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A DAD converted his barn into a palace of mind-bending art that leaves visitors both dizzy and amazed. David Hollowell has spent years filling his barn with 3D optical illusion murals as his daughter shares his wonderful work on TikTok . The 71-year-old who fell off a roof in 2021 and suffered severe brain injuries is now learning how to speak again. He has since been struggling with aphasia which affected his ability to speak and write. But this hasn't stopped him from dedicating his time to creating an immersive, electric and whimsical art space - all in his own barn. The door leading into the magical room has "Enchanted Hanging Garden Of Unearthly Delights" painted on its front, which is just a glimpse into what's to come. READ MORE WORLD NEWS LUCKY NUG I made shock discovery after finding a rock - I was stunned how much it's worth HAIR RAISER My hair clip split my head open & left with staples - don't … [Read more...] about My dad converted his barn into a mind-bending ‘palace’ – people who visit say it hurts their brain

Ted Vines was killed in a car crash along a country road in Lincolnshire (Image: Lincolnshire Police / Lincolnshire Echo) 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 A distraught father who caused the death of his 12-year-old son in a high-speed car crash cried in court as he was spared jail Lincoln Crown Court heard how Paul Vines, 47, will "never forgive himself" for his actions before losing control of his Ford Galaxy, which collided with a Mercedes-Benz A220 . Related articles Family of woman jailed for waving cyclist into fatal crash lash out Boy, 13, fighting for his life after being hit by vehicle A court heard Vines' son Ted suffered a head injury and was declared dead at the scene on the B1190 in Bardney, … [Read more...] about Dad cries in court as he’s spared jail over his son’s death in high-speed crash

Prince Harry has made a surprise appearance at the High Court in London as legal proceedings began in a phone-tapping and privacy case involving Associated Newspapers Limited (ANL). It is believed to be the first time the Duke of Sussex has been back in the UK since the funeral last September of his grandmother, the Queen. The 38-year-old prince is among a group of seven high-profile claimants including singer Sir Elton John and his husband filmmaker David Furnish, actresses Liz Hurley and Sadie Frost, Baroness Doreen Lawrence and Liberal Democrat politician Sir Simon Hughes. They are all making accusations against the publisher of the Daily Mail newspaper. They allege they have been victims of "abhorrent criminal activity" and "gross breaches of privacy" by Associated Newspapers - and announced in October they were bringing claims for misuse of private information against ANL, also the publisher of The Mail On Sunday and MailOnline. The alleged unlawful acts, said to … [Read more...] about Prince Harry makes surprise appearance at High Court for phone-tapping and privacy case

Barclays has announced plans to shut 14 more branches across the country. The latest wave of closures affecting banks in England and Wales is set to take place in June in another blow to the high street, with more and more firms relying on the internet to provide their services. This comes following the announcement that an additional 55 branches would close their doors by the end of 2023, five of which have already shut – meaning at least 69 branches will shut this year alone. READ MORE: Six children die following horrific car crash after vehicle 'veers off road and flips' But the news will leave customers requiring face-to-face support worried, and some will be left with few options if their branch is shutting. To temporarily resolve the issue, Barclays is running pop-up sites and has also announced plans to open new "banking pods", semi-permanent hubs that can easily be moved to different locations to meet demand. There are currently 200 pop-up sites across the … [Read more...] about Barclays closing lots more UK branches in fresh blow to high street – here’s the full list

Map of Antipolo City LUCENA CITY – Police anti-narcotics operatives seized over P3 million worth of “shabu” (crystal meth) from two alleged “high-value” targets in the government’s illegal drug war in Antipolo City, Rizal province early Monday, March 27. Col. Dominic Baccay, Rizal police chief, said Frenlie Paolo Valledor, 36, and Ailyn Daep, 46, both local residents, were arrested at 4:41 a.m. after they allegedly sold shabu to a poseur buyer in Barangay (village) Dalig. The operatives confiscated from the suspects four plastic sachets and five knot-tied plastics containing shabu weighing a total of 500 grams. The illegal drugs have an estimated Dangerous Drugs Board value of P3,400,000. Baccay lauded the operatives behind the successful operation against illegal drug traffickers in the province. The suspects were detained and will face criminal charges for violating Republic Act 9165 or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002. INQ RELATED STORY: … [Read more...] about 2 ‘high-value’ drug suspects yield P3.4-M meth in Antipolo City

