Ladysmith Gazette’s pick of the top 5 local and international news stories of today

1. Petrol price to increase on Wednesday

Disappointing news for Ladysmith motorists is that the price of petrol will increase at midnight on Wednesday (September 6).

Read full story: Petrol price to increase on Wednesday

2. Ladysmith and Bergville rapists sentenced to ‘hard time’ in prison

Two accused were recently sentenced for rape in two separate incidents in Bergville and Ladysmith.

Read full story: Ladysmith and Bergville rapists sentenced to ‘hard time’ in prison

3. Grandparents Day at Hamilton Prep

The pre-primary pupils at Hamilton Preparatory recently let their grandparents know just how much they mean to them, through song.

Read full story: Grandparents Day at Hamilton Prep

4. Record-breaking NASA astronaut coming back to Earth

A record-shattering NASA astronaut is set to return to Earth on Saturday, finishing a 288-day mission that put her over the top as the American who has spent the most cumulative amount of time in space.

Read full story: Record-breaking NASA astronaut coming back to Earth

5. Suspect charged over French girl’s wedding disappearance

A man has been charged with kidnapping and placed in provisional detention in connection with the disappearance of a nine-year-old girl during a wedding in the Alps, a French public prosecutor said.

Read full story: Suspect charged over French girl’s wedding disappearance

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