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Australian woman Lynette Dawson told her sister in the weeks before she vanished that her husband Chris was always angry with her and he left a note in their home saying “don’t paint too dark a picture of me to the girls”, a court has heard. Chris Dawson, 73, has pleaded not guilty in the New South Wales Supreme Court to murdering his wife , who vanished from her home at Bayview, on Sydney’s northern beaches, in January 1982. Continuing her evidence on Tuesday, Patricia Jenkins said she spoke to her younger sister Lynette one or two days before Christmas Day 1981, after finding out from their mother that “Chris had left”. It is not disputed by the defence that Dawson and JC, the couple’s babysitter and a former student of the high school teacher, had travelled to Queensland before Christmas “with a view to starting a new life”, but returned a short time later. READ MORE: Teacher's Pet case: Lynette Dawson called husband Chris to say she wasn’t coming home, … [Read more...] about ‘Black eyes flashing’: Lynette Dawson spoke of Chris’ rage, sister says

Last modified on May 18, 2022 11:29 BST Today's Dylan Dreyer's terrifying car crash that left her with a head injury while working revealed Dylan Dreyer has been working at NBC News since 2012 and just a year after moving to New York from Boston, the mother-of-three experienced a terrifying day at work. MORE: Dylan Dreyer marks incredible achievement: 'Pinch me' The TV star was covering a blizzard for Today when en route from New York to Hartford, Connecticut, she was involved in a car crash that left her with mild concussion. Opening up about the incident at the time to Zap2it, she said: "It was so unfortunate; we just spun out. It didn't help that we took the Merritt Parkway. Loading the player... VIDEO: Dylan Dreyer's baby Rusty's cute milestone "It's so winding, and once we got to Connecticut, the roads deteriorated instantly and I ended up hitting my head." MORE: HELLO!'s Platinum Jubilee T-shirts to … [Read more...] about Today’s Dylan Dreyer was left with head injury following terrifying car crash – details

Strictly Come Dancing judge Bruno Tonioli has quit the BBC flagship show after 18 years, reports claim. It is believed that the beloved judge, who was forced to miss last year’s series due to Covid travel restrictions, will now focus his attentions on Dancing With The Stars US, in which he also serves as a panellist. Bruno was unable to appear on Strictly in 2021, with professional dancer Anton Du Beke taking his place on the panel alongside Motsi Mabuse , Craig Revel Horwood , and Shirley Ballas . Since then, there has been much speculation as to whether Anton would replace Bruno full time, or whether there would be five judges in a major show shake-up. However, it now appears that Bruno has left altogether. ‘Bruno has quit the show for good,’ an insider said. They added to the Mail: ‘He’s going to be a judge only on Dancing With The Stars from now on.’ In February, reports claimed that bosses were planning to replace long-serving judge Bruno … [Read more...] about Strictly Come Dancing’s Bruno Tonioli ‘quits BBC series after 18 years’

Rock band Queen will open the Platinum Jubilee concert at Buckingham Palace on Saturday 4 June. The iconic British rock band will perform with singer Adam Lambert in a bumper show featuring stars like Alicia Keys, Andrea Bocelli and Sir Elton John. Non-musicians like Sir David Attenborough and Stephen Fry will also make appearances. The Platinum Party at the Palace will last around two-and-a-half hours, celebrating Queen Elizabeth's 70th anniversary of taking the throne. It comes 20 years after Brian May performed God Save the Queen from the roof of Buckingham Palace at Her Majesty's Golden Jubilee. Advertisement Guitarist May said: "Twenty years after playing the Queen 's glorious Golden Jubilee we're very happy to be invited again. "Then there was a moment when I wondered... after Buckingham Palace roof where can you go? Well… you will see!" More on Platinum Jubilee Tube strike action announced for Platinum Jubilee weekend as … [Read more...] about Queen, Sir Elton John and Alicia Keys among stars playing at Platinum Jubilee concert at Buckingham Palace

Rapper Snoop Dogg has endorsed candidate Rick Caruso for Los Angeles mayor. Caruso used to be a Republican and is now a Democrat, but is known as the billionaire developer who constructed the Grove and Americana at Brand shopping areas. In a recorded Zoom video call, Snoop Dogg endorsed Caruso, a supportive move, which was later confirmed by a member of Caruso’s campaign, per the Los Angeles Times . The story was first reported by Fox LA reporter Elex Michaelson. On Twitter, Michaelson wrote , “Exclusive: [Rick Caruso] is endorsed by [Snoop Dogg] in the race for L.A. Mayor. In a zoom call, Snoop says Caruso is the ‘real deal’ who has been active in the community for decades. It comes as Caruso is backed by long-time community activist ‘Sweet Alice’ Harris.” Exclusive: @RickCarusoLA is endorsed by @SnoopDogg in the race for L.A. Mayor. In a zoom call, Snoop says Caruso is the “real deal” who has been active in the community for decades. It comes as Caruso is … [Read more...] about Snoop Dogg Endorses Pro-Cop Former Republican Rick Caruso In L.A. Mayor Race | The Daily Wire

