Activists say spiralling housing costs are due to properties being bought by foreigners - or rented over the summer.

The Spanish fightback against record tourism

Girls growing up in Blackpool face some of the toughest challenges in the country to achieve their dreams, a new report has revealed. The seaside resort has emerged as the second worst area for young women behind North East Lincolnshire. Barriers identified included poor education opportunities, health inequality and feeling...

Resort second worst place for girls in UK - report

Staycations come in many forms, from a cute B&B in a seaside town to hiring a campervan for a road trip. But for families who need to keep kids occupied, sometimes the best option is a holiday park. There are plenty of companies offering up static caravans, lodges, chalets and...

The best (and worst) holiday parks in the UK have been named

Blanco, TX

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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

A 25-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident and remains in custody.

Man arrested after woman raped near park

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

A 34-year-old man is raising funds for charity after suffering severe facial injuries when his dog attacked him during an epileptic seizure. In 2019, Ben Horne, from Yeovil, had a seizure in his sleep which caused his pet to panic and bite off his nose, as well as parts of his mouth and chin.

Man attacked by his dog during epileptic seizure

North Carolina State

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Can You Park in Front of Someone’s Property in North Carolina?. Parking on crowded city streets and neighborhoods can be challenging, and many wonder if it's permissible to park in front of someone’s property. Here's a breakdown of North Carolina's parking rules:

Can I legally park in front of someone’s home? What North Carolina law says

The relatives of two women who died with herpes after giving birth are bringing clinical negligence claims against an NHS trust at the High Court. Kimberley Sampson, 29, and Samantha Mulcahy, 32, died six weeks apart in 2018. They both had Caesarean sections performed by the same surgeon at hospitals...

Relatives of women who died with herpes suing NHS

The National Trust says it will contact police after illegal campers chop trees and burn fires.

Campers leave trail of destruction at lakeside

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 Hundreds of people outnumbered officers during riots in Harehills, Leeds, on Thursday, 18 July.Vehicles were set on fire as residents were warned to stay at home, with a large police presence and helicopters deployed to the area.West Yorkshire Police, which has pledged that those responsible will face the “full weight of the law”, said it was initially called to an incident involving agency workers and some children.Leeds City Council chief executive Tom Riordan said a “family incident” triggered the trouble, and that the actions of police and social service workers were “misinterpreted”.

Leeds: Hundreds outnumber police officers as riots break out in Harehills

Coral Gables, FL

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Tragic End for South Florida Hispanic Building Tycoon Sergio Pino. Fort Lauderdale, FL - In a shocking turn of events, prominent South Florida homebuilder Sergio Pino was found dead in his Coral Gables home on Tuesday morning. The Miami-Dade County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed that Pino died from an apparent suicide.

South Florida Tycoon Dead After FBI Raids on Homes and Office

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

A primary school teacher who was found to have moonlighted as an escort has been banned from teaching indefinitely. Samantha Barguss, aged 30, was a teacher at Hall Green Infant School in Birmingham. In 2022, the school received an anonymous complaint by letter alleging Ms Barguss was "openly working as...

Teacher banned for moonlighting as escort

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

Brothers charged after FBI uncovers $435k fraud

Bar 1 in Consett is closed again having first lost its licence after a stabbing in December.

Bar shuts after losing licence for second time

Two British travel agents, feared to be the two men found shot dead in a burnt-out rental car in Sweden at the weekend, have been pictured for the first time.Business partners and best friends Farooq Abdulrazaq, 37, and Juan Cifuentes, 33, had travelled for an overnight business trip to Denmark on 14 July to promote their agency, Empire Holidays.Family members reported the pair missing after they failed to board their return flight to London. Two men were found dead on Sunday afternoon in the city of Malmo, inside a rented Toyota RAV4 left in the Fosie industrial area, but they...

First picture of travel agents feared shot dead in burnt-out car during overnight trip to Sweden

New York City, NY

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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

Tupelo, MS

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Traci D. Franklin, a 52-year-old resident of Tupelo, was arrested by the Tupelo Police Department on June 28, 2024, following the issuance of a Lee County Circuit Court Capias Warrant.

Tupelo police make arrest on woman for not returning rental property to Best Way

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?

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Record number of tourists in West Midlands last year

More people visited the West Midlands last year than ever before, according to a tourism organisation. Sporting and business events, and the culture, retail and hospitality...

Record number of tourists in West Midlands last year

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