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Police officer sacked after stealing 40p Sainsbury’s bags

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The Independent UK · 15h ago

Police officer sacked for stealing 40p carrier bags from Sainsbury’s

Luke Hodgson repaid the money and fully cooperated with the investigation - but a police misconduct hearing concluded he had failed to meet the high standards of policing, and he was dismissed without notice

The Independent UK · 16h ago

Oklahoma pediatrician accused of killing daughter and staging drowning was fired weeks earlier

Dr. Neha Gupta has been charged with first‑degree murder after her 4-year-old died in a residential pool at a South Florida short‑term rental

The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2025

Christmas tree begins 330-mile journey to Big Ben

Forestry England workers carefully felled the 40-year-old pine in Northumberland

Evening Standard · Nov 17, 2023

Police force told improvements still needed after watchdog assessment

West Mercia Police had been told to improve how it investigates crimes and updates victims following an inspection in 2021.

The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2023

North West 200 results: Glenn Irwin overcomes rivals and late controversy to claim Superbike double

Glenn Irwin made it eight Superbike wins on the bounce at the North West 200 despite some confusion after the final race

Belfast Live · May 13, 2023

Drivers' fury after cars are plastered with 'impossible to remove' leaflets

Furious motorists in Maidstone, Kent were forced to spend ages getting the adverts removed from their windscreens after the flyers to promote a local car wash business became stuck

Daily Mirror · Apr 12, 2023

North West 200 set to host the world’s strongest line-up of road racing talent this May

Over 100 entrants, including a line-up of international competitors from 13 countries outside the UK and Ireland, will take part in the Tuesday and Thursday qualifying sessions at this year’s North West 200 ahead of a nine race programme

Belfast Live · Apr 7, 2023

Suzuki Bids Farewell To The British Superbike Championship

Suzuki has officially announced its withdrawal from the British Superbike Championship, in line with its global business strategies for the years to come.

RideApart · Feb 17, 2023

40-year-old super spruce selected as Westminster Christmas tree

The 43-foot-tall tree is beginning its long journey from a remote corner of Northumberland to the capital.

The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2022