Thousands Report Facebook and Instagram Outages Across the UK
Thousands of internet users across the UK are experiencing issues with Facebook and Instagram, with many reporting difficulties accessing the platforms on Monday evening, October 14. According to outage tracking site Down Detector, the problems began around 6:08 pm, with over 2,900 users reporting issues with Facebook and a further 2,000 facing similar problems […]
18-Year-Old Woman Arrested Following Stabbing in Brierley Hill
An 18-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a man was seriously injured in a stabbing in Brierley Hill last night (October 10). West Midlands Police were called to the scene on High Street at around 6:30pm following reports of a stabbing. The victim, an 18-year-old man, was taken to […]
Three Men Sentenced After Violent Disorder in Southport
Three men have been sentenced to over six years in prison following their involvement in violent disorder in Southport on July 30. Shannon Gibson, 58, Ben Gibson, 32, both from Wigan, and Oliver Maddocks, 22, from Southport, appeared at Liverpool Crown Court today (October 14) after pleading guilty to their roles in the incident. […]
New Deputy District Commander for Isle of Wight Policing Introduced
Chief Inspector Andy McDonald has been appointed as the new Deputy District Commander for policing on the Isle of Wight, supporting Superintendent Rob Mitchell. McDonald, who began his career with the Constabulary in 2002 following his service in the RAF, returns to his roots after spending the last 16 months leading police teams in Portsmouth. […]
Man Charged After Serious Assault in Brighstone
A man has been charged in connection with a serious assault in Brighstone, Isle of Wight. Police were called at 5:22 pm on March 24, 2024, after reports that a man in his 20s had been slashed across the face with a knife outside the Three Bishops pub. Following police investigations, 54-year-old Jason Stevenson, of […]
Help Give Two-Year-Old Taio the Celebration of a Lifetime
A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to help give two-year-old Taio the celebration of a lifetime after his family received the heartbreaking news that he has just two years left to live. Taio’s mother, Elizabeth, is determined to create unforgettable memories for her little boy before he loses his ability to see, hear, and […]
Swift Arrest of Suspected Van Thief in Rochester
A suspected van thief was quickly apprehended in Rochester on Thursday, October 10, 2024, following the swift actions of Kent Police. At around 1 p.m., a delivery driver reported that her van, containing several parcels, had been stolen while parked in Invicta Drive. Police officers responded promptly and, after conducting an area search, located […]
Car Engulfed in Flames Near Shepherd’s Bush Tube Station
Emergency services rushed to the scene on Uxbridge Road, Shepherd’s Bush, last night (October 13) after a car was filmed engulfed in flames near Shepherd’s Bush Underground Station. Firefighters from the London Fire Brigade were alerted at around 6:54 pm, following multiple reports of a car on fire. In total, nine emergency calls were made […]
Serious Road Traffic Collision in Mullion: Police Appeal for Witnesses
Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious road traffic collision that occurred on the B3296 Meaver Road in Mullion on the morning of Monday, 14 October. Officers were called to the scene at approximately 8:40 a.m. after reports of a collision involving a silver Vauxhall Astra and a double-decker school bus. As a […]
Man Arrested After Two People Assaulted in Dagenham, Including Tesco Shopper and Officer
Police were called to The Heathway in Dagenham at around 8:56 p.m. on Sunday, October 13, following reports of two assaults. The incident began inside the Tesco Express store, where a suspect threw food at a member of the public, assaulting them. After leaving the store, the suspect then seriously assaulted a second victim, a […]