West Yorkshire Police say officers are responding to a "serious public order incident" in the Harehills area.

Bus on fire and police car overturned in disorder

The discovery of a dead buzzard that had been eating a baited pheasant carcass sparked a probe.

Bird farm that used banned pesticide fined £40,000

A man is to take on a 150-mile trip across Scotland in a self-built amphibious bicycle canoe. Ben Kilner, from Forest Row, East Sussex, has spent two months building the invention and plans to set off on Saturday. The 36-year-old will begin at Fort William and paddle north-east to Inverness...

Man takes on 150-mile trip in bicycle canoe

The Independent

 Residents in Leeds have been urged to stay at home as emergency services battle to quell a riot that led to a police car being overturned and a double-decker bus set ablaze.Officers were called to Luxor Street in the Harehills area at about 5pm on Thursday due to an “ongoing disturbance” involving agency workers and children.While the children were moved to a safe place, crowds gathered and the situation escalated, with objects thrown at police. Shocking videos posted on social media showed a police car being toppled – before being attacked by people wielding a scooter, a pram and...

Riot in Leeds as police car overturned, bus torched and fires in Harehills neighbourhood

More than half of people who live and work in Doncaster feel unsafe in the city centre because of issues such as begging and anti-social behaviour, a report has found. A council-backed public consultation was undertaken to help shape spending priorities, and more than 8,000 residents and businesses took part.

Beggars and drinkers make city centre 'unsafe'

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

The US Sun

A YOUNG boy tragically died after being crushed by a vintage garden roller at his family home, an inquest heard. Maldwyn Evans, four, was discovered in Tregaron, near Ceredigion in Wales, last Thursday. An inquest into his death heard today how he was crushed by a garden roller. A post mortem to establish a cause […]

Boy, 4, died after being crushed by vintage garden roller at home as family pay tribute to ‘keen little farmer’

TWO boys have died in a horror motorbike crash with cops launching an urgent appeal. The teens, 13 and 17, were both killed in a smash which unfolded at a roundabout in Rushyford, County Durham. One of the boys died at the scene, while the other was rushed to hospital where he tragically died. Durham […]

Two boys, 13 and 17, die in horror motorbike crash near busy roundabout as cops appeal for dashcam footage

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

The council says the fence, put up for privacy and security, is not in keeping with the area.

Cottage owner ordered to remove high fence

Andrew Bode wants bollards or a fence by his corner terrace to stop vehicles mounting the pavement.

We are in danger using our front door - homeowner

Essex Police say they have caught more than 1,500 motorists speeding in three months as part of a project to make the county's roads safer. Officers monitored 107 locations including residential areas, rural roads, and the A13, A12 and M25. A top speed of 106mph (171 km/h) on a 70mph...

Hundreds of motorists caught speeding by police

Two men remain in custody, while a third is bailed while the investigation continues.

Three arrested over 400-plant cannabis farm

Plans for 120 homes near a lake in Lincolnshire have been approved by a planning committee. The properties would be built on the site of a former quarry off Heron Walk in North Hykeham. North Kesteven District Council members approved the plans on 9 July despite receiving nearly 200 objections.

Plans approved for 120 lakeside homes

Virginia State

Writers represent independent, third-party users who have joined our contributor program and self-verified their accounts. Writers are expected, like all users, to adhere to our Community Standards.

writer

Margaret Minnicks

WVTF reported that a new Virginia law will become effective on July 1, 2024. The law will prevent utility companies from disconnecting services on various occasions, which could leave someone without power for days.

A new law will keep utilities from being disconnected on weekends and holidays in Virginia

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

Tributes have been paid to a Huddersfield man who died after his car crashed into a wall outside a pub and flipped on to its roof. Chad Matheson, 21, was driving a black Mercedes A180 when the collision happened outside The Sovereign pub, Shepley, shortly after 21:30 BST on 6 July, West Yorkshire Police said.

'Heart of gold' man dies after crash outside pub

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

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

The alarm was raised when an empty motorboat was spotted on the water.

Man dies after being pulled from lake

NewsBreak

Off-road motorbikes 'a risk to moorland wildlife'

The National Trust says protected birds and other wildlife is being disturbed by the...

Off-road motorbikes 'a risk to moorland wildlife'

Comments / 0