Metropolitan Police Arrest 10 Ahead of King’s Speech
At least ten members of the pro-Palestine group Youth Demand have been arrested by the Metropolitan Police just hours before the King’s Speech. Scotland Yard announced the arrests in a statement, emphasizing the significant policing presence in central London in anticipation of the State Opening of Parliament. “Last week, Youth Demand said they planned to […]
M2 Closed Eastbound Due to Road Traffic Collision
The M2 in Kent is currently closed eastbound between Junction 2 (Rochester) and Junction 3 (Maidstone) following a collision. Emergency services, including Kent Police, are on the scene. National Highways Traffic Officers are also present to assist with traffic management. Diversion Details: Eastbound traffic is being diverted via the solid circle diversion symbol. Here are […]
Young school children have been learning what it takes to become an officer with Kent Police
On Friday 5 July 2024 officers from Medway’s Community Safety Unit visited the Year Five students at Delce Academy in Rochester. During the visit, PC Isuru Ranaweera and Police Community Support Officer Rowan Cornwall spoke to the 11-and 12-year-olds about different job roles within the police, how to become a Police Cadet and different ways […]
A man from Southwark has been sentenced to seven years for the possession with the intent to supply Class A drugs thanks to Met officers
Taz Uddin, 50 of Brook Drive, was sentenced to seven years’ imprisonment at Snaresbrook Crown Court on Tuesday, 16, July. In June 2024, Uddin pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply Class A drugs, and possession of Class B drugs. Officers based in Tower Hamlets began their investigation into Uddin after a school in […]
Cruise Ship Regal Princess Declares Emergency Off Cornwall
A cruise ship which departed from Southampton over the weekend has declared an emergency, necessitating a medical evacuation. Lifeboat crews in Cornwall performed a medivac on Monday morning for a sick passenger aboard the 141,000-ton cruise ship Regal Princess. The ship, carrying over 3,000 passengers, diverted to Falmouth from its Round Britain cruise which commenced […]
Four suspected shoplifters have been charged as part of work by police in Canterbury to tackle thefts
Officers from the city made five arrests on Thursday 11 July 2024 following investigations into recent reports of shoplifting in the district. Nina Roach, 36, and William Jordan, 38, both of Whitstable Road, have both since been charged in relation to reports of food stolen from a supermarket in the St Dunstan’s area of the […]
16-Year-Old Lucy Webb Missing for Over a Week; Last Seen in London, May Be in Lewisham or Harrow
Authorities are appealing for information on the whereabouts of 16-year-old Lucy Webb, who has been missing for over a week and is believed to be in Lewisham or Harrow. Lucy was last seen on the evening of Tuesday, July 9, in Narborough Road South, near Fosse Park in Leicester. Following her disappearance, it was confirmed […]
Man from Norris Green jailed for child sex offences
Today, Tuesday 16 July, a man from Norris Green has been jailed for more than seven years for committing child sex offences. Joseph Phillip Duffy, 26 years, of Utting Avenue East, Norris Green pleaded guilty at Liverpool Crown Court and was sentenced to seven years and nine months in prison, plus five years extended sentence. […]
A prolific thief has been banned from entering multiple stores in Sittingbourne for two years
Lisa Willett, 45, of Grecian Street, Maidstone, was handed a two-year Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) on Thursday 11 July 2024. The CBO prohibits her from entering named stores in the town which include numerous smaller businesses and several supermarkets including Poundland, Aldi and Morrisons. She must also not enter any store she has been previously […]
Where Kids Can Eat for Free or £1 During Summer Holidays 2024
With the summer holidays upon us, parents may be looking for budget-friendly ways to treat their kids to a meal out. Fortunately, several supermarkets, restaurants, and hotels across the UK offer deals where children can eat for free or for just £1. Here’s a roundup of places you can take your kids without breaking the […]