British Transport Police Seek Information on Train Assault Suspect

British Transport Police (BTP) have released an image as they seek information regarding an assault that occurred on a train journey between Erdington and Lichfield. The incident took place at approximately 4:40 pm on Saturday, August 12, on board the 16.04 train departing from Birmingham New Street and heading towards Lichfield. During the journey, a […]
Man Pleads Guilty to Serious Sexual Assault in Aberdeen

A man has been convicted of a serious sexual assault that occurred earlier this year in Aberdeen. Kyle Allan, a 31-year-old white man with short dark hair and a dark beard, wearing a grey top, pleaded guilty to the charges at the High Court in Edinburgh on Friday, October 27. The incident took place in […]
New FATF Standards to Strengthen Global Fight Against Economic Crime

In a significant development in the fight against economic crime, new standards for the seizure and confiscation of criminal proceeds have been announced by the global Anti-Money Laundering standard setter, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). These strengthened standards, the result of a two-year project co-led by the UK, represent a major step forward in […]
Married at First Sight UK: Ella Morgan and JJ Slater’s Complicated Journey

Warning: Spoilers Ahead “Married at First Sight UK” has been a rollercoaster of emotions, but one of the most complex storylines has revolved around the marriages of Ella Morgan and Nathanial Valentino, and JJ Slater and Bianca Petronzi. Recent episodes have unveiled a dramatic twist as Ella and JJ’s connection behind their respective partners’ backs […]
Merseyside Police Launch Search for Construction Team as St Anne Street Station Reopens After 50 Years

Merseyside Police have launched a search for the construction team responsible for building St Anne Street Station over 50 years ago, as the station reopens its doors following a major refurbishment. Officers are seeking bricklayers and hod carriers from Cubitts, including individuals known as ‘Swooper’, ‘Smiler’, and the ‘Boss’, believing they may possess vital information […]
Nearly 100,000 properties were protected during flooding caused by Storm Babet, the Environment Agency has confirmed

However the threat of flooding remains. As of 18:00pm on Friday 27 October there are 16 flood warnings, meaning that flooding is expected, and 75 flood alerts, meaning that flooding is possible, and this number is likely to rise again over the weekend. In particular, large waves and spring tides could bring coastal and tidal […]
Third Man Charged and Additional Arrests Made in Andy Foster Murder Case

In the latest development regarding the murder of Gateshead man Andy Foster, a third man has been charged, and a series of additional arrests have been made. The incident occurred on Sunday, August 20, when a report was received via the ambulance service about an assault at an address on Eighton Terrace in Wrekenton. According […]
British cooked poultry meat products will soon reach Japanese tables thanks to a new market access deal that will benefit UK farmers, meat processers and exporters

The industry estimates that this market could be worth over £10 million in the next 5 years. UK poultry meat has been exported to Japan since a market access deal <eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Fgovernment%2Fnews%2Fuk-secures-markets-access-to-japan-for-exports-of-poultry-meat&data=05%7C01%7CLily.Spicer%40defra.gov.uk%7…> for fresh and cooked poultry was secured in 2021, but Avian Influenza outbreaks in the UK have led to restrictions on the trade. The […]
British cooked poultry meat products will soon reach Japanese tables thanks to a new market access deal that will benefit UK farmers, mea…

The industry estimates that this market could be worth over £10 million in the next 5 years. UK poultry meat has been exported to Japan since a market access deal <eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Fgovernment%2Fnews%2Fuk-secures-markets-access-to-japan-for-exports-of-poultry-meat&data=05%7C01%7CLily.Spicer%40defra.gov.uk%7…> for fresh and cooked poultry was secured in 2021, but Avian Influenza outbreaks in the UK have led to restrictions on the trade. The […]
Wallasey Resident Sentenced to Prison for Possessing Child Sexual Images

Wallasey resident, Andrew Davies, 52, has been sentenced to three years and 11 months in prison for breaching an order by possessing sexual images of children. The sentencing took place at Liverpool Crown Court on Friday, October 27. According to the court proceedings, in November of last year, officers conducted a routine visit to Davies’ […]