Our weekly picture round-up includes reunions, sunflower fields and maize mazes.

Wiltshire in pictures: Reunions, sunflowers and maize

British swimmer Tom Dean has said he will be in this year's Strictly Come Dancing line-up - the first celebrity to announce their participation. Dean, 24, helped Team GB retain their men’s 4x200m freestyle title at the Paris Olympics earlier this week, and will feature in the men's 200m individual medley final on Friday.

Olympic swimmer Tom Dean is first to join Strictly

Rounding up the news headlines from across the West Country this past week.

Headlines: Stonehenge, Olympics and Agatha Christie

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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

Philippa Swatton had to shelter inside a restaurant when rioters stormed the venue.

Diner describes panic as protesters storm restaurant

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 court is told the gang supplied drugs with a street value estimated at more than £110,000.

Eight jailed for county lines drugs plot

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

The resurfacing and repair work is expected to take six weeks with temporary lane and overnight closures.

Roadworks set to start on town's 'well-used' route

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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?

With his 80th birthday less than six months away, Rod Stewart admitted his days are definitely numbered. During a recent interview with The Sun, the rock n’ roll legend stated, “I’m aware my days are numbered but I’ve got no fear. We have all got to pass on at some point, so we are all in the same basket. I am going to be enjoying myself for these last few years as much as I can.”

Rod Stewart Says His ‘Days Are Numbered’ in Heartbreaking Instagram Post

A faith leader has told how some members of the Muslim community were left terrified and did not want to leave their homes after a night of unrest in the city. Rioters in Sunderland attacked police officers, damaged buildings and targeted mosques on Friday in an outbreak of violence following the fatal stabbing of three girls in Southport.

Night of violence leaves community in fear

Police say the remains discovered in a west London flat and Bristol belong to the same two men.

More human remains found as police name suspect

Essex Police say they want to speak to any residents who may have information.

Dogs to be destroyed after fatal attack on owner

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Do you know any self-righteous person who rarely apologizes? We all have different weaknesses and offend others once in a while. However, some zodiac signs’ pettiness and insecurity hinder them from seeking forgiveness when they cross someone’s path. Instead, they try to prove that they were right when they did something.

3 Zodiac Signs That Don’t Apologize

Medics said it was very unusual for someone to survive such a surge of electricity.

Man's arms 'exploded' after 11,000-volt shock

Rising TikTok star Moe Sa Nay died after she attempted to take a selfie at a waterfall. Though it took time to dislodge her body from the water, first responders were ultimately able to retrieve her remains the next day. On Monday, July 22, 14-year-old TikTok star Moe Sa Nay...

14-year-old TikTok star falls to death taking selfie at a waterfall

A university student "died for 25 minutes" in a US hospital after suffering "extreme sunburn" during a summer camp. Charlie Vincent, from Northamptonshire, suffered cardiac arrest during surgery. He was put into in an induced coma for a week, with doctors fearing he would need heart and kidney transplants. His...

Sunburn victim 'died for 25 minutes' in hospital

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

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Many struggling cinemas depend on sales of pricey food and drink as ticket revenue mainly goes to film studios. But does banning outside supplies really add up, asks Stuart Heritage

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Somerset in pictures: Summer, scarecrows and film sets

Our weekly picture round-up includes summery scenes, scarecrows and an Agatha Christie film...

Somerset in pictures: Summer, scarecrows and film sets

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