7 h. ago South Lake Tahoe mayor reveals she embezzled money from local church and felt so guilty she tried to end her own life in shocking confession to local newspaper

South Lake Tahoe Mayor Tamara Wallace has not resigned and will attend an upcoming city council meeting, according to a city spokesperson

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11 h. ago Dewi Lake facing massive decision as English club prepare huge offer to leave Wales

The Wales star has attracted interest from across the Severn Bridge

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17 h. ago The Manchester park with a lake perfect for seeing the leaves change colour this autumn

There's even a cafe hidden in the trees where you can grab a delicious curry

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32 h. ago Defendant's DNA was found on gas can in failed arson of news vehicle in Utah, prosecutors say

Authorities say a man's DNA was found on a gasoline can that was placed under a news vehicle in a failed arson attempt in Salt Lake City

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33 h. ago Bodies found in Mount Tosc ravine as deadly avalanche kills three climbers

The trio of Croatian climbers were killed after they were overcome with falling snow on Sunday October 5 while on the peak which is part of the Julian Alps in the north-west of Slovenia

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39 h. ago Rare opportunity to buy stunning remote Scots island for £120,000

A RARE opportunity has come up to buy a remote Scottish island - and it could be yours for £120,000. Gasker Island, which is a secluded isle in the Outer Hebrides, has been put on the market. It lies to the west of South Harris and north-west of the Isle of Taransay. Gasker is uninhabited,...

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48 h. ago ‘It’s Sellafield or nothing’: what life is like growing up in the shadow of Europe’s oldest nuclear site

Young people in Whitehaven on England’s north-west coast rely on the power plant for everything from jobs to civic investment. But for those who see their future elsewhere, options can be limitedShare your experiences of living in a coastal townPhotographs by Polly BradenIt is a rainy Thursday in Whitehaven on the north-west coast of England, but the seafront is buzzing with activity. This Saturday is Harbour Fest, a day of music, performance and activities. An array of colourful street food vendors are already setting up.It’s unusual to see such excitement on the seafront, says 18-year-old Lacey Ritson. Growing up, Lacey and her friends would gravitate to picturesque Saint Bees along the coast or the nearby Lake District if they wanted to spend time by the water. And sometimes, she says, “we’d sit by the river and look at people, guessing who worked at Sellafield – like, ‘they’ve got a nice car – they’re from Sellafield’”. Continue reading...

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48 h. ago Thousands of mourners expected to attend Mormon church president's funeral

A funeral service is set in Salt Lake City for Russell M

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61 h. ago Lake District tourist attraction forced to close after Storm Amy damage

Platforms were torn from their bases when a Go Ape venue was destroyed by Storm Amy

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62 h. ago Drunk female passenger kicked off flight, arrested for sexual battery after assaulting an airport employee, police say

The 31-year-old is accused of assaulting an airport employee and grabbing her breast

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64 h. ago The North West lake that’s ‘the UK’s most magical in autumn’

It's the perfect backdrop for an autumn walk

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3 d. ago Arsenal get huge Declan Rice injury boost as England decision made

Arsenal were dealt injury blows in the north London derby win over West Ham United with both Declan Rice and Martin Odegaard coming off

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3 d. ago How to make rice and peas – recipe | Felicity Cloake's Masterclass

It’s the staple dish of the Caribbean: a moreish rubble of beans, rice and flavour, flavour, flavour Rice and peas (or peas and rice, according to Bahamians) is to the Caribbean what polenta is to north-west Italy – it is, Jamaica’s Helen Willinsky explains, “a staple of our diet”, and so much more than a mere side dish. Traditionally served on Sundays, it’s now on menus every day of the week, but it’s also worth saving for a special occasion.Prep 10 min Soak OvernightCook 2 hr Rest 10 min+ Serves 6 Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Jamie Redknapp issues apology live on Sky Sports to Lord Sugar after Apprentice star threatened to sue following claim he left Tottenham in 'a mess'

Redknapp, a former England international, claimed during coverage of his former club Tottenham 's trip to West Ham last month that Sugar left the north London club 'in a mess'.

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5 d. ago Weather tracker: wet conditions raise risk of flooding in south

Warnings issued for Serbia, Romania and Greek islands amid forecast of prolonged rainfall and strong winds While storms and hurricanes have churned in the Atlantic and eastern Pacific, Europe has faced extreme conditions of its own. A low-pressure system that developed over the Mediterranean midweek moved north-east into south-eastern Europe on Thursday, bringing widespread showers, thunderstorms and prolonged rainfall.The system is expected to persist into Friday, with models on indicating 48-hour totals of 80-130mm of rain across much of the Balkans. Red weather warnings were issued for Serbia, south-west Romania, north-east Greece, and the Dodecanese and North Aegean Islands, highlighting the risk of flooding and threat to life. Strong winds also closed schools on Zakynthos in the Ionian Islands. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago ‘My son genuinely believed it was real’: Parents are letting little kids play with AI. Are they wrong?

Some believe AI can spark their child’s imagination through personalized stories and generative images. Scientists are wary of its affect on creativityJosh was at the end of his rope when he turned to ChatGPT for help with a parenting quandary. The 40-year-old father of two had been listening to his “super loquacious” four-year-old talk about Thomas the Tank Engine for 45 minutes, and he was feeling overwhelmed.“He was not done telling the story that he wanted to tell, and I needed to do my chores, so I let him have the phone,” recalled Josh, who lives in north-west Ohio. “I thought he would finish the story and the phone would turn off.” Continue reading...

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6 d. ago UK safari park turns spooktacular for Halloween with new baby tigers on view too

A popular animal attraction in the North West of England is offering more tricks than treats this Halloween, with kids going half price with a full paying adult

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7 d. ago Arsenal news: Mikel Arteta sack claim made as '£760m Emirates expansion plan' emerges

Mikel Arteta's Arsenal have a chance to ramp up the pressure at the top of the Premier League table this weekend when they welcome struggling West Ham to North London

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7 d. ago Former judge is likely the next leader of the Mormon church and its 17 million members

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7 d. ago Housing market activity likely to strengthen gradually, says Nationwide

Underlying conditions for potential home buyers in the UK ‘remain supportive,’ the building society said.

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