Brighton road diversions continue, A259 westbound expected to reopen next week
Brighton Hove Council is requesting residents to keep clear of certain areas, with detours persistently in effect. A segment of Kings Road (A259), ranging from the Aquarium roundabout to East Street, and a large portion of Pool Valley have been cordoned off due to potential falling debris amidst the demolition operations. Both Madeira Drive and […]
The 1975’s Set at Malaysian Music Festival Cut Short Over LGBTQ Rights Controversy
United Kingdom pop band The 1975 found their set at the Good Vibes music festival in Kuala Lumpur cut short after frontman Matty Healy kissed a male bandmate onstage and publicly criticised Malaysia’s anti-LGBTQ laws. The incident has sparked controversy in the Muslim-majority country, where homosexuality is considered a crime, and human rights groups have […]
Two Men Charged with Manslaughter in Leeds Woman’s Death After Attempted Robbery
Leeds, United Kingdom – Two men have been charged with manslaughter in connection with the tragic death of 64-year-old Nhi Muoi Wai, following an attempted robbery at her home in Morley. The incident occurred on Tuesday, March 28 of this year, and has since been under investigation by the West Yorkshire Police Homicide and Major […]
Samuel Umtiti Returns to Ligue 1, Signs Two-Year Deal with Lille
Lille, France – Former World Cup winner Samuel Umtiti has made a highly anticipated return to Ligue 1, signing a two-year contract with French club Lille. The 29-year-old defender’s decision to rejoin the domestic league has been met with excitement and pride, especially for Lille president Olivier Letang. “The great Sam is back,” Letang said, […]
Re-Investigation Launched into Murder of Ryan Passey in Stourbridge Nightclub
Detectives have taken a significant step towards finding justice for Ryan Passey, who tragically lost his life in a nightclub stabbing in Stourbridge in August 2017. Ryan, aged 24, was enjoying a night out with friends after playing at a local football match when the unthinkable happened inside Chicago’s nightclub. Following the stabbing, Ryan was […]
Officers are appealing for information following a collision involving a silver Vauxhall Movano van and a grey Italjet motorbike, on the …
The incident happened on the slip road at junction 8 as it approaches the westbound carriageway, at around 8.20am on Wednesday 12 July 2023. Police and ambulance crews attended the scene where the van had left prior to their arrival. The motorcyclist was taken to hospital for treatment to leg and arm injuries. He has […]
Officers are appealing for information following a collision involving a silver Vauxhall Movano van and a grey Italjet motorbike, on the M20 near Maidstone
The incident happened on the slip road at junction 8 as it approaches the westbound carriageway, at around 8.20am on Wednesday 12 July 2023. Police and ambulance crews attended the scene where the van had left prior to their arrival. The motorcyclist was taken to hospital for treatment to leg and arm injuries. He has […]
Officers are appealing for witnesses to a serious assault in Sittingbourne
At around 12.15pm on Thursday 20 July 2023, Kent Police was called to a report of an assault in North Street. Police attended and a man was taken to hospital with an injury consistent with a stab wound. He has since been discharged. Two local men in their 20’s have since been arrested on suspicion […]
Coach on the M2 Gutted by Fire Causing Major Delays
Drivers using the M2 motorway are being warned of significant delays as queues are building up following a vehicle fire on the coastbound carriageway between Sittingbourne and Faversham. Reports have confirmed that a coach caught fire on the busy road, leading to the traffic being slow-moving and causing disruption for motorists. National Highways has alerted […]
A man has appeared in court charged with setting three cars alight in the village of Ash, near Sandwich
Kent Police was called to assist Kent Fire and Rescue Service following three car fires in Queens Road late in the evening of Tuesday 18 July and in the early hours of Wednesday 19 July 2023. The fires, which were extinguished with no reported injuries, were deemed to be suspicious and, following enquiries, a suspect […]