An MP has written to Thames Water about "deep concern regarding the ongoing sewage issues" in his local area. Newbury MP Lee Dillon said it was "unacceptable" that the chalk streams in and around his Berkshire constituency were being "subjected to continual pollution". He urged the company to implement a...

MP writes to Thames Water over sewage 'crisis'

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MORE and more people are starting to live their lives on the move in vans. One couple has revealed how much it costs for them to live in a van a month – and it’s less than a grand. Going by @thetravelingtrio on TikTok, Laura and Luke Ridgway-Grace, who are from Essex and East Sussex […]

I live full-time in a van with my boyfriend and dog – our gas & electric is just £5 and we pay nothing for water

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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

The Independent

 A man who had his “skull split open” in a machete attack carried out by a gang including Jay Slater has broken his silence on the desperate search for the teenager who vanished in Tenerife.The missing 19-year-old was part of a group of eight people who attacked Tom Hilton, then 17, with a machete, golf clubs and an axe in Rishton, Lancashire, in 2021.The apprentice bricklayer, from Oswaldtwistle, was handed an 18-month community order with 25 days of rehabilitation activities and 150 hours of unpaid work for his role in the violent disorder.  He then went on holiday...

Jay Slater machete gang attack victim hits out at internet trolls and urges them to help find teenager

A huge manhunt for a potentially armed triple murder suspect is under way following the “utterly devastating” crossbow deaths of the wife and two daughters of a BBC racing commentator.As part of a note sent to BBC 5 Live staff on Wednesday, the organisation said it would provide John Hunt with “all the support we can” after the killings of Carol Hunt and her two daughters Hannah and Louise in Bushey, Hertfordshire.Police have said 26-year-old suspect Kyle Clifford, who is understood to have left the British Army in 2022 following a short period of service, is believed to be armed...

Huge manhunt for armed triple murder suspect after ‘devastating’ deaths

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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

Cocaine and ketamine with a street value of £24.5m was seized in Maresfield, near Uckfield.

Drug gang jailed for £24.5m importation

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

A woman and two children have been taken to hospital after a suspected arson attack, police said. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) is investigating the incident, which happened on Dean Brook Close in Moston, Manchester, at about 21:45 BST on Wednesday. All residents of the house were safely evacuated, with a...

Woman and two children injured in 'arson attack'

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

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

Campers leave trail of destruction at lakeside

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

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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

Jo Swinson claims Paula Vennells told her "clearly some of them are actually just at it."

Postmasters had fingers in the till, minister told

Two men have been charged after £37m worth of cocaine was seized from a boat off the Suffolk coast. The two men have been charged with drugs offences. The boat was successfully stopped and seized before being searched by NCA officers who found 350kg of cocaine hidden under tarpaulin.

Cocaine worth £37m seized from inflatable off coast

Cocaine worth £66,000 and a set of designer watches have been seized by police in a raid in Greater Manchester. Officers also discovered £30,000 in cash at a property in Pattern House, Castle Street, Stalybridge, on Friday. A man in his 30s has been arrested on suspicion of...

Cocaine, cash and watches seized in police raid

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Franklin, IN

A wave of closures is hitting Pizza Hut, a pizza chain known for its iconic slanted-roof buildings, with 6,775 locations feeling the pinch in the tough restaurant industry landscape.

A well-known pizza chain with over 6K locations has begun closing some of its stores

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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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

Thames Water has been fined more than £500,000 in just over two years by a London council for late-running roadworks. More than 320 roadworks carried out by the water company took longer than scheduled, Wandsworth Council revealed, adding it caused "disruption" to residents. The council is now demanding the...

Investigation launched into oil spill in brook

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