Two US nationals who attempted to bring suitcases full of cannabis into the UK through Heathrow airport have been handed jail sentences –…
National Crime Agency officers opened an investigation into Pennsylvania-born construction worker Massa Momolu Talery, aged 32, after he was stopped at the airport’s Terminal 3 on 4th February.He initially told border officers he was here for a two-week holiday, but packages containing 20 kilos of herbal cannabis with an estimated street value of £400,000 were […]
Chief Fire Officer Chris Lowther has announced his retirement after six years in the role
He has announced he will retire this year after 26 years of keeping communities across Tyne and Wear safe. [block_2] Chief Fire Officer Chris Lowther announced his retirement at today’s Fire Authority meeting after six years in the role.
Driver injured after food van delivery van was stolen
Police would like to speak to him in connection with a theft incident which happened on 7 December last year in Church End, Southampton. [block_2] At 1.40pm, a Harvest Fine Foods van was stolen while the driver was doing a delivery and bruised her leg as it was driven away from the scene.
Treasured pets now safer as microchipping for cats becomes compulsory
New legislation to introduce compulsory cat microchipping is being laid in Parliament today (13 March), making it easier for lost or stray pet cats to be reunited with their owners and returned home safely. [block_2] There are over 9 million pet cats in England, with as many as 2.3 million unchipped, meaning that it would […]
Several dozen people are missing and feared dead in the central Mediterranean after the boat they were travelling in capsized in bad weat…
The vessel was believed to be carrying 47 people, and according to different sources, dozens of people from the boat may have drowned. Both the Mediterranea Saving Humans charity and the Alarm Phone, which picks up calls from migrant vessels in distress, confirmed the tragic event on Twitter. The Alarm Phone reported that it had […]
Several dozen people are missing and feared dead in the central Mediterranean after the boat they were travelling in capsized in bad weather while en route to Italy from Libya
The vessel was believed to be carrying 47 people, and according to different sources, dozens of people from the boat may have drowned. Both the Mediterranea Saving Humans charity and the Alarm Phone, which picks up calls from migrant vessels in distress, confirmed the tragic event on Twitter. [block_2] The Alarm Phone reported that it […]
A woman has been charged in connection with a stabbing
The attack took place in Croxteth on Saturday, March 12. Police received a report of a 24-year-old man being stabbed on Carr Lane East around 18.30 GMT. Officers were dispatched, and an ambulance transported the victim to the hospital for treatment of chest and leg injuries. His current state is classified as critical. Natalie Bennett, […]
Appointment to the Independent Advisory Panel on Deaths in Custody
The Secretary of State has appointed Raj Desai as a Member of the Independent Advisory Panel on Deaths in Custody. [block_2] The Deputy Prime Minister, Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice, Rt Hon. Dominic Raab MP, has announced the appointment of Raj Desai as a Member of the Independent Advisory Panel on Deaths […]
School children in Solomon Islands learn filmmaking to mark Commonwealth Day
British High Commission in Solomon Islands partnered with the local theatre group Dreamcast Theatre to train school children in filmmaking. [block_2] Children from St Nicholas, Coronation, Honiara Integrated Community High School, Tuvaruhu and Koloale primary schools in Honiara were trained in filmmaking ahead of Commonwealth Day.
Helpful tips to keep dogs safe
Police this week are shining a light on the importance of keeping your dog’s safe from harm. [block_2] The guidance comes as the force’s Crime Prevention team wants to highlight the issue of pet theft as we enter pet theft awareness week, running from Monday 13th of March to Sunday 21th March 2023.
A Maidstone resident who stabbed a victim following an ongoing argument has been jailed
On 14 December 2022, Stephen Jenkins approached a man he knew in a multi-occupancy residence in Knightrider Street. Jenkins lived at the premises and the two men had previously disagreed over the use of a communal kitchen area. On this occasion, the argument escalated into a fight. Jenkins suddenly pulled a knife from his coat […]
BMA Claims Junior Doctors Earn Less Than Baristas as Strike Action Begins
Junior doctors in England have launched their longest-ever period of industrial action, forming picket lines outside hospitals across the country in protest of a 26% real-terms cut to their pay over the last 15 years. Members of the British Medical Association (BMA) have voted overwhelmingly to strike, with the union claiming that junior doctors’ take-home […]
BMA Claims Junior Doctors Earn Less Than Baristas as Strike Action Begins
Junior doctors in England have launched their longest-ever period of industrial action, forming picket lines outside hospitals across the country in protest of a 26% real-terms cut to their pay over the last 15 years. Members of the British Medical Association (BMA) have voted overwhelmingly to strike, with the union claiming that junior doctors’ take-home […]
BMA Claims Junior Doctors Earn Less Than Baristas as Strike Action Begins – (ID 554298)
Junior doctors in England have launched their longest-ever period of industrial action, forming picket lines outside hospitals across the country in protest of a 26% real-terms cut to their pay over the last 15 years. Members of the British Medical Association (BMA) have voted overwhelmingly to strike, with the union claiming that junior doctors’ take-home […]
A man has sadly died following a road traffic collision in Dudley this morning
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to a collision involving two cars at the junction of High Arcal Road and the B4176 in Gornalwood, Dudley at 6.42am. [block_2] Two ambulances, a paramedic officer and a MERIT trauma doctor and critical care paramedic attended the scene
UK members of international criminal gang sentenced to jail for involvement in the illegal sale and supply of prescription medicines valued at £3.7m
Three members of an organised criminal gang were sentenced today (13 March 2023) at Stoke Crown Court to jail after pleading guilty to offences relating to the illegal sale of more than three million doses of prescription-only and unlicensed medicines, including controlled drugs, valued at £3.7m [block_2] This followed a three-year investigation by the Criminal […]
UK members of international criminal gang sentenced to jail for involvement in the illegal sale and supply of prescription medicines valued at £3.7m
Three members of an organised criminal gang were sentenced today (13 March 2023) at Stoke Crown Court to jail after pleading guilty to offences relating to the illegal sale of more than three million doses of prescription-only and unlicensed medicines, including controlled drugs, valued at £3.7m [block_2] This followed a three-year investigation by the Criminal […]
UK members of international criminal gang sentenced to jail for involvement in the illegal sale and supply of prescription medicines valu…
Three members of an organised criminal gang were sentenced today (13 March 2023) at Stoke Crown Court to jail after pleading guilty to offences relating to the illegal sale of more than three million doses of prescription-only and unlicensed medicines, including controlled drugs, valued at £3.7m This followed a three-year investigation by the Criminal Enforcement […]