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Sandwich shop owner opens second branch despite arson setback

Sandwich shop owner opens second branch despite arson setback

19 August 2024

The owner of a sandwich shop says customers have helped him launch a second branch after his trailer was set on fire.

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School music lessons cancelled after thieving ex-pupil burgled 14 guitars

School music lessons cancelled after thieving ex-pupil burgled 14 guitars

19 August 2024

A homeless thief who burgled his old school before repeatedly pinching items from three supermarkets during a six-month crime spree has been jailed.

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Inside the eerie old school now a haven for 'vandals, squatters and arsonists'

Inside the eerie old school now a haven for 'vandals, squatters and arsonists'

19 August 2024

Renewed calls have been made to do something with a former village school which has sat empty for 20 years - and is now branded dangerous and unsafe.

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Derelict school goes up in flames again in ‘suspicious’ blaze

Derelict school goes up in flames again in ‘suspicious’ blaze

18 August 2024

Arsonists are believed to be behind yet another fire at a derelict school, which has gone up in flames four times in less than a year.

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River tests show dangerous levels of toxic chemicals

River tests show dangerous levels of toxic chemicals

18 August 2024

A Kent river has been found to contain levels of chemicals which cause cancer and kill aquatic wildlife.

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Video shows crews battling fire at docks

Video shows crews battling fire at docks

18 August 2024

Plumes of thick smoke could be seen coming from a business as fire crews battled a blaze.

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Cell had to be deep cleaned three times after crook’s ‘vile’ dirty protests

Cell had to be deep cleaned three times after crook’s ‘vile’ dirty protests

18 August 2024

Police were left with a staggering £5,000 repair bill after a serial offender bit, kicked and spat at officers before defecating in a cell - twice.

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Hundreds celebrate final day of town’s Pride

Hundreds celebrate final day of town’s Pride

17 August 2024

Hundreds of people wearing bright colours marched through a high street waving flags for a town’s final Pride celebrations.

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Dramatic pictures show aftermath of plane crash

Dramatic pictures show aftermath of plane crash

17 August 2024

New images show the wreckage of a light aircraft buried within trees after a crash landing.

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Children’s football referee filmed headbutting wife at party

Children’s football referee filmed headbutting wife at party

17 August 2024

A husband was caught on camera attacking his former partner after the pair got into a row at a hotel.

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Circus sells 1,000 tickets for show - but has no venue

Circus sells 1,000 tickets for show - but has no venue

17 August 2024

A family circus looking for somewhere new to pitch its big top after having to leave its home of 12 years is advertising a new “mystery show”.

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Football steward jailed after smearing bacon on mosque door

Football steward jailed after smearing bacon on mosque door

16 August 2024

A man filmed himself rubbing bacon on the door of a mosque and bragged to viewers the justice system would do nothing.

‘Massive fireball’ engulfs derelict school

‘Massive fireball’ engulfs derelict school

16 August 2024

Firefighters were sent to fight a huge blaze at a former school site after residents reported seeing thick black smoke billowing into the air.

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Jail for man who threatened to ‘burn down mosques’ after Southport deaths

Jail for man who threatened to ‘burn down mosques’ after Southport deaths

16 August 2024

A man claiming to be an “English patriot” who targeted mosques in a series of disturbing phone calls and made threats to kill has been jailed.

Travellers pitch up near children’s play park

Travellers pitch up near children’s play park

16 August 2024

A local authority says it is following the legal process to move an unauthorised caravan pitch in part of a town park.

Woman flown to hospital and man arrested following crash on M20

Woman flown to hospital and man arrested following crash on M20

16 August 2024

A three-vehicle crash which saw a woman airlifted to hospital with serious injuries and a man arrested is the subject of a police appeal.

Second man charged after alleged street stabbing

Second man charged after alleged street stabbing

16 August 2024

A second man has been charged following an alleged attack which saw a 19-year-old man airlifted to hospital.

Teen wielded Samurai sword in street fight terror

Teen wielded Samurai sword in street fight terror

15 August 2024

A 19-year-old who was part of a gang that fought with long knives and swords in front of terrified onlookers has been jailed.

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Woman threatened to ‘punch and kill’ stranger at railway station during heavy drinking session

Woman threatened to ‘punch and kill’ stranger at railway station during heavy drinking session

15 August 2024

A woman struggling with her alcohol addiction who punched a woman in the face and spat at police has admitted to a range of offences.

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Parents call for ‘stampede of change’ in maternity care after loss of unborn son

Parents call for ‘stampede of change’ in maternity care after loss of unborn son

15 August 2024

A grieving couple whose unborn son died after they were told to stay home and not to worry have started a charity to support bereaved parents.

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