SSE smart meters say customers have been charged £42,000 for a day’s worth of energy

SSE customers wonder if they have been April Fooled as smart meters say they have been charged £42,000 for a day’s worth of energy Thousands of SSE customers woke up to huge charges on their smart meters Some thought it could be an April Fool’s joke, as sums reached nearly £42,000  The energy company confirmed … Read more

SSE smart meters say customers have been charged £42,000 for a day’s worth of energy

SSE customers wonder if they have been April Fooled as smart meters say they have been charged £42,000 for a day’s worth of energy Thousands of SSE customers woke up to huge charges on their smart meters Some thought it could be an April Fool’s joke, as sums reached nearly £42,000  The energy company confirmed … Read more

Suppliers charged up to 14p a day to rent out smart meters

The true cost of having a smart meter has been unmasked and it suggests the potential savings households are claimed they could make are offset by these hidden charges. Energy providers have to pay several companies when providing smart meters to customers, known as Meter Asset Providers. Rent can be as much as 14p a … Read more

Boyfriend of missing Briton Sarm Heslop was charged with obstructing law enforcement

The boyfriend of missing Briton Sarm Heslop was charged with obstructing law enforcement agents who boarded his yacht hours after she vanished in the US Virgin Islands, it has been revealed. Ryan Bane, 44, was handed a citation – not a criminal record – for refusing to allow the US Coast Guard onto his yacht, … Read more

Woman, 37, is charged with murder of newborn baby boy whose body was found in Hampshire woodland 

Woman, 37, is charged with murder of newborn baby boy whose body was found in Hampshire woodland The tiny newborn baby boy was discovered in woodland in Hampshire in 2020 Investigating police officers arrested Silipa Keresi, 37, from Pylewell Road, Hythe Keresi was also arrested last year but released on bail as inquiries continued  By … Read more

Two metal detectorists charged with theft after discovering 1,000 Iron Age gold coins in Essex

Two metal detectorists in their 60s are charged with theft after discovering 1,000 Iron Age gold coins worth ‘more than million pounds’ in Essex Couple in their 60s charged after discovery of 1,000 Iron Age gold coins in Essex Shane Wood and Kim Holman are accused of failing to declare the treasure haul Wood, from … Read more

Man, 31, is charged with murder after 21-year-old victim was stabbed to death in London

Man, 31, is charged with murder after 21-year-old victim was stabbed to death in west London Shaddai Smith, 31, was charged with murder, wounding with intent and burglary Renato Geci, 21, died on Monday after being found seriously injured in Hounslow Police found second man with stab wounds who has been released from hospital Smith, … Read more

Serving police officer and former constable with West Midlands Police both charged with misconduct

Serving police officer and former constable with West Midlands Police both charged with misconduct over ‘relationships with women on duties’ Charges authorised against PC Anthony Ritchie and ex-officer Steven Walters  Ritchie, 43, alleged to have formed an inappropriate relationship with a woman Walters, 52, engaged in sexual activity with a woman during course of his … Read more

Two girls, aged 13 and 15, charged with murder in attempted carjacking of UberEats driver

Two girls, aged 13 and 15, have been arrested on charges of felony murder in Washington DC after police say they attempted to carjack an UberEats driver, resulting in a rollover crash that killed the man. The incident took place in the 1200 block of Van Street SE near the Nationals Park just after 4.30pm … Read more

Pair charged with killing woman with Down’s syndrome by neglect after she was found starved to death

Pair are charged with killing woman, 24, with Down’s syndrome by neglect after she was found starved to death with horrendous scabies infection Deborah Leitch had Down’s Syndrome and was found dead at house in Blackpool Post mortem examination gave cause of death as severe emaciation and neglect Six people were arrested in connection to … Read more