UPDATED: Road Closed After Discovery of Suspicious Package in London’s Crediton Hill
Crediton Hill in London has been cordoned off and closed to traffic after a suspect package was reported outside a property. The incident prompted a swift response from the Metropolitan Police and emergency services. Shortly before 8 p.m. on Monday evening, authorities received a report from a vigilant member of the public regarding the presence […]
Northampton Woman Gets Six Years For Series of Arson Attacks
Lauren Marie Talbot, a 39-year-old resident of Northampton, has been sentenced to six years in prison for her involvement in a series of dangerous arson attacks. Ms. Talbot pleaded guilty to arson with intent to endanger life, leading to her incarceration. The shocking incidents unfolded over several months, shaking the community’s sense of safety and […]
Storm Isha: Water Shortages Impact 35,000 in Ireland
Approximately 35,000 people across Ireland are facing water shortages due to significant impacts on water treatment infrastructure caused by Storm Isha, according to Uisce Eireann, commonly known as Irish Water. The utility company reported disruptions particularly in Mayo, Donegal, Leitrim, and Cavan, citing power outages and poor raw water quality resulting from flooding.
Irish Water is actively engaged in ongoing efforts nationwide to undertake necessary repairs and is collaborating closely with electricity supplier ESB Networks to prioritize the restoration of power to affected plants. Tom Cuddy, Head of Operations at Uisce Eireann, stated, “Our crews are on the ground working to restore production as soon as possible for areas where supplies have been impacted.”
He further explained that the restoration of normal supply may take several hours, especially for customers in elevated areas or at the ends of the network, even after power is restored or repairs are completed. Acknowledging the inconvenience caused, Cuddy urged customers to conserve water wherever possible to facilitate the recovery of supplies.
“We want to thank impacted customers for their patience as we work to restore normal supplies,” added Cuddy. The utility company is actively addressing the challenges posed by Storm Isha, aiming to minimise the impact on affected communities and swiftly restore water services.
As the situation unfolds, residents in the affected areas are encouraged to stay informed about updates from Irish Water and to cooperate with water conservation efforts to ensure a prompt recovery of water supplies.
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Swift Response to Fire Outbreak at HMP Thameside Prison
Firefighters were swiftly dispatched to HMP Thameside, located at Griffin Manor Way, Thamesmead, SE28 0FJ, following reports of a fire outbreak on one of the facility’s landings. The incident occurred in Block 2 on Monday evening. The fire was reported on the landing, prompting an immediate response from the emergency services. Multiple fire crews were […]
Road Rage Incident Leaves Elderly Woman Injured: Woman Pushes Pensioner Over in Parking Dispute
A disturbing road rage incident unfolded on Redbourne Avenue, near Finchley Central, on March 16, 2022, when a 44-year-old woman, Kay Davis, pushed a 79-year-old pensioner, Dorothy Lyndsay, causing her to fall and sustain injuries. The shocking incident was captured on camera and recently played in court during Davis’s trial. The confrontation began when Ms […]
Tragic Discovery in Norfolk: Aunt Found Dead Alongside Father and Two Daughters
In a heart-wrenching turn of events, a woman found dead alongside a father and his two young daughters in Costessey, near Norwich, has been identified as the children’s aunt, who had been visiting from Thailand. The victims were discovered with stab wounds, leaving the community in shock and mourning. The woman, Kanticha Noon, aged 36, […]
Woman Arrested over Stabbing Incident in Colchester, Essex
Essex Police have arrested a 43-year-old woman in connection with a stabbing incident that occurred in Colchester. The incident left a man in his 30s with multiple stab wounds, prompting a swift response from law enforcement. The authorities were alerted to the situation shortly before 3.30am on Sunday, prompting officers to converge on Maidenburgh Street […]
MP Dame Caroline Dinenage Discusses Haslar Immigration Removal Centre Renovation with New Minister
Dame Caroline Dinenage, the Member of Parliament for Gosport, recently held a meeting with the newly appointed Minister of State for Countering Illegal Migration, Michael Tomlinson KC MP. The primary agenda of their discussion revolved around the ongoing renovation and reopening of the Immigration Removal Centre (IRC) at Haslar. This critical initiative has seen significant […]
Vandalism Targeting ULEZ Cameras Disrupts Traffic in Orpington
Blade runner ULEZ vandals have used a sticker of London Mayor Sadiq Khan’s face to block the hated cameras.
