UK Bans Boiling Lobsters and Crabs Alive in Animal Welfare Shake-Up

UK Bans Boiling Lobsters and Crabs Alive in Animal Welfare Shake-Up

The Government has slammed the brakes on the age-old practice of boiling lobsters and crabs alive, a move rocking restaurants and fishmongers across the UK. Announced as part of Labour’s new animal welfare strategy, the ban demands crustaceans be killed humanely before cooking – no more boiling them alive in scalding water. New Humane Rules […]

Rotherham Rapists Jailed 25 Years After Shocking Attacks

Rotherham Rapists Jailed 25 Years After Shocking Attacks

Two men have finally been locked up for raping a vulnerable teenage girl in Rotherham—25 years after their vile crimes. Kessur Ajaib, 44, and Mohammed Makhmood, 43, were handed a combined 15-and-a-half-year sentence today following a National Crime Agency probe. Decades-Old Abuse Brought to Justice The pair, then aged between 18 and 20, preyed on […]

Five Guilty Over Teen’s Shocking Murder in Manchester

Five Guilty Over Teen's Shocking Murder in Manchester

Five people have been found guilty after the brutal death of 14-year-old Ibrahima Seck, following a tense month-long trial at Manchester Crown Court. Teen Told: You Murdered Ibrahima A 14-year-old boy was convicted of murdering Ibrahima, while two others—aged 14 and 17—were found guilty of manslaughter. The fatal attack happened in north Manchester in June, […]

Drug Suspect Caught in Sussex’s First Live Facial Recognition Arrest

Drug Suspect Caught in Sussex’s First Live Facial Recognition Arrest

  Sussex Police have marked a major milestone by using Live Facial Recognition (LFR) technology to make their first-ever arrest in the county. On December 2, officers swooped on a 42-year-old man in Brighton’s city centre, wanted for drug supply and organised crime offences. Facial Tech Snaps Suspect in Brighton The man was stopped on […]

Wiltshire Police crack down on drug supply ring with multiple arrests

Wiltshire Police crack down on drug supply ring with multiple arrests

  Raid Uncovers 50-Plant Cannabis Farm Above Eatery On Friday night (19 December), cops stormed an East Street property in Warminster and found around 50 cannabis plants growing right above a restaurant. Alongside the farm, officers seized bags of cocaine and mobile phones linked to the operation. Second Warrant Finds Drugs and Paraphernalia The same […]

Sinkhole Strands Boats and Sparks Major Incident in Shropshire

Sinkhole Strands Boats and Sparks Major Incident in Shropshire

A sinkhole and landslip on a Shropshire canal caused havoc early today, leaving three boats stranded and forcing the emergency evacuation of around 10 people near the Welsh border. Authorities swiftly declared a major incident amid dramatic rescue scenes in Whitchurch’s Chemistry area. Terrified Boater Describes Moment Canal Collapsed Beneath Him Seventy-five-year-old Bob Wood woke […]

Tradesman Charged with Sexual Assault in Gillingham Home

Round-Up of Cases from Bromley and Bexley Magistrates’ Courts

  A 37-year-old man has been charged after allegedly sexually assaulting a woman in her Gillingham house. Arrest Made Following Evening Incident Kent Police responded to a report of sexual touching at around 5.45pm on Wednesday, 3 December 2025. The victim said she was touched over her clothing. Officers arrested Andrei Marcus, from Edinburgh Road, […]

Tesco Shoplifter to Spend Christmas Behind Bars After Repeat Thefts

Tesco Shoplifter to Spend Christmas Behind Bars After Repeat Thefts

  Serial thief caught red-handed in Swansea Nicky Barratt, 26, from Swansea, is facing a grim festive season after being sentenced to five months in prison for a spree of shopliftings. The repeat offender pleaded guilty to five counts of theft, targeting Tesco Express and Co-op stores across the city. £861 worth of stolen goods […]

Chatham Woman Busted for Arson After Fire Destroys Jaguar

Chatham Woman Busted for Arson After Fire Destroys Jaguar

  A woman has been charged with arson following a late-night blaze in Chatham that damaged several vehicles, including a Jaguar. Fire Erupts at Carton House Car Park The fire broke out at around 12.05am on Saturday 13 December 2025 at Carton House on New Road. A pile of rubbish was set ablaze, sparking a […]

Major Incident Declared as Sinkhole Hits Whitchurch Canal in Shropshire

A major incident has been declared in Shropshire after a sinkhole appeared by a canal in the Chemistry area of Whitchurch. Emergency Services Rush to Scene Multiple emergency teams are on site, coordinating through the Shropshire Tactical Co-ordination Group (TCG). The response involves fire crews and other agencies working together to manage the situation.   […]

Senior Russian General Killed in Moscow Car Bomb

A car bomb blast in southern Moscow has taken the life of a top Russian military chief. Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov, head of the General Staff’s training department, was killed in the attack, investigators confirmed on Monday. Probe Launched into ‘Murder’ of Military Leader Russia’s Investigative Committee swiftly opened a murder inquiry into the blast […]