Police forces in England and Wales have warned to Home Secretary Yvette Cooper that neighbourhood police officers, who are a government priority, are at risk of being cut should further funding not be announced. Nearly a quarter of police forces in the country have urged Cooper to underwrite the costs of pay rises and higher employer taxes when… Continue reading Police chiefs call on ministers to guarantee funding
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'Train phone snatcher stole £21,000 from my bank apps'
Reports of theft and robbery on trains and at stations across Britain rose by 58% between 2018 and 2023, according to data from British Transport Police (BTP). London accounted for the majority of the incidents, but hotspots were also identified in Birmingham, Essex, Kent and Manchester. Convictions in relation to the 23,683 cases recorded in… Continue reading 'Train phone snatcher stole £21,000 from my bank apps'
Penny Lancaster says Gregg Wallace intimidated and distressed people on set
Penny Lancaster, the wife of singer Sir Rod Stewart, has said she was a “victim” and “witness” of “bullying” by her former Celebrity MasterChef co-star, Gregg Wallace. Lancaster’s comments come after Sir Rod accused Wallace of being an “ill-mannered bully” in a public post last month. Wallace resigned from MasterChef two weeks ago while the… Continue reading Penny Lancaster says Gregg Wallace intimidated and distressed people on set
The Wanted star Max George in hospital with 'heart issues'
Max George, a member of The Wanted boyband, has been forced to spend Christmas in hospital following tests that revealed he has “some issues” with his heart. The 36-year-old, who gained fame as part of the band in the early 2010s with bandmates Nathan Sykes, Jay McGuiness, Tom Parker and Siva Kaneswaran, was taken to… Continue reading The Wanted star Max George in hospital with 'heart issues'
Woman in hospital as Birmingham fair ride 'dropped to ground'
A fairground ride at Centenary Square in Birmingham city centre experienced a “failure and crash” that resulted in two women being hospitalized, according to West Midlands Police. Emergency services, including officers and paramedics, responded to reports of an issue with the ride, called the City Flyer ride and operated by Danter Attractions, at around 7:29… Continue reading Woman in hospital as Birmingham fair ride 'dropped to ground'
Thirlwall Inquiry: No evidence to refer Lucy Letby to watchdog, inquiry told
An inquiry has revealed that Lucy Letby was not reported to the nursing regulator despite concerns she may have been killing babies at the Countess of Chester Hospital. Doctors had raised concerns to hospital bosses in June 2016 following the deaths of two triplet boys on the neonatal unit. However, a referee was not made… Continue reading Thirlwall Inquiry: No evidence to refer Lucy Letby to watchdog, inquiry told
Animal rights activists sentenced for milk spill stunts in London
A pair of Animal Rising activists have been sentenced for their role in milk-pouring stunts at two luxury goods department stores in central London. At Southwark Crown Court on Thursday, 28-year-old Sofia Fernandes Pontes and 42-year-old Stephen Bone were handed community orders. Both admitted to charges of theft and criminal damage arising from the incidents… Continue reading Animal rights activists sentenced for milk spill stunts in London
King joins Raye and Apple boss at Battersea Power Station market
King Charles recently joined singer Raye for a heartwarming Christmas visit to the Battersea Power Station situated in South West London. Upon his arrival, King Charles was greeted by a community choir who sang the carol “We Three Kings.” The cheering crowd made the atmosphere festive and lively. The King had the pleasure of going… Continue reading King joins Raye and Apple boss at Battersea Power Station market
20mph: Which Welsh roads have seen most offences?
New figures have revealed that a quarter of drivers committing 20mph speed offences have been caught on just two roads in Wales. The A4102 Swansea Road and the A5104 at Pontybodkin near Penyffordd in Flintshire have seen more than 15,000 offences over the past 10 months. Welsh roads safety body GoSafe has said slower speeds mean… Continue reading 20mph: Which Welsh roads have seen most offences?
UK's last Trafalgar submarine makes final voyage
The last of the Royal Navy’s Trafalgar-Class attack submarines, HMS Triumph, completed its final journey to be decommissioned. The submarine, which had been in service for over 20 years, departed HM Naval Base Clyde, in Argyll, Scotland, to retire in HMNB Devonport in Plymouth. HMS Triumph was the last remaining of seven Trafalgar Class attack… Continue reading UK's last Trafalgar submarine makes final voyage