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A council leader has said upgrades to the A120 are “vital” as he prepares to step down after a 22-year term.

Speaking to residents a clear picture emerges: while the warmer months are crucial, charm of these towns stretches far beyond.

AN Essex NHS trust has been slammed by watchdogs as it “did not protect patients from abuse" at a mental health ward.

Hamilton, 51, whose parents are actor George Hamilton and model Alana Stewart, is said to be in the process of recovery and is in stable condition at the hospital.

An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Drive: Farmers have been fighting John Deere for years over the right to repair their equipment, and this week, they finally reached a landmark settlement. While the agricultural manufacturing giant pointed out in a statement that this is no admission of wrongdoing, it agreed to pay $99 million into a fund for farms and individuals who participated in a class action lawsuit. Specifically, that money is available to those involved who paid John Deere's authorized dealers for large equipment repairs from January 2018. This means that plaintiffs will recover somewhere between 26% and 53% of overcharge damages, according to one of the court documents (PDF) -- far beyond the typical amount, which lands between 5% and 15%. The settlement also includes an agreement by Deere to provide "the digital tools required for the maintenance, diagnosis, and repair" of tractors, combines, and other machinery for 10 years. That part is crucial, as farmers previously resorted to hacking their own equipment's software just to get it up and running again. John Deere signed a memorandum of understanding in 2023 that partially addressed those concerns, providing third parties with the technology to diagnose and repair, as long as its intellectual property was safeguarded. Monday's settlement seems to represent a much stronger (and legally binding) step forward. The report notes that a judge's approval of the settlement is still required but likely to happen. John Deere also faces another lawsuit by the U.S. FTC, accusing the company of forcing farmers to use its authorized dealer network and driving up their costs for parts and repairs.

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The musician, 21, who is the youngest son of the Beckham clan, took to social media on Wednesday for a question and answer session with fans.

A former Seattle detective has come forward alleging the investigation into Kurt Cobain's 1994 death was mishandled, citing three clues that challenge the official suicide ruling.

NASA officials have warned there is effectively 'no plan B' if something goes wrong during the most dangerous phase of the Artemis II mission.

Emergency services were called to the Barkly Highway on Sunday following reports a woman had stopped breathing after the vehicle she was travelling in 'allegedly hit a kangaroo' in the NT.

In a new video shared to his Instagram page, Hilton was back on his feet with the help of a walker after weeks of being bedridden, writing, 'I can finally walk again!!'

Ben Delo, one of Britain's youngest self-made billionaires, is coming home from Hong Kong to 'build a war chest' for Nigel Farage ahead of the next election.

FIFA is a four-letter word. Few people would argue about that, after the Federation Internationale de Football Association awarded Donald Trump its inaugural Peace Prize last year.

Inside Suffolk County Court on Wednesday, the hulking architect finally admitted to murdering eight victims during a reign of terror between 1993 and 2010.

Staff at the quango threatened to go on strike after bosses told them they had to come in the office for two days a week.

Dozens of migrants scrambled on to a dinghy heading to Dover as French police stood and watched just a week after two men drowned during a similar Channel crossing.

The great British picnic has had a gourmet glow-up and it's not just sausage rolls and scotch eggs anymore.

Faye Dawson was under the influence of alcohol and cannabis when she decided to show off to the five youngsters in her Vauxhall Corsa in March last year.

Shabana Mahmood blocked West from entering Britain to perform at Wireless Festival because his presence would 'not be conducive to the public good'.

Bradley Dilsworth, 68, is said to have preyed on vulnerable children as young as seven over an eight-year period from 2002-2010.

Author Ian Halperin spent years speaking to those close to Michael Jackson. Now, on eve of new biopic about the late singer, he is making a remarkable new claim...