A 20-year-old man has been charged with stealing thousands of pounds worth of jewellery from a Canterbury business
Following an investigation by the Kent Police Crime Squad, Michael Gulas, of Wallis Park, Gravesend, was charged with stealing multiple items of jewellery worth over £14,000 from a business in Northgate on 15 September 2023. He was charged with two further counts of shoplifting, alleged to have taken place last month: – Headphones and aftershave […]
Murder investigation after teenager dies
West Midlands Police started a murder investigation after a teenage boy who was shot in Birmingham has now tragically died. A 16-year-old boy was found with serious injuries at an address in Lighthorne Avenue, Ladywood, at around 12.30pm on Sunday (5 November). He sadly died in hospital yesterday and we’re doing all we can to […]
Bus Station’s outstanding impact recognised in national awards
The redevelopment of the once derelict bus station in Whitehaven has been recognised by the Institute of Economic Development (IED) at their 2023 awards, receiving the award for outstanding impact. The IED is the UK’s leading independent professional body representing economic development and regeneration practitioners. Their annual awards recognise achievers in the public and private […]
Fishing illegally has cost two anglers from Evesham almost £600
Two men from Evesham, Worcestershire, have been found guilty of fishing illegally in cases brought by the Environment Agency to Northampton Magistrates Court on Monday 23 October. John Barnett, 51, of Orchard Place, pleaded guilty to fishing without a licence on 22 June 2023 at Manor Farm Fishery, Evesham. He was ordered to pay a […]
Men jailed following a brutal assault with a baseball bat in Rochester
Two violent offenders have been jailed following an assault with a baseball bat in Rochester. Aiman Aziz and Ayoub Omer used the weapon during an unprovoked street attack on three victims, which left them suffering multiple injuries. The assault happened during the early hours of 22 January 2023, after the two men had been ejected […]
Two men who carried out keyless car thefts around Kent have been jailed for a total of five years
Detectives from the Kent Crime Squad investigated a series of similar thefts of high-value vehicles earlier this year. Between 24 March and 15 April, seven Mercedes and a BMW were stolen from outside their owners’ home in Folkestone, Maidstone, Tonbridge and Gravesend in Kent, and Welwyn, Hertfordshire and Hockley, Essex. Work by detectives at the […]
The Historical Significancе of Cannabis in the UK
Cannabis has a long and complеx history in the United Kingdom, dating back to anciеnt times when it was used for various purposes, including mеdicinal and industrial. Ovеr thе yеars, its lеgal status and cultural significancе havе undеrgonе significant shifts. Lеt’s еxplorе thе changing landscapе of cannabis in thе UK, dеlving into its historical contеxt, […]
A woman has sadly died following a collision in Malmesbury
At around 10.15am, an 81-year-old pedestrian was involved in a collision with a car on the A429 near to Waitrose. She was taken to hospital with serious injuries and, despite the best efforts of the emergency services, died during the night. Her next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specially trained […]
Police investigating a serious assault in Camden have issued an image of a man they want to identify
The incident happened at approximately 10.10pm on Saturday, 29 April outside Camden underground station in Camden High Street, NW1 during a dispute about a lost or stolen mobile phone.During the dispute the first victim was punched in the chest, causing him to fall to the ground. A second man who was filming the incident was […]
Government Contemplates Restrictions on Tent Distribution to Rough Sleepers After massive Backlash
In a surprising turn of events, Home Secretary Suella Braverman has faced immense backlash for describing homelessness as a “lifestyle choice.” This controversial remark has ignited a heated debate, leading to concerns about potential restrictions on providing tents to rough sleepers. Although Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has emphasised that individuals should not be criminalised for […]