The vehicle careered off the road in a 40mph zone, broke through a fence and crashed into a gym.

Fatal 100mph crash dad was 'begged to stop'

New measures are being brought in to tackle a town's problem landlords and tenants. Extra powers have been granted in two areas of Blyth to deal with poor quality housing and anti-social behaviour. It requires all landlords in the Croft and Cowpen wards to apply for a licence before they...

'Bad landlords and tenants' face tough new rules

A crash left a speedboat blocking the Tyne Tunnel, leading to major traffic disruption. Vehicles at the crossing were held in both directions after two cars crashed and the boat, which was being towed by one of the vehicles, fell on to the carriageway. The North East Ambulance Service said...

Crash leaves speedboat blocking road tunnel

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?

Coffee County, GA

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Last month, more than twenty individuals were indicted on felony charges in Coffee County. Several of them have recently made local headlines, including Guillermo de la Cruz-Morales, the sole person charged in connection with the disappearance of Maria Diaz, and Cornelius Jamison, accused of cocaine trafficking.

Grand Jury Indicts Over Twenty Individuals on Felony Charges in Coffee County

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

Oregon State

Portland, OR

Fox News

Kaileigh Seidel, a 24-year-old Oregon woman, died in a boating accident on June 22. She was reportedly on an inner tube when she was flung into the side of another boat.

Oregon woman dies in boat tubing incident after dangerous driving on water, family says

Bacon County, GA

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

A busy bridge has been closed by police after suitcases containing human remains were found following reports of a man acting suspiciously. Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol was closed after Avon and Somerset Police were called to reports of a man acting suspiciously with a suitcase on Wednesday. A second suitcase was later found, with both feared to contain human remains.

Human remains found in suitcases at Clifton Suspension bridge as police hunt 'suspicious' man

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

Parts of England and Wales are covered by the warning which will be active on Monday.

Flood and storm warning as heavy rain predicted

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

Missouri State

Fulton, MO

CJ Coombs

Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children. Since July 1, 2024, according to the NCMEC, 15 children have been reported missing in the U.S. Not included in that number are those who have been missing in Missouri since June 2024.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

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

The Independent

A heartbroken family whose 26-year-old son died following a “harrowing” accident in Turkey is pleading with other families.Lisa and Gavin Steward’s son Matthew Steward, from Harwich, Essex, died in the early hours of May 14 2024 after the quad bike he was travelling on with his friend Cory Dove, 26, collided with another vehicle in Turkey.His family are now warning others not to use the vehicles as they said they are “dangerous” and “not worth it”.Matthew had travelled out to Fethiye on May 12 2024 for a family holiday with his 24-year-old partner Dannielle Rose, a carer, along with her...

Family’s warning after son dies in horror accident while on holiday in Turkey

Parents will not be able to park outside the gates of a school at pick-up and drop-off times as a ban is to become permanent. Chillingham Road Primary, in Heaton, is the third school in Newcastle where the measures will stay in force after a successful trial. Residents, school staff,...

Parents' cars banned from third city school

A cafe which was built without planning permission in a Bradford conservation area must be demolished, the city council has said. The Chai Village, which is a cafe constructed using a shipping container, a seating area and a large LED screen, was built on a vacant site on Thornton Road in 2022.

Demolition order for cafe built without permission

The Health and Safety Executive is considering whether to prosecute two companies over the deaths of two men. Daron Pickstock, 43, and Lee Horton, 58, died in hospital following an incident at Castlefield industrial estate, Bingley, on 29 October 2020. On 1 July a pre-inquest review was held at Bradford...

Companies may be prosecuted for deaths of two men

California State

The HD Post

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

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

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Morrison County Announces Roadworks, Delays & Closures Expected July 15-19

Morrison County residents, prepare for a week of recurring road closures and maintenance works. The county has announced an array of activities slated to run from...

Morrison County Announces Roadworks, Delays & Closures Expected July 15-19

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