Lewis Adams

England

Journalist at BBC

Journalist for the East of England @BBCnews. ex senior crime reporter @thegazette | [email protected]

Articles

Harlow fire-risk flats were evacuated after owner's 'inaction'

19 hours ago | bbc.com | Lewis Adams |Ian Puckey

Fire-risk flats evacuated after owner's 'inaction'Lewis Adams & Ian PuckeyStuart Woodward/BBCFamilies had to be evacuated from a block of flats after lengthy inaction from its owner caused it to become a fire risk, a senior firefighter said. The emergency intervention at Redstone House, Harlow, led to those affected being placed in temporary accommodation since 7 May.
Essex Police must do more on anti-social behaviour

19 hours ago | bbc.com | Lewis Adams

Force missed chances to stop anti-social behaviourLewis AdamsEssex PoliceA report found Essex Police was facing "operational challenges" due to fundingEssex Police missed opportunities to stop anti-social behaviour by failing to record where crimes had occurred, a report found. It meant victims were not always given the support they needed, according to His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Service (HMICFRS).
Brentwood manager used stolen work cash to fund lavish holidays

1 day ago | bbc.com | Lewis Adams

Woman who stole £189k from her employer is jailedLewis AdamsEssex PoliceAnita Mirmohammadi holidayed in Turkey, Mexico and Dubai after stealing from her employerA woman who shopped at Harrods and Selfridges and went on long-haul holidays after stealing £189,000 from her employer has been jailed. Finance manager Anita Mirmohammadi also spent money at Mercedes-Benz and had dental work done at a Harley Street clinic in London, police said.
Harlow Council feeling pressure of housing Londoners, leader says

2 days ago | bbc.com | Lewis Adams

'Housing Londoners is heaping pressure on council'Lewis AdamsShaun Whitmore/BBCHousing people from London put an Essex town under "massive pressure", a council leader claimed. Dan Swords said Harlow Council was being beaten to temporary accommodation in the new town by London boroughs with more money. It meant there was less shelter available for homeless people from Harlow, the Conservative said. He vowed to take a "robust and firm" approach in accepting homeless applications from the capital.
Lampard Inquiry told people still dying avoidable deaths in Essex

2 days ago | bbc.com | Lewis Adams

People still dying avoidable deaths, inquiry toldLewis AdamsStuart WoodwardReporting fromLampard InquiryPA MediaThe Lampard Inquiry heard lessons were not being learned about deaths at NHS trustsRepeated failures in mental health care have seen "avoidable deaths" continue in places people should be safe, an inquiry has heard. The Lampard Inquiry is analysing the deaths of more than 2,000 patients under NHS care in Essex between 2000 and 2023.
Lampard Inquiry told people still dying avoidable deaths in Essex

2 days ago | bbc.co.uk | Lewis Adams |Stuart Woodward

Image source, PA MediaImage caption, The Lampard Inquiry heard lessons were not being learned about deaths at NHS trustsRepeated failures in mental health care have seen "avoidable deaths" continue in places people should be safe, an inquiry has heard. The Lampard Inquiry is analysing the deaths of more than 2,000 patients under NHS care in Essex between 2000 and 2023.
Harlow MP's concern over homes built in converted office blocks

4 days ago | bbc.co.uk | Lewis Adams

Image source, Matt Knight/BBCImage caption, Terminus House is one of Harlow's most imposing office block transformationsQuestions must be asked about the suitability of housing people in converted office blocks, an MP said. They lived in one of 12 former office blocks that were transformed into 1,000 homes in the town under permitted development rules. Labour MP Chris Vince said it was "absolutely a concern" that more people could lose their homes due to the "quick fix" builds.
Reform UK councillor 'honoured' to lead Northamptonshire council

4 days ago | bbc.com | Lewis Adams

Councillor 'honoured' to lead local authorityLewis AdamsBBC News, NorthamptonshireLaura Coffey/BBCMartin Griffiths, right, will have his position confirmed at a meeting on 22 MayA newly elected councillor said it was an "honour and a privilege" to be chosen to lead a local authority. Griffiths, who once led the now defunct Wellingborough Borough Council as a Conservative, will have his position confirmed on 22 May.
Harlow MP's concern over homes built in converted office blocks

4 days ago | bbc.com | Lewis Adams

MP's concern over homes in converted office blocksLewis AdamsMatt Knight/BBCTerminus House is one of Harlow's most imposing office block transformationsQuestions must be asked about the suitability of housing people in converted office blocks, an MP said. They lived in one of 12 former office blocks that were transformed into 1,000 homes in the town under permitted development rules.
Police appeal to solve Sabrina Brett's murder near Milton Keynes

5 days ago | bbc.com | Lewis Adams

New appeal to solve murder of teenager in 1995Lewis AdamsBBC News, BuckinghamshireTVPJoseph Brett launched the fresh appeal with Sabrina's sister, Pauline Nimmo, and father, Noel BrettDetectives investigating the murder of a teenage girl 30 years ago have made a new appeal for information. Sabrina Brett was found dead in the Grand Union Canal in Stoke Hammond, near Milton Keynes, on 11 May 1995.