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24 Hours in Police Custody episode leads to further rape conviction in Bedfordshire

The latest conviction came after a victim was prompted to come forward following an episode of the show titled “The Predator”
Custody image and screen grabs taken from 24 Hours in Police Custody ‘The Predator’
Author: Isabella HudsonPublished 2 hours ago
A case featured on 24 Hours in Police Custody has led to a further rape conviction after encouraging another victim to come forward.
Mohammed Altaher, already serving time for two rapes in Bedfordshire, has been convicted of another rape after his case was featured in the TV series.
Altaher was sentenced to 10 years in prison in 2023 for two sexual assaults on men he met through the dating app Grindr in Bedfordshire.
The latest conviction came after a victim was prompted to come forward following an episode of the show titled “The Predator.”
Bedfordshire Police’s Rape and Serious Sexual Offences (RASSO) team, alongside Thames Valley Police, led the investigation into the new allegations.
The episode’s footage contributed to securing additional evidence, which led to Altaher being charged.
On 8th April, Altaher, 41, residing at HMP Bure, Norfolk, was found guilty of rape at Aylesbury Crown Court.
He received a five-year prison sentence, with seven years extended licence, concurrently running with his existing sentence.
PC Heather Hutchinson from the RASSO team said: “Not only does 24 Hours in Police Custody play a vital role in educating the public on issues such as consent, but it also helps to build public trust and gives victims the confidence to come forward.
“Viewers can see investigations handled with care, professionalism and persistence, and for those watching who may be carrying their own trauma in silence, it can be the catalyst that gives them the strength to speak out and seek help.
“I want to commend the immense bravery of the original victims who first spoke out about their experiences, as well as the courage shown by the victim who came forward after the programme aired.
“In this case, that courage led directly to further evidence being secured and a dangerous offender being held to account.
“Altaher showed no care or compassion for his victims, and I hope the conviction and sentence provide some sense of closure for those affected.”
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April 23, 2026
Waipā pair in debating team – Cambridge News

The 2026 Waikato regional debate team includes Pippa Owsley (Cambridge High School)
Waipā students make up two thirds of the 2026 Waikato regional debate team.
St Peter’s School Cambridge’s Anjana Kanchi has been named as a reserve. Photo: New Zealand Schools’ Debating
Eva Walton (Te Awamutu College) and Pippa Owsley (Cambridge High School) have been named alongside Kanu Millward of Hamilton Boys’ High School.
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The 2026 Waikato regional debate team Pippa Owsley (Cambridge High School), Kanu Millward (Hamilton Boys’ High School) and Eva Walton (Te Awamutu College).
April 23, 2026
Port Vale relegated to League Two

The Valiants depart League One fotoball after putting up a fight against Cardiff City
Port Vale sign at Vale Park
Author: Adam SmithPublished 6 hours ago
Port Vale Football Club has been relegated to League Two after a 1-nil defeat against Cardiff City.
Rubin Colwill scored the decisive goal in a match where Port Vale put up a strong fight against the already-promoted side.
This outcome sees Port Vale join Rotherham and Northampton in descending to League Two.
Their League One presence has fluctuated over recent years, with spells from 2013 to 2017 and 2022 to 2024, totaling six seasons in the division.
Defensively, the team demonstrated strength with 13 clean sheets, but struggled offensively, managing only 33 goals in 42 games.
Manager Jon Brady is focused on enhancing goal-scoring capabilities for the next season, highlighting recruitment to improve the team’s attacking power.
Optimism remains amongst fans, with 2000 season tickets already sold, supporting a vision for a robust push to regain League One status under Brady’s strategic direction.
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April 23, 2026
3-Alarm Blaze Goes Up At Monsey Home (DEVELOPING)

Updated Wed, April 22, 2026 at 5:48 PM UTC
The scene of the fire at 161 Remsen Ave. in Monsey. — The Monsey Scoop
A large fire started at a home in Rockland County on Wednesday, April 22, prompting a large emergency response and a road closure in the area.
Firefighters were called to 161 Remsen Ave. in Monsey at around 11:40 a.m., where heavy smoke was seen pouring from the house as crews arrived on scene, according to reports from The Monsey Scoop.
As the incident escalated, the fire was upgraded to a third alarm, bringing in more firefighters and emergency personnel to help battle the blaze.
The fire was under control by 1:30 p.m., according to the Monsey Scoop.
Authorities have not released details about possible injuries or the cause of the fire as of early Wednesday afternoon.
Ramapo Police said Remsen Avenue has been shut down between Hilda Lane and Grove Street until further notice as crews continue working at the scene. Drivers are being urged to expect delays and avoid the area if possible.
More information is expected to be released as the situation develops. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

