Work trialled in Wigan to prevent the elderly and vulnerable from suffering falls has been so successful that it is now to be rolled out

https://www.wigantoday.net/health/pensioner-fall-scheme-prevention-health-9256944

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Pressure is mounting on the Albanese government as new polling shows Australians feeling the pinch are losing faith in Labor.

https://www.watoday.com.au/national/anthony-albaneses-popularity-hits-new-low-in-poll-20261005-p6130n.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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Afyonkarahisar'ın Bolvadin ilçesinde yürütülen uluslararası e-Twinning projeleriyle Ulusal Kalite Etiketi almaya hak kazanan öğretmenlere belgeleri düzenlenen törenle takdim edildi. Bolvadin İlçe Milli Eğitim Müdürü Mehmet Ali Keleş takdim etti; öğretmenler tebrik edildi.

https://www.haberler.com/egitim/afyonkarahisar-bolvadin-de-ulusal-kalite-etiketi-20298379-haberi/

#Haberler.com

There’s still a bit to play out on Zak Butters’ requested move to the Western Bulldogs, but Zach Merrett’s departure from Essendon to join Hawthorn became official on the first day of the AFL trade period.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/sport/afl/afl-trade-period-day-one-saints-put-hefty-price-tag-on-ruckman-20261005-p612qr.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_afl

#brisbanetimes

Hedgehog Lab CEO Malcolm Seagrave on leading a digital product studio, its February 2026 B Corp certification and why relationships matter more than deals.

https://bmmagazine.co.uk/profiles/malcolm-seagrave-hedgehog-lab-digital-product-studio/

The charges included computer hacking and six counts of contravening a domestic and family violence order.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/queensland/queensland-police-officer-charged-with-domestic-violence-offences-20261005-p6130i.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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King Charles’ younger brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, has launched a legal action against Thames Valley Police over his arrest for ​suspicion of misconduct in office based on documents released ‌by the US Justice Department on the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, the Telegraph reported on Sunday. Mountbatten-Windsor, who was arrested in February on suspicion ​of leaking government documents...

https://nypost.com/2026/10/05/world-news/ex-prince-andrew-takes-cops-to-court-over-epstein-files-arrest-report/

#Post

Troy Aikman’s time with ESPN could be coming to an end, but another chapter of his life is flourishing. Aikman, who has been married and divorced twice, started dating model and author of the children’s book series “Sissies Adventure Series”, Marisa Howard in 2025. The two seem to be in a happy relationship, and Aikman […]The post Wishes Pour in for Troy Aikman’s Girlfriend Marisa Howard on Her Big Day appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/nfl-active-news-wishes-pour-in-for-troy-aikmans-girlfriend-marisa-howard-on-her-big-day/

Mark Kastelic has been a key cog in Boston's forward corps, while Mason Lohrei is making a valid case to remain in the Bruins' starting lineup.The post James Hagens’ growing confidence and other observations from Bruins’ 1st road trip appeared first on Boston.com.

https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-bruins/2026/10/04/james-hagens-boston-bruins-nhl-hockey-power-play-mark-kastelic-mason-lohrei/

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It's unclear how many of the injured are children, but witnesses said most of the riders were kids.

https://nypost.com/2026/10/04/us-news/hayride-tractor-crashes-injuring-dozens-including-3-critically-at-upstate-ny-youth-outing/

#Post

"There are no words to fully describe the heartbreak of watching our daughter being hurt by someone entrusted to protect and serve our community," the Bonner family said.

https://nypost.com/2026/10/05/us-news/viral-video-captures-arizona-state-university-cheerleader-being-shoved-to-ground-pummeled-by-cops/

Investigators uncovered "concerning behaviors and statements" before the incident, including an interest in hazardous chemicals, explosives and violence, cops said.

https://nypost.com/2026/10/05/us-news/portland-teen-faces-terrorism-attempted-murder-charges-after-school-cafeteria-chemical-scare/

The 28-year-old lab worker was taken to hospital with symptoms of severe pneumonia and placed on a ventilator before dying two days later.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/world/asia/russian-researcher-feared-to-have-died-of-plague-after-lab-accident-20261005-p612wo.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_world

#brisbanetimes

This week, numerous roadworks are beginning across South Ribble including three lane closure.

https://www.lep.co.uk/news/traffic-and-travel/all-the-major-roadworks-starting-in-south-ribble-9264723

#chorley-guardian

Other than sealing a win against the Denver Broncos for the team, it might have been a personal mission for San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw to prove himself against his former team. As the face-off proved that bad blood still exists between Greenlaw and Denver, he dropped a strong claim during the post-game presser.  […]The post “Stuff I Wanna Have Back”: Dre Greenlaw Makes Regretful Statement After Sean Payton Addresses Verbal Altercation appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/nfl-active-news-san-francisco-49ers-stuff-i-wanna-have-back-dre-greenlaw-makes-regretful-statement-after-sean-payton-addresses-verbal-altercation/

On Friday, WA Police Minister Reece Whitby said the bar had been set “very high to be an excluded person, and for very good reason”.

https://www.theage.com.au/politics/western-australia/wa-greens-staffer-s-land-forces-ban-overturned-after-police-backflip-20261005-p612xa.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

After holding Zach Merrett to his contract, sacking your coach midway through the season and finishing dead last; the time for tough talk at Essendon is well and truly over.

https://www.smh.com.au/sport/afl/what-are-the-bombers-still-fighting-for-it-s-time-to-let-merrett-go-20261005-p612y4.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport

With most of the NFL's Week 4 schedule in the books, it is time to take a look at some of the biggest winners and losers from Sunday's action.  It was a tough day for some big-name quarterbacks, and a big day for some wide receivers.

