Drivers in Dartford Should Prepare for 10 National Highways Road Closures This July
Motorists in Dartford are advised to prepare for a series of road closures scheduled throughout July, which may cause delays ranging from 10 to 30 minutes. These closures are part of National Highways’ maintenance and improvement works on major roads and motorways. National Highways, responsible for maintaining the UK’s motorways and major A-roads, has released […]
Four Charged with Aggravated Burglary After Dartford Incident
A woman and three men have been charged with aggravated burglary following a Dartford resident’s report of a suspected intruder wielding a knife at their bedroom window. The incident occurred around 1:30 am on Monday, July 1, at an address in Stone. The alleged victim reported seeing a man holding a knife at their bedroom […]
Former Scotland Rugby Star Stuart Hogg Admits Breach of Bail Conditions
Former Scotland rugby captain Stuart Hogg spent a night in police cells after sending his estranged wife ‘unpleasant’ text messages, in breach of a court order prohibiting contact. The 32-year-old admitted the breach during an appearance at Jedburgh Sheriff Court on Wednesday. Hogg had been charged with breaching a court order that was put in […]
Boil Notice Remains in Place for Brixham, Devon Residents Amid Cryptosporidium Investigation
Residents in several areas of Brixham, Devon, continue to face a boil notice as South West Water grapples with an ongoing cryptosporidium investigation. The affected neighbourhoods include Summercombe, Chestnut Drive, Higher Brixham, Southdown, Upton Manor, and St Mary’s supply area. Background The boil notice was initially issued after the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) confirmed […]
South East London Man Poured Boiling Water on “Noisy Neighbour,” Court Hears
Marvin Patterson, 48, of Iliffe Street in Elephant and Castle, has been found guilty of grievous bodily harm with intent after pouring boiling water on his downstairs neighbour. The incident occurred on November 18, 2023, when Patterson, angered by the noise from below his house, went downstairs with a kettle and poured its contents on […]
Body of Murdered Woman Found in Suitcase in Thamesmead; Husband Convicted
Aminan Rahman, 46, is facing life in prison after being found guilty of the murder of his 24-year-old wife, Suma Begum, whose body was discovered in a suitcase washed up in Thamesmead. Rahman strangled Begum in their east London flat on April 29 last year, an act witnessed by her two young children and her […]
The Sun Endorses Labour Ahead of Election: A “Big Boost” for Sir Keir Starmer
In a last-minute twist, The Sun newspaper has revealed its endorsement for the upcoming election, throwing its weight behind the Labour Party. While not an unequivocal endorsement, the paper argues that the Tories’ ability to govern is waning, and Sir Keir Starmer has successfully steered his party toward a position of leadership. The Sun’s editorial […]
£60,000 Cash and Drugs Seized in Sussex Police’s Raids
In a significant crackdown on drug-related crime, Sussex Police’s West Sussex Community Investigation Team (CIT) executed a series of coordinated raids across the region on Wednesday, 26 June. The operation, acting on intelligence, targeted addresses in Arundel, Brighton, Crawley, Peacehaven, and Shoreham, resulting in the seizure of thousands of pounds worth of drugs. The extensive […]
EastEnders to Highlight Growing Issue of Spiking with New Storyline
BBC’s popular soap opera EastEnders is set to tackle the pressing issue of spiking with a new storyline designed to raise awareness about the alarming rates of such incidents in the UK. The storyline will focus on the character Anna Knight, played by Molly Rainford, who will be spiked during a night out at nightclub […]
Supreme Court Upholds Cities’ Right to Enforce Outdoor Sleeping Bans Amid Homelessness Crisis
In a landmark decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Friday that cities can enforce bans on homeless people sleeping outdoors in West Coast areas where shelter space is lacking. The case, which has been closely watched, addresses a critical issue as the number of people without permanent housing continues to rise. The 6-3 decision […]