Emily, in North Yorkshire, says she often misses meals to make sure her children have enough to eat.

Mum sells belongings 'every month' to buy food

Schools in the Tees Valley join a scheme that aims to end bed poverty among children.

Schools seeking 10,000 beds for exhausted pupils

A volunteer-run "swap shop" aimed at helping families struggling with the cost of school uniforms will open in Bradford later. The Uniform Recycle Shop is launching at the TFD Centre in Holme Wood, where parents will be able to pick up second-hand uniforms or donate items they no longer need.

Volunteers launch school uniform swap shop

Princeton, TX

New York Post

Four people have been arrested in Texas for running a “forced labor” scheme from an unassuming home on a quiet block, leaving neighbors stunned.

Fifteen women were found living in a home in Princeton — about 45 miles northeast of downtown Dallas — following a welfare check where they were forced to sleep on the floor when they weren’t working, according to Fox 4 News.

There was essentially no furniture in the home — just blankets and a bunch of computers and other electronics, police said in an announcement Monday. 

The women were reported to police by a pest control company that...

15 women found sleeping on floor of bare Texas home were trafficked for ‘forced labor’: police

A man who repeatedly attacked his puppy until it had to be put down, then left an RSPCA inspector with life-changing injuries, has been jailed. Storm Williams from Sutton Coldfield blinded the puppy with his attacks, as well as leaving him with broken bones, bruising, and swelling all over his head and body.

Puppy beaten so badly it had to be put down

Eight people have been jailed for their role in a county lines plot which involved children delivering Class A drugs. The group was sentenced after being convicted of conspiring to supply heroin and crack cocaine in Barrow and Manchester, between September 2022 and January 2023. Preston Crown Court heard Jordan...

Eight jailed for county lines drugs plot

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

California State

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The HD Post

CALIFORNIA – Starting July 1, landlords will only be allowed to collect one month’s rent for the security deposit on a rental property. Assembly Bill 12, signed into law last October, says regardless of whether the residential property is unfurnished or furnished, only one month’s rent can be charged in addition to any rent for the first month paid on or before initial occupancy.

Law limiting security deposits goes into effect July 1

The Independent

A former prison officer who hid her love affair with a convicted murderer has been jailed after detectives uncovered her relationship and bizarre AI wedding pictures.Stephanie Heaps, now known as Stephanie Ramsden, did not declare that she was in an intimate relationship with Leon ‘Layton’ Ramsden, 35 – who is currently on a life sentence for murder – while she worked at HMP Wymott in Leyland.She then joined Greater Manchester Police as a police constable in Bolton where she again did not declare any links to criminals.But a Lancashire Police investigation found her links to an organised crime group –...

Former prison officer who married convicted murderer ends up in jail herself

A dealer who lived a "luxurious lifestyle" and hired high value vehicles to use in a drug supply operation has been jailed. Dylan Martin, 31, was running the "Doctor" line which supplied heroin and cocaine in Braintree and the surrounding area. Essex Police said he was arrested in the town...

Drug dealer who lived 'luxurious' life jailed

Virginia State

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Anchorage, AK

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Daily Express reports that Roger Allan Holmberg Sr., a Virginia pastor, has been accused of hitting his wife while on an Alaskan Airlines flight from Seatle to Anchorage. Holberg allegedly verbally and physically abused his wife, who said she has epilepsy, and her husband hit her in the head, knowing it could cause a seizure.

Virginia pastor facing federal charges after he allegedly hit his wife on an Alaskan Airlines flight

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

New York City, NY

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

Yasmin Adams was confined to her cell and appeared "unsettled" prior to her death.

Prison shower changes ordered after woman's death

'People are still dying from it and being admitted to hospital', nurses warn.

Suspected Covid sufferers urged to get tested

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

Man arrested after woman raped near park

Vets have put 27 XL Bully dogs to sleep in Cheshire in the last 12 months, a meeting of policing bosses heard. Questions were raised as to why so many of the banned breed had been euthanised if there had been no known attacks. The Cheshire Police and Crime Panel...

Vets put down 27 XL Bullies despite 'no attacks'

The pair spotted victims outside fast food restaurant and invited them to house party in Harehills.

Two men jailed after raping women at house party

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After hitting the jackpot in the cruise ship's casino, one man was shocked by the prize he won. A recent TikTok video has gotten a lot of attention, showcasing a couple's unexpected windfall during a cruise vacation.

Cruise Passenger Wins Jackpot on Cruise and Gets $50k Cabin Upgrade

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

Drug gang jailed for £24.5m importation

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School uniform swap shop scheme opens for second year

Parents can use 14 \"swap shops\" to recycle old uniforms and collect used items for...

Parents can use 14 "swap shops" to recycle old uniforms and collect used items for...

School uniform swap shop scheme opens for second year

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