Australian Man Jailed for Soliciting Sexually Explicit Material from Children in The UK And Canada

Australian Man Jailed for Soliciting Sexually Explicit Material from Children in The UK And Canada

In a landmark case, a 42-year-old man from South Australia has been sentenced to 23 years’ imprisonment for soliciting sexually explicit material from 10 foreign children via social media platforms. The sentencing marks the first conviction in South Australia under mandatory minimum sentencing provisions for Commonwealth child sexual abuse offences. The man, whose identity remains […]

New Banknotes Featuring King Charles III Enter Circulation Across Britain

Brits Advised to Expect New Banknotes Featuring King Charles III Portrait

Today marks a significant moment for British currency as banknotes featuring the portrait of King Charles III enter circulation, marking the first time in history that the sovereign has been changed on Bank of England notes. The new notes will co-circulate alongside those featuring Queen Elizabeth II, with the public expected to gradually notice their […]

Suspected Gas Leak Prompts Evacuations in Southwark

Fire Breaks Out at Erith Paper Shredding Yard

Emergency services are currently responding to a suspected gas leak on Southwark Street near Blackfriars Road in Southwark, prompting the evacuation of several buildings and road closures in the area. Fire crews arrived at the scene around 2:30pm today (June 5) and have cordoned off the affected area. As a precautionary measure, several buildings have […]

Community-Led Self-Build Housing Project in Southeast London Creates Affordable Homes

Community-Led Self-Build Housing Project in Southeast London Creates Affordable Homes

Families in southeast London are celebrating the completion of a groundbreaking housing initiative that empowers residents to design and construct their own homes. Coordinated by the Rural Urban Synthesis Society (RUSS), this ambitious self-build project represents the capital’s largest community-led effort to address the pressing need for affordable housing. A 15-Year Journey The block of […]

Cenotaph Damaged in Keedwell Hill, Long Ashton During D Day Week

Cenotaph Damaged in Keedwell Hill, Long Ashton During D Day Week

An investigation is underway following the damage to a war memorial in Keedwell Hill. Authorities were alerted shortly after 11:00am this morning (June 5) when it was discovered that the memorial had been vandalised with a flagpole and an attempt had been made to set it on fire. The incident is believed to have occurred […]

More than £28.7 million lost nationally to courier fraudsters in the last year

More than £28.7 million lost nationally to courier fraudsters in the last year

Pensioners are being urged to be vigilant after data revealed that nationally more than £28.7 million was lost to courier fraud in the last year. In Suffolk £987,589 was lost between April 2023 and March 2024 following 26 reports of courier fraud. People in their 80s are most likely to be targeted by criminals carrying […]

Woman Charged After Milkshake Thrown at Nigel Farage During Campaign Event

Woman Charged After Milkshake Thrown at Nigel Farage During Campaign Event

Victoria Thomas Bowen, a 25-year-old woman, has been charged with assault by beating and criminal damage after a milkshake was thrown at Nigel Farage, the leader of Reform UK. The incident occurred during a campaign event in Clacton-on-Sea on Tuesday. Farage, who recently announced his return to frontline politics, was targeted with the milkshake while […]

Police Investigate Shooting Incident in Dagenham

Police Investigate Shooting Incident in Dagenham

Officers from the Met Police responded to reports of a shooting incident on Porters Avenue in Dagenham at approximately 1.06pm on Wednesday, 5 June. Upon arrival at the scene, officers discovered a man, believed to be aged 22, suffering from injuries consistent with a gunshot wound. Emergency medical teams from the London Ambulance Service and […]