Wiltshire Police rubbish Terror threat as HQ Declared Safe Following Evacuation
Wiltshire Police’s Devizes Headquarters has been declared safe after a reported incident led to the precautionary evacuation of the premises earlier this evening. The reported incident, which occurred shortly before 6 pm, prompted a thorough search of the building by responding officers. By 9 pm, the estate was declared safe, with no risk posed to […]
Three Shoplifting Suspects Arrested in North Kent on Same Day
Officers tackling retail crime in north Kent have arrested three separate shoplifting suspects in connection with incidents in Gravesend, Northfleet, and Bluewater Shopping Centre, all occurring on the same day. The first arrest followed a report of over £60 worth of confectionery stolen from a store in Thames Way, Gravesend. Following a review of CCTV […]
Woman Injured After Dog Bite Onboard Train Between Bromley South and Chatham
A woman has been injured after being bitten by a dog onboard a train.
She was travelling between Bromley South and Chatham on 9 August.
The incident took place just after 6pm a dog lying near the carriage doors bit the woman on her thigh as she walked past.
The bite resulted in puncture wounds, bleeding, and bruising.
British Transport Police are investigating the incident and have released an image of a man they believe may have information to assist with their inquiries.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the police by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 638 of August 9
Alternatively, anonymous reports can be made through Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111.
Arsonist Jailed for Life After Setting Fire to Faversham Home While Two People Slept
A man who set fire to a house in Faversham while two people were sleeping upstairs has been sentenced to life in prison. Duncan Hornby, 60, was convicted of attempted murder and arson after pouring petrol throughout the property and setting it ablaze in the early hours of Thursday, 6 July 2023. The victims, who […]
Major Congestion as Rotherhithe Tunnel Closes with ‘No Estimate’ for Reopening
By Emma Fradgley – Rotherhithe Tunnel is currently closed and no time has been given for when motorists can expect it to reopen. – The closure is allegedly due to “technical problems”. – If you have any photos, videos or information about what has happened please contact [email protected] Read more posts
Labour MP Jon Trickett Votes Against Government’s Plan to Remove Winter Fuel Payment
Jon Trickett, Labour MP for Hemsworth and former Leader of Leeds City Council, has voted against the government’s controversial proposal to remove the winter fuel payment. In a statement issued following the vote, Trickett voiced his deep concerns about the devastating impact this could have on vulnerable pensioners in his Yorkshire constituency. The winter fuel […]
Dame Caroline Dinenage Votes Against Means-Testing Winter Fuel Payments
Today, Tuesday 10th September, Dame Caroline Dinenage, the Member of Parliament for Gosport, Lee-on-the-Solent, Stubbington, and Hill Head, voted against the Labour Government’s decision to means-test Winter Fuel Payments in two key Conservative motions. The Conservative Party tabled a motion to annul the Social Fund Winter Fuel Payment Regulations 2024, which aims to restrict Winter […]
Man Found Dead Inside Catering Oven at Kettering General Hospital: Police Investigation Underway
An investigation has been launched after a man was found dead inside a catering oven at Kettering General Hospital in Northamptonshire. The grim discovery was made on Friday, prompting police and hospital officials to cordon off the area while inquiries continue. Northamptonshire Police have stated that the man’s death is not being treated as suspicious, […]
Coastguard Helicopter Searches Sea Near Folkestone Harbour in Emergency Response
A major emergency response unfolded near Folkestone’s Harbour Arm this morning as search and rescue teams, including a coastguard helicopter, responded to reports of a kayaker in distress. The incident began around 9:50 am today when a kayaker became separated from their kayak off the coast near Folkestone Pier. A coastguard helicopter was seen hovering […]
Police Face Criticism Over Alleged Excessive Force Against University Student
Northamptonshire Police have come under heavy criticism following the circulation of a video that appears to show officers using excessive force during the arrest of a university student named Santino. The incident, which occurred on August 8, 2024, has sparked outrage on social media, with many calling into question the conduct of the officers involved. […]