Police officers have been dealing with a number of groups of people who decided they “fancied a day at the beach” today
Police officers have been dealing with a number of groups of people who decided they “fancied a day at the beach” today Police officers have been dealing with a number of groups of people who decided they “fancied a day at the beach” today. Officers have been seen on seafronts issuing stern words of advice […]
Senior Police detective killed in fatal collision
Senior Police detective killed in fatal collision South Africa has lost one of its finest and most senior female police officers. Detective Chief Superintendent Joanne Shanahan was one of the two women sadly killed in a horrific crash at Urrbrae. Joanne was a passenger in a Holden SUV, driven by her husband Peter at the […]
Three London Ambulance staff have died
The chief executive of London Ambulance Service has paid tribute to three members of our staff who have tragically passed away recently. Garrett Emmerson said: “Everyone at our Service is devastated at the heart-breaking news that three of our staff have tragically passed away. “Gordon, Melonie and Ian were all well-known and loved and will […]
The Met take on Tom Hardy’s story time
Officers from a Safer Neighbourhoods Team based in Croydon have found a creative way to keep in contact with local pupils while the majority of schools across London remain shut. In a bid to support parents through their daily routine and to keep consistency for children who are used to visits from the officers at […]
Police probe £60k North London Raid
Detectives from the Met’s North Area Command Unit are investigating a residential burglary in which more than £60,000 worth of jewellery was stolen. The occupant, a 42-year-old woman, left her home in the Ponders End area at around 10:00hrs on Thursday, 19 March and returned at around 22:37hrs on Saturday evening. She noticed a back […]
Police officer stabbed whilst responding to a report of disorder at an address in Newport
At approximately 5.15am this morning, Thursday 23rd April 2020, officers responded to a report of disorder at an address in St Vincent Lane in Newport. Whilst responding, a 47 year-old Police Sergeant from the Newport area sustained knife wounds to the abdomen area. He is currently in The Royal Gwent Hospital in a stable condition. […]
Face mask scam warning
Trading Standards have received reports about unsolicited phone calls offering to sell face masks for £29.00. These are scams. These criminals are preying on all of our vulnerabilities at the minute and trying to scare us into parting with cash or bank details.If you receive a phone call like this hang up straight away, […]
20 000 households in England are being contacted to take part in the first wave of a major new government study to track coronavirus
20,000 households in England are being contacted to take part in the first wave of a major new government study to track coronavirus (COVID-19) in the general population. The study will help improve understanding around the current rate of infection and how many people are likely to have developed antibodies to the virus. Participants in […]
Hospitial worker employed by private company ISS faces the sack after a dispute over PPE
Hospitial worker employed by private company ISS faces the sack after a dispute over PPE A hospital worker employed by private company ISS faces the sack after a dispute over PPE. The GMB member – who collects rubbish from Queen Elizabeth’s Hospital, in Woolwich – was told he wasn’t entitled to wear a face mask. […]
19,000 British travellers return from cruise ships after major international effort
This repatriation effort would not have been possible without the co-operation of partners across the world, including Japan, Cuba, Italy, Mexico and US, and I am extremely grateful for their assistance.
Appeal after shots fired in Handsworth shop
Police are appealing for information after gun shots were fired in a shop in Handsworth yesterday (20 April). Officers were called to reports of three men chasing a group of others into DFC Chicken, in Rookery Road, just before 6pm. Shots were fired and the trio of offenders fled. The other group – which consisted […]
Police are appealing for witnesses after a fire was set at a National Trust car park on the Isle of Wight
Police are appealing for witnesses after a fire was set at a National Trust car park on the Isle of Wight yesterday (20 April). Officers believe a fire was set to two hay bales at the entrance to Compton Farm at around 11pm last night. Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service attended and extinguished the fire. […]
Tributes have been paid to a grandfather who sadly died following a collision in Clacton on Easter Sunday
Tributes have been paid to a grandfather who sadly died following a collision in Clacton on Easter Sunday. Norman Austin, 84, who has been provisionally named by police, died on Sunday 11 April following a road traffic collision near the junction with Jaywick Lane. Mr Austin who was known to his loved ones as Norm, […]
New IFAD fund launched to help prevent rural food crisis in wake of COVID-19
With the COVID-19 pandemic and economic slowdown threatening the lives and livelihoods of the world’s most vulnerable people, the UN’s International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) today committed US$40 million, and launched an urgent appeal for additional funds, to support farmers and rural communities to continue growing and selling food. IFAD’s new multi-donor fund, the COVID-19 Rural […]
Surrey County Council is urgently appealing for volunteers to help supply items for Surrey’s frontline workers
Following the government announcement yesterday (17 April 2020) that there is now an extreme shortage of PPE, Surrey County Council is urgently appealing for volunteers to help supply items for Surrey’s frontline workers. With demand for PPE nationally and globally reaching unprecedented levels, social workers, care home staff, volunteers and others need items such as […]
Tribute to ‘charismatic, kind and thoughtful’ BTP officer who died following Covid-19 illness
Tribute to ‘charismatic, kind and thoughtful’ BTP officer who died following Covid-19 illness It is with tremendous sadness that I can confirm Detective Constable John Coker, aged 53, passed away last night. John was taken ill on 22nd March with symptoms of Coronavirus. After his health did not improve he was admitted to hospital and transferred […]
Former patient, turned patient partner, takes on healthcare assistant role to help hospital she loves during Covid-19 pandemic
Former patient, turned patient partner, takes on healthcare assistant role to help hospital she loves during Covid-19 pandemic Kate Baker, who was treated for a benign brain tumour at Queen’s Hospital in December 2016, has applied to be a healthcare assistant – after being inspired by the care she received when she was a patient. […]
Police are appealing to the public to help them locate a teenager wanted in connection with a violent robbery in Greenwich
Police are appealing to the public to help them locate a teenager wanted in connection with a violent robbery in Greenwich. Officers want to trace Marc Cameron, 17, of Greenwich, in connection with an armed robbery following an incident on Friday, 27 March. At 4.30pm officers were called to Allenby Road, SE28 after a 20-year-old […]
