Update: Cutty Sark blaze caused by an overheating vacuum cleaner

The devastating Cutty Sark blaze was caused by an overheating vacuum cleaner, according to reports today. Apparently guards failed to notice that the vacuum cleaner was running, and it burst into flames."Lazy guards failed to spot a running vacuum on the Cutty Sark which...

Masked Leeds gunman hunted after homeowner blasted

Lots of gun crime in Leeds these days."Masked Leeds gunman hunted after homeowner blasted ...

Drugs Farm Uncovered

In the past the majority of cannabis sold in Britain was imported but now most is 'homegrown' in factory set ups like this. Ordinary houses on respectable estates are increasingly being used this way,"Police have uncovered one of Leicestershire's biggest-ever cannabis growing...

Rapist attacks woman pushing baby

""Stuff like this makes me feel quite sick with rage."""We would urge women in the Gorton area to be particularly aware of their surroundings"DCI Vanessa Jardine "Police are looking for a "dangerous" rapist who attacked a woman as she pushed her baby in a pram. The...

Schools 'honeypots' for thieves – police

"Schools 'honeypots' for thieves – police SCHOOLS are being given a "tailor-made" service by the police, according to the senior community officer. Chief Insp Peter Buckley said low levels of security on many school sites and large amounts of new and expensive technology...