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Tuesday briefing: Home Office plans to end hotel housing for asylum seekers and what it means

In today’s newsletter: 50 hotels will be closed by January – where will the many vulnerable people be moved to, and why?

The Guardian - UK

Tobacco Festival tradition carries on this weekend in Garrard County

Downtown Lancaster is buzzing with activity this weekend. An annual festival recognizes what was once the primary economic driver in the farm community.

WEKU

‘Cinderella hunt’ after owner of shoe shop mends broken wedges left outside

Peter Corke, the owner of a shoe repair store in Lancaster, spotted the broken footwear on the doorstep of his store on Saturday morning.

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FBI investigating violent incidents by LA County deputies in Palmdale and Lancaster

LOS ANGELES — The FBI has opened two criminal investigations into violent incidents involving Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies in Palmdale and Lancaster, both of which sparked criticism after video footage came to light in recent weeks.

Los Angeles Times

After deputy throws woman to ground, LA County Sheriff says probe will go beyond viral video

Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna on Wednesday provided new details about an investigation into an altercation in Lancaster in which a deputy threw a woman to the ground.

Los Angeles Times

Male birds who are able to repeat song notes attract female mate: Study

According to recently conducted research at Lancaster University, male birds who can precisely repeat song notes have the best chance of attracting a female mate. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Six-year-old boy prepares to tackle Ben Nevis as final hike in 12-peak charity challenge

Oscar Burrow from Lancaster plans to summit Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in Scotland, on May 2 alongside family and friends to raise charity cash.

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Boy, 11, in critical condition after being struck by police van

The boy was rushed to Royal Lancaster Infirmary in a critical condition

Manchester Evening News

Boy in critical condition after being struck by police van in Lancaster

The boy was taken to Royal Lancaster Infirmary in a critical condition.

The Independent UK

Boy in critical condition after being hit by police vehicle crossing road in Lancaster

Youngster was taken to Royal Lancaster Infirmary in critical condition

The Independent UK

Body found in river in search for missing Shannon Canning, 24, who didn't show up to work

Shannon did not show up for work at Tipple bar in Lancaster on Friday afternoon

Manchester Evening News

Police divers find body in search for missing woman who never showed up for work

Shannon Canning, 24, was reported missing from Lancaster on Friday morning and a major search was launched - a body was sadly found today and police believe it is the body of Shannon.

Daily Mirror

Police divers join search for woman, 24, last seen 5 days ago after missing work

Shannon Canning, 24, has not been seen since she left her home in Keswick Court, Lancaster, in the early hours of Friday morning before failing to show for a shift at the Tipple Bar in the city centre the next day

Daily Mirror

Election results from Lancaster local council election 2023 count

Lancaster City Council seats were available in wards, including Bare, Bolton & Slyne, Bulk, Carnforth & Millhead, Castle, Ellel, Halton-with-Aughton, Harbour, Heysham Central, Heysham North, Heysham South, John O'Gaunt, Kellet, Lower Lune Valley, Marsh, Overton, Poulton, Scotforth East, Scotforth West, Silverdale, Skerton East, Skerton West, Torrisholme, University & Scotforth Rural,…

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Daily Mirror

Man, 49, who got trapped in adventure centre indoor cave dies of his injuries

Carl O'Keefe, 49, from Lancaster, was rescued from indoor caves at Kong Adventure Centre in Keswick but later sadly died from his injuries, his family has confirmed

Daily Mirror

Mum and boyfriend who tortured son, 10, to death over five days sentenced to life term

The pair tortured the 10-year-old victim, spraying him with hot sauce, forcing them to fight one another and made the youngsters kneel for lengthy periods on concrete floors, nails or uncooked rice at the home in Lancaster, Los Angeles

Los Angeles Times

Aaron Carter’s cause of death was revealed, but his loved ones still want ‘closure’

LOS ANGELES — Aaron Carter‘s ex-fiancee Melanie Martin and his representatives have questions for the Los Angeles County medical examiner, a day after that office determined that the singer drowned at his Lancaster home in November.

WEKU

A coroner rules the singer Aaron Carter drowned in a tub from sedatives and inhalant

Aaron Carter, the younger brother of the Backstreet Boys' Nick Carter, was found submerged and dead at age 34 in the bathtub of his home in Lancaster, California, last November.

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The Independent UK

Printing error forces Pennsylvania county to replace ballots

Elections officials in a central Pennsylvania county are scrambling to fix an error on more than 18,000 mail-in ballots for the spring primary

The Guardian - UK

Who owns and profits from the duchies of Lancaster and Cornwall? – timeline

Key dates in the centuries-old question of whether the duchies, and their profits, belong to the royals or the people

The Guardian - UK

Andy Whitfield obituary

Other lives: Composer and musician at the Dukes Playhouse theatre company who established the Lancaster Millennium Choir

Los Angeles Times

At this California prison, 'we are no longer prisoners. We are professionals'

LANCASTER, Calif. — Before the graduates strode in to the strains of "Pomp and Circumstance," their prison blues peeking out from under their gowns, correctional officer John Janvrin encouraged them not to rush.

Los Angeles Times

Aaron Carter's mom posts 'awful photos' from death scene, pushes for homicide inquiry

LOS ANGELES — The mother of late singer Aaron Carter shared "awful photos" from what she claims was the death scene at her son's Lancaster home.

Tribune News Service

Man jailed in Dallas Zoo crimes plans to steal more animals if released, affidavits say

DALLAS — The man arrested in connection with a series of incidents at the Dallas Zoo, including cut enclosures and missing animals, told police he plans to return to the zoo and steal again if he’s released from jail, according to arrest-warrant affidavits obtained by The Dallas Morning News on…

Tribune News Service

3 weeks at the Dallas Zoo: A timeline of recent events

DALLAS — It started with an escaped clouded leopard. Then a vulture showed up dead. Now, in a major development in a string of mysterious incidents at the Dallas Zoo that have captured national attention, a man was arrested after being spotted at the Dallas World Aquarium.

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