Crackdown on Reckless Cycling: Nearly 1,000 Fines Issued in Nine Months
In a concerted effort to curb reckless cycling behaviour, the City of London Police have handed out almost 1,000 fines to cyclists for running red lights in just nine months. This crackdown comes as part of a specialized initiative aimed at tackling anti-social riding practices that endanger pedestrians and other road users. Since the formation […]
Suspected Corrosive Substance Attack in York
In the early hours of Friday morning, emergency services responded to a disturbing incident at an address on Fossway in York. A man in his 30s was victimised by a suspected corrosive substance attack, resulting in serious burn injuries to his back. He has been swiftly transported to the hospital for urgent medical attention. Isolated […]
Weekend TfL Closures: Plan Your Journey
As the weekend approaches, it’s essential to stay informed about planned Transport for London (TfL) closures to avoid any disruptions to your travel plans. From Friday to Sunday, several stations will either be closed or partly closed to facilitate essential maintenance work across the London Underground, Overground, and Elizabeth Line. Friday, April 19: Saturday, April […]
Man Sentenced to 14-and-a-half-years for Sex Offences Against Children
In a shocking case that has left the community in dismay, Graham Young, a resident of Hesketh Meadow Lane, Wigan, has been sentenced to 14-and-a-half-years in prison for committing multiple sex offences against two teenage girls. Young, pleaded guilty to 11 counts of sex offences, including those against a child. The court heard how Young […]
Man Sentenced to 14-and-a-half-years for Sex Offences Against Children
In a shocking case that has left the community in dismay, Graham Young, a resident of Hesketh Meadow Lane, Wigan, has been sentenced to 14-and-a-half-years in prison for committing multiple sex offences against two teenage girls. Young, pleaded guilty to 11 counts of sex offences, including those against a child. The court heard how Young […]
Weekend Closures for Dartford Crossing West Tunnel Maintenance
This weekend, motorists using the Dartford Crossing West tunnel will face closures as maintenance works are scheduled to take place. The Northbound West Tunnel will be closed from 10 pm on Saturday until 5 am on Sunday, and again from 10 pm on Sunday night until 5 am on Monday. The Dartford Crossing, connecting Dartford […]
Train Driver Avoids Prison Sentence for Taking Upskirt Photos of Sleeping Woman
Paolo Barone, a Thameslink train driver, narrowly escaped a prison sentence after being convicted of taking upskirt photos of a sleeping woman during his commute home. The disturbing incident unfolded on September 15, 2022, when Barone, 51, boarded a train from Blackfriars to St Albans in his work uniform. Throughout the 45-minute journey, he surreptitiously […]
Pensioner Forced to Sell Home as Caretaker Gambles Away £90,000
A vulnerable pensioner battling illness faced the heartbreaking decision of selling his home after his caretaker, Alistair Anderson, betrayed his trust by gambling away £90,000 of his savings. Anderson, 60, initially appeared to be a trustworthy friend, assisting the pensioner as his health declined during the Covid-19 lockdown. However, over two years, the former chef […]
Police Appeal to Return Stolen Phones to Owners
City Police are seeking to reunite stolen mobile phones with their rightful owners after recovering 24 devices believed to have been snatched in the City or West End on March 26. The appeal comes in the wake of an arrest made outside the Bank of England on the same day, during which officers apprehended a […]
Man, 20, Jailed for Raping 15-Year-Old Girl in Sea at Crowded Bournemouth Beach
A 20-year-old man, Gabriel Marinoaica, has been sentenced to jail after being found guilty of raping a 15-year-old girl in the sea on a bustling summer’s day at Bournemouth beach. The harrowing incident occurred on Sunday, July 18, 2021, when Marinoaica, then 18, committed the assault in broad daylight, shocking onlookers and undermining the sense […]