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Crimestoppers is raising awareness of spiking in the North East
8+ hour, 41+ min ago (353+ words) They are urging anyone who thinks they or a friend may have been spiked to act quickly and speak up anonymously Crimestoppers is urging the public to share any information about spiking across Northumberland and Tyne & Wear as part of…...
Ice cream van chimes could be restricted near schools and hospitals across Rotherham
3+ hour, 44+ min ago (235+ words) A draft policy drawn up by Rotherham Council would prohibit traders from playing chimes within 50 metres of hospitals and similar institutions Ice cream van chimes could be banned outside schools, hospitals and places of worship under proposed new street trading…...
Monkey owners in Rotherham could face new "199 licence under national welfare laws
3+ hour, 35+ min ago (179+ words) Residents keeping monkeys and other primates in Rotherham could soon have to pay "199 for a licence under new national animal welfare laws. Cabinet members are being asked on Monday, July 6 to recommend the fee to full council after new national…...
Aston Villa defender Sil Swinkels joins Sheffield Wednesday on three year deal
24+ min ago (172+ words) He spent time on loan at Chesterfield last season Sheffield Wednesday has announced the signing of Dutch defender Sil Swinkels from Premier League side Aston Villa. The 22-year-old centre-back joins the Owls on a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee....
Birmingham dad advocates early diagnosis in new bowel cancer programme
7+ hour, 3+ min ago (292+ words) Bowel Cancer UK initiative aims to break symptom stigma Rob Parnham, a father from Birmingham diagnosed with stage 3 bowel cancer, is advocating for early diagnosis and encourages people to seek help for potential symptoms. Initially dismissing his extreme tiredness as…...
Driver killed as van falls from cliff edge in East Sussex
1+ hour, 40+ min ago (76+ words) Police are working to identify the driver and investigate the cause A man has died after a van went over a cliff edge in East Sussex. Sussex Police responded to reports of the incident in Peacehaven at around 4: 30pm on Wednesday…...
Motorcyclist injured during hit and run crash in Wisbech
3+ hour, 5+ min ago (104+ words) Police seek information on a collision involving a white car An investigation is underway after a fail to stop crash in Wisbech. Norfolk Police say the collision happened on A47 Elm High Road at approximately 7. 35pm on 26th June 2026. An unidentified white car…...
Man given life sentence for murder of Bristol man in Wiltshire stabbing
1+ hour, 17+ min ago (421+ words) Police have described the attack in 2024 as "brutal and sustained" A man has been given a life sentence for the murder of a Bristol man in Wiltshire. Raymond Groves, 48, from Hartcliffe, died after being stabbed on the 2nd July 2024 in Easterton....
Basingstoke signs contracts for new leisure spot at Aquadrome
5+ hour, 22+ min ago (364+ words) Council's new project aims to revamp local leisure offerings A significant milestone has been reached in Basingstoke as contracts have been exchanged to develop a new flagship water and leisure destination. This initiative marks the borough's largest investment in leisure…...
Harry Kane scores twice to put England through after scare against DR Congo
12+ hour, 55+ min ago (107+ words) England eventually beat DR Congo 2-1 England have beaten DR Congo 2-1 to make it through to the next round of the World Cup. It wasn't a straightforward match for the Three Lions, Thomas Tuchel's side were second-best for the first 20 minutes…...