They struck at least five sites in Orpington and have been blamed for a car crash involving a six-year-old girl due to the traffic lights being out of action in Court Road.
The girl and an adult were taken to hospital following the crash at around 8.30am on the Thursday – both are believed to be in a non-life threatening condition.
In some cases the lights were cut down as the ULEZ cameras were attached to them.
At the junction of Court Road and Old Priory Avenue, where the smash took place, a battered car was still at the roadside, whilst a sticker of Sadiq Khan with the word ‘liar’ written on his forehead had been stuck over the ULEZ camera.
Chief Inspector Priya Shome, based in Bromley, said: “We are investigating the criminal damage to five sets of traffic lights in the Orpington area overnight which has caused major traffic management issues.
“Two police units, who should have been available to answer 999 calls, were instead required to spend the morning managing traffic.
“The people who are carrying out this criminal damage are putting the public at risk.
“There has been a collision between two cars on Court Road, at the location of one of the damaged traffic lights, in which a child was injured.
“I would urge the people carrying out these crimes to stop immediately and think about the danger they are causing to road users.”
A resident of the area recalled hearing a lot of noise in the night around 11:30pm and a loud crash when the collision happened.
One mother who lives near the crash site said: “I heard something in the night but didn’t know what it was and didn’t think to look. This road is a nightmare.”
The junction seems to have been a big problem area over the years, and one man who lives directly opposite the crash noted he has seen multiple accidents in the area.
He said: “I have lived here for three years, and this is the seventh serious crash I have seen happen.
“It is because of the traffic lights people get so confused on this road about who has the right of way.”
The latest damage comes amid a similar vandalism across the capital since the scheme, designed to bring down pollution, expanded to cover the whole of Greater London in August.
Film Alias Scam Gang Jailed for 5 Years in Ponzi Scheme Fraud
A criminal gang that adopted aliases from popular films and TV shows, including Suits, The Riot Club, and Hart to Hart, has been collectively sentenced to five years and eight months for orchestrating a fraudulent investment scheme. Sujanthan Sotheeswaran, Darren Peck, and Denis Deegan acted as ‘brokers’ on behalf of Choice Option and later Blue Crest Capital Options, luring unsuspecting individuals into a managed account scheme through cold-calling.
Financial records revealed that Sotheeswaran, Peck, and Deegan ranked among the top 20 percent of staff earners, receiving payments directly from investors who were coerced into joining the scheme through high-pressure tactics. Investors were told they couldn’t trade independently, and only the brokers had the authority to execute trades.
The trio faced sentencing at Southwark Crown Court on January 19, 2024, after being found guilty of one count of fraud by false representation. Sotheeswaran, 35, received a three-year prison sentence, while Peck, 43, was sentenced to 21 months imprisonment, suspended for two years, with rehabilitation activities and unpaid work requirements. Deegan, 49, received a two-year eight-month prison sentence.
Hayley Wade, a Financial Investigator from the Civil Recovery Team at the City of London Police, warned against investment opportunities that seem too good to be true. She underscored the need for research and cautioned against yielding to pressure from brokers, highlighting the bullish tactics and insatiable greed behind such fraudulent schemes.
The fraudulent investment involved depositing funds with the company, purportedly trading them on the binary options market to generate profits for both investors and the company. However, the reality revealed during the trial exposed a Ponzi scheme, as the trading platform used by Choice Option was not connected to a banking system, leaving investors’ funds at the disposal of the defendants.
By October 2016, clients were unable to access their accounts, contact company staff, or withdraw their funds, leading to suspicions about the legitimacy of the trading company. The City of London Police were alerted in February 2016.
The ‘brokers’ used aliases when communicating with clients, drawing inspiration from characters such as ‘Jonathan Hart’ from Hart to Hart, ‘Miles Richards’ from The Riot Club, and ‘Harvey Specter’ from Suits. Former employees at Choice Option also utilized aliases ‘Alister Ryle’ and ‘Harry Villiers’ from The Riot Club.
The City of London Police urged potential investors to seek advice from independent financial advisors and exercise caution to avoid falling victim to such scams.
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