Activists Sentenced for Just Stop Oil Protest
Three supporters of the Just Stop Oil movement are facing sentencing today after being convicted of public nuisance. Cressie Gethin, Emma Mani, and Alexander Wilcox took action during the scorching heatwave of 2022, demanding an end to new fossil fuel licensing and consent by the UK government. The trio’s activism unfolded against the backdrop of […]
M25 to Undergo Second Full Weekend Closure for Improvement Works
The M25 motorway in Surrey is bracing for its second full closure of the year as improvement works forge ahead, announced National Highways. Scheduled from 10th to 13th May, the closure will span between junctions nine and 10, with extensive upgrades planned to enhance safety and mitigate pollution. A key highlight of the project involves […]
Two suspected cocaine dealers have appeared at court after they were stopped and arrested in Swale
On Tuesday 30 April 2024, officers from Kent Police’s Proactive Targeting Team were on patrol in Eurolink Way when they saw a VW Golf they suspected was being used in the supply of drugs. The vehicle was located parked in Crown Quay Lane a short time later and the constables approached and spoke to the […]
Machete Attack Victim Died from 23cm-Deep Stab Wound, Pathologist Tells Murder Trial Jury
In a chilling revelation at a murder trial in Nottingham Crown Court, a pathologist testified that Shawn Seesahai, the victim of a fatal machete attack, succumbed to a 23cm-deep stab wound that nearly traversed his entire body. Dr Charlotte Randall detailed the gruesome extent of the injury, explaining how the weapon pierced Mr Seesahai’s back, […]
Female Police Officer Suffers “Horrific” Injuries in Hainault Attack
In a shocking turn of events, a female police officer sustained severe injuries during yesterday’s incident in Hainault, with reports indicating that she almost lost her hand. The episode unfolded when police responded to a call regarding a 14-year-old boy’s murder, culminating in a series of violent altercations. The 36-year-old suspect, who remains in hospital […]
TikTok Prankster Arrested After Confronting King’s Guard Outside Buckingham Palace
A TikToker, known by the handle ymusa18, found himself in hot water after a stunt involving the King’s Guard outside Buckingham Palace went awry. The incident unfolded in London, where the prankster was apprehended by armed police officers after shoving his microphone under the nose of a King’s Guard and his horse. The viral video […]
A search for one power tool with a tracking device led to more than 1,000 suspected stolen items being seized and seven arrests being made in Cranbrook
Recovered items included four vehicles, one quad bike suspected to be stolen from Ashford, a large quantity of power tools, and six caravans suspected to be stolen from locations including Bristol, Wales, Southampton, Staffordshire, and Sussex. Once officers have finished cataloguing the recovered items, it is believed their combined value will exceed £500,000. Officers from […]
A search for one power tool with a tracking device led to more than 1,000 suspected stolen items being seized and seven arrests being mad…
Recovered items included four vehicles, one quad bike suspected to be stolen from Ashford, a large quantity of power tools, and six caravans suspected to be stolen from locations including Bristol, Wales, Southampton, Staffordshire, and Sussex. Once officers have finished cataloguing the recovered items, it is believed their combined value will exceed £500,000. Officers from […]
Barn Fire in Ashford Promptly Tackled by Kent Fire and Rescue Service
Kent Fire and Rescue Service swiftly responded to reports of a barn fire on Canterbury Road in Bradbourne Lees, Ashford. The incident, which occurred on Friday, May 3, 2024, saw the deployment of three fire engines along with a bulk water carrier to the scene. Upon arrival, firefighters immediately set to work, utilizing high-pressure hose […]
London Fire Brigade Joins Efforts to Deliver Firefighting Equipment to Ukraine
In a humanitarian effort to support the ongoing crisis in Ukraine, the London Fire Brigade has mobilized a convoy of 30 fire and rescue vehicles, accompanied by two mechanics’ vehicles and a Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) carrying over 2,800 items of surplus equipment. Departing for the Polish-Ukrainian border, this convoy aims to deliver vital fire […]