Man Jailed for Nine Years Over Courier Fraud Offences Targeting the Elderly
A London man has been sentenced to nine years in prison for his involvement in a series of courier fraud offences that targeted elderly victims, leading to losses exceeding £250,000. Another man has received a suspended sentence in connection with the same offences. Sentencing at Ipswich Crown Court Zayd Saheb, 25, of Somerleyton Road, London, […]
Emergency Services Respond After Person Struck by Train at Streatham Railway Station
Emergency services have rushed to Streatham Railway Station this evening after reports that a person was struck by a train in the Streatham Tunnel, located off Streatham High Road near Tulse Hill. The incident was reported at 7pm on Friday, 28 March, with initially British Transport Police (BTP) being sent to the scene. It […]
Met Police Officer Dismissed for Using Work Phone to Contact Sex Workers
A Metropolitan Police officer has been dismissed without notice after a misconduct hearing found he had used his work-issued phone to contact sex workers, including while on duty. PC Shabul Miah, who had been attached to the North East Public Protection Unit, was found to have exchanged a significant number of text messages with mobile […]
Nine Arrested in Major Police Crackdown on Youth Demand Welcome Event
An unprecedented police operation has led to the arrest of nine individuals linked to the activist group Youth Demand, following a welcome talk in Westminster and a series of house raids across the country. The Metropolitan Police confirmed they made several arrests on suspicion of conspiracy to cause a public nuisance, a charge increasingly […]
Police Investigate Homophobic Assault in Kennington as Hate Crime
Metropolitan Police are investigating a homophobic assault that took place shortly after midnight in Kennington Road, SE1, and are appealing for witnesses to come forward. Police were called at 00:01hrs on Friday, 28 March, following reports of an assault. Officers arrived at the scene and found a man in his 20s with a cut to […]
The favourites for the Irish Grand National
The jumps racing season in the United Kingdom and Ireland might be reaching its thrilling conclusion, but there are still major races to come for those looking for a horse racing bet before we make way for the flat racing season. That includes at Fairyhouse Racecourse in County Meath, where another field of Irish Grand […]
Stolen Car Crashes narrowly missing Doctors Surgery in Croydon After Failing to Stop for Police
A stolen vehicle crashed in Croydon early Friday morning after failing to stop for police officers on patrol, prompting a large emergency response and sending one man to a major trauma centre. At around 5:50am, officers spotted the stolen vehicle travelling along Whitehorse Road and attempted to stop it. The driver failed to comply […]
Critical Warning Issued to British Tourists in Thailand Following Myanmar Earthquake
British tourists in Thailand have been issued a critical safety warning after a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar, sending strong tremors across Southeast Asia, including Bangkok. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has updated its travel guidance, warning of potential aftershocks and urging British nationals in the region to exercise extreme caution. Bangkok […]
WHSmith to Sell UK High Street Chain to Modella Capital in £76m Deal
WHSmith has confirmed the sale of its UK high street retail business to Modella Capital in a £76 million deal, marking a significant shift as the company focuses exclusively on its global travel retail operations. The agreement will see around 500 WHSmith stores — which have formed part of the British high street for over […]
Major Delays as Whitehorse Road in Thornton Heath Closed for Accident Investigation
A major road closure is causing significant congestion in Thornton Heath this morning following a serious collision. Whitehorse Road (A212) is currently shut in both directions at Devonshire Road, with accident investigation work underway since around 6am. The closure has resulted in long queues, with traffic backing up to the Northcote Road / Windmill Road […]
