West Yorkshire Police Won’t Pursue Legal Action Against Autistic Teen After Arrest
West Yorkshire Police have announced that they will not pursue further action after the arrest of a 16-year-old autistic girl on suspicion of a homophobic public order offence. The arrest had sparked public outcry after being captured on video and was met with criticism. In light of the incident, the police force stated that they […]
House Fire in Gillingham Prompted Quick Response by Firefighters
A house fire broke out on the first floor of a two-storey terraced property located in Greenview Walk, Gillingham. Firefighters from the Kent Fire and Rescue Service were promptly dispatched to the scene to tackle the flames and ensure the safety of residents. The incident, which occurred around 5:28 PM, triggered a response involving three […]
Dartford Crossing Dart Charge Payment Deadline Approaching
Motorists who utilised the Dartford Crossing between July 27 and August 14 are reminded that the extended payment deadline for the Dart Charge, also known as the Dartford Crossing charge, is swiftly approaching. Those who do not possess a Dart Charge account have until August 15 to settle the charge. For individuals who already hold […]
Detectives are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision in Uxbridge
Police were called at about 12:55pm on Friday, 11 August to reports of a car in collision with a pedestrian on the crossing close to the Co-Op on Long Lane in Hillingdon. Officers and the London Ambulance Service attended. A 79-year-old woman was taken to hospital for treatment. Woman died at the Scene Despite the […]
Emergency at Shrewsbury Flower Show: Park Evacuated, Firework Display Cancelled
Ambulance staff are working with emergency services colleagues at The Quarry in Shrewsbury, where the Shrewsbury Flower Show is currently being held, after an anonymous call making a serious threat. Three paramedic officers and the Hazardous Area Response Team are currently at the location. A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “As a […]
Investigation Underway After Shooting Incident on Stoke Newington High Street
A swift and comprehensive investigation is in progress following a shooting incident that occurred on Stoke Newington High Street shortly after 3pm today. Police have swiftly responded to the incident, and they are working diligently to ascertain the responsible parties. At this stage, no arrests have been made in connection with the shooting. A designated […]
Former Police Officer Jailed for Over Seven Years for Sexual Offences Against Vulnerable Teen
A former police officer, Haider Siddique, aged 22, has been sentenced to more than seven years in prison for committing sexual offences against a vulnerable 13-year-old girl he encountered online. Siddique, who had joined West Midlands Police in 2021 as a student officer, was apprehended after his inappropriate conduct was spotted by a vigilant bus […]
Woman Confesses to Attempted Murder of Three Children in Huddersfield
A 34-year-old woman has confessed to attempting to kill three young children, each of whom was discovered with severe stab injuries at a residence in Huddersfield earlier this year. The distressing incident occurred in February and sent shockwaves through the local community. Appearing via video link at Leeds Crown Court on Friday, the woman pleaded […]
Fuelling innovation: Exploring the vibrant venture capital hubs in the UK
Venture capital, otherwise known as VC, is a type of private equity and financing that investors can give to start-up companies they see potential in. It’s essentially used to finance companies in the early stages, in light of an investor feeling confident in their long-term success. This scene is thriving in the UK and both […]
Kent Police is appealing for information to locate a missing teenage girl from Tunbridge Wells
Mia Malherbe, aged 15, was last seen in the Southborough area at around 3pm on Thursday 10 August 2023. She is described as being around five feet and eight inches tall, of slim build and with long straight blonde hair. When she went missing, Mia was wearing a pink vest top and jean shorts. She […]