Should B&Q be allowed to reopen their stores?

Should B&Q be allowed to reopen their stores?   Controversially, hardware store B&Q have chosen to reopen some of their stores which had previously been closed amid the coronavirus lockdown, prompting questions regarding whether they offer an essential service. The closure followed the Prime Minister‘s announcement of the UK’s lockdown, and after all non-essential businesses were ordered to […]

Extreme’ speeders who drive at excessive speeds in the capital during the lockdown are being warned that they face strong enforcement action

Extreme’ speeders who drive at excessive speeds in the capital during the lockdown are being warned that they face strong enforcement action Extreme’ speeders who drive at excessive speeds in the capital during the lockdown are being warned that they face strong enforcement action by the Metropolitan Police and swift processing through the courts. Since […]

Seven in court after Hackney Raids

Seven in court after Hackney Raids Following early morning warrants in Hackney yesterday, (Wednesday, 22 April) seven people from Hackney were charged. A 16-year old male has been charged with conspiracy to supply crack cocaine, conspiracy to supply heroin and possession of heroin. Tyek Campbell, 21  has been charged with concerned in the supply of crack […]

Pair charged over Wolverhampton flat murder

Pair charged over Wolverhampton flat murder   Police have charged two people with the murder of a man who was found beaten to death in a Wolverhampton flat on Tuesday. The body of Artura Busma was discovered by officers at an address in Tettenhall Road; he was pronounced dead at the scene. A post mortem […]

Gravesend man alleged to have deliberately coughed at officers charged

Gravesend man alleged to have deliberately coughed at officers charged     A Gravesend man has been charged following allegations he deliberately coughed at police officers amid claims he had Covid-19 symptoms.   The incident is reported to have happened on Tuesday 21 April 2020, after the suspect attended Tonbridge police station in relation to […]

Man jailed for Betting shop robberies

Man jailed for Betting shop robberies A man has been jailed for robbery offences at two betting shops in south east London. Kenneth Brown, 53 (28.10.1966) of no fixed address, pleaded guilty to two counts of attempted robbery, and one count of robbery when he appeared at Croydon Crown Court via Skype on Wednesday, 22 […]

Three arrested after £5 million pounds of drugs are seized at the port of Dover

Three arrested after £5 million pounds of drugs are seized at the port of Dover Three people have been arrested after unconnected seizures of cocaine earlier this week. A void in the floor of one HGV contained 140 kilos (street value £14m). Two holdalls inside lockers of a second HGV transporting toy building blocks held […]