A ‘devious and predatory’ sex offender who repeatedly raped young girls has been jailed.
Richard Stocks, now aged 55, assaulted the primary school-aged girls repeatedly, instructing each of them to remain silent about what had happened. His offending was finally exposed when one of the girls reported what had happened to her mother in July 2021. Nottinghamshire Police were called and an investigation was launched. Each of the girls […]
Firefighters are issuing another urgent reminder to Londoners about charging and storing e-bikes and e-scooters safely after a fire at a hotel on Central Street in Islington
A small part of a room on the second floor of a hotel, four to five storeys high, was damaged by fire. One man evacuated the room before the Brigade arrived and was taken to hospital by London Ambulance Service. after the incident on the Saturday 6th May 2023 Fire investigators believe the cause of […]
Firefighters are issuing another urgent reminder to Londoners about charging and storing e-bikes and e-scooters safely after a fire at a …
A small part of a room on the second floor of a hotel, four to five storeys high, was damaged by fire. One man evacuated the room before the Brigade arrived and was taken to hospital by London Ambulance Service. after the incident on the Saturday 6th May 2023 Fire investigators believe the cause of […]
The government holds first Net Zero Council
The Net Zero Council will support industry to help cut their emissions and develop greener practices The leaders of some of the world’s leading banks, energy companies, technology giants and finance firms are among those to have attended the first-ever meeting of the Net Zero Council today (Tuesday 9 May 2023). Co-chaired by Energy Minister […]
A Sheffield man has today been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of his neighbour
Andrew Hague, aged 31, appeared at Sheffield Crown Court, where he received a life sentence and told he will serve a minimum term of 17 years. The judge has recommended this be served in a medical facility, with a decision yet to be made. Hague pleaded guilty to the murder of his neighbour, 50-year-old Simon […]
Police are urgently searching for missing 48-year-old Barry Cook
Barry was last seen in the Lancing area around 9pm on Monday 9th May. Officers from Sussex Police are growing concerns for his welfare. He is described as 6’ and with grey hair. When last seen, he was wearing a beige suede jacket, blue denim jeans and white trainers. If you see Barry or know […]
A 9-year-old boy was beaten and robbed of his bag in an attack on the Isle of Wight during the Bank Holiday Weekend
A 17-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of robbery. A gang of adolescents approached two boys, both aged nine, outside The Falcon bar in Regent Street, Shanklin, soon before 5.30pm on Sunday (7th May). One of the lads was beaten, resulting in a bloodied nose, before his backpack was stolen, causing a member of the […]
A 9-year-old boy was beaten and robbed of his bag in an attack on the Isle of Wight during the Bank Holiday Weekend
A 17-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of robbery. A gang of adolescents approached two boys, both aged nine, outside The Falcon bar in Regent Street, Shanklin, soon before 5.30pm on Sunday (7th May). One of the lads was beaten, resulting in a bloodied nose, before his backpack was stolen, causing a member of the […]
A rapist who attacked a woman following a night out has been jailed
In the early hours of New Year’s Day, the victim awoke to find Matthew Grant Wilkinson, who goes by the name of Grant, raping her. The offence happened in Leyland. Wilkinson, 29, of Grasmere Grove, Whittle-le-Woods, was arrested later the same morning and subsequently charged with rape. Wilkinson pleaded guilty at a pre-trial hearing to […]
Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called to reports of a basement fire within a property in Green Street, Gillingham
Two fire engines attended, and crews wearing breathing apparatus put the fire out using a hose reel jet. A high-pressure fan was used to clear the property of smoke. There were no reported injuries, and the cause is believed to be linked to a fault within a dehumidifier.