A2070 Southbound Closed Near Ashford Following Serious Collision
The A2070 in Kent is closed southbound this evening between the M20 at Junction 10 and the A2042 near Ashford after a serious road traffic collision. Kent Police and other emergency services remain at the scene, and motorists are being urged to avoid the area while recovery and investigation work is carried out. Diversion […]
A259 Closed in Both Directions Between Brenzett and Rye Due to Police Incident
The A259 in East Sussex has been closed in both directions this evening following a police-led incident between the A2070 at Brenzett and the A268 at Rye. Sussex Police are leading the response and say they are working to reopen the road as soon as possible. Motorists are being urged to avoid the area and […]
Plymouth Prolific Shoplifter Jailed for Year After String of 18 Thefts
A prolific shoplifter who stole thousands of pounds worth of goods from shops across Plymouth has been jailed for a year. Justin Godefroy, 28, of no fixed abode, was sentenced at Plymouth Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 4 August, after pleading guilty to a total of 18 shoplifting offences and a burglary. The court heard that […]
Missing Cornwall Mum Found Safe After Urgent Police Appeal
A 49-year-old woman from Cornwall who was reported missing on Monday has been found safe, her family has confirmed. Claire Bennett, from St Austell, was last seen at Truro railway station on the afternoon of 11 August, sparking an urgent high-risk missing persons appeal. Police released CCTV footage of her at the station, and her […]
Concerns Over Fire Service Resilience After Multiple Cross-Crew Mobilisations in Petersfield and Isle of Wight
Serious concerns have been raised over Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service’s (HIWFRS) operational resilience after a series of cross-crewing incidents left stations relying on firefighters from multiple locations to crew a single appliance. On Monday, Petersfield Fire Station had just two firefighters available, rendering its sole fire appliance off the run. […]
Red Arrows Transit & Display Schedule – 14 to 17 August 2025
The Red Arrows will be flying between Bournemouth and Eastbourne for displays over four consecutive days this week. Thursday 14 August 15:11 – Depart Bournemouth 15:13 – South of Bournemouth 15:18 – Nettlestone Point 15:25 – South of Brighton 15:28 – North East of Lewes 15:29 – North West of Wilmington 15:30 – Eastbourne Airshow […]
Brothers Among Four Jailed Over Rotherham Hotel Riot
Four men – including two brothers – have been jailed for their part in large-scale disorder at the Holiday Inn Express Hotel in Manvers, Rotherham in August 2024. Concrete slabs and missiles thrown at police The violence erupted outside the hotel, where police officers were protecting the building and its occupants. Jason McGuire, 31, of […]
CCTV Appeal After Sexual Assault at Canning Town Underground Station
Detectives investigating a sexual assault at Canning Town Underground station have released CCTV images of a man they wish to identify. The incident happened at around 6.20pm on Wednesday 30 July in a stairwell at the station, when a woman was sexually assaulted. British Transport Police (BTP) believe the man pictured may have vital information […]
Three Arrested on Suspicion of Murder After Woman Found Dead in Smethwick
Police have launched a murder investigation after a woman was found dead in Smethwick yesterday morning (Monday, 11 August). The victim has been named as 41-year-old Shara Miller, who was discovered shortly after 6:10am off Woodbourn Road. Paramedics attended, but she was pronounced dead at the scene. Detectives from West Midlands Police believe Shara […]
High-Risk Missing Blue Light Worker Emergency Care Assistant Claire Bennett
Police are urgently appealing for information to help locate Claire Bennett, who has been reported missing with serious concerns for her welfare. She is classed as a high-risk missing person. Claire, a blue light worker, left St Austell at around 1pm on Monday, 11 August, heading towards Truro. It is unclear why she made the […]