Man in Critical Condition After Car Crashes Into Tree in Grove Park
In the early hours of this morning, a devastating car accident occurred in Grove Park, leaving one man fighting for his life. The incident took place at approximately 1:30 a.m. on Somertrees Avenue, prompting a swift response from the police and ambulance services. Police arrived at the scene shortly after receiving reports of the collision. […]
Severe Wind Warning Forces Cancellation of Goodwood Festival of Speed on Saturday
The highly anticipated Goodwood Festival of Speed has been canceled for the first time in its 30-year history due to a severe wind warning that poses a “serious risk.” Organizers made the difficult decision to cancel the motorsports festival, held annually at Goodwood House in West Sussex, after considering the potential danger posed by strong […]
A249 Closure Progressing Smoothly with Reopening Expected on Monday
The ongoing closure of the A249 has entered its second day, and we are pleased to report that everything is on schedule for the junction to fully reopen in the early hours of Monday morning. Upon reopening, traffic will utilize the new northbound merge, signifying a significant milestone in the roadworks project. The closure was […]
A cocaine supplier has been jailed for nine years following the cracking of a heavily-encrypted messaging service for criminals
Lee Prescott arranged to purchase kilogram blocks of the class A drug using the illegal EncroChat mobile phone platform, unaware the software had been cracked by international law enforcement agencies. Kent Police was provided with messages showing that between April and the end of May 2020, Prescott had agreed to buy 6kg of cocaine in […]
Officers investigating a series of criminal damage incidents to a number of Bluestar-Unilink buses and university vehicles
Police have received a series of reports between May 10th and July 4th in relation to damage being caused to buses in the Burgess Road and Tulip Road areas. Officers have also received reports of cars being damaged in the same area, resulting in broken windows and dents to bodywork. An 11-year-old boy from Southampton […]
Police have launched urgent searches missing Cheryl Keal from Southampton
The 44-year-old was last seen on foot in Station Road at around 5.45pm this evening (Friday 14 July). Police are concerned for her welfare and are asking anyone who has seen her to please report any sightings to police. Cheryl is described as: White 5ft 8ins tall Brown and grey hair tied back Usually wears […]
Officers are conducting an investigation after the discovery of a quantity of cannabis at an address in the Boyatt Wood area
Local officers – along with specialist units – attended and carried out a drugs warrant at around 2.45pm on Thursday 13 July. Inside they discovered a quantity of Class B drugs – namely cannabis, scales, a vacuum sealer and other drug-related paraphernalia. These were all seized for evidence alongside a mobile device. Two offensive weapons […]
Have you seen missing Damian Mazurkiewicz?
The 53-year-old was last seen at 10am this morning (Thursday, 13 July) in the Rowner area. He is described as: white with a pale complexion, 5ft 6ins and of slim build. He has short dark hair, a moustache and a goatee beard. Damian has links to the Sussex area. Police are growing increasingly concerned for […]
Disadvantaged students to benefit from government’s Turing Scheme
Over 40,000 people across the UK will get the transformational opportunity to study or work abroad in over 160 destinations across the world. Disadvantaged students are set to take up the two-thirds of the international study and work opportunities available from September, as part of to the government’s flagship Turing Scheme. Over 40,000 people across […]
New campaign to boost free bus travel this summer
Take the Bus campaign encourages older people to make the most of free bus travel Older and eligible disabled people are being urged to make the most of free bus travel to meet friends, connect with nature and visit new places this summer, through a new government campaign launched today (15 July 2023). The […]