This terrifying abandoned mental health hospital was first opened in 1916 and closed in 2016 leaving it a vacant paradise for looters and vandals. Ridge Lea Asylum in Lancaster had a demolition request refused, despite Star Planning and Development describing how the building had been a vicious target of unlawful breaking, looting and vandalism. Now the ' Urbexcr ' group, who travel all across the UK venturing into interesting abandoned buildings, bravely went into the hospital to see what was left behind. The courageous pair claimed the place was "absolutely wrecked" as they snapped photos of broken windows and rotting walls. Photos from inside the huge abandoned asylum showed the aftermath of years of decay and vandalism – with rooms that look as if they'd been set on fire and walls stripped of copper wire. One of the explorers said: "Even though the place was absolutely destroyed it was still an interesting explore. There was so much natural decay and lots of history … [Read more...] about Inside abandoned mental asylum with doctors’ paper work on patients left strewn around
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Subway shooter Frank James pleads NOT GUILTY to federal terror charges after injuring two dozen people during attack in Brooklyn
The gunman who allegedly opened fire on a subway in Brooklyn before going on the run has pleaded not guilty. Frank James denied he took part in a terrorist attack, violence against a mass transportation system and discharging a firearm during a crime of violence. The accused shooter, 62, was hit with the federal terror charge by a grand jury last week. James also faces a second count of discharging a firearm during a c rime of violence over the April 12 attack in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. The federal charges have been filed in addition to prior counts filed against him by the southern district of New York. James will be tried on them separately. The earlier indictment accuses him of terrorist attacks or other violence against a mass transportation system, and carries a life sentence if James is convicted. Frank James denied he took part in a terrorist attack, violence against a mass transportation system and discharging a firearm during a crime of violence … [Read more...] about Subway shooter Frank James pleads NOT GUILTY to federal terror charges after injuring two dozen people during attack in Brooklyn
How a floating Bay Area ‘nautical slum’ fought the man, and won: Remembering the wild houseboat wars of Sausalito
Rows of pastel painted houseboats bobbing in their berths, the view stretching across the water to the mansions of Tiburon gleaming in the sun, as sailboats drift toward the Golden Gate Bridge — there’s no more iconic image of Sausalito than the postcard-perfect scene at Waldo Point Harbor. People have lived on these docks, occupying some of the most valuable waterfront in the world, for a century. But it was only after World War II that they became a prominent part of the culture here — and, for a long time, part of a violent conflict that encapsulated the ravages of gentrification like nowhere else. The trouble began when shipbuilders, out of work after the war, took to commandeering abandoned boats as their homes. Most of the increasingly well-heeled residents of Sausalito viewed the rickety vessels as an eyesore, not to mention a rallying point for drifters, artists, bohemians and anarchists. Efforts to “clean up” the docks would spark a decadeslong war over who had rights to the … [Read more...] about How a floating Bay Area ‘nautical slum’ fought the man, and won: Remembering the wild houseboat wars of Sausalito
The Kray twins’ final days – wife Frances ‘murder’ confession, prison release and deaths
Ronnie and Reggie Kray had a bond that could never be broken - but would ultimately lead to their downfall. The identical twins brothers, who were born in the East End of London in 1933, loved Hollywood gangster movies and desired to be both feared and famous . In the words of Ronnie: "In the 60s, the Beatles and the Stones ruled the music world; Carnaby Street ruled the fashion world and me and Reg ruled London. We were f***ing untouchable." A new ITV documentary airing tonight, Secrets of the Krays, follows the rise, reign and fall of Britain's most notorious gangsters with never-before-seen evidence and candid interviews from friends, former gangsters and relatives. The Kray twins committed murder, armed robbery, arson and ran protection rackets while mixing with big name celebs such as Diana Dors, Frank Sinatra, Judy Garland and Barbara Windsor. They became underworld icons and ruled London's East End for almost two decades - until they were finally banged up for … [Read more...] about The Kray twins’ final days – wife Frances ‘murder’ confession, prison release and deaths
‘My anorexia got worse’: NHS delays are danger to patients
19-year-old Jenny Tan has struggled with eating disorder since 2015 (Image: Press Handout) Sign up for our news briefing, including a daily special Russia-Ukraine edition SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Figures show there has been a dramatic surge in the number of those aged 18 and under seeking treatment since the start of the pandemic. Related articles Airport 'chaos' as passengers burst into tears with 'mile-long' queues House price crash fears: Millions face owning unsellable homes Experts have told of high-risk children being sent home with gastric feeding tubes when they would previously have been kept in hospital, patients being turned away because they are "not thin enough" and youngsters being sent to … [Read more...] about ‘My anorexia got worse’: NHS delays are danger to patients
Buffalo mass shooting LIVE news – New York victims named & Governor Kathy Hochul slams Twitch over Payton Gendron vid
THE New York victims of the Buffalo mass shooting have been named. The 10 who were killed were identified as one victim, security guard Aaron Salter Jr, is remembered for his heroic final act of bravery . This comes as New York Gov Kathy Hochul slammed Twitch over a reported live stream of the Buffalo mass shooting on Saturday. Suspect Payton Gendron, 18, reportedly streamed on the platform as he opened fire at Tops Friendly Market. "The fact that this act of barbarism, this execution of innocent human beings could be live-streamed on social media platforms and not taken down within a second says to me that there is a responsibility out there ... to ensure that such hate cannot populate these sites," Hochul said in a press conference on Saturday. According to Twitch, the company took down the Livestream less than two minutes after the shooting started. “We are devastated to hear about the shooting that took place this afternoon in Buffalo, New York ,” Twitch said to … [Read more...] about Buffalo mass shooting LIVE news – New York victims named & Governor Kathy Hochul slams Twitch over Payton Gendron vid