Baz Hockton, who previously lived in Ramsgate, was handed a 10-year sentence after admitting one count of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm

Aserving prisoner has had his jail time extended after he attacked another inmate at HMP Swaleside. Baz Hockton, who previously lived in Ramsgate, was handed a 10-year sentence after admitting one count of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm following the incident at the prison on 8 April 2019. The prisoner was […]
Emergency crews to HGV involved in a collision with a car on the M40 in Beaconsfield

Emergency services have been called to the #M40 Junction 2 to J1A southbound following a road traffic collision. Specialist Heavy rescue units from the Thames Valley Fire and rescue service have been scrambled to the scene that has blocked lane 3/4. There are understood to be people trapped in the collision involving the HGV and […]
This funding acknowledges that up until now police forces have been expected to take on this extra role while coping with the current hig…

Police and Crime Commissioner for Wiltshire and Swindon Angus Macpherson said: “This funding acknowledges that up until now police forces have been expected to take on this extra role while coping with the current high levels of demand on the service.“The additional funding to the local authorities will hopefully mean they will be able to […]
This funding acknowledges that up until now police forces have been expected to take on this extra role while coping with the current high levels of demand on the service

Police and Crime Commissioner for Wiltshire and Swindon Angus Macpherson said: “This funding acknowledges that up until now police forces have been expected to take on this extra role while coping with the current high levels of demand on the service.“The additional funding to the local authorities will hopefully mean they will be able to […]
These are uncertain times for all of us as the rising number of Covid cases once again dominates the news

Whilst the number of cases in the district is lower than the England average, and nowhere near the levels in the north of England, we have seen a rise over the last week. The national trend is clearly upward. We cannot afford to be complacent in the face of a deadly pandemic. We must all […]
It is a particular repulsive act to spit at anyone, let alone an emergency worker in the middle of a pandemic

Police have released CCTV image of a man we would like to speak to in connection with an assault of an emergency worker in Salisbury.At 5pm on Monday, August 24, the paramedic was attending to a patient when they were approached by a man who proceeded the push the paramedic before spitting in his face. […]
It is a particular repulsive act to spit at anyone, let alone an emergency worker in the middle of a pandemic

Police have released CCTV image of a man we would like to speak to in connection with an assault of an emergency worker in Salisbury.At 5pm on Monday, August 24, the paramedic was attending to a patient when they were approached by a man who proceeded the push the paramedic before spitting in his face. […]
Police have charged two men in connection with a shooting in Dagenham

Darrell Modeste, 29 of Napa Close, Stratford, has been charged with – x1 Possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life – x2 Possession of a firearm with intent to commit an indictable offence – x1 Grievous bodily harm with intent – x1 Aggravated burglary with intent Christian Paul, 28 (30.05.92), Sunderland Way, […]
The £1,000 Job Retention Bonus is equal to a 20% wage subsidy for the employment costs of the average person previously furloughed

The Job Retention Bonus, worth up to £9 billion is set to support millions of employers who have kept on furloughed workers. The bonus will work alongside newly announced Job Support Scheme and could be worth more than 60% of average wages of workers who have been furloughed – and are kept on until the […]
The lorry driver – a 62-year-old man – suffered a serious injury and has been taken to hospital for treatment

Police responded to a collision involving on the A27 near Chichester at 5.40am on Friday (9 October). Officers received report of a lorry overturning and a car colliding with the lorry. The lorry driver – a 62-year-old man – suffered a serious injury and has been taken to hospital for treatment. His injuries are not […]