Investigation reopens regarding Valdo Calocane’s prior assaults. This could have prevented the later murders of three individuals. Police Watchdog Reopens Probe into Nottingham Killer Valdo Calocane The police watchdog reopened an investigation. It concerns Valdo Calocane’s prior assaults. Families pushed for this after his killings. The IOPC initially did a report. It said police didn’t…
The Prime Minister praised Baths link with Oleksandriya, Ukraine after aid was sent. A concert supported the cities. Prime Minister Hails Baths Bond With Ukrainian City Oleksandriya The Prime Minister praised Bath, noting its link with a city in Ukraine. Ukraine’s ambassador thanked Bath after generators went to Oleksandriya. Bath made a deal with the…
New budget approved! Council tax rises 4.99% to fund services after years of cuts. Middlesbrough Council Passes Budget with Investment and Tax Increase Middlesbrough Council approved its budget at a key meeting recently. Council tax will increase by 4.99%. The budget invests in services that faced cuts for over ten years. Labour voted for the…
Prime Minister praises family’s bleed kit campaign after Bristol teen’s fatal stabbing, offering govt collaboration on knife crime. PM Lauds Family of Bristol Stabbing Victim for Bleed Kit Drive A teen named Darrian Williams died in Bristol a year ago after being stabbed in Rawnsley Park on February 14, 2024. Two other teens were convicted…
Families of Nottingham attack victims criticize Leicestershire Police. They cite poor treatment before meeting PM, push for public inquiry. Nottingham Attacks Victims Families Slam Leicestershire Police A mom whose son died in the Nottingham attacks spoke. Emma Webber is upset with Leicestershire Police. She feels families were treated poorly. This happened before a meeting with…
Chef supports call to modify kitchen knives, following Idris Elba’s plea to reduce knife crime. Kitchen Knife Design Change Backed By Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall supports action on kitchen knives. This came after Idris Elba spoke out about the issue. Elba wants to ban pointed kitchen knives. He hopes this will help reduce knife crime.…
Ashford residents are desperate for Eurostar to return after a five-year service halt. Ashford Faces Bleak Outlook Eurostar Absence Takes a Toll on Kent Ashford locals want Eurostar service back. It stopped five years ago, and people say Ashford feels depressing now. The Kent station is unused since Covid, with magazines from March 2020 still…