Barn Fire in Paddock Wood Extinguished by Firefighters
Kent Fire and Rescue Service responded to a significant barn fire on Beltring Road in Paddock Wood on Saturday evening. The fire, which broke out at 18:49, required a robust response from the fire service to bring it under control. Three fire engines and a bulk water carrier were dispatched to the scene. Firefighters equipped […]
Shed Fire in Maidstone: Firefighters Battle Blaze on Cornwall Close
Three sheds were destroyed in a fire on Cornwall Close, Maidstone, on Saturday evening, as firefighters worked to contain the blaze. Kent Fire and Rescue Service received a call at 19:01 reporting a shed fire that had spread to two additional sheds. Fire crews arrived promptly with three fire engines at the scene. Firefighters equipped […]
UK Soldiers Test Next Generation of Body-Worn Technology
Major advances in body-worn technology for UK soldiers have been revealed, promising to significantly improve their operational advantage on the battlefield. The trials, conducted by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), focused on integrating available technology into wearable gear for soldiers, enhancing battlefield awareness and enabling faster tactical decision-making. This initiative is part of […]
An officer who made abusive and misogynistic comments to female colleagues has been immediately dismissed following an investigation by t…
PC Terrence Ellis, who was based on the Parliamentary and Diplomatic Command, faced a four-day gross misconduct hearing to answer allegations he had breached standards of professional behaviour in respect of authority, respect and courtesy. In September 2022 PC Ellis used threatening, abusive or insulting words and behaviour against a female colleague. In addition, he […]
An officer who made abusive and misogynistic comments to female colleagues has been immediately dismissed following an investigation by the Met’s Directorate of Professional Standards
PC Terrence Ellis, who was based on the Parliamentary and Diplomatic Command, faced a four-day gross misconduct hearing to answer allegations he had breached standards of professional behaviour in respect of authority, respect and courtesy. In September 2022 PC Ellis used threatening, abusive or insulting words and behaviour against a female colleague. In addition, he […]
An officer who made abusive and misogynistic comments to female colleagues has been immediately dismissed following an investigation by t…
PC Terrence Ellis, who was based on the Parliamentary and Diplomatic Command, faced a four-day gross misconduct hearing to answer allegations he had breached standards of professional behaviour in respect of authority, respect and courtesy. In September 2022 PC Ellis used threatening, abusive or insulting words and behaviour against a female colleague. In addition, he […]
Dallas Fire-Rescue Engine Falls Off Bridge While Responding to Structure Fire
On the morning of July 21, 2024, at approximately 5:50 AM, Dallas Fire Rescue (DFR) was dispatched to a possible structure fire on Swiss Avenue. During the response, a DFR fire engine hydroplaned on the wet roadway, lost control, and fell off the southbound Central Expressway (Interstate 345) bridge onto the DART rail tracks below. […]
Government Launches Landmark Pensions Review to Boost Economic Growth
Landmark pensions review part of Government’s mission to ‘boost growth and make every part of Britain better off’. The Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced a landmark pensions review as part of the new Government’s mission to ‘boost growth and make every part of Britain better off’. Under plans unveiled by the new Chancellor, […]
CCTV and forensic scene examination has helped to convict a murder suspect who claimed he acted in self-defence
Sufian Choudry was found guilty of the murder of 40-year-old Krzysztof Baran in Hayes, following the conclusion of a trial at Isleworth Crown Court on Friday, 19 July. Choudry, 39, of no fixed address was remanded in custody ahead of sentencing at the same court on Wednesday, 24 July. Detective Sergeant Andy Sheppard of the […]
Swansea man jailed after supplying Class A drugs
A man from Swansea has been jailed after being involved in the supply of Class A drugs. 26-year-old Jay Hume, from West Cross, was identified after his phone number was identified in communications with another individual arrested for drug offences in June. Examination of Hume’s mobile phone showed a large number of messages regarding payment […]