Summary

  • Theresa May congratulates wedding crash couple

  • Southampton Airport 'to more than double passenger numbers'

  • School 'locked down' over knife scare

  • Methane release oil well 'must shut down'

  • Cricket: Day two Yorkshire v Hampshire

  • Updates from Wednesday 19 September

  1. Concerns over missing Slough manpublished at 09:40 Greenwich Mean Time 2 November 2018

    Ashok KumarImage source, TVP

    There's concern for a missing man from Slough.

    Ashok Kumar, 55, was last seen at a property in Carlisle Road at about 08:00 yesterday.

    He is described as 5ft 4in, with a stocky build, and is balding with grey hair on the sides of his head.

    There's concern for his safety as he has limited access to money, with no bank card or mobile phone.

    Insp Chloe Robinson said: "We are growing concerned for Ashok’s welfare and would urge anyone who thinks they see him to contact police immediately."

  2. 'Bullying and porn' at ambulance trustpublished at 08:55 Greenwich Mean Time 2 November 2018

    Some staff also witnessed people play-acting sex acts and suffering bullying, a report reveals.

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  3. Thatch fire in Dorset villagepublished at 08:13 Greenwich Mean Time 2 November 2018

    Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service have been tackling a thatch fire in the village of Affpuddle in Dorset last night.

    About 50 firefighters have been involved in the operation.

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  4. Weather: 'Cold start with frost and fog'published at 07:59 Greenwich Mean Time 2 November 2018

    David Braine
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    Weather for the south on 2 November

  5. Paramedic on call given parking ticketpublished at 19:29 Greenwich Mean Time 1 November 2018

    A parking ticket is issued to an ambulance vehicle while the paramedic treated a patient.

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  6. Armed robbers threaten Reading betting shop staffpublished at 17:40 Greenwich Mean Time 1 November 2018

    The BetfredImage source, Google

    Robbers armed with a handgun have threatened staff and stolen cash from a bookmakers in Reading.

    Thames Valley Police, external said two men entered a Betfred in Oxford Road at 08:24, produced a handgun and demanded money.

    A quantity of cash was placed in a plastic bag and both left the store.

    Both suspects are white men in their 30s, the first was dressed in a black waist-length jacket with a fur-lined hood and dark trousers.

    The second was dressed in a multi-coloured red and blue hooded jacket, with dark trousers with white stripes down the leg and light-coloured shoes.

  7. Dorset man wanted for breaching bail conditionspublished at 17:12 Greenwich Mean Time 1 November 2018

    Dorset Police is appealing for help, external finding a wanted man from Gillingham.Phillip Torrance, 36, is wanted in connection with a breach of court bail conditions on 22 October.He is white, about 6ft and of slim build with short brown hair.

    Phillip TorranceImage source, Dorset Police
  8. 'Half-baked' WW1 memorial criticisedpublished at 16:58 Greenwich Mean Time 1 November 2018

    The stone monument has been installed at a cost of £15,500.

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  9. Handgun heist at betting shoppublished at 16:52 Greenwich Mean Time 1 November 2018

    The robbery at a bookmakers was a "terrifying experience" for staff, according to police.

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  10. Last D-Day craft will land at museumpublished at 16:48 Greenwich Mean Time 1 November 2018

    The tank landing craft became a nightclub after the war and sank at Birkenhead Docks in 2010.

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  11. Fire crews find gas cylinder 'booby trap'published at 16:40 Greenwich Mean Time 1 November 2018

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  12. Mum takes son's death claim to courtpublished at 15:37 Greenwich Mean Time 1 November 2018

    Matthew Seddon was run over by a police car after being pursued by officers in Reading.

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  13. New rules on low visibility sailingpublished at 15:30 Greenwich Mean Time 1 November 2018

    Red Falcon and Red Eagle car ferries were both involved in crashes with yachts moored off Cowes.

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  14. 'I give them a hug and something to eat'published at 15:12 Greenwich Mean Time 1 November 2018

    Icolyn "Ma" Smith was given a Pride of Britain award for her work feeding the homeless for 28 years.

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  15. Banbury court closure "deplorable"published at 14:05 Greenwich Mean Time 1 November 2018

    A council leader will write to the Ministry of Justice to raise concerns over the planned closure of Banbury Magistrates' and County Court.

    The court was found to be underused earlier this year and is now earmarked for closure.

    In a meeting on Tuesday, Cherwell district councillors unanimously backed a motion which branded the plans "deplorable".

    Leader Barry Wood said: "People who are the victims of crime deserve to see justice done in their own area."

  16. New £25m leisure centre gets green lightpublished at 13:53 Greenwich Mean Time 1 November 2018

    The out-of-town complex will have an Olympic-sized swimming pool and sports hall.

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  17. Woman's body found in Isle of Wight fieldpublished at 13:36 Greenwich Mean Time 1 November 2018

    Hampshire Constabulary, external said the body of a woman in her 80s was found in a field off Bowcombe Road, Carisbrooke, this morning.

    The death is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner.

  18. Woman seriously injured in blade attackpublished at 13:36 Greenwich Mean Time 1 November 2018

    A woman suffered serious head injuries after a man attacked her in Caversham, police say.

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  19. Man robbed in Oxford alleywaypublished at 12:44 Greenwich Mean Time 1 November 2018

    Bullwarks Lane in OxfordImage source, Google
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    A man was robbed in Bullwarks Lane in Oxford

    A 21-year-old man was walking in Bullwarks Lane in Oxford when he was approached from behind by a man who punched him in the face and grabbed his phone.

    Thames Valley Police said the robbery happened at about 01:35 on Friday, and the suspect ran off towards Park End Street.

    The suspect is described as Asian, between 5ft 9 and 6ft, with short dark hair, and was carrying a bag.

    The victim sustained a bruised nose but did not require hospital treatment.

  20. Adams hopeful over White successorpublished at 11:09 Greenwich Mean Time 1 November 2018

    Former Hampshire skipper Jimmy Adams hopes the club can build on Craig White's work as head coach.

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