An inquest reveals that systemic failures led to the murder of Marta Elena Vento by a recently released inmate. Hotel Receptionist Murdered Victim of Systemic Failures Inquest Finds A hotel receptionist was murdered by a guest. An inquest found failures by authorities led to it. Marta Elena Vento, 27, worked at a Travelodge. She was…
February saw significant jail sentences for crimes including robbery, threats, and violent assaults in Derby. Derby Criminals Jailed: Knife Robbery, Bomb Threat, and Park Attack Cases February was short, but courts stayed busy. Reporter Martin Naylor picked some key cases. Leonard David robbed a taxi driver. He used a knife. He punched the driver after…
Council scraps plan to move Walsall Leather Museum after protests. Museum future unclear amid budget cuts. Walsall Leather Museum Stays Put Council Reverses Relocation Plan Hey, guess what happened in Walsall? The Leather Museum won’t move anymore. The council took the idea out of the budget. They wanted to save money by moving it; the…
Councillors are deciding on a controversial 30-year lease for Guisborough Town Football Club on King George V fields. Council Debates Football Club Lease on King George V Playing Fields The local football club, Guisborough Town Football Club, wants more land. They plan to lease it from the council for 30 years. This lease is for…
Kasey Anderson’s sister recounts his life, marked by abuse and a fatal attack by his girlfriend, hoping to raise awareness. Big Brother Lost Himself in Abusive Relationship Before Tragic Death Kasey Anderson was murdered at 24. This happened after a five-year abusive relationship. His younger sister, Molly, tells his story. Molly said Kasey loved the…
The historic Liverpool Olympia hides secrets beneath its floors. Few visitors realize the venue’s rich past as a theatre, circus and more. Liverpool Olympia Visitors Unaware Of History Beneath Their Feet Hey, did you know that the Liverpool Olympia is super old? Thousands visit, but few know its secrets. The ECHO got a tour of…
Discover the Forty Elephants, an all-women South London gang, their rise, tactics, and the Disney+ show inspired by their story. Forty Elephants Gang The South London Women Who Terrorized West End A women’s gang terrorized London. They wore fancy clothes while doing it. People called them the Forty Elephants. They were very clever shoplifters. A…
Liverpool faces severe ketamine crisis with record seizures. Addiction soars, prompting calls for tougher drug classification. Liverpool Declared UK’s Ketamine Capital Amid Rising Drug Concerns Border officials reported record seizures last year. This happened on March 1, 2025. They found ketamine hidden in a flower pot. Ketamine makes users feel powerful and can cause lasting…
Five teenagers were arrested after a 17-year-old boy was stabbed at a party. Two others were also injured in the incident. Teens Arrested After 17 Year Old Stabbed at Flat Party in Hounds Gate Five teens got arrested after a stabbing. A 17-year-old boy was stabbed, and police think it happened at a flat party.…
George Clarke, 66, retires after four decades delivering The Sentinel and other papers in Stafford and nearby villages. Stafford Paperboy Ends 40 Year Sentinel Delivery Route at Age 66 A newspaper delivery guy just retired. His name is George Clarke. He delivered papers for 40 years! George started doing this job back in 1985. He…