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E-Bike Seizures Surge as Police Remove ‘Death Traps’ from Streets
One e-bike seized by police was found to be capable of reaching 70 mph, as concerns grow over the increasing number being modified using cheap conversion kits. Police seizures of illegally modified electric bikes have soared amid growing fears they are becoming "death traps" for pedestrians and riders, an investigation has found. Forces across the UK confiscated 937 e-bikes in the year leading up to 11 August, according to Freedom of Information figures – a significant increase compared to 511 recorded in the previous 12 months.
Ibstock Junior School Faces Criticism Over Bullying and Injury Concerns
In recent weeks, Ibstock Junior School, located on Melbourne Road in Ibstock, Leicestershire, has come under fire from parents over growing concerns about bullying, injuries, and poor communication with school leadership. The school, which serves children aged 7 to 11 and holds an Ofsted rating of "Good," is facing criticism from multiple families, who claim that Headmaster Phil Lewin and his staff have failed to adequately address serious complaints regarding student safety and well-being. With a capacity of 360 students and 332 currently enrolled, Ibstock Junior School has long been seen as a reliable institution for primary education in the local community. However, recent events have led many parents to question whether the school’s leadership is doing enough to protect their children and uphold its values of safety and respect.
Huw Edwards’ sentence isn’t reviewable since MPs criticize ‘leniency’
There are calls to make a mechanism for light sentencing more accessible, following indignation that a former BBC presenter was spared jail for his crimes. The London Victims' Commissioner has urged for an easier way to appeal light sentences after it was revealed that the Huw Edwards case cannot be revisited. The discredited BBC veteran was spared jail on Monday for viewing indecent photos of children as young as seven, with a six-month suspended sentence imposed at Westminster Magistrates Court.
First public greeting in two years from Royal Family wishes Prince Harry happy birthday
It is the first time the Royal Family has mentioned Harry in public since 2022, and the first for him since 2021, when they wished him a happy birthday. The Royal Family has wished the Duke of Sussex a happy 40th birthday, breaking the two-year public silence. A post on X and Instagram stated, "Wishing the Duke of Sussex a pleased 40th birthday today!"
Eight migrants died while attempting to cross the English Channel
It comes after French authorities rescued over 200 individuals off the coast of Calais in 24 hours between Friday and Saturday night. At least eight migrants perished off the coast of France while attempting to cross the English Channel. French officials reported that the deaths occurred overnight off Ambleteuse in northern France's Pas-de-Calais area.
The weekend will be milder, but will temperatures rise next week?
Temperatures in all four UK nations fell below zero degrees Celsius overnight, with Topcliffe in North Yorkshire being the coldest, with temperatures dropping to nearly -3C (26.6F). The UK's weather is expected to be warmer this weekend following an "especially cold" Thursday night. Overnight temperatures in all four countries fell below zero degrees Celsius, with Topcliffe, North Yorkshire, recording a low of -2.7C (27F).
Leicester girl, 14, arrested for arson after fatal house fire
A 14-year-old girl has been arrested on suspicion of arson after a person was discovered dead in a house fire. The incident occurred in Bedale Drive, Leicester, in the early hours of Tuesday morning. The girl arrested in relation has now been released on bail while the inquiry continues.
Minister says action being done to prevent domestic abuse prisoners from being freed early tomorrow
The policing minister stated that prisoners scheduled for parole early tomorrow have been sifted through to prevent domestic abusers from being released. Some 1,700 prisoners will be released early on Tuesday to relieve overcrowding in England and Wales' jails. The government stated that extremely violent offenders, terrorists, and domestic abusers would not be freed as part of the initiative.
Georgia high school shooting suspect Colt Gray’s grandfather wants his father executed for inciting him to commit mass murder
The 'evil' father of Georgia school shooting suspect Colt Gray deserves to die for raising his son to be a mass murderer, according to the boy's grandparents. Colin Gray is charged with four counts of manslaughter and two counts of second-degree murder after allegedly giving his son the AR-15-style gun used in Wednesday's atrocity at Apalachee High School. Gray's ex-father-in-law claimed the 14-year-old was 'motivated by his father to do what he did' as it was revealed that Colt's grandmother had visited the school outside Winder only hours before the massacre to discuss his behaviour.
No need to be scared off by Russia’s nuclear threats, says CIA chief
Western leaders should not be scared by Kremlin threats of nuclear escalation, the CIA director said on Saturday, amid a dispute over whether Anglo-French Storm Shadow missiles should be deployed within Russia. Bill Burns, on a visit to London with the chief of MI6, said the US had dismissed a prior Russian nuclear panic in autumn 2022, indicating that Moscow's warnings should not always be taken seriously. "Putin is a bully. "He'll continue to saber rattle from time to time," Burns explained. "We must not be scared by saber-rattling and remain vigilant. The United States has provided great assistance to Ukraine, and I am confident that the president will consider more methods to help them."
Sources say idea to send British prisoners to Estonia is ‘on the table’ to reduce cell clutter
British convicts may be transferred to Estonian jails as part of a new effort to alleviate overcrowding in the country's prisons. The Eastern European country has revealed that it will rent out prison rooms to other states, as many of its prisons are half-empty due to its low crime rate. The Ministry of Justice is believed to be looking into 'all conceivable possibilities' for freeing up space in UK prisons that were 'on the verge of collapse'.
Surprise arrest of Georgia high school gunman Colt Gray’s father after son killed four on campus
The father of Georgia school shooter Colt Gray was arrested on counts including murder after it was revealed that he bought the AR-15-style rifle used by the 14-year-old to kill four people on campus. Gray, 54, was arrested by local officials at 6:11 p.m. and charged with two counts of murder, four counts of involuntary manslaughter, and eight counts of cruelty to children. On Thursday night, the Barrow County Sheriff's Office issued his mugshot. Officials revealed in a press conference that the allegations stem from Colin 'knowingly providing' his son access to the firearm used in the shooting.