Elton John arrived at the London High Courts Prince Harry and Elton's husband David Furnish are among those on the list to bring the claim against ANL in October for misuse of private information. (Image: GETTY) 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 Sir Elton John , 76, is among the individuals suing Associated Newspapers Ltd (ANL), publishers of the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday. The Your Song hitmaker arrived in a grey suit and was escorted into the courtroom as paparazzi surrounded his car. Prince Harry and Elton's husband David Furnish are among those on the list to bring the claim against ANL in October for misuse of private information. Their lawyers said at that time the group had "become aware of compelling and highly distressing … [Read more...] about Sir Elton John struggles as he joins Prince Harry at High Court while car is surrounded

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 9 Mass shooters have killed hundreds of people throughout U.S. history in realms like stores, theaters and workplaces, but it is in schools and colleges where the carnage reverberates perhaps most keenly — places filled with children of tender ages, older students aspiring to new heights and the teachers planting the seeds of knowledge, their journeys all cut short. If a mass shooting is defined as resulting in the death of four or more people, not including the perpetrator, 175 people have died in 15 such events connected to U.S. schools and colleges — from 1999's Columbine High School massacre to Monday's shooting in Nashville, Tennessee. That's according to a database compiled by The Associated Press, USA Today and Northeastern University, in addition to other AP reporting: THE COVENANT SCHOOL, March 2023, 6 dead A 28-year-old female shooter … [Read more...] about Mass school shootings kill 175 from Columbine to Nashville

Suburban Republicans on last week continued their opposition to housing legislation, but were out-voted by majority Democrats in a key legislative committee. The GOP members of the legislative Planning and Development Committee first rejected Gov. Ned Lamont's proposed incentives to support affordable housing units Friday, then voted against the panel's legislation aimed at rewarding towns and cities that support transit-oriented development. But with a 13-8 Democratic majority on the panel, the bills head next to the Senate and House of Representatives, respectively. Opposition to the bills, during a three-hour-long meeting that ended the committee's bill-writing for the session, was led by Sen. Ryan Fazio of Greenwich and Rep. Joe Zullo of East Haven, the top Republicans on the panel, along with Sen. Tony Hwang of Fairfield. "We all agree that improving the stock of affordable housing in the state is an important goal," Fazio said of Lamont's proposal, aimed at increasing … [Read more...] about Affordable housing in CT has been a problem. This solution is being discussed.

Actress Jane Seymour 's oceanfront mansion in Malibu, CA , is available to rent for $100,000 a month. And yes, that is the correct number of zeroes. Available now through May, according to the listing, the seven-bedroom beauty sits high atop a bluff and boasts 6,326 square feet. The listing also notes that if you want to rent the home for just a month, the rate jumps to $125,000 a month. Understandably, the house is being shown to prequalified tenants only. The “Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman” actress purchased the property in 1994 for $3.4 million, according to Dirt . Since then, the British native is said to have rented it out for specialty events, and she even allowed bands like The Cure and Radiohead to record their albums in the scenic spot. The "entertainer's dream estate" features seven bedrooms and many luxury finishes throughout the recently remodeled space. A cozy living room has a wood-burning fireplace and sliders that open to a private terrace, where … [Read more...] about You Can Rent Actress Jane Seymour’s Malibu Mansion for an Astonishing $100K a Month

Fire crews tackling a blaze in Cardiff (Image: Wales Online) 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 A city shopping centre has been evacuated as fire crews tackled a huge blaze in a neighbouring car park. Emergency services descended on the multi-storey next to Capitol Centre in Cardiff city centre. Shoppers reported a "thick rancid smell and plumes of smoke" moments after the fire started, followed by several loud bangs. Related articles Passengers evacuated from Heathrow as 'fire alarm sounded' Bordeaux town hall set on fire as pension protests continue in France Shoppers were evacuated from Capitol Centre, home to several high street brands, which is next to the car park. People using the gym in the centre … [Read more...] about Cardiff shopping centre evacuated as fire crews tackle huge blaze