A bungling burglar was caught after homeowners set a bucket trap due to prior break ins, leading to his quick arrest. Burglar Foiled by Bucket Trap in Home Alone Style Encounter Paul Howell, 56, was on CCTV near a house at 3am last November 9. He got a surprise: his shoes got soaked. He tripped…
Mayor Rotheram responds to criticism over transport problems for Everton’s new Bramley-Moore Dock stadium after a test event. Rotheram Addresses Transport Concerns at Bramley-Moore Dock Stadium People are upset about transport to Everton’s new stadium. Steve Rotheram responded to these concerns. The stadium is at Bramley-Moore Dock. Issues arose after a test event this week.…
Three men face sentencing next month for attacking bin men in Birches Head using weapons and causing fear with a firearm. Stoke-on-Trent attackers of bin men to be sentenced next month Three men will find out their sentence next month. Joe Corden, Jack Spackman, and Kyle Worthington attacked bin men. The attack happened in Birches…
New rules in England may require homes to have four bins by next year to standardise recycling and boost rates. England Homes Could Soon Get Four Bins Under New Recycling Rules England plans to change waste management. By next year, homes may have four bins. March 2025 could see these changes arrive. Labour thinks current…
A Birmingham drug dealer was caught after police found cocaine hidden in a children’s Mega Blok toy bag. Birmingham Drug Dealer Nabbed Cocaine Found in a Mega Blok Toy Bag A drug dealer from Birmingham got caught. Patrick Reilly was moving lots of drugs. Police found cocaine in a kids’ toy bag. Reilly, age 40,…
Devon and Somerset Fire Service anticipates a £13M funding gap, prompting a review of operations and resource allocation. Somerset Fire Service Faces £13 Million Funding Shortfall The fire service in Devon and Somerset might lack money soon. They could face a £13 million shortfall in five years. They created a plan looking ahead to 2030.…
Lincolnshire Police faces a £14M budget gap, risking jobs. They seek urgent Home Office help before February’s end. Lincolnshire Police Desperately Seeks Funding as Deadline Looms Near Lincolnshire Police needs money quickly, and they might face a financial problem. The police could have a £14 million budget gap for the 2025/26 year. Around 400 jobs…
A 15-year-old robbed a 16-year-old of his phone with a knife. He received a referral order instead of detention. Teen Robber, 15, Steals Phone at Knifepoint From Boy A teen admitted to stealing a phone with a knife. The 15-year-old is from Gwynedd. The robbery happened in northwest England. The court said prison would be…
Spudman remains hopeful after meeting council. Engineers will review flowerbed plan. Spudman Sees Hope Amid Tamworth Flowerbed Row Council Considers Options Spudman might stay in Tamworth. He faced issues about his potato stand. A flowerbed could replace his spot, and this plan caused a lot of concern. Nearly 100,000 people signed a petition wanting Spudman…
Police got new authority in Sittingbourne, Kent, due to recent reports of antisocial youth behaviour. This is a dispersal order. Police Get Extra Powers in Sittingbourne After Bad Behaviour Reports Hey, so police got new authority in part of Kent. It’s due to recent reports of bad behavior. They issued a “dispersal order” in Sittingbourne.…