Person Rescued from Crash in Burham, Rochester
Kent Fire and Rescue Service swiftly responded to a report of a crash involving three vehicles on Rochester Road in Burham. The incident occurred on Tuesday, July 11, 2023. Upon receiving the call, two fire engines were dispatched to the scene, equipped with essential rescue tools. The skilled firefighters utilised battery-powered tools, including the Jaws […]
Tyre Company hit with £100,000 fine for breaking rules in Northants
A company which flouted the rules to store highly flammable tyres on a Northamptonshire site has been fined £100,000 and ordered to pay costs of £7,463. Exhaust Tyres and Batteries (Worcester) Limited exceeded the amount of waste they were legally allowed to deposit at Synergy Tyres Limited, Daventry. In total depositing around 250,000 of waste […]
The UK’s recent unsettled weather will continue in the coming days, with further rain likely for many heading into the weekend
Showers, at times thundery, will continue through the middle of this week. From Wednesday, the heaviest and most frequent showers look most likely to occur in the northwest of England, as well as Northern Ireland and parts of northern Scotland. Met Office Chief Meteorologist Andy Page said: “The UK is predominantly under the influence of […]
A Sittingbourne man involved in the supply of large quantities of cocaine and cannabis has been jailed for 10 years
Bradley Hewett’s offending came to light following the cracking of the EncroChat mobile phone platform, a heavily-encrypted messaging service for criminals. Using the name ‘Stream Burrito’, Hewett was involved in the buying and selling of significant quantities of cocaine valued at between £34,000 and £40,000 per kilogram. He was also involved in the supply of […]
Police have been visiting a series of restaurants in Salisbury to conduct immigration and welfare checks
On June 29, the Salisbury Neighbourhood Team in conjunction with response teams, specialist departments and immigration visited five restaurants across the city centre simultaneously. The unit spoke to employees of the restaurants to check their welfare and ensure they were working legitimately, receiving what they were entitled to, and getting the right advice and support. […]
A disqualified driver callously ran away from a collision he caused that killed a fellow motorist
Nathan Aitchison was driving his partner’s Volkswagen Beetle when he lost control and ran into the back of David Obada’s Fiat Punto. His bad driving caused 22-year-old David’s car to crash into the central reservation barrier on the A46 near Car Colston, Rushcliffe. The Fiat then rolled onto its roof and came to rest sideways […]
BBC Pauses Investigation Pending Further Scoping Work: Lessons to be Learned
In a recent statement, the BBC has confirmed that it has been asked by the Metropolitan Police to pause its investigation into allegations made against one of its presenters. The BBC acknowledges that questions have been raised about the initial management of the complaint and has published an update providing key dates and additional information. […]
Attempted murder charge after Brighton stabbing incident
A man has been charged by the police with attempted murder after a stabbing incident in Brighton. On Thursday, June 22, emergency services responded to a call on Ship Street at around 2 am, reporting a man in his 20s who had sustained serious injuries in a suspected stabbing. The victim was promptly taken to […]
Lifeboat responds to reports of a woman falling off Brighton Pier and an overdue kayaker
Shoreham lifeboat crew had a busy Monday evening when they were launched to search for a kayaker who was overdue on his planned trip along the River Adur. The kayaker was eventually located towards the end of Emerald Quay, tired and cold. The lifeboat crew brought him aboard and transported him back to Shoreham Sailing […]
Science teacher sexually abused teenage girl
A science and technology teacher caught with thousands of child abuse images was also found to have sexually assaulted one of his pupils almost 20 years ago. The National Crime Agency launched an investigation in November 2021, when Google sent a report of a user possessing child abuse material on their platform via the National […]
Police bust sophisticated cannabis farm in Sussex
In Wick, a significant cannabis cultivation operation was disrupted by a police operation, leading to its dismantlement. The Tactical Enforcement Unit (TEU) of Sussex Police executed a warrant under the Misuse of Drugs Act at the Lineside Industrial Estate around 4.15pm on June 28th. Upon entering the premises, authorities discovered approximately 1,300 cannabis plants, which […]
Government Announces £20 Million Funding for Aerial Connectivity Projects
Oxfordshire, UK – The UK government has announced a significant investment of £20 million from the UK Space Agency to advance telecommunications technologies and aerial connectivity projects. Secretary of State for Science, Innovation, and Technology, Chloe Smith, made the announcement at the European Space Agency’s new conference centre at the Harwell Space Cluster in Oxfordshire. […]
Detectives investigating an assault have released images of a man they would like to speak to in connection with the incident
Officers were made aware of reports of an assault taking place in High Pavement, Nottingham city centre, at around 2.55am, on 27 April 2023. The victim, a man in his 20s, was left with a broken nose and cuts to his back. Anyone who was in the area at the time, has any information on […]
WMAS becomes first Trust in England to implement new control system
When you say ‘ambulance service’ to most people, the first thing they think of is an ambulance on blue lights and the staff in green saving lives. While that is undoubtedly a vital part of the service we provide, it isn’t the only part. The team that works in our control rooms are just […]
Wroughton Junior School and Ridgeway School thrown into Police lockdown
Wiltshire Police officers attended Wroughton Junior School shortly after 9am today (11/07) following concerns about the behaviour of a member of the public on the school estate. A woman, in her 30s, was arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon and assaulting an emergency worker. She is thought to have been suffering from […]
A man has died and two further patients have been taken to hospital, one airlifted, following an RTC in Shropshire yesterday
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to reports of a collision involving a lorry and two cars on the B4393, Alberbury Road, in Ford at 12.20pm. Two ambulances, a paramedic officer, the Midlands Air Ambulance Critical Care Car and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford attended the scene. A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: […]
A Faversham property connected to serious violence and drug use will remain closed for a further three months following an extension
On Wednesday 5 July 2023, Kent Police applied for an extension to the original closure order made at a house in St Nicholas Road. The extension was granted at Medway Magistrates’ Court after the original application which was granted in April and ran until Tuesday 4 July. Officers applied for the order following complaints from […]
Are payment methods the only standout for new online casinos?
Playing games at online casinos is something which has become very popular in many countries worldwide. The UK is certainly a good example of this and is a thriving hub for iGaming on a global scale. This sees the British online casino industry in rude health and pulling in billions of pounds per year in […]
