Bristol, Connecticut, police ambush suspect was Facebook friends with officer he's accused of killing

A rogue property dealer pocketed £100,000 from a house sale after buying it with a government Covid loan his companies weren’t eligible for.

Humza Yousaf has written to the UK Health Secretary Steve Barclay asking for more funding to help avert industrial action later this winter.

A Halloween-themed event hosted by a Larkhall opticians raised the spirits of the town this month, as well as more than £900 for a children’s hospital charity.

Rihanna looked nothing short of sensational in a black thigh-skimming minidress, which showcased her toned legs, while attending a party hosted by her boyfriend A$AP Rocky at The Fleur Room lounge in West Hollywood.The Grammy winner and rapper, both 34, who welcomed their first child together in May, held hands as they exited the same luxury black SUV and walked toward the swanky cocktail lounge on Friday night. For their date night, the Diamonds hitmaker paired her velvet frock with a long silver necklace, long jacket, and a pair of sky-high stilettos with straps that laced up to her knees. Happy couple: Rihanna looked nothing short of sensational in a black thigh-skimming minidress, which showcased her toned legs, while attending a party hosted by her boyfriend A$AP Rocky at The Fleur Room lounge in West HollywoodMeanwhile, her man kept his look simple in a black leather jacket, white button-down and light-wash blue jeans. Earlier this week, the Fenty Beauty founder compared the early months of motherhood to 'tripping on acid every day.'  While reflecting on her life new life as a mom, the Umbrella crooner admitted that 'motherhood is a whole other beast.' 'Life starts over when you become a parent, it's life that you've never known before,' explained the Ocean's Eight actress.  New chapter: Earlier this week, the Fenty Beauty founder compared the early months of motherhood to 'tripping on acid every day' Funny: While reflecting on her life new life as a mom, the Umbrella crooner admitted that 'motherhood is a whole other beast'The performer added: 'The beginning is like your tripping acid every day.

A selection of 'much-needed' family homes have gone on the market at a new Irvine estate.

Chloe Madeley has opened up about how "devastated" she was to be moving back in with her parents after the birth of her first child.

Fuming Glen Kamara reportedly had a "disagreement" with under pressure Rangers boss Gio van Bronckhorst following the full-time whistle against St Mirren.

Christmas-themed romantic comedy and every festive season, the star-studded film graces screens around the world. 20 years after having made the film, Martine shared that she still pinches herself that she was able to be a part of the “stellar cast” and why she thinks the film continues to be such a classic.“People speak about it with such love and warmth that it is contagious,” Martine shared when asked if she ever gets fed up of seeing the film on screen every year.“You feel proud and you feel the warmth back from the public.

Stacey Solomon, 33, scornfully told the world she couldn't understand why men like Matt cheat on their partners, in reference to the shamed 44-year-old getting busted for kissing aide Gina Coladangelo during the pandemic.The faux pas had taken place despite the former Health Secretary having a wife of 15 years.Stacey addressed the issue in a rant on Loose Women, arguing that he shouldn't have accepted the lucrative offer to appear on the ITV show in the first place."He's sitting there, I dunno, like I love my grandma, I didn't get to see her for two and a half years and I wasn't snogging her!" the former X-Factor star exclaimed."I almost feel like it's a bit of a kick in the face!" she added.After it emerged that Matt was reportedly receiving around £400,000 for his appearance in the jungle, Nadia Sawalha agreed, branding him a "hapless fool".Yet their co-star Carol McGiffin insisted: "He's not a fool. He's doing a party political broadcast still, while he's in there.""It shouldn't be allowed.

South Lanarkshire school children have been deemed as good ambassadors for the council on account of their climate change and sustainability work.

Alessandra Ambrosio wowed onlookers as she strolled onto the red carpet during the annual Baby2Baby Gala in Los Angeles on Saturday night.The legendary supermodel, 40, showcased her ample bust and slender physique in a s strapless sequin gown.The glitzy garment clung tightly to Alessandra's cinched waist and flowed to the floor. Wow! Alessandra Ambrosio wowed onlookers as she strolled onto the red carpet during the annual Baby2Baby Gala in Los Angeles on Saturday nightHer blush toned dress complimented her sun-kissed glow as she posed for photographers ahead of the festivities.Her light brown hair was swept to one side and worn in effortless beach waves.

Dave Chappelle's controversial return to Saturday Night Live finally took place this weekend after a swirl of rumors that some writers were boycotting his episode.However there were no signs of any strife onscreen during the rollicking episode, where Dave, 49, hilariously sent up Game Of Thrones prequel House Of The Dragon. He even brought back a medieval fantasy version of his iconic Chappelle's Show character Tyrone Biggums, a crack addict constantly scratching his neck.The character eventually takes flight on a dragon - only to hear sirens behind him and complain: 'No matter how high I fly, they always find you, don't they?' Iconic: Dave Chappelle brought back his Chappelle's Show character Tyrone Biggums, a crack addict constantly scratching his neck, for this week's Saturday Night LiveAfter a hot-button comedy monologue where he sent up Kanye West's antisemitism row and Donald Trump, Dave appeared as himself to introduce some sketches.He pitched the House Of The Dragon sketch as a sneak peek of the upcoming second season, which is already in the works.

