More than 280,000 crimes unrecorded last year, police watchdog finds

A recent report by the Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) has revealed alarming statistics about unrecorded crimes in the previous year, totaling more than 280,000 cases. The weakest point in crime recording was found to be with violent crimes, highlighting areas that need improvement despite an overall increase in the… Continue reading More than 280,000 crimes unrecorded last year, police watchdog finds

Micheal Ward: Top Boy star in court on rape charges

Bafta-winning actor Micheal Ward has recently made an appearance in court to address charges of rape and sexual assault. The 27-year-old actor, known for his roles in popular shows and films such as Top Boy, Small Axe, and Blue Story, attended a preliminary hearing at Thames Magistrates Court in London on Thursday. Facing two counts… Continue reading Micheal Ward: Top Boy star in court on rape charges

Jacqueline Wilson calls Picture Imperfect 'the easiest and hardest book I've ever written'

Jacqueline Wilson, a prolific author with a career spanning over five decades and hundreds of published books, recently released her latest novel, Picture Imperfect, described by Wilson as both the easiest and hardest project she’s ever taken on. This adult sequel to her 1999 novel, The Illustrated Mum, continues the story of two sisters, Dolphin… Continue reading Jacqueline Wilson calls Picture Imperfect 'the easiest and hardest book I've ever written'

Officer faces misconduct hearing over account of Ely e-bike crash

The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has found that a police officer driving a van behind two teenagers who tragically died in an e-bike crash in Cardiff may have a case to answer for gross misconduct. Kyrees Sullivan, 16, and Harvey Evans, 15, lost their lives after the bike they were riding crashed on… Continue reading Officer faces misconduct hearing over account of Ely e-bike crash

Chris Froome airlifted to hospital after suffering multiple injuries in training crash

Four-time Tour de France champion Chris Froome was transported to a hospital via helicopter after being involved in a crash in southern France that resulted in multiple injuries. The 40-year-old British cyclist, residing approximately 105 miles (170 km) away in Monaco, was airlifted to the hospital on Wednesday following the incident near Toulon. Despite the… Continue reading Chris Froome airlifted to hospital after suffering multiple injuries in training crash

Ammanford school stabbing juror pleads not guilty after trial collapse

A member of the jury involved in a school stabbing trial that was later halted has refuted allegations of misconduct during his time on the jury. The case in question pertains to the original trial of a girl who carried out a knife attack on two teachers and a student at Ysgol Dyffryn Aman in… Continue reading Ammanford school stabbing juror pleads not guilty after trial collapse

Jess Carter: Man held over racist abuse sent to England footballer

A 59-year-old man from Great Harwood has been arrested by Lancashire Police for sending racist abuse to England footballer Jess Carter on social media. The messages were described as “disgusting and appalling” by Chief Constable Mark Roberts of Cheshire Police, who led the investigation. Carter, who hails from Warwick, had decided to step back from… Continue reading Jess Carter: Man held over racist abuse sent to England footballer

Jessie J cancels tour dates to undergo further cancer surgery

Culture reporter Annabel Rackham reported that Jessie J has made changes to her upcoming tour dates due to the need for further cancer treatment. The 37-year-old shared with fans back in June that she had already undergone surgery to remove one of her breasts, and now she has disclosed that a second surgery is necessary.… Continue reading Jessie J cancels tour dates to undergo further cancer surgery

'Toxic sludge' dumping in conservation zone sparks legal challenge

BBC News, South East – Legal action has been initiated in an attempt to prevent dredged sediment from being dumped in a protected marine area in East Sussex. Sussex Wildlife Trust is contesting a decision by the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) which permits Brighton Marina to dispose of what they claim to be “harmful” material… Continue reading 'Toxic sludge' dumping in conservation zone sparks legal challenge

Concern after Sussex couple held in Iran are “whisked” into court

The situation involving a British couple detained in Iran has taken a concerning turn, prompting their family to urgently seek a meeting with the foreign secretary. Lindsay and Craig Foreman, who hail from East Sussex, were arrested in January during a motorcycle journey around the world and subsequently accused of espionage, which they vehemently deny.… Continue reading Concern after Sussex couple held in Iran are “whisked” into court