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Jersey Meals on Wheels says fuel costs hinder driver recruitment
Jersey’s Meals on Wheels says rising fuel costs are making it harder to recruit volunteer drivers, who must use their own cars at their own expense. The service delivers hot meals to about 100 people four days a week and has more than 200 volunteers. -
Three men jailed after rape of teenager at Slough property
Teague Rose, Delwyn Rose and Raymond Sithole were jailed after being convicted of raping a teenage girl at a property in Slough. Teague Rose received 12 years and 10 months; Delwyn Rose and Sithole each received 11 years after a trial at Reading Crown Court. -
Jessica Roland stands by reopening Guernsey’s tax amendment window
Guernsey Bailiff Jessica Roland said she does not regret allowing deputies to submit new amendments after July’s tax-reform debate, calling it the right decision. With talks continuing next week, 40 of the 57 proposed changes remain to be discussed. -
Sark seeks temporary tractor transport for October motorbike trials
Sark’s Douzaine has asked Chief Pleas to approve a temporary public transport service for the motorbike trials on 10–11 October, using tractors and trailers to move riders and bikes between stages. Chief Pleas is due to consider the request next week. -
A 4,000-year-old timber henge lies beneath central Dorchester
A 4,000-year-old timber henge lies beneath central Dorchester, including a shopping arcade and supermarket car park. Archaeologists uncovered it during construction work in the 1980s; its palisade is estimated to have stretched about 400m around much of the town centre. -
Simone Biles puts her Spring, Texas, home on the market for $1.2 million
Realtor.com says Simone Biles listed her Spring, Texas, home for $1.2 million. The couple’s Houston-area mansion remains their Texas home. Biles said she would later move to Indianapolis while Owens plays for the Colts; that is not a permanent departure from Texas. -
Washington’s 4-1 win ends No. 22 Rutgers’ streak of three wins over ranked teams
Defending champion Washington beat No. 22 Rutgers 4-1 on Friday, handing the Scarlet Knights their first Big Ten loss and ending their three-game streak of wins over ranked teams. Zach Ramsey scored twice; Zach Mastrodimos cut Rutgers’ deficit to 2-1 at 67:01. -
Kilby Lock canal levels fell; trust believes sluices were opened deliberately
Water levels on the Grand Union Canal near Kilby Lock in Leicestershire fell within hours last weekend in what the Canal and River Trust believes was a deliberate act. The trust is trying to restore them, but low reservoirs limit supplies. -
New Jersey report finds Caldwell’s conduct constituted sexual harassment and broke ethics rules
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s 61-page report says Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell’s conduct constituted sexual harassment and repeatedly violated state ethics rules. Sherrill called for his resignation; Caldwell’s attorney disputed the findings. -
Remitly growth supports a Motley Fool buy case despite dilution
A Motley Fool contributor argues Remitly Global is worth buying despite paying no dividend and diluting shareholders, citing 20% growth in active customers to 10.2 million last quarter. Revenue reached $495 million, while operating margin stood at 13.5%. -
Buxton council weighs Canada goose cull amid E. coli risk
High Peak Borough Council is considering a Canada goose cull at Buxton’s Pavilion Gardens over an E. coli risk linked to droppings, but says it is not at that point. Cleaning is increasing, and sanitising stations and signs against feeding geese are in place. -
Chris Gordon seeks a stem cell match after severe aplastic anaemia diagnosis
Doctors say former RAF pilot Chris Gordon, 43, needs a stem cell transplant within the next few months for severe aplastic anaemia. His brother is only a partial match, so medics are searching global donor registers for a full match. He is urging people to register with DKMS. -
Royal Navy diving squadron wins Firmin Sword of Peace for 2024 work
Royal Navy Bravo Squadron has won the military’s highest humanitarian award, the Firmin Sword of Peace, for its 2024 work: safely disposing of a 500kg World War Two bomb in Plymouth, removing a 1,000kg bomb in Southsea and clearing demolition charges from Pitcairn. -
T.J. Hughes' three goals fuel Colorado's 5-2 preseason win over Winnipeg
Colorado beat Winnipeg 5-2 in a preseason rematch as T.J. Hughes scored three goals and Jaden Schwartz had a goal and an assist. Hughes tied the game and gave the Avs the lead with two second-period goals 1:21 apart, then scored into an empty net in the final minute. -
