Dartford Father-of-Two Honoured with King’s Police Medal for Outstanding Contribution to Policing
Special Sergeant Niyi Opaleye, a dedicated member of Kent Police’s Special Constabulary, has been honoured with the King’s Police Medal in the King’s Birthday Honours for his remarkable contribution to policing. A Lifetime of Service Opaleye, a father of two, has served the Dartford community voluntarily for 25 years while maintaining full-time employment as a […]
Third Person Linked to Conservative Party Investigated Over Election Betting
Laura Saunders, the Conservative candidate for Bristol North West, is under investigation by the Gambling Commission amid allegations of betting on the election date. The investigation has expanded to include her husband, Tony Lee, the Conservative Party’s director of campaigning. The Conservative Party acknowledged the Gambling Commission’s inquiry, stating it concerns “a small number of […]
Kim Jong Un Reaffirms North Korea’s Full Support for Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
In a significant display of alliance, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has expressed unequivocal support for Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine. Hosting Russian President Vladimir Putin in Pyongyang today, Kim’s declaration comes amid a rare visit marking Putin’s first trip to the isolated nation in 24 years. This high-profile meeting is expected to recalibrate […]
Channel 4 and Philips OneBlade Unveil “Underground: Shave Club” – The Latest Social Craze
Channel 4 Sales, a prominent social content partner for brands, has joined forces with technology giant Philips OneBlade to create groundbreaking social-first content: Underground: Shave Club. The mockumentary series, now live on Channel 4’s YouTube channel and across its social platforms (including TikTok), delves into the world of shaving competitions, with Philips OneBlade taking centre […]
London Experiences Over 140 Gun Crime Incidents in the Past Year
London has recorded more than 140 gun crime incidents over the past year, with a total of 145 firearms offences and eight gun-related murders since March 2023. Despite these figures, the Metropolitan Police have reported significant progress in reducing gun crime. Gun Crime Statistics While over half of the criminals involved in these incidents are […]
Detectives Investigate Firearms Discharge in Tower Hamlets
Detectives from the Metropolitan Police are urgently seeking witnesses and information related to a recent firearms incident in Tower Hamlets. The incident occurred at approximately 01:45am on Monday, June 17, in Shandy Street (E1). Fortunately, no injuries were reported, but a residential property sustained damage due to the discharged firearm. Specialist Trident detectives, part of […]
Police are investigating an allegation of rape in Wandsworth and are appealing for witnesses and information
The incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday, 15 June during an aggravated burglary at an address in Routh Road, SW18.A woman in her 20s continues to be supported by specially trained officers.Detectives are asking anyone who may have seen a person acting suspiciously in the area of Wandsworth Common and Routh Road between […]
Sainsbury’s Bank Sells to Natwest
J Sainsbury PLC (“Sainsbury’s”) has announced a significant development in its strategic transformation. Following the earlier announcement on January 18, 2024, regarding a phased withdrawal from its core banking business, Sainsbury’s has confirmed that it has entered into an agreement to sell Sainsbury’s Bank plc’s (“Sainsbury’s Bank”) personal loan, credit card, and retail deposit portfolios […]
EastEnders Schedule Disrupted Due to Euro 2024
This week, EastEnders will face major disruption to its usual schedule on the BBC due to the Euro 2024 football tournament. The soap’s airing times will be shifted to accommodate the championship matches. Schedule Changes The tournament kicked off last Friday, and for the next few days, EastEnders won’t be airing on its regular BBC […]
FSA Warns Investors About Whisky Scotland Bond Recovery Scams
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has issued a warning to investors holding Whisky Scotland bonds after reports of fraudulent recovery scams. This alert comes in the wake of previous concerns about scammers targeting investors who purchased certain bonds through the ‘My Investment Hub’ platform. The Situation Investors who hold Whisky Scotland bonds have been approached […]