The King has announced his support for a research project investigating the historical links between the British monarchy and the transatlantic slave trade
The PhD project of historian Camilla de Koning at Manchester University is co-sponsored by Historic Royal Palaces and will investigate the monarchy’s involvement in the slave trade and engagement with the empire. [block_2] The project is expected to conclude in 2026. Buckingham Palace has stated that the royal household will help with the academic project […]
The King has announced his support for a research project investigating the historical links between the British monarchy and the transat…
The PhD project of historian Camilla de Koning at Manchester University is co-sponsored by Historic Royal Palaces and will investigate the monarchy’s involvement in the slave trade and engagement with the empire. The project is expected to conclude in 2026. Buckingham Palace has stated that the royal household will help with the academic project by […]
Ahead of Belfast (Good Friday) Agreement anniversary Secretary of State and Tánaiste celebrate integrated education
Integrated Education is celebrated by Secretary of State for NI Chris Heaton-Harris and Tánaiste Micheál Martin who held a joint reception at W5 in Belfast. [block_2] The event was arranged by principals, alumni and integrated education charities to demonstrate the shared commitment of the UK and Irish Governments to the Belfast (Good Friday) Agreement, and […]
Police launch murder investigation after woman dies after attack in Elephant and Castle
Police were called at 3.56pm on Thursday, 6 April to a block of flats on Elephant Road, SE17 following reports of a disturbance at the location. [block_2] Police and the London Ambulance Service Attended. A woman was found with serious injuries. Despite the efforts of emergency services, she was pronounced dead at the scene.
“He took a child’s trust and smashed it into pieces.”
These are the words said in court by one of the two victims who suffered sexual abuse at the hands of Louis Maidment, who has been jailed this week for his crimes. [block_2] In July 2019, the abuse was reported to the police and 28-year-old Maidment was questioned. He denied the offences, but was later […]
Police are urgently searching for missing David Marshall, 82, from Alton
He was last seen in Manor Road at midday today (5 April) and officers have been looking for him since he was reported as missing. [block_2] With the support of his family police are now turning to you, the public, to help them find him.
Officers investigating disorder involving fans of Southampton and Tottenham Hotspur have today made a series of arrests
The incident took place just after 6pm on Saturday, March 18, when we were called to reports of violent disorder involving fans from the two clubs on Terminus Terrace, at the junction with Oxford Street. [block_2] It was reported that a number of people were involved in the disorder, with tables, chairs and glasses being […]
Officers investigating disorder involving fans of Southampton and Tottenham Hotspur have today made a series of arrests
The incident took place just after 6pm on Saturday, March 18, when we were called to reports of violent disorder involving fans from the two clubs on Terminus Terrace, at the junction with Oxford Street. [block_2] It was reported that a number of people were involved in the disorder, with tables, chairs and glasses being […]
Officers investigating disorder involving fans of Southampton and Tottenham Hotspur have today made a series of arrests – (ID 558484)
The incident took place just after 6pm on Saturday, March 18, when we were called to reports of violent disorder involving fans from the two clubs on Terminus Terrace, at the junction with Oxford Street. It was reported that a number of people were involved in the disorder, with tables, chairs and glasses being thrown, […]
A man has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of 63-year-old Lorraine Mills in Southampton
The body of Lorraine – who was described by her family as a ‘loving mother, sister and grandmother’ – was discovered by her daughter at her mother’s house on Mansel Road East in Millbrook at around 8.30pm on Monday, 21 November last year. [block_2] Officers arrested Richard Shaw, 48, of Derby Road, around the same […]
Fatal fire probe launched after one dead and five injured in Beckton Blaze
Police were called at approximately 5.28pmhrs on Thursday, 6 April to reports of a fire at a block of flats in Tollgate Road, E6. [block_2] Firefighters from the London Fire Brigade along Police and Paramedics have been scrambled to a fatal property on Tollgate Road in Beckton East London this afternoon.
Fatal fire probe launched after one dead and five injured in Beckton Blaze
Police were called at approximately 5.28pmhrs on Thursday, 6 April to reports of a fire at a block of flats in Tollgate Road, E6. [block_2] Firefighters from the London Fire Brigade along Police and Paramedics have been scrambled to a fatal property on Tollgate Road in Beckton East London this afternoon.
Fatal fire probe launched after one dead and five injured in Beckton Blaze
Police were called at approximately 5.28pmhrs on Thursday, 6 April to reports of a fire at a block of flats in Tollgate Road, E6. Firefighters from the London Fire Brigade along Police and Paramedics have been scrambled to a fatal property on Tollgate Road in Beckton East London this afternoon. A number of resources from […]
Fatal fire probe launched after one dead and five injured in Beckton Blaze – (ID 558472)
Police were called at approximately 5.28pmhrs on Thursday, 6 April to reports of a fire at a block of flats in Tollgate Road, E6. Firefighters from the London Fire Brigade along Police and Paramedics have been scrambled to a fatal property on Tollgate Road in Beckton East London this afternoon. A number of resources from […]
A man named Jwamer Saygul from Neston has been jailed for nine years for violently raping a Ukrainian woman who he met on a bus in Chester
He tried to initiate sexual contact with her in a park, but when she rejected him, he grabbed her by the neck, threw her to the floor and raped her. [block_2] Saygul claimed that the incident was consensual but was found guilty of rape by a jury. He has also been placed on the Sexual […]
Boy, 12, arrested on suspicion of murder after woman hit by car
A 12-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman was struck and killed by a car in Sheffield. The woman in her 60s died at the scene after being found seriously injured in the Greenhill area of the city at about 7:10 pm on Wednesday, police said. The boy was found […]
Officers say Met Police horse Urbane, who suffered horrific injuries in an American Bully park attack, is still a “dog lover”
Urbane has befriended a Labrador while recovering from the ordeal. Urbane was on duty in Victoria Park in east London when the dog attacked [block_2] According to officers, despite his recent ordeal, a police horse attacked by an American Bully dog in a public park has been pictured befriending a Labrador and remains a “dog […]
Cameroon: The UK signals a boost in investment and trade and urges an end to conflict
UK Minister for Development and Africa visits Cameroon and reaffirms UK support to trade and infrastructure. [block_2] The UK Minister for Development and Africa, Rt. Hon. Andrew Mitchell MP, has reaffirmed UK support to Cameroonian trade and infrastructure and discussed the devastating impacts of Cameroon’s conflicts, including the human rights situation, during a two-day visit.