Ex-Police Officer Faces Gross Misconduct for Drink-Driving Scandal
A former Wiltshire police officer who admitted to drink driving would have been sacked on the spot if he hadn’t quit first, a misconduct hearing has ruled. Drink Driving Drama Rocks Wiltshire Police Ex-PC Ted Andrews, who resigned days before the hearing, was caught driving under the influence after a minor crash in Swindon on […]
US Seizes Oil Tanker Linked to Russia and Venezuela in Bold Atlantic Operation
The US has seized the Marinera oil tanker, linked to Russia and Venezuela, in a bold crackdown on “illicit” oil shipments. Meanwhile, White House officials hint that military action near Greenland is still “always an option.” Here’s the lowdown. US Cracks Down on ‘Illicit’ Venezuelan Oil Worldwide Pete Hegseth, the US Secretary of War, blasted […]
Will AI Help or Hurt Poker Players
Poker has always been a game of edges. The player with better reads, stronger math skills, and more discipline walked away with the chips. Artificial intelligence has thrown a wrench into that equation. Some players use it to sharpen their skills. Others use it to cheat. The question of whether AI helps or hurts poker […]
Wrexham Man Jailed for Selling Deadly Chemical Online to Assist Suicides
Miles Cross, 33, from Wrexham, has been sentenced to 14 years after admitting to selling a chemical used to assist suicides. Two deaths have been linked to his actions. Chemical Sold to Vulnerable Buyers via Dark Web Forum Cross set up new email accounts, bank details, and a phone to launch an online “business” […]
Turkish Man Jailed for Supplying Boats to Channel People Smugglers
A Turkish national has been slammed with an 11-year prison sentence for funneling hundreds of small boats and engines to people smugglers ferrying asylum seekers across the English Channel. Massive Smuggling Operation Busted Adem Savas, 45, was caught after landing at Amsterdam’s Schiphol airport in November 2024. He faced trial in Bruges, Belgium, accused […]
Shoplifter Jailed After Flouting Store Ban in Ashford
A notorious Ashford shoplifter has been slammed back behind bars for brazenly breaking a court order banning him from all town shops. Jessie Barton Defies Criminal Behaviour Order Jessie Barton, 37, was slapped with a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) last August, barring him from entering multiple retail outlets, including the popular Ashford Designer Outlet. But […]
Woman Charged With Murder Over Toddler’s Death
A woman from Rusholme has been charged with murder and arson following the tragic death of a four-year-old girl. Details of the Charges Carrin Wibier, born 14 May 1980, residing at Gateshead Close, Rusholme, faces murder and arson with intent to endanger life charges. Police say the offences relate to the death of little Lesma-Rose […]
Jailed Heroin Smuggler’s Bid to Slash Sentence Backfires
Heroin smuggler Ameran Zeb Khan, 47, tried to cut his jail time by orchestrating a firearms deal and tipping off the National Crime Agency (NCA). But his plan spectacularly fell apart, landing him extra years behind bars. Gun Deal Plot Uncovered Inside Prison Khan ran a Birmingham-based gang that smuggled drugs and now tried to […]
Man Denies Murdering Carer in Birmingham
A man has pleaded not guilty to murdering his carer in Birmingham, police revealed this week. Irene Mbugua Found Dead Tragedy struck when Irene Mbugua, 46, was discovered dead at a home on Markby Road, Winson Green just before 1am on 23 June last year. The single mother-of-four suffered fatal head and facial injuries. Defendant […]
Drone Duo Nab E-Bike Drug Dealer in Gravesend
A suspected drug dealer tried to outrun Kent Police on an e-bike – but cops had eyes in the sky. Drone pilots caught the 19-year-old red-handed in Gravesend town centre, leading to a dramatic arrest. Drone Footage Seals the Deal On Saturday 3 January 2026, Kent Police were cracking down on illegal e-bikes and e-scooters […]