Man Appears in Court Over 1999 Kidnap and Murder of Teenage Girl
A 66-year-old man accused of kidnapping and murdering 17-year-old Victoria Hall over 25 years ago has appeared at the Old Bailey for a hearing in the case. Steve Wright pleaded not guilty at a previous hearing at Ipswich Crown Court to the kidnap and murder of Victoria Hall, who vanished after a night out in […]
Man Jailed for Using Drone to Smuggle Drugs and Phones into Prisons
A Greenwich man who used a drone to smuggle drugs, mobile phones, and tobacco into multiple prisons has been sentenced to six years and 11 months in jail. Mahamood Diallo Blin, 26, of Charlton Church Lane, Greenwich, was arrested following a joint investigation by Metropolitan Police and the South East Regional Organised Crime Unit (SEROCU). […]
Concern for Safety Near East Surrey Hospital Causes Road Disruption
Emergency services are currently responding to a concern for safety near East Surrey Hospital, leading to road closures and diversions in the area. Road Closures and Diversions Authorities have confirmed that the main entrance road leading from Horley Road towards Three Arches Road is currently out of use, with pedestrians and road users being redirected. […]
Call the Midwife Star Reveals Much-Loved Character’s Return for Season 14 Finale
Call the Midwife star Stephen McGann has teased an exciting surprise for fans ahead of the season 14 finale, revealing that a beloved character will be making a return to Poplar this weekend. Sister Hilda Makes a Comeback During an appearance on This Morning, McGann, who plays Dr Patrick Turner in the hit BBC period […]
Clapham Common Sex Attacker admits Three offences
A man has admitted numerous offences after officers linked him to a series of sexual assaults on teenage girls near Clapham Common. John Nyhan, 22, of Ingrave Street, Wandsworth, pleaded guilty at Kingston Crown Court to three sexual assaults. Nyhan previously pleaded guilty on Thursday, 13 February at Wimbledon Magistrates’ Court to one count of […]
People Smuggler Who Crammed Nine Migrants, Including 4-Year-Old, into Van Jailed
A people trafficker who smuggled nine migrants, including a four-year-old child, in freezing conditions has been jailed for four years. Border Force Interception Constantin-Florin Pauliuc, a Romanian national, was stopped by Border Force officers at the Port of Dover on November 8, 2024, after arriving from Calais, France. A search of his van uncovered six […]
County Lines Drug Dealer Jailed After Attempting to Swallow Drugs During Arrest
A county lines drug dealer who tried to swallow drugs as he was being arrested has been jailed for nearly five years. Investigation Into Drug Supply Network In November 2024, Kent Police launched an investigation after identifying that two phone numbers linked to an organised crime group were being used to supply crack cocaine and […]
Two Teenage Boys Charged After 16-Year-Old Stabbed in Bersted
Two teenage boys have been charged with wounding with intent following the stabbing of a 16-year-old boy in Bersted, near Bognor Regis, on Monday evening (February 24). Incident Details Emergency services were called to Frandor Road at 7:35 pm, where they found the 16-year-old victim suffering from stab wounds. He was taken to hospital for […]
Appeal Following Fatal Collision on A299 Thanet Way, Saint Nicholas-at-Wade
Kent Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following a fatal collision on the A299 Thanet Way that claimed the life of a man in his 20s and left two others injured. Details of the Collision The incident occurred at 6:49pm on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, when a white Fiat Ducato lorry travelling from […]
Going For Gold Presenter Henry Kelly Dies Aged 78
Henry Kelly, the beloved presenter of the hit quiz show Going For Gold, has died at the age of 78, his family has confirmed. In a statement, Kelly’s family said: “Henry will be sorely missed by his friends and family, including his partner Karolyn Shindler, their son Alexander, Henry’s daughter Siobhan, and her mother Marjorie. […]