Columbus, OH

Families paying for holiday clubs this summer now face a bill of £1,045 for six weeks' care for one child – a rise of 6%. A survey of councils across Great Britain, by charity Coram Family and Childcare, also suggests a shortage of places - particularly affecting children with special educational needs and disabilities.

Families face £1,045 bill for summer holiday clubs

Schools and parents across the South East are preparing for an increase to the cost of fines for taking children out of school during term time. The minimum fine will increase from £60 to £80 per parent from 19 August as part of a government drive to return attendance to pre-pandemic levels.

Holiday fine increase not a deterrent, says parent

A senior official at a teaching union has called for the end of "rip-off prices" experienced by families trying to go away during school holidays. Niamh Sweeney, Cambridge-based deputy general secretary of the National Education Union, said price hikes were "unfair", but it was important not to disrupt children's education.

End 'rip-off prices' in school holidays - union boss

Increased fines for parents who take their children out of school are being introduced next month.

Parent carer group worries about school fines rise

Blanco, TX

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Brigid Pfeifer

There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

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

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

Suspended surgeon harmed hundreds of women

A "damning" inquiry into claims of mistreatment of women and girls by Greater Manchester Police has uncovered further evidence of people being "humiliated" in custody. A report by Dame Vera Baird KC heard from 12 women and two men, some of whom were victims of domestic abuse but were themselves arrested after making complaints about their partners.

Women and girls 'humiliated' in police custody

A man found dead in a park in the early hours of the morning has been officially named as Thomas Boom, 30, known as Tommy. Four people have been arrested in connection with the incident which happened shortly after midnight in Miller's Meadow in Northampton. Northamptonshire Police said Mr Boom...

Man, 30, found dead in park is named by police

Holly Newton's mum contacted police over fears of the boy hours before he stabbed her, a court hears.

Girl complained of killer stalking her before attack

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A woman who took a vulnerable man’s mobility scooter and left him to die in freezing conditions has pleaded guilty to manslaughter.Kimberley Ann Hawkins, 41, of no fixed address, admitted killing Neil Shadwick after taking his mobility scooter outside a Tesco superstore in Stratford Road, Stroud, Gloucestershire, on January 22 last year.Mr Shadwick, 63, who used his mobility scooter as his mode of transport, was left behind in sub-zero temperatures and found unresponsive in the car park at 6am. He later died in hospital.Gloucestershire Police said Hawkins rode away on the scooter, later dumping it on Bisley Old Road in...

Woman who took man’s mobility scooter and left him to die admits manslaughter

The US Sun

A SCHOOLBOY fell 60ft off a cliff on a geography field trip while having his photo taken by a pal. The 15-year-old was enjoying some “downtime” during the school trip to Old Harry Rocks in Studland, Dorset, when he “disappeared” over the edge. Coastguards said it was a “miracle” he wasn’t badly hurt in the […]

Boy, 15, falls 60ft off cliff on geography school trip while having his photo taken by a pal

James Roddis is one of the most senior army officers to be court-martialled in the last 200 years.

Ex-Major General admits disgraceful conduct

Ronan Kanda suffered a 20cm-deep wound in his back and hip area after being stabbed by a zombie knife

'My fight is for my son' - mum welcomes sword ban

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

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

A man has been jailed for 30 years for murdering a father while he was pushing his infant son in a buggy. Maurice Jones, 25, of Gainsborough Close, Salisbury, fatally stabbed Tsvetomir Genov - also known as TG - on 22 August 2023. Jones was convicted in June of murder...

Man jailed for murdering father pushing son in buggy

Eve Stalker's vehicle - built by her and her father - is taken a day before she is due to give birth

Mum-to-be's campervan stolen day before due date

Patrick McDonagh and Matthew McDonagh are accused of defrauding $435,000 from a US pensioner.

Brothers charged after FBI uncovers $435k fraud

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

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'Paying £240 holiday school fine was a no-brainer'

In the last academic year, pupils across England missed more than six million school days through unauthorised...

'Paying £240 holiday school fine was a no-brainer'

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