Mieka Smiles

Middlesbrough

Assistant News Editor at Daily Express

Long-time journalist. Assistant News Editor for @Daily_Express. All views my own. 📧 [email protected]

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Tommy Robinson loses appeal to shorten 18 month prison sentence

1 week ago | express.co.uk | Mieka Smiles

The far right activist is currently in jail for contempt of court. 10:44, Wed, Apr 16, 2025 | UPDATED: 10:45, Wed, Apr 16, 2025 Link copied Bookmark Tommy Robinson has lost his appeal against an 18-month prison sentence. The far right activist was jailed last year after admitting breaches of a High Court order made in 2021. We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story.
Worksop explosion: Murder arrest made after death and multiple homes damaged

1 week ago | express.co.uk | Mieka Smiles

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a fatal house explosion. Emergency services were called to John Street in Worksop at 7.39pm on Saturday evening. The explosion damaged multiple homes and cars in Nottinghamshire. David Howard, 53, was found in the rubble and was declared dead at the scene. We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story.
Horror as dead body found next to major UK motorway

1 week ago | express.co.uk | Mieka Smiles |Kris Boratyn

Police have launched an investigation after officers were called out to a field next to the motorway. 09:06, Tue, Apr 15, 2025 | UPDATED: 09:09, Tue, Apr 15, 2025 Link copied Bookmark A man has been tragically found dead in a field near the M60 motorway. Police have launched an investigation after officers were called out to a field near to Sandgate Road, in Whitefield, at 10.45am on Monday morning, April 14.
Horror as dead body found next to major UK motorway

1 week ago | msn.com | Mieka Smiles |Kris Boratyn

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Bomb squad at Student Loans centre over 'suspicious package'

1 week ago | msn.com | Mieka Smiles |Kris Boratyn

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Darlington evacuation LIVE: Bomb squad at Student Loans centre over 'suspicious package'

1 week ago | express.co.uk | Mieka Smiles |Kris Boratyn

Darlington evacuation LIVE: Bomb squad at Student Loans centre over 'suspicious package'Police are on the scene and a cordon has been put in place. By Mieka Smiles, News Reporter, Kris Boratyn, Audience Writer 13:36, Mon, Apr 14, 2025 | UPDATED: 13:37, Mon, Apr 14, 2025 Link copied Bookmark live The building is located at Lingfield Point in Darlington and police are currently on the scene.
Darlington evacuation LIVE: Bomb squad at Student Loans centre over 'suspicious package'

1 week ago | kamumedya.com | Mieka Smiles

Police are on the scene and a cordon has been put in place. By Mieka Smiles, News Reporter 13:28, Mon, Apr 14, 2025 | UPDATED: 13:29, Mon, Apr 14, 2025 The building is located at Lingfield Point in Darlington and police are currently on the scene. (Image: Express) Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time.
M6 LIVE: Motorway closed after huge lorry fire threatening rush hour chaos

1 week ago | kamumedya.com | Mieka Smiles

liveThe M6 motorway had been closed following a lorry fire (Image: MEN)A stretch of the M6 has been closed following a huge lorry fire with traffic quickly mounting. The M6 was closed in both directions by 2.30am today (April 14). Fire crews dealt with a blaze between junctions 22 at Winwick and 23 for the East Lancs Road. This is a live blog. Please follow below for updates. Good morning. We will be bringing you all the latest on the M6 fire as the situation unfolds. Mieka.
M6 LIVE: Motorway closed after huge lorry fire threatening rush hour chaos

1 week ago | express.co.uk | Mieka Smiles

M6 LIVE: Motorway closed after huge lorry fire threatening rush hour chaosThe M6 has been closed in both directions and traffic on the major motorway is mounting. By Mieka Smiles, News Reporter 06:53, Mon, Apr 14, 2025 | UPDATED: 06:53, Mon, Apr 14, 2025 Link copied Bookmark The M6 motorway had been closed following a lorry fire (Image: MEN)A stretch of the M6 has been closed following a huge lorry fire with traffic quickly mounting.
London mosque stabbing sees police rush to Greenwich street

1 week ago | express.co.uk | Mieka Smiles |Kris Boratyn

Police have rushed to the scene after a stabbing outside a mosque in London. A man in his 30s has been taken to hospital after the attack outside the Greenwich Islamic Centre in Plumstead Road at around 1pm today. A spokesperson for Metropolitan Police said: "Police were called to reports of a stabbing in Plumstead Road, SE18, at around 13:00hrs on Friday, 11 April. "Officers attended alongside the London Ambulance Service. One man in his 30s was taken to hospital for stab wounds.