Enhancing Road Safety: New Signage Installed by West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service
West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service, in collaboration with West Sussex County Council’s Highways department, has recently installed new road signage outside their brand new Training Centre and Horsham Fire Station. The aim is to enhance road safety and ensure the efficient and timely response of emergency services. The installation includes wig-wag signalling devices on […]
Record Number of Migrants Cross the Channel in a Single Day in 2023
Home Office figures reveal dangerous journey continues to pose challenges Friday marked the highest number of migrants arriving in the UK after crossing the English Channel in a single day this year, according to official figures from the Home Office. A total of 686 individuals made the perilous journey, surpassing the previous daily high recorded […]
Malmo to Host Eurovision Song Contest 2024: All You Need to Know
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has announced that the city of Malmo will be the host of the Eurovision Song Contest in May 2024. The 68th edition of the renowned competition will take place at the Malmo Arena, with the grand final scheduled for Saturday, May 11. Preceding the final, the semi-finals will be held […]
Iran Executes Two Men Publicly for Shrine Attack in Shiraz
In response to an October attack on the revered Shiite Muslim shrine of Shah Cheragh, Iran carried out the public hangings of two men on Saturday, as announced by the judiciary. The attack, which occurred on October 26, was claimed by the Sunni Muslim extremist group Islamic State (IS) and resulted in the deaths of […]
Man Sentenced to Seven Years in Prison for Rape in Edinburgh
Christopher Pringle, a 43-year-old man, has been sentenced to seven years in prison for the rape of a woman in Edinburgh in August 2020. The conviction was handed down at the High Court in Edinburgh on Friday, May 12, 2023. on July 7, 2023, Pringle appeared once again at the High Court in Edinburgh, where […]
Man Charged with Murder Following Fatal Stabbing in Peckham
A 19-year-old man, Yusuf Kallon, has been charged with murder in connection with the fatal stabbing of 26-year-old Rohan Trotman in Peckham. Kallon, a resident of Marmont Road in SE15, is also facing charges of robbery, possession of a bladed article, and possession of cannabis. Kallon is scheduled to appear at Thames Magistrates’ Court on […]
Cartoon Character Murals Removed from Dover Reception Centre for Child Asylum Seekers
Murals featuring popular cartoon characters, including Mickey Mouse, which was designed to create a welcoming environment for child asylum seekers at a reception centre in Dover, have been ordered to be removed by the immigration minister, Robert Jenrick. According to reports, Jenrick believed that the murals sent too welcoming a message. The Kent Intake Unit […]
Places Offering Free or £1 Meals for Kids During the 2023 Summer Holidays
Summer holidays can be a challenging time for parents as they face increased food expenses while trying to keep their children well-fed. To alleviate the financial burden, consumer website Money Saving Central has compiled a list of places where children, typically aged 10 and younger, can enjoy free or inexpensive meals throughout the six-week school […]
A man who was arrested the day after he fatally stabbed a teenager has been jailed for 24 years
Even though he fled the scene, detectives acted swiftly to track down and secure evidence against Godfrey Tanishe Madondo, 20 of Colegrove Road, Southwark, who was found guilty at the Central Criminal Court on Monday, 3 July, of the murder of 19-year-old Jeremiah Sewell. He was sentenced on Friday, 7 July to life imprisonment – […]
Man Charged with Murder in Connection with Deaths on Mersea Island
A man has been charged with murder as part of an ongoing investigation into the deaths of a married couple on Mersea Island near Colchester. The incident came to light when the ambulance service alerted the police to concerns for the welfare of two individuals at a residence on Victory Road on Sunday, April 9, […]