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

1. People want abandoned ‘crime’ house to be demolished in Ladysmith

The house has been abandoned for years now, with broken walls, no windows or doors, and just some of the structure still standing.

Read full story: People want abandoned ‘crime’ house to be demolished in Ladysmith

2. Shack completely destroyed by fire near Ladysmith

Three people were living in the shack at the time.

Read full story: Shack completely destroyed by fire near Ladysmith

3. uThukela announces contractors to install pipes in Ladysmith area

The mayor advised people who want to become sub-contractors to register on the uThukela District Municipality database.

Read full story: uThukela announces contractors to install pipes in Ladysmith area

4. Family drowns as violent storms thrash Italy

A three-year old girl was the only survivor Sunday of a flood that killed her family, as fierce rainstorms swept Italy and devastated the Tuscan city of Livorno, killing at least six people.

Read full story: Family drowns as violent storms thrash Italy

5. Irma sends cranes tumbling in flooded Miami, 3 killed in southern Keys

While southwest Florida bore the deadly brunt of Irma’s wrath Sunday, the coastlines of Miami and the neighbouring island of Miami Beach were heavily inundated by storm surges as hurricane winds sent two giant construction cranes crashing down.

Read full story: Irma sends cranes tumbling in flooded Miami, 3 killed in southern Keys

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