Three men have been sentenced to more than eight years in prison for conspiring to possess an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear…

Three men have been sentenced to more than eight years in prison for conspiring to possess an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence. Andrew Rathbone, 25, of St Helens, Michael Brown, 26, of no fixed abode, and Liam Higham, 21, of Kirkby, were all given prison sentences at Liverpool Crown Court on […]
Man jailed for being concerned in the supply of cocaine

Rashran Francis, aged 28, of Hithercroft Road, High Wycombe, pleaded guilty to one count each of being concerned in the supply of cocaine and being concerned in the supply of heroin at a previous hearing on 7 August. At Aylesbury Crown Court on Tuesday (14/11), Francis was sentenced to three years and eight months’ imprisonment, […]
A robber who stole cash and bank cards after threatening housing complex staff with a pair of scissors has been jailed

Jason Emmingham was a tenant at the supported multi-occupancy property in Bircotes, Bassetlaw, when he carried out the robbery on 31 July 2023. The 40-year-old had just returned from a spell behind bars after staff agreed to keep the room available for him. However, Emmingham was already in rent arrears when staff were informed he […]
A man has been jailed for a burglary that took place in Yoxford

Leroy Lawless, aged 40 from Albion Street in Saxmundham was sentenced to 33 months in jail at Ipswich Crown Court on Thursday 16 November following his guilty plea to burglary. It follows an incident on 22 September 2023 at a property on Middleton Road in Yoxford at about 9pm. Lawless entered a property via an […]
A man who threw a mobile phone at the head of a police officer arresting him for driving the wrong way on a one-way road in Bristol has been jailed for six months

Thomas Dunn, 37, of Redwick Road, Pilning, assaulted the officer after Dunn abandoned his vehicle in Charis Avenue, Southmead and was chased in February. The officer suffered a significant cut above his eye and was treated at hospital. He has since returned home and fully recovered. Dunn pleaded guilty to driving above the legal alcohol […]
A man who threw a mobile phone at the head of a police officer arresting him for driving the wrong way on a one-way road in Bristol has b…

Thomas Dunn, 37, of Redwick Road, Pilning, assaulted the officer after Dunn abandoned his vehicle in Charis Avenue, Southmead and was chased in February. The officer suffered a significant cut above his eye and was treated at hospital. He has since returned home and fully recovered. Dunn pleaded guilty to driving above the legal alcohol […]
Woman Jailed for Sending Indecent Photos of a Child

A 23-year-old woman from Hull, Toni Andrews, has been sentenced to 16 months in prison following an investigation by the National Crime Agency (NCA). Andrews was found guilty of taking indecent photos of a child and sending them to her boyfriend, Thomas Edeson, 24. The NCA’s investigation into Edeson began in May 2021 after a […]
Maidstone Fire Station Hosts Guide Dogs for Unique Training Experience

Maidstone Fire Station had a delightful and rather unique set of visitors – eight guide dogs in training, accompanied by their trainers. This special visit was part of a training program designed to acclimate the guide dogs to various environments, noises, and smells they might encounter in their important roles. The station turned into an […]
Urgent Appeal to Locate Missing 28-Year-Old Phoebe Candy

An urgent appeal has been issued for the whereabouts of 28-year-old Phoebe Candy, who has been missing since Monday, 20th of November. Phoebe was last seen being taken to Southampton General Hospital by ambulance following a psychotic episode, with an initial plan for psychiatric assessment and potential sectioning. Contrary to what her family was led […]
A3 Hindhead Tunnel Southbound Closure Due to Technology Issue

Travellers using the A3 Hindhead Tunnel are facing disruptions as the southbound tunnel has been closed due to a technology issue affecting traffic lights and barriers. The closure has prompted authorities to issue a diversion for road users. Service providers are currently on the scene, working diligently to resolve the issue. However, in the meantime, […]