Detectives have launched a murder enquiry following the death of a woman in LeighSea
Police were called to Whitehouse Meadows, Leigh-on-Sea at around 9pm on Tuesday 7 November following a report of an assault. When police attended, they located a woman who had sustained serious injuries in the garden of a property. Despite the best efforts of paramedics at the scene, the woman aged 50s was declared dead. An […]
A man who threatened to “bury” a woman during a stream of menacing messages has been jailed
Kevin Reynolds issued the sinister warning after launching a verbal attack against his victim over the phone. These threats then continued later that day (14 November 2022) when he sent his victim multiple messages over social media. The woman – who knew Reynolds – was warned she would be “put in a box” by the […]
Nestlé Discontinues Iconic Caramac Chocolate Bar After 64 Years
In a significant move that has left fans of sweet treats dismayed, Nestlé has officially confirmed the discontinuation of the beloved Caramac chocolate bar after a remarkable 64-year run. The decision was attributed to a notable “decline in sales over the past few years.” Caramac, renowned for its unique caramel flavour, has been a cherished […]
Rise in Anti-Semitic Incidents Deters Jewish Women from Seeking Help for Domestic Abuse
London’s Victims Commissioner, Claire Waxman, has raised concerns over a troubling trend where Jewish women suffering from domestic abuse are becoming increasingly hesitant to seek help due to the recent surge in anti-Semitic incidents in the capital. Waxman revealed that Jewish women are now “choosing to stay with their abusers” out of fear that leaving […]
Royal Navy Shadows Russian Warship through English Channel near Kent
A British warship, the Type 23 frigate HMS Richmond, has been closely monitoring a Russian vessel as it sailed near the Kent coast today, marking another episode in the ongoing geopolitical tensions in the region. The Russian warship in question, Admiral Grigorovich, was tracked by Royal Navy teams as it navigated the waters of the […]
“Truly awful behaviour” leads to flat being boarded up
A Gosport council flat has been boarded up after neighbours reported drug deals, violence, fires and late-night disturbances that left them afraid to go out after dark and scared for their children’s safety. Knives, an axe and other weapons were found in the property, along with Class A drugs. Gosport Borough Council staff had to […]
Help protect Yorkshire communities from flooding
The Environment Agency is looking for two new independent members to join a committee that plays a vital part in shaping local flood and coastal management plans across Yorkshire. In Yorkshire, it’s estimated that nearly 247,000 homes are at risk of flooding, and for every person whose home is flooded, over 16 more will be […]
New Testament owned by royalty at risk of leaving UK
A New Testament manuscript owned by members of the English Royal Family in the 14th and 15th centuries is at risk of leaving the country unless a UK buyer can be found. The manuscript, valued at £800,000, was previously unknown to scholars as it has been in private ownership for at least 300 years. It […]
More than 280 children have taken the plunge and signed up for East Hampshire District Council’s free swimming lessons this summer
The means-tested lessons are being provided by our award-winning leisure centre contractor Everyone Active and paid for by a £45,000 budget put aside especially for the purpose. In February, council leader Cllr Richard Millard announced his intention to offer free swimming lessons as one of 12 new welfare priorities. Cllr Millard said: “Swimming is a […]
Lengthy prison sentences have been handed down to two drug suppliers who dealt with vast quantities of cocaine and steroids in Thanet
Tebin Kadir and Darren Duffy were arrested during a series of early-morning warrants on Friday 14 June 2019, as part of an investigation carried out by detectives from the Kent and Essex Serious Crime Directorate. Kadir, 44, of St Mildred’s Road, Margate, was jailed for 11 years after pleading guilty to multiple charges relating to […]