Police Officer Dismissed Following Drink Driving Conviction: A Serious Breach of Standards
Police Constable Paul Woodward has been dismissed without notice after a conviction for drink driving earlier this year. The decision, handed down by Assistant Chief Constable Jim Colwell in an accelerated misconduct hearing on November 29, reflects the severity of PC Woodward’s actions. The incident in question occurred on March 26, 2023, when PC Woodward […]
A new policy to restrict fast food advertising in Brighton & Hove is set to be implemented
The Strategy Finance and City Regeneration Committee, upon the agreement of council members, has decided to include limitations on the promotion of foods high in fat, sugar, and salt in their upcoming contract for city-wide bus and taxi shelter advertising. Councillor Bella Sankey, the leader of Brighton & Hove City Council and chair of the […]
Armed Robbery at Supermarket: Police Seek Public’s Help
Merseyside Police are appealing for information following an armed robbery at a supermarket in Walton yesterday evening, December 8. At around 18.30 GMT, a male suspect entered Farmfoods on Walton Road and threatened staff with a suspected firearm. The suspect demanded cash from a till and fled the scene on foot. The suspect is described […]
Racist Football fan jailed after abusing Rio Ferdinand at Wolves match
A football fan has been jailed for six months after racially abusing TV pundit Rio Ferdinand at a Premier League game at Molineux. Jamie Arnold, 33, was convicted of making racist gestures towards the former England defender during the Wolves v Manchester United fixture in May 2021. The incident was investigated by West Midlands Police’s […]
Sussex Police Seek Witnesses After Woman Seriously Injured in Hove Hit-and-Run
Police are appealing for witnesses following a hit-and-run incident that left a 32-year-old woman with serious injuries. The incident occurred sometime between the evening of Saturday, December 2, and the early hours of Sunday, December 3, along Portland Road in Hove. According to authorities, the woman was walking along Portland Road when she was struck […]
Have you seen Nicola Little?
Nicola is 35-years-old, from Carlisle, and was last seen on Thursday the 7th December, at 9:30pm, in the Calthwaite area. Nicola may have travelled since this time, so may be in a different part of Cumbria. She is described as 5’5” tall, of slim build with dark, shoulder-length hair. Nicola is from the Carlisle area. She […]
Storms Elin and Fergus Set to Bring Disruptive Weather Across the UK
Met Éireann and Met Office Issue Warnings for Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Met Éireann has named Storms Elin and Fergus, which are expected to bring significant weather impacts to the UK this weekend, accompanied by several Met Office warnings. Storm Elin: Saturday’s Forecast Meteorologist’s Insight Met Office Chief Meteorologist Andy Page noted, “Wet and […]
Two charged with the murder of Bradley Lee William Tams, after Newcastle man’s death
Two suspects have been charged with murder and a fourth person arrested after a man died following an assault in Newcastle. Police were called to Cartmel Green in Slatyford on Wednesday evening after receiving reports that a man had been assaulted. Bradley Lee William Tams, 23, was found at the scene and was pronounced dead […]
Two charged with the murder of Bradley Lee William Tams, after Newcastle man’s death
Two suspects have been charged with murder and a fourth person arrested after a man died following an assault in Newcastle. Police were called to Cartmel Green in Slatyford on Wednesday evening after receiving reports that a man had been assaulted. Bradley Lee William Tams, 23, was found at the scene and was pronounced dead […]
Off-Duty Kent Police Officer Assaulted at Ashford Railway Station
In a bold display of bravery and duty, an off-duty Kent Police officer faced physical assault after intervening in a potentially dangerous situation at the Ashford railway station last night. Incident Details Assault on the Officer Response and Arrest Commendation for Bravery Ongoing Investigation