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Police confirmed that a 17-year-old boy from Banks has been charged with the murders of Bebe King, Elsie Dot Stancombe and Alice Dasilva Aguiar; 10 counts of attempted murder; and Possession of a bladed article, following the tragic incident in Southport on Monday, 29 July. The 17-year-old cannot be named for legal reasons, as he […]
The Wolverhampton City Council has issued new information regarding emission restrictions and answered frequently asked questions. Here’s what you need to know: **How frequently will ultra-low emission vehicles (ULEV) require an MOT?** – ULEV Private Hire Vehicles require annual MOT testing up to 10 years of age and six-monthly MOT testing from 10 years. **Has […]
A gang who ran drugs lines supplying heroin and cocaine have been convicted – with their ringleader being found guilty of exploiting children to operate his trade. Brian Asante was convicted on Friday (26 July) after a trial where he denied the charge of using children to help move and supply drugs. The 23-year-old had […]
The ringleader of an organised crime group which attempted to smuggle 139 kilos of cocaine into the UK hidden in a consignment of bananas has been convicted. Sajid ALI custody imageSajid Ali, 56, from Birmingham, was arrested by National Crime Agency officers at Heathrow Airport in January this year, minutes before boarding a flight to […]
Thunder and lightning activity is in the forecast from later today [Wednesday 31 July] extending at least into Thursday. Neil Armstrong, Chief Forecast at the Met Office, said: “The focus for Wednesday’s thunderstorm Yellow warning extends across a swathe of southeastern England from Hampshire to Essex, including London and parts of the Home Counties. While […]
In response to escalating protests in Southport, Merseyside Police have called in support from Greater Manchester Police, Lancashire Police, Cheshire Constabulary, and North Wales Police. Off-duty Merseyside officers have also returned to duty to assist their colleagues on the ground. The situation intensified as several officers were injured, cars set on fire, and a shop […]
A nine-year-old girl has died after a knife attack in Southport, northwest England, bringing the total to three children killed in the incident. Merseyside police confirmed the girl died in hospital on Tuesday following the attack at a yoga and dance class. The other two children who died were girls aged six and seven. Eight […]
Eight people, including children, have been injured in a knife attack at a dance workshop. Eyewitnesses described the scene as like a “horror movie”. Merseyside Police said officers were called to a “major incident” at a property on Hart Street in Southport around 11:50 BST. Armed police detained a male suspect and seized a knife. […]
High pressure is the dominant force for the UK’s weather at present, though parts of western Scotland and Northern Ireland will have a more unsettled afternoon on Monday. Elsewhere, heat will build in the coming days, with good amounts of sunshine for many. Met Office Chief Meteorologist Frank Saunders said: “Much of the UK is […]
