Nottinghamshire Police joined other forces to target unsafe driving on the M1 during a week of action

Almost 700 offences were spotted across eight police forces patrolling the M1 in National Highways’ unmarked HGV cabs. [block_2] In total, 663 vehicles were stopped and 691 offences were uncovered.
Nottinghamshire Police joined other forces to target unsafe driving on the M1 during a week of action

Almost 700 offences were spotted across eight police forces patrolling the M1 in National Highways’ unmarked HGV cabs. [block_2] In total, 663 vehicles were stopped and 691 offences were uncovered.
A man has been convicted of sexually assaulting three girls

Anthony Kamau was originally arrested in February 2019 after the offences came to light. [block_2] He had sexually abused three children in Saffron Walden over the course of 10 years between 2006 to 2016.
Officers investigating suspicious incidents in Ashford have released CCTV images of a man who may be able to assist with enquiries

On the morning of Monday 27 March 2023, four women were approached in the Newtown Road and Loudon Way areas of the town, by a man who made inappropriate comments. [block_2] An investigation into the incidents is ongoing and officers have released CCTV images of a man they would like to identify.
Officers investigating suspicious incidents in Ashford have released CCTV images of a man who may be able to assist with enquiries

On the morning of Monday 27 March 2023, four women were approached in the Newtown Road and Loudon Way areas of the town, by a man who made inappropriate comments. [block_2] An investigation into the incidents is ongoing and officers have released CCTV images of a man they would like to identify.
Officers investigating suspicious incidents in Ashford have released CCTV images of a man who may be able to assist with enquiries – (ID …

On the morning of Monday 27 March 2023, four women were approached in the Newtown Road and Loudon Way areas of the town, by a man who made inappropriate comments. An investigation into the incidents is ongoing and officers have released CCTV images of a man they would like to identify. Anyone with information, or […]
The M2 in Kent is closed westbound between J3 and J2 near Rochester due to a vehicle fire

Emergency services are on scene. [block_2] National Highways Traffic Officers are also in attendance to assist with traffic management.
Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called to reports of a bedroom fire at a house in Knight Avenue, Gillingham

Two fire engines attended and crews wearing breathing apparatus extinguished the fire using a hose reel jet and main jet. [block_2] No injuries were reported.
Visitors were evacuated today due to a fire alarm at London’s busiest museum

One perplexed visitor to the Natural History Museum took to social media to inquire as to why they had been temporarily evacuated. [block_2] “What’s going on with the emergency evacuation?” they tweeted. According to the Natural History Museum, the fire alarm was caused by work being done in the basement.
Police are urgently searching for Shaun Perryman, who is missing from the Chichester area

Shaun, 41, is described as white, 6’ 4” and of medium build, with short dark brown hair. He wears glasses and has tattoos on his neck. [block_2] He is believed to be wearing a dark green t-shirt, dark green tracksuit bottoms and possibly a black hooded jumper and baseball cap.
Police looking for a missing woman from Luton have found a body

Claire Thaxter, 36, was reported missing on Thursday (30 March). [block_2] Officers searching for Claire yesterday (Sunday) found a body in a small woodland in Flitwick.
A man has been sentenced after admitting three breaches of a Sexual Risk Order after he harassed and manipulated women online

Kevin Kombi, 29 of Beambridge, Basildon, Essex appeared at Snaresbrook Crown Court on Friday, 31 March and was sentenced to four years and five months’ imprisonment. He will also be added to the Sex Offenders’ Register indefinitely and a Sexual Harm Prevention Order was implemented for 20 years to prohibit him causing further harm to […]
Kaley Cuoco, known for her role in “The Big Bang Theory”, and Tom Pelphrey, a fellow actor, have welcomed their first child

Both parents shared photos of the baby on their social media and expressed their joy and gratitude. [block_2] They welcomed a baby girl named Matilda Carmine Richie Pelphrey, on March 30.
Switzerland’s Federal Prosecutor is investigating the state-backed takeover of Credit Suisse by UBS Group, following an emergency merger last month to avoid a financial meltdown

The investigation is looking into potential breaches of criminal law by government officials, regulators and executives at the two banks. The Office of the Attorney General has set up a monitoring system to take action immediately on any issues that fall within its area of responsibility. Both UBS and Credit Suisse declined to comment. Experts […]
Switzerland’s Federal Prosecutor is investigating the state-backed takeover of Credit Suisse by UBS Group, following an emergency merger …

The investigation is looking into potential breaches of criminal law by government officials, regulators and executives at the two banks. The Office of the Attorney General has set up a monitoring system to take action immediately on any issues that fall within its area of responsibility. Both UBS and Credit Suisse declined to comment. Experts […]
The Passport Office has confirmed a “temporary increase” in demand for new passports ahead of more than 1,000 Passport Office workers sta…

Members of the Public and Commercial Services union are striking until 5 May in a row over jobs, pay, and conditions. According to the BBC, the Home Office has confirmed a rise in passport applications but said the amount was “close” to levels estimated. Meanwhile, the PCS union has warned that there could be delays […]
The Passport Office has confirmed a “temporary increase” in demand for new passports ahead of more than 1,000 Passport Office workers starting five weeks of strike action

Members of the Public and Commercial Services union are striking until 5 May in a row over jobs, pay, and conditions. [block_2] According to the BBC, the Home Office has confirmed a rise in passport applications but said the amount was “close” to levels estimated. Meanwhile, the PCS union has warned that there could be […]
A car bomb has exploded in the affluent suburb of Mezze in the Syrian capital, Damascus, causing no casualties but damaging three vehicles

This is a rare incident as Damascus has been largely spared violence in recent years. It is unknown if the explosion was meant to target a particular individual or group, and no one has claimed responsibility so far. The area is home to several senior government and security officials, as well as offices of the […]