Zidane says Mbappé’s injury ‘not looking good’; Cherki disagrees
After scoring France’s winner against Turkey, Kylian Mbappé injured his knee and was substituted five minutes later. Zidane said Mbappé had hyperextended it and that the injury “was not looking good”; Rayan Cherki said it was not serious. Mbappé will return to Madrid for tests. -
A larger dig will probe Lincoln’s medieval leprosy hospital site
A larger excavation begins Friday at Lincoln’s Hospital of the Holy Innocents, founded around 1100 to care for people with leprosy. Test pits in 2025 found wall and surface traces; archaeologists hope new trenches will reveal more of the buildings. -
Maggie Thurman reunites with rescuers after pool cardiac arrest
Maggie Thurman reunited with lifeguards and paramedics after a cardiac arrest at Hathersage Swimming Pool on 26 January. A fellow swimmer held her above water; CPR and defibrillator shocks stabilised her, and she returned to swimming four months later. -
Keeleigh John is 14 weeks pregnant after a liver and kidney transplant in childhood
Keeleigh John, 28, is 14 weeks pregnant after receiving a liver and kidney transplant at 12 for chronic renal failure. Doctors had said she was unlikely to have children, and she says the donor family’s decision to donate made the pregnancy possible. -
Phelan hopes Liverpool-Everton derby will honor Matt Beard
Everton Women’s Scott Phelan hopes Sunday’s Merseyside derby with Liverpool will honor former Reds coach Matt Beard, who died last year aged 47. Phelan said Beard helped raise standards in women’s football and made a lasting impact on players across the city. -
College Football News projects Washington to beat Minnesota 26-20
College Football News predicts Washington will beat Minnesota 26-20 in Saturday's Big Ten opener in Seattle. The 3-0 Huskies host the 2-1 Gophers at 11 p.m. ET on FOX; the preview cites quarterback Demond Williams Jr. and Washington's defense as key factors. -
Evanne Miller-Bettridge's family seeks more funding for brain tumour research
The family of Evanne Miller-Bettridge, who died aged 24 in April 2025 after a 2019 brain tumour diagnosis, wants more national cancer fundraising directed to brain tumour research. Her father estimates the field receives about 1% of national cancer funding. -
Jennifer Marcou urges companies to look beyond visible leadership
Leadership expert Jennifer Marcou says companies risk missing talent when they equate visibility with ability. She recommends sending meeting materials in advance, allowing reflection and reopening key decisions so quieter employees' ideas can surface. -
Jacksonville resident launches JEA rate petition after roughly $500 bill
Jacksonville resident Jason Goodrich launched a petition for lower JEA rates after receiving a roughly $500 bill, which he said reflected normal use. It had more than 3,500 signatures by Sept. 21; JEA's new electric, water and sewer rates are due Oct. 1. -
Bristol venues bar AI posters as students’ union passes a sale ban
Café Kino has banned AI-generated posters, while Zed Alley bars AI artwork from its social media channels; the University of Bristol Students’ Union passed a motion banning AI art at its poster sale, but said it held no sale this Welcome Week. -
Study finds bare seagrass patches fell 93.6% at Studland eco-mooring site
A study of 39 damaged seabed areas in Dorset’s Studland Bay found bare seagrass patches fell by an average 93.6% from 2021 to 2025 where 10 trial eco-moorings were installed; a second area with chain moorings until 2023 saw a 65.4% decline. -
Presidents Cup’s International team sweeps Friday foursomes to lead 7-3
The International team swept all five Friday foursomes at the Presidents Cup, taking a 7-3 lead over the U.S. into the weekend. The Americans earned no points despite a ranking edge: their top eight players were all ranked above International No. 1 Si Woo Kim. -
Brentford begin Kevin Schade contract talks amid Arsenal, Liverpool interest
Brentford have begun initial talks with Kevin Schade over a long-term contract, Sky Sports reports, as they seek to fend off interest from Arsenal and Liverpool. The forward has scored three times in five Premier League games this season; his current deal runs to 2028. -
34 Trade Centre UK customers seek refunds as Trading Standards investigates complaints
Sandwell Council Trading Standards is investigating complaints about Trade Centre UK. Thirty-four customers told the BBC they were still seeking refunds for cars they say developed faults. The company describes problems as rare and says it investigates them with customers.
