Over 360 Arrests in Parliament Square as Police Crack Down on Proscribed Group Support
A major police operation in Parliament Square has resulted in the arrest of at least 365 people this afternoon, the Metropolitan Police have confirmed. The arrests were made for supporting a proscribed organisation, with officers also making seven arrests for other offences, including five for assaults on officers. None of the officers were seriously injured. […]
Bexley Crime Roundup: Stalker, JD Sports Vandal, Police Chase Driver and More Sentenced
Magistrates have dealt with a series of criminal cases involving stalking, dangerous driving, shoplifting, and drink driving across Bexley and the surrounding areas. Erith man sentenced for stalkingJulian Miskin, 35, of Maximfeldt Road, Erith, admitted stalking without fear, alarm or distress between March 1 and March 5 this year.Miskin sent more than 200 messages, made […]
Firefighters Tackle Blaze at Derelict Hotel in Sandown
Emergency services have been called to a fire at the former Parkbury Hotel on Broadway, Sandown, amid reports that people may be inside. The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service mobilised crews to the derelict building shortly after 4:20pm on Saturday 9th August 20225 with “persons reported”, indicating potential risk to […]
Police Appeal for Witnesses After Fatal A12 Collision in Boreham
Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision between a car and a lorry on the A12 northbound near Boreham in the early hours of Friday, 8 August. Emergency services were called to the scene, between junctions 19 and 20, shortly after 2:45am. Despite the efforts of paramedics, the driver of the car – […]
Tribute Paid to 97-Year-Old Mike Gibson Following Fatal Chelmsford Collision
Heartfelt tributes have been paid to Mike Gibson, a “beloved uncle” and respected former Marconi engineer, who died aged 97 after being involved in a collision while cycling in Pump Lane, Chelmsford. The incident occurred at around 11:30am on Tuesday, 22 July, when Mr Gibson’s bicycle was in collision with a car. He was taken […]
Car Crashes into Back of Bus in Woodingdean Causing Traffic Delays
Motorists in Woodingdean are facing long delays this afternoon after a car collided with the back of a bus on Falmer Road at the junction with Warren Way. The crash happened by the traffic lights, causing the Southbound lane towards Falmer to become heavily congested. Traffic is currently queuing back towards Falmer, with many drivers […]
Bomb Threat Prompts Evacuation at Southampton Cruise Terminal
A bomb threat at the Mayflower Cruise Ferry terminal in Southampton sparked a major police response and the evacuation of parts of the city’s port earlier today. Hampshire Constabulary confirmed they were called at 11:46am following reports that a man had claimed to have an explosive device. A 200-metre cordon was established, and access […]
Major Incident Declared as Heath Fire Rages at Holt Heath Near Wimborne
A major incident has been declared after a large heath fire broke out at Holt Heath, near Wimborne, sending thick plumes of smoke across Dorset and prompting a significant emergency response. Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service confirmed crews are battling to contain the blaze, which was first reported early this afternoon. Multiple […]
West Hallam Man Jailed for Grooming Three Young Girls Online
A 41-year-old man from West Hallam has been jailed for nearly five years after grooming three young girls online and encouraging them to engage in sexual activity. Richard Jackson, of Caversham Way, sent sexually explicit messages to the victims between 2020 and 2022, using social media to befriend them before manipulating and exploiting them. […]
Woman in Her 60s Dies After Getting Into Difficulty in Sea Off Skegness Beach
A woman in her 60s has tragically died after being rescued from the sea off Skegness beach yesterday evening, despite desperate efforts by lifeboat crews and paramedics to save her. Emergency services were called at around 5pm following reports that a woman had got into difficulty in the water. The RNLI launched a lifeboat […]