Towards the end of last year when the line-up of venues for North Sydney’s new metro station was released, Sydneysiders who live and work north of the bridge rejoiced. Now, with the metro well and truly alive and kicking, North Sydney’s new dining precinct is alive and kicking, too – bringing big Sydney favourites north of the bridge for the very first time. With the super-fast metro system meaning you can now get to North Sydney from Central in just nine minutes, this new dining precinct is pretty damn accessible.

A major new dining precinct has opened above North Sydney's new Metro station

The Independent

The funeral for British teenager Jay Slater, who died while on holiday on Tenerife, will be held in Accrington, Lancashire on Saturday.Well-wishers who attend the service have been asked to wear something blue in his memory.Mr Slater’s loved ones have also asked that instead of flowers, people could donate to LBT Global, an overseas crisis support charity which helped his family through their heartache.A post-mortem examination found the 19-year-old, from Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire, who died on June 17, found he died of traumatic head injuries, consistent with a fall from height.His death would have been instantaneous.The “celebration of life service” is...

Funeral for teenager Jay Slater who died on Tenerife to be held

The station will open to bus passengers next month but train disruption will continue for longer.

No date for trains running at Grand Central

The US Sun

A WOMAN in her 50s had been queuing for a fairground ride with two children when she plunged 30ft from Blackpool Central Pier. Holidaymakers watched on in horror as the woman landed on the solid wet sand below with a “huge thud” yesterday afternoon. She was left in a critical condition after tumbling through the […]

Woman in 50s was queuing with 2 kids to use rides on Blackpool Pier when she plunged 30ft through ‘open service hole’

The Standard

Ned Donovan, a Met special constable, was attacked as he challenged thief he noticed was trying to steal from a tourist

Roald Dahl's grandson beaten up by pickpocketing gang after tackling thief on Westminster Bridge

Almost 300 homes are to be built on an industrial site that was initially planned for redevelopment 10 years ago. Durham County Council is to build 282 homes on the site at Stephenson Road, between Peterlee and Horden, after its plans were approved on Friday. Planning permission was initially given...

Almost 300 homes to be built on old industrial site

You might associate festivals with sleepless nights, sweaty clothes and nightmarish toilets – but they don’t have to be that way. Enter: Victorious, a music and comedy festival perfect for anyone who fancies festival entertainment without the faff. After its most successful year ever in 2023, Portsmouth’s Victorious...

Victorious 2024: lineup, tickets and timings for Portsmouth festival

 Former Australian cricketer Michael Slater has been refused bail for a second time this year and will stay in prison over multiple domestic violence charges.Slater, 54, has been charged with 25 offences, including assault, strangulation, unlawful stalking, and burglary relating to several incidents between December 2023 and 12 April this year.The former batsman and television commentator was refused bail in the Brisbane Supreme Court on Tuesday, following the denial of a magistrates’ court bail application in April."The allegation is that it caused restriction to her breathing and bruising to her neck," Justice Paul Freeburn said, according to 9News.Slater sent...

Former Australian cricketer Michael Slater denied bail on domestic violence charges

Government officials are yet to approve money for a city centre "demonstrator" track testing a vehicle.

Light rail plans review before funding agreed

Denver, CO

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The Denver City Council accepted Monday two grants totaling $24.5 million from the state of Colorado to pay for the homeless navigation campus it opened last year. One council member wants answers as to why wraparound services at the campus aren't up and running.

Denver homeless hotel wins $24.5 million grant, experiences wraparound services delay

Plymouth, MA

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The Plymouth Public Library Foundation has announced the return of its Annual Arts and Crafts Festival, a two-day celebration that promises to be a highlight of the summer season. Set to take place on the scenic Plymouth Public Library Lawn, the festival will run from 10 AM to 4 PM on both Saturday, August 10th, and Sunday, August 11th. This family-friendly event is designed to offer something for everyone, making it a perfect outing for people of all ages.

50+ Artisans, Food Trucks & More: Get Ready For The 5th Annual Arts and Crafts Festival

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

The official opening of a Hampton by Hilton hotel in Nuneaton has been delayed by just over two weeks. It is now expected to open its doors on 10 September, after extra finishing touches are carried out for a smooth handover, the borough council said. Reservations are not being taken...

Hotel's official opening delayed by two weeks

Colorado State

The Denver City Council postponed Monday until Aug. 19 spending $25.5 million on lawn equipment for maintaining city parks and golf courses. Council member Sarah Parady made the motion to postpone until Aug. 19 voting on two contracts. The first is for $17 million with Pattlen Enterprises. Another is for $6.5 million with Potestio Brothers Equipment. A third contract is for $2 million with Colorado Golf and Turf Inc.

Denver postpones buying $25.5 million in gas-powered lawn equipment

Virginia State

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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

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The two County Championship games will serve as good prep for the Duleep Trophy, which begins on September 5

Sai Sudharsan returns to Surrey for two County Championship games

The biggest days in the UK’s dance music calendar are fast approaching. Creamfields has been bringing together the best and brightest in EDM since the late nineties, even expanding into twin festivals, Creamfields north and south, for a few years. This year the fest’s organisers are returning to their roots and only doing one edition near Manchester in Cheshire.

Creamfields 2024: dates, line-up, location and tickets

Two 12-year-old boys have become the youngest people to be convicted in connection with the nationwide public disorder. One of the boys admitted throwing a missile at a police van as he pleaded guilty to two charges of violent disorder during two separate incidents in Manchester.The boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was part of a group that gathered outside a Holiday Inn hotel in Manchester on 31 July.Manchester Magistrates’ Court heard how he was filmed by police “kicking the front window of a vape shop” and was seen kicking a bus.The other 12-year-old youth admitted a charge...

Two boys, both aged 12, become youngest to be convicted of violent disorder during nationwide riots

Police seized items typically used for skimming cash machines from trio’s car in Cheapside

Three men guilty of ATM card-skimming operation in City of London

Quincy, MA

Get ready for an afternoon filled with live music, fun activities, and local vendors. The Friends of Ruth Gordon Amphitheater has invited the community to join them for the Friends Rock Music Festival on Sunday, August 11th from 2 PM until 8 PM. This free-to-attend festival promises a day filled with a diverse lineup of artists and bands, offering something for every music lover. Performances will include:

Live Music, Delicious Food & More: Don't Miss This Free Music Festival in Quincy

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After 190,000 tap-ons on day one, how are things tracking for the new Sydney Metro?

Yesterday, Sydney’s transport system saw the biggest upgrade since the opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. That’s according to Transport Minister Jo Haylen – and, based...

After 190,000 tap-ons on day one, how are things tracking for the new Sydney Metro?

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