April 23, 2026
Fire crews tackle blaze at Wilburton landfill site

Firefighters are tackling a blaze at a landfill site.
Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service said it was called to Pools Road, Wilburton, just after 15:00 BST.
It said six crews were in attendance along with a water carrier.
The fire service warned people to avoid the area and encouraged nearby residents to close doors and windows, due to the amount of smoke.
April 22, 2026
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust calling on residents to take part in ‘BioBlitz’ photography event

Staffordshire Wildlife Trust is calling on residents to take part in a ‘BioBlitz’ community event to help build ecological data to support conservation in the county and beyond.
The world’s largest BioBlitz – a community science event where people work together to identify species of plants, animals, and fungiis – called the ‘City Nature Challenge’ will take place from Friday 24 to Monday 27 April.
The trust is encouraging people across Staffordshire to take part by taking photographs on their phone.
Staffordshire Ecological Records, who are hosting the event locally, will use then use the information to track wildlife in Staffordshire.
Ecological Data Officer, Fern Brown says “By putting on your scientist hat once a year, you can help get a lot of nature information fast, and make a big difference. Last year Staffordshire made more than 12,000 records in four days.
“These records help us learn a lot about how wildlife is doing. It lets us track where species are thriving, or where some wildlife may need help. It can give us clues about seasonal weather patterns in relation to plants. And sometimes we even discover rare bugs that we haven’t seen in the county before.”
Participants can take part for free by taking photographs on their phone using a free app called iNaturalist, or they can take photos on a camera and submit their sightings through the iNaturalist website.
Anyone can join in the event and become a community scientist. There is no expert knowledge or specialist equipment required.
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Fern Brown added: “It’s also a lot of fun. You don’t need a lot of time, just a casual photo on your daily dog walk helps a lot. Or, if you’re looking for an excuse to get outside and explore, you can rise to the challenge and take part each day during the event.
“There are lots of beautiful places in the county to discover. We hope you’ll join us in this fun, but necessary, research for wildlife.”
To sign up – and get advice on how to download the app, free ID sheets and a digital bee poster – visit the Staffordshire Wildlife Trust website here.
April 22, 2026
Three aircraft nearly crash over Cambridgeshire skies

A pilot involved in the near-crash was praised for their ‘proactive airmanship’
Three aircraft nearly collided over Cambridgeshire skies last year, a report has revealed. Airprox has carried out a report into the incident which happened over the south of Cambridge Airport on September 5, 2025.
On this day, the pilot of an Antare, a type of glider, was flying north of Cambridge. As it was going on its route, the pilot said they “preferred not to route through Cambridge”, as “incoming traffic was intended to route through the overhead”.
Instead, the pilot decided to fly on the southern edge of the Cambridge zone until they could go directly to their destination. While flying straight and level, there was a “late sighting of two low-wing single-engine aircraft in close formation” around 250m to the right of the aircraft, and around 250ft below it.
The pilot described the risk of collision as “medium”. The YAK-18T pilot was leading the two planes seen by the Antares pilot.
The pilot said that during descent, the lead pilot and wingman “both saw a glider to the right and above”. The report stated that the lead pilot was “happy that the rate of descent and forward speed provided sufficient clearance to the orbiting glider”.
After seeing a glider orbiting in the area, the lead pilot admitted it was “somewhat of a surprise”, and assessed the risk of crash as “none”. In its report, Airprox raised concerns over how close together the aircrafts were.
It said: “Despite the significant vertical separation, the lack of barrier effectiveness had resulted in a situation where safety had not been assured.” The Antares pilot was praised for their “proactive use” of an SSR responder and their “establishing a FIS whilst transiting in the vicinity of Cambridge Airport”.
Airprox added that the pilot’s actions stood as a “template of consideration and proactive airmanship for the gliding community”.
April 22, 2026
Lamborghini seized by police after ‘travelling 130mph and undertaking on M6’

