERSEY - Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced today that Walmart has agreed to pay $1.64 million to settle allegations of unlawful unit pricing practices across its 64 New Jersey retail stores. The settlement, which includes a $1.61 million civil penalty, marks the largest ever obtained by the Division’s Office of Weights and Measures (OWM).

Walmart Pays $1.64M Settlement for Unlawful Pricing in NJ

The Standard

A man and a woman have been jailed for modern slavery offences after a “dishevelled” boy was found with heroin at London Bridge station.The British Transport Police found the vulnerable 15-year-old at the station on September 22, who claimed he had been staying with a friend.Safeguarding procedures were immediately implemented and the child admitted to be carrying heroin.Days later, officers raided an address and arrested Karen Seddon, 38, and Peace Bello, 21, for being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs and human trafficking and modern slavery offences.Bello was found to be in possession of a county line drugs...

Pair jailed for modern slavery offences after 'dishevelled' boy found with heroin at London Bridge station

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

Man arrested after gunshots reported

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

Plans for 320 homes and school given green light

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Rare ducks which are native to North America have been spotted attempting to breed in Yorkshire, wildlife wardens have said.The male and female blue-winged teal were spotted at Yorkshire Water’s Tophill Low nature reserve near Driffield, East Yorkshire, on a number of occasions over the last 12 months.Despite being observed in nesting behaviours, it appears the birds were not successful in breeding at the site, where nature reserve wardens and volunteers kept their presence a secret.But it is “likely” they have attempted to breed in the area, which is thought to be a first for the UK, Tophill Low nature...

Rare blue-winged teal ducks ‘likely’ to have attempted to breed in Yorkshire

Kent Police discovered the remains at a property in St Martin's Road, Canterbury.

Woman charged with murder after human remains found

Denver, CO

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston has become nationally known for moving more than 1,600 homeless people indoors since he has become mayor. Now he wants to place 200 people struggling with mental illness and/or addiction into treatment, according to an upcoming City Council committee agenda.

Denver mayor to send 200 people experiencing homeless to treatment

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Council's £5m government loan to house homeless

Herefordshire Council says it is spending millions on accommodation which \"isn't fit for...

Herefordshire Council says it is spending millions on accommodation which "isn't fit for...

Council's £5m government loan to house homeless

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