Man Fighting for Life After Stabbing at Wiltshire Housing Development as Two Arrested
A man is fighting for his life after he was allegedly stabbed with a screwdriver at a housing development in Wiltshire, prompting the arrest of two men. Emergency services were called to the Wain Homes development at Widham Gardens, Station Road, Purton, at around 11.05am on Thursday 23 July following reports of a serious assault. […]
Two Men Charged After Man Seriously Injured in Alleged Walderslade Stabbing
Two men have been charged after a man was seriously injured in an alleged stabbing near Walderslade. Kent Police were called to Spenlow Drive, Boxley, at around 9.45pm on Monday 20 July following reports of an assault. A man in his 30s sustained injuries consistent with stab wounds and remains in hospital in a serious […]
Sussex Police Hunt Wanted Man Recalled to Prison
Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace a wanted man who has been recalled to prison. Michael Rowe, 42, is wanted by Sussex Police after being recalled to custody for breaching the terms of his release. Rowe was originally serving a prison sentence for breaching a Criminal Behaviour Order. Links to Worthing, Littlehampton […]
Two Arrested After Disorder Erupts at Broadstairs Community Event
Two people have been arrested after police responded to reports of antisocial behaviour involving a group of young people at a community event in Broadstairs. Kent Police were called to Victoria Gardens on the evening of Wednesday 22 July following reports of a disturbance near the town’s bandstand. Officers attended the scene, dispersed the group […]
Lydd Rapist Jailed for Eight Years After Jury Convicts Him of Attacking Vulnerable Woman
A man who raped a vulnerable woman after preventing her from leaving his room has been jailed for eight years following a unanimous jury verdict. Steven Johnson, 52, of Manor Road, Lydd, was sentenced at Canterbury Crown Court on 16 July after being found guilty of rape and sexual assault. He will also be subject […]
Four Arrested After Suspected Attempted Burglary at Swindon’s Great Western Hospital
Four men have been arrested after an alleged attempted burglary at Great Western Hospital in Swindon, where suspects wearing balaclavas and carrying crowbars were reportedly seen entering the site in the early hours of the morning. Wiltshire Police were called to the hospital on Tuesday 22 July following reports of suspicious activity near the hospital’s […]
Man Arrested After Two People Seriously Injured in Suspected Gillingham Stabbing
A man has been arrested after two people suffered serious injuries in an alleged stabbing in Gillingham. Kent Police launched an investigation after a man and a teenage boy were reportedly assaulted in an alleyway between Ingram Road and Woodlands Road shortly before 11pm on Monday 20 July. The victims were walking towards Woodlands Road […]
Repeat Canterbury Shoplifter Jailed Within 24 Hours of Arrest After Targeting Same Supermarket
A prolific shoplifter who repeatedly stole from the same Canterbury supermarket has been jailed less than 24 hours after his arrest. Stuart Taylor, 37, of no fixed address, admitted seven shoplifting offences after repeatedly targeting Sainsbury’s in St Dunstan Street, Canterbury. He appeared before Margate Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday 21 July, where he pleaded guilty […]
Persistent Kent Criminal Jailed After Stealing Delivery Van With Driver Clinging On
A prolific criminal who drove off in a delivery van while the driver desperately clung to it has been jailed for more than six years. Danny Lee, 25, of Cogate Road, Paddock Wood, was sentenced to six years and three months’ imprisonment at Maidstone Crown Court on 8 July 2026 for robbery and a string […]
Three Men Appear in Court Over Swindon Shooting That Left Man With Life-Changing Injuries
Three men have appeared before the courts in connection with a shooting in Swindon which left a man with life-changing injuries. The defendants appeared in separate hearings following the incident in Gorse Hill on 19 June, as Wiltshire Police confirmed investigations into the shooting remain ongoing. Attempted murder accused denies charges Kyron Anthony, 20, of […]
£7.3 Million Boost to Bring Hydrogen Planes and Flying Taxis to UK Skies
The Government has unveiled a £7.3 million funding package to help accelerate the arrival of zero-emission aircraft, including hydrogen-powered planes and electric flying taxis, as part of plans to transform the future of aviation. Eight pioneering projects across the UK will receive a share of the funding to develop and test the infrastructure needed for […]
Man Denies Causing Death by Dangerous Driving After Fatal Crash That Killed Teenager
A 20-year-old man has pleaded not guilty to causing the death of a teenage girl by dangerous driving following a fatal collision on a rural road in Wiltshire. Richard Robinson, of Birch Road, Kingswood, appeared before Swindon Crown Court on Thursday 23 July, where he denied a charge of causing death by dangerous driving. The […]
CCTV Appeal After Woman Lets Two Strangers Into Gillingham Home Before Cash Stolen
Police have released a CCTV image of a man they want to identify after a woman allegedly had cash stolen from her home after allowing two strangers inside. Kent Police is appealing for information following a reported burglary at a property near Gillingham High Street on the evening of Wednesday 24 June. Officers were called […]
Alleged Serial Predator Carried Out String of London Underground Sex Attacks Before Two Murders, Court Told
A man accused of murdering two women and raping a third carried out a series of sexual assaults on women travelling on the London Underground before the alleged killings, a court has heard. The Old Bailey heard that Simon Levy, 40, allegedly sexually assaulted 10 women on London’s Tube network between October 2023 and May […]
Motorcyclist Suffers Life-Changing Injuries After Three-Vehicle Crash on A30 in Wiltshire
A motorcyclist has suffered life-changing injuries following a serious three-vehicle collision on the A30 near Fovant. Emergency services were called to the scene at around 12.50pm on Wednesday 22 July after a crash involving a Volkswagen Crafter van, a BMW R 1300 RS SE motorcycle and a Toyota C-HR near Dean Lane. Rider taken to […]
