£30K MoJ Yoga Contract for Prisoners Sparks Tory Fury Amid Violence Crisis
The Ministry of Justice has awarded a £30,000 contract to the Prison Yoga Project UK to train trauma-informed yoga instructors for prisoners, sparking criticism from Conservative MP Iain Duncan Smith and ex-Met detective Peter Bleksley amid rising prison violence and overcrowding.
EDF Rolls Out £1m Scheme to Deliver Free Fans and Curtains to 10,000 Homes
EDF Energy has introduced a £1 million Heatwave Relief Packs programme to provide free fans, blackout curtains, and cooling supplies to 10,000 vulnerable households across the UK, aiming to protect those at risk from rising summer temperatures.
Police Launch Appeal for Missing Paul Anderson in Bugle
Devon & Cornwall Police have launched a search for Paul Anderson, a 72-year-old man missing from Bugle near St Austell since June 30. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact them immediately.
E-fit Released in Islington Stalking and Attack Probe
Islington police have issued an e-fit image of a man suspected of stalking and attacking a woman near Hornsey Road. The investigation has been reopened following recent sightings in April 2026.
Nicotine Pouches to Face New UK Rules from October 2026
The UK’s Tobacco and Vapes Act introduces new regulations for nicotine pouches starting 29 October 2026, including an age-of-sale restriction and bans on free distribution and vending machines. These changes mark a significant step in governing this fast-growing market.
Two Sheds Razed in Littlehampton Blaze on Beaconsfield Road
West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service quickly responded to a fire at two sheds on Beaconsfield Road, Littlehampton, on 8 July. Firefighters extinguished the blaze with no injuries reported.
Neo-Nazi Tesco Worker Jailed Over Terror Plot
Alfie Coleman, a 22-year-old neo-Nazi extremist from Essex, has been sentenced to 13-and-a-half years in prison after plotting a mass shooting while employed at a Tesco store. The plot was uncovered through an MI5 sting operation.
Four Swedish Men Arrested After Cyprus Assault Leaves Victim Critical
Four Swedish tourists aged 18 have been arrested in Cyprus following a violent attack that left a 47-year-old Turkish Cypriot man critically injured and fighting for his life. The suspects are in custody as investigations continue.
Two Kent Car Thieves Jailed for Burglaries and Vehicle Theft
Two 19-year-old men from Kent have been sentenced for a series of vehicle thefts and home burglaries across north and east Kent, involving multiple high-value cars and personal valuables.
Rochester Man Jailed Six Months for Brutal Abuse and Fridge Escape
Dean Foord, 33, from Rochester, has been sentenced to three years in prison after being convicted of six months of coercive control, physical assaults, and threats. He attempted to evade arrest by hiding inside a fridge but was caught by police.
