Brighton Holds Peaceful Support Gathering for Palestine
In a powerful demonstration of solidarity and peace, approximately 200 individuals gathered at Brighton Station on the evening of Valentine’s Day to voice their support for the people of Palestine, particularly those in Gaza. The event, organised by Brighton and Hove Ceasefire Coalition with a clear message for an immediate ceasefire, brought together a diverse group of participants united in their call for peace and justice.
The protest was marked by a peaceful atmosphere, with attendees holding signs and banners, chanting slogans, and expressing their solidarity with the Palestinian cause. The presence of the Brighton XR (Extinction Rebellion) Drummers added a rhythmic heartbeat to the event, as their drumming echoed through the station, drawing attention to the peaceful protest and amplifying its message.
Speakers took turns addressing the crowd, sharing messages of hope, peace, and the urgent need for a ceasefire in the region. Their speeches highlighted the importance of international solidarity and the global community’s role in advocating for peace and supporting those affected by conflict.
The event concluded without any incidents, showcasing the participants’ commitment to peaceful protest and constructive dialogue.
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Escaped Detainees from Yarl’s Wood Riot Apprehended in London
Four men who escaped from an immigration centre during a riot were arrested in London, it has been revealed.
A total of 13 men escaped from the notorious Yarl’s Wood detention centre in Bedfordshire on April 28 last year.
They took advantage of the riot to escape through an outside door in the sports hall, then broke through three fences and scattered across the country.
The 13 men have now been jailed for more than 21 years and police have revealed that four of the men were arrested in London.
Enea Shima, 28, was arrested by Metropolitan Police officers on May 3 at an address in Bromley, south east London.
Meanwhile officers tracked Bilbil Bodini, 27, to an address in Hendon, north west London, where he was arrested on May 7.
Luftin Hallaci, 21, handed himself in at Romford Police Station on May 9.
Rizah Koka, 29, was arrested outside a coffee shop in Colindale, north west London, on May 4.
He was with another man and had a set of keys which led police to an address which contained £50,000 of cocaine, £63,000 of cannabis, and £70,000 in cash.
While officers searched the flat, another man, Samuel Boka, 22, of Heritage Avenue in Colindale, turned up and was arrested for his part in drugs operation.
All three men pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cannabis and cocaine, as well as possession of criminal property.
Koka was jailed for five years, including a six-month sentence for escaping lawful custody, at Luton Crown Court in December.
Bodini and Hallaci were jailed for eight months for escaping lawful custody, while Shima was jailed for six months.
Detective Chief Inspector Matt Inwood said: “This was a dangerous and brazen escape attempt by men who were awaiting deportation.
“Thousands of hours have been spent by our Bedfordshire officers and staff as well as law enforcement colleagues across the country in order to apprehend those who escaped.
“This behaviour was completely unacceptable and a flagrant breach of the law.”
Mechanic who had secret life running child abuse sites on the dark web is jailed
A mechanic has been jailed for creating child sexual abuse websites which were moderated by a doctor from Lewisham.
Nathan Bake, 28, from Cheshire, was the head moderator of a site called The Annex which glorified the most extreme kind of abuse, including the sexual abuse of babies and toddlers.
He was responsible for managing around 30 staff members who worked to ensure the smooth running of these sites.
One of those staff members was 33-year-old Dr Kabir Garg, of Station Road in Ladywell.
Garg, who worked as a psychiatrist, was arrested at his flat in November 2022, the site was open on his laptop and he was logged into his moderator account.
As well as enforcing the rules of the site, Garg provided users with advice on how to share links to child sexual abuse material while evading law enforcement.
Over 7,000 images and videos of child abuse were recovered, displaying that Garg had a clear sexual interest in children.
On his laptop were a number of academic papers showing he was fully aware of the impact of child sexual abuse, including one titled ‘Effects and Aftermath of Rape’.
In June last year Garg was jailed for six years.
Dr Garg (Image: NCA)
Today (February 14, 2024) his boss, Bake, was jailed for 16 years after he pleaded guilty to 12 offences.
Bake and the other moderators would advise members on techniques to evade law enforcement detection, and encourage them to keep the site busy by sharing links to child abuse content.
In one post recovered by the NCA, Bake said: ‘Come on people, Show us what you’ve got for HAPPY HOUR. Show us the boys and girls that turn you on the most’.
Daniel Waywell, Senior Investigating Officer from the National Crime Agency, said: “Bake was one of a select number of individuals that played a vital role in ensuring The Annex continued to run and was able to facilitate child sexual abuse on a global scale.
“He started as a user himself, but worked his way up the rankings by actively sharing a substantial amount of material and encouraging the discussion of horrific abuse, thus gaining the trust of other moderators.
“Such was his dedication to this global community of paedophiles that he also committed his time, on top of his day job as a mechanic, to running and setting up other dark web sites that assisted their offending.
“Sites such as these directly and openly encourage users to commit sexual offences against children, and those who run or access them assume they are protected by anonymity.
“However, the NCA has the determination and technical capability to target those who use the dark web to endanger and harm children. We work closely with international partners to ensure offenders are identified and brought to justice.”
