Over 260 people arrested over Christmas period for driving under the influence of drugs or drink

Dame Stella Rimington, the first female Director General of MI5, has passed away at 90, as announced by her family. Starting her career as a typist, she led significant counter-terrorism efforts and inspired the character M in the James Bond films, later becoming a successful author with her memoir 'Open Secret' and a series of novels featuring MI5 agent Liz Carlyle. Want More Context? 🔎

A 15-year-old British boy was found safe after sneaking onto an EasyJet flight to Milan at Menorca Airport without a valid ticket, causing concern when he disappeared before a scheduled flight to London Stansted. Authorities activated a missing child alert, but it was deactivated once the boy was located in Milan, where he was met by airport staff and reunited with his mother. Want More Context? 🔎

At a press conference on Monday, Reform UK welcomed the Tory police and crime commissioner for Leicestershire and Rutland, alongside former prison governor Vanessa Frake, into their party. During the event, Nigel Farage was questioned, emphasizing the party's commitment to law and order and its strategic political shifts. Want More Context? 🔎

Rupert Matthews, a former MEP and author of over 170 books on diverse topics, has joined Reform UK, becoming the first police and crime commissioner in that party. At a press conference with Nigel Farage, he criticized the current criminal justice system and announced plans to combat rising crime, while Vanessa Frake-Harris was introduced as the new prison czar. Want More Context? 🔎

Two inmates have died at HMP Bronzefield in Ashford, Kent, within two days, raising serious concerns about the prison's healthcare. One deceased was only 25 years old and reportedly died while detoxing, prompting investigations by Sodexo, Surrey Police, and NHS England, with inmates expressing fear over the lack of proper healthcare. Want More Context? 🔎

A man named Jakob Walpole has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for the manslaughter of his 81-year-old grandfather, John Brown, whom he attacked during a drunken rampage despite having a restraining order against him. The assault left Brown with severe injuries leading to his death five days later, with Walpole also assaulting two others at a pub afterward. Want More Context? 🔎