Officers are continuing to work with agencies on the situation on Warwick Road in Carlisle.

A midnight assessment by agencies has found that standing water levels on the affected area of Warwick Road and the car park at Tesco have not increased during the past three hours and are now showing signs of receding.

Rainfall from Storm Ciara has resulted in surface water flooding on Warwick Road, leading to the closure of the road for the majority of the night. The road will remain closed between Victoria Place and Victoria Road until the water recedes sufficiently for traffic to pass without incident. This will be kept under constant review throughout the night.

It is believed that the river levels for the Eden and Petteril have reached their respective peaks and the high-tide period has passed. It is also predicted that the current weather forecast shows no increased risk of flooding during the night.

Inspector Mike James, said:

“The current situation is that the standing water levels have thankfully not increased during the past three hours and we expect the water to recede.  It is believed that both the high-tide and peak river levels have come and gone, with the current weather forecast showing no further increased risk to residents on Warwick Road during tonight."

Inspector Mike James, concluded:

“Our officers will continue to monitor the situation with the relevant agencies and remain in the area.  This has been a dynamic situation which agencies have carefully examined and worked to ensure flood prevention measures are in place.  I would like to thank residents for the patience they have shown.”

Officers of Cumbria Police are working with a number of agencies in Carlisle this evening to minimise the risk of flooding.

Warwick Road is currently closed between Victoria Place and Victoria Road.

Police along with colleagues from the Environment Agency, Cumbria Fire & Rescue and Cumbria County Council are working to ensure that all possible flood prevention measures are in place.

At this time, there is no requirement for residents on Warwick Road or the nearby area to evacuate their homes.

Superintendent Carl Patrick, said:

“We would like to reassure local residents that everything is being done to minimise the risk of flooding in the area of Warwick Road in Carlisle.  Currently there is standing surface water on the road. Our officers are working with colleagues from other relevant agencies to monitor the river level.  At this time there is no requirement for residents to evacuate their homes. Our officers will continue to be in the area as we review the situation.”

Cumbria Police are renewing their appeal to motorists to take extra care when travelling in Cumbria.

The results of heavy rainfall are being felt across many areas of the county, with numerous roads either closed or significantly impacted due to flooding.

Roads affected include:

• ·B6260: Bridge Street in Appleby closed between Low Wiend and the Sands area.
• A592: Road between Newby Bridge and Bowness is passable with care.
• ·A591: Road in Kendal between Winter Lane and Plumgarth roundabout is passable with care.
• A6: Road at Levens is closed.
• A6: Main Street in Shap is closed.
• B5282: Station Road in Arnside is passable with caution.

There are further roads across the county that are passable with care. 

Motorists are being urged to drive to the conditions, reduce their speed and not to attempt to drive through deep water.

Police are working with partner agencies including the Environment Agency, Cumbria Fire & Rescue Service and Cumbria Highways to ensure the safety of motorists and residents in affected areas.

Cumbria Police are urging motorists to take extra care as heavy rainfall continues to hit the county.

Areas across Cumbria have experienced heavy rainfall with the weather expected to follow a similar pattern during the next few hours.

A number of road closures have been implemented due to localised flooding, this includes:

• A591 – closed between Whitecross Bay Caravan Park and Chestnut Hill in Keswick.
• A592 – closed between Newby Bridge and Bowness.
• A65 - closed at Devil’s Bridge due to a fallen tree.
• The Sands area of Appleby.
• A684 – between M6 J37 interchange and Sedbergh is not closed, but is heavily affected.  Motorists are encouraged to avoid this route.

There are further roads across the county that are passable with care. Motorists are being urged to drive to the conditions, reduce their speed and not to attempt to drive through deep water.

Superintendent Carl Patrick, said:

“Agencies across the county are working hard, including many working throughout the night in order to limit the effect of this heavy rainfall."

Superintendent Carl Patrick, added:

“Drivers, as always, are asked to make sure their cars are ready and legal to drive in these treacherous conditions being experienced today.  Please forward plan any journey, affording extra time to deal with slower travel times and the additional hazards of wind and surface water which are present.  All motorists are asked to drive in accordance with the conditions and take extra care for their own safety.”

Police are working with partner agencies including the Environment Agency, Cumbria Fire & Rescue Service and Cumbria Highways to ensure the safety of motorists and residents in affected areas.

I have proudly been apart of the Celebrate Aberdeen family for two years.  They're a wonderful group of people who pridely celebrate everything good in Aberdeen. 

Another Celebrate Aberdeen insider has told me the parade will happen again - on Saturday 29 August 2020 - so we're looking for people to participate thus meaning registration for the 2020 Celebrate Aberdeen parade is now open.

The event, which will take place on Saturday 29 August 2020, recognises and celebrates the enormous contribution that charities, voluntary groups and social enterprises make to the lives of countless people from across Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire.

Last year, more than 4,000 paraders, representing - 130 organisations - took part in the event which travels the length of Aberdeen’s Union Street watched by thousands of spectators. I n addition to third sector organisations, the parade also features cultural organisations, youth groups, sports clubs and music, dance and entertainment groups.
 
Registration is free thanks to the support of the business community without whose help the Celebrate Aberdeen events would not happen.
 
Katie Aldred-Dow one of the organisers of Celebrate Aberdeen, said: 

“As we enter a new decade, we’d like to see this year’s parade being bigger and better than ever before."

Katie, added: 

“The first parade took place in 2011 and the main objective now is the same as it has always been and that’s to recognise the contribution that these organisations make to all our lives.  The scope and diversity of participants grows each year and we celebrate each and every one of them.  We know however that there are many other organisations out there - large and small - which deserve to be recognised for what they do, and we would love to see them join us on the day.”
 
