Penny Mordaunt’s campaign to become the next Tory leader got off to a shaky start when her launch video was hurriedly edited to remove several identifiable figures, including athlete Jonnie Peacock.

On Sunday morning, the international trade minister declared her candidacy for prime minister, saying the UK’s leadership “needs to become a little less about the leader and a lot more about the ship.”Her original campaign video featured two seconds of footage of Jonnie Peacock competing in the Paralympics in London in 2012.Peacock later responded on […]

A 41-year-old Bristol man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after admitting to possessing class A drugs with intent to supply and money laundering.

Christopher White, of Chelvey Close, was sentenced at Bristol Crown Court on three counts of possession with intent to supply class A drugs (heroin and cocaine), possession with intent to supply class B drugs (ketamine), and possession of criminal property (cash).In October 2021, officers executed an intelligence-led warrant at White’s home, discovering 5kg of heroin […]

A man has been charged in connection with a burglary in Hythe

A man is accused of breaking into a house on Hollybank Crescent on July 4 and stealing jewellery from a woman in her 80s, including a gold necklace, pendants, earrings, and rings. This was in response to a leaflet drop in the area that morning promoting the offer of cash in exchange for jewellery, antiques, […]

Met Police Special Constable Paul Hoile charged with rape

Following an investigation by West Mercia Police, a serving Metropolitan Police Special Constable has been charged with rape. On Wednesday, July 6, Special Constable Paul Hoile of the North West Command Unit was arrested on suspicion of rape. On Friday, July 8, he was charged. On Saturday, July 9, Special Constable Hoile is scheduled to […]