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BREAKING NEWS | A major route is closed this evening following a two-vehicle collision
A major route is closed this evening following a two-vehicle collision. The A417 is closed between Over (Gloucester) and Hartpury due to a collision at Maisemore. Gloucestershire Constabulary are at the scene alongside other emergency services. The road is...
UK NEWS | A father who subjected his five‑week‑old daughter to extreme and repeated violence has been jailed for 22 years for her murder
A father who subjected his five‑week‑old daughter to extreme and repeated violence has been jailed for her murder. From Staffordshire Police: Sean Jefferson, 25, of Walsall, was today (Thursday 16 April) sentenced to 22 years’ imprisonment at Stafford Crown...
NEWS | A petrol station will remain closed until further notice following a lightning strike
A petrol station will remain closed until further notice following a lightning strike. Ledbury Road Services in Tewkesbury posted the following on social media: “After yesterday's unfortunate direct hit by lightning, Ledbury Road Services will be closed until further...
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NEWS | Police appeal for witnesses after a 12-year-old girl was sexually assaulted on a bus
Officers are appealing for witnesses after a man sexually assaulted a teenage girl while on a bus in the Forest of Dean yesterday (Wednesday 26 March). It was reported that a 12-year-old girl was sat on the top floor of a bus when a man approached and sat down next to...
UK NEWS | A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a motorist was hit by a car following an altercation
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following an incident in Oldham last night (Wednesday 26 March 2025). At around 6.40pm, officers responded to reports of a fight on Broadway, Chadderton, close to the Elk Mill roundabout. It is believed that the drivers...
NEWS | The family of a teenager who sadly died following a collision have paid tribute to him by saying he had a ‘heart of gold’
The family of Jenson Bridges, who sadly died following a collision in Shropshire, have paid tribute to a teenager ‘with a heart of gold’. The collision happened on Offoxey Road in Tong, near Shifnal on the night of Friday 14 March. The 17-year-old from Brewood in...
NEWS | Police confirm that a body has been found by officers searching for a missing 36-year-old man
Police have confirmed that a body has been found by officers searching for a missing 36-year-old man. Extensive searches had been taking place, and Police have this morning confirmed that those searches have discovered a body. From Gloucestershire Constabulary: “We're...
NEWS | Family pays tribute to ‘loving and caring’ 17-year-old boy who died following a collision
The family of Jacob Holman, who sadly died following a collision in Shropshire, have paid tribute to their ‘funny’ and ‘loving and caring’ teenager. The collision happened on Offoxey Road in Tong, near Shifnal on the night of Friday 14 March. The 17-year-old, who was...
NEWS | Energy regulator Ofgem has announced a 6.4% increase of the energy price cap for the period covering April to June 2025
Press Release from Ofgem: Energy regulator Ofgem has announced on Tuesday 25 February 2025 a 6.4% increase of the energy price cap for the period covering April to June 2025. A recent spike in wholesale prices is the main driver of today’s price rise, accounting for...
NEWS | All British passport holders told to be aware of some 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 | Met Police provides update on fire at the electricity sub-station that caused major disruption at Heathrow airport on Friday
The Met Police has provided an update on the fire that caused major disruption at Heathrow Airport on Friday. From the Metropolitan Police: The Met’s Counter Terrorism Command has been working with partners to establish the cause of the fire at the electricity...
NEWS | A man has been jailed for more than two years for growing 274 Cannabis plants at a property
A man has been jailed for over two years for growing 274 cannabis plants in a Newtown property. Ismet Lika was arrested on Wednesday, February 19 as part of Dyfed-Powys Police’s operation to clamp down on cannabis factories being run by organised crime gangs. A team...