Rogue Traders Ordered to Repay Over £100,000 After Defrauding Elderly Victims
Two rogue traders who scammed elderly victims out of thousands of pounds for unnecessary building work have been ordered by the court to repay more than £100,000. The criminals, Sonny Maughan and Emmanuel Scarrott, targeted vulnerable people in Herne Bay, Longfield, and Greenwich, offering fake roof and chimney repairs at extortionate prices. Maughan and Scarrott […]
Cyclist Injured in Collision with Car on Station Road, Harrow
A cyclist was injured in a collision involving a car on Station Road, Harrow, on the evening of 24 October 2024. The incident occurred at approximately 8:04 pm, prompting an immediate response from emergency services. Officers from the Metropolitan Police’s Road Policing Command arrived at the scene to investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision. […]
The Rise of Online Casinos in the UK: How Nine Win Casino Is Leading the Way
In recent years, online gambling has experienced a surge in popularity across the UK, transforming how people interact with casinos. Learn more about the rise of online gambling. With the comfort of playing from home, enticing offers, and the thrill of real-time wins, the world of online gaming has never been more appealing. Among the […]
Lancing College Teacher Gets 12-Month Suspended Sentence for Child Exploitation
Nick Baldock, a 46-year-old former teacher at Lancing College, has been sentenced for a series of child sex offences and the unauthorized sharing of personal data of some pupils. Baldock was charged with sexual assault after indecently touching a teenage boy, a pupil at the college, in July 2022. Following the incident, Baldock contacted the […]
Wickhambreaux Village Hall Hosts Popular ‘Social Saturday’ Event
On Saturday, 12 October, Wickhambreaux Village Hall welcomed local residents for its bi-monthly ‘Social Saturday’ event, providing a free soup lunch and an opportunity for the community to come together. The event, which ran from 12 pm to 1:30 pm, attracted between 70 and 100 residents from the parish and nearby villages. Usually held […]
Police Appeal for Information on Missing Mother and Son Last Seen in France Eight Years Ago
Cleveland Police are renewing their appeal for information regarding the disappearance of Sarah Sisson and her son, Harvey Belshaw, who were last seen eight years ago when they travelled from Dover to Calais. The mother and her 12-year-old son, originally from Whale Hill, Middlesbrough, have not been in contact with family or friends since October […]
Police Operation in Folkestone Leads to Two Arrests and Over 20 Driving Offences Reported
A police operation targeting traffic offences in Folkestone resulted in the arrest of two individuals and more than 20 motorists being reported for various driving violations. The operation, conducted by officers and members of the Kent Special Constabulary, took place on Tuesday, 22 October 2024, in the Sandgate Road, Park Farm, and town centre […]
Major Ship Fire in Sheerness Docks Extinguished by Kent Fire and Rescue Service
A significant fire broke out in the engine room of a ship at Sheerness Docks on Thursday evening (24 October 2024), prompting a large-scale emergency response. Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) was alerted to the incident at 7:31 pm, and crews worked through the night to bring the blaze under control. Ten fire engines […]
‘No Money and No Answers’ Two Years After Funeral Firm Collapse
Thousands of people, including elderly residents Margaret and David Fee, remain without answers and compensation two years after the collapse of Safe Hands Plans Ltd, a pre-paid funeral firm. The couple, from Ratby, Leicestershire, are among 46,000 affected customers who invested their savings to secure funeral plans that would ease the burden on their […]
Fake London New Year’s Eve Fireworks Tickets Being Sold for £250 as City Hall Increases Safety Measures
Ticket touts are selling fake London New Year’s Eve fireworks tickets for up to £250—five times their official price—prompting warnings from authorities as City Hall addresses last year’s crowd management issues. The only legitimate tickets are available through Ticketmaster, but fraudulent websites and sellers are already advertising stubs at inflated prices. Tickets for this year’s […]