Flying Scotsman in London as public warned not to trespass

As part of its centenary year celebration, the most famous steam locomotive in the world will be making a number of journeys from the capital this year and will see it visit Wales, Scotland and Yorkshire.  Today's (Wednesday, June 7) journey

TV's Hugh Dennis walks across London for dementia charity

He put his best foot forward to support a 13-mile sponsored walk by the Alzheimer’s Society starting at Tower Bridge, raising money and awareness for the 900,000 people living with the disease in the UK and the millions more families and car

Police officer charged with assault relating to Romford arrest

Jonathan Marsh, 33, a police constable attached to the East Area, is due in Westminster Magistrates' Court tomorrow (June 6) to face a charge of assault by beating in November 2022. PC Marsh is alleged to have used excessive force against a m

New service launched to battle vape litter in Herefordshire

Vaping retailer VPZ has teamed up with WasteCare to launch the recycling service for vaping devices and e-cigarettes in Hereford. Vapes contain lithium batteries and plastic and when littered they can cause harm to the local environment. N

FA Cup final: Man arrested for mocking Hillsborough victims

James White, 33, of Warwickshire, was seen flashing terms that appeared to be disrespectful towards victims of Hillsborough tragedy on his shirt. A total of 97 people had died in a stampede that broke out at Hillsborough stadium in Sheffield

Battersea is looking for dog and cat fosters in London

The charity is looking for carers that can provide a temporary home for a dog or cat while taking an active role in finding them a loving family of their own.  Foster carers will be able to give life-changing support to cats and dogs that are

New charges for getting married in Herefordshire from this summer

Herefordshire Council is introducing a non-refundable £60 fee to book a registrar up to two years ahead, and will also charge a £25 administration fee to then change the date, time or venue of the ceremony. A marriage or civil partnership ce

Teenagers face 2024 trial over fatal Croydon stabbing

A 16-year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, appeared at the Old Bailey on Wednesday charged with the murder of 22-year-old Lucas Sutton in Croydon, south London, on the evening of May 23. A second defendant, Keahn Williams, 19, f

Former Met Police officer to face five rape charges

Former PC Jade Ebanks was charged with five counts of rape on Friday, April 28 and is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court tomorrow (May 31). The offences are reported to have occurred between 2018 and 2020 in Ealing and Hillingdon

Downing Street news: Car crashes into gates as man is arrested

Whitehall has consequently been closed and police have reportedly set up a cordon following the incident. A man has been arrested by armed officers on suspicion of criminal damage and dangerous driving, the police has said. A Metropolit

Search launched for missing Herefordshire teenager

Police said Evie Baker, who is 16 years old, went missing from her home in Colwall just before midday today (May 23). Evie is described as 5ft6 tall, slim build, blue eyes, long brown hair. When she went missing, she was wearing a black h

Why this TV presenter is heading to Herefordshire castle

TV presenter Kate Bliss of BBC Bargain Hunt, Flog It! and Antiques Road Trip is opening the Weobley Big Dig’s first exploration pit in the outer bailey area of Weobley Castle on Saturday, June 3, at 2pm. This kicks off a week of wide communi

BBC HQ statue attacked by a man wearing Spiderman mask

The attack came just days after repair work began on the previously-attacked Grade II listed statue. The statue of Prospero and Ariel from Shakespeare’s The Tempest was created by Eric Gill, who is said to have sexually abused two of his d

Met Police officer, 44, sexually assaulted child at party

PC Farhan Ghadiali, 44, was found guilty of sexually assaulting the child while off duty at a party in Essex.  The incident took place on September 22, 2019. Following an investigation by Essex Police he faced a trial at Chelmsford Crown Cou

Latest updates: in court as John Price appeal verdict expected

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