Tributes Paid to Grandmother Sandra Squires, Stabbed to Death in Tunbridge Wells
Tributes have poured in for 82-year-old Sandra Squires, who was tragically stabbed to death in her home in Bright Ridge, Southborough, near Tunbridge Wells on August 31. Police were called to the scene at around 11 PM, where Sandra was pronounced dead. Her grandson, who was also found at the scene with stab wounds, was […]
Blue Badge Holders to Lose Free Parking Under New Council Plans
Tonbridge and Malling – Blue Badge holders will soon lose the ability to park for free at certain locations under new plans being trialled by Tonbridge and Malling Council. The local authority is set to introduce automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) cameras in two council-owned car parks, a move that has sparked concerns over its […]
Woman Charged After Smethwick Stabbing Leaves Man Hospitalised
A 32-year-old woman has been charged following a stabbing incident in Smethwick that left a man hospitalized with injuries. The incident occurred on Thursday, September 5, when emergency services were called to South Road at approximately 4:15 PM. Upon arrival, police discovered a man suffering from multiple stab wounds. Following an investigation, authorities arrested Jessica […]
TUC Report: UK Workers Deprived of £2 Billion in Holiday Pay
As the Trades Union Congress (TUC) opens its 146th annual Congress today, a new report has uncovered a widespread issue of UK workers being deprived of an estimated £2 billion in holiday pay. The study highlights that 1.1 million employees, or one in 25, were denied their legally entitled 28 days of paid leave last […]
Major Fire Engulfs Wimbledon Recycling Site
A large fire erupted at a recycling facility on Weir Road late on Saturday, September 7, prompting a major response from the London Fire Brigade. Six fire engines and around 40 firefighters were deployed to the scene to contain the blaze, which caused widespread concern among local residents. The fire broke out at approximately 10:26 […]
Former Metropolitan Police Officer Convicted of Child Abuse Image Offences Granted Anonymity Due to Suicide Risk
A former Metropolitan Police officer, convicted of possessing child abuse images and engaging in sexual communication with a minor, will remain anonymous after a misconduct hearing ruled that naming him would violate his human rights. The decision, made on August 8, was based on concerns about the ex-officer’s mental health, with evidence suggesting that revealing […]
Career Criminal Jailed for Luxury Car Thefts Across South London
A career criminal who stole luxury vehicles from driveways across Bexley, Bromley and Greenwich has been jailed.
Despite wearing an ankle tag which tracked his movements 24 hours a day, between October and January brazen crook Thomas Siggers stole at least eight cars using sophisticated keyless entry tech.
One woman who watched her £40,000 Land Rover being taken from her driveway in Bexley described feeling “emotionally violated” by the theft.
When the car was found six days later it was trashed and her 93-year-old mum’s wheelchair was gone.
Another car Siggers stole was later used in a shooting in Woolwich.
Siggers was one of four men accused of partaking in the attempted execution of a man outside his own home, but a jury found him not guilty of attempted murder after he said he was not aware of the gun and thought it was a plan to steal rather than kill.
Siggers was also involved in an incident which saw an off-duty police officer threatened with a machete.
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Ugandan Athlete Rebecca Cheptegei Dies After Alleged Attack by Former Boyfriend
Ugandan long-distance runner Rebecca Cheptegei has tragically passed away at the age of 33 following an alleged attack by her former boyfriend. According to reports, Cheptegei was doused in petrol and set on fire during a domestic dispute on Sunday. The incident occurred in Trans Nzoia County, Kenya, where the athlete had recently settled to […]
Man Hospitalised After Being Struck by Metropolitan Police Van in North London
A man has been hospitalized after being struck by a Metropolitan Police van on Turnpike Lane, near the junction of Alexandra Road, on Friday, September 6. The collision occurred at approximately 2:30 PM, prompting an immediate response from emergency services. The pedestrian was quickly transported to a nearby hospital, where his injuries have since been […]
Collision closes part of the M25 Motorway in Essex
A serious road traffic collision on the M25 in Essex has resulted in a complete closure of the clockwise carriageway between Junction 29 (Romford) and Junction 30 (South Ockendon/Grays). The accident involved a lorry and a car, prompting a response from the Metropolitan Police, ambulance services, and National Highways Traffic Officers. Motorists are being diverted […]