by admin | Mar 18, 2026
A new law comes into effect today (18 March) that will see farm animals in England and Wales get stronger protection from dog attacks. The maximum penalty for livestock worrying has increased. Livestock worrying, occurs when a dog you own or are in charge of chases,...
by admin | Mar 17, 2026
A man who caused the death of a man who was riding a motorbike near Cirencester has been sentenced and banned from driving. Patrick Kirwin, aged 81 and from Cirencester, caused the death of 53-year-old Tony Stepp from South Cerney on 5 October 2024. Tony had been on a...
by admin | Mar 16, 2026
A man who sexually abused children while working at a nursery in Bristol has received a 30-year sentence at Bristol Crown Court today, Monday 16 March. In February Nathan Bennett, 30, of Corston, was tried and convicted by a jury of: Two counts of sexual assault by...
by admin | Mar 15, 2026
From West Midlands Police: Our investigation into the discovery of a man’s body in a bin in Coventry continues today, as we release new information about him as we work to identify who he is and how he died. The body of the man, who has not yet been identified but who...
by admin | Mar 15, 2026
Litter louts trashing our high streets, roads and community spaces could face losing their driving licences, as the government considers plans to step up the fight against waste crime. With most fly tips being around the same size as the back of a small...