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A British grandad, Craig Bloomer, 54, tragically died in a moped accident while on holiday with his family in Corfu on July 26. His daughters described him as a "much-loved" family man who had been happiest since the death of his wife two years ago; his family has since set up a GoFundMe page to help with costs following his unexpected passing. Want More Context? 🔎

A farmer in France, Pierre Richard, defended his decision to spray liquid manure on campers who illegally set up their caravans on his land after police refused to intervene. The group, consisting of up to 250 caravans, reportedly ignored a nearby designated site, leading to a confrontation where Pierre claimed he acted to protect his land and prevent further encampments. Want More Context? 🔎

The Red Arrows will perform at the Blackpool Airshow this weekend, with displays scheduled for Saturday at 2pm and Sunday at 5pm, followed by a flypast at the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. Their flight path includes notable locations such as Southport, Llandudno, and Rhyl, before returning to their base at RAF Waddington after the shows. Want More Context? 🔎

A woman in her 60s drowned at Skegness beach, Lincolnshire, prompting a major search and rescue operation involving an RNLI lifeboat, a coastguard helicopter, and an air ambulance. Despite efforts to revive her after being pulled from the water around 5:30 PM, she was pronounced dead at the scene, with condolences expressed for her family. Want More Context? 🔎

A lorry overturned on the northbound M6 in Staffordshire, spilling diesel and closing the motorway between junctions J14 and J15 for nearly 12 hours, causing significant traffic delays. The driver was unharmed, and while diversions are in place, the road is expected to remain closed for resurfacing and repairs throughout the morning. Want More Context? 🔎

Samuel Rowe, a 35-year-old gardener from Manchester, was arrested by armed police on July 3 for allegedly carrying a 'large dagger' while returning from his allotment with gardening tools, including a sickle and a trowel. After spending 12 hours in custody and receiving a caution, he expressed concern about the impact on his employment, given the stigma associated with knife crime. Want More Context? 🔎