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NEWS | Police continue to search for a man who could be in possession of five potentially dangerous hand grenades
It’s more than 24 hours since a number of hand grenades were pulled from a canal in Worcestershire and West Mercia Police are continuing to warn the public to keep their distance if they are seen and to call police immediately on 999. From West Mercia Police: “We’re...

NEWS | Police are searching for a young boy following reports that a 16-year-old boy was subjected to homophobic slurs in Hereford
West Mercia Police are appealing for information after reports that a 16-year-old boy was subjected to homophobic slurs in Hereford. The incident, which was reported to Police, is understood to have happened on 16th June. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said:...

BREAKING NEWS | West Mercia Police issue urgent safety message following reports of a man seen with suspected hand grenades
From West Mercia Police: We are releasing an urgent safety message after reports that seven suspected hand grenades were discovered by a man magnet fishing in the canal on Lea End Lane in Hopwood, Worcestershire this evening (Friday 20 June). Whilst two were left on...
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NEWS | Police are investigating a report that two men who were in a dark coloured car followed an 11-year-old girl
Police are investigating a report that two men who were in a car followed a child who was walking in Gloucester yesterday evening (Wednesday 19 March). It was reported that an 11-year-old girl was walking along Seymour Road at around 7pm when she noticed a dark...

NEWS | A plan to build a stunning water park and ski slope just a short distance from Herefordshire have been approved by councillors
A to build the UK’s longest Ski Slope, as well as a water park and other leisure facilities and accommodation, have been approved by councillors. From Merthyr Tydfil Council: “Today, the Planning, Regulatory and Licensing committee met to discuss the proposed Rhydycar...

NEWS | All British passport holders told to be aware of changes coming into force from 10th April 2025
The government will introduce new fees for passport applications on 10 April 2025. The proposals, which are subject to approval by Parliament, will include the following: The fee for a standard online application made from within the UK will rise from £88.50 to £94.50...

NEWS | There will be a significant rise in the cost of a Passport application from 10th April 2025
The government will introduce new fees for passport applications on 10 April 2025. The proposals, which are subject to approval by Parliament, will include the following: The fee for a standard online application made from within the UK will rise from £88.50 to £94.50...

NEWS | Several fire crews spend hours tackling a large wildfire
Several fire crews have spent hours tackling a large wildfire on Long Mynd in Shropshire. The incident occurred on Tuesday evening and into the early hours of Wednesday morning. From Church Stretton Fire Station: “Church Stretton Fire Station crew currently dealing...

STOLEN VEHICLE | Search launched after a Land Rover was stolen from a driveway
A search has been launched after a Land Rover was stolen from a driveway in Rhayader in Powys (Wales) on Tuesday evening. The Land Rover was stolen at approximately 8.10pm. Several posts have been shared on social media, with a reported sighting in Walton, near Old...

NEWS | Family pays tribute to 18-year-old ‘who always had a smile on his face’ as Police investigation into fatal collision continues
The family of Simon Evans, who died on Friday (March 14) following a collision in Shropshire, have paid tribute to a 'loving and kind gentleman'. The 18-year-old sadly died at the scene of the incident on Offoxey Road in Tong, near Shifnal at around 11.15pm. Simon,...

BREAKING | A former Gloucestershire Constabulary PC who pursued a car at 134mph on the M5 when not authorised to do so has been found guilty of gross misconduct
A former Gloucestershire Constabulary PC who pursued a car at 134mph when not authorised to do so has been found guilty of gross misconduct. Andrew Wood was a Roads Policing Officer on 5 August 2023 when he received a dispatch message from the Force Control Room...

NEWS | Aldi becomes first UK supermarket to offer free period products in customer and colleague toilets
Aldi will be rolling out free access to pads and tampons in its in-store toilets from today – no code word or loyalty scheme needed* The supermarket has also partnered with leading menstrual equity charity, Bloody Good Period, donating over 1 million period products...