Half-Term Food Deals to Keep the Family Happy
Millions of schoolchildren are currently on their half-term holiday across the UK leaving some parents in the lurch and struggling to keep them entertained.
Fancy shaking things up a bit with a midweek meal? Well, look no further.
Hungry Horse, Farmhouse Inns and Flaming Grill have launched a series of brilliant food deals for families.
Parents can get a free kid’s meal at nearly 300 pubs during the school break while families of four can eat for just £15 at Hungry Horse and Flaming Grill.
Here we take a look at all the deals currently on offer at a pub near you:
Greene King
Selected Greene King pubs are offering children a free meal during this half term when one adult meal is purchased in nearly 300 pubs across the country. Kids Eat Free is available all day Monday-Friday, valid for two weeks between Monday 12 – Friday 23 February.
Find your nearest Greene King pub here.
Farmhouse Inns
Farmhouse Inns customers will receive a £10 gift voucher for every Mother’s Day booking (Sunday 10 March) made before Thursday 29 February. Valid on bookings of four or more. Vouchers will be sent via email and can be redeemed in Farmhouse Inns from 11 March – 5 April.
For more information, visit: www.farmhouseinns.co.uk
Flaming Grill
Flaming Grill’s ‘feed the family’ offer, which relaunched in January, runs through to Saturday 2 March. The offer, which is available all day Monday to Friday, includes two adults and two kids meals for just £15. Additional children’s meals are available for £2 extra.
For further details, terms and conditions and to find your nearest participating Flaming Grill, visit: www.greeneking.co.uk
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Hotels
Those looking for a getaway this half term can receive 20% off food when booking directly through the Greene King Inns website.
This offer gives guests 20% off lunch and dinner during their stay.
For more information, visit: www.greenekinginns.co.uk/offers
Hungry Horse
Hungry Horse pubs across the UK are offering a ‘Feed the Family’ bundle deal for £15. Two adults can choose from any main from the Pub Classics section of the core menu and two kids will receive a kids meal deal (includes main, dessert and drink).
For more information, visit: www.hungryhorse.co.uk
Additional children’s meals can be added for £2.50 each. As families come in all different sizes, guests can also choose a 2 for £10 offer which includes 1 x adult Pub Classic meal and 1 x kids’ meal. The offer is valid from 10 – 25 February.
Mums are also in for a treat as they will receive a free drink with every booking made for Mother’s Day weekend (Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 March).
Book by 29 February and you will also be entered into a prize draw to win a host of prizes for mum including a Beefeater Gin Distillery Tour for two and a year’s supply of flowers!
Radio DJ Lisa Lopez-Galvan Killed in Mass Shooting at Kansas City Chiefs Rally
A celebratory rally for the Kansas City Chiefs football team turned tragic on Wednesday when a mass shooting erupted at its conclusion, resulting in the death of radio personality Lisa Lopez-Galvan. Lopez-Galvan, an on-air personality for community radio station KKFI (90.1 FM), was attending the rally to commemorate the Chief’s victory at Super Bowl LVIII […]
Urgent Search Underway for Missing Man from Erith
Police are urgently searching for a man missing from Erith.
John, 34, was last seen in Bromley on Monday (February 12) at around 9.20am.
If you have any information about John’s whereabouts, police ask that you call 999 or 101 quoting the reference 24MIS004573.
Bexley MPS tweeted: “Please help us locate missing 34-year-old John from Erith.
“Last seen on 12/02/2024 at approx 09.20hrs in Bromley.
“Any information or sightings please call 101/999 quoting reference 24MIS004573.”
Appeal following assaults at Medway Hospital
Investigators are appealing for witnesses after two reported assaults at Medway Hospital. Kent Police was called at around 11.35pm on Tuesday 13 February 2024, to a disturbance at the premises in Windmill Road, Gillingham. Officers attended the scene where two men in their 40s and 50s were being treated for injuries. A 22-year-old man from […]
Witnesses are being urged to come forward after a man suffered serious injuries during an incident in Deal
The victim in his 60s was delivering a food order to a property on Saturday 10 February where he reports being pushed down more than a dozen concrete steps. Kent Police officers attended the scene in Diana Gardens at around 7.20pm and arrested a man on suspicion of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily […]
Two Suspects Remanded Following Maidstone Theft Crackdown
Efforts to combat shoplifting in Maidstone have yielded significant results with the remand of two suspects charged with multiple theft offences. Kent Police responded to a report of theft from the Co-op store on Ashford Road, Harrietsham, on Sunday, 11th February 2024. A woman allegedly entered the store twice between 3:20pm and 3:40pm, pilfering £300 […]
Suspected fraudsters have been arrested for a variety of reported offences as part of an ongoing national operation
Detectives from the Kent and Essex Serious Crime Directorate organised a number of warrants at addresses across the South East aimed at taking action against those who have allegedly attempted to benefit through dishonesty. This activity was supported by Operation Henhouse, a National Economic Crime Centre initiative that provides funding for forces to undertake additional […]