Millions of people across the UK tuned in to watch the annual firework display in London last night as the countdown to the New Year began. But for ticket holders hoping to see the display in real life, the experience wasn’t quite
Police have issued a witness appeal after a man was stabbed in central London – simply for confronting a dogwalker over fouling the street. Cops have released images of the suspect after a man was knifed following the argument when the victim
Five people have been taken to hospital after a late night dog attack saw numerous injuries. The incident took place on a road in Bournemouth, Dorset, at around 11.45pm on Friday, December 29. The dog, said to be a Belgian Malinois aka
Bomb squad officers have been called in after the discovery of a suspicious object during a police search of a property in Illingworth, Halifax. The 100m cordon includes road closures on Natty Lane and Keighley Road between Cobblestones Drive and Illingworth Road.
Armed police have been spotted raiding a home in suburban Sheffield – the reason for the raid remains unclear. Two images posted on social media reveal several black-clad officers armed with riot shields. From the images it is not known whether the
The majority of women are subject to street harassment on Britain’s streets, according to new figures. In the UK, a total of 80% of women have experienced the problem sparking a campaign to encourage people to step in and become active bystanders.
The US Embassy in Haiti has issued an emergency shelter-in-place order after gunshots were heard on the streets outside. Workers were ordered not to approach the area, to avoid barricades, and to stay away from protests and large crowds of people. They
Hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters are demonstrating on London’s Oxford Street, bringing Christmas shopping to a standstill. The mob is urging shoppers to boycott what they called “pro-Israel” brands. The demonstration – organised by direct action group Sisters Uncut – gathered in Soho
The removal of a Banksy installation in London has been reported to the police in a bid to “help get it back”. A picture of the installation – a stop sign with three aircraft resembling military drones – was posted on Banksy’s
A council has been accused of “butchering” more than 50 trees which line a street in Bournemouth. Lime trees had their branches sawn off in Churminster Avenue, reportedly without residents being notified. A woman who has lived in the Dorset street for