Teenager Charged Following Stabbing of 15-Year-Old Boy in Trowbridge
An 18-year-old man has been charged after a 15-year-old boy was seriously injured in a stabbing in Trowbridge. Wiltshire Police said officers were called at around 1am on Tuesday 21 July following reports that a teenage boy had been attacked with a knife on a footpath near the railway bridge between Drynham Road and Sparrow […]
Woman and Teenage Daughter Die After Tragic Incident at Essex Beach
A woman and her 15-year-old daughter have been named after they drowned during a tragic incident at an Essex beach, where several people got into difficulty in the water. Shelina Rahman, a teacher in her 40s, and her daughter Sameeha, 15, died after the incident at West Mersea Beach, near Colchester, on Wednesday evening. The […]
Two Women Sent for Trial Over Alleged Murder of Mum Scarlett Faulkner
Two female suspects have been sent forward for trial over the alleged murder of 29-year-old mother Scarlett Faulkner following a fatal roadside assault in County Tipperary. A 40-year-old woman and a 17-year-old girl appeared before Nenagh District Court on Thursday, where they were formally sent forward to the Central Criminal Court in Dublin. Because one […]
Second Man Arrested After Serious Stabbing Near Walderslade
A second suspect has been arrested after a man suffered serious stab wounds during an alleged assault near Walderslade. Kent Police were called to Spenlow Drive, Boxley, at around 9.45pm on Monday 20 July following reports that a man had been attacked. The victim, a man in his 30s, is alleged to have been assaulted […]
Firefighters investigated after giving cancer survivor a ride in fire engine
Three firefighters are facing a disciplinary investigation after allegedly allowing a young boy recovering from cancer to ride in a fire engine during a community open day. The incident, involving Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS), has sparked anger among firefighters after the crew were reported for allegedly taking a small group of children […]
Teen Arrested After Pensioner Seriously Injured in Catapult Attack in Cranbrook
A teenager has been arrested after a pensioner suffered serious injuries when he was allegedly struck by a projectile fired from a catapult in Cranbrook. Kent Police launched an investigation following the incident on Waterloo Road at around 6.30pm on Tuesday 16 June. Officers were called to reports that five young people had been involved […]
Five Homes Damaged After Major Blaze Tears Through Sheffield Street
Five homes have been damaged after a major fire ripped through a residential street in Sheffield, prompting a huge emergency response and road closures. South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue was called to Grimsell Crescent, in the Fox Hill area of Sheffield, in the early hours of Thursday, with firefighters battling the blaze for several hours. […]
Young Rugby Tournament Aims to Tackle Crime and Build Confidence Ahead of Secondary School
More than 80 children preparing to start secondary school have taken part in a special rugby tournament designed to do far more than develop sporting skills – helping build confidence, resilience and positive relationships with the emergency services. The five-hour event, organised by Devon & Cornwall Police and Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service, was held […]
Man Charged After Armed Police Respond to Reports of Weapon in Maidstone Park
A man has been charged after armed police were called to reports of a person carrying a weapon in Mote Park, Maidstone. Kent Police said officers were alerted on the afternoon of Saturday 11 July following reports that a group of people had been threatened with a weapon in the popular park. Armed officers deployed […]
Urgent Search for Missing Non-Verbal Woman Last Seen Near Kentish Town Station
Police are appealing for the public’s help to find a vulnerable woman who has gone missing from Kentish Town, with officers becoming increasingly concerned for her welfare. Fatumata, 27, was last seen at her home near Kentish Town railway station at around 9.10pm on Monday 20 July. The Metropolitan Police said extensive enquiries are underway […]
Burnham Orders Review of Early Prison Release Scheme After Outcry Over PC Andrew Harper Killers
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has ordered a review of Labour’s controversial early prison release scheme following a wave of criticism sparked by plans to free two of the men responsible for the death of PC Andrew Harper. The move comes after Lissie Harper, the widow of the Thames Valley Police officer, condemned the policy as […]
Are British Broadcasters Gradually Becoming Streaming Companies?
The days of people checking the television schedule and planning their viewing habits around that could be coming to an end. Netflix and other streaming platforms have changed how we consume entertainment, with younger generations now used to having everything at their fingertips on demand. Traditional British broadcasters have had to adapt to this new […]
Farage, visas and reparations: how Reform UK’s ultimatum turned into a lesson in post‑colonial arrogance
What for a British politician was meant as an act of blackmail became, for Africa, yet another confirmation of colonial arrogance. And when Farage himself announced his resignation as MP for Clacton because of an investigation into an undeclared £5 million, his own words about visas and reparations began to sound like bitter irony. […]
BT refunds terminally ill customer after family raises concerns over billing dispute
BT has refunded a terminally ill customer after her family raised concerns about a long-running billing issue, thanking the telecoms giant for the compassion and understanding it showed in resolving the matter. The family of 70-year-old Maria Jackson, who is receiving palliative care after being diagnosed with stage four gallbladder cancer, said they initially feared […]
Child Rapist Jailed for More Than 22 Years After Targeting Children and Women
A convicted child rapist who preyed on children and adult women over a number of years has been jailed for more than 22 years. Lewis Stevens, 34, of Newtown Green, Ashford, was sentenced at Maidstone Crown Court on Thursday 16 July after being found guilty of a string of serious sexual offences. The court imposed […]
