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THEATRE snowflakes are warning classic rib-tickler The Lady Killers is a bit . . . slapstick. The story — adapted from the 1955 Ealing Comedy film — tells of a gang of useless criminals posing as musicians outfoxed by their feisty landlady after a bank raid. Two of the bumbling crooks fall to their deaths while another is murdered, all unseen by the audience. But customers at the renowned ADC Theatre in Cambridge are warned that the play includes “some comedic/slapstick violence. Death (offstage, implied).” In the Oscar-nominated film version, Alec Guinness and Peter Sellers star alongside Katie Johnson. She steals the show as the wily landlady who ultimately gets to keep the stolen cash. Read more on woke WOKE UP What does being woke mean? Definition and meaning explained TAKING THE PEE Wimbledon installs gender-neutral toilets in tournament’s latest woke change This stage version has been adapted by … [Read more...] about Woke theatre-goers warn classic rib-tickler The Lady Killers contains slapstick violence and death

The family of Zara Aleena have paid tribute to the ‘big-hearted’ law graduate and vowed to create change in her memory. The 35-year-old died in the early hours of Sunday morning, as she walked through an area just ten minutes from her home. Earlier this week, Zara’s family described the void left by her death as ‘insurmountable.’ ‘She walked. Zara believed that a woman should be able to walk home’, they said. They have now vowed to work with politicians to tackle violence against women and girls. Zara’s death comes after wide-spread vigils following the deaths of others like Sarah Everard, Sabina Nessa, Ashling Murphy and Bibaa Henry and Nicole Smallman over the course of the last year. Zara’s maternal aunt, Farah Naz, said her ‘independent’ and ‘big-hearted’ niece ‘was the joy, the light of our home’. She today spoke of the family’s determination to ‘change something’ in honour of their loved one. Ms Naz told reporters: ‘I don’t think there is going to be … [Read more...] about Family of Zara Aleena vow to speak to ‘leaders of the country’ in wake of her death

An Iowa woman is in police custody and faces charges following the discovery of more than 1,000 dead pigs. On June 30, deputies responded to a report concerning scores of animals found dead in two different hog confinement sites, according to the Sac County Sheriff's Office. Once on the scene, deputies found the animals in various stages of decomposition. Additionally, deputies learned that Elana Laber, 33, was the individual hired to care for the pigs. Initially, Laber told authorities that the night before the gruesome discovery was reported someone else had shut off the breakers that control the electricity to the two sites. However, a veterinarian working on behalf of law enforcement determined Laber's timeline to be incorrect. The animal specialist stated that the animals had been dead for at least a week. Laber later changed her earlier story, eventually telling deputies that the pigs had, in fact, been dead for a week. Laber also indicated she was unsure of what to … [Read more...] about Deaths of 1,000 pigs leads to woman’s arrest

Taylor Hawkins' widow has publicly broken her silence on the Foo Fighters drummer's death, more than two months after he passed away. Hawkins died on March 25 at the age of 50 after being found unresponsive in his hotel room in Bogotá, Colombia. An early urine toxicology test found 10 different drugs in his system. Alison Hawkins, who married the musician in 2005, shared a statement on her late husband's Twitter account, as it was also announced that his bandmates are planning two tribute shows in September. "My deepest thanks and admiration go out to the global Foo Fighters community and Taylor's fans far and wide for the outpouring of love each and every one of you have shown out beloved Taylor," the statement began. "Your kindness has been an invaluable comfort for my family and me during this time of unimaginable grief." "As Taylor's wife, and on behalf of our children, I want to share how much you meant to him and how dedicated he was to 'knocking your socks off' … [Read more...] about Taylor Hawkins’ widow breaks silence on Foo Fighters star’s death

By Valentina Oropeza Colmenares Published 3 hours ago Share close Share page Copy link About sharing It was 25 June when Karen Caballero was seized by an "unexplained heaviness" in her chest. Her children had not been in touch. Two days later, around 8pm, she received a news alert on her cell phone. Dozens of migrants had died of heat inside the back of an abandoned lorry near the city of San Antonio, Texas, a bit over a hundred miles from the US-Mexico border. Panicked, Ms Caballero searched Google and Facebook for the phone numbers of Honduran consulates in the US, hospitals and police stations, to find out if her two sons and daughter-in-law could be among the victims. It was at 2am and no-one was answering. It has since emerged that Margie Paz Grajera, 24; Alejandro Andino Caballero, 23; and Fernando Redondo Caballero, 18 - Ms Caballero's relatives - were among the 53 … [Read more...] about Texas migrant deaths: ‘I still have to bring my children home’

