Hyndburn Council's aggressive enforcement campaign against fly-tipping has resulted in 169 section 46 notices being issued under the Environmental Protection Act 1999, with 20 residents already receiving fixed penalty fines. Shocking photographs released by council enforcement officers show the scale of illegal dumping, including beds, carpets, black bin liners, clothes and toys abandoned in alleyways and on main roads. The council emphasized that residents can use their free bulky waste collection service for up to six items per month, making the illegal dumping particularly frustrating for authorities.

In more tragic news, 13-year-old Casey Louise has been identified as the victim at the center of a murder and rape investigation in Huddersfield. The pupil from Mossley Hollins High School, who was under the care system in Liverpool, traveled to Huddersfield on August 11 and was found unresponsive in a Sheepridge Road flat later that day. She died in hospital in the early hours of August 12, with the cause of death remaining unexplained pending further investigation. A 16-year-old boy arrested on suspicion of murder and rape has been released on bail, while Casey's devastated family asked for privacy to grieve their 'beautiful' girl who 'gained her angel wings.'

Children were left in tears and having 'meltdowns' after families were denied entry to Haven's Presthaven beach resort in North Wales due to a burst Welsh Water main that disrupted water supply across Flintshire. The major drop in water pressure on Friday, August 15, forced the closure of main park facilities, leaving holidaymakers like Kimberley Nolan - who had traveled by train from Little Hulton with four children for a three-night summer break - stranded with their luggage as security staff turned people away. Haven has apologized and is providing refunds, but the incident ruined planned summer holidays for dozens of families.

In a heartwarming contrast, Asda employee Evelyn became a local hero at the Rotherham store when she saved baby Rayah from choking at the checkout. When the baby's mother Chloe screamed for help after Rayah started gasping for air, Evelyn immediately took control and discovered cardboard stuck by the baby's tonsils. Using her fingers, she successfully dislodged the obstruction, allowing Rayah to cry - a sound that brought immense relief to everyone present. Store manager Adam praised Evelyn's quick thinking and calm response, noting she didn't hesitate due to her love of children.

A major traffic incident shut down the A56 in Rossendale for hours on Sunday morning after an HGV overturned and struck the central reservation barrier. The crash occurred at 5:32am between the A680 Manchester Road in Haslingden and junction 1 of the M66, completely blocking both directions of the dual carriageway. Lancashire Police confirmed that both the driver and passenger of the overturned lorry suffered only minor injuries, but the extensive damage to infrastructure meant the road remained closed for an extended period.

The closure caused severe rush-hour delays of up to 31 minutes, with National Highways implementing diversion routes while Traffic Officers assisted with management. By mid-morning, one northbound lane had reopened, though two lanes remained closed due to central reservation barrier damage, while the southbound stretch stayed completely shut. The incident highlighted the vulnerability of major transport routes to single-vehicle accidents and their cascading impact on regional traffic flow.

Legal expert Elliot Johnson from Angel Reyes & Associates has issued a stark warning about two common but costly mistakes drivers make after accidents: leaving the scene too quickly and failing to call police when required. Johnson emphasized that leaving the scene without properly stopping and providing details constitutes a criminal offense, regardless of how minor the incident appears. The penalties are severe - fines up to £5, 000, five to ten penalty points, and potentially six months imprisonment or driving bans in serious cases.

Johnson particularly highlighted how drivers underestimate 'just driving off' after minor scrapes, noting it 'happens more than you'd think.' He explained that many insurance companies refuse to cover drivers who flee accident scenes, potentially leaving them personally liable for damages that can reach tens of thousands of pounds. The expert also warned about failing to report crashes involving injuries, suspected drink/drug driving, or property damage, emphasizing that without official police records, drivers lose credibility if the other party changes their story later.