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When comedian John Tothill set his sights on performing at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, he knew he would have to take radical action to afford the eye-watering upfront costs. Lured by the prospect of boosting his savings, he signed up for a medical trial that would see him infected with...

I caught malaria in a medical trial to fund my Edinburgh Fringe show

Two power outages affected parts of the city on the first day of the festival.

Performers take to streets as power cuts hit Edinburgh Fringe

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Their on, then off, then on-again relationship has given the standup couple plenty of material. They discuss oversharing on stage, comedy after cancellation, and explaining monogamy to their four kids10 of the best shows at this year’s Edinburgh fringe

Comedy couple Jessie Cave and Alfie Brown: ‘We don’t know how to function as adults’

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One of Scotland’s most anticipated arts festivals has launched, with more than 3,500 shows planned across the month.The Edinburgh Festival Fringe officially launched on Friday and will run until August 26, with artists from 58 countries set to perform.There are 3,663 shows confirmed – up 346 from the 3,317 shows shown on the festival’s printed programme.A total of 686 events have a “pay what you can” model and there are 456 free shows.Shona McCarthy, chief executive of Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society, said: “After months of planning by a cast of thousands, I am absolutely thrilled to welcome everyone to the...

Edinburgh Festival Fringe begins with more than 3,500 shows on offer

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

Four people have been arrested after what is believed to be monkey dust was uncovered during raids. Three females and one male remain in custody after West Mercia Police carried out two raids on properties in Telford. Officers targeted properties in Ketley Park Road, Ketley and Wilkinson Close, Snedshill, where...

Four arrested in raids targeting monkey dust

Two men have been charged over an attack in Antrim town in which a teenager had part of each of his ears bitten off. The victim - a man in his late teens - was attacked at a pub in High Street on 12 May. Two men, aged 20 and...

Men charged after teenager's ears partially bitten off

Chief constable Jon Boutcher says officers were "not professionally curious enough" when Ms Simpson died.

Officers face discipline over Simpson murder inquiry

Arsonists have set fire to a shopfront and pride flags in what police are treating as a hate crime. Emergency services were called to two fires in Norwich city centre in the early hours of Sunday. Two men had reportedly set fire to rainbow-coloured flags on the market before starting...

Pride flags and shopfront set on fire in city centre

More warning signs are being put up at a Devon beauty spot after two people were rushed to hospital after being bitten by adders. A Facebook post from Braunton Burrows Public Information said two visitors went to hospital after being bitten at the nature reserve near Saunton Sands beach on Friday.

Adder warning in Devon after two people bitten

A woman who recovered from a serious head injury sustained in a horse riding accident is celebrating winning a gold medal at the Paris Olympics. Georgie Brayshaw, 30, who took up rowing while studying at the University of Northampton, was in the team that won a nail-biting final in the women's quadruple sculls on Wednesday.

Rower beats serious head injury to win Olympic gold

The victim was stripped naked, beaten with a metal pole and burned with cigarettes.

Three men jailed for 'brutal' kidnap

The development is set to include including 201 affordable homes and four Traveller pitches.

Plans for over 400 new homes approved after appeal

A motorcyclist has been arrested on suspicion of causing the death of another biker in a crash in Cleethorpes. The 53-year-old rider of a Yamaha DT suffered fatal injuries when he was involved in a collision with a Land Rover Discovery and a Ford Ka on Grimsby Road at about 17:00 BST on Tuesday.

Arrest after motorcyclist killed in crash

A murder investigation has been launched after a man in his 50s suffered a cardiac arrest and died. Gary Hutchings is believed to have been assaulted in Packington Place, Leamington Spa, between 12:00 BST and 15:00 on Sunday, and was later admitted to hospital. Three men, aged 22, 29 and...

Three arrested in murder investigation

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

An experienced motocross rider died after falling from his motorcycle, an inquest opening has heard. Duncan Powell, 35, from Knighton, Powys, was taking part in an event near Llandrindod Wells on Sunday, 28 July. Paramedics at the event attended quickly after the fall at Penybont motocross track and he was...

Motocross rider died from brain injury after fall

Guernsey police officers have warned they will consider prosecution for motorists who drive on the pavement. In a social media post, Bailiwick Law Enforcement reminded drivers to move "incredibly slowly" if they needed to mount a pavement to pass an obstruction. It urged drivers to take caution as hot weather...

Police 'consider prosecution' for pavement drivers

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The wax replica of Sinead O’Connor (left) was removed from the National Dublin Museum following backlash that the image looked nothing like her.PA Media/Dublin National Museum, YouTube It was supposed to be a tribute to one of the world’s greatest singers on the first anniversary of her passing. However, a wax figure of Sinéad O’Connor […]

Wax Figure of Sinead O'Connor Pulled From Irish Museum

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

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Fringe acts pay price for thrill of performing in Edinburgh

The Fringe retains its title as the world’s largest arts festival in an increasingly fragile...

Fringe acts pay price for thrill of performing in Edinburgh

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