Rowan Thompson, 17, dialled 999 and told police to ‘bring a body-bag’ after killing Joanna Thompson, inquest hears
Police have been investigating after bones were found on land off Damson Parkway, Solihull, on 4 November. Various scientific tests were required to establish exactly how long the remains have been there, which has taken several weeks. These tests have determined that the bones are between 134 and 208 years old. There is a margin […]
Last month, the Security Industry Authority (SIA) suspended more than 130 SIA licences as part of an ongoing criminal investigation. Last month, the Security Industry Authority (SIA) suspended more than 130 SIA licences as an ongoing criminal investigation revealed that some licence-holders may not have been awarded their qualifications legitimately. Individuals are licensed by the […]
Images of the latest online scams targeting motorists have been revealed by DVLA to help drivers spot and report them quickly. The scams ask drivers to verify their driving licence details, offer vehicle tax refunds, highlight a failed vehicle tax payment and ask for bank details. This comes as new figures released by the agency […]
Police arrested a woman and two boys following the pursuit of a stolen car – and then found an axe hidden under the driver’s seat. Officers spotted the black VW Golf on cloned plates in Hawthorne Road, Kingstanding, just before 1pm yesterday (13 Dec). The car made off and was pursued for several minutes before the […]
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, where we can add that little bit of extra festive sparkle to our lives. And with reports of Christmas tree sales increasing by 24%[1] compared to this time last year, it’s the perfect time to get the tinsel out. What is more, Aldi predicts a sell-out year […]
“Unfortunately some smoke flares were thrown from moving vehicles, putting other road users in danger and as part of the post incident review CCTV, drone, body worn video, and camera footage will be reviewed to identify any offences, and those involved will be prosecuted retrospectively.” Superintendent Sarah Burton Large demonstrations regarding agricultural reforms in India […]
The government has today (12 December) launched proposals to ban keeping primates as pets in England, inviting the public to have their say on the issue over the next eight weeks. This public consultation on the government’s manifesto commitment to ban keeping primates such as capuchins, lemurs and squirrel monkeys forms part of a renewed […]
Drivers are collectively planning in the region of 13m separate trips by car to see family and friends during the coronavirus ‘travel window’ between 23 and 27 December, although a fifth (22%) don’t expect to make any such journeys this year because of the virus, research by RAC Breakdown suggests.* With two weeks to go […]