Cyclists aim to support the Sailors Children’s Society with a big Bridge2Bridge ride, hoping to surpass previous fundraising. Charity Cycle Ride Gears Up for Record Turnout to Aid Seafarers Adam Walsh helps a biking charity. He rode bikes a lot for them. Now, he gives the project to them. It raised thousands of pounds originally.…
David Evans, formerly Michael Willis, a disgraced ex BBC DJ, died after falling into the River Dart. Former BBC Radio DJ David Evans Dies After River Dart Fall at 79 A former BBC DJ died at 79 after a fall. Michael Willis had changed his name; he became David Evans after prison, where he served…
Each spring, thousands of toads, frogs, and newts cross a dangerous road in Bath, aided by a road closure and volunteers. Bath Road Closed as Thousands of Amphibians Begin Spring Migration Every spring, toads, frogs, and newts travel. They cross Charlcombe Lane in Bath, and this journey is very dangerous. A road closure helps these…
Questions arise over the treatment of a terminally ill prisoner allegedly handcuffed while sleeping in custody. Terminally Ill Prisoner Handcuffed While Sleeping Sparks Concerns A man named Nathan Walters died in custody. His sister said he was handcuffed while asleep. The pre-inquest hearing happened in Preston. Nathan was 37 and from Manchester. He was in…
A man has been charged after a disturbance in East Kilbride led to a car crash; police investigate further. Man Charged Following Disturbance and Car Crash in East Kilbride A man was charged after a car crash. The crash happened after a disturbance in East Kilbride. Police arrested a 41-year-old man and charged him after…
The Wallace family fundraises in Cork for Daffodil Day. It honors their dad who died in an accident. It supports the Irish Cancer Society. Cork Family Honors Dad in Daffodil Day Fundraiser After Tragic Loss The Wallace family in Cork supports Daffodil Day. They’ve held a fundraiser for almost 35 years. It honors their late…
A woman died in her Hammersmith flat following a forced entry attempt. A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder. Hammersmith Woman Dead After Forced Entry Attempt Arrest Made A woman died in her flat in Hammersmith. She was 36 years old. This happened after a man tried to get inside. Police were called…
Derbyshire leaders collaborate to shape council mergers, prioritizing local connections and efficient services. Derbyshire Council Leaders Seek Local Focus in Super Council Mergers Derbyshire councils must plan local government changes. The government wants councils to suggest merger ideas. Initial ideas are due by March 21. Final plans must be submitted by November 28. The changes…
A contractor defrauded a Derby firm of over £5,000 using a company van and fuel card after his contract ended. Derby Contractor Scams Firm out of Thousands Using Van and Fuel Card A contractor ran up a big fuel bill. It was over £5,000, using a work van. The Derby firm owned the van, but…
Armed police responded to a disturbance at a Lewisham HSBC, leading to a high street lockdown and negotiations. Armed Police Incident Locks Down Lewisham High Street Near HSBC Armed police locked down a high street earlier. The incident happened at an HSBC bank on Lewisham High Street, in south London. A police cordon surrounds the…