Brothers Among Four Jailed Over Rotherham Hotel Riot
Four men – including two brothers – have been jailed for their part in large-scale disorder at the Holiday Inn Express Hotel in Manvers, Rotherham in August 2024. Concrete slabs and missiles thrown at police The violence erupted outside the hotel, where police officers were protecting the building and its occupants. Jason McGuire, 31, of […]
Three Arrested on Suspicion of Murder After Woman Found Dead in Smethwick
Police have launched a murder investigation after a woman was found dead in Smethwick yesterday morning (Monday, 11 August). Three men, aged 29, 38, and 31, have been arrested on suspicion of murder and remain in custody for questioning. Investigators are appealing for information about Shara’s movements before 1am on Monday, particularly if she […]
High-Risk Missing Blue Light Worker Emergency Care Assistant Claire Bennett
Police are urgently appealing for information to help locate Claire Bennett, who has been reported missing with serious concerns for her welfare. She is classed as a high-risk missing person. Claire, a blue light worker, left St Austell at around 1pm on Monday, 11 August, heading towards Truro. It is unclear why she made the […]
Brazilian man remanded after 17-year-old allegedly raped in Brighton
A 38-year-old man has been remanded in custody after a 17-year-old boy reported being raped at a property in Regent Hill, Brighton. Sussex Police said officers received a report that around 5am on Sunday, 10 August, the victim was sitting on a bench in Dyke Road, near the North Street junction, when a man approached […]
M4 Closed in Both Directions Between Newbury and Hungerford After Serious Collision
The M4 motorway is closed in both directions between J13 (Newbury/Chieveley) and J14 (Hungerford) following a serious collision. Emergency services, including the Air Ambulance, are on scene, with National Highways Traffic Officers assisting. The incident was first reported shortly before 1pm today (12 August). Westbound traffic is also blocked, with delays building on approach. Motorists […]
Have you seen Lilia?
Lilia was last seen today (Monday) at 5:15pm, wearing a pink dress, pink flip flops and red glasses.
Teenagers Remain in Custody After Man Killed on Leysdown Beach
Three teenagers remain in police custody after a man in his 40s died from severe head injuries following an alleged assault on a popular beach in Warden Bay. Kent Police were called to Warden Bay Road at around 7pm on Sunday, August 10, after reports of an altercation involving a small group of people. Concrete […]
Man and Woman Arrested on Suspicion of Murder After Death of One-Year-Old Girl on Isle of Wight
A man and a woman have been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of one-year-old Jayla-Jean Mclaren, who died in hospital on the Isle of Wight after suffering serious injuries. In an earlier statement, Jayla-Jean’s family said: “Mummy, daddy, and nanny will always love you. Fly high princess.” Detective Superintendent Rod Kenny […]
Oadby Man Jailed for Bomb Hoax Calls Targeting Major UK Landmarks
A man who made a series of bomb hoax calls threatening some of England’s busiest transport hubs and public venues has been jailed for more than five years. Paul Fisher, 61, of St Peters Path, Oadby, made multiple calls to police forces across the country between April and May 2025, falsely claiming explosives had been […]
Two Kent Men Admit to Brutal Sheep Killing on South Downs
Two men from Kent have admitted to a shocking case of animal cruelty after a sheep was violently killed on the South Downs last year. Leighton Ashby, 31, of Beckett Road, Ashford, and Oakley Hollands, 20, of Mussenden Lane, Horton Kirby, travelled to a field near Ditchling Beacon on the evening of 2 November 2023, […]
Body Believed to Be Missing Cornwall Woman Roxanne Roberts Found
Police have confirmed that a woman’s body has been found during the search for missing 41-year-old Roxanne Roberts, who was last seen on Saturday, 9 August 2025. Formal identification has not yet taken place, but officers say the body is believed to be that of Ms Roberts. Her family has been informed and is being […]
Gatwick EasyJet Pilot Grounded After Drunken Nude Antics in 5-Star Hotel Night Before Flight
The pilot — who has not been named — is said to have stripped off and roamed the Melia Dunas Beach Resort and Spa in the early hours of 5 August following a marathon drinking session at the bar. “The pilot didn’t have a stitch on and stank of booze. Anyone who saw him […]
Video Poker: Slot and Poker in One – Is It Worth Playing?
Video Poker: Slot and Poker in One – Is It Worth Playing? Video poker occupies a curious middle ground between slot machines and table poker, combining random card draws with player choices that may influence outcomes. At first glance it may appear to be just another casino machine, however, its appeal often comes from the […]
Alton Towers Partially Evacuated After Reports of Fire in Forbidden Valley
Alton Towers Resort in Staffordshire was partially evacuated this afternoon following reports of a fire within the theme park. Others reported traffic disruption and confusion as some car park entrances were closed. One visitor, who had walked 25 minutes with elderly relatives toward Forbidden Valley, claimed there was “no communication with customers” and “nobody […]
Second UK F-35B Stealth Jet Makes Emergency Landing in Japan Weeks After Another Stranded in India
A British F-35B stealth fighter jet from the aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales was forced to make an emergency landing at Kagoshima International Airport on Sunday after suffering an engineering fault during a sortie in the Indo-Pacific. The £88 million warplane, one of about 24 embarked on the £3.5 billion carrier, diverted at around […]
Man Charged with Double Murder and GBH After Bermondsey Stabbings
A man has been charged with the murders of father and son Terry and Brendan McMillan, and with grievous bodily harm against a third man, following a violent stabbing incident in Bermondsey. He faces two counts of murder, one count of Section 18 grievous bodily harm, and possession of an offensive weapon. Cevik is […]
Car Crashes into Pilot Inn Pub — Driver Arrested
A car smashed into the Pilot Inn pub, near the power station, shortly after midnight last night, causing significant damage to the building. Police say the driver allegedly fled the scene but was arrested a short time later. Details of any potential injuries have not yet been confirmed. Kent Police have not yet released the […]
Fire Crews Battle Blaze at Historic Raven Hotel in Droitwich
Firefighters are tackling a major blaze at the Grade II listed Raven Hotel in Droitwich Spa this evening (10 August). The landmark building on St Andrew’s Street, which has stood for close to 800 years, was undergoing redevelopment into residential housing. For much of its history, the Raven operated as a public house and is […]