Firefighters Tackle Harlesden Shop Fire Caused by Lithium Battery in Vape
In the early hours of Wednesday morning, six fire engines and around 40 firefighters were called to tackle a fire at a shop in Harlesden, North West London. The fire broke out at a ground-floor shop, with residential flats located above it. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. The fire, which started at around 3:16 a.m., […]
Energy Price Cap Rise Sparks Concern as Questions Over Ofgems CEOs Salary Peak
In a move that has raised alarm among consumer advocates and politicians alike, Ofgem, the UK’s energy regulator, has announced a 10% increase in the energy price cap. This hike will see the average annual household bill rise to £1,717 from October, primarily due to escalating wholesale gas prices Jonathan Brearley, chief executive of Ofgem, […]
Sex Offenders Register Reaches Over 68,000 in England and Wales: Parents Urged to Be Vigilant
Recent government data reveals that the number of people on the Sex Offenders Register in England and Wales has surpassed 68,000 as of February 19, 2024. This figure reflects a significant increase of 6,000 from 2021, with the numbers having more than doubled since 2009/10, when there were 34,939 registered offenders. For many parents and […]
Vandals Target Worcester Waddle Penguin
Police in Worcester are seeking public assistance following an act of vandalism against one of the city’s beloved Worcester Waddle penguins. The incident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, August 20, outside the Worcester sewage works on Bromwich Parade Authorities are investigating an act of vandalism that took place at the popular Worcester Waddle […]
HMP Sudbury’s Revolving Door: Another Convict Flees as Escapes Rise
In a concerning trend that raises questions about the security measures at HMP Sudbury, yet another convict has absconded from the open prison. Abib Edwards, a 25-year-old serving time for fraud, burglary, and driving offences, walked away from the facility on Friday, August 23, 2024, between 9am and 10am. The latest escape from HMP Sudbury […]
French Authorities Launch Terrorism Investigation Following Synagogue Arson Attack
French authorities have opened a terrorism investigation after a suspected arson attack on a synagogue in the southwestern Mediterranean town of La Grande Motte left a police officer injured. The incident, which occurred on Saturday, has prompted a manhunt for the suspect and drawn condemnation from top government officials. A potential terrorist attack at the […]
Police Arrest Suspect in Germany Festival Stabbings, Terror Motives ‘Cannot Be Ruled Out’
Police have arrested the person suspected of carrying out the deadly stabbing attack at a festival in the German city of Solingen. The attack, which occurred on Friday night, left three people dead and eight others injured, four of them seriously. The victims, identified as a 56-year-old woman and two men, aged 56 and 67, […]
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Arrested by French Police at Paris Airport
Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov has been arrested by French police at Le Bourget Airport, just north of Paris. Durov, 39, was detained upon arrival on his private jet, with authorities indicating that the arrest was made under a warrant for offences related to the popular messaging app Telegram. Details about the exact nature […]
Suffolk Police Warn Drivers After 18 Caught Filming Collision Scene
Suffolk Police have issued a stern warning to motorists following an incident in Haverhill where multiple drivers were caught photographing and filming a collision scene while driving. On Thursday, August 22, police officers responded to reports of a lorry driving over a roundabout on Enterprise Way at approximately 5:25 a.m.. While the lorry driver did […]
West Midlands Police Continue Attempted Murder Investigation in Birmingham
In the early hours of Saturday, August 24, 2024, West Midlands Police launched an investigation into a stabbing incident that occurred in Birmingham. The incident, which took place at the junction of Dudley Road and Bellefield Road, has resulted in one man being hospitalised and multiple arrests. Police were called to the scene of a […]