Matthew McKechnie, 39, of no fixed abode, has been charged with grievous bodily harm with intent. He appeared in Swindon Magistrates’ Court on 7 February and was bailed to appear at Swindon Crown Court on 7 March for a plea hearing. The charge is in connection with an incident in …
Read More »Dog owners issued insurance warning as naughty pets could lead to huge bills
The number of dog attacks on postal workers has soared in the past year, with 2,206 incidents reported in the year up to March 2024 The Royal Mail has issued a set of tips to help protect their postal workers ( Image: Getty Images) Dog owners are being urged to …
Read More »Council strike 4.92 per cent rates increase for 2025/26
DERRY City and Strabane District Council today agreed its budget for the incoming 2025/26 financial year and set a district rates increase for ratepayers of 4.92 per cent. This will see an average rates bill increasing by £28.96 per annum or 56 pence per week. The regional rate, set by …
Read More »Retired Royal Navy officer, 65, died from rare condition in front of horrified wife while scuba-diving in Indonesia, inquest hears
A retired Royal Navy officer died with ‘panic in his eyes’ in front of his horrified wife while scuba-diving in Indonesia, an inquest has heard. Robert Bolton had been on a dream cruise with his wife Michelle but got into difficulty underwater while exploring a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The …
Read More »Justice Minister condemns attacks on police officers
JUSTICE Minister, Naomi Long, has condemned attacks on police officers at the weekend. Nine police officers were injured over a 48-hour period in the Derry City and Strabane policing district. Officers were punched in the face, kicked in the head, head-butted, spat at with blood and one officer was left …
Read More »Skyports Drone Services enters Saudi Arabia with proof-of-concept for giga-projects – sUAS News
Skyports Drone Services (Skyports) is making its first entry into the Saudi Arabian market through a strategic collaboration with iot squared, a joint venture between Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) and national telecom company stc group. The partnership will leverage Skyports’ expertise in beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) …
Read More »Do you worry for the future of the Post Office as WH Smith looks to close shops?
Speculation is rife within the industry that a new owner might close up to half of WHSmith’s 500 high street stores. The iconic bookseller and stationer has announced it is exploring different strategic options for its profitable and cash-generative high street business, which could involve divesting these branches. Do you …
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Read More »A419 slip road: Fire service update after Swindon crash
The crash involving two cars took place on the A419 northbound slip road for Covingham just after 6pm on Sunday evening, February 9, and fire engines, ambulances and police cars were all called to the scene. Traffic quickly reached standstill on the A419, as emergency services stopped drivers and queues stretched …
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