Bomb Squad Swarm Quiet Plymouth Street as Homes Evacuated and Man Arrested Submitted by daniel on Tue, 17/02/2026 - 16:49 A peaceful residential street in Plymouth was thrown into chaos today as bomb disposal experts were called to investigate a mysterious item. Locals were forced from their homes as police set up a 100-metre safety cordon on College Avenue, Mutley. Man in 20s Arrested Over Firearm uknip.co.uk
Greens Propose Scrapping Refugee Shelters for City-Wide Apartments Submitted by daniel on Tue, 17/02/2026 - 15:56 The Berlin Green Party has slammed the current refugee housing system and wants to swap overcrowded mass accommodation centres for smaller, dispersed flats across all city districts. uknip.co.uk
Predator Busted After Teen’s Brave School Confession Submitted by daniel on Tue, 17/02/2026 - 15:38 A 15-year-old’s gutsy decision to report her attacker to school staff sparked a rapid police arrest, unmasking a dangerous predator running a twisted multi-alias grooming operation across social media. Rapist Gurpreet Randhawa Snared Same Day uknip.co.uk
Met Smashes Legal Challenge Over Freemasons Declaration Rule Submitted by daniel on Tue, 17/02/2026 - 12:32 The Met Police has scored a major victory in court, defending its rule that officers and staff must declare if they belong to the Freemasons or similar secretive groups. High Court Backs Met’s Transparency Drive uknip.co.uk
Detectives Hunt Clues After Suspicious Canterbury Blaze Submitted by daniel on Tue, 17/02/2026 - 12:31 A fire at a derelict building in Canterbury has sparked a police investigation. Kent Police are treating the blaze as suspicious and are urgently appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage. Blaze Hits St George’s Place uknip.co.uk
UK Picks Look Mum No Computer for Eurovision 2026 Submitted by daniel on Tue, 17/02/2026 - 12:28 “I find it completely bonkers to be jumping on this wonderful and wild journey,” he said. uknip.co.uk
Police Nab Two Teens With Firearm After Midnight Patrol Submitted by daniel on Tue, 17/02/2026 - 12:27 On the night of Saturday, February 14, police stopped a suspicious car cruising around Perry Vale, Perry Hill, and Polecroft Lane. The Met swooped in and uncovered a gun inside the vehicle. Two 19-Year-Olds Arrested at the Scene uknip.co.uk
£53 Million Cocaine Haul Seized at London Gateway Port Submitted by daniel on Tue, 17/02/2026 - 12:25 Law enforcement scored a massive win at London Gateway port near Thurrock, Essex, with the haul of 536kg of cocaine worth over £53 million. uknip.co.uk
Tesco recalls Grape & Berry Medley over Salmonella scare Submitted by daniel on Tue, 17/02/2026 - 12:24 Salmonella found in Tesco Grape & Berry Medley Tesco has urgently recalled its 230g Tesco Grape & Berry Medley after tests revealed the presence of Salmonella. The affected packs have a use-by date of 16 and 17 February 2026. Health risks and symptoms uknip.co.uk