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JAILED | Two men who ran a people smuggling ‘VIP service’ using a yacht to transport migrants from France to the UK have been jailed
Two men who ran a people smuggling ‘VIP service’ using a yacht to transport migrants from France to the UK have been jailed. Ukrainian nationals Vladyslav Cherniavskyi, 37, and Oleksandr Yavtushenko, 43, were arrested by National Crime Agency officers on an operation...
UK NEWS | Statistics show increase in number of NHS staff physically attacked by a patient or the public last year
Almost 1 in 7 NHS staff (14.47%) were physically attacked by a patient or the public last year – the highest rate for 3 years – according to the latest NHS staff survey. The shocking statistics also found a record percentage of staff say they were subjected to...
BREAKING | Welsh Water faces HUGE £44.7 million enforcement package for wastewater failures
Ofwat proposes £44.7 million enforcement package for Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water for wastewater failures Ofwat has today (12 March 2026) proposed a £44.7m enforcement package following its findings that Welsh Water has breached its legal obligations...
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UK NEWS | Police provide update after two people were found dead at a property with ‘gunshot wounds’
Police have today named two people who were found deceased in a property in Exmouth on Wednesday 7 May. Officers were called to a property in Briar Close, Exmouth, at 6.30pm on 7 May following reports of concern for the welfare of two people. Husband and wife, John...
BREAKING | Police confirm that a body has been recovered by Police searching for a missing 16-year-old boy in Wales
A body has been recovered this evening during searches for missing 16-year-old Athrun. It is understood that 16-year-old Athrun was on holiday from Gloucestershire. From North Wales Police: Multi-agency searches resumed this evening, Wednesday May 14th, in the West...
UK NEWS | Two men have been arrested after the remains of 37 dogs were discovered at a property
Police officers working alongside colleagues from the RSPCA and Basildon Borough Council in response to a number of reports in relation to an address in Billericay have uncovered the remains of 37 dogs and seized a number of others to ensure they are safe. The...
NEWS | Man who gained employment at law firms using forged certificates has been sentenced
A 43-year-old man who gained employment at two law firms after he used a false university degree certificate and used a false passport has been sentenced. Gloucester Crown Court was told how Aditya Rai also gained a false UK driving licence under a different name, Ali...
NEWS | Bristol Airport has announced a major change to ‘drop and go’ parking
After dropping off passengers, customers can drive straight up to the barrier and pay by card or contactless. Apple and Google Pay are also accepted. Bristol Airport colleagues will assist customers who are unfamiliar with this method of payment. The automatic number...
NEWS | Asda confirms that it will stop offering the Blue Light Card discount from later this month
Asda has confirmed that it will be ending its partnership with Blue Light Card later this month. In an update to customers, Asda said: “Asda’s partnership with Blue Light Card is coming to an end on 27th May 2025. “From 13th May 2025 11:00 Blue Light Card...
NEWS | Hereford based MandM announces a new multi-year partnership with St Johnstone Football Club – becoming the team’s main shirt sponsor from the 2025/26 season
MandM is proud to announce a new multi-year partnership with St Johnstone Football Club, becoming the team’s main shirt sponsor from the 2025/26 season. The collaboration marks an exciting step forward for both organisations, bringing together MandM’s commitment to...
NEWS | Government provides update on Bird Flu with housing measures for poultry and captive birds changing later this week
The Government has provided an update on Bird Flu, with housing measures for poultry and captive birds set to change later this week. The Animal & Plant Health Agency said: “Following ongoing monitoring using the latest scientific evidence and risk assessment,...
NEWS | Fire crews provide update after a house was struck by lightning with smoke seen rising from the roof
Fire crews have provided updates following two fires caused by lightning at properties in Herefordshire and Shropshire on Monday evening. In the Bridgnorth area, crews were called to a house fire caused by a thunderstorm and a lightning strike. A spokesperson for...