A shoplifter who stole from a supermarket in Ramsgate has been banned from stores around Thanet
Jason Cousins took various items from Tesco on Manston Road on three occasions between 29 April and 7 May 2024. A local officer recognised him in CCTV footage from the scene and he was later charged with three counts of theft. Kent Police also applied for and was granted a two-year Criminal Behaviour Order to […]
Officers investigating reports of shoplifting in the Swale and Canterbury districts have issued images of two people they would like to identify
Kent Police is looking into five reports of theft where a large quantity of medication was stolen from stores. Two shops in Sittingbourne reported thefts during the afternoon of 22 June 2024, in Gadby Road and Eurolink Way. A further three thefts were reported to have taken place on 25 June; from two stores in […]
Officers investigating reports of shoplifting in the Swale and Canterbury districts have issued images of two people they would like to i…
Kent Police is looking into five reports of theft where a large quantity of medication was stolen from stores. Two shops in Sittingbourne reported thefts during the afternoon of 22 June 2024, in Gadby Road and Eurolink Way. A further three thefts were reported to have taken place on 25 June; from two stores in […]
Officers investigating reports of shoplifting in the Swale and Canterbury districts have issued images of two people they would like to i…
Kent Police is looking into five reports of theft where a large quantity of medication was stolen from stores. Two shops in Sittingbourne reported thefts during the afternoon of 22 June 2024, in Gadby Road and Eurolink Way. A further three thefts were reported to have taken place on 25 June; from two stores in […]
A Met officer will appear at court charged with controlling and coercive behaviour and actual bodily harm
A Metropolitan Police officer, currently suspended from duty, has been charged with actual bodily harm and coercive and controlling behaviour. Detective Constable Lindsay Blackman, who is attached to the Specialist Crime Command, will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, July 18. DC Blackman was charged in June following an investigation by the Met’s Directorate […]
Small Building Fire in Margate Quickly Extinguished
The Kent Fire and Rescue Service responded to reports of a small fire in a building near Dane Hill, Margate this evening. The call came in at 5:24 PM, prompting the dispatch of two fire engines to the scene. Firefighters, equipped with breathing apparatus, swiftly tackled the flames using hose reel jets. Support equipment, including […]
Two Arrested Following Knifepoint Robbery in Liden, Swindon
Two individuals have been arrested following a knifepoint robbery that occurred in Liden, Swindon. Wiltshire Police are appealing to the public for any information that could assist in the investigation. Witnesses or anyone with information about the incident are urged to call 101, quoting crime reference number 54240083459. Alternatively, anonymous reports can be made to […]
Bloodstain leads to prison sentence after huge cannabis discovery
A bloodstain discovered amongst a shipment of nearly half a tonne of cannabis led officers to one of the criminals involved. On Thursday 16 May 2024 Kent Police was notified that packages of the class B drug had been found inside a storage container at a location in Formby Road, Halling. On Tuesday 21 May […]
Car Fire on A2 Temporarily Closes Road
A car fire on the A2 coastbound near Singlewell prompted a swift response from the Kent Fire and Rescue Service today. The incident, reported at 5:15 PM, saw two fire engines dispatched to the scene. Firefighters, equipped with breathing apparatus, extinguished the blaze using a high-pressure hose reel jet and compressed air foam system (CAFs). […]
A man has been jailed after raping a woman while she slept at a hotel in north London
Ian Foster, 41, of no fixed address, was sentenced to 16 years’ imprisonment at Wood Green Crown Court on Tuesday, 16 July. He was also given a restraining order preventing him from directly or indirectly contacting the victim. He was unanimously found guilty of rape on Friday, 26 April following a trial supported by extensive […]
Selsey Coastguard and Lifeboat Responds to Injured Swimmer
Selsey Coastguard Team was paged at 13:26 on July 17, 2024, following reports of a casualty with an injured leg on the beach at Seal Bay, Selsey.
Upon arrival, the team assessed the casualty and, due to a prolonged wait for an ambulance and the casualty experiencing significant pain, requested the launch of the Selsey Inshore Lifeboat to provide pain relief.
The lifeboat crew collaborated with the coastguard team to administer initial care and pain relief to the casualty. Once paramedics arrived, additional pain relief was given before the casualty was carefully moved onto a stretcher and transported up the beach to the awaiting ambulance.
The casualty was subsequently transferred to the ambulance and taken to the hospital for further treatment.
The Selsey Coastguard Team reminds everyone to heed the signage advising against climbing on the rock armour. The rock armour is extremely hazardous due to its slippery surface and the presence of large, deep gaps between the rocks. Hidden ..
Body Found in Search for Missing Man in Aldbourne
Wiltshire Police have confirmed the discovery of a body in the search for missing man Daulat Singh, 41. The body was found at approximately 3:45 PM today by officers conducting searches in central Aldbourne. Although formal identification has not yet been completed, Daulat’s next of kin have been informed of the discovery. The police have […]
Major Fire at Birmingham Industrial Park
Firefighters from across the Midlands are battling a significant blaze at an industrial park near the Fort retail complex in Birmingham. The fire broke out in the roof space of a warehouse situated behind the B&M store at the popular retail park. Earlier reports mistakenly indicated that the fire was within the retail park itself. […]
Police Seek Driver After Elderly Woman Injured in Saltdean
Police are appealing for the driver of a car involved in a collision with a pedestrian in Saltdean to come forward. The incident took place on Wednesday, June 5th, at 9:30 AM, at the junction of Chichester Drive East and the A259 Marine Drive.
An 83-year-old woman was struck by a dark blue car as it turned from Marine Drive into the junction. Initially, the driver stopped, and it was believed that the pedestrian had sustained only minor injuries. However, it was later confirmed that she had suffered a broken hip.
Paul Wood from the Collision Process Unit said, “We are asking for the driver of the blue car involved to come forward and would also like to hear from any other witnesses who saw the collision or have any dashcam footage of it.”
Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is urged to email [email protected], quoting CRaSH 1461147.
The FA Select Gareth Southgate’s Replacement and Are Ready to Wait
The Football Association (FA) has begun the search for a new England manager following Gareth Southgate’s departure after the Euro 2024 final. Reports indicate that the FA has identified their ideal candidate and is willing to wait for him if necessary. The FA views Pep Guardiola as an “outstanding candidate” for the position. While appointing […]
Government Unveils Ambitious Legislative Agenda in King’s Speech
Britain’s new Labour Party government, following a landslide victory in the July 4 election, has pledged to stabilize the country’s turbulent politics and alleviate the cost-of-living crisis. King Charles III outlined the new administration’s plans for “national renewal” during the grand State Opening of Parliament on July 17. Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s legislative agenda, delivered […]
UK Inflation Edges Up to 2% in June, Complicating Rate Cut Decisions
Inflation in the UK remained steady at the Bank of England’s target rate of 2% in the year to June, according to official figures released on Wednesday. This development has left policymakers contemplating a potential cut in borrowing costs next month. The Office for National Statistics reported that the largest upward pressure on the annualized […]
Ten things to know from the King’s Speech
Find out what the King’s Speech means for you. This year’s King’s Speech focuses on creating wealth in every corner of the country, and improving the living standards of working people. New laws will also help to create wealth in every community and hand power back to local leaders who know what is best for their areas. […]