Second Major Small Boat Seizure in Three Weeks as NCA and Bulgarian Authorities Target Smuggling Networks
Authorities have seized another major consignment of inflatable boats intended for illegal Channel crossings, marking the second significant interception in under three weeks. Overnight on 10 August, Bulgarian National Customs Agency officers, acting on intelligence from the UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA), intercepted a truck at the Kapitan Andreevo checkpoint — one of Europe’s busiest […]
“Dangerous Sexual Predator” Jailed for Rape of Woman in Clevedon
A 49-year-old man described by police as a “dangerous sexual predator” has been jailed for 10 years after raping a woman in her 20s. Sean Reuben, of Lawrence Weston, was found guilty in May of raping the woman at a house in Clevedon in November 2021. He denied the charge, but a jury at Bristol […]
Appeal for Information After Hedgehog Kicked to Death in Whitstable
Police and local residents are appealing for information after a hedgehog was subjected to a brutal and sustained attack by a group of young men last month. The incident happened at around 11.30pm on Friday, 4 July near the junction of Cordingham Close and McDonald Parade. Two witnesses saw a large, healthy hedgehog walking along […]
Lewes Crown Court Set To Host A Public Open Day On September 13
Lewes Crown Court is throwing open its historic doors to the public this September for a special Open Day aimed at demystifying the workings of the criminal justice system. The event will take place on Saturday, 13 September 2025, from 10am to 2:30pm, with final entry permitted up to 2:10pm. Entry is free of charge, […]
Greece Declares National Emergency as Migrant Arrivals Surge in Crete
Greece has declared a national emergency and launched mass deportations following a sharp rise in migrant arrivals on the island of Crete. According to government figures, more than 7,000 people have been detained this week alone. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said the move was necessary to protect the country’s borders, warning that “Greece’s safety and […]
Police Issue Urgent Appeal to Find Missing 11-Year-Old Boy from Charlton
Police are urgently appealing for help to locate 11-year-old Stanley, who has been reported missing from Charlton. Stanley was last seen at around 6pm on Wednesday, 13 August. He was wearing a black Nike tracksuit and black Nike trainers at the time of his disappearance. Officers are growing increasingly concerned for his welfare. Anyone who […]
Three Teenagers to Stand Trial Over Death of Alexander Cashford on Sheppey Beach
Three teenagers accused of murdering 49-year-old Alexander Cashford during a violent incident on a Sheppey beach will face trial in January, a court has heard. A 16-year-old girl and two boys, aged 14 and 15, appeared at Maidstone Crown Court today (14 August) for separate hearings. The girl and 14-year-old attended in person, while the […]
Police Intervene as Taxis Remove Migrants from Britannia Hotel in East London
Police have been deployed to the Britannia Hotel in East London this afternoon after crowds attempted to block taxis and people carriers transporting migrants from the premises. Witnesses reported seeing several Addison Lee vehicles and other people carriers entering the hotel grounds before departing with groups of migrants. Approximately 30 people gathered outside in an […]
Nine Treated After Chlorine Gas Incident at Guy’s Hospital
Nine people have been treated by medics after a chemical incident at Guy’s Hospital in Southwark this morning, with four taken to hospital. Emergency services were called just before 9am after a chlorine gas leak was reported in a plant room within a “non-patient area” of the hospital. The gas is believed to have been […]
Police Appeal to Find Missing Chatham Man Stephen Healy
Police are urgently appealing for the public’s help to locate 42-year-old Stephen Healy, who has been reported missing from Chatham. Stephen was last seen in Chatham High Street at around 9pm on Wednesday, 6 August 2025. He is described as white, around 5ft 5in tall, with brown hair and facial hair. It is believed he […]