Transport bosses have been quizzed over the "incredibly high" cost of the proposed Tyne and Wear Metro extension. Labour's North East mayor Kim McGuinness announced that £8.6m would be spent to outline plans for the Washington loop, which would run on the northern section of the mothballed Leamside Line.

'Incredibly high' cost of new Metro line questioned

The coroner makes recommendations to a housing association that "didn't act" on safety barrier complaints.

Girl, 5, drowned in Islington canal, coroner concludes

New figures show that over one in five direct trains from north Wales to London have been cancelled.

Plea for Virgin to retake north Wales train services

Health officials are questioned on what the NHS is doing to reduce the wait times.

Rural people face hospital delays, councillor says

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'

The daughter of Dubai's ruler appears to have announced her divorce on social media. A post from the verified Instagram account of Sheikha Mahra bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said she was ending her marriage, and reads: "I hereby declare our divorce." The BBC has reached out to officials...

Instagram account of Dubai princess announces divorce

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

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

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

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

Four people were killed when the stolen BMW crashed into another car at 100mph near North Ferriby.

Four died in 100mph stolen BMW crash, inquest told

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

Brothers charged after FBI uncovers $435k fraud

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

A local authority has been awarded a grant to tackle discarded chewing gum on its streets. Rushmoor Borough Council received £20,000 from the Chewing Gum Task Force (CGTF) to clean gum off pavements and prevent future littering by encouraging bin use. Four councils previously awarded the grant saw littering...

Council gets £20k to tackle chewing gum litter

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

The gunman's father was reportedly concerned about his son and told police he'd vanished without any notice.

Father of Trump gunman called police about son before attack

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Emily Standley Allard

Marriage is a significant life decision that requires extreme commitment, understanding, devotion and a heck of a lot of compromise. While many people dream of a lifelong partnership, others find the concept of marriage challenging. Astrology offers insights into personality traits and behaviors, suggesting that certain zodiac signs might face more difficulties in maintaining a traditional marital relationship. This article explores the five zodiac signs that are often considered less suited for marriage due to their unique characteristics and tendencies when it comes to lifelong commitment.

The 5 Zodiac Signs Not Meant for Matrimony

New York City, NY

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

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

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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Council fines Thames Water £500k over late roadworks

More than 320 Thames Water roadworks were delayed in just over two years, the council...

Council fines Thames Water £500k over late roadworks

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