The white supercar was also seen undertaking other vehicles on the motorway
Olivia Beeson UK & World News Reporter
03:24, 22 Apr 2026
A Lamborghini has been seized by police after reportedly being caught travelling at 130mph on a major motorway.
Staffordshire Police reported that the sports car was spotted on the M6 between junctions 14 and 15, clocking speeds more than 60mph over the legal limit.
The white vehicle was also observed undertaking other cars along the motorway stretch.
The Road Crime Team pursued the car before seizing it at Keele Services, where it was discovered the vehicle had no road tax and the driver was uninsured.
A spokesperson for Staffordshire RCT said: “Lamborghini spotted by our patrol on the M6 J14 to J15 travelling 130mph and conducting undertakes.”
“Lamborghini stopped at Keele Services where it was seized for no tax and no insurance.
“Driver reported due care, excess speed and no insurance.”
April 22, 2026
UK heatwave: 26C surge forecast for 74 counties this May
Weather maps predict temperatures will surge to 26C across parts of the UK at the start of May, with 74 counties including Cambridgeshire expected to see highs of 20C or above
Ethan Blackshaw Deputy Publishing Lead (Mirror) and Emma O’Neill Content Editor
14:32, 21 Apr 2026
Weather forecasting maps indicate that temperatures could climb to as high as 26C in certain parts of the UK in the coming days.
The data reveals that up to 74 counties across England, Scotland and Wales are set to experience temperatures of 20C or above at the beginning of May. Northern Ireland is forecast to reach a slightly lower peak of 19C.
According to the GFS weather model, the temperature rise will begin on 4 May, with 21C and 22C expected across much of southern and central England. North Wales could also enjoy highs of 21C at around 6pm.
The mercury is forecast to continue climbing throughout the week, reaching 24C in the south-east on 5 May, with London benefiting most from the warmth. Parts of Scotland could touch 20C at 6pm, while Wales may see highs of 23C.
The GFS model data suggests 6 May will be the hottest day, with temperatures of up to 26C in and around London. The Midlands, Yorkshire and East Anglia could all record highs of between 24C and 25C, though Northern Ireland and Scotland are expected to remain considerably cooler, reports the Mirror.
Across this three-day period, the maps indicate that 74 counties or county boroughs could reach 20C or above, with the south-east of England experiencing the most intense heat.
UK regions facing 20C or above in May
England
- Bedfordshire
- Berkshire
- Bristol
- Buckinghamshire
- Cambridgeshire
- Cheshire
- City of London
- Cornwall
- County Durham
- Cumbria
- Derbyshire
- Devon
- Dorset
- East Riding of Yorkshire
- East Sussex
- Essex
- Gloucestershire
- Greater London
- Greater Manchester
- Hampshire
- Herefordshire
- Hertfordshire
- Isle of Wight
- Kent
- Lancashire
- Leicestershire
- Lincolnshire
- Merseyside
- Norfolk
- North Yorkshire
- Northamptonshire
- Northumberland
- Nottinghamshire
- Oxfordshire
- Rutland
- Shropshire
- Somerset
- South Yorkshire
- Staffordshire
- Suffolk
- Surrey
- Tyne and Wear
- Warwickshire
- West Midlands
- West Sussex
- West Yorkshire
- Wiltshire
- Worcestershire
Wales
- Gwynedd
- Conwy
- Denbighshire
- Flintshire
- Wrexham
- Powys
- Ceredigion
- Pembrokeshire
- Carmarthenshire
- Swansea
- Neath Port Talbot
- Bridgend
- Vale of Glamorgan
- Cardiff
- Rhondda Cynon Taf
- Merthyr Tydfil
- Caerphilly
- Blaenau Gwent
- Torfaen
- Monmouthshire
- Newport
Scotland
- Roxburghshire
- Kirkcudbrightshire
- Morayshire
- Banffshire
Despite the scorching conditions, this hot period at the beginning of May is unlikely to be classified as an official heatwave. A heatwave is formally declared when temperatures meet or surpass the heatwave threshold for three days running.
The heatwave threshold ranges from 25C to 28C throughout the UK. It sits at 28C in the south-east of England where conditions tend to be hotter, and falls to 25C the further north you travel.
April 21, 2026
Police and forensics descend on Stoke-on-Trent street

Police were alerted
Police and forensics descended on a Stoke-on-Trent street. They were dispatched to Mews Close, in Eaton Park, after reports of a house burglary.
It was later discovered that nothing had been stolen. The break-in had happened at 3am on Saturday 18 April.
A Staffordshire Police spokesman said: “We were called to reports that a house had been broken into on Mews Close. Nothing was stolen. Officers attended as well as forensics.”
Any witnesses can call the police on 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111.
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April 21, 2026