Child Poverty Task Force Meets Local Leaders to Address Regional Challenges
In a significant step towards tackling child poverty across the UK, the newly formed Child Poverty Taskforce held its first meeting with regional leaders on Thursday, September 19, 2024. The gathering brought together key figures from some of the most affected areas to share their experiences and explore innovative solutions to combat the issue. The […]
St Paul’s Primary School in Slade Green Goes into Lockdown Due to Local Police Incident
Parents and carers of St Paul’s (Slade Green) Church of England Primary School were thanked for their patience following an emergency lockdown on the afternoon of September 19, 2024. The school was locked down after police alerted staff to a potentially dangerous person in the local area. In an official statement sent via email to […]
Bus Crashes Into Building in Raynes Park: Emergency Crews Respond
A single-decker bus has collided with a building at Cantor Hindson Associates, located on Kingston Road, Raynes Park, in a serious road traffic collision that occurred just after 4pm on Thursday, 19 September 2024. The incident prompted a swift response from emergency services, including fire crews from the London Fire Brigade and a specialist Fire […]
Lancashire Police and Crime Commissioner Takes Action Against Jailed Officer by Forfeiting Pension
Clive Grunshaw, Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, has reaffirmed his commitment to holding officers accountable for misconduct after a Lancashire officer who abused his position for a sexual purpose had a significant portion of his pension forfeited. Darren Coathup, who was sentenced to two years in prison in February 2023, had 65% of his pension […]
Sixty Firefighters Battle Grass Fire in Rainham
Around 60 firefighters and eight fire engines are currently tackling a large grass fire near Stanhope Road in Rainham. The fire broke out this afternoon, and crews from Barking, East Ham, Harold Hill, and nearby stations are on the scene working to control the blaze. Local residents are being advised to keep their windows and […]
Psychiatrist Suspended for Sexual Harassment of Colleagues but Not Banned from Profession
Dr Fidel Gallo Benitez, a consultant psychiatrist with the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, has been suspended for four months after being found guilty of sexually harassing junior colleagues between 2014 and 2018. Despite the serious nature of the allegations, Dr Benitez will not be banned from practising. The Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service […]
“Calm, Gentle and Kind” Man Beaten to Death by Cellmate at HMP Thameside
A tragic incident unfolded at HMP Thameside when Quang Nguyen, described as a “calm, gentle, and kind” man, was brutally beaten to death by his cellmate, Roland Viarode. Nguyen, who had suffered 50 blunt impact injuries, was found lifeless in his bed on February 7 last year. Viarode, who pleaded guilty to manslaughter by diminished […]
Police in Portsmouth Appeal for Witnesses After Collision Involving Vehicle and Pedestrian
Hampshire police are appealing for witnesses and dash cam footage following a collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian on Sunday, September 15. The incident occurred between 9 PM and 9:30 PM at a pedestrian crossing near the roundabout at the junction of Church Street and Lake Road. The vehicle involved is reported to be […]
WhatsApp Users Warned of New Scam Targeting Accounts Through Security Codes
WhatsApp users are being cautioned about a new scam where criminals pose as family or friends to request a security code, aiming to steal access to users’ WhatsApp accounts. Action Fraud, the UK’s national reporting centre for cybercrime and fraud, has issued alerts after receiving numerous reports of the scam. The criminals start by hacking […]
Gardeners Warned About Nine Illegal Plants That Could Result in Fines of Up to £30,000
Gardeners across the UK are being urged to stay vigilant this summer as nine invasive plants could lead to hefty fines if found growing in their gardens. Whether you are a passionate gardener or a casual one, failing to manage these plants could cost you thousands of pounds. The most notorious of these plants is […]