A motorist had a surprise after finding five brown long-eared bats in a green refuse sack on the A48
Local resident Huw Jones spotted the sack on the road at the Maes Y Bont turn-off last Wednesday (11 November) at approximately 5.15pm. However, he had an “unbelievable shock” when he went to move the bag and saw signs of life inside. Initially, Mr Jones thought the bag contained a single bat – but, on […]
The RSPCA is appealing for information after a young fox is suspected to have died from poisoning in Cardiff.
The animal welfare charity was alerted to the animal by a member of the public who found the fox in a collapsed state in the area of Pant-Y-Caerau, Church Road in Pentyrch. Sadly when RSPCA inspector Gemma Cooper attended the location on 12 November, the fox had died. “The symptoms presented by the fox before […]
Thousands more people with learning disabilities who also have diabetes will no longer need to do painful finger prick tests thanks to life changing technology now available on the NHS
In a major expansion of the Flash glucose monitoring rollout, people with learning disabilities will be eligible for a Flash device to help them manage any type of diabetes, provided they use insulin to treat their condition. Bradley Emmans, who is from Portsmouth and has Downs Syndrome, was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at […]
Thousands more people with learning disabilities who also have diabetes will no longer need to do painful finger prick tests thanks to li…
In a major expansion of the Flash glucose monitoring rollout, people with learning disabilities will be eligible for a Flash device to help them manage any type of diabetes, provided they use insulin to treat their condition. Bradley Emmans, who is from Portsmouth and has Downs Syndrome, was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at […]
A man who threatened a woman with a meat cleaver just hours after being released from prison has been jailed again
James Fitt, 31, of no fixed abode, made his way to his former partner’s home in Trumpington after being released from prison on 14 September. He took a meat cleaver from the kitchen and a plank of wood and when the victim arrived home he approached her with it outside the house. Police were […]
Arson probe after Bush fire in the New Forest
Firefighters from Hardley Station were called at 10.34pm on Wednesday to a bush fire in Hythe, the fire was extinguished using 1 hose reel and checked for hotspots using a thermal imaging camera. The cause of the fire was described as “Doubtful” and the Fire service passed over details for Hampshire Police to further investigate. […]
Detectives investigating a stabbing in a west London shop are appealing for information and witnesses
Police were called by London Ambulance Service at 7.20pm on Friday, 13 November to a convenience shop in Ladbroke Grove, W10, following reports of a stabbing. Officers attended the scene and discovered a 28-year-old man with stab injuries. He was taken to hospital, where he is currently receiving treatment for 14 stab wounds. His condition […]
Police have charged a man with attempted murder following a shooting
Detectives investigating two shootings in east London have charged a man. Mushin Mohamed, 24, of Leytonstone Road, E15 was charged on Thursday, 19 November with murder and attempted murder. He will appear in custody at Barkingside Magistrates’ Court on the same day. Police were called at 11.14pm on Sunday, 1 November to reports of a […]
Detectives have released CCTV footage of a man being sought after a brutal unprovoked attack on a pensioner at a north London launderette
The sudden assault took place after the man violently pushed open the door of the launderette in Brent and marched over to the 78-year-old male victim, ripping his t-shirt then pushing him against one of the machines. The retired welder fell hard onto the floor, suffering four broken ribs, as the suspect ran away […]
The Murder trial of Louise Smith continues
Live updates as the trial of a man accused of murdering 16-year-old schoolgirl Louise Smith, has entered day three at Winchester Crown Court. (Pease note: Graphic content some viewers may find disturbing may be included in the live updates through the trial, this is a very serious murder trial) Shane Lee Mays, 30 […]
Huge Explosion and Smoke seen over the Solent
A number of people reached following the huge explosion in Southampton, where smoke can be seen across the Solent. Demolition work has been confirmed to be taking place at Fawley Power Station this morning. It was confirmed that a controlled explosion took place at around 10.00am this morning. The charges could be heard for […]
Two men have been charged in connection with the supply of cocaine after drugs with an estimated street value of up to £8,000 were seized by officers from a property in Lamberhurst
The drugs were recovered along with almost £1,400 in cash after a search warrant was executed by the Tunbridge Wells Community Policing Team at an address in Bartley Mill Road. Police entered the property during the early hours of Friday 13 November 2020 and a further £2,020 and drugs were recovered from a […]
Two men have been charged in connection with the supply of cocaine after drugs with an estimated street value of up to £8,000 were seized…
The drugs were recovered along with almost £1,400 in cash after a search warrant was executed by the Tunbridge Wells Community Policing Team at an address in Bartley Mill Road. Police entered the property during the early hours of Friday 13 November 2020 and a further £2,020 and drugs were recovered from a […]
A man has been jailed for murder following a fatal stabbing in Thornton Heath
Kenneth Pitcher, 51, of Woodcroft Road, Thornton Heath, was jailed for 14 years at Croydon Crown Court on Thursday, 19 November after being found guilty of the murder of 61-year-old John Kennett at the same court the previous day. A murder investigation was launched after police were called at approximately 9.30pm on 23 December […]
Detectives are appealing for witnesses after a man was injured in a shooting outside a Tube station in Harrow
Police were called at 6.40pm on Wednesday, 18 October after reports a man had been shot near Sudbury Hill Underground Station on Greenford Lane. Officers attended along with the London Ambulance Service. A 19-year-old man was found with gunshot wounds. He was taken to hospital where his injuries are being assessed, but are not […]
Detectives investigating an assault at a supermarket in Haringey have released an image of a woman they want to speak to
Detectives investigating an assault at a supermarket in Haringey have released an image of a woman they want to speak to. Police were called at approximately 20:00hrs on Tuesday, 11 August following reports of a racially-aggravated assault and an attempted robbery in a commercial premises on the Tottenham Hale Retail Park. Officers spoke with the victim, a […]
More than 240 knives and weapons have been taken off the streets and 44 referrals made to diversion schemes in a Met-wide crack down on k…
Operation Sceptre, the national intensification to tackle knife crime, saw officers from across the whole of the Metropolitan Police Service ramp up activity to drive down violent crime and the carrying of knives across London. Weapons sweeps, patrols and early-morning raids were just some of the tactics used by officers in the push to […]
More than 240 knives and weapons have been taken off the streets and 44 referrals made to diversion schemes in a Met-wide crack down on knife crime
Operation Sceptre, the national intensification to tackle knife crime, saw officers from across the whole of the Metropolitan Police Service ramp up activity to drive down violent crime and the carrying of knives across London. Weapons sweeps, patrols and early-morning raids were just some of the tactics used by officers in the push to […]
