Major Incident Declared in Suffolk as Severe Flooding Hits the Region
Suffolk has declared a major incident as heavy rain continues to wreak havoc, causing severe flooding and dangerous driving conditions. Jon Lacey, Suffolk’s chief fire officer, has urged residents to limit their travel to only essential purposes, such as collecting children from school, accessing medical treatment, or returning home from work. The aim of reducing […]
Man Receives Longest Prison Sentence Ever under Animal Welfare Act for Torturing Puppy to Death
Dudley Payne, a 29-year-old resident of Penwortham, Lancashire, has been handed the longest prison sentence ever given under the Animal Welfare Act, according to the RSPCA. Payne was convicted of causing “horrific injuries” to an 11-week-old American bully breed puppy named Rocko. The puppy suffered from severe head trauma, a ruptured liver, a partial hip […]
James Blake Goes on The Hunt For Catfish Gang
Hunting The Catfish Crime Gang, a documentary following the journey of entrepreneur James Blake as he fights to reclaim his stolen identity, will be airing on BBC Three on Monday, October 23rd at 9pm and on BBC One and BBC One NI on Tuesday, October 24th at 10:40pm. In an increasingly digital world, where individuals […]
Hounslow Murder Leads to Two Arrests
Police have made two arrests in connection with the death of a man in Hounslow. David Ackerley, 45, was reported missing on Sunday, October 8 and was later found deceased at his residence in Cedar Court, Boston Manor Road. Authorities have informed Ackerley’s next of kin and are offering support through specially trained officers. A […]
US Soldier Charged with Desertion and Other Crimes After Crossing into North Korea
Travis King, a US soldier stationed in South Korea, has been charged with desertion and a range of other crimes, including assaulting fellow soldiers and soliciting child abuse images, according to multiple US media reports. The United States Army has filed eight charges against Mr. King, whose case has garnered significant attention. The charges include […]
National Police Operation Takes Down 250 County Lines and Leads to 1,613 Arrests
Drug gangs across the UK faced a major blow last week as a national police operation targeted their operations, resulting in the dismantling of 250 county lines and the arrest of 1,613 individuals. Coordinated by the NPCC-led National County Lines Coordination Centre (NCLCC), the County Lines Intensification Week saw significant gains against these criminal networks […]
Obituary: Haydn Gwynne (1957-2023)
Haydn Gwynne, the talented English actress, passed away at the age of 66. She leaves behind a remarkable legacy in both television and theatre, with notable performances that garnered critical acclaim and captured the hearts of audiences worldwide. Born in Hurstpierpoint, Sussex, Gwynne embarked on her acting career in her mid-twenties. Her talent and dedication […]
Woman Dies in Hit-and-Run Collision in Kings Bromley
Staffordshire Police in Kings Bromley are appealing for witnesses after a tragic collision resulted in the death of a woman in her 80s. The incident occurred last night on Yoxall Road (A515) at the junction with Church Lane. The collision, involving a pedestrian and a white van, is believed to have taken place between 19.30 […]
Man Convicted of Rape and Assault in Southwark Receives 14-Year Prison Sentence
A man who repeatedly raped and physically assaulted a woman he knew in Southwark has been sentenced to 14 years in prison following an investigation by Metropolitan Police detectives. Ahmedshah Naizi, 20, of no fixed address, was found guilty of four counts of rape, one count of intentional suffocation, one count of actual bodily harm, […]
Met Office Issues Red Weather Warning in Scotland as Severe Weather Continues
The Met Office has issued a new red weather warning in Scotland, extending the existing warning which ended at noon today. The new warning will be in effect from midnight tonight until 23.59 tomorrow. The areas most affected by the warning are Angus and Aberdeenshire, which have already experienced significant damage from the severe weather. […]