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In the late afternoon, Highland Avenue came alive with families playing catch, neighbors walking dogs together, children biking and skateboarding. AdvertisementA view of Highland Avenue, where several homes at the base of the street were spared by the fire. “From the moment we moved in, we knew this was different.”The tight bonds that Highland Avenue bred are a driving force behind the rebuilding efforts. AdvertisementGilien Silsby grew up in Altadena a few blocks away, and moved into a home on Highland Avenue 25 years ago. On Highland Avenue, the base of the block is mostly intact but as the street ascends toward the foothills, homes disappear.

“He appeared to be helping me with my career and future employment,” the woman said. “He wanted us to tell our fellow students about his company and needed us to help publicize his events. “I’m scared that while I sleep something like this may happen again,” she added. “How can I be sure that I’m safe?”The judge who sentenced Mr. Xu at Woolwich Crown Court in southeast London said he was an “incredibly dangerous man” who had committed “calculated and planned” offenses that he recorded for his own enjoyment. Addressing Mr. Xu directly, Judge Christopher Grout said: “You are a sexual predator who would gain the trust and confidence of women before raping and sexually abusing them.

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Awad Abdel Samad, 24, of Weatherbury Talbot Road, Westminster, received his life sentence with a minimum term of 27 years for the murder of 19-year-old Mohamed Abdi. The attack took place on June 4, 2024, at the junction with Edgware Road, Westminster. Abdi, driving a Porsche Cayenne, flashed his lights at the back of Samad's Seat Leon. From the moment the Porsche's lights flashed, the fatal attack took just 25 seconds to unfold. Police were called at 10.40pm on June 4, 2024, to reports of a fight on Bell Street, at the junction with Edgware Road.

Paris Smith LLP made its debut on the prestigious list for its excellence in corporate and commercial deals. READ MORE: Law firm partner named to panel protecting some of society's most vulnerableParis Smith was commended for its "technical expertise, commercial acumen, and client-centric approach." (Image: Paris Smith)Paris Smith was commended for its "technical expertise, commercial acumen, and client-centric approach." The firm's head of corporate, commercial, and finance, James McNeil, said: "Being recognised by The Times as one of the UK’s best law firms is a proud moment for all in the department. Paris Smith’s corporate team has advised on more than 60 transactions in the past year, including several high-profile regional deals.

Cumbria secured fourth place in a list of top seasonal destinations, according to a survey of more than 12,000 people by holidaycottages.co.uk. The poll revealed the most-loved UK spots for autumn stays, highlighting the joy of vibrant landscapes, fresh walks, and cosy fireside evenings. Joby Mussell, chief commercial officer at holidaycottages.co.uk, said: "Now is a great time for holidaymakers to explore the happiest and most affordable destinations the UK has to offer out of season. Other destinations in the top ten included North Yorkshire, Suffolk, Argyll and Bute, the Isle of Anglesey, and Gwynedd in Wales. Holidaycottages.co.uk reported a rise in October half-term bookings compared to last year, marking autumn as an increasingly popular season for UK travellers.

The 2025 Camping and Glamping awards by Campsites.co.uk highlights some of the best camping, glamping and touring sites the UK has to offer. From peaceful off-grid campsites to stylish glamping escapes with hot tubs, there’s an outdoorsy holiday to suit everyone. Offering ‘camping with a twist’, Hill Farm Camping in Mill Road, Great Bardfield has been named runner up for Best Family Campsite in the East of England. Hill Farm also offers rides across the beautiful local countryside on specially designed, wheelchair friendly trailers. Hill Farm Camping has an impressive 4.91 star rating on its travel listing, with 100 per cent of reviewers saying they would recommend it.

The Guardian leads on the BBC's apology to Donald Trump, external for the edited video clip on Panorama, and its rejection of demands for compensation. The paper notes it remains to be seen how Trump will respond. The paper leads on the thousands of documents released by US lawmakers related to the convicted sex offender, including testimony from the ex-prince's accuser, Virginia Giuffre. The Daily Mail leads on a report into the murder of the 10-year-old schoolgirl, Sara Sharif. Animal rights campaigners are warning that hundreds of pigs in the New Forest are under siege from "smartphone-brandishing piggy tourists", according to a report in the Times, external.

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Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Email * SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy noticeOpenAI chief executive Sam Altman and his husband Oliver Mulherin have backed a controversial startup investing in genetically engineering babies to eliminate hereditary diseases. Gene editing to create a baby is illegal in the US, UK, and many countries around the world, with critics arguing it is unethical and unsafe. Armstrong backed investing in gene editing, arguing that it was necessary to eliminate preventable diseases. “More than 300 million people globally live with genetic disease,” he said to The Times.

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After vigorous and partially successful attempts to save modern languages degrees at Cardiff University and the University of Aberdeen in the past two years, linguists are now called upon to point out the equally obvious folly of cutting modern languages at the universities of Nottingham and Leicester. That bombshell came hot on the heels of news from the University of Leicester of the proposed closure of modern languages and the withdrawal of all courses from next year. Expertise in languages and cultures is also essential for security in a world of collapsing multilateralism and heightening global tension. Charles Burdett is professor of Italian and director of the Institute of Languages, Cultures and Societies at the School of Advanced Study, University of London. Emma Cayley is professor of Medieval French at the University of Leeds and chair of the University Council For Languages (UCFL).

In the California desert, wealthy women are paying eye-watering amounts of money to have their intimate areas covered by fruits, vegetables and flowers. 'The biological clock may be finite, but your sexuality — arousal — is infinite,' the event host, Pamela Madsen, told the LA Times. According to the Times, the goal is to help women overcome possible intimacy issues, insecurities, aid in trauma processing or help to improve their sex lives. Some clients were therapists looking to further their own knowledge to help clients in what has been dubbed 'sexological bodywork,' a form of body-based sex therapy. But Madsen said she urges clients to partake in the week-long retreat, costing from $8,000 to $18,000.