After the second draw of the season between Manchester City and Liverpool an unimaginative idea began to take root. The two title-chasers were so far ahead of the rest of the Premier League that surely both would win all of their remaining fixtures? Two London clubs in two weeks have intervened to kill that dubious notion. Clinching the title is still in City’s hands but their slip at West Ham has given Liverpool a chance. West Ham were their usual combination of feisty and well-drilled, but City made it more difficult for themselves than necessary. How did they resurrect a title race which had been missing, presumed dead? Curious crossing tactics At the beginning of the game, City found their range with a series of deep crosses and long shots, as if parsing dimensions of a battlefield ahead of a meticulous military operation. As the half progressed it became clear that high balls into the box were actually City’s main weapon to unlock West Ham's defence. Craig Dawson and … [Read more...] about Manchester City’s five key failings have given Liverpool hope in the title race

Two racially motivated incidents linked to students at a school in Pennsylvania have triggered a police investigation and a protest from fellow pupils. The incidents have shocked the town of Wallingford, Delaware County. The first saw four minority families receive hate-filled letters, which threatened to kill their children if they remained in the area. Read more: Teacher from Missouri suspended for allowing student to wear KKK costume for a class presentation Days later, images showing two youths wearing Ku Klux Klan-style white hoods was widely circulated online around Strath Haven High School. In both cases, those responsible are believed to be students at the school. Swarthmore Police said the racist letter began: "Dear Non-U.S. Citizens…due to President Trump's election, people like yourself should leave the country by 9 a.m. the next day," (via WPVI). The letter also says if the residents did not leave by the following day the senders would: "Put u up for … [Read more...] about Pennsylvania students sent racist letters to families, signed “Donald and his Crew”

More than 50 dead ducks and several eels have been found in a highly polluted Auckland stream. The wildlife, which have been dying over the past couple of months, were at the stream running alongside Portland Road Reserve, Remuera. High levels of E coli and enterococci were found when the water was tested earlier this month by Auckland Council. A local of nearly 12 years, Carolyn Ravlich, said the area is usually filled with wildlife. Prior to the last few months, school kids would often run through the park in the afternoon to look at the ducks, she said. READ MORE: Toxic algal bloom killing birds in North Canterbury Protester who dumped 33 dead ducks on Auckland Council enforces change Protester dumps dead ducks outside Auckland Council in Takapuna Dead ducks dumped in Auckland playgrounds in protest of council response to avian botulism Only recently have the ducks started to die off, she said, with the peak being 14 in a day. “It’s terrible. It’s … [Read more...] about Dozens of dead ducks and several eels found belly up in toxic Auckland stream

Abigail Dougherty/Stuff Following a heavy spate of ramraids, a public meeting has been held to discuss what the next steps will be to tackle the incidents. After months of ramraids, businesses broken into and even cars smashing into the homes of residents, the people of Tāmaki have had enough. More than 200 people flocked to Sacred Heart College’s school hall on Monday evening to vent their frustrations about the spate in youth crime in the electorate, which has continued to escalate since mid-last year. Local MP Simon O’Connor hosted the meeting – he was joined by Police Area Commander Jim Wilson, Ōrākei councillor Desley Simpson and Ōrākei local board chairperson, Scott Milne. “We need an immediate response to the crime, the worst thing we can do is make excuses for people, including these young people,” said O’Connor. READ MORE: Watch: Ramraid video shows moment XXXL clothing store smashed into twice East Auckland MPs 'not surprised' by stats showing … [Read more...] about Auckland ramraids: 200 children doing most of the damage across city, meeting told

A new "super nature reserve" is being created across 15,000 acres of the Somerset landscape to help protect saltmarsh, heath and wetland habitats. Government conservation agency Natural England has announced plans for the Somerset Wetlands, which is home to rare and threatened species including skylark, bittern and avocet. The area in the Somerset Levels, Moors and coast is also known for homing insects including the hairy dragonfly, silver diving beetle, and the UK's second largest spider, the raft spider. It is also the second largest area of lowland peat in the UK and provides a significant carbon store. Tony Juniper, chairman of Natural England, said: "The creation of this very large National Nature Reserve is an important moment for nature recovery in England. Advertisement "This is not least because it presents a practical demonstration of what can be done by working in partnership across the landscape at scale to reverse nature's decline. … [Read more...] about Somerset ‘super nature reserve’ revamp a boost for threatened species and climate fight