Two brothers and an accomplice have been jailed for a total of 45 years after kidnapping a businessman in Wolverhampton city centre
Baljit Baghral and his brother David, along with Shanu Shanu, ambushed their victim as he walked to his car after work, on 10 November last year. They bundled him into a van and drove him, bound and blindfolded, to a shop in Coseley where they threatened him with violence and held a gun against his […]
Hitachi Rail Awarded Eight-Year Contract for Maintenance of TransPennine Trains’ ‘Nova 1’ Fleet
TransPennine Trains Limited and Angel Trains have awarded Hitachi Rail an eight-year contract to continue maintenance of 19 intercity Class 802 trains The Hitachi built ‘Nova 1’ fleet has proved very successful since its introduction in 2019, providing an extra 161 seats per train on TransPennine Express journeys between Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle and Edinburgh. Hitachi […]
Two Birmingham brothers plead guilty to a terrorism offence
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Three jailed for killing Adam Thompson in Hartlepool
Two men and a woman have been sentenced today after they pleaded guilty to killing a Hartlepool man in January this year. Sarah Hadfield, 35, Anthony Hadfield, 40, and Steven Corbett, 31, all from Hartlepool, admitted manslaughter when they appeared at Teesside Crown Court on 3rd July. Pic: Sarah Hadfield Pic: Anthony Hadfield Pic: Steven Corbett […]
More than 700 firearms recovered in ground-breaking NCA-led operation
More than 700 firearms have been recovered in the UK after an operation led by the National Crime Agency. The huge number was achieved in a five-year-long project the NCA led with the Guardia Civil in Spain, UK policing, Border Force, international law enforcement and international gun retailers to prevent easily convertible guns from entering […]
Djokovic Advances to 14th Wimbledon Quarter-Final as Alcaraz Prepares for Battle
Novak Djokovic showcased his prowess on the Wimbledon courts once again as he reached his 14th quarter-final at the prestigious tennis tournament on Monday. Meanwhile, Spanish prodigy Carlos Alcaraz geared up for a challenging encounter against Matteo Berrettini. In the men’s singles, third seed Daniil Medvedev and defending women’s champion Elena Rybakina also progressed to […]
Man Arrested on Suspicion of Murder Following Incident in Trafford
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a domestic disturbance occurred at a property on Riddings Road in Timperley, Trafford, on Sunday afternoon. Police were called to the scene at approximately 2.30pm in response to the reports. Emergency services swiftly arrived, and they discovered a man in his 80s in a critical […]
Palestinian Man Shot and Killed by Israeli Forces in the West Bank
Israeli forces have fatally shot a Palestinian man in the occupied West Bank after the army claimed he fired on soldiers. According to the Israeli military, the incident occurred in Deir Nidham, a town west of Ramallah. Soldiers stopped a suspicious motorist on Monday for questioning, but the individual exited the vehicle, threw a grenade […]
First Dates Restaurant Moves to Bath for Exciting New Series
Channel 4 and Twenty Twenty Productions have announced that the iconic First Dates restaurant will be relocating to the picturesque city of Bath for its upcoming series. The romantic hotspot, known for its role in the BAFTA-winning dating show, will find a new home at The Botanist bar & restaurant, located in the heart of […]
Family Pays Tribute to Piotr Ludwiczak, Remembered as a Beloved Man with a Giant Personality
The family of Piotr Ludwiczak, who tragically passed away following an incident in Bury Town Centre on July 8, 2023, has shared heartfelt tributes to the man they describe as “well-liked by everyone he met.” Piotr, 35 years old, was fondly remembered for his vibrant personality and ability to bring smiles to the faces of […]
Information is sought to help find a 36-year-old woman missing in Ashford
Samantha Scales was last seen near the Kennington Road area of the town at 3.10pm on Monday 10 July 2023.She is described as white, of slim build with short, shaved hair. She was last seen wearing a hospital gown over light-coloured hospital trousers. She was not wearing shoes.Anyone who sees Samantha should call 999 quoting […]
Alleged BBC Presenter Scandal: Teenager Denies Claims, While Mother Stands by Allegations
The teenager at the centre of the scandal involving an unnamed BBC presenter has denied the allegations made against them, while their mother, who initially made the claims, has stated that she stands by her story. The young person’s lawyer issued a statement to the BBC, stating that the claims made by the mother to […]
A fishing boat has been totally engulfed in flames at Emerald Quay in Shoreham
Yesterday evening (July 8, 2023) at 6.35pm, Shoreham Coastguard Team, in collaboration with Sussex Fire & Rescue and Littlehampton CG, responded to an emergency involving a small fishing boat that caught fire at Emerald Quay in Shoreham. The Fire & Rescue team promptly extinguished the fire upon their arrival, while the Coastguards assessed and ensured […]
A fishing boat has been totally engulfed in flames at Emerald Quay in Shoreham
Yesterday evening (July 8, 2023) at 6.35pm, Shoreham Coastguard Team, in collaboration with Sussex Fire & Rescue and Littlehampton CG, responded to an emergency involving a small fishing boat that caught fire at Emerald Quay in Shoreham. The Fire & Rescue team promptly extinguished the fire upon their arrival, while the Coastguards assessed and ensured […]
Stranded at sea: Hastings and Rye RNLI aid yacht in distress
In an early morning rescue operation on Saturday, July 7, the RNLI Lifeboat from Rye was called upon to aid a distressed yacht experiencing engine failure near the coast of Hastings. RNLI Hastings ALB had already taken charge of towing the yacht but faced difficulties due to low water levels in the River Rother, preventing […]
Shoreham RNLI lifeboat responds to medical emergency on yacht
Shoreham Lifeboat was called into action on Saturday afternoon, responding to a distress call as a crew member aboard a 33ft yacht suffered a medical emergency. The vessel had broken down four miles southwest of Shoreham. Once located two lifeboat crew members boarded the yacht to assess and provide immediate medical aid. They remained onboard […]
Car ploughs into historic Eastbourne church
This afternoon, emergency services were mobilised to Our Lady of Ransom Church on Grange Road in Eastbourne following an incident where a car ploughed into the church wall. Quick-thinking witnesses attending the nearby Art and Food fair rushed to assist, offering their support and aid. The damaged section of the church wall has been cordoned […]
A bungling burglar who claimed he was abroad at the time of the offence was caught after a CCTV appeal showed him using the bank cards
Milan Sivak, of Huntly Grove, Peterborough, targeted a ground-floor flat in the city centre in the early hours of 12 January 2020. The victim woke up at 8am that day and first became aware something wasn’t right when, 18 minutes later, he got a text from his bank saying one of his cards had just […]
