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Urgent Reforms Called for in Rat-Infested Rochester Prison Amid Rising Violence and Self-Harm
The inspection report revealed squalid conditions at Rochester Prison, including decrepit buildings and severe infestations of rats and mice. Inmates, desperate to keep vermin out, were forced to create makeshift cardboard barriers to block gaps under their cell doors for protection
British Swimmer Sam Farrow in ‘Complete Shock’ After Potential World Record Lake Geneva Crossing
Farrow swam the length of the iconic lake, which spans 45.2 miles (72.8 kilometers), in an impressive 22 hours and 48 minutes, potentially setting a new world record for the fastest female swimmer to complete the grueling challenge
Sir Ben Ainslie Robbed of Rolex at Knifepoint in Barcelona Ahead of America’s Cup Qualification Races
The robbery occurred amid heightened security measures in Barcelona, which is hosting the America's Cup qualification races. The Catalonia police, Mossos d'Esquadra, have launched an investigation to identify and locate the suspects involved in the theft
Glider Crash on A419 Stroud Road Sparks Major Road Closures and Traffic Chaos
Gloucestershire Police confirmed that two individuals were aboard the glider at the time of the crash. Both were transported to a nearby hospital for medical evaluation. The extent of their injuries has not yet been made public
England Adds Five Uncapped Players, Excludes Bairstow and Moeen Ali
The upcoming series, which includes three T20 Internationals (T20Is) and five One Day Internationals (ODIs), will see England captain Jos Buttler lead a squad mixed with established players and promising newcomers