Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Monday 24th February 2025, at 06:35hrs Motorists are being advised to find alternative routes A major town centre road is closed following a road traffic collision in East Lancashire. The accident happened on Market Street in Colne and the road has been closed between Market Place and DockrayContinue reading “Major East Lancashire town centre road closed due to collision involving Bus”
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Woman convicted of smothering her two children to death in Dagenham
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Sunday 23rd February 2025, at 21:35hrs She will be sentenced in April for her despicable crimes A woman has been convicted of murder after her two young children were found dead in their east London home. Kara Alexander, 47 (23.12.77), of Cornwallis Road, Dagenham was found guilty atContinue reading “Woman convicted of smothering her two children to death in Dagenham”
Three to appear in court charged with murder following Hackney stabbing
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Sunday 23rd February 2025, at 21:30hrs An 18-year-old remains in custody on suspicion of murder confirm Metropolitan Police Three men have been charged with murder as part of an investigation into the death of 20-year-old Jason Romeo in Hackney this week. Jason sustained stab wounds outside an addressContinue reading “Three to appear in court charged with murder following Hackney stabbing”
A1 closed after multi vehicle crash involving car believed to be driving wrong way down carriageway
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Sunday, 23rd February 2025, at 20:05hrs Nottinghamshire Police said the road is likely to be closed for some time Emergency services are currently in attendance at a multi vehicle collision on the A1 near Blyth this evening. The collision happened between Blyth and the Five Lane End JunctionContinue reading “A1 closed after multi vehicle crash involving car believed to be driving wrong way down carriageway”
Police responding to serious collision between a van and two cars on East Lancs Road in Worsley
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Sunday, 23rd February 2025, at 19:50hrs One person is believed to have been taken to hospital in a life-threatening condition Emergency services rushed to the scene of a three vehicle collision on Sunday afternoon. The collision happened on East Lancashire Road close to the Junction of Chaddock LaneContinue reading “Police responding to serious collision between a van and two cars on East Lancs Road in Worsley”
Man pushing shopping trolley left in serious condition after being struck by VW Passat
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Sunday 23rd February 2025, at 19:45hrs A man in his 50s suffered significant injuries and remains in hospital Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward following a collision that has left a man in a serious condition. In an appeal made today, North Yorkshire Police said: “We’reContinue reading “Man pushing shopping trolley left in serious condition after being struck by VW Passat”
Crews scaled back and roads reopened following Wythenshawe commercial fire
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Sunday, 23rd February 2025, at 18:15hrs Residents evacuated have also been allowed to return to their homes Emergency services rushed to the scene of a large fire in Wythenshawe on Sunday morning. The fire involved a heavy goods vehicle and commercial unit at the Roundthorn Industrial estate onContinue reading “Crews scaled back and roads reopened following Wythenshawe commercial fire”
Boy 16 arrested after 17-year-old stabbed in chest inside Primark
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Sunday, 23rd February 2025, at 17:50hrs A 17-year-old male remains in hospital in a serious condition following the incident Detectives investigating the stabbing of a 17-year-old inside a Nottinghamshire Primark store have made an arrest. In a statement released today, Nottinghamshire Police said: “A suspect has been arrestedContinue reading “Boy 16 arrested after 17-year-old stabbed in chest inside Primark”
Deviant rapist who abused woman’s trust by raping her before stealing her purse jailed
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Sunday 23rd February 2025, at 17:30hrs “Your home is somewhere we are supposed to feel safe, and this opportunistic individual used this to inflict pain and trauma on a vulnerable woman” A ‘deviant rapist’ who took advantage of someone he knew by raping her in her own home,Continue reading “Deviant rapist who abused woman’s trust by raping her before stealing her purse jailed”
Man left fighting for life after being punched outside seaside town bar
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Sunday 23rd February 2025, at 17:15hrs A man has been arrested and remains in police custody An investigation is underway after a man was left fighting for his life in hospital in what police believe to be from a punch outside a bar in Bridlington. In a statementContinue reading “Man left fighting for life after being punched outside seaside town bar”