Landfill companies that caused misery for residents hit with fines
Two companies that caused misery for residents when litter and smells escaped from Blaydon Landfill in Gateshead have been sentenced. [block_2] Octagon Green Solutions Ltd and director Kevin John Wanless, 50, of Lead Road, Blaydon, Gateshead, and Recyclogical Ltd of Newbold Terrace, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, all appeared at Newcastle Crown Court on Tuesday 21 March.
Landfill companies that caused misery for residents hit with fines – (ID 556004)
Two companies that caused misery for residents when litter and smells escaped from Blaydon Landfill in Gateshead have been sentenced. Octagon Green Solutions Ltd and director Kevin John Wanless, 50, of Lead Road, Blaydon, Gateshead, and Recyclogical Ltd of Newbold Terrace, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, all appeared at Newcastle Crown Court on Tuesday 21 March. They […]
A man has been jailed for several burglaries in Southampton
William Stait, 31, of no fixed address, received an 18-month prison sentence at Southampton Crown Court on Thursday, 16 March, having pleaded guilty to a burglary at a residential address and three commercial premises. [block_2] In the evening of 14 October last year, Stait entered the Red Funnel ferry offices in Bugle Street through an […]
A Nuneaton man who threatened a victim with a bowie knife and helped to imprison and beat another in a flat for several hours as part of two robberies has been jailed for nine years
23-year-old Kyle Gray of Attleborough Road in Nuneaton received the sentence on Tuesday, March 21. [block_2] The first robbery occurred in the early hours of January 1, 2021.
A Nuneaton man who threatened a victim with a bowie knife and helped to imprison and beat another in a flat for several hours as part of …
23-year-old Kyle Gray of Attleborough Road in Nuneaton received the sentence on Tuesday, March 21. The first robbery occurred in the early hours of January 1, 2021. A woman began talking with a man via messaging, subsequently inviting him to her flat. The victim attended the flat later that day and was ambushed by two […]
On Wednesday afternoon, a teen was stabbed in Maitland Park and is in critical condition in hospital
At around 2 p.m., a 17-year-old boy was stabbed near Maitland Park Road. A cordon is still in place. [block_2] Witness Daniel Prescot, who was in the area painting for a friend, stated that he was outside when he heard a commotion behind Rowan House. He saw four boys between the ages of 13 and […]
A murder investigation has been launched in Northampton following the death of a 16-year-old
Officers were called at about 3.35pm this afternoon to Harborough Road, close to the junction with The Cock Hotel following reports that a boy had been stabbed. Sadly, and despite the best efforts of paramedics, he died shortly afterwards. [block_2] Four males aged 49, 21, 16 and 14, have been arrested in connection with the […]
Man sentenced for fraudulent activity against elderly woman
A 41-year-old man has been sentenced to 13 months imprisonment for fraudulent activity against an elderly person. [block_2] Gavin Quarless, of Bryngwran, Holyhead, appeared at Caernarfon Crown Court today (March 21st), charged with acquiring criminal property.
A woman who travelled from London to Cambridge to deal drugs has been jailed
The ‘cliff face’ of waste at Blaydon Landfill
Have you seen missing Robert Scarlett, 19, from Fleet?
He was last seen at 11am on Tuesday 21 March wearing black joggers and a blue and grey raincoat. Anyone with information is asked to call 999 quoting incident number 44230113517.
A career burglar and his girlfriend who stole and then pawned thousands of pounds worth of jewellery have been jailed
Gareth Farrington admitted breaking into two homes in Girton and one in Hilton in March and April last year (2022). [block_2] The 36-year-old and his 31-year-old girlfriend Rachel McGill also admitted handling stolen goods from properties across Girton, Hilton, Cottenham, Caldecote, Dry Drayton, Linton, Great Shelford, Hemingford Grey, Harston, Hauxton, Oakington and Swaffham.
A man from Huddersfield who placed offensive stickers around the town has been sentenced to 27 months imprisonment at Leeds Crown Court
Steven Donovan of Baker Street, last month pleaded guilty to a number of offences including stirring up racial hatred, dissemination of terrorist material and possession of a knife. He was also convicted of possessing racially inflammatory material and possession of extreme pornography. In May 2020, a PCSO on routine patrol came across a large number […]
A man from Huddersfield who placed offensive stickers around the town has been sentenced to 27 months imprisonment at Leeds Crown Court
Steven Donovan of Baker Street, last month pleaded guilty to a number of offences including stirring up racial hatred, dissemination of terrorist material and possession of a knife. [block_2] He was also convicted of possessing racially inflammatory material and possession of extreme pornography.
A driver who mounted the pavement and deliberately hit another man before driving off in Solihull has been jailed for 13 years
Adrian Peach left the man seriously injured in Rover Drive, Smiths Wood, on the afternoon of 5 July last year. Peach struck him initially, then reversed and drove at him again, leaving the man with severe head injuries which still impact upon him today. [block_2] It’s understood to have stemmed from earlier disorder and after we […]
A Birmingham teen has pleaded guilty to killing a resident in his street after a row broke out in Handsworth last year
Andrew Gardner had confronted 19-year-old LeSean Williams after he had made derogatory comments to a friend of Andrew’s in Alexandra Road, where they both lived on 18 September. [block_2] The friend was living with Andrew and had complained that Williams had made fun of a facial disfigurement causing him to be distressed. Andrew confronted Williams […]
Kent Fire and Rescue Service were called to reports of a fire in a living room at a house in Gore Road, Sandwich
Two fire engines attended and crews extinguished a small fire using hose reel jets. [block_2] No injuries were reported.
A police constable has been dismissed without notice after an investigation by professional standards officers found he acted in a discri…
The investigation into PC Toby Caswell’s actions began after concerned colleagues reported his behaviour through the Met’s existing misconduct reporting channels. A misconduct panel heard that PC Caswell used language and acted in a manner that belittled, mocked and humiliated officers. Between 2019 and 2021 he was alleged to have made discriminatory comments and asked […]
A police constable has been dismissed without notice after an investigation by professional standards officers found he acted in a discriminatory and disrespectful way to Black officers on his team
The investigation into PC Toby Caswell’s actions began after concerned colleagues reported his behaviour through the Met’s existing misconduct reporting channels. [block_2] A misconduct panel heard that PC Caswell used language and acted in a manner that belittled, mocked and humiliated officers.