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Yahoo
14-07-2025
- Yahoo
Trial date set for man accused of murdering five-month-old baby
A trial date has been set for a man charged with murdering a five-month-old baby. Thomas Morgan, 28, is accused of killing Jensen-Lee Dougal in Clydach, Swansea, south Wales, on March 30 last year. He appeared before Swansea Magistrates' Court on Friday and at Swansea Crown Court via video link on Monday. Morgan, of Gorseinon, Swansea, spoke only to confirm his name during the short hearing. No details of the case were read in court. Judge Paul Thomas KC listed a plea and trial preparation hearing on September 5. The judge told Morgan: 'Mr Thomas, your trial will now be on January 6 next year. 'In the meantime, you will remain in custody.'
The Independent
02-07-2025
- The Independent
Eight arrested over conspiracy to destroy Ulez cameras
Eight people have been arrested over an alleged conspiracy to destroy Ulez cameras, the Metropolitan Police said. A co-ordinated operation conducted by the force has seen six men and two women arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit criminal damage. One of the men is also alleged to have been involved in threatening and harassing the team sent to repair a damaged camera. The Met made the arrests at addresses in London, Windsor and on the Isle of Sheppey in the early hours of Wednesday. The London arrests took place in Uxbridge, Ickenham, Northwood, Sutton and Eltham. Those arrested remain in custody. Searches are ongoing at the addresses but officers say they have already recovered items related to the alleged offending. Superintendent Paul Thomas, of the Met's Roads and Transport Policing Command, said: 'There is a big difference between lawful protest and plotting to destroy or seriously damage property. 'Some may think of this sort of behaviour as a victimless crime, but when cameras are damaged or destroyed it creates dangerous hazards, risking collisions on the road in addition to disruption for motorists and residents. 'We take these offences very seriously and officers will continue working closely with Transport for London and other partners to identify and build a case against those responsible. 'Today's arrests are a significant development in what has been a long and complex investigation that is not yet over. 'I would appeal to anyone who has information about plans to target Ulez cameras to come forward.'
The Independent
02-07-2025
- The Independent
Eight arrested over conspiracy to destroy London's Ulez cameras
Eight people have been arrested by the Metropolitan Police in connection with an alleged conspiracy to destroy Ulez cameras. The arrests, which include six men and two women, followed a co-ordinated operation by the force. All eight individuals are suspected of conspiracy to commit criminal damage. One of the men is also alleged to have been involved in threatening and harassing a team sent to repair a damaged camera. The Met made the arrests at addresses in London, Windsor and on the Isle of Sheppey in the early hours of Wednesday. The London arrests took place in Uxbridge, Ickenham, Northwood, Sutton and Eltham. Those arrested remain in custody. Searches are ongoing at the addresses but officers say they have already recovered items related to the alleged offending. Superintendent Paul Thomas, of the Met's Roads and Transport Policing Command, said: 'There is a big difference between lawful protest and plotting to destroy or seriously damage property. 'Some may think of this sort of behaviour as a victimless crime, but when cameras are damaged or destroyed it creates dangerous hazards, risking collisions on the road in addition to disruption for motorists and residents. 'We take these offences very seriously and officers will continue working closely with Transport for London and other partners to identify and build a case against those responsible. 'Today's arrests are a significant development in what has been a long and complex investigation that is not yet over. 'I would appeal to anyone who has information about plans to target Ulez cameras to come forward.'
Yahoo
02-07-2025
- Yahoo
Eight arrested over conspiracy to destroy Ulez cameras
Eight people have been arrested over an alleged conspiracy to destroy Ulez cameras, the Metropolitan Police said. A co-ordinated operation conducted by the force has seen six men and two women arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit criminal damage. One of the men is also alleged to have been involved in threatening and harassing the team sent to repair a damaged camera. The Met made the arrests at addresses in London, Windsor and on the Isle of Sheppey in the early hours of Wednesday. The London arrests took place in Uxbridge, Ickenham, Northwood, Sutton and Eltham. Those arrested remain in custody. Searches are ongoing at the addresses but officers say they have already recovered items related to the alleged offending. Superintendent Paul Thomas, of the Met's Roads and Transport Policing Command, said: 'There is a big difference between lawful protest and plotting to destroy or seriously damage property. 'Some may think of this sort of behaviour as a victimless crime, but when cameras are damaged or destroyed it creates dangerous hazards, risking collisions on the road in addition to disruption for motorists and residents. 'We take these offences very seriously and officers will continue working closely with Transport for London and other partners to identify and build a case against those responsible. 'Today's arrests are a significant development in what has been a long and complex investigation that is not yet over. 'I would appeal to anyone who has information about plans to target Ulez cameras to come forward.'
BBC News
28-06-2025
- General
- BBC News
Newbury Armed Forces Day parade celebrates Army map-makers
An Armed Forces Day parade has marked the bicentenary of British army map-making in Berkshire was the home of 42 Engineer Regiment (Geographic) until 2014 and remains a base for nearby Newbury, the Royal Engineers exercised their Freedom of the Town with a march which celebrated the 200th birthday of three of the regiment's Armed Forces Day events were held across the country, including a national celebration at Cleethorpes in Lincolnshire. In Newbury, a large crowd turned out for the event, which included the Nottinghamshire Band of the Royal Paul Thomas said: "I absolutely love doing these parades."The civilian community basically only see the British army when we're parading through the streets... Armed Forces Day is a very important day for us to show off ourselves in this way."Ian Thurgate, who served in the Royal Engineers, said: "We're very proud to be part of Newbury and I hope that Newbury's very proud that we're on the doorstep." The map-making units were formed in 1825 to undertake the Ordnance Survey of Ireland, according to Newbury Town mayor of Newbury, Councillor David Harman, said: "Our long and friendly relationship with the Royal Engineers culminated in the granting of the Freedom of the Town in 1997, and we are proud to celebrate that ongoing bond." You can follow BBC Berkshire on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
