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Dani says his £26,000 salary is not high enough to sponsor his wife so she can join him in Britain

Officer from Italy forced to quit UK police due to post-Brexit barriers

Bristol, we’ve got good news. You might finally be getting a tram, which means no more walking up all those big hills. A new mass transit system for Bristol has been in the works for ages, with an underground train system already ruled out due to the high costs of tunnelling. Now new plans for the greater Bristol area are being drawn up, and it looks like the preferred vehicle type is going to be a trams.

This major English city is getting a massive new tram network

Royal Mail has said a "super hub" for parcels at a rail freight terminal will continue to operate even though the company is scrapping its trains. Its statement came in response to a question about the future of the facility near Daventry, Northamptonshire, from the constituency's new Conservative MP, Stuart Andrew.

Royal Mail super hub 'will stay' despite train plans

The UK rail network is a patchwork of different operators offering their own spin on what first class travel means. Runway Girl Network’s train trip reports in the UK have focused on operators radiating out of London to the west and north of the country where elaborate service often makes up for pretty rudimentary interiors. On a recent trip across the North of England with TransPennine Express, however, I discovered that the reverse was true; luxurious seating compensated for poor service.

Luxurious first class outweighs service flaws on TransPennine Express

The US Sun

A BRITISH tourist has died inside a Spanish airport as they waited to board a flight home to the UK. The holidaymaker, aged around 60, was pronounced dead after collapsing in the boarding area at Reus Airport on the Costa Dorada coast. Paramedics and cops rushed to the man's side...

Brit tourist dies at Spanish airport after collapsing while waiting to board Ryanair plane back to UK

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

The Independent

 A man whose head was stamped on by a police officer has a cyst on his brain, his family’s lawyer has said.The officer has been suspended from duty after a video emerged appearing to show Mohammed Fahir, 19, being kicked in the head on the floor at Manchester Airport.The events prompted angry protests for a second night on Thursday, with roads and tram lines blocked in Manchester city centre.Hundreds of demonstrators gathered outside Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham’s office as part of a Stand Up To Racism demonstration, chanting slogans such as “No justice, no peace, no racist police”.The...

Manchester Airport police incident – latest: Man who was stamped on has cyst on brain, says solicitor

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

Videos emerged on social media showing police officers beating at least three people at Manchester Airport, drawing attention from leading Muslim faith groups in the UK. CNN’s Clare Sebastian reports.

Disturbing video of police beating people at Manchester Airport sparks outrage

Virginia State

History Facts lists eight names US parents no longer give their newborns, which you may no longer hear in Virginia. The girls' names are Doris, Gertrude, Mildred, and Judith. I know or have known women with all four names, but they are either baby boomers or boomer parents' ages and someone's grandma or great aunt. Consider the ages of females in Virginia you know with these names.

Eight names parents in Virginia may no longer be giving to their newborns

The first opening ceremony to be held outside a stadium, with performances from none other than Celine Dion and Lady Gaga, 206 boats full of competing athletes and an all-night, city-wide after party? Tonight’s opening ceremony is certainly going to kick the Paris 2024 Olympics off with a fabulous, sparkling show.

The best Olympic Opening Ceremonies of all time, ranked

Lots of eateries claim to be neighbourhood restaurants these days. But what actually defines one? To us, they should be reasonably priced, not too fancy, and have regulars from the local community. Now, Britain’s very best local restaurant has been revealed by the Good Food Guide. The Good Food...

This is the UK’s best local restaurant, according to the Good Food Guide 2024

Rite Aid is making headlines again, but unfortunately, not for the best reasons. The essential pharmacy chain is closing a staggering 400 stores, a major uptick from the 143 closures initially planned when it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy last October.

A large retail chain is shutting down hundreds stores after going through Chapter 11 bankruptcy

An airport has completed a £20m project to upgrade its security scanners. Luton Airport said passengers will no longer need to remove liquids and electronic items from their bags as they pass through security. All security lanes are equipped with "state-of-the-art body scanners and CT scanner technology" and "next...

Airport completes £20m security scanner upgrade

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.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Depending on where you grew up, you might never have considered the power your passport holds before, but it actually has an enormous impact on where you can travel without a visa. The Henley Passport Index, which releases a ranking four times per year, has just unveiled the power list...

These are the world’s most powerful passports in 2024

A video appearing to show a police officer kick and stamp on a man's head has been shared online.

Police filmed stamping on man's head at airport

Brit filmmaker Guy Ritchie’s latest action caper has had an unusual path to screens in his homeland. The ‘Snatch’ director is back with a new World War II geezers-on-a-mission movie, ‘The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare’, and after a US cinema release back in April, it’s landed directly on Prime Video in the UK.

Guy Ritchie’s new movie lands this week – here’s how to watch it for free

Savannah, GA

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Newly returned indictments in the Southern District of Georgia include felony charges for illegal firearms possession and drug distribution, while additional defendants have been sentenced to federal prison or await further proceedings after pleading guilty to federal gun charges.

Federal Charges in Southern GA: Indictments and Sentences for Firearms and Drug Offenses

Drivers have been warned of potential disruptions as an abnormal load has left Bedfordshire and is heading to Surrey. The electricity transformer is being carried on a vehicle 58m (190ft) long and 5m (16ft) wide. The unit left Luton on Saturday morning, travelling via the M1 and A405 before joining...

Drivers warned of abnormal load on M25

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Revealed: the UK’s 10 quietest airports

Airports are not relaxing places. There’s no getting around it. Everythings expensive, there’s too many people, and you’re always in a rush. But it doesn’t need...

Revealed: the UK’s 10 quietest airports

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