Tonight is the eve of the Battle of the Somme.
As darkness fell on 30 June 1916, thousands of British soldiers sat in the trenches.
Some cleaned their rifles.
Some wrote one last letter home.
Some tried to sleep.
Many wondered what tomorrow would bring.
None of them knew that for so many, it would be their last night on Earth.
At dawn on 1 July 1916, they climbed from the trenches and into one of the bloodiest battles in British military history.
Tonight, 110 years later, we remember not just those who fell on the first day, but every soldier who fought at the Somme.
They were sons.
Brothers.
Fathers.
Friends.
Tomorrow, we remember them.
🌺 Lest We Forget.
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🚨 MISSING | Holly now missing for three months.
The family of missing woman, Holly Collinson, have issued an emotional plea, urging Holly to make contact and let them know she is safe.
Holly, aged 29, was reported missing by her family in Leicestershire on Friday 10 April.
Prior to being reported missing, Holly had travelled to Cornwall – specifically the Newquay area.
She has now been missing for three months.
Family appeal:
Holly’s family have said the following: “Holly wherever you are, please try and get in touch. We miss you more and more every day. We are so worried and at our wits end about you wondering if you're safe and well.
“We love you so much and dearly hope we hear your voice and see you very soon. No matter what we are always here for you. We will never give up hope that you are found. you are forever in our prayers. Love always, your Mum and Dad.”
Description:
Holly is described as a white female, of a slim build, 5ft 7ins tall, and has blue eyes and long dark hair. Holly is known to change her hairstyle and colour.
Previously, Holly had a long black/pink/red/plum-coloured dreadlocks.
On one of the last sightings of Holly she was wearing a black coat Gillet, dark trousers, a short sleeve black Adidas shirt, and had straight dark hair with the upper half of the hair plum to red in colour and darker on the bottom half which was below shoulder length.
She may also now be using a crutch to assist her.
Royal Cornwall Hospital:
Holly was last seen leaving Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro on 31 March at between 9am and 11am.
She was wearing a hospital gown, a green jumper and trainers with black and yellow bags underneath used as socks. She had a white plastic bags with her and a black Takamine acoustic guitar.
We anticipate that Holly may have changed her clothing after leaving the hospital.
After leaving hospital we believe Holly boarded a bus carrying her guitar and a hospital crutch, wearing the bags under her shoes and carrying a clear bag of belongings.
Holly is known to travel using Cornwall’s bus network.
Truro sighting:
The day prior to Holly attending Royal Cornwall Hospital, she is seen on CCTV in Tregolls Road, Truro having come via a stop at St. Columb Road.
She is wearing large, shaped sunglasses, blue Jeans, a large black cap, carrying a black guitar and a light-coloured canvas type handbag.
Holly was also believed to be carrying a guitar. This is described as a black Takamine electric acoustic guitar, identifiable feature being this was missing a battery pack leaving a four 4inch hole at the topside of the guitar.
The investigation so far:
Police Staff Investigator Joanne Wilson said: “Sadly, Holly has now been missing for three whole months.
“We have made a number of appeals over this time which have helped us piece together her last known movements and I would like to thank the public for their help so far.
“Unfortunately, we still don’t know where Holly is now. It is possible she headed for Newquay again after she left the hospital and we would ask that if anyone has any information which they haven’t already shared with us, then we’d be very grateful to hear any further detail however small.
“Holly is a confident and vivacious young woman who is a talented musician. She makes friends easily and enjoys meeting people. We know she was in the hamlet of Idles on 30th March in the early hours at 3.30am when she knocked on a door of a local property for help.
“She was cold and had no shoes on her feet. She went to Treliske Hospital at that time and thereafter her movements are unknown. We would like to hear from anyone who may have seen her on the bus leaving Treliske towards Newquay at just after 11am on 30th March.
“If anyone who has any information on her whereabouts or her travels on or after 30th or 31st March are encouraged to call in on 101 quoting 50260109918.”
Devon and Cornwall Police.
Private Robert Lock. Killed in action 7 October 1916. His body was lost.
The remains of a soldier were found in October 2022 which were confirmed to be those of Robert. He was buried with full military honours this afternoon at Warlencourt British Cemetery, Somme.
Not forgotten.
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🚨 URGENT: Child welfare concern at Greenwich Train Station – Please share widely 🚨
Yesterday (Monday 29th June) at Greenwich train station, a man was seen aggressively dragging a young girl (approx. 10 years old) by her hair in public.
The same girl was later seen sitting on his lap.
The witness immediately contacted British Transport Police and TFL. They have the photo, the man’s description, and are reviewing CCTV.
If you know this man - please distance yourself and let the police handle it.
Behind closed doors, behaviour like this can be far worse.
A couple walked straight past and said nothing. Let’s not be bystanders.
The witness wants this message out:
“If you know him, tell him the guy on the train pointing and calling him a wanker via hand signals saw exactly what you did. I’m not okay with child abuse.”
This little girl could be in danger - she may be autistic, non-verbal, or even at risk of abduction.
Every share helps get this in front of the right people who might recognise them.
✅ Police are already on it.
✅ Please share on local Greenwich groups, Facebook, X, WhatsApp, Instagram - anywhere it can reach people in the area.
Together we look out for kids when they can’t protect themselves.
#Greenwich #ChildSafety #SeeSomethingSaySomething #BTP
Shabir Ahmed was convicted for 30 counts of child rape.
The idea that he could soon be walking the streets of Rochdale again is abhorrent.
If the law doesn't allow us to deport people like this, then the law is clearly wrong. The Government must change it.