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LONDON (Reuters) -A British union has narrowly failed to secure the right to formally represent workers at an Amazon warehouse, with staff rejecting the chance to become the first site outside the U.S. to force the ecommerce giant to negotiate labour terms.

UK union fails to gain recognition at Amazon warehouse in tight vote

A second union representing council waste and recycling staff has voted to strike in a row over pay. Unison described a wage offer from Cosla to local government workers in 14 areas including Glasgow, Perth and Kinross and Dumfries and Galloway as “inadequate”. It comes just two weeks...

Bin strikes to hit most councils after third union vote

Detectives investigating the fatal shooting of two men at a lockdown party are urging locals to "do the right thing" and give information on a suspect who is from another city. Junior Ajose, 36, and Cheriff Tall, 21, were gunned down in Moss Side, Manchester, on 21 June 2020. No-one...

Party shooting suspect from Birmingham - police

Lancaster County, PA

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

Country singer Ingrid Andress has apologised and admitted being drunk while performing a much-derided rendition of the US national anthem, at a baseball stadium. Andress's erratic performance of The Star-Spangled Banner was widely shared after Major League Baseball's Home Run Derby, in Texas, on Monday. "I was drunk last night,"...

Country star sorry for singing US anthem drunk

Ian Scott twice went to look for the drugs after losing them on a petrol forecourt, a court hears.

Dealer lost his cocaine at petrol station

The tribunal rule Tony Dixon’s fitness to practise is impaired and he still poses a "risk".

Suspended surgeon harmed hundreds of women

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'

All pregnant women and older people will be offered the RSV vaccination from September.

New RSV vaccination programme to be rolled out

Human remains found in a park have been identified as those of a man who had been missing for more than two years. Karandeep Singh was initially reported missing from Slough on 13 December 2021. The formal identification follows the discovery of the remains in Herschel Park, Slough, on 7...

Remains identified as man missing for two years

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

Woman stabbed and robbed in hospital car park

Sarah Bound says she thought she was in a film when the dog jumped the fence and "cornered" her.

Woman attacked by dog while delivering parcels

Wyoming State

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Caitlin Tan wanted to breed her childhood horse, JP, because she’s been “amazing” — the type of animal any equestrian would be lucky to have once in a lifetime. Having access to coveted bloodlines increased the allure. Via the Miller Ranch, she could pair her 18-year-old mare with a stud descendent of Playboy’s Buck Fever.

Cream of the crop: a cremello foal is born in Wyoming

Virginia State

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According to WRIC 8 News, a new speed limit will become effective on July 1, 2024 in Virginia. Speed limits in a business or residential district will be aslow as 15 miles per hour on Virginia highways.

A new speed limit law on highways becomes effective in Virginia on July 1, 2024

Savannah, GA

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Newly returned indictments in the Southern District of Georgia include felony charges for illegal firearms possession and drug distribution, while additional defendants have been sentenced to federal prison or await further proceedings after pleading guilty to federal gun charges.

Federal Charges in Southern GA: Indictments and Sentences for Firearms and Drug Offenses

Knives, drugs and an air rifle have been seized as part of a major drugs operation in Plymouth, police have said. Devon and Cornwall Police said it joined forces with the Project Medusa County Lines team from Merseyside Police on 9 and 10 July to detect and disrupt drugs supply in the city.

More than 30 arrested in major drugs operation

Milwaukee, WI

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Sen. Ron Johnson gave an address on the opening night of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee on Monday, but it was reportedly not the one he intended to give. 
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‘I Cannot Believe This Is Real’: Rachel Maddow Incredulous After Republican Senator Reads Wrong Speech at RNC

The Independent

A railway boss has been summoned by the Transport Secretary to account for the company’s “woeful” service, the Government said.Louise Haigh demanded “immediate action” from Avanti West Coast in a meeting with its managing director, Andy Mellors, after official figures showed its passengers faced some of the worst travel disruption in the country.The talks on Tuesday mark the start of a “rail performance” investigation in which the “worst performing” train firms will be called in by the Department for Transport (DfT) as cancellations reach record highs.Route directors at Network Rail have also been summoned to attend all meetings with companies...

Avanti West Coast summoned to account for ‘woeful’ service

A man is being treated for "serious injuries" after a street attack just after midnight.

Extra patrols in place after 'serious' assault

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.

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Amazon workers narrowly reject union in historic vote

If the GMB had won it would have been the first time Amazon recognised a union in the...

Amazon workers narrowly reject union in historic vote

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