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Four men jailed for bid to smuggle 69 migrants into UK on converted fishing boat
The boat was intercepted by UK authorities
Crime
National
‘Everyday’ frauds that some people believe are reasonable to commit revealed
The most common “everyday” frauds included falsely claiming an online delivery
National
Drink driving warning as two thirds of UK drinkers over-indulge during the festive season
There were over 3,507 driving under the influence offences in December 2019 alone
National
£10,000 fines for people who fake Covid passes under new laws
Businesses must also keep records on the checks they have carried
National
All new prisons to have ‘airport-style security’ to clamp down on drugs
The Government has outlined the plans in its Prisons Strategy White Paper
National
Half of drinkers ‘think they could drive despite exceeding booze limit’
The limit in England, Wales and Northern Ireland is 80mg of alcohol per 100ml of blood
National
Four boys arrested after 12-year-old girl stabbed to death
The incident happened in Liverpool city centre just after 8.30pm on Thursday night
InYourArea News
Pair bailed after vehicle interference arrests in Widnes
Officers were called to reports of "suspicious activity" on Hale Gate Road, Hale Bank
InYourArea Community
Cheshire detective wins national bravery award
Speaking about his work, the detective said his intention is to help "victims get better support and empathy when they come to us for help".
National
Fireworks used as signal for drugs ‘being dropped’ in area
MP Robbie Moore wants local enforcement to clamp down on them
National
Rise in police facing action over claims they abused position for sexual purpose
Misconduct was proven in 63 cases between 2018 and 2021
National
Crush vehicles of puppy smugglers at dock to act as deterrent, MPs told
The number of dogs intercepted rose from 390 in 2019 to almost 1,300 in 2020