A man has sadly died following a serious collision in Hapton

A man has sadly died following a serious collision in Hapton – UKNIP

Police had been called around 11.15am on November 4 to reports a man riding a Yamaha motorbike had been involved in a collision with a white coloured Vauxhall Combo van on Burnley Road. The rider, a 41-year-old man from Accrington, suffered a bleed on the brain, fractured ribs and internal injuries and was later taken […]

A Swindon man has been arrested in connection with an armed robbery in Penhill

A Swindon man has been arrested in connection with an armed robbery in Penhill – UKNIP

Officers arrested a 38-year-old local man on suspicion of armed robbery this afternoon (11/11). He is currently in custody at Gablecross Police Station. It follows the armed robbery at McColl’s in Penhill yesterday evening (10/11). The man has also been arrested on suspicion of carrying out three other armed robberies in the town. DI Joe […]

Detectives appeal for witnesses after man was stabbed in Cherrydown East

Detectives appeal for witnesses after man was stabbed in Cherrydown East – UKNIP

Police remain at Cherrydown East in Basildon following reports of a stabbing. Officers were called shortly after 3.42am on Thursday 12 November with concerns for the welfare of a man in the area. Police went to help and found a man, aged in his late teens, with injuries to his hand thought to have been […]

Police called to armed robbery at McColl’s on Penhill Drive, Swindon

Police called to armed robbery at McColl’s on Penhill Drive, Swindon – UKNIP

Just after 6.30pm today on Tuesday Police were called to the store following a report that a member of staff had been threatened by an unknown male offender carrying a weapon.  Officers are appealing for any witnesses who may have heard or seen anything suspicious in the area before, during or after the incident this […]

Do you know this clown?

Do you know this clown? – UKNIP

South Yorkshire Police off-road bike team is appealing for information about the identity of a clown, after reports of dangerous driving and fleeing the scene of a collision. On Halloween (Saturday 31 October), a man – dressed as a clown – was captured riding as part of a group of illegal off-road bikers across Sheffield […]

Another 194 people with coronavirus have died across the UK in the latest 24-hour period – compared to 156 a day earlier, government figures show

Another 194 people with coronavirus have died across the UK in the latest 24-hour period – compared to 156 a day earlier, government figures show – UKNIP

According to the data, it brings the UK total deaths to 49,238. However, separate figures published by the UK’s statistics agencies for deaths where COVID-19 was mentioned on the death certificate, together with additional data, show there have now been 65,000 deaths involving coronavirus in the UK. The number of people testing positive for COVID-19 […]

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service would like to hear your views on how much you would be prepared to pay for the services provided by the fire service through your council tax

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service would like to hear your views on how much you would be prepared to pay for the services provided by the fire service through your council tax – UKNIP

Each year the Service presents options for Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority’s consideration demonstrating what an increase, or no increase, would mean to the Service. As a combined authority, we set our own budget and council tax which is separate to those set by other local authorities. Our funding comes from a central […]