10,000 organisations sign up to the Armed Forces Covenant

John Lewis becomes the 10,000th signatory for the Armed Forces Covenant – Minister for Defence People, Veterans and Service Families attends latest signing at HQ [block_2] More than 10,000 organisations have committed to improving the lives of service people and their families, with John Lewis becoming the latest signatory to mark this major milestone.
Four young people from Dyfed have been appointed as Lord-Lieutenant Cadets for 2023 at an awards ceremony in Carmarthen

Leading Cadet Annis Henton of Fishguard Sea Cadet Corps, Leading Cadet Ben Power of Milford Haven Sea Cadet Corps, Petty Officer Cadet Luke Coburn of Tenby Sea Cadet Corps and Staff Cadet Warrant Officer Charlie Edwards of No 3 Welsh Wing RAF Air Cadets were presented with the badge of their appointment, which will last […]
Tackling the illicit drug trade fuelling Assad’s war machine

The UK and US have imposed sanctions on those responsible for the illicit captagon trade, which is estimated to be worth up to $57 billion to the Assad regime. [block_2] Captagon is a highly addictive amphetamine which is used throughout the Middle East, with 80% of the world’s supply produced in Syria.
Police are calling on the public’s help to locate Leo Morris, 17, and Morgan Frances, 20.

Officers would urgently like to speak to them both in connection with a recent serious incident in Sackville Close, in the Walcot area of Swindon on Thursday (23/03). [block_2] Morgan is described as being about 180 cm (5ft 9in) with dark hair and a slim build. Leo is about 173 cm tall (5ft 6in) with […]
Police are calling on the public’s help to locate Leo Morris, 17, and Morgan Frances, 20.

Heavy horses were used to reduce the need for machinery. Picture credit: Norfolk Rivers Trust
Police are calling on the public’s help to locate Leo Morris, 17, and Morgan Frances, 20. – (ID 556928)

Heavy horses were used to reduce the need for machinery. Picture credit: Norfolk Rivers Trust
UK-Poland partnership to provide homes and power to Ukraine

Heavy horses were used to reduce the need for machinery. Picture credit: Norfolk Rivers Trust
A Wiltshire Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) has been awarded a High Sheriff Award for his work within the community

Mark Cook has worked for the Force for 17 years, 11 of which have been spent in Calne. [block_2] Yesterday (27/03) Mark was surprised by the High Sheriff of Wiltshire, Lady Lansdowne at Calne police station and was presented with his award.
A man has been jailed after work by specialist detectives saw him convicted of rape

Rory Miles, 32, was convicted last month of sexually assaulting a woman at an address in Dunmow. [block_2] He had assaulted her following a night out on 10 November 2018, before she was able to get away from him and call for help.
Hundreds of psychiatrists to be upskilled in NHS autism training initiative

Hundreds of psychiatrists will be given the opportunity to improve their skills and knowledge about autism with two new training offers that have been commissioned by Health Education England. [block_2] The workforce development programme has been co-designed and is co-delivered by autistic people and the Royal College of Psychiatrists. They will launch the first of […]
Two lorries have been seized by officers during a multi-agency operation in Swale

Officers from Kent Police’s Rural Task Force joined forces with staff from the Environment Agency on the morning of Saturday 25 March 2023 in response to concerns surrounding waste being illegally transported and tipped in Eastchurch. [block_2] During the operation police stopped three Scania tipper lorries to check they were road worthy and had the […]
Police are appealing for information regarding the whereabouts of two young girls who are missing from Salisbury – (ID 556913)

Kyra and Gracie, who are both 12, have gone missing from their home addresses in the city. They were last seen together at approximately 3pm on Monday 27 March in Braemore Road, Downton. It is believed Gracie is wearing a blue top, black leggings and carrying a black handbag with gold on it. Kyra is […]
Police are appealing for information regarding the whereabouts of two young girls who are missing from Salisbury

Kyra and Gracie, who are both 12, have gone missing from their home addresses in the city. [block_2] They were last seen together at approximately 3pm on Monday 27 March in Braemore Road, Downton.
Police are appealing for information regarding the whereabouts of two young girls who are missing from Salisbury

Kyra and Gracie, who are both 12, have gone missing from their home addresses in the city. [block_2] They were last seen together at approximately 3pm on Monday 27 March in Braemore Road, Downton.
Witnesses are sought by officers investigating two suspicious incidents in Ashford

Two women were reportedly harassed by a man on separate occasions on Monday 27 March 2023. [block_2] The first incident is reported to have happened in Newtown Road at about 9am when the unknown man approached the woman and made suggestive remarks. He continued to engage her in an unwanted conversation for a short distance […]
Increased funding for care homes providing nursing

Additional funds will help cover the costs of nursing care, ensuring the vital service can continue to support the needs of residents who rely on it. [block_2] Increased funding for care homes providing nursing will support tens of thousands of care home residents with nursing needs following confirmation that government will increase the rate by […]
New Whitfield Medical Centre approved by DDC

An artist’s impression of how the surgery will look. Image credit: Corstorphine & Wright architects [block_2] A two-storey medical centre in Whitfield which will accommodate 15,000 patients has been approved by Dover District Council.
HMS Mersey in Estonia as all three UK Armed Services operating in support of Estonian security

Royal Navy, British Army, and Royal Air Force bolster security in Estonia as part of NATO and the Joint Expeditionary Force [block_2] Royal Navy ship HMS Mersey has been deployed to the Baltic Sea for the last week, operating with the Estonian Navy and Royal Air Force in support of the nations’ security as Joint […]