Marks & Spencer Issues Urgent Recall for Butternut Squash Soup Due to Metal Contamination
Marks & Spencer (M&S) has issued an urgent warning to customers not to eat its Smooth Butternut Squash Soup due to possible contamination with small pieces of metal. The affected product is being recalled, and the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued a “do not eat” warning for soup with a use-by date of October […]
Environment Agency Secures Injunction Against Dudley Landfill Operator
The Environment Agency (EA) has successfully obtained an injunction against Himley Environmental Ltd, a landfill operator whose sites have been deemed to pose a risk to pollution and human health. The company operates two regulated facilities at Oak Farm Quarry and Oak Farm Quarry North-East on Crooked House Lane in Dudley. The injunction, granted […]
School Roadshows Aim to Keep Students Safe in Folkestone, Swale, and Medway
Police officers and representatives from a range of organisations are back on the road visiting schools across Kent to help keep students safe. The initiative, which began with Year Nine pupils at eight schools in Folkestone and Hythe throughout September, will continue with engagement days planned for Sittingbourne, Sheppey, and Medway in October and November. […]
Man Pleads Guilty to Multiple Offences Following Police Pursuit in Faversham
A man has pleaded guilty to multiple traffic offences following a pursuit in Faversham. The incident began at around 10:15 am on Monday, 23 September 2024, when a Kent Police motorcyclist signalled for the driver of a flatbed truck to stop as it travelled along the A2 London Road. However, the vehicle failed to stop, […]
Man in Critical Condition After Cambridge Stabbing
A man is fighting for his life following a violent stabbing in Cambridge on Wednesday afternoon. The attack occurred in the King’s Hedges area, specifically on Nicholson Way, near King’s Hedges Road. Cambridgeshire Police were called around noon by the East of England Ambulance Service after reports of a man being stabbed. The victim was […]
Detective Nominated for Police Now Award After Securing 27-Year Sentence for Serial Rapist
Detective Constable Victoria Ashworth-Kirkby has been nominated for a prestigious Police Now ‘Alumni Impact Award’ for her exceptional role in ensuring a serial rapist and sex offender received a 27-year prison sentence. DC Ashworth-Kirkby’s diligent investigation turned one of Sussex Police’s biggest cases of 2023 into a success, resulting in justice for multiple victims. Victoria […]
Chris Kaba Murder Trial Live Updates: Prosecution Dissects Armed Officer’s Account at Old Bailey
The trial of Metropolitan Police officer Martyn Blake, accused of the murder of Chris Kaba, continued today (Thursday, October 3) at the Old Bailey. Blake, 40, shot and killed 24-year-old Kaba during a police stop in Streatham, South London, on September 5, 2022. The prosecution is claiming that Blake’s use of lethal force was not […]
Government Charters Additional Flights for Lebanon Evacuation Amid Deteriorating Security
The UK government has chartered additional flights to evacuate British nationals from Lebanon amid a worsening security situation. A “limited number” of flights has been organised by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) to support Britons wishing to leave the country. The first evacuation flight left Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport on Wednesday with 150 […]
More Change in Shropshire as Assistant Chief Fire Officer Resigns Amid Controversy
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service has seen a significant leadership shake-up as Assistant Chief Fire Officer Adam Matthews resigned from his position and left the organisation with immediate effect. Matthews, alongside Chief Fire Officer Simon Hardiman, was the subject of an independent inquiry after offensive and misogynistic WhatsApp messages were leaked to ITN in April […]
Laura Shoaf Appointed as Chair of Shadow Great British Railways
In a significant move towards reforming the UK’s rail system, Transport Secretary Louise Haigh announced today the appointment of Laura Shoaf as Chair of Shadow Great British Railways (SGBR). This appointment marks a crucial step in the government’s efforts to overhaul the nation’s railways. SGBR, which is a precursor to the upcoming permanent Great British […]