The Celebrate Aberdeen events are organised and run entirely by volunteers and planning for the 2020 events began at the end of last year. 

Since the first parade began in 2011, Celebrate Aberdeen has continued to flourish, and the parade now headlines a weekend of activities featuring live music and entertainment at venues across the city centre. 

In 2018, Celebrate Aberdeen launched the first Celebrate Aberdeen Awards to shine a light on organisations and individuals that make an outstanding contribution to society.

Do you work within the third sector in Aberdeen?  Do you want to parade with us on the last weekend of August?

Well get yourself to CelebrateAberdeen.org and fill out the application form.  Our group of people will select (hopefully) 130 applicants to come walk the length of Union Street from Holburn Junction straight the way to Castlegate.

The parade will inaugurate from Alford Place in the vicinity of Harlaw Academy.

Incidently, registration closes on Thursday 30 April 2020.

The weekend will comprise of performing arts from various locations across the city centre with the Great Aberdeen Run taking place on Sunday.  Will you manage to beat Travel Pete from Northsound's impressive time.

Celebrate Aberdeen is by volunteers for volunteers. 

​Police are investigating a burglary which took place overnight from the 15 December 2019 to the 16th on Beresford Road, Windermere.

At approximately 04:00 a business premises was broken into by a smashed window, before cash and alcohol valued at several hundred pounds was stolen from within.

Police are appealing for any witnesses, or anyone who is able to provide information, to contact 101 quoting log number 58 of Monday 16 December 2019.

Alternatively those who wish to remain anonymous should call CrimeStoppers on 0800555111. 

A man stabbed in Croydon on Sunday, 15 December 2019 has died.

Metropolitan Police were called at 21:18 to Drake Road, Croydon to reports of a man injured.

A 33-year-old-man from Croydon was found at the scene with a stab wound to his leg.

He was taken by the London Ambulance Service to a west London medical facility.  He later died on Tuesday, 17 December.

His family are aware and will subsequently give a formal identification in the next few days.

A post-mortem examination will be held in due course.

There have been no arrests at this stage and enquiries continue.

Detective Chief Inspector Mick Norman, from the Specialist Crime Command, is leading the investigation and has called for any witnesses to come forward.

DCI Norman, said: 

“A man has tragically lost his life in violent circumstances and we need those in the community to help us in any way they can."

DCI Norman, added:

"You can speak to my team in the strictest of confidence via the incident room on 0208 721 4005, or make use of anonymous methods such as CrimeStoppers.  The most important thing is that you tell us what you know, so please do make the call.”

Any witnesses or anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 101 or via Twitter @MetCC.  Please quote CAD 7166/15DEC.

Those who wish to remain anonymous can call CrimeStoppers on 0800555111. 

A man has been jailed after pleading guilty to a rape in central London.

43-year-old Mr. King of no fixed address was sentenced on Tuesday, 17 December 2019 at Southwark Crown Court to seven and a half years imprisonment in connection with a rape in 2007.

Detective Constable Dan Cooke, from Specialist Crime Unit, said:

“After being presented with the overwhelming evidence in this case, King pleaded guilty to rape.  What happened on that night 12 years ago has deeply affected the victim who must be commended for finding the confidence to come forward; she has been fully supported throughout this investigation."

DC Cooke, added:

“We would urge anybody who has been through a similar ordeal to get in-touch.  Today’s sentencing reflects that we will investigate allegations, no matter how much time has passed.”

In August 2007, King met a 25-year-old woman outside a nightclub in central London and took her to an address on Portland Place.  Here, he attacked and filmed her while she was unconscious.

King attempted to delete the footage but it was recovered by a third-party.  He was arrested but no further action was taken at the time.

As a result of further information received in January 2018, King was arrested.

​He was charged in September.

A 44-year-old woman has been charged in connection with a number of thefts from properties in the Fraserburgh area. 

The majority of these thefts occurred within the home addresses of elderly, vulnerable people within the community.

The incidents occurred between Friday, 25 October and Tuesday, 12 November (2019).

The woman is expected to appear at Peterhead Sheriff Court on Tuesday, 17 December 2019.

​Police Scotland, in Aberdeen, are appealing for information after a pedestrian was struck by a car in the centre of the city.

The incident happened at approximately 14:30 on Monday, 25 November 2019.

Powis Terrace at the junction with Bedford Road next to the traffic lights was the scene of the crime. 

A 66-year old man was hit by the car, which failed to stop.  Passers-by went to the aid of the man and he was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary by the Scottish Ambulance where he remains in a serious condition with leg and chest injuries.

Officers are appealing to witnesses who may have seen what happened.

A grey Lexus IS car, registration number SC06 XEL, struck the pedestrian and carried on towards the St. Machar area.

The Lexus was also seen a short time later in the Ashill Drive area of Aberdeen where it was abandoned after four men were seen leaving the vehicle.  It has been recovered by police and enquiries are ongoing to trace the driver and occupants.

Road Policing Inspector Steve Manson, said:

“It appears that the Lexus was being driven erratically prior to the incident and after being involved in the collision with the pedestrian it failed to stop.  The pedestrian suffered serious injuries and the driver made no attempt to stop and check on him.  We are appealing for anyone who saw the collision, or saw the Lexus before or after the incident, to get in touch. In particular, if you have dash-cam footage that can assist our enquiries then please contact us."

Those who can help should contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident 1967 of Monday, 25 November 2019.

Alternatively, those with details can anonymously contact, CrimeStoppers, on 0800 555 111.