Prenatal Exposure to Ethylene Oxide Linked to Reduced Birth Weight and Head Circumference
A recent study led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) sheds light on the adverse effects of prenatal exposure to ethylene oxide (EO) on foetal development. Published in Epidemiology, the research reveals that increased EO exposure during pregnancy is associated with lower birth weight and smaller head circumference in newborns. The Impact of […]
Waste Fire Erupts at Folkestone Recycling Centre
A significant fire broke out at a recycling centre in Park Farm Close, Folkestone, on Sunday night, prompting a swift response from the Kent Fire and Rescue Service. The incident, which was reported at 10.07pm on June 30, saw three fire engines dispatched to the scene. Firefighters worked diligently to extinguish a large quantity of […]
Fundraiser Launched for Family of Boy Hit by Bus on Sandgate Esplanade
A fundraiser has been launched to support the family of a 10-year-old boy who was seriously injured after being hit by a bus on Sandgate Esplanade, near Folkestone. Harrison Sahlah was airlifted to Kings College Hospital in London following the “horrifying” incident on Saturday evening. About eight police cars, a fire engine, and paramedics responded […]
Prison Guard Appears in Court Over Alleged Misconduct at HMP Wandsworth
Linda De Sousa Abreu, a 30-year-old prison guard at HMP Wandsworth, appeared in court for the first time on Monday following allegations of misconduct involving a prisoner. The charges stem from a video that surfaced online last week, purportedly showing De Sousa Abreu engaging in a sexual act with an inmate inside one of the […]
Officers are seeking help to locate two children missing from Maidstone
Abigail Oyediran and Trenton Musgrove are believed to be together and were last known to have left on a train from Aylesford. They boarded the train at around 9.15am on Monday 1 July on a service heading to Strood. Abigail, 13, is black, with braided hair and wears glasses. She was last seen in black […]
Fatal collision on racetrack near Cranbrook
Collision investigators are seeking phone footage from spectators after a man died at a racing event in London Frittenden. The man suffered fatal injuries following a collision on the track, during a competition on Sunday 30 June 2024. The incident happened at around 6.10pm at a location off Digdog Lane and involved two motorcycle-sidecar combination vehicles. The victim, […]
BMW M5 Celebrates Start of Production in Dingolfing
A few days ago, BMW M GmbH unveiled the highly anticipated seventh-generation BMW M5, and today, the high-performance sedan officially began production at the BMW Group Plant in Dingolfing. This milestone marks the first time the iconic M5 model comes off the assembly line with an electrified drivetrain. Electrified Performance The new BMW M5 features […]
Chief Constable Paul Anderson to Retire Amid Misconduct Allegations
In a surprising turn of events, Chief Constable Paul Anderson of Humberside Police has announced his retirement after 34 years in policing, just one year into his tenure as chief. This decision follows closely on the heels of his referral to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) by the Humberside Police and Crime Commissioner […]
Reform UK Candidate Suspends Campaign, Endorses Conservatives Amid Party Controversy
In a significant political turn, Liam Booth-Isherwood, the Reform UK candidate for Erewash, has announced he is suspending his campaign and endorsing the Conservative Party candidate Maggie Throup. Booth-Isherwood cited a “failure of leadership” and pervasive issues within Reform UK as reasons for his departure. In a statement, Booth-Isherwood expressed his growing discontent with the […]
Man Sentenced to 12 Years for Armed Robbery in Sydenham
Mohammed Basheeru, also known as Sonni Reid, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for his involvement in an armed robbery at a bank in Sydenham. On Monday, February 14, 2024, police responded to reports of an armed robbery at a high street bank in Sydenham. Two masked men entered the bank, threatening the […]