Hemsby residents evacuated as Storm Goretti threatens homes

Hemsby residents evacuated as Storm Goretti threatens homes

Residents of 14 clifftop homes in Hemsby, Norfolk, were ordered to evacuate due to imminent collapse risks from Storm Goretti, with over 10m of land already lost to erosion. Hemsby residents evacuated as Storm Goretti threatens homes Evacuation Ordered for Hemsby Residents Due to Storm Risk Residents of 14 clifftop homes in Hemsby, Norfolk, must…

Woman mauled by dog in Bolton as owner fails to intervene

Woman mauled by dog in Bolton as owner fails to intervene

A woman was attacked and knocked to the ground by a dog in Halliwell, Bolton, while the owner struggled to control the animal, police confirmed Woman mauled by dog in Bolton as owner fails to intervene Dog Attack in Halliwell, Bolton A woman was dragged to the ground and mauled by a dog while its…

Jordon Ibe charged over fake sleep medication prescriptions

Jordon Ibe charged over fake sleep medication prescriptions

Former Liverpool winger Jordon Ibe charged in London for allegedly using fake prescriptions to obtain sleep medication at a north London pharmacy Jordon Ibe charged over fake sleep medication prescriptions Jordon Ibe Faces Court Over Alleged Fraudulent Prescription Former Liverpool winger Jordon Ibe is facing court over an allegation he tried to obtain sleep medication…

18-year-old dies in North Shields house fire

18-year-old dies in North Shields house fire

Leah Casson, 18, died in a house fire in North Shields, North Tyneside, in January 2023; her mother and brother are charged with manslaughter. 18-year-old dies in North Shields house fire Teenager Leah Casson Dies in House Fire A “bubbly” teenager was killed in a house fire. Her mother and brother are in court charged…

Council pays £80k after man injured by falling lamppost

Council pays £80k after man injured by falling lamppost

Glasgow City Council ordered to pay £80,000 after Colin Shaw suffered life-changing injuries from a falling lamppost in Glasgow Council pays £80k after man injured by falling lamppost Glasgow City Council Ordered to Pay £80,000 for Lamppost Incident Glasgow City Council has been ordered to pay £80,000 after a man was injured by a falling…

Debate erupts over UK drink-drive limit reduction plans

Debate erupts over UK drink-drive limit reduction plans

UK readers clash over proposals to lower drink-drive limits, with 60% opposing stricter rules, while others argue for better enforcement and broader road safety measures Debate erupts over UK drink-drive limit reduction plans Debate Over Britain’s New Road Safety Strategy Independent readers are divided over Britain’s new road safety strategy. This has sparked debate about…

Norwich grandad wins £10,000 monthly lottery prize

Norwich grandad wins £10,000 monthly lottery prize

A Norwich grandfather won £10,000 monthly for a year in the National Lottery, allowing him to reduce work hours and spend more time with family Norwich grandad wins £10,000 monthly lottery prize Norwich Grandfather Wins £10,000-a-Month National Lottery Prize A lucky Brit has won a life-changing National Lottery prize on his third attempt. This win…

Glasgow City Council to pay £80,000 after man hit by falling lamppost

Glasgow City Council to pay £80,000 after man hit by falling lamppost

Glasgow City Council ordered to pay £80,000 after a man suffered life-changing injuries when struck by a collapsing lamppost in Glasgow in June 2023 Glasgow City Council to pay £80,000 after man hit by falling lamppost Glasgow Council Ordered to Pay £80,000 After Lamppost Incident A council has been ordered to pay £80,000 after a…

Woman assaulted in Middlesbrough toy store police seek suspect

Woman assaulted in Middlesbrough toy store police seek suspect

A woman was sexually assaulted in a toy store at Cleveland Centre, Middlesbrough; police released CCTV of a suspect and urge public assistance Woman assaulted in Middlesbrough toy store police seek suspect Sexual Assault at Toytown Store in Middlesbrough A woman was sexually assaulted by a man while shopping at a children’s toy shop. The…

Jaji’s life sentence for child rape upheld on appeal

Jaji’s life sentence for child rape upheld on appeal

Court of Appeal rejects Opemipo Jaji’s appeal against life sentence for raping a schoolgirl in Enfield in 2013 Jaji’s life sentence for child rape upheld on appeal Opemipo Jaji Sentenced for Rape Opemipo Jaji was a student at a college in Greenwich when he was sentenced to life in prison in 2013. He followed a…