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Cyclist, 43, says he was pushed off bicycle and punched at Bedok North
A 43-year-old man says he was pushed off his bicycle and punched several times along a bicycle path at Block 123 Bedok North Street 2 on Sep 8. He was taken to Changi General Hospital for an X-ray, and a 27-year-old man is assisting police with investigations.
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Perennial Living opens Parry Avenue assisted-living project with 200 apartments
Perennial Living opened its Parry Avenue assisted-living development in Singapore in August 2026, offering 200 private apartments with medical care, rehabilitation and social activities under one roof. The S$265 million project is aimed at Singapore's fast-ageing population, with monthly prices from S$8,000 to S$13,000.
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Toddler nearly drowns at SingPost Centre swim class; father jumps in to save him
A three-and-a-half-year-old boy nearly drowned during a swimming lesson at Little Splashes Aquatics' SingPost Centre outlet in Singapore on Sep 6. His father, who had been watching from a viewing area, jumped into the pool to pull him out, and the family has lodged a police report plus complaints with MOM and Sport Singapore. The school has suspended the instructor.
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Driver pleads guilty to dangerous driving after 221 km/h six-car road trip
A 26-year-old man pleaded guilty in Singapore to dangerous driving after a six-car road trip on 27 October 2024, during which he reached 221 km/h on the Central Expressway and caused two collisions. He and a 22-year-old female passenger were injured. The case was adjourned to 14 September for mitigation and sentencing.