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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

Gurpreet Randhawa, 21, from Wolverhampton, was locked up for 18 years after admitting to four counts of rape and multiple child exploitation offences. His crimes spanned from July 2024 to September 2025.

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

The High Court rejected a judicial review brought by the United Grand Lodge of England and others, who challenged the Met’s decision to tighten its declarable associations policy.

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

The fire broke out at 2.16pm on Saturday 14 February at an abandoned property in St George’s Place. Emergency crews rushed to the scene, helping with road closures and the temporary evacuation of nearby residents while Kent Fire and Rescue Service battled the flames.

Two Teens Arrested Over Arson

“I find it completely bonkers to be jumping on this wonderful and wild journey,” he said. “I have always been a massive Eurovision fan and I love the magical joy it brings to millions of people every year, so getting to join that legacy and fly the flag for the UK is an absolute honour that I am taking very seriously.”

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

Both men, just 19 years old, were promptly arrested. Nakeem Reid from Polecroft Lane faces charges for possession of a firearm. His mate, Taariq Odum-Jones of Drakefell Road, is charged not only with firearm possession but also with possession of drugs with intent to supply.

Court Appearances and Next Steps

Law enforcement scored a massive win at London Gateway port near Thurrock, Essex, with the haul of 536kg of cocaine worth over £53 million. The operation, led by the Yorkshire and Humber Regional Organised Crime Unit (YHROCU) alongside UK Border Force, struck a heavy blow against the drug trade on Friday, 13 February.

Man Arrested Over Multi-Million Pound Drug Plot

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

Salmonella infection can cause fever, diarrhoea, and painful stomach cramps. If you experience symptoms, it’s important to stay home from work, school, or nursery until 48 hours after symptoms stop to avoid passing the infection on.

What to do if you bought this product

Drivers, steer clear of Beckenham Lane right now! A car has gone the wrong way, sparking major delays.

Emergency Crews Rush to the Scene

Firefighters from the London Fire Brigade arrived quickly with cutting tools to make the vehicle and area safe. The incident happened around 11am on 17th February 2026.

Road Closures and Bus Disruptions

Beckenham Lane was closed briefly, causing a short bus diversion. Thankfully, no serious injuries are reported.

“I’m hoping everyone involved is okay,” a witness said.

A cement truck driver thought he could get away with texting behind the wheel at 50mph on the busy M25. Not on the Met Police’s watch!

Met Police Snaps Dangerous Driver

Officers from the Met Police Road Policing Command caught the man red-handed using his phone while driving. It’s a dangerous stunt that could cost lives.

Six Points and a £200 Fine for Risky Behaviour

The consequences hit hard. The reckless driver got six penalty points slapped on his licence plus a hefty £200 fine. A clear warning to others: don’t text and drive.

Urgent iOS Update Released

Apple has dropped an emergency iOS 26.3 update, warning its massive 1.8 billion iPhone users to act fast. This critical patch fixes 39 security flaws that hackers could exploit to steal data, crash apps, or even seize control of your device.