Leeds Man Charged After £1 Million Cannabis Seizure at Heathrow Airport
A man from Leeds has been charged with drug smuggling offences after five suitcases packed with cannabis were seized at Heathrow Airport. Nathaniel Benson, 45, was arrested by Border Force officers on Wednesday, September 18, after arriving from Bangkok, Thailand. Authorities discovered 160 packages of cannabis hidden within the suitcases, including one bag that had […]
Police Appeal for Information After Shoplifting Incident in Eastleigh
Police have released a CCTV image as part of their ongoing investigation into a shoplifting incident in Eastleigh, and are asking for the public’s help in identifying the man pictured. The theft occurred at Cash Converters on Leigh Road, Eastleigh, between 11:15 AM and 11:30 AM on Tuesday, September 10. A gold chain, valued at […]
Dartford Crossing Tunnels Closed Overnight for Maintenance This Weekend
Both tunnels at the Dartford Crossing will be closed overnight this weekend, with drivers advised to anticipate diversions and plan their journeys accordingly to avoid delays. The closures are part of planned maintenance works, with diversions in place via National Highways roads. The Dartford Crossing, a major road link connecting Dartford in Kent to Thurrock […]
Severe Weather Warning: Gloucestershire Residents Urged to Avoid Non-Essential Travel Amid Heavy Rainfall
Gloucestershire Police are advising residents to limit road travel to essential journeys only, as heavy rainfall continues to batter the county, causing widespread flooding and hazardous driving conditions. The Met Office has issued further weather warnings, with more rainfall expected throughout the night and into the weekend, raising concerns of worsening conditions and further flood […]
Suspect Charged with Murder Following Clifton Death in Nottingham
Nottinghamshire Police have charged a suspect with murder following the tragic death of a man on Eddleston Drive in Clifton, Nottingham. The incident took place on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at approximately 8:30 PM. The victim, identified as 40-year-old Jonathan Dittia, was found with severe injuries when emergency services arrived at the scene. Despite the […]
Toys R Us to Open 37 New UK Stores Ahead of Christmas
Toys R Us has announced the opening of 37 new stores across the UK before Christmas 2024, marking a major expansion of the beloved toy retailer. After going bust in February 2018 and closing all 100 stores, which led to the loss of over 2,000 jobs, the brand is making a strong comeback. Following its […]
Man Rescued After Medical Emergency in Aylestone Meadows While Falconer’s Hawk is Safely Handled by Police
In an unusual incident this week, emergency services responded to reports of an unconscious man in Aylestone Meadows, Leicester, with a hawk attached to him on a lead. Fearing the man was in cardiac arrest, officers from the firearms and dogs unit quickly arrived at the scene, along with the East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS). […]
Woman Dies in Hospital Following Suspected Gas Explosion at Her Kent Home
A woman has tragically died after being caught in a suspected gas explosion that destroyed her bungalow on Canterbury Road in Charing, Kent. The explosion, which occurred on Thursday, September 19, left her home in ruins. Despite being airlifted to King’s College Hospital in south London, the woman succumbed to her injuries, Kent Fire and […]
Tornado Hits Aldershot in Hampshire Destroys Chimney Stacks and rip off roofs
A tornado swept through Aldershot today, causing significant damage, including taking down a chimney stack. The incident occurred at approximately 12:25 PM on Friday, September 20. Residents were startled by the unexpected weather event, and reports quickly surfaced on social media about the damage in the area. One of the most striking impacts was the […]
Body Found in Search for Missing Channel 4 Star Katherine Watson
Police have confirmed that a body has been found in the search for Katherine Watson, a 50-year-old former Army officer and well-known star of Channel 4’s Geordie Hospital. Watson, who worked as a chaplain at Newcastle Hospitals, had been missing from the Newcastle area since early Thursday afternoon (September 19). The discovery was made in […]