The release of Aaron Carter memoir has been temporarily postponed following backlash from the late star's management and ex-girlfriend Hilary Duff, who slammed it as a 'heartless money grab.'The memoir, titled Aaron Carter: An Incomplete Story Of An Incomplete Life, was slated for a November 15 release, which was 10 days after he was found dead at him home at the age of 34. Andy Symonds, the author who co-wrote the book with Carter, hit back at criticism in an exclusive statement to DailyMail.com on Friday. Postponed: The release of Aaron Carter memoir has been temporarily postponed following backlash from the late star's management and ex-girlfriend Hilary Duff, who slammed it as a 'heartless money grab' In a statement to ET, attorney Scott Atherton, founder of Atherton Galardi Mullen & Reeder PLLC and who represents Ballast Books and author Andy Symonds, maintained Carter wanted his story told 'with all its beauty and rawness.'But with the family having just begun to grieving process Atherton said the decision was made to 'put the book on hold for the time being.' 'Out of respect for the Carter family, my client has decided to defer the further release of the book at this time,' the statement read, adding, 'Mr.

Miranda Kerr was a feast for the eyes as the legendary Victoria's Secret Angel hit the red carpet at the star-studded 2022 Baby2Baby Gala in Los Angeles on Saturday night.The Sydney native, 39, sizzled in a strapless blue velvet gown with a corset-style bodice that cinched in her already trim waistline. Miranda put on a cozy display on the red carpet with her husband Evan Spiegel, who looked dapper in a black tuxedo for the annual soiree. Stunner: Miranda Kerr was a feast for the eyes as the legendary Victoria's Secret Angel hit the red carpet at the star-studded 2022 Baby2Baby Gala in Los Angeles on Saturday nightMiranda's form-fitting dress flowed to the floor and highlighted her ample bust.She added height to her 5foot9inch frame by slipping into a pair of silver sandals.  The runway maven's light brown tresses were swept over one shoulder and worn in bombshell curls.The seemingly ageless beauty dusted a bright pink blush on her cheeks that flattered her porcelain complexion.  Lovebirds: Miranda put on a cozy display on the red carpet with her husband Evan Spiegel, who looked dapper in a black tuxedo for the annual soiree Miranda's makeup artist swiped shimmery brown shadow across her lids and placed individual lashes at the corner of her eyes to make her blue peepers pop.To frame her infectious smile, her pout was painted a glossy mauve shade.A diamond choker necklace rested atop her collarbones and she carried a glitzy rhinestone clutch.Kim Kardashian, who has four children with her scandal-struck ex-husband Kanye West, is this year's honoree at the star-studded bash presented by Paul Mitchell.

The shooting deaths of two Connecticut officers and wounding of a third punctuated an especially violent week for police across the U.S. and fit into a grim pattern: Even as more officers left their jobs in the past two years, the number targeted and killed rose. According to organizations that track violence against police, 56 officers have been killed by gunfire this year — 14% more than this time last year and about 45% ahead of 2020's pace.The country is on track for the deadliest year since 67 officers were killed in 2016.

The Tunnel to Towers Foundation is stepping up to take care of the family of a heroic fallen Connecticut officer, Sgt. Dustin Demonte, after he was killed responding to a fake 911 call.  "We made a promise to our first responders and most certainly our police officers that if you leave, you give your kids a kiss goodbye and you don't come home, we're going to make sure that we take care of your families who are left behind. And that's exactly what we're going to do for Sgt.

shooting.Nicholas Brutcher, 35 was seen brandishing a handgun at a wedding in a Facebook post from 2016, while also posed with a hunting rifle and shovel in another.Brutcher, who was apparently a beer-drinking, divorced dad described as "rowdy" by his neighbours is said to have lured the officers with a phoney call to emergency services.READ MORE: Chilling 'Michael Myers' sighting solved as masked man with bloody knife tackled by cops One neighbour describing the alleged cop-killer, from Connecticut, United States, said: "Nick was the big, rowdy one. He was the big, funny one, a big teddy bear.

People who knew Nicholas Brutcher, the suspect in the killing of two Connecticut police officers, described him as "rowdy" and "always drinking."  In an interview with the New York Post, a neighbor of his brother, Nathaniel Brutcher, said that "Nick was the big rowdy one." The woman added that Nicholas, who the Post said was a divorced father, was a "big teddy bear."  Another neighbor told the outlet that Nicholas would visit his brother and that he was "always drinking."  "I don’t know much about [Nicholas], except he drinks a lot," he said. "The dude’s always drinking. He’d be around, checking on his brother." The same neighbor described Nathaniel Brutcher as a "man-child" who he claimed was into drugs.

Retired Connecticut Police Sgt. John Krupinsky spoke out Friday about the harm facing law enforcement officials after two officers were killed in an alleged ambush late Wednesday night.  The two Bristol Police Department officers, Sgt. Dustin Demonte and deputy Alex Hazmy, were shot and killed while responding to a domestic dispute call between two brothers.