5 h. ago TV presenter Jay Blades to appear in court charged with rape

The 55-year-old is not expected to enter pleas to the charges on Wednesday.

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16 h. ago Bolt of lighting hits transformer by busy highway causing huge fireball in dramatic footage

Police said no one was injured in the shocking highway incident

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25 h. ago Terrifying moment lightning strike causes tower of flames in South Carolina as hurricane weather threatens US

A lightning strike in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, exploded a transformer into a tower of flames, causing widespread power outages and traffic chaos. The dramatic moment was caught on police dash cam

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37 h. ago What will happen to people arrested at Palestine Action demonstration?

After more than 500 arrests on Saturday, anyone convicted under s12 of the Terrorism Act could get up to 14 years in jailThe consequences of being arrested for expressing support for Palestine Action could be “life-changing”, one of those detained during Saturday’s protests, Jonathon Porritt, has admitted.While the former government adviser said he had carefully deliberated over a decision to take part, the road ahead for the more than 500 people arrested on Saturday involves possible criminal charges, court cases and convictions. Ultimately, custodial sentences of as much as 14 years could be imposed. Continue reading...

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37 h. ago South Carolina lawmaker awaiting trial on child sex abuse material charges resigns from office

A Republican lawmaker in South Carolina has resigned from the House while awaiting trial on charges of distributing child sexual abuse material

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49 h. ago British backpacker who hit and killed a father of two while riding an e

Alicia Kemp, from Worcestershire, appeared in Perth Magistrates' Court via video link from prison on Monday, charged with dangerous driving causing death under the influence of alcohol.

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55 h. ago 'Vampire' mum tortured her kids by draining their blood and torturing them

Jorden Borders, 35, was convicted on all 11 charges in Crow Wing County District Court in June, including one count of attempted murder, three counts of stalking, and four counts of theft

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67 h. ago How to make the perfect peach cobbler – recipe | Felicity Cloake's How to make the perfect

A fruity stew topped with something akin to a crumble dumpling, the cobbler is a beloved specialty of the southern US – but whose version will make it to your table?‘If you go to a picnic in the south,” wrote the late South Carolina chef Emily Meggett, “and there’s no peach cobbler, someone’s got some explaining to do.” Cobblers, a rustic variety of fruit pie that seems to have originated in the rough-and-ready environs of the American west, are now principally associated with the US south and are, as chef Brad McDonald observes, “unglamorous” yet “rarely fail to please”.As befits frontier food, they’re extremely adaptable to a variety of climates and kitchens, too, but, as the southern food critic James Villas once explained, “no matter how you construct a hot cobbler, the main principle is that the filling should never be either soggy or dried out and the crust must be crisp enough to create a good counterpoint with the soft fruits or berries – not to mention the obligatory scoop ...

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67 h. ago How to make the perfect peach cobbler – recipe | Felicity Cloake

A fruity stew topped with something akin to a crumble dumpling, the cobbler is a beloved specialty of the southern US – but whose version will make it to your table?‘If you go to a picnic in the south,” wrote the late South Carolina chef Emily Meggett, “and there’s no peach cobbler, someone’s got some explaining to do.” Cobblers, a rustic variety of fruit pie that seems to have originated in the rough-and-ready environs of the American west, are now principally associated with the US south and are, as chef Brad McDonald observes, “unglamorous” yet “rarely fail to please”.As befits frontier food, they’re extremely adaptable to a variety of climates and kitchens, too, but, as the southern food critic James Villas once explained, “no matter how you construct a hot cobbler, the main principle is that the filling should never be either soggy or dried out and the crust must be crisp enough to create a good counterpoint with the soft fruits or berries – not to mention the obligatory scoop ...

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5 d. ago Nancy Mace says she would ban ‘chemtrails’ as South Carolina governor

Nancy Mace says she would ban “chemtrails” if she is elected as South Carolina’s next governor.

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5 d. ago Villarreal confirm Partey signing and address sexual offence charges in statement

Midfielder signs in week when he appeared in courtClub says it ‘firmly condemns gender-based violence’Villarreal have confirmed the signing of Thomas Partey on a free transfer after the expiry of his contract with Arsenal. The move was announced two days after the 32-year-old appeared in court charged with six sexual offences.Partey was bailed to appear at the Old Bailey for trial later this year, charged with five counts of rape relating to two women and a charge of sexual assault against a third woman. The alleged offences are said to have taken place in 2021 and 2022 when Partey was playing for Arsenal. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Terror charges brought against three over 'Palestine Action support'

Met Police officers have made dozens of arrests for suspected Palestine action support

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5 d. ago Shocking moment speeding biker ploughs into trainee teacher as she got off bus

Macenna Shaw was speeding on his motorbike as he mounted the pavement in Halifax, West Yorkshire and ploughed into trainee teacher Grace Marriott in front of shocked members of the public

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6 d. ago Panthers CB Jaycee Horn in car accident, missed joint practice with Browns

Carolina Panthers cornerback Jaycee Horn was involved in a car accident on his way to the stadium Wednesday morning

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6 d. ago Villarreal fans decry Thomas Partey’s proposed signing as club’s ‘darkest day’

Midfielder has denied rape and sexual assault chargesHundreds sign petition urging club to halt transferNews that the former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey is poised to join Villarreal has upset fans of the club, with hundreds signing a petition urging a halt to what has been described as the “darkest day in the club’s history”.Partey appeared in a London court on Tuesday, charged with five counts of rape relating to two women, and a charge of sexual assault against a third woman. The alleged offences are said to have taken place in 2021 and 2022 when Partey was playing for Arsenal. Partey’s lawyer has said he denies all the charges. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Traumatised primary school teacher opens up about the sickening sexual taunts her students made in the classroom

The furious Gold Coast teacher shared the shocking abuse in response to claims she had the 'easiest job on Earth'.

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7 d. ago Former Arsenal star Thomas Partey is allowed to move to Spain and sign for Villarreal after being granted bail at court hearing over five rape charges against two women

The 32-year-old midfielder, who was charged four days after leaving the north London club when his contract expired back in June, appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court this morning.

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7 d. ago Former Arsenal star Thomas Partey appears at court on rape charge

Former Arsenal footballer Thomas Partey was seen arriving at Westminster Magistrates’ Court this morning (5 August), before being granted conditional bail after appearing in court on rape and sexual assault charges.

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7 d. ago Former Arsenal footballer Thomas Partey granted bail on rape charges

The midfielder appeared in court on Tuesday having been charged with five counts of rape as well as a charge of sexual assault

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7 d. ago Arsenal fans stage protest against club outside Thomas Partey court appearance

Thomas Partey, who spent five years with arsenal before being released by the club this summer, just four days before he was charged, appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Tuesday morning

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