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Two women, Dawn Reed and Vicki Attenborough, tragically lost their lives in a car crash in Bolton. The incident occurred on Monday morning when a Volkswagen Polo struck the pedestrians at a busy junction. Vicki, a Green Party candidate, was a dedicated community figure. The driver, a 19-year-old man, was arrested and is in custody. Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage.

Two young males vandalize a house in Bolton with bricks, causing damage and shocking residents. Greater Manchester Police release CCTV footage to identify suspects, urging anyone with information to come forward.

Bromley, a London borough often overlooked, is making a strong case for being the best place to live in the capital. With easy access to central London, beautiful parks, excellent schools, and vibrant high streets, residents enjoy city perks and green escapes without the high prices. Despite average house prices and slightly higher crime rates than some areas, Bromleys safety and value make it a top contender. A local resident even ran for council to enhance its nightlife and safety.

Deadmans Island: A Forgotten Graveyard Off the Kent Coast Deadmans Island, a marshy spot off the Kent coast, hides a chilling secret. Once a burial ground for convicts, sailors, and prisoners of war from the 1600s to 1800s, its now a haunting site with old wooden coffins and human bones scattered in the mud. The island served as a graveyard for those who died on cramped prison ships, or hulks, nearby, which were floating hells filled with disease. Over 200 sets of remains have been found, and rising sea levels are speeding up erosion, exposing more bones. The island is a stark reminder of forgotten suffering, with legends of glowing-eyed hellhounds and missing skulls adding to its eerie allure.

Bunda Becky, a 32-year-old maths teacher from Manchester, has been banned from teaching for life after having sexual relationships with two teenage boys from her school. She was convicted on six counts of sexual activity with a child by a position of trust, became pregnant with one boys child, and received a six and a half year prison sentence. The Teaching Regulation Agency panel confirmed the lifetime ban, citing her actions as repeated serious sexual misconduct with profound damage to the victims. Joynes was fired for gross misconduct in 2022 and skipped the hearing that confirmed her ban.

Teenagers Jake Neaves and Jenson Seal tragically lose their lives in a fiery car crash in Surrey. The group, who had been in London, was heading home when the Tesla they were in collided with a tree. The driver, a 30-year-old man, has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. Witnesses or those with dashcam footage are urged to come forward.

Aaron Travers, a 21-year-old from Salford, faces drug supply charges after a two-year absence from court. Arrested on Christmas Eve, hes set for a hearing on the same day, highlighting the relentless pursuit of justice.

Christmas Day brings bright, mostly dry weather across UK, but cold health alert in place. High pressure brings settled conditions with cooler temps and gusty winds, especially along south coast. No white Christmas, with snow chances very low. Travelers advised to hit the road before one p m to avoid jams. Rural spots in Scotland and Wales may dip to minus six and minus four degrees, respectively.

Teacher Rebecca Joynes, 31, banned from teaching permanently after jail term for having sex with two 15-year-old students, one resulting in pregnancy. Judge describes her behavior as breathtakingly arrogant. Teaching Regulation Agency panel rules her actions unacceptable, discrediting the profession. She faces lifelong registration as a sex offender and restraining orders.