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Jade Knight ran away multiple times over a two-year period due to feeling overwhelmed by her type 1 diabetes diagnosis and responsibilities. She felt that escaping was her only solution, but each return home only led to bigger problems and further escapes. With over 50 disappearances in total, Jade eventually realized the need to face her issues and has since rebuilt her life in Maidstone, Kent. Full Article

The Canary Islands are under orange and yellow alerts as Storm Olivier brings heavy rain, with up to 90mm expected in parts of Spain and Portugal. La Palma, La Gomera, The Iron, and Tenerife are the worst-affected areas, with orange alerts for intense rainfall lasting until tomorrow morning. This is the 15th named storm to hit Spain, following recent storms like Nuria, with Olivier set to move northward over the weekend affecting various regions. Full...

The UK's first Universal theme park is set to open in 2031 outside Bedford, featuring thrill rides, a retail complex, and a hotel. The park will create 28,000 jobs, generate £50 billion for the UK economy, and offer attractions based on popular franchises like Harry Potter and Jurassic Park. The deal is seen as a vote of confidence in Britain's business environment by government officials and Universal executives. Full Article

Keir Starmer has praised the upcoming opening of a new multibillion-pound theme park in Bedford, set to open in 2031, as a significant opportunity to bring jobs and growth to the region. The former brickworks site will be transformed into a tourist attraction by entertainment giant Universal, offering a boost to the local economy and providing new employment opportunities. The government has confirmed the location just off the A421 will serve as a transformative destination...

At least 50 hippos in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have died from anthrax poisoning, confirmed by park officials in Virunga National Park. The park is working to bury the animals to prevent further spread of the disease, which can survive in soil for decades. Conservation efforts in the park have been affected by poaching and violence, but have successfully increased the population of critically endangered mountain gorillas. Full Article

A one-year-old boy named Teddy has tragically died a week after a three-car crash in Wiltshire. Teddy was one of four people in a grey Skoda Karo involved in the accident, which also injured his brother and others. A fundraiser has been set up to support Teddy's family, who are dealing with the aftermath of the crash. Full Article