Appeal for Witnesses After Pedestrian Hit by Car in Canterbury
Kent Police are appealing for witnesses following a collision involving a car and a pedestrian on Rheims Way near the Wincheap roundabout in Canterbury. The incident occurred at around 6 pm on Saturday, November 16, 2024. A teenage girl was injured in the collision and taken to the hospital for assessment. Fortunately, her injuries were […]
MAFS Groom Ross Takes a Swipe at Ex Sacha as He Shares Loved-Up Pics with New Girlfriend
Reality TV star Ross McCarthy, known for his appearance on Married At First Sight (MAFS), has sparked controversy after sharing loved-up photos with his new girlfriend, seemingly taking a dig at his ex-wife from the show, Sacha Jones. Ross posted the pictures to his social media accounts, showing the couple enjoying a romantic dinner and […]
Police Appeal for Witnesses After Racially Aggravated Assault in Gravesend
Kent Police are seeking witnesses and information regarding a racially aggravated assault that occurred outside a nightclub on Queen Street, Gravesend. The incident took place between 12:25 a.m. and 12:45 a.m. on Sunday, November 10. Incident Details The victim, who sustained facial injuries, was reportedly subjected to verbal abuse and a physical attack by a […]
Cable Car Crash in Val Thorens Injures Six Workers
A cable car accident at the high-altitude ski resort of Val Thorens has left six workers injured, including two with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. The incident occurred early this morning under challenging weather conditions, just days before the resort’s winter season opening on November 23. Incident Details The accident took place on the Cime Caron […]
Firefighters Contain Recycling Plant Blaze in Southwark
40 firefighters and six fire engines were called to tackle a fire at a waste recycling facility on Devon Street in Southwark yesterday afternoon. The blaze broke out in a single-storey tipping hall containing approximately 300 tonnes of waste. Emergency services were alerted at 12:31 PM, and fire crews from New Cross, Old Kent Road, […]
Farmers’ Protest in London Sees Peaceful Demonstration and Isolated Incidents
Farmers from across the UK gathered in London today to protest issues impacting the agricultural sector. The event, largely peaceful, highlighted excellent cooperation between demonstrators and police, with only a few isolated incidents reported. Tractor Incident and Minor Collision One incident involved a tractor accidentally nudging a police officer who had his back turned. The […]
Pair Found Guilty of Murdering Long Eaton’s Owen Fairclough
Two men have been convicted of the brutal murder of 21-year-old Owen Fairclough, whose body was found in a stream in Breaston, Derbyshire, with a slashed throat and multiple stab wounds. The jury at Derby Crown Court found David Oswald, 31, of Birmingham, and another man, identified as Man A, guilty of murder after eight […]
Prolific Shoplifters Jailed After Targeting Swale Stores
Efforts by Swale police officers to crack down on retail theft have led to the arrests and imprisonment of multiple shoplifters in recent weeks. The swift actions of neighbourhood officers and dedicated investigators have resulted in several offenders being charged and brought before the courts. Case 1: Meat and Cheese Theft On Sunday, November 3, […]
Home Secretary Announces Major Policing Reforms to Rebuild Public Confidence
The Home Secretary, Yvette Cooper, has unveiled an ambitious program of reforms aimed at transforming policing across the UK. Speaking at the annual National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) and Association of Police and Crime Commissioners (APCC) conference, Cooper emphasized the need to restore public trust and modernize police capabilities. Key components of the reform include: […]
Police Issue Warning After Distraction Theft in Folkestone
Kent Police have issued a warning to residents following a reported distraction theft in a Folkestone fast food outlet. An iPhone was allegedly stolen from a woman dining at McDonald’s on West Terrace on Monday, November 18, 2024. The theft reportedly occurred between 3 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Details of the Incident A teenage boy […]