Repeat Drug Dealer Jailed for Supplying Cocaine in Eastbourne
Nigel Hollands, a drug dealer who has been supplying cocaine in the Eastbourne area, has been sentenced to prison for the third time. Hollands was arrested in June 2022 after police discovered messages on someone else’s phone that indicated involvement in the supply of Class A drugs. Upon suspecting that the messages came from Hollands’ […]
£2m Advertising Campaign Launched to Empower Social Housing Residents
The UK government has launched a new advertising campaign, titled “Make Things Right,” aimed at empowering residents in social housing to report issues and make complaints to improve housing conditions. The £2 million campaign will include ads on social media, radio, and online search platforms to inform social housing tenants about their rights and encourage […]
Heightened Tensions as Hamas Threatens Israeli Captives, International Leaders Urge Restraint
In a concerning escalation of the conflict between Israel and Hamas, the Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, has issued a threat to execute Israeli captives if Israel continues its bombardment and targeting of civilians in Gaza. Abu Obeida, a spokesman for the Qassam Brigades, stated that any attack on innocent civilians without warning […]
Drug Supply Line Dismantled as Eight Men Sentenced for Drug Offences in Weston-super-Mare
Eight men have been sentenced to a total of 36 years and 9 months for drug offences after a successful operation targeting drug dealing in Weston-super-Mare. The convictions were handed down at Bristol Crown Court on Thursday. The operation began on Thursday, March 30, 2021, when officers attended a property on Jubilee Road and encountered […]
Major Drugs Conspiracy Results in Sentencing of Four Individuals in Bristol Crown Court
Four individuals have been sentenced at Bristol Crown Court for their involvement in a significant drugs conspiracy that saw the supply of cocaine worth at least £3 million from London and the East Midlands to the South West region. The South West Regional Organised Crime Unit (SWROCU) investigation has already led to the sentencing of […]
Man Sentenced to at Least 28 Years for the Murder of Sister-in-Law
In a recent investigation conducted by the Metropolitan Police (Met), Nicolae Virtosu, a 49-year-old resident of Princes Road, Ilford, has been sentenced to a minimum of 28 years in prison for the murder of his sister-in-law, Svetlana Mihalachi. The sentencing took place at the Old Bailey on Monday, 9 October. Virtosu had previously been convicted […]
Israel Enforces “Total” Blockade of Gaza, Retaliation Continues
In a recent development, Israel has announced the implementation of a comprehensive blockade and siege on the Gaza Strip. This move has resulted in severe shortages of essential supplies, including food, water, electricity, and fuel for the approximately two million inhabitants. At the same time, tensions in the region remain high, with a significant number […]
Doctor Tells High Court Judge Baby in Life-Support Case is “Dying”
In a high-profile case regarding life-support treatment, a doctor has informed a High Court judge that a seven-month-old baby at the centre of the case is “dying” and keeping her on a ventilator would only serve to “prolong matters”. The baby, Indi Gregory, is being treated for mitochondrial disease, a genetic condition that drains energy […]
Man Found Guilty of Sending Sexual Messages to a Child
A 41-year-old man from Exeter has been convicted of sending sexual messages to a child over a two-year period. Steven Thomas was sentenced at Bristol Crown Court on Thursday 5 October after a jury found him guilty earlier in the year. Thomas has been sentenced to two years and four months in jail for causing/inciting […]
36-Year-Old Woman Receives 22-Month Prison Sentence for Burglary and Assault on Elderly Victim in Portsmouth
A 36-year-old woman, Charlee Louise Frost, of Kingston Road in Portsmouth, has been sentenced to 22 months in prison following her conviction for burglary, assault, and fraud. The sentencing took place at Portsmouth Crown Court on June 19, where Frost admitted to her crimes. The court heard that on May 17, 2023, an 86-year-old woman […]