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George Banks found deceased in Wilkes-Barre home

Pennsylvania community mourns as George Banks, 70, is discovered deceased in his Wilkes-Barre residence. Authorities confirm no foul play suspected in the heartbreaking discovery.

Three dead in Pennsylvania Halloween car crash

A devastating car crash at a Halloween gathering in Pennsylvania leaves three dead and multiple injured, with police investigating the horrific incident that turned celebration into tragedy.

Surrey Labour splits over £1.2bn council debt crisis

Exclusive: Labour faces internal division in Surrey as two councils consider breaking away amid government pressure to address catastrophic local authority debt. The political earthquake threatens Starmer's authority in traditional Tory heartlands.

Woking gets £500m bailout in council shake-up

The bankrupt Woking Borough Council secures a massive government rescue package as Surrey County Council takes control of key services in a dramatic local government overhaul.

Woking Council declares bankruptcy with £1.9bn debt

Woking Borough Council faces financial collapse with a staggering £1.9bn deficit, joining a growing list of UK local authorities in crisis. Discover how risky investments and government funding cuts created this perfect storm.

Human remains missing from Philadelphia police evidence room

Philadelphia authorities are investigating the mysterious disappearance of human remains from an evidence storage facility, with police confirming multiple sets of bones are missing in a case that has raised serious questions about evidence handling proce

Labour warned against local election complacency

Shadow Commons leader Lucy Powell cautions Labour against complacency in upcoming May local elections, warning that writing off contests could prove costly for Starmer's government.

Kent Council declares financial emergency amid budget crisis

Kent County Council faces financial meltdown, proposing unprecedented council tax hikes and sweeping service cuts to avoid effective bankruptcy. Local residents brace for impact as authority warns of 'difficult decisions' ahead.

Labour unveils radical devolution plans for local power

Senior Labour figures Lucy Powell and Bridget Phillipson announce ambitious plans to devolve significant powers from Whitehall to local communities, marking a fundamental restructuring of British governance.

Nottinghamshire Council Reverses Journalist Ban

A Reform UK-led council in Nottinghamshire has reversed its decision to bar local journalists from meetings following widespread criticism and accusations of undermining democracy.

Reform UK Launches Trump-Style Boycott of Nottingham Post

Reform UK councillors in Nottinghamshire launch a Trumpian media boycott against the Nottingham Post, accusing it of biased reporting on their first 100 days in power. The dramatic move escalates tensions between the new administration and local press.

Cop Killer Matthew James Ruth Captured in New York

Matthew James Ruth, the prime suspect in the fatal shooting of a Pennsylvania State Trooper, has been apprehended in New York after a multi-state manhunt. The 38-year-old was found with a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Emotional Support Alligator Banned from Supermarket

A Pennsylvania man's unique emotional support animal, a five-foot alligator named Wally, has been barred from a local supermarket, sparking a debate over animal rights and unusual companionship.

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