Education Secretary addresses BETT 2023
Mankind’s great light-bulb moments, especially the transformational ones, rely on someone turning inspiration into innovation. Before becoming an MP, I spent almost 30 years in business and largely in tech, so it’s a real pleasure for me to be with you here today. I spent many years in the financial sector, where among other things […]
Astounding levels of incompetence in the Russian military leadership have eroded Russia’s military reputation: UK statement to the OSCE
UK military advisor, Ian Stubbs, says the staggering casualties suffered by Russia around Bakhmut have had significant impact on personnel and munition stocks. Thank you, Mr Chair and welcome Deputy Minister of Defence Galić to this Forum. Mr Chair, I would like to start by thanking you and your team for your stewardship over the […]
Müller charity payment for ammonia discharge to the River Tern
Shropshire Wildlife Trust receives £100,000 for nature-based watercourse protection and water quality enhancement projects after company’s permit breach Shropshire Wildlife Trust has received a financial boost after the Environment Agency accepted an enforcement undertaking (EU) offer from Müller UK & Ireland Group LLP. The payment is part of an EU offered by the company for […]
UK unveils world-leading approach to innovation in first artificial intelligence white paper to turbocharge growth
Government launches AI white paper to guide the use of artificial intelligence in the UK, to drive responsible innovation and maintain public trust in this revolutionary technology Five principles, including safety, transparency and fairness, will guide the use of artificial intelligence in the UK, as part of a new national blueprint for our world class […]
Detectives investigating an assault on a woman near Maidstone are appealing for witnesses
The incident happened in Bow Road, Wateringbury at around 10.40pm on Tuesday 28 March 2023. The woman was walking from Tonbridge Road towards Wateringbury train station, when it is reported a man she did not know approached her from behind and assaulted her, causing her to fall to the ground. The victim defended herself and […]
UKHSA update on avian influenza
Latest update from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) on the risk to human health from avian influenza (influenza A H5N1). The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has published its latest technical briefing on avian influenza. UKHSA continues to work closely with the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) to assess the risk to human health from […]
Police are appealing for information regarding a burglary at a house in Toothill, Swindon
Shortly after 11am yesterday (28/3), a house in White Castle was broken in to after the occupants went out for the day. Two men, who were seen in the area on an electric bike prior to the incident, are believed to have waited in an alleyway until the occupants left and then smashed the patio […]
Police are appealing for information regarding a burglary at a house in Toothill, Swindon – (ID 557127)
Shortly after 11am yesterday (28/3), a house in White Castle was broken in to after the occupants went out for the day. Two men, who were seen in the area on an electric bike prior to the incident, are believed to have waited in an alleyway until the occupants left and then smashed the patio […]
Police are appealing for information regarding a burglary at a house in Toothill, Swindon
Shortly after 11am yesterday (28/3), a house in White Castle was broken in to after the occupants went out for the day. Two men, who were seen in the area on an electric bike prior to the incident, are believed to have waited in an alleyway until the occupants left and then smashed the patio […]
A prolific thief has been jailed a day after he was arrested for breaching a court order which banned him from entering shops in Maidstone
Patrols tackling shoplifting in the town centre detained Dougie Frankham after he ignored restrictions put in place to protect businesses, following previous convictions related to thefts and disorderly behaviour. Kent Police was called at 1.30pm on Tuesday 28 March 2023, after Frankham entered a prohibited premises in Week Street where he stole clothing. He was […]