Stretford Grammar headteacher murder trial LIVE as evidence continues after accused 'knowingly dragged victim under his car for a mile'

Manchester Evening News - Oct 14, 2026

Simon Richardson denies denies murder; an alternate offence of manslaughter; and dangerous driving. He is on trial at Minshull Street Crown Court following the death of popular educator Michael Mullins. Follow updates from day two of the trial in the blog below.

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Nevada removed feral horses and burros from Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge; some streamside and upland vegetation gradually recovered

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Feral horses and burros were removed from the Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge in Nevada to aid ecosystem recovery. Although some vegetation improved after their removal, the overall impact was slow and varied. Research indicated increased plant diversity and stabilization of riparian areas, contrasting with areas of continued grazing. Advocates for wild horses opposed the mass removals, citing welfare concerns and historical land use issues.

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Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis expands drought-hit talukas to 305, announces ₹5,000 Diwali bonus for farmers

Oct 14, 2026

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis expands drought-hit talukas to 305, announces ₹5,000 Diwali bonus for farmers

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced the expansion of the drought declaration to 305 talukas. A Diwali bonus of ₹5,000 will be deposited into farmers' accounts to alleviate financial distress. The government is also monitoring drinking water supply and combating severe water scarcity with GPS-tracked tankers. Fadnavis praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his contributions to infrastructure and welfare projects in Maharashtra.

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis expands drought-hit talukas to 305, announces ₹5,000 Diwali bonus for farmers

Oct 14, 2026

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis expands drought-hit talukas to 305, announces ₹5,000 Diwali bonus for farmers

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced the expansion of the drought declaration to 305 talukas. A Diwali bonus of ₹5,000 will be deposited into farmers' accounts to alleviate financial distress. The government is also monitoring drinking water supply and combating severe water scarcity with GPS-tracked tankers. Fadnavis praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his contributions to infrastructure and welfare projects in Maharashtra.

Chinese business visit to Kuril Islands will do nothing to ease tensions in Tokyo

Oct 14, 2026

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Manchester women had been 'shopping for designer watches', the £200,000 reality has landed them in jail

Oct 14, 2026

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Researchers removed invasive Japanese stiltgrass from 8 Indiana forest sites; native plant diversity rose 24%, while herbicide-treated plots had 123% greater tree seedling density than controls

Oct 14, 2026

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The spread of Japanese stiltgrass across eastern forests poses a significant threat to the diversity of native plants. Research indicates that this invasive grass suppresses the growth of native seedlings and wildflowers, particularly in shaded environments. Ecologists have observed a notable recovery in native plant diversity following stiltgrass removal efforts.

This Bengaluru man rejected Paris job offers to grow mushrooms in an old poultry shed, he now earns Rs 4 lakh a month

Oct 14, 2026

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A Bengaluru entrepreneur, Prithviraj, turned his family's unused poultry shed into a mushroom farm after rejecting job offers in Paris. Starting with mushroom spawn worth Rs 180 and free paddy straw, he expanded the venture to around 4,000 growing bags, producing nearly 45 kg of mushrooms daily.

In 2017, Cindy Crawford and Casamigos co-founder Rande Gerber bought a Beverly Hills home for $11.6 million; four years later, they sold it for $13.5 million, a $1.9 million gross gain

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Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber recently sold their stunning Beverly Hills estate for $13.5 million, initially purchased for $11.6 million. Their apparent profit of $1.9 million was notably impacted by real estate expenses, emphasizing that celebrity homes may not always command quick sales or inflated prices. This highlights the often-overlooked costs associated with high-end property transactions and the reality that profits can vary from initial expectations.

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta says CJP acting like AAP's B-Team, dares it to protest in Punjab

Oct 14, 2026

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Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta accused the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) of acting like the Aam Admi Party's (AAP) "B-team" and accused it of colluding with foreign elements. She alleged the CJP never held protests in opposition-ruled states and criticised its opposition to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR). Gupta said the city suffered losses amounting to thousands of crores of rupees, pointing to the disruption of businesses during the protests.

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Oct 14, 2026

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