Heritage Tensions at the Montreal Arms: A Developer Seeks to Strip Iconic Tiles Ahead of Renovation
Brighton’s Montreal Arms, known for its distinctive green-glazed tile façade, is once again at the centre of a preservation dispute. Property owner and developer Charlie Southall is seeking permission to remove all remaining original tiles from the building as part of a long-delayed renovation, stating that replicas would be installed if required. The issue dates […]
UK Casino Reforms Boost Rank Group and Open Lucrative Betting Opportunities
The UK gambling industry stands at a pivotal moment because upcoming regulatory changes will boost land-based casinos while generating new opportunities for Rank Group and betting fans. The UK Parliament has established new regulations that will take effect in September 2025 to enable casinos to increase their gaming machines and launch retail sports betting, […]
Bulkington Man Jailed for Killing Grandfather and Attacking Two Others in Violent Outburst
A Bulkington man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison with a further two years on licence after launching a violent rampage that resulted in the death of his grandfather and injuries to two others. Jakob Walpole, 33, was convicted at Warwick Crown Court of manslaughter, actual bodily harm (ABH), common assault, and […]
Acocks Green Man Jailed for Fatally Stabbing Housemate in Bathroom
A man who murdered his housemate by stabbing him in the stomach at their shared home in Acocks Green has been jailed for over 16 years. Mohammed Ibrhim, aged 45, of Warwick Road, was sentenced to 16 years and 8 months in prison at Birmingham Crown Court after pleading guilty to the murder of […]
Seven Arrested and £5 Million in Counterfeit Football Kits Seized Ahead of Premier League Kick-Off
As excitement builds ahead of the new Premier League season, police have launched a major crackdown on counterfeit football merchandise – seizing over £5.1 million worth of fake football kits and arresting seven people. A total of 67,573 counterfeit shirts and kits have been confiscated in nationwide operations since January, as part of a […]
Prolific Swindon Shoplifter Joshua Moss Jailed for Series of Offences
A prolific shoplifter who repeatedly targeted stores across Swindon and assaulted retail staff during his thefts has been jailed for 26 weeks. Joshua Moss, 31, of no fixed abode, appeared at Swindon Magistrates’ Court on Monday where he pleaded guilty to 14 counts of shoplifting and four counts of assault by beating. A further four […]
Met Police Respond to Street Altercation Amid Unverified Stabbing Claims
The Metropolitan Police have issued a statement following reports of a street altercation on Wednesday afternoon, confirming that no injuries have been reported and that claims of a stabbing remain unverified. The incident, which sparked widespread speculation on social media, reportedly took place in the early afternoon. Officers were called to the scene, but those […]
Cannabis Cultivator Jailed Following Broadstairs Drugs Bust
A man has been jailed for nearly two years after a significant cannabis cultivation was uncovered at his home in Broadstairs. Giedrius Sadeckas, 47, was arrested after Kent Police executed a warrant at his property in Ramsgate Road during the early hours of Sunday, 6 March 2022. Inside the house, officers found a large-scale cannabis […]
UK set for ‘one of the biggest drills in history’ in Emergency Alert test next month
The UK Government has confirmed that a nationwide emergency alert test will take place on Sunday, 7 September at 3pm, with all 4G and 5G connected mobile phones set to emit a loud siren and vibration for up to 10 seconds. The test is part of the Emergency Alerts system, designed to warn the public […]
Appeal Following Indecent Exposure Incident in Gravesend
Kent Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was arrested following an incident of indecent exposure in Perry Street, Gravesend. The incident is reported to have taken place at around 4pm on Tuesday, 5 August 2025, when it is alleged that the man committed an indecent act in public view. Suspect Arrested at the […]