Woman Assaulted Outside Milton Keynes Hotel After Trying to Help Distressed Stranger – Police Appeal for Witnesses
Police have launched an urgent appeal for witnesses after a woman was assaulted outside the Leonardo Hotel in Milton Keynes late on Friday evening (18 April). The incident occurred between 10:30pm and 10:45pm near the Browns restaurant on Midsummer Boulevard, a central nightlife hub. According to Thames Valley Police, the victim was attacked after […]
Man Dies Following Police Pursuit Crash in Croydon; IOPC Launches Investigation
A 63-year-old man has died following a police pursuit that ended in a serious multi-vehicle collision in Croydon on Friday evening. At around 8.28pm on 18 April, Metropolitan Police officers on patrol in Croydon began following a vehicle suspected of displaying cloned number plates. The vehicle failed to stop when requested at 8.38pm in the […]
Police Appeal for Witnesses After Electronics Firm Targeted in Swindon Burglary Attempt
Wiltshire Police have launched an appeal for information following a burglary attempt at an electronics warehouse in Swindon. The incident occurred in the early hours of Friday morning (18 April) at a business premises on Faraday Road, Dorcan, with the break-in believed to have taken place between 12:20am and 2:00am. According to police, three suspects […]
‘Do Not Eat’ Warning Issued as Asda Recalls Popular Pork Product Over Allergen Risk
Asda has urgently recalled a popular ready-to-cook pork product, warning customers not to eat it due to serious undeclared allergen risks. The supermarket giant has pulled its Simple To Cook Asian Inspired Pork Belly Slices from shelves after discovering that milk and sulphites—both potential allergens—were not declared on the product’s packaging. Some packs were […]
Serious Crash Closes A2 London-Bound Near M25 – Long Delays Expected
The A2 London-bound is currently closed following a serious multi-vehicle collision near the M25 junction, with emergency services responding to the scene throughout the afternoon. The incident occurred earlier today (Saturday) on the A2 westbound, close to junction 2 of the M25, causing extensive traffic disruption and triggering a full-scale emergency response. National Highways has […]
Sun’s Out, But Is Your Sun Cream Still Safe? Experts Warn Against Using Expired Protection This Easter
With Easter weekend and a mini heatwave sweeping across the UK, many Brits are reaching for the sunscreen in preparation for sunny days out. But health experts are urging caution—that bottle of sun cream left over from last summer may no longer be protecting you. As temperatures soar and families prepare for picnics, barbecues, and […]
Would You Report Your Tax-Dodging Boss for a 25% Cash Reward? HMRC to Launch New Whistleblower Scheme
Workers could soon be pocketing big rewards for reporting tax-dodging bosses, as the UK government prepares to launch a new whistleblower scheme later this year—potentially offering up to 25% of the extra tax recovered. James Murray, Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury, unveiled the plan during a speech to the Chartered Institute of Taxation, outlining HMRC’s […]
Hundreds of Thousands Face Energy Bill Hikes as Fixed Deals Expire – Urgent Warning to Switch Now
Nearly 418,000 households across the UK are set to see their energy bills surge this month and next, as dozens of fixed-rate deals come to an end, according to new analysis from Uswitch.com. The energy comparison and switching service revealed that 471,870 customers signed up to 12-month fixed deals in April and May last year. […]
Former Private Tutor Took Own Life in Prison After Child Sex Abuse Conviction
A former private tutor from Romford who was jailed for sexually abusing children took his own life in prison just four months into his sentence, a report from the Prisons and Probation Ombudsman (PPO) has revealed. Edward Lomas, 62, was serving a 12-year and six-month sentence at HMP Pentonville when he was found unresponsive in […]
Housing Ombudsman Orders Independent Review into Housing for Women After Mishandled £10,000 Rent Arrears Case
The Housing Ombudsman has ordered an independent review into Housing for Women’s rent recovery practices after a mishandled rent arrears case exposed serious failings in account management, complaint handling, and communication with tenants. The ruling follows a distressing case in which a resident was wrongly informed she owed over £10,000 in arrears and was threatened […]