Child Predator Lester Sharpe Jailed for 12 Years After Attempting to View Live Child Abuse Stream
A man has been sentenced to 12 years and 3 months in prison after attempting to view a live-streamed sexual abuse of a child, in what police have described as a “vile and calculated attempt” to engage in one of the most serious forms of online child exploitation. Lester Sharpe, 46, of no fixed address, […]
Urgent Search Underway for Missing Teenage Girls in Swindon
Police have launched an urgent search for two missing 14-year-old girls who were last seen on Wednesday night (6 August 2025) in the Park South area of Swindon. The pair, named Avarni and Kacey, were last spotted at around 10.30pm. Officers from Wiltshire Police say they are very concerned for the girls’ welfare and are […]
One Rushed to Major Trauma Centre After Collision on Brentwood Road, Romford
A man has been taken to a major trauma centre following a serious road traffic collision on Brentwood Road this afternoon. The incident occurred at approximately 12.36pm on Wednesday 7 August 2025, prompting a large emergency services response. Two ambulance crews and two solo paramedics from the London Ambulance Service (LAS) were dispatched to the […]
Have You Seen Missing Robert Lawrence from Andover?
Police are urgently appealing for help from the public to locate Robert Lawrence, 39, who has been reported missing from the Launcelot Close area of Andover. Robert was last seen at around 11:30pm on Wednesday, 6 August 2025, and concerns are growing rapidly for his welfare. Officers say they have been conducting extensive enquiries to […]
How UK Regulatory Updates Are Changing Casino Bonus Rules in January 2026
The UK gambling scene has always been one of the most tightly controlled in the world, but recent updates from the Gambling Commission are now reshaping how bonuses work across the board. These changes, announced in March 2025 and set to take effect on 19 January 2026, are part of a wider push to […]
Two Men Charged with Murder After Fatal Town Centre Incident in Sittingbourne
Detectives have charged two men with murder following the death of a man in his 30s in Sittingbourne town centre. Kent Police were called to St Michael’s Road, near the junction with Dover Street, shortly after 9.30pm on Saturday 2 August 2025, following reports of a serious incident involving a pedestrian and a vehicle. It […]
Armed Police Respond to Stabbing Above Cricklewood Shisha Grill as Attacker Remains at Large
A man is on the run following a stabbing that took place in a residential flat above the Shisha Grill, located on the corner of Broadway and Mora Road, in Cricklewood. The incident occurred late on Wednesday night, 6th August 20225 prompting a significant police response after initial reports suggested the suspect may still have […]
Half a Million Pounds Worth of Gold Stolen in Bromley Burglary as Police Release Images
Detectives are appealing for information after a burglary in Bickley Road saw more than £500,000 worth of gold jewellery stolen in a targeted residential raid. The break-in occurred between 5:40pm and 6:25pm on Monday, 30 December 2024, when three men gained access to the home by forcing open a bathroom window. Shockingly, the family were […]
Barleycroft Care Home Rated ‘Requires Improvement’ Over Safety and Management Concerns
Barleycroft Care Home in Spring Gardens, Chadwell Heath, has been rated ‘requires improvement’ following a Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection that uncovered multiple safety and management concerns. The unannounced inspection, carried out in May, focused on the ‘safe’ and ‘well-led’ aspects of care and revealed breaches in legal regulations related to people’s safety, health, […]
Canary Wharf Lands Two Major Leasing Deals as BBVA and SmartestEnergy Expand Footprint
Canary Wharf has secured two new major leasing agreements, pushing the total space leased in 2025 to over 250,000 square feet, reaffirming the district’s position as one of London’s premier commercial hubs. Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA) will expand its footprint to 60,000 sq ft and has agreed to extend its lease at One Canada […]