New scheme to kickstart prison literacy drive and cut crime
Hundreds more prisoners will leave jail with the literacy skills needed to find work on release thanks to a new scheme aimed at transforming reading behind bars while cutting crime. [block_2] Two charities have been awarded £1.8 million to pilot new reading and writing programmes over 2 years – getting more offenders into class and […]
£9.13 million awarded to develop cutting-edge farming technology
Three cutting-edge projects will receive a share of £9.13 million in government funding to carry out research and development on proposals to boost agricultural productivity, sustainability and climate resilience, it has been announced today. [block_2] The funding will support projects developing robotic crop harvesting for horticulture, an autonomous system to change cows’ bedding to improve […]
Umbrella-lievable: Police seek “brolly man” in car break-in spree
Crawley police are urging a man they are naming as “brolly man” to come forward to assist with their investigations into a spate of attempted car break-ins in the Maidenbower and Pound Hill districts. The appeal comes after another recent spike in incidents, prompting authorities to seek assistance from the public. [block_2] In a statement […]
Umbrella-lievable: Police seek “brolly man” in car break-in spree – (ID 556368)
Crawley police are urging a man they are naming as “brolly man” to come forward to assist with their investigations into a spate of attempted car break-ins in the Maidenbower and Pound Hill districts. The appeal comes after another recent spike in incidents, prompting authorities to seek assistance from the public. In a statement issued […]
Umbrella-lievable: Police seek “brolly man” in car break-in spree
Crawley police are urging a man they are naming as “brolly man” to come forward to assist with their investigations into a spate of attempted car break-ins in the Maidenbower and Pound Hill districts. The appeal comes after another recent spike in incidents, prompting authorities to seek assistance from the public. [block_2] In a statement […]
VIDEO: GMB Three’ found not guilty in wilful obstruction of highway case
Brighton Magistrates Court saw a demonstration as three officers from the GMB Union appeared before the court on charges of wilful obstruction of a highway. The ‘GMB Three’ were arrested during a lawful industrial dispute with waste management company, Biffa, in May 2022. They denied all allegations against them. [block_2] Prior to the case being […]
MMO prosecution lands owner and master with £14,380 penalty
The owner and the master of France-registered fishing vessel Felir SB918511 were fined a total of £8,000 and ordered to pay £6000 in costs plus £380 in victim surcharges by Plymouth magistrates. [block_2] The financial penalties were imposed after the vessel’s owner Felir SAS and master Ludovic Fourgault admitted using fishing gear to which was […]
West Midlands Railway (WMR) has today named one of its newest trains in honour of the region’s most famous composer as the operator prepares to roll out the new fleet onto its Hereford Line
The train – “Sir Edward Elgar” – was formally named during a special ceremony at Worcester Shrub Hill railway station this morning. It is one of 26 trains in WMR’s new Class 196 fleet which is being introduced as part of the operator’s £690m investment in new trains and infrastructure. [block_2] The first trains in […]
West Midlands Railway (WMR) has today named one of its newest trains in honour of the region’s most famous composer as the operator prepares to roll out the new fleet onto its Hereford Line
The train – “Sir Edward Elgar” – was formally named during a special ceremony at Worcester Shrub Hill railway station this morning. It is one of 26 trains in WMR’s new Class 196 fleet which is being introduced as part of the operator’s £690m investment in new trains and infrastructure. [block_2] The first trains in […]
West Midlands Railway (WMR) has today named one of its newest trains in honour of the region’s most famous composer as the operator prepa…
The train – “Sir Edward Elgar” – was formally named during a special ceremony at Worcester Shrub Hill railway station this morning. It is one of 26 trains in WMR’s new Class 196 fleet which is being introduced as part of the operator’s £690m investment in new trains and infrastructure. The first trains in the […]
Demolition contractor secured to unlock the potential of Bulbeck Road site
As part of Havant Borough Council’s ambitious plans to regenerate the heart of Havant town centre, a company has been sourced to demolish Bulbeck Road car park, opening up the site to exciting development opportunities. [block_2] Following a tendering process, Hughes & Salvidge of Portsmouth have been secured for the demolitions work. Highly experienced and […]
Sheffield waste site closed down by the Environment Agency – (ID 556311)
A court order is now in place prohibiting anyone from entering or depositing waste on the site at M White Skips Limited, Worthing Road, Sheffield, to reduce the impact on the local community and the environment. It’s the first time the powers have been used in Yorkshire. The Restriction Order was obtained at Sheffield Magistrates […]
Sheffield waste site closed down by the Environment Agency
A court order is now in place prohibiting anyone from entering or depositing waste on the site at M White Skips Limited, Worthing Road, Sheffield, to reduce the impact on the local community and the environment. [block_2] It’s the first time the powers have been used in Yorkshire.
Sheffield waste site closed down by the Environment Agency
A court order is now in place prohibiting anyone from entering or depositing waste on the site at M White Skips Limited, Worthing Road, Sheffield, to reduce the impact on the local community and the environment. [block_2] It’s the first time the powers have been used in Yorkshire.
Officers investigating a cannabis factory at a derelict pub in Melksham are urging anyone with information to get in touch – (ID 556309)
The sophisticated set up of more than 200 plants in varying stages of growth was discovered following a call to police at approximately 10.15pm on March 14 following an initial report of a suspected burglary at the Unicorn pub in Bath Road. The electricity board attended the scene the following day to make the property […]
Officers investigating a cannabis factory at a derelict pub in Melksham are urging anyone with information to get in touch
The sophisticated set up of more than 200 plants in varying stages of growth was discovered following a call to police at approximately 10.15pm on March 14 following an initial report of a suspected burglary at the Unicorn pub in Bath Road. [block_2] The electricity board attended the scene the following day to make the […]
Officers investigating a cannabis factory at a derelict pub in Melksham are urging anyone with information to get in touch
The sophisticated set up of more than 200 plants in varying stages of growth was discovered following a call to police at approximately 10.15pm on March 14 following an initial report of a suspected burglary at the Unicorn pub in Bath Road. [block_2] The electricity board attended the scene the following day to make the […]
Have you seen Katie Bashforth?
Katie, 15, was last seen on Tuesday in Kirkham and was believed to be in Preston yesterday. Katie has links to Kirkham, Warton, Preston, Chorley and Coppull. Call 101 or email [email protected] quoting log 1010 of March 21.