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Police continue to seek witnesses and dashcam footage after a fatal crash on the M57 involving a black Audi A5. Lee Morton, 60, sadly died at the scene. Anyone driving near junctions 2–3 around 3pm on 10 September is urged to come forward.
The Regulator of Social Housing issued a rare C4 grading to Tandridge District Council after finding over 1,000 overdue fire safety actions, hundreds of unchecked homes, poor repair data, and weak tenant engagement. The council must urgently deliver a comprehensive improvement plan.
From feeding the homeless to rescuing animals and supporting those battling addiction, this year’s Make a Difference Awards at Birmingham Hippodrome honored inspiring volunteers. Winners included 88-year-old Pamela Smith, who tirelessly serves meals at Wolverhampton’s Good Shepherd centre, proving age is no barrier to kindness.
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates extended warm wishes to PM Narendra Modi on his 75th birthday, praising India’s progress and global contributions. He highlighted the Gates Foundation’s strong partnership with India in advancing Viksit Bharat and sharing innovations with the Global South, calling the milestone a moment of pride.
Former US President Donald Trump extended warm birthday greetings to Indian PM Narendra Modi, praising his leadership. Modi replied with a gracious note, thanking Trump for his wishes and emphasizing continued friendship between India and the US, reflecting the leaders’ cordial rapport despite global political shifts.
