Murder investigation launched after Ice Cream Man fatally stabbed in Wembley
A murder investigation has been launched following the fatal stabbing of a man in Wembley. At around 6.10pm on Tuesday, August 19, police were called to Monks Park, Wembley after reports of a stabbing. Officers attended alongside the London Ambulance Service and treated a 38-year-old man who had suffered stab wounds. Despite the efforts of […]
Six men sentenced after attempted robbery at Chippenham O2 store
Six men have been sentenced for their part in an attempted robbery at the O2 phone shop in Borough Parade, Chippenham, earlier this year. The group was stopped in its tracks on 16 March after Wiltshire Police, acting on intelligence about an organised crime group, were waiting at the scene. Officers intervened as the men […]
HMRC issues scam warning as Self Assessment customers targeted
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is warning millions of Self Assessment customers to remain vigilant after a surge in scam attempts targeting taxpayers. Fraudsters are continuing to impersonate HMRC through bogus tax refund offers, phishing emails, and fake calls demanding urgent payments in an effort to steal personal and banking information. Between August 2024 and […]
Why Online Casinos Don’t Build Games Themselves – and Who Does It Instead
In the modern online casino market, there are plenty of different legal gambling sites that players can select from. However, when switching from one platform to another, users will see many of the same game titles appear, because individual casinos don’t develop, build and maintain their game portfolios from scratch; instead, they lean on specialised […]
Police Seek Witnesses After Rape Reported in Bexhill’s Barrack Hall Park
Sussex Police have launched a public appeal for information following a serious incident reported in Barrack Hall Park, Bexhill. On Monday, 18 August 2025, just after 5:30 pm, a woman in her twenties reported being raped by a man in the park. She is now receiving specialist support as the investigation continues. The suspect is […]
Two Greater Manchester Police officers investigated for gross misconduct after death in custody
Two police officers are under investigation for gross misconduct following the death of a man in custody in Wigan, the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has confirmed. The watchdog launched an investigation after Ellis Rocks, 26, was found unresponsive while being held in custody earlier this month. He had been arrested at the Britannia […]
Keir Starmer in Major U-Turn on Apple User Privacy After US Pressure
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced a dramatic U-turn on Apple user privacy, following intense pressure from US officials and tech leaders, including American Vice President JD Vance. The move comes after weeks of debate over whether the UK government would seek greater access to encrypted Apple user data as part of new security proposals. […]
Adelaide Avenue Brockley fire: Three people rushed to hospital
Three people have been taken to hospital following a serious house fire in Brockley, south-east London this morning. Emergency services were called shortly after 8am to reports of a fire in Adelaide Avenue. The road was quickly sealed off in both directions between Brockley Road and Montague Avenue as firefighters tackled the blaze. According […]
Police release CCTV after woman sexually assaulted on escalator at Leeds station
Police have released a CCTV image of a man they wish to speak to after a woman was allegedly sexually assaulted at Leeds railway station. The incident happened at around 8.40pm on Sunday, 27 July, when the victim was standing on an escalator. According to British Transport Police (BTP), a man approached from behind, stood […]
Swindon house fire: Four-year-old girl in coma
A four-year-old girl is in a coma after being rescued from a house fire in Swindon. Emergency services were called to Queens Drive at 5:38am on Saturday, August 16, after a blaze broke out in a terraced property. Fire crews from Swindon, Stratton and Westlea attended, along with Wiltshire Police and South Western Ambulance Service. […]
