The UK’s recent unsettled weather will continue in the coming days, with further rain likely for many heading into the weekend
Showers, at times thundery, will continue through the middle of this week. From Wednesday, the heaviest and most frequent showers look most likely to occur in the northwest of England, as well as Northern Ireland and parts of northern Scotland. Met Office Chief Meteorologist Andy Page said: “The UK is predominantly under the influence of […]
A Sittingbourne man involved in the supply of large quantities of cocaine and cannabis has been jailed for 10 years
Bradley Hewett’s offending came to light following the cracking of the EncroChat mobile phone platform, a heavily-encrypted messaging service for criminals. Using the name ‘Stream Burrito’, Hewett was involved in the buying and selling of significant quantities of cocaine valued at between £34,000 and £40,000 per kilogram. He was also involved in the supply of […]
Police have been visiting a series of restaurants in Salisbury to conduct immigration and welfare checks
On June 29, the Salisbury Neighbourhood Team in conjunction with response teams, specialist departments and immigration visited five restaurants across the city centre simultaneously. The unit spoke to employees of the restaurants to check their welfare and ensure they were working legitimately, receiving what they were entitled to, and getting the right advice and support. […]
A disqualified driver callously ran away from a collision he caused that killed a fellow motorist
Nathan Aitchison was driving his partner’s Volkswagen Beetle when he lost control and ran into the back of David Obada’s Fiat Punto. His bad driving caused 22-year-old David’s car to crash into the central reservation barrier on the A46 near Car Colston, Rushcliffe. The Fiat then rolled onto its roof and came to rest sideways […]
BBC Pauses Investigation Pending Further Scoping Work: Lessons to be Learned
In a recent statement, the BBC has confirmed that it has been asked by the Metropolitan Police to pause its investigation into allegations made against one of its presenters. The BBC acknowledges that questions have been raised about the initial management of the complaint and has published an update providing key dates and additional information. […]
Attempted murder charge after Brighton stabbing incident
A man has been charged by the police with attempted murder after a stabbing incident in Brighton. On Thursday, June 22, emergency services responded to a call on Ship Street at around 2 am, reporting a man in his 20s who had sustained serious injuries in a suspected stabbing. The victim was promptly taken to […]
Lifeboat responds to reports of a woman falling off Brighton Pier and an overdue kayaker
Shoreham lifeboat crew had a busy Monday evening when they were launched to search for a kayaker who was overdue on his planned trip along the River Adur. The kayaker was eventually located towards the end of Emerald Quay, tired and cold. The lifeboat crew brought him aboard and transported him back to Shoreham Sailing […]
Science teacher sexually abused teenage girl
A science and technology teacher caught with thousands of child abuse images was also found to have sexually assaulted one of his pupils almost 20 years ago. The National Crime Agency launched an investigation in November 2021, when Google sent a report of a user possessing child abuse material on their platform via the National […]
Police bust sophisticated cannabis farm in Sussex
In Wick, a significant cannabis cultivation operation was disrupted by a police operation, leading to its dismantlement. The Tactical Enforcement Unit (TEU) of Sussex Police executed a warrant under the Misuse of Drugs Act at the Lineside Industrial Estate around 4.15pm on June 28th. Upon entering the premises, authorities discovered approximately 1,300 cannabis plants, which […]
Government Announces £20 Million Funding for Aerial Connectivity Projects
Oxfordshire, UK – The UK government has announced a significant investment of £20 million from the UK Space Agency to advance telecommunications technologies and aerial connectivity projects. Secretary of State for Science, Innovation, and Technology, Chloe Smith, made the announcement at the European Space Agency’s new conference centre at the Harwell Space Cluster in Oxfordshire. […]