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Caught Red-Handed with Dead Hares and Dog

Kent Police’s Rural Task Force has slapped a two-year national Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) on a man busted for hare coursing in Birchington.

On Saturday 18 January 2025, officers were called to Dane Road, Birchington, after members of the public spotted a man carrying dead hares over his shoulder. He was accompanied by a white and brown Lurcher, off its lead. Witnesses also saw a green vehicle stop nearby.

Arrest and Evidence Found

Shocking Ferry Smash Brings Chaos to Portsmouth

Passengers faced carnage at Gunwharf Quays this morning when Wightlink’s St Clare ferry violently crashed into the port. The collision seriously damaged the ferry and dock, forcing a complete shutdown of the busy Gunwharf to Fishbourne route until at least 3:20pm.

Wightlink confirmed the smash stopped all vehicle and foot passenger movements. “We are currently unable to load or unload vehicles or foot passengers,” a company spokesperson said.

Passengers Describe Titanic-Style Bang and Long Wait

A gang has been caught deploying SMS blaster devices to bombard Londoners with thousands of fraudulent text messages. These scams imitate trusted firms like banks, retailers, and mobile providers, tricking victims into clicking malicious links or handing over sensitive data.

Expert Tips: How to Dodge These Sneaky Scams

UK Finance experts back the Take Five to Stop Fraud campaign, urging people to:

Pause and think before handing over cash or info—it could save you from a scam.

Afternoon Gunfire Sparks Panic on Copeland Road

At 3.10pm on Saturday, February 14, chaos erupted on Copeland Road as police rushed to reports of gunshots. Thankfully, no one was injured, but the culprits fled the scene before officers arrived, leaving the area rattled and on edge.

Teenager Fatally Stabbed Near Heaton Road in Evening Horror

The London Ambulance Service raced to Woolwich High Street just after 8.30am today following reports of a road traffic collision.

An ambulance crew arrived swiftly and found a patient at the scene. They provided emergency treatment before rushing the individual to the hospital. The patient’s current condition remains unknown.

Official Response Underway

Police have issued an urgent appeal to help locate a missing teenager from Milton Keynes, with officers expressing concern for her welfare.

Wiktoria, aged 15, was last seen on Monday, 16 February 2026 in the Eaglestone area of Milton Keynes. Thames Valley Police say enquiries are ongoing to trace her whereabouts as quickly as possible.

She is described as being approximately 5ft 4in tall with long dark hair. When last seen, she was believed to be wearing a black puffer coat and a grey tracksuit.

Gerald Martin, 76, a disgraced funeral director serving a 20-year sentence for abusing teenage boys, has died behind bars. He passed away on 28 January 2026 at HMP Wymott near Leyland.

Grim Past Revealed

Martin, from Hartlepool, was convicted in 2016 of 14 offences. These included indecent assault, false imprisonment, and crimes now classified as rape and attempted rape. His victims were five boys aged between 12 and 15, abused during the late 1970s, 1980s, and mid-1990s.

Detectives have named the man fatally stabbed in Croydon early Sunday morning.

Police were called to Hesterman Way, Croydon, just after 1:15am on Sunday 15 February, following reports of a stabbing. Officers and paramedics found three men wounded. Tragically, 22-year-old Lorik Abazi was rushed to the hospital but died despite emergency efforts.

His family, supported by specialist officers, paid tribute to Lorik:

“Lorik was a caring, smart young man with a good sense of humour and his whole future ahead of him.

Deadly Fire Rips Through a Spanish Block

Five young people have died in a devastating fire that erupted in a storage space inside a residential block in north-east Spain. The blaze broke out late Monday night in Manlleu, a town about 50 miles north of Barcelona.

Alarm Raised as Flames Engulf Converted Storage Space

Catalonia’s fire brigade reported that residents alerted them shortly after 9pm local time. The fire raged through a five-storey building, sparking a frantic rescue effort. Four others were injured in the blaze.

Warning from UKHSA: Freezing temperatures threaten vulnerable people’s lives, with snow and heavy rain set to cause chaos across the country.

UKHSA Issues Cold Weather Health Alert

A cold health alert is in force across large swathes of England, running from 6am Friday to 8am Monday. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) warns the plunging temps will put vulnerable groups at greater risk and push healthcare services to their limits.