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Farming and environment groups have called on the new Government to double the amount of land used to grow fruit and vegetables.The UK must stop relying on imports and fix diets by scaling up a “nature-friendly” British horticulture sector, an open letter co-ordinated by the Soil Association says.The letter warns that if the current decline in British fruit and vegetables continues, the UK will “face further disaster” for supermarket shelves, health and the environment.It follows a report from environment charities the Soil Association, Sustain and The Wildlife Trusts that says action must be taken to boost consumption of local and...

Land for growing fruit and vegetables should be doubled, new Government told

NAIROBI, Kenya -- When Benson Wanjala started farming in his western Kenya village two and a half decades ago, his 10-acre farm could produce a bountiful harvest of 200 bags of maize. That has dwindled to 30. He says his once fertile soil has become a nearly lifeless field that no longer earns him a living.

Farmers in Africa say their soil is dying and chemical fertilizers are in part to blame

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

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

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

Christopher and Janine Barton died in the collision which claimed a total of six lives, police say.

Bike couple in crash that killed six people named

Police said the 24-year-old died at the scene and his family were being supported.

Motorcyclist killed in crash with car

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

Georgia State

Fresh peaches are my official mark of summer. I have the most distinct memories of devouring those fuzzy flavor bombs on the beach when I was young, peach juice dripping down my little sun-kissed chin. And when peach season hits, there’s nothing I want more than a bag of peaches from my local farm stand.

The Only Way To Store Peaches, According to Peach Farmers

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

A group of patients have been the first to be transferred to a new mental health ward in Somerset. The NHS said it made the decision to move services from St Andrews in Wells to Yeovil due to the challenges of getting patients to an emergency department when required. The...

First patients transferred to new mental health unit

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'

A homicide investigation has been launched after the death of a man who was injured in an incident at a pub. Police were called to the Red Lion in High Street, Burnham, in Buckinghamshire, at 00:50 BST on Saturday after an alleged assault. Usman Hanif, 38, of High Street, Langley,...

Death of man injured at pub triggers homicide probe

A convenience store has been shut down due to concerns over drug dealing, exploitation and links to organised crime. Cambridgeshire Police said officers executed a warrant to search Constanta Shop on Lincoln Road, Peterborough, on Monday. Drugs and weapons were found in the search, resulting in two men being arrested...

Drugs and weapons found in convenience store raid

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder after the death of an 82-year-old man in Doncaster. Emergency services were called to Mexborough just after 07:30 BST on Thursday, following reports a body had been found in the River Don. Ambulance crews attended and the man was pronounced dead...

Murder arrests after body found in river

Forestry England says the woods may be closed completely to dog walkers if the problem persists.

Dog fouling forces temporary closure of woods

Nuisance off-road bikers in Greater Manchester will be targeted by police using a special new forensic spray to "tag" offenders. The traceable spray, called SmartTag, will allow officers to mark motorbikes, e-bikes and quadbikes with a bright yellow solution. The spray contains a unique forensic code linked to the cannister...

Nuisance off-road bikers targeted with forensic spray

Lewis Daines is fundraising to support his wife and three children.

Father of three fundraising after cancer diagnosis

Allan Marshall died after being restrained face down by prison officers at HMP Edinburgh.

Family to sue prison service over death of inmate

Weeding can be one of the most tedious and frustrating aspects of gardening. It’s disheartening to see unwanted plants take over your meticulously cared-for garden beds. But what if I told you there’s a way to reduce the amount of time spent pulling weeds while enhancing the beauty of your garden? Enter ground covers—nature’s own weed suppressors! These fast-growing, dense plants can be a gardener’s best friend, shading out those pesky weeds and providing a lush, green carpet of foliage.

No More Weeds! 10 Fast-Growing Ground Covers That Choke Out Weeds

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We'll work with anyone for rural life, say farmers

Welsh farmers are willing to work with “any politician” to reach a solution on the challenges facing the industry, a key union has said. Gareth Parry,...

We'll work with anyone for rural life, say farmers

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