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

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

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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

Two men are arrested and a crime scene is in place after a woman was attacked at the M32 Skatepark.

Woman raped in early hours of morning in skatepark

The new development of 18 purpose-built modular homes has opened in Newquay.

New homes open for recently homeless people

The Independent

A “boil water” notice has been lifted for the last remaining residents in Brixham, eight weeks after the Devon town was hit by a parasite outbreak.Thousands of households and businesses in the Brixham area of Devon, supplied by South West Water (SWW), had been told not to use their tap water for drinking without boiling and cooling it first in the wake of a cryptosporidium outbreak, a parasite which causes sickness and diarrhoea.About 17,000 households and businesses in the Brixham area of Devon, supplied by South West Water (SWW), were issued with a “boil water” notice on May 15 as...

Boil water notice lifted for last residents in town after May parasite outbreak

Sgt Richard Heard faces three charges of rape against a female police officer.

Police sergeant raped fellow officer, court told

The 15-year-olds are accused over the death of Muhammad Hassam Ali, 17.

Jury retires in trial of boys accused of murder

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

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

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.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

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'

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

An estimated 600 plants were found by police at a unit in a rural North Somerset village.

Five arrested after cannabis factory discovered

Missouri State

Fulton, MO

CJ Coombs

Updated on July 17, 2024, concerning two of the missing children listed below. Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

Arrests were made and 13 people dispersed from Exeter city centre during a shoplifting crackdown by police officers dressed in plain clothes. Devon and Cornwall Police said a recent operation "aimed to raise awareness and focus on the issue which causes local shop workers and owners a financial headache". The...

Police in plain clothes target city shoplifters

The Standard

Former business secretary Sir Vince Cable has told the Horizon IT inquiry he accepts responsibility for oversight of a department during the scandal where “clearly there was a policy failure”.The ex-Liberal Democrats leader told the probe he “hadn’t the faintest idea” the Post Office was privately prosecuting subpostmasters but recognised Sir Alan Bates’ description of the company as “thugs in suits”.Sir Vince, who was business secretary between 2010 and 2015, apologised to victims of the Horizon scandal who were “so grievously let down” and said he needed to share “some responsibility for the fact that this happened on our watch”.He...

Sir Vince Cable accepts department had ‘clear policy failure’ in Horizon scandal

Police inform the family of a missing man about the discovery.

Man's body found in woods by playing children

Virginia State

In Virginia, Drinking in public or offering another person alcohol in a public space is prohibited. This is a class 4 Misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $250.00. Under a new law that goes into effect on July 1, this will change to a degree.WDBJ7 reports that the prohibition on drinking or offering an alcoholic beverage to someone else in public will no longer apply under the following conditions.

Drinking in public will no longer be prohibited on private Campgrounds in Virginia beginning July 1

Leo Milligan, 29, is jailed for assaulting and threatening his partner over a 12-month period.

Man who told partner he would kill her jailed

A murder investigation has been launched after a man in his 30s died. Paramedics were called to an address in Dereham, Norfolk, on Sunday, at about 05:00 BST, following reports of a man being unwell. He was take to hospital but later died. Norfolk Police said inquiries revealed a serious...

Murder investigation after man in his 30s dies

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Conservatives lose majority on Cornwall Council

A second Conservative councillor this week has quit the party over unhappiness about its...

Conservatives lose majority on Cornwall Council

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