3+ min ago (356+ words) A family plans to provide 150 Christmas dinner hampers for people who may be struggling over the festive period. Alfie's Arc in Leigh Park, Havant, is a community hub set up last year by Lianne Hutchins and her family, in memory of her son Alfie who died of brain cancer aged seven. It offers year-round support to the community through food parcels, mental health assistance, and various community-based initiatives. Mrs Hutchins said the Christmas dinners are a way of them giving back to members of the community who have supported their hub. Alongside her husband Carl and daughter Maisy, Mrs Hutchins told BBC Radio Solent that there was a wide range of people in the community who are struggling financially at the moment, including those who are in full-time work. She added: "By the time they've paid their bills, their childcare,…...

4+ min ago (485+ words) An "overpowering" warehouse is being built using planning consent granted almost 70 years ago. Residents and politicians are calling for reforms in the planning process after the 25-metre (82 ft) high warehouse was allowed to go ahead in Pilning near Bristol - despite being approved in 1957. Resident Nicki Povey said the building's structure, which is half complete, "overpowers" every building in the area and blocks her son's bedroom views. Developer BGO Wire PropCo Ltd, a real estate leasing company, has been approached for a comment. Amazon and Tesco distribution centres are also located in the same area, but residents have said this latest "huge" warehouse is a few metres higher and closer to the homes, which makes it appear even bigger. Residents were not consulted on the plans because developers were able to use a historic interim development order, which was granted to…...

10+ min ago (557+ words) The media landscape is a constant battlefield these days. This increasingly creates an environment marked by political polarization. According to data from the Pew Research Center in 2022, 72% of American Republicans and 63% of Democrats believed people in the opposing party were more immoral than other Americans, up sharply from 2016. Here's the problem: media-stoked political polarization can contribute to worse mental and physical health for people and their community. Consider these examples of polarized content. From the right, Fox News panelist Carl DeMaio said "Democrats are enabling an evil enterprise" in the context of border-policies for unaccompanied minors. Fox's The Five, host Greg Gutfeld also commented: "Democrats know their policies are evil", treating political opponents not just as wrong but morally corrupt. From the left, MSNBC's Chris Hayes wrote in an opinion piece titled "Let's not sugarcoat it: Trump is running a…...

10+ min ago (274+ words) Donations from readers are essential to fueling our journalism. If you value our work, please join us today. Did you know that U.S. hospitals routinely drug test people coming in to give birth and report new parents to child welfare authorities over positive results, even though these tests can have false positive rates as high as 50%? And even though the hospital itself sometimes provided the medication that patients are testing positive for? Bringing stories like these to light is what we live for at The Marshall Project. In fact, it's our entire mission: To create and sustain a sense of urgency about the U.S. criminal justice system by shining a light on injustices. We have a community of thousands across the country who have joined us in this mission by becoming members of The Marshall Project. We have an impact on the…...

39+ min ago (55+ words) Earlier this month, Orlando voters whittled a dozen candidates in three open City Council seats down to four, with solid winners in Districts 1 and 5 and the District 3 race to be determined in a December 9 runoff. And we suspect that " given the opportunity " District 3 voters would choose the option []...

40+ min ago (925+ words) NORTH AUGUSTA " Plenty of holiday spirit to go around, and the season starts right away after Thanksgiving with tree lightings, parades and even some pig races, all in the North Augusta area. Hosting a holiday event but don't see it here? Have it added to our Community Events Calendar by submitting your event info to [email protected]. Sara's Farm Adventure in Edgefield County goes all out with its holiday-themed festivals, and moving away from the pumpkins of Halloween, it's time now for Santa to arrive. The details: Santa's Southern Lights goes from Nov. 21 through Jan. 3. (Fridays and weekends, 1-9 p.m.; and Thursdays, 5-9 p.m.). Sara's Farm Adventure is located at 130 Greenhouse Rd. off South Carolina Hwy. 19 in Trenton (take Edgefield Road up from Exit 5). Tickets start at $17.57 for individual daytime admission ($31.03 with Trail of Lights admission). Group bundles come with a discount. For more information,…...

46+ min ago (548+ words) The baseball fanatic was able to fulfil a lifelong dream in July TRIBUTES have been paid to a high school athlete after he lost his long battle with cancer. Sid Hobbs, a 17-year-old from Alabama, was first diagnosed with the disease aged 2. Hobbs fought bravely against ependymoma, a rare brain and spinal cord cancer. He received aggressive treatment and was in remission until 2017, when three more tumors were discovered. Sid was back in remission from 2019 to 2023, before his cancer returned again. He died on November 18, with his family paying tribute and saying their "hearts are shattered. READ MORE ON NCAA President Donald Trump wants major NCAA rule change for college sports NCAA announces college football rule change after criticism by Ohio coach "This morning our warrior finished his final battle! the post read. "After 16 years of battles, he has been…...

48+ min ago (210+ words) The West Australian is a leading news source in Perth and WA. Breaking local and world news from sport and business to lifestyle and current affairs. A 27-year-old woman has been charged with multiple offences after allegedly leading police on a car chase in Broome On Wednesday, November 19 about 2pm local police allege they attempted to initiate a traffic stop after spotting a stolen vehicle on Dakas Road in Cable Beach They further allege the female driver failed to stop and then sped away from police, driving on the wrong side of the road and mounting curbs through various Broome streets at excessive speeds Police managed to stop the stolen black Suzuki Grand Vitara SUV at the intersection of Gunian Boulevard and Manggala Drive in Cable Beach and apprehended the driver The woman driver was charged by Broome detectives with stealing…...

55+ min ago (81+ words) Before you click "purchase now" during the biggest shopping weekend of 2025, Missouri's top prosecutor has a warning - criminals are waiting. 'Big' Sonia, Kansas City local and Holocaust survivor, turns 100 First Warn 5 Chief Meteorologist Luke Dorris to join KCTV5 News This Morning starting Dec. 1 KC Style: Lawrence Crawford and Taylor Johnson discuss holiday looks This Week on My KC LIVE: Steak bites, Zona Rosa, local businesses and more Black Biz Spotlight: Vanita Naturals touts herbal, organic products...

57+ min ago (330+ words) Contractors who helped build Yates County's new public services facility are still fighting for final payments, Finger Lakes Times reports. Plumbers Pat Lloyd and Jason Drake say county officials demanded extra work without pay and withheld funds$20,000 in Lloyd's caseover a debated plumbing change. Emails show Highway Superintendent Doug Rapalee also pushed contractors to cover'MoreContractor payment disputes stall Yates County building project Contractor payment disputes stall Yates County building project Contractors who helped build Yates County's new public services facility are still fighting for final payments, Finger Lakes Times reports. Plumbers Pat Lloyd and Jason Drake say county officials demanded extra work without pay and withheld funds$20,000 in Lloyd's caseover a debated plumbing change. Emails show Highway Superintendent Doug Rapalee also pushed contractors to cover costs for post-construction drawings. While some companies were finally paid in November, Lloyd says he's…...