British woman, 115, now world’s oldest person after death of nun blessed by Pope

A lion statue at Weelsby Woods in Grimsby, which was repaired after being damaged by a car in 2023, has drawn criticism from locals for its appearance, leading to it being dubbed 'ugly' and covered with a 'bag of shame'. Originally carved in 1876, the statues were altered to match each other, but many residents found the reworked lion's face to resemble caricatures of famous figures. Despite the backlash, some, including Councillor Harry Hudson, praised...

A high school lacrosse player at Westhill High School in Syracuse, N.Y., was traumatized after being abducted at gunpoint by older teammates as part of a misguided initiation prank. Eleven student-athletes have turned themselves in, facing charges of unlawful imprisonment, after luring younger players under the pretense of watching a match and then driving them to a remote area where one was blindfolded and placed in the trunk of a car. District Attorney William Fitzpatrick...

Dozens of visitors to the Cowbridge Farm Shop at Marlborough Grange Farm in south Wales have contracted a parasitic infection called cryptosporidium, with 28 confirmed cases reported. Public Health Wales has suspended all calf and lamb feeding and petting sessions at the farm while investigating the outbreak. Symptoms include watery diarrhoea, stomach pains, and nausea, particularly affecting young children and those with weakened immune systems; recovery typically occurs within a month for those with healthy...

Voters across 23 local authorities in England, including key regions like Buckinghamshire and Cornwall, are casting their ballots today for 1,641 council seats and various mayoral positions. Results will begin trickling in starting late tonight, with significant outcomes expected for mayoral elections in places like North Tyneside and Greater Lincolnshire, as well as a parliamentary by-election in Runcorn and Helsby. The elections present an opportunity for citizens to express their views on pressing national issues,...

A body has been recovered following the search for a 16-year-old boy who went missing while swimming in a lake at Colwick Country Park, Nottinghamshire. Emergency services were alerted at 5:20 PM, and an underwater search team found the body shortly after 8 PM. Nottinghamshire Police are supporting the boy's family and emphasizing the dangers of open water, urging caution to prevent such tragic incidents, particularly during warm weather. Full Article

SummaryJade Damarell, a 32-year-old experienced skydiver with over 400 jumps, tragically died in a skydiving accident at Wrefords’ Farm in Shotton, County Durham. Sky-High Skydiving suggested her death may have been a deliberate act, while a coroner has yet to determine the circumstances. The local community is devastated, with friends noting her dedication to the sport, and authorities confirmed her passing is not being treated as suspicious. Full Article