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Image Credit: Getty Images More than two years after Duane “Dog The Bounty Hunter“ Chapman lost his wife, Beth Chapman, to cancer, the bounty hunter and reality television star is now a married man again. He and Francie Frane tied the knot on September 2, 2021. Dog lost Beth in 2019 after her cancer returned and struck up the relationship in the spring of 2020. By May, Dog had proposed. “I think I had gone to pick up some food, and then when I came back, he had all the lights turned down with just a few lights on and a…

Modular Robotics MarketAccording to Future Market Insights, the modular robotic market is poised for significant growth, with its size expected to increase from USD 12.69 billion in 2024 to USD 66.42 billion by 2034. Over the next decade, an extraordinary 18.0% CAGR in the demand for modular robotics is projected to drive the expansion, which had seen a CAGR of 16.3% between 2019 and 2023.Increasing demand for automation across industries is driving the adoption of modular robotics. Companies seeking adaptability and connectivity in their operations are increasingly turning to modular robotics for streamlined and smart manufacturing. Modular robotic systems’ scalability…

Location : The M25 anticlockwise between junctions J5 and J4 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed. Reason : Vehicle fire. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 17:15 and 17:30 on 21 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:15 and 17:30 on 21 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 20 minutes against expected traffic. Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed. Source link

Ball Park opened to customers on Saturday (July 19), offering guests a range of football themed activities. The venue describe itself as the “first of its kind in Sussex” with a range of “state-of-the-art” football technology. Technology includes the ‘Icon Football Ring’ which allows players to replicate match-realistic moves, passing the ball round an interactive ring to test their close control, passing accuracy, and awareness. Guests can also try the precision wall, which features a range of games using interactive boards to practice their skills. The site also has two foot-pool areas, a tennis foot court, 10m sprint lane, speed…

Freelancers and sole traders, take note: a major tax deadline is just around the corner.July 31 marks the second ‘payment on account’ deadline for the year, and it applies to self-employed workers with tax bills over £1,000. This isn’t a date to miss since HMRC is now charging a steep 8.25% interest on late payments. And beyond the financial repercussions, missing this deadline may flag your business for closer scrutiny from HMRC.What is a tax Payment on Account — and does it apply to you?Payments on account are advance payments you make twice a year towards your Self Assessment tax bill.…

Planning consents for home improvement and extensions have fallen to their lowest level in a decade, according to new analysis by Savills. The number of planning consents for householder developments in England totalled 151,177 in the 12 months to March 2025, finds Savills. This is 27% below the preceding 10-year average, and -8% down on the year. This comes despite housing transactions increasing by +24% over the same period (Q1 2025 vs Q1 2024). Historically, there tends to be one approval for every five residential housing transactions, but this fell to one approval for every 6.8 transactions in 2024. Graph…

Key takeaways from July’s House Price Index: The average asking price of a home has dropped by 1.2% this month, to £373,709 This is the largest July price drop in over 20 years London has seen the biggest regional price falls (-1.5%), driven by Inner London in particular (-2.1%) Despite the price drop, buyer activity remains strong, with sales agreed 5% higher than at this time last year Following record-breaking house prices seen in the Spring, average asking prices have fallen by 1.2% in July (-£4,531). While there’s usually a seasonal dip in prices at this time of year, this…

Location : The A14 eastbound between junctions J55 Copdock and J56 Ipswich Docks. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:00 and 10:15 on 21 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 20 minutes against expected traffic. Source link

HM Land Registry has released its Annual Report and Accounts for 2024–25, showcasing major strides in enhancing service delivery and advancing digital transformation. The report outlines how the organisation has significantly improved its services to better meet customer needs, all while safeguarding the security and accuracy of property ownership records that support around £9 trillion in property assets across England and Wales. Simon Hayes, chief executive and chief land registrar, said: “We know how important it is that everyone can rely on HM Land Registry to ensure their property ownership records are secure and accurate. This is fundamental in helping…

The Environment Secretary, Steve Reed, criticised the pay package for Lawrence Gosden, branding it “outrageous”. According to Southern Water’s annual report, Mr Gosden, who has been at the helm since 2022, was awarded £691,000 this year as part of a long-term incentive plan. This is in addition to his fixed pay of £687,000, bringing his total earnings to more than £1 million. Environment Secretary told the BBC’s Sunday With Laura Kuenssberg: “Trust between the customers and the water companies is at the lowest point probably ever, and by paying their senior executives rises of that kind, what message are they…