Fresh Appeal in 56-Year Cold Case of Missing Nurse Maria Aldridge
West Midlands Police are reopening the book on one of their longest unsolved mysteries. Maria Aldridge vanished in 1968. Today would have been her 75th birthday. Last Seen in Birmingham Training as Nurse Maria was just 17 when she disappeared between February and June 1968. She was training as a nurse at Dudley Road Hospital […]
Two Arrested in Castle Vale Drug Bust Over Dangerous ‘Lean’ Production
West Midlands Police launched a morning raid in Castle Vale on Thursday, arresting a 41-year-old woman and a 22-year-old man. Both face suspicion of making the risky Class B drug known as ‘Lean’. Drug Lab Raided: Phenergan, Codeine & More Seized Officers from Birmingham’s Priority Crime Team uncovered hundreds of bottles of cough syrup ingredients—Phenergan […]
Wokingham Lights Up for Diwali Bash
Wokingham Lights Up for Diwali Bash Diwali fever hit Wokingham this weekend as more than 200 guests flocked to a buzzing Festival of Lights party on Saturday night. Party Packed with Colour and Fun The lively event featured a Diwali disco that got everyone dancing, mouth-watering Indian dishes, and a quirky photo booth for snapping […]
Portsmouth Council rocked as four Independents jump ship to Reform UK
In a jaw-dropping political twist, four Independent councillors — Matt, Chris, Derek, and Russell — have defected to Reform UK today. This boost pushes Reform UK’s council seats to six, shaking up Portsmouth’s political scene. Reform UK surges as locals slam tired Labour, Tory and Lib Dem trio The party is riding a nationwide wave […]
End of an Era: The Bowling Alley at The Point Bracknell Shuts for Good
After 35 years of strikes, spares, and unforgettable nights, The Bowling Alley at The Point in Bracknell is bowing out. Monday night marked its final curtain call. Heartfelt Goodbye from the Team The team shared their sadness with the community: “We’re heartbroken with the news that we are now closing our doors on Monday at […]
Runway Horror at Hong Kong International
Early Monday drama unfolded at Hong Kong International Airport when an Emirates SkyCargo flight, operated by Turkish carrier Air ACT, crashed into the sea after veering off the runway. Flight EK9788, a Boeing 747-481 registered TC-ACF, had just touched down from Dubai’s Al Maktoum International Airport at 3:53 a.m. when disaster struck. Plunge into the […]