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Surrey weekly round-up: 27 July - 2 August 2024

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Your pictures of Scotland: 26 July - 2 August

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

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 US Sun

FORMER BBC presenter Beccy Barr who gave up her TV career to become a firefighter has died following a battle with cancer. Her account posted at 2.05pm today: "I’m sharing the very sad news that Beccy passed away peacefully this morning. "She spent her last few days at @SJHospice...

BBC presenter Beccy Barr who gave up TV job to be a firefighter dies after cancer battle

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

Danielle Parkinson, 31, died following the blaze, which also killed an eight-year-old girl.

Woman who died in house fire named locally

Virginia State

Bryshere Gray's name has been added to a growing list. Some Virginians have been keeping up with the ever-increasing tales of celebrities and their alleged connections to the saga of Sean Diddy Combs. There are now rumors that Empire actor Bryshere Gray is suing Diddy and Will Smith.

Empire actor Bryshere Gray is allegedly suing Will Smith and Sean Combs

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

Wisconsin State

The 21-year-old says he can only vote for someone "completely un-compromisable" on firearms ownership.

Kyle Rittenhouse says he will not vote for Trump

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

Officers face discipline over Simpson murder inquiry

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?

Kyan McWhir denies murdering John McWhir during first appearance at Bradford Crown Court.

Man cries in court as he denies murder charge

Huddersfield railway station will be closed over four weekends in August as part of ongoing work along the Transpennine route. Network Rail said the station would be shut every weekend except the bank holiday weekend of 24 and 25 August. The closure will allow engineers to carry out work, including...

Station to close over four weekends in August

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

At least 32 people were killed in a suicide attack carried out by al-Shabab militants at a popular beachfront location in the Somali capital, a police spokesman said on Saturday. Abdifatah Adan Hassan said around 63 people were also wounded, some of them critically. Video footage showed a number of...

Beach attack in Somali capital kills dozens

Orange County, CA

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Corcoran, CA

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CORCORAN – California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are investigating the July 28, 2024, death of an incarcerated person at California Substance Abuse Treatment Facility as a homicide.

Pimp arrested in Orange County killed by an inmate at a state prison

A hotel which the government was planning to use to house migrants until it emerged it was then owned by a convicted criminal, could now be used by homeless people. Milton Keynes City Council is considering using 140 rooms in Harben House in Newport Pagnell as short term temporary accommodation.

Hotel could be used to house homeless people

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

Three men jailed for 'brutal' kidnap

Haverfordwest County will play their opening home matches of the 2024-25 Cymru Premier season in Carmarthen.

Haverfordwest to play home matches in Carmarthen

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The story about a fox cub being rescued after getting stuck in a wooden garden chair proved a popular read this week. A variety of local...

Surrey weekly round-up: 27 July - 2 August 2024

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