Emergency Landing on A40 Golden Valley Bypass: Spectacle and Road Closures
An emergency landing by a light aircraft took place on the A40 Golden Valley bypass, between Gloucester and Cheltenham, creating a spectacle and causing road closures in both directions. The incident occurred around 6pm, prompting the temporary closure of the road due to what was described as an “aviation incident”. Emergency services swiftly arrived on […]
Murder Investigation Launched After Discovery of Girl’s Body in Woking
A murder investigation has been launched after a girl’s body was discovered in Woking this morning (10 August). Officers were called to an address in Hammond Road around 2.50am following a concern for safety. On arrival, a 10-year-old girl was sadly found dead inside the property. Her family has been informed and are being supported […]
Man Ordered to Wear Knee-Length Shorts to Prevent Indecent Exposure on Public Transport
A 55-year-old man, John Paul Murphy, has been handed a unique restriction as part of his sentence after he was found guilty of indecent exposure incidents on the Docklands Light Railway (DLR). The court ordered a “short shorts ban” for Murphy, preventing him from wearing short shorts on public transport. This follows his repeated actions […]
Mcdonalds Supervisor Guilty of Sexual Assault | Join Listening Circles
A McDonald’s supervisor has been found guilty of sexually assaulting a younger female employee who worked as a trainee at his branch Geary Tolontino Fernandes, 34, of Warneford Close, Toothill, Swindon, was found guilty today (10/08) following a trial at Swindon Magistrates’ Court. As a supervisor, Fernandes had been tasked with training and supporting new […]
Metropolitan Police officers under investigation for failure to provide first aid to stabbing victim
Two Metropolitan Police officers are currently under criminal investigation for potentially failing to provide adequate first aid to a man who tragically died after being stabbed in Thornton Heath. The incident in question involves the case of Usmaan Mahmood, a 20-year-old who passed away in the hospital a day following the attack that occurred on […]
A drugs kingpin has been jailed for the “senseless” murder a Nottingham dad who felt he’d been cheated in a £20 deal
Father-of-five Darren Davis bled to death from a single stab wound to the heart after falling out with his supplier, Faheem Younis. Nottingham Crown Court heard Younis lured Mr Davis to an address in Radford, where he stabbed him – exactly a year ago today. Younis, aged 42, of Graham Street, Radford, was found guilty […]
David Jennings remains missing from Maidstone
Kent Police has issued a CCTV image of a man reported missing from Maidstone. David Jennings, aged 49, was last seen at Maidstone East Railway Station at 10.13am on Friday 4 August 2023. He is described as being around five feet and seven inches tall, of small build and with short grey hair and blue […]
Annabel Croft and Nigel Harman Join Star-Studded Lineup for Strictly Come Dancing’s New Series
In an exciting announcement that’s sure to set hearts racing, Annabel Croft and Nigel Harman have been unveiled as the fourteenth and thirteenth celebrity contestants respectively for the eagerly anticipated new series of Strictly Come Dancing. The beloved multi-award-winning entertainment show, produced by BBC Studios, is set to make its much-awaited return to BBC One […]
Fire erupts in Hastings building
Emergency services along with West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service are responding to a building fire on Waterworks Road, Hastings at 12:38pm on Thursday 10th August 2023 today. Firefighting units from Hastings, Bexhill, Battle, Rye, and Eastbourne have been dispatched to the scene and are currently working to control the blaze. Local authorities are urging […]
Man from Kent charged in NCA people smuggling investigation
A man has appeared in court charged with people smuggling offences as part of a National Crime Agency investigation into a network suspected of moving migrants out of the UK. Muhamed Alievski, aged 28, from Macedonia was arrested by NCA officers at Javelin Way, Ashford, Kent on the morning of Saturday 5 August.With him at […]
Targeting Drug Dealing: Proactive Police Operation in Radford Area
A covert operation spearheaded by a specialist Nottinghamshire Police team resulted in a drug dealer being put behind bars Using plain-clothes tactics targeting suspected drug dealing in the Radford area, Radford Road Operation Reacher team officers saw Ronald King cycling in Gregory Boulevard before he conducted a drug deal and rode off – blissfully unaware […]
A tax stealing tiler has been sentenced for a £492,000 VAT fraud after ignoring a chance to come clean
James Burton, who runs a tiling business in Northampton, was given the chance to make “full, open and honest” disclosures about his tax affairs to avoid criminal investigation. But the 45-year-old ignored all contact from HM Revenue and Customs and claimed a letter sent to him, which had been signed for, had been lost in […]
Woman killed by hit and run HGV on Battersea Bridge
Tragedy struck on Thursday, 10 August, as a collision occurred between a lorry and a cyclist on Battersea Bridge SW11. The incident was reported to the authorities at 7.55am. Regrettably, the cyclist involved, identified as a woman, was found deceased at the scene of the collision. Police are actively engaged in notifying her next of […]
A burglar who stole more than £55,000 worth of agricultural equipment from farms across Kent has been jailed
Between 14 July 2022 and 6 March 2023 Jamie Broadmore stole the plant equipment from farms and businesses in Allhallows, Shorne, Sandling, Gravesend, Southfleet and West Malling. During an eight-month period, Broadmore, of Elaine Avenue, Strood, used recovery trucks to steal the vehicles before he sold the items on. His crime spree started on 14 July […]
Thousands of nitrous oxide canisters and an array of other ‘party drugs’ were all seized by police from a car
Officers were out on patrol in the Radford area when a car travelling along Prospect Street started to arouse their suspicions. As police were getting ready to bring it to a halt, the car pulled over suddenly, with officers getting out to speak to its three occupants – Naheem Akhtar, Asim Haque and Manawar Ali. […]
Wilko Stores Face Closure as Retailer Enters Administration
In a blow to the high street, Wilko, a well-known household and DIY retailer, has announced its entry into administration, leading to concerns about the fate of its stores and employees. The news comes as a shock to many, as the company had been a familiar presence on British high streets for decades. The decision […]
Smoke Alert: Haystack Fire Prompts Window and Door Closure Advisory in Minster, Sheerness
Residents in the vicinity of Lower Road in Minster, Sheerness, are being urged to take precautions and close their windows and doors due to smoke resulting from a haystack fire that occurred earlier. The incident, which took place on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, has prompted an ongoing response from emergency services to ensure the situation […]
Massive Fire Engulfs Harvester Restaurant in Littlehampton, West Sussex
In a devastating incident, a raging fire has swept through the Harvester restaurant located on Coastguard Road in Littlehampton, West Sussex. The West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service was immediately dispatched to the scene upon receiving reports of the fire, which began in the restaurant’s kitchen and subsequently spread to the roof. The fire, which […]
