Fraudsters made over £320,000 from fake insurance claims in a ‘crash for cash’ scheme. They now face jail time after admitting their crimes. Conmen Pocket £320k in Bogus Insurance Claims Through ‘Crash for Cash’ Scheme Walsall: A group of fraudsters made over £320,000 from fake insurance claims. They ran a ‘crash for cash’ scheme, submitting…
Lloyds Banking Group plans to close four branches in Bristol as part of a larger cost-cutting initiative affecting 136 locations across the UK. Lloyds and Halifax to Close Four Branches in Bristol Amid Cost-Cutting Bristol: Lloyds Banking Group is closing four branches in the city. This is part of a plan to shut down 136…
A 14-year-old boy charged with murdering Leo Ross has had two assault charges dropped in a Birmingham court hearing Leo Ross Murder Accused, 14, Has Two Assault Charges Dropped Birmingham: A 14-year-old boy, accused of murdering Leo Ross, had two assault charges dropped. This happened during a brief hearing at Birmingham Magistrates’ Court. The court…
Two 46-year-old burglars were jailed after eating a victim’s food and stealing cash. They targeted vulnerable people in Stoke-on-Trent over several months. Burglars, Aged 46, Ate Victim’s Food Before Stealing Cash and Items Stoke-on-Trent: A pair of burglars is now behind bars. Nicola Clewes and Gary Betts, both 46, broke into a woman’s home. They…
A massive snow storm is set to hit the UK, bringing heavy snow for 48 hours. Major cities like Glasgow, Edinburgh, Newcastle, and Manchester are at risk. UK Faces 380-Mile Snow Storm Bringing Non-Stop Flurries for 48 Hours UK: A big snow storm is on the way. Weather maps show a 384-mile wall of snow…
A new engineering hub in Bristol has opened, creating 100 jobs and offering placements for engineering students to support the UK’s nuclear submarine patrols. Bristol Submarine Hub Opens, Creating 100 New Jobs for the Community Bristol: A new engineering hub has opened to support the UK’s nuclear submarines. This hub, called the Submarine Availability Support…
The UK’s Greeting Card Association is petitioning against proposed changes to Royal Mail’s second class letter delivery schedule, which could impact many consumers. Big Update Over Royal Mail Shake-Up for Second Class Letters London: The UK’s Greeting Card Association (GCA) is concerned about changes to Royal Mail. They’ve started a petition against plans to cut…
A murder trial reveals a nephew fatally stabbed his uncle during a long-standing family dispute, leading to a violent confrontation outside a grandmother’s home. Nephew Stabs Bully Uncle to Death Amid Ongoing Family Feud, Trial Hears Dudley: A nephew allegedly stabbed his uncle to death over a family feud. The trial heard that Mohammed Osman…
A massive snow bomb is expected to hit the UK on February 9, 2025, bringing heavy snow across a 215-mile area, especially in Bristol and surrounding regions. UK Warned 215-Mile Snow Bomb Approaches and Set to Make Landfall Soon UK: A big snowstorm is on its way. Weather maps show a 215-mile-wide snow bomb hitting…
A Telford man was jailed for hitting a pedestrian while driving a BMW at 68mph in a 30mph zone, causing serious injuries to the victim. Telford Drug Driver Hits Pedestrian in BMW at 68mph in 30mph Zone Telford: A man named Ahmed Lal drove a BMW at 68mph in a 30mph zone. He hit a…