Royal Mail Temporarily Halts US Parcels After Trump Tariff Change
Royal Mail has temporarily stopped accepting parcels bound for the United States after President Donald Trump’s administration scrapped a rule that had allowed low-value packages to enter duty-free. From Friday, all packages valued at $800 (£600) or under will face tariffs, ending the so-called “de minimis” exemption. The move means commercial shippers sending low-value goods […]
Murder Arrest After Woman Dies in Tilehurst, Reading
Detectives have launched a murder investigation following the death of a 28-year-old woman in Tilehurst, Reading. Thames Valley Police said officers were called to the riverbank behind Tilehurst Station at around 11.30pm on Sunday, 24 August, after reports of a cardiac arrest. The woman was taken to hospital, but despite the efforts of […]
UK Online Casino Trends 2025: What’s Hot, What’s Not
Remember when online casinos all looked the same? Same games, same slow payouts, same tired welcome bonuses. Well, those days are over and 2025 has officially flipped the table. Players today want more. More fun. More flexibility. Less fluff. The UK scene is buzzing with new trends, smarter platforms, and faster everything. Enter the Era […]
Minivan Collides With Tram in Kingston Road, Wimbledon – Emergency Services on Scene
A major emergency response is under way this evening after a minivan collided with a tram on Kingston Road near South Wimbledon. The crash happened shortly before 4pm on Tuesday, August 26, prompting a response from all three emergency services. Witnesses reported seeing at least one ambulance leave the scene under blue lights, raising fears […]
Dagenham Bus Driver Rushed to Hospital After Hit-and-Run Crash
A local bus driver has been rushed to hospital following a serious hit-and-run collision in Dagenham late on Tuesday night. The crash happened on Heathway, near the Ripple Road bus depot, at around 11pm on 26 August. Motorcyclist Struck Witnesses said the victim, believed to be a bus driver for Arriva returning home […]
Isle of Wight Helicopter Crash: Police Name Three Victims as Tributes Paid
Police have named the three people who tragically died in a helicopter crash on the Isle of Wight yesterday (Monday, 25 August). Victims Named The victims have been confirmed as: Justyna Czoska, 52, from Bloxham, Oxfordshire Wojtek (Wojciech) Kowalkowski, 49, her partner Simon Hewitt, 54, from Barton-upon-Humber The trio were killed when the aircraft spiralled […]
Met Police Officer Charged With Rape and Sexual Offences
A serving Metropolitan Police officer has been charged with multiple serious sexual offences, including rape, Scotland Yard confirmed today. Officer Charged PC Santos Rodriguez, 22, a probationary officer undergoing initial recruit training with the West Area Command Unit, was charged on Tuesday, 22 July with: Rape Three counts of sexual assault by penetration The charges […]
Travellers invade Napoleonic Fort Pitt Site in Chatham
A security barrier protecting the historic grounds of the Napoleonic Fort Pitt in Chatham has been broken open, allowing travellers to access the site, it has been reported. Barrier Forced Open The lock to the barrier, which safeguards the grounds surrounding the Fort Pitt site, was forced open over the Bank Holiday weekend. Locals have […]
How to Strengthen Your Business Email Strategy in a High-Risk Digital World
From invoices and contracts to client conversations and team communications, email remains a cornerstone of how modern businesses operate. Yet, it is also one of the most vulnerable entry points for cyberattacks. If you run a business, whether a local shop or a growing startup, securing your email infrastructure should be a top priority. Here’s […]
Lewisham Murder Charge: Suspect to Appear in Court Today
A man charged with the murder of an 87-year-old in Lewisham is due to appear before magistrates today. Court Appearance Vasile Iosebica, 47, of Wellmeadow Road, Lewisham, has been charged with murder following the death of the pensioner in the early hours of Sunday, 24 August. He is set to appear at Bromley Magistrates’ Court […]
