WhatsApp Users Experience Outage, Seek Answers on Social Media
A significant outage has affected thousands of WhatsApp users, causing interruptions in their conversations and prompting a surge in queries and concerns on social media platforms. Panicked individuals resorted to various troubleshooting measures, such as toggling their mobile data on and off or checking their Wi-Fi connections, only to discover that the issue lay with […]
Two Arrested on Suspicion of Murder After 40-Year-Old Woman Found Dead on Rochdale Street
Tragedy struck in Rochdale as a 40-year-old woman was found dead on New Barn Lane, prompting police to launch an investigation into her death. The victim has been identified as Kerry Newman, a loving mother of two boys. [block_2] The distressing incident unfolded on Monday, July 17, 2023, at approximately 04:30 when police received a […]
Man Receives 12-Year Jail Sentence After Fatal Collision on M66
Adil Iqbal of Hope Street, Accrington, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after pleading guilty to death by dangerous driving. Appearing in court on Wednesday, July 19, Iqbal was also handed a 13-year disqualification from driving as a result of his reckless actions. [block_2] The devastating incident occurred on Saturday, May 13, 2023, […]
A man found himself in handcuffs after police were called to reports of a gun being waved at people following an argument over parking
The armed response unit and response officers were quickly on the scene in Andover Road, Bestwood, after receiving a report of a man in possession of a gun shortly after 4pm yesterday (Tuesday 18 July). [block_2] The teams detained a suspect and seized the suspected firearm.
Hay Bale Fire Prompts Advisory to Close Windows and Doors in Swanley
A large fire involving hay bales has sparked an advisory for residents and workers in Swanley, urging them to close windows and doors due to the smoke generated by the incident. [block_2] Four fire engines have been dispatched to the scene on Highlands Hill to combat the blaze.
Sri Lanka to Expand Anti-Elephant Electric Fencing Amid Escalating Human-Elephant Conflict
In response to the escalating human-elephant conflict in Sri Lanka, the government has announced plans to more than double its anti-elephant electric fencing. The move comes after a distressing toll of over 200 elephants and nearly 100 people lost their lives due to the ongoing conflict between farmers and marauding elephants raiding crops. [block_2] Elephants, […]
Officers are appealing for the public’s help to trace a missing teenager from Southwark
Ella Whitrod was reported missing from the Bermondsey area on Wednesday, 21 June. The last confirmed sighting of Ella was in Westminster on Sunday, 16 July. [block_2] The 14-year-old has links to various parts of London, including Newham, Westminster, Wandsworth, Waltham Forest, Tower Hamlets and Hackney.
Detectives are appealing for information after a man was fatally attacked in King Edward VII Park, Wembley
Formal identification is yet to take place but the man has been provisionally named as Milton Hurlington, 42, of north west London. [block_2] Police were called at 21:49hrs on Monday, 17 July to reports of a man in his 40s with a stab injury in the Dene, Wembley, following the attack in the nearby park.
A sex offender from Sheerness has been jailed for five years
Jake Crawley, of Granville Road, committed multiple online sex offences after contacting a 15-year-old child on social media. [block_2] Between November and December 2022, Crawley sent the child obscene messages as well as inappropriate gifts, including money and a bottle of alcohol, despite knowing the recipient was underage.
Metropolitan Police Apologises and Settles with Family of Murdered Investigator Daniel Morgan
The Metropolitan Police has issued an apology and reached a “mutually satisfactory settlement” with the family of Daniel Morgan, a private investigator who was brutally murdered 36 years ago. The apology comes after the police force admitted that the original murder investigation was riddled with corruption, professional incompetence, and defensiveness. [block_2] Daniel Morgan, a co-founder […]
Man Sentenced to Four Years in Jail for Supplying Class A Drugs in Merseyside
A 21-year-old man, Lethobo Sithole, has been sentenced to four years in prison after being found guilty of supplying Class A drugs, specifically crack cocaine and heroin, in Merseyside. The verdict was delivered at Liverpool Crown Court on Tuesday, July 18, as part of Project Medusa—an ongoing investigation into County Lines’s drug supply in the […]
Over 700 Individuals Sentenced to Prison Following Riots in France
France’s justice minister announced on Wednesday that more than 700 people have been sentenced to prison in connection with the riots that occurred late last month. The minister praised the “firm” response of the magistrates in handling the situation. [block_2] In total, there have been 1,278 verdicts issued, with over 95% of defendants being convicted […]
Las Vegas Police Serve Search Warrant in Connection with Tupac Shakur’s Unsolved Murder
The unsolved murder case of legendary rapper Tupac Shakur has been thrust back into the spotlight nearly 30 years after his death, as Las Vegas police confirmed serving a search warrant this week. The shooting death of Shakur, an iconic figure in hip-hop, remains one of the most enduring mysteries in the music industry. [block_2] […]
Air ambulance called to two van collision in Ovingdean
A two-van crash at the St Dustons roundabout in Ovingdean has caused traffic disruption in the area. The air ambulance landed in a nearby field to attend to the incident. The AA has also issued a traffic update stating that the A259 Marine Drive at Greenways is partially blocked and there is queueing traffic on […]
Air ambulance called to two van collision in Ovingdean
[block_2] A two-van crash at the St Dustons roundabout in Ovingdean has caused traffic disruption in the area. The air ambulance landed in a nearby field to attend to the incident.
25-year-old motorcycle rider dies in collision near Midhurst
[block_2] A fatal collision involving a van and a motorcycle occurred near Midhurst, and the police are appealing for witnesses and information. The incident took place on Petersfield Road, close to the junction with Woolbeding Lane, at around 10pm on Thursday, June 29.
Police Seek Assistance in Identifying Suspects in Cheltenham Rolex Watch Theft
Gloucestershire Constabulary has released an image of two individuals they wish to speak to in connection with the theft of a Rolex watch from a jeweller’s shop in Cheltenham last month. The incident took place at a shop on High Street at approximately 13.30 BST on Thursday, June 8. [block_2] According to reports, a man […]
Benjamin Mendy Signs For Lorient
Former Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy has made a significant move in his football career, signing a two-year deal with Ligue 1 side Lorient. This comes just five days after he was cleared of rape charges at Chester Crown Court. The 29-year-old left-backs contract with Manchester City had expired in the summer, prompting his transfer […]