Officer Ian Brotherton spared jail after killing Cristopher De Carvalho Guedes in Enfield while speeding. Met Police Officer Avoids Jail After Fatal Moped Crash in Enfield A police officer avoided jail after killing a moped rider. Ian Brotherton drove 47mph in a 30mph zone. He crashed into Cristopher De Carvalho Guedes. Guedes was only 26…
Wirral Council may redirect funds from transport museum and ferry village projects to other initiatives in Birkenhead. Wirral Transport Museum and Ferry Village Funding Faces Potential Cuts The projects got funding last year, in 2024. Wirral Council might move money from two projects: the ferry village and the museum expansions. They may use the funds…
Councillors debated an 8.9% council tax rise to fund key services, amidst disagreements over budget and spending. Carmarthenshire Councillors Clash Over 8.9% Council Tax Increase Carmarthenshire council tax will likely increase. It is going up 8.9 percent next year. They plan to spend £524.6 million on key services. The council must also make £8.1 million…
Aberdeenshire faces a 10% council tax hike and service cuts to bridge a £30 million budget gap. Aberdeenshire faces a 10% council tax hike and service cuts to bridge a £30 million budget gap. Aberdeenshire Council Tax to Rise by 10 Percent Amid Service Cuts Aberdeenshire Council Tax to Rise by 10 Percent Amid Service…
Aberdeenshire faces a 10% council tax hike and service cuts to bridge a £30 million budget gap. Aberdeenshire Council Tax to Rise by 10 Percent Amid Service Cuts Aberdeenshire’s council tax will increase a lot; it’s going up by ten percent. The council plans many cuts, too, as they need to close a £30 million…
A jury found police neglect contributed to Lachlan Campbell’s death after officers left him exposed to cold weather in November 2022. Police failings contributed to death of man found in rain A jury said neglect caused a man’s death. Lachlan Campbell died after police left him in the rain. Officers made “serious failings.” They missed…
Andrew Perks avoids jail after defrauding his sick uncle of over £35,000 for gambling and alcohol. Man Empties Sick Uncle’s Bank Account and Takes Out Loans in His Name A man avoided jail time after stealing from his sick uncle. Andrew John Perks, also known as Andrew Bagshaw, took the money, building up over £35,000…
A 64-year-old woman was arrested after Stoke residents fell victim to a package holiday scam involving nonexistent trips. A 64-year-old woman was arrested after Stoke residents fell victim to a package holiday scam involving nonexistent trips. Stoke Holiday Scam Sees Arrest After Victims Lose Out on Fake Deals Stoke Holiday Scam Sees Arrest After Victims…
New business Dex&FX, founded by two Middlesbrough entrepreneurs, brings affordable DJ equipment rentals to Teesside’s music scene. Teesside Duo Tunes Up Music Scene with Dex&FX’s DJ Gear Rentals Two Middlesbrough guys are shaking up local music. They started a new business called Dex&FX. It rents DJ equipment to support live music. They offer great sound…
Police seek Martin Roberts, 35, wanted for prison recall. Last seen in Cardiff, he may have travelled to Bristol. Police Enquiries Extensive for Man Wanted on Prison Recall in Cardiff Police are searching for Martin Roberts. He is 35 years old and Dyfed-Powys Police want him back in prison. He was last spotted in Cardiff…