A section of motorway through Leicestershire is set to shut for three weekends for “essential” roadworks. The M69 will be closed southbound by National Highways from the M1 at Leicester to Junction 1 where the motorway crosses the A5 at Stretton Baskerville south of Hinckley. The first weekend...

Motorway to close for three weekends

A disabled man who had to be carried down the side of his flat block after the lift broke has said he is now "stuck" in his new council flat too, because it is not accessible. Nathan Rollinson, 33, was rescued by emergency services and then treated in hospital when he fell out of his wheelchair after the lift broke in June.

Disabled man 'stuck' again in new inaccessible flat

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In the mid-1970s, Good Timesmade a star of actor/comedian Jimmy 'JJ'/'Dynomite' Walker. However, behind the scenes, the tension between the stars was relatively challenging. According to what Jimmie Walker once relayed, most of the show's cast rarely had any interaction behind the camera. Walker didn't recall having any conversations with actress Esther Rolle, who played his TV mother, Florida Evans, or actor John Amos, who played James Evans, his TV mother.

Actor/Comedian Jimmie "JJ" Walker Behind the Scenes of TV's 'Good Times' in the 1970s

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, all quotes and commentary from Donna Douglas are from an interview with her conducted by the author.]. Donna Douglas, who died of pancreative cancer at 82 in 2015, was an honest-to-goodness Southern Belle who displayed a natural beauty and talent in her portrayal of the hollering, rope-wearing, whistle-happy, and critter-cuddling Elly May Clampett on the 1960s classic TV hit, The Beverly Hillbillies.

TV's Beloved 'Beverly Hillbillies' Actress Donna Douglas: Nine Years After Her Death

A stretch of road where six people, including two children, died in a crash has reopened after being closed for almost five days. Nine-year-old Rubie Morgan-Roller and Lillie Morgan-Roller, four, died alongside their mother, Shannen Morgan, and father, Shane Roller, when their car collided with a motorbike on the A61 between Barnsley and Wakefield on Sunday.

Road reopens after crash which killed six people

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Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. On July 28, 2024, a TikTok video posted by Erica W., known as @tasteofmelanin on the platform, garnered significant attention after she exposed disturbing racist decorations in an Airbnb rental. The incident occurred in a rental property that Erica had booked, although the exact location remains unspecified. The video has since gone viral, prompting widespread concern and leading to the removal of the listing from Airbnb's platform.

Airbnb Listing Taken Down After Black Woman Finds Hanging Monkeys and Cotton Used As Decor

A tribunal determines Dr Marc Whitehouse's fitness to practise to be impaired.

False prescriptions doctor's licence suspended

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Douglas, GA

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Last week, a 32-year-old was arrested on trafficking charges after allegedly fleeing from a traffic stop and abandoning the vehicle with a child in the passenger seat. The chase resulted in the discovery of 230 grams of methamphetamine, which the suspect allegedly threw out while fleeing on foot. According to local detectives, the vehicle the suspect was driving was registered to NFL football player Tyreek Hill.

Man Driving Vehicle Registered to Tyreek Hill Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges in Douglas

A department store will shut its doors for good in Northampton town centre this weekend. Next will have its final day of trading on Saturday and will be replaced by an as yet unknown retailer. Mark Mullen, the operations manager for Northampton Town Centre Business Improvement District (BID), said the...

Major retailer to close permanently in town centre

Coroner Paul Marks said the death was accidental with the cause confirmed as chest injuries.

Farmer dies after being run over by his own Range Rover

Macsen says he recognised the police car's distinctive yellow and waved at officers for help.

Boy, 6, alerts officers after car rolls down verge

Washington, DC

Is it already time to start thinking about the holidays? Starbucks has not yet graced us with its Pumpkin Spice Latte, but the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) has already revealed what’s sure to be a top holiday gift this season. Head on over to the D.C. Metro...

Shop early for the holidays with Metro’s ugly new Christmas sweater

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A 75-year-old pensioner was punched twice in the face after asking a fellow passenger to stop smoking on board an Elizabeth Line service.Detectives at the British Transport Police said the victim challenged a man who was smoking on an Elizabeth Line service from London to Twyford shortly before 11.45pm on July 8.Smoking and vaping is banned on TfL services and in TfL stations.The man then threatened the victim and then punched him twice in the face as he left the service at Maidenhead.The victim sustained a black eye and a cut to his eyebrow in the attack.Police believe the man...

Man punched pensioner twice in the face after he was asked to stop smoking on Elizabeth Line train

Ever heard of Roman pinsas? Yes, pinsas, not pizzas, and they're the highlight at Pinsetti, the latest Italian restaurant in Cascais, which the Rome-born Mazzetti family opened in São João do Estoril this June. The family has traditionally been linked to this field. Luigi, the father, managed several...

Pinsetti: Italian tradition arrives in Estoril

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A permanent marker will be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting nearly a year ago at a Dollar General store in the New Town community. City Council approved the marker 17-0 on Tuesday night.

Marker will honor victims of racist Dollar General shooting

There are few things on Earth more exciting than stumbling across a chaotic blooming of rainbow wildflowers somewhere unexpected. Despite a popular belief held overseas that Australia is 98 per cent arid outback (with a tiny slice of Bondi Beach thrown into the mix), our land Down Under is actually home to a veritable abundance of stunningly beautiful wildflowers that have to be seen to be believed.

The 8 best places to see wildflowers in Australia

Irvine, CA

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A check from an Irvine business was intercepted from the mail around May 3, according to the Irvine Police Department . This man is suspected of depositing the stolen check into an ATM account. The investigation is ongoing, but it would be helpful to the investigation to identify this suspect.

Man wanted for stealing a $20K check in Irvine and depositing it at an ATM

Boston, NY

Chef and restaurateur Douglass Williams, a two-time James Beard Award semifinalist for Outstanding Chef and Best Chef: Northeast, and his business partner, Seth Gerber, will bring a fourth location of beloved Italian restaurant MIDA to the Fenway neighborhood this fall. MIDA, which has locations in the South End, Newton and...

Chef Douglass Williams will open a fourth MIDA location in Fenway

Denver, CO

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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

San Francisco, CA

The acclaimed Nopa specializes in organic wood-fired cuisine at its location near Alamo Square, where it’s known for its sourdough focaccia served in adorable miniature cast iron skillets—but only on Thursdays. Now, it’s about to set up a new seafood-focused iteration in the Ferry Building Marketplace. Chef...

Local fave Nopa is opening a seafood spot at the Ferry Building Marketplace

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The Blackwall Tunnel is closing for another weekend in September

While we might currently be seeing a temporary (but much-appreciated) pause in train strikes in London, that’s by no means the end of travel disruption in...

The Blackwall Tunnel is closing for another weekend in September

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