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News24
14-07-2025
- News24
‘We just want peace,' say Mitchells Plain residents, calling for end to ‘free-flowing guns'
Mitchells Plain residents want police to carry out visible patrols every day and not only when there are mass shootings. Lisalee Solomons/News24 Be among those who shape the future with knowledge. Uncover exclusive stories that captivate your mind and heart with our FREE 14-day subscription trial. Dive into a world of inspiration, learning, and empowerment. You can only trial once.
Times
09-07-2025
- Automotive
- Times
Can I change my car's wheel if I've lost the locking wheel nut key?
Q. Can I change my car's wheel if I've lost my locking wheel nut key? If not, what should I do if I get stranded at the roadside?S L-B, Bridport A. Locking wheel nuts aren't usually part of the manufacturer's original equipment. As a rule in the UK, they are fitted during the vehicle's pre-delivery preparation as a measure to combat alloy wheel and tyre theft, a problem that used to be widespread in Britain. A car left on bricks with its wheels missing was once a relatively common sight, but this practice has been all but stamped out since the introduction of wheel security devices. In fact, they are so effective that when the supplied removal device, or 'key', is misplaced, it can become a real challenge to get the wheels off. • Car Clinic: Help! The battery in my electric car is flat and I'm locked out All AA patrols are equipped with and trained to use specialist locking-wheel-nut removal tools. These kits contain a number of different fittings to get around the security devices, but it's a skilled job that takes time to master and execute at the roadside. It also usually results in irreparable damage to the locking nuts or devices. This is why we urge all drivers to check before a journey they have their locking wheel nut keys stored safely in their cars. • Car Clinic: Does a car's colour affect its resale value? There's another issue. While one of our patrols will endeavour to remove the locking device, carrying out that operation on the hard shoulder of a motorway or a busy A-road isn't usually possible, so the first course of action would be a recovery to a safe location, adding delay to the whole process. Car Clinic: How can I tell how old my tyres are? My advice, if you know you've lost your wheel nut key, is to visit a reputable garage or tyre retailer to have the locking devices professionally removed and replaced with new ones, complete with the removal tool or key. New security kits usually come with two keys, so you can keep one in the car and the spare at Carter, technical expert, the AA Post your motoring questions below or send to carclinic@
CBS News
04-07-2025
- CBS News
Deputies stepping up patrols in Colorado's Arapahoe County solely for firework-related calls and complaints
During the 4th of July holiday, dispatch centers are inundated with 911 calls with complaints about illegal fireworks. Because of the high call volume, the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office is stepping up patrols solely for firework-related calls and complaints. A file photo shows fireworks going off in a neighborhood. CBS Through Saturday, July 5, four deputies will be patrolling communities, looking for illegal firework activity and responding to firework calls and complaints. "Our job for the night, is to respond to all those firework calls to alleviate the normal patrol deputies from having to respond to that, so they can go to their priority calls and ultimately, just give the community a bigger helping hand," said Deputy Griffin Lindberg with the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office. The county's 911 dispatch usually gets between 700 and 800 calls per day, but those numbers nearly double on July 4. Last year, more than 1,100 calls came in. In 2023, nearly 1,300 calls came in. "Which is quite a bit, especially when just your average patrolman, your deputy, is having to respond to those and normal calls for service," said Lindberg. Deputy Griffin Lindberg talks to a resident. CBS The additional deputies will be enforcing all local and state firework laws. A good rule of thumb is, if it leaves the ground or explodes, it's illegal, including firecrackers, mortars and bottle rockets. Sparklers, ground spinners and other noisemakers without explosion are legal. "Those laws have put in place for a reason. So, it's to keep everyone safe, and that's our primary concern, is safety, education and then enforcing those laws. If those aren't met, and if you can't do things in a safe way or legal way, then action needs to be taken," said Lindberg. Lindberg said his hope is to inform educate the public, and most importantly, keep people safe. "When an irresponsible party gets a hold of a firework, or, you know, alcohol is involved, and some bad decisions are possibly made with those illegal fireworks that could mean someone's life, which we want to stop before that happens," said Lindberg. CBS Lindberg believes having a law enforcement presence deters illegal firework activity, but also sends a strong message. "We're not out here to be the bad people. We're not out here to bust every single person that has a firework in their possession," said Lindberg. "But if you can't do things in a safe way or legal way, then action needs to be taken, and hopefully that preserves property and life." "I think the more safety we have in our neighborhood, the better," said Dusty Jessen, an Arapahoe County resident. "We hear about kids getting hurt, we hear about fires being started, and we want people to have fun, but we also want people to be safe, so if that's what the deputies are doing, I think it's great." For more information about Fireworks in Arapahoe County, including when and when not to call 911, click here.
CNN
13-06-2025
- Politics
- CNN
How Trump pressure sparked a Canadian border crackdown
The U.S.-Canada border is now the focus of heightened patrols and billion-dollar upgrades. CNN's Paula Newton reports on how fentanyl fears and political fallout triggered a major Canadian security shift.
CNN
13-06-2025
- Politics
- CNN
How Trump pressure sparked a Canadian border crackdown
The U.S.-Canada border is now the focus of heightened patrols and billion-dollar upgrades. CNN's Paula Newton reports on how fentanyl fears and political fallout triggered a major Canadian security shift.