By Leo Sands Published 1 day ago Share close Share page Copy link About sharing The suspected driver of a truck found abandoned in Texas with dozens of bodies inside has been charged with migrant smuggling resulting in death. Homero Zamorano was found posing as a migrant in a bush near the lorry in San Antonio and arrested by police. Some 53 people died in the tragedy, many of heatstroke and dehydration, after being shut inside the truck in blistering heat without any water. It is the deadliest human trafficking incident in US history. According to a top Mexican immigration official, the suspected driver, Mr Zamorano - who is from Texas, had "tried to pass himself off as one of the survivors" when he was found by police. A second suspect, Christian Martinez, was arrested on conspiracy charges. Federal prosecutors say investigators found him after searching through Mr … [Read more...] about Texas migrant deaths: Suspected truck driver is charged

By Angelica Casas in San Antonio & Leo Sands Published 3 days ago Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Related Topics US migrant deaths At least 46 people have been found dead in an abandoned truck on the outskirts of San Antonio, Texas. A fire official said 16 people, including four children, had also been taken to hospital. The survivors were "hot to the touch" and suffering from heat stroke and heat exhaustion. San Antonio, which is 250km (150 miles) from the US-Mexico border, is a major transit route for people smugglers. Human traffickers often use trucks to transport undocumented migrants after meeting them in remote areas once they have managed to cross into the United States. "They had families... and were likely trying to find a better life," San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg said. "It's nothing short of a horrific, human tragedy." … [Read more...] about Texas migrant deaths: At least 46 found dead in abandoned truck

Published 8 hours ago Share close Share page Copy link About sharing The boss of a recycling company has been found guilty of gross negligence manslaughter after one of his employees died after getting stuck in machinery. Norman Butler, 60, from Prestatyn, Denbighshire, died in November 2017 after becoming trapped in equipment at Recycle Cymru in Kinmel Bay, Conwy. Company director Stephen Jones, 60, was found to have failed in his duty of care to protect Mr Butler. Jones's negligence "was shockingly bad", Mold Crown Court heard. Mr Butler had only been working as a van driver for the company for a month before his death. He was working on the Tir Llwyd Industrial Estate when he got stuck in a baler used to compress waste cardboard into large cubes ready for recycling. Man died in machinery due to negligence - court Boss was sickened by worker's death, trial hears … [Read more...] about Kinmel Bay: Boss guilty of death of worker trapped in machinery

Published 8 hours ago Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Two parents have denied allowing their teenage daughter to die by letting her become morbidly obese. Kaylea Louise Titford, 16, was found dead at her Powys home in October 2020. Alan Titford, 44, and Sarah Jane Lloyd-Jones, 39, both from Newtown, Powys, are charged with manslaughter and causing or allowing the death of a child or vulnerable person. It was alleged at an earlier hearing that they failed to meet Kaylea's dietary needs, leading to her obesity. The charges also accuse the parents of not ensuring she got enough exercise, was in a hygienic condition or that reasonable medical help was sought. Both denied the charges at a pre-trial hearing in Mold Crown Court and were released on bail until their trial in January. More on this story Parents charged over morbidly obese girl's death … [Read more...] about Kaylea Titford: Parents deny allowing death of obese daughter

A snake catcher has recounted the moment he captured one of the world's deadliest serpents—while stuck in a crawl space. Professional Ryan Fuller managed to catch the chilling lunges of the Eastern Brown snake on camera, as he sought to remove it from beneath a house in Queensland, Australia. He ended up on his hands and knees in the cramped space, as the "dramatic" snake defended itself, repeatedly striking. The venom of the Eastern Brown is deadly, with Australian Geographic naming it as the country's most dangerous snake. They're responsible for more deaths Down Under than any other snakes, with the site claiming they're famous for being "[f]ast-moving, aggressive and known for their bad temper." Their venom is ranked as the second most toxic among snakes in the world, as the site noted: "Its venom causes progressive paralysis and stops the blood from clotting, which may take many doses of antivenom to reverse. Victims may collapse within a few minutes." Incredibly, … [Read more...] about Watch moment world’s second deadliest snake lunges at man in a crawl space