A Kent Police initiative to improve the safety of women and girls in pubs and clubs has received a national award
The force has been recognised for its implementation of the ‘Best Bar None’ national licensed premises accreditation scheme in Kent at the first National Police Chiefs’ Council and College of Policing recognition event in London on 6 September 2023. The award is the second accolade the scheme has won. Earlier this year it was crowned […]
Two men have appeared at court after proactive Gravesend officers seized quantity of class A drugs and a stolen car
.At around 10pm on Monday 4 September 2023, a Ford Kuga was being driven in the town centre in a manner that alerted a police patrol. The constables then followed the vehicle on the A2 towards London and requested the driver stop in Station Road, Belvedere. The car came to a halt and the two […]
Two men have appeared at court after proactive Gravesend officers seized quantity of class A drugs and a stolen car
.At around 10pm on Monday 4 September 2023, a Ford Kuga was being driven in the town centre in a manner that alerted a police patrol. The constables then followed the vehicle on the A2 towards London and requested the driver stop in Station Road, Belvedere. The car came to a halt and the two […]
Police Investigate Assistance to Escaped Terror Suspect Daniel Khalife
As the manhunt for escaped terror suspect Daniel Khalife continues, police are now exploring the possibility of assistance from prison guards or fellow inmates in his escape, according to Sir Mark Rowley, the head of the Metropolitan Police. Sir Mark Rowley revealed that ongoing investigations have uncovered “bits of intelligence” that have led to […]
UK Offshore Wind Auction Ends Without New Projects, Raises Concerns for Renewable Strategy, Five Millions Vapes Thrown Away Each Week
In a concerning setback for the UK’s renewable energy ambitions, the latest government auction for offshore wind projects concluded without any new developments secured by developers. The results of the auction, which took place recently, unveiled a notable absence of bids for new offshore wind farms. Instead, the auction saw agreements reached for solar, tidal, […]
Police Appeal for Information in Theft Case Involving Vulnerable Victim
Bristol authorities have launched an urgent appeal for information as they seek to identify a man in connection with the theft of cash from an 87-year-old woman. The distressing incident occurred on Merchant Street, Bristol, around midday on Monday, August 21, leaving the elderly victim shaken. The victim, who suffers from both vision and […]
Cuban Authorities Disrupt Alleged Human Trafficking Ring Sending Cubans to Fight in Ukraine
Cuban authorities have taken swift action, arresting 17 individuals connected to a human trafficking network accused of enticing young Cuban men to join the Russian military in Ukraine. This international operation is raising concerns about the exploitation of individuals for military purposes in a foreign conflict. The Cuban Foreign Ministry disclosed earlier this week […]
Murder Charge after man is killed in Litherland
In a tragic turn of events, a 32-year-old man, identified as Matthew Horton, lost his life in Litherland, Merseyside prompting a murder charge against a 25-year-old individual. The incident unfolded on Tuesday, September 5, at approximately 23.35 when authorities responded to reports of a disturbance at a property on Sefton View, which resulted in the […]
Bird Flu Cases Surge in the UK, New Outbreak Sparks Concern
The United Kingdom is facing a growing challenge as it grapples with a surge in cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 and a confirmed case of low pathogenic avian influenza (LPAI) H7N3 since the beginning of October 2022. The situation has raised significant concerns within the poultry industry and among health authorities. […]
A shoplifter who assaulted a security guard has been jailed following a quick response by officers in Canterbury
The city’s Victim Based Crime Team investigated a series of thefts which had taken place between Monday 21 August and Sunday 3 September 2023. Enquiries led to Connor Jones being identified as a suspect and he was arrested on Tuesday 5 September. The following day, the 25-year-old, of Shelley Avenue, was charged with assault, theft […]