The family of a man who died following a collision in Pitsea say he was a man of great “talent, kindness, skill, and intelligence” who had a “contagious laugh
Ninety-two-year-old George Ridges died following an incident involving a car in a car park in High Road shortly after 1.45pm on 6 February. In a statement his family said: “George had extraordinary knowledge and love of woodwork and built the entire furniture in their first home when he first got married to Sheila. “He […]
The A361, Highworth Road, remains closed following a serious road traffic collision in the early hours of this morning
Police officers responded with the fire service and ambulance service shortly after 1am to a single-vehicle collision where a vehicle, a Ford Mondeo, had collided with a wall. An 18-year-old woman, who was a passenger, has been taken to hospital by ambulance with life-threatening injuries. Her next of kin have been informed. The driver, […]
A murder investigation is under way after a man died in Bartley Green, Birmingham today
Police were called to a report of a stabbing on Grazebook Croft at 11.20am The victim, believed to be in his early 50s, died at the scene. A spokesperson for West Midlands Police said “At this time, we do not know why the man was attacked. Searches are underway for his attacker. “We’ve sealed […]
Police are appealing for witnesses and information following a collision between a bicycle and a vehicle in Basford
Officers were called to Arnold Road, Basford, at around 11.15pm on Thursday 24th February 2022 after a man was injured near the junction of Britannia Avenue The victim was treated in hospital for his injuries. Arnold Road remained closed for some time but was fully reopened after police had cleared the area. Officers are now […]
Do you recognise this woman who was wearing red fishnet tights?
Police would like to speak to her in connection with an investigation into a report of sexual assault against a 13-year-old boy in Southampton. On Friday, 25 February, we received a report that at around 1.45pm in Primark in Above Bar Street, a woman sexually assaulted the boy over his clothing and winked at […]
National award for Virtual School Kent
KCC’s Virtual School Kent (VSK) has become the first virtual school to be awarded the National Nurturing Virtual School Programme Award. The NurtureUK award follows the school’s completion of the National Nurturing Schools Programme and recognises the high-quality whole-school nurturing approach. VSK provides coordinated educational services to support both children and professionals, promoting the progress […]
As we go through the next few days the weather is going to be unsettled with mild, wet and windy spells interspersed with brighter, drier periods
As we go through the next few days the weather is going to be unsettled with mild, wet and windy spells interspersed with brighter, drier periods. Met Office Chief Meteorologist Neil Armstrong said: “An energetic, mobile weather pattern is driving successive low-pressure systems across the Atlantic over the coming days. With high pressure to the […]
Detectives are appealing for witnesses to come forward following a shooting in Hackney
Police were called at around 1.30pm on Monday, 7 March to Gilpin Road following reports of a group of males fighting with knives and a shot fired. When officers and the London Ambulance Service (LAS) arrived, the males had left the scene. About ten minutes later police were alerted to a 17-year-old boy with a […]
Officers are appealing for information from the public as they carry out enquiries to locate a missing man from Weymouth
Wayne Davies, aged 41, who also known as ‘Wilf’, was reported missing on Sunday 6 March 2022. He had last been seen in Weymouth town centre on the evening of Thursday 3 March 2022. Wayne is described as white, five feet four inches tall and of slim build with fair hair and a beard. Inspector […]
Four people have been arrested after drugs, cash and a gun was found during warrants in Grangewood
Three houses in Wren Park Close were raided by officers on Friday 4 March with two teenage boys and two women arrested.Officers located a significant amount of cash was discovered in a safe, along with drugs and a rifle – all of which were seized.The women, one of whom is in their 30s and the […]