https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/nfl_week_4_winners_losers_ceedee_lamb_dominates_justin_herbert_flops_again/s1_13132_44387561

#Yardbarker.com

NASCAR changed its playoff format to the Chase for the 2026 season. Going into the race in Vegas, the halfway mark of the Chase, voices around NASCAR as well as those in the garage don’t like the format. While the opposing opinions aren’t necessarily along the lines of support for the win-and-you’re-in format, there are […]The post “Working as It Was Intended to Work”– Chase Elliott Publicly Defends NASCAR Chase Rules Against Garage Skeptics appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/nascar-news-working-as-it-was-intended-to-work-chase-elliott-publicly-defends-nascar-chase-rules-against-garage-skeptics/

A first home buying couple purchased the well-presented house, which sold below its published reserve price.

https://www.theage.com.au/property/news/richmond-investment-property-sells-for-1-22m-down-220-000-from-six-years-ago-20261005-p612u0.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

The fitness influencer has not appeared in court in Queensland and will remain behind bars until Thursday as his business empire issued a statement about the allegations.

https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/sam-wood-stood-down-indefinitely-from-million-dollar-fitness-nutrition-empire-20261005-p612v9.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national

Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and around the world.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/australia-news-live-online-predators-use-gaming-to-target-aussie-children-reality-tv-star-arrested-over-domestic-violence-charges-20261005-p612sp.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

The seven-time F1 world champion recovered from a horrendous start to finish on the podium in Sepang

https://www.independent.co.uk/f1/lewis-hamilton-f1-malaysia-ferrari-bahrain-grand-prix-b3061107.html

#independent

Tony Romo may no longer be CBS’s top NFL analyst, but he’s likely still collecting a hefty share of the network’s money. According to The Athletic’s Andrew Marchand, Romo and CBS reached a financial settlement before Friday’s announcement that the two sides were parting ways, citing industry sources who weren’t authorized to discuss the private…

https://awfulannouncing.com/cbs/tony-romo-settlement-contract-andrew-marchand.html

#awfulannouncing

From personal best chasers to first-time distance runners, athletes took to one of Leeds' most iconic green spaces for three challenging routes organised by Run Nation

https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/whats-on/run-yorkshire-roundhay-park-leeds-5k-10k-half-marathon-october-2026-9264449

#roundhaytoday

The pioneering study aims to look at a new way of preventing cancer for those with an inherited genetic risk

https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/health/yorkshire-cancer-research-leeds-gp-9264451

#roundhaytoday

Yorkshire Evening Post readers told us what the one thing Leeds needs - and it’s no surprise that transport came up

https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/opinion/leeds-readers-reveal-the-one-thing-they-think-the-city-desperately-needs-and-its-not-a-surprise-9264550

#roundhaytoday

Hospital boss say it would cost more to repair and expand existing building than to build a new state-of-the-art site

https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/health/hospital-bradford-royal-infirmary-9264437

#roundhaytoday

This independent bookshop is perhaps a little different from your typical high street store

https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/business/leeds-bookshop-celebrates-almost-14-years-of-books-prints-and-unusual-finds-9246856

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Inspectors from the Food Safety Agency praised several Leeds restaurants and takeaways for their high standards of food safety in September

https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/lifestyle/food-and-drink/leeds-restaurants-food-safety-9255148

#roundhaytoday

The number of homes available to rent in the city has fallen according to new figures

https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/number-of-homes-available-to-rent-in-leeds-drops-55-per-cent-9263631

#roundhaytoday

The Illinois State Bar Association and the Chicago Bar Association released recommendations for judicial candidates running in the Nov. 3 election.

https://www.dailyherald.com/20261004/news/bar-associations-release-judicial-candidate-recommendations-ahead-of-nov-3-election/

#dailyherald

A triple boost for Leeds United’s next opponents Arsenal.

https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/sport/football/leeds-united/leeds-united-arsenal-ben-white-cristhian-mosquera-piero-hincapie-9264818

#beestontoday

The recipient of the practical joke is issuing an important warning to other men about an oft-overlooked, yet deadly disease.

https://nypost.com/2026/10/04/health/nipple-twisting-prank-between-friends-may-have-saved-mans-life/

#Post

Debris from a missing Ontario air ambulance that had been carrying six people, including four Canadians,
has been spotted off the coast of the United States.

https://globalnews.ca/news/12087090/debris-spotted-from-missing-ontario-air-ambulance/

#globalregina

Circular blowouts and wild weekly swings prove the league is volatile rather than uniformly elite, while Alabama looks like the real deal and Penn State hits reverse

https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/college-football-overreactions-results-week-5-sec-volatility-cfp-selection/

#CBSSports.com

Here's everything bettors need to know for when Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs visit Kirk Cousins and the Las Vegas Raiders in NFL Week 4

https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/chiefs-vs-raiders-odds-picks-prediction-spread-line-nfl-week-4-start-time-preview-best-bets/

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THE risk of fakes is threatening to derail ube’s global momentum, making traceability and authenticity certification critical in protecting the Philippines’ signature yam.

https://bworldonline.com/agribusiness/2026/10/04/784292/traceability-certification-deemed-key-to-growing-ubes-global-reach/

Angel Houle, who has never voted in a provincial election, is helping outfit First Nations' leaders with everything they need to get out the vote on Oct. 19.

https://globalnews.ca/news/12087080/alberta-first-nations-referendum/

#globalregina

Over the course of four years, the men illegally exported at least 41 poached bobcat pelts, according to prosecutors.The post NH men plead guilty to poaching bobcats, selling pelts in Canada appeared first on Boston.com.

https://www.boston.com/news/crime/2026/10/04/nh-men-plead-guilty-to-poaching-bobcats-selling-pelts-in-canada/

#boston