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The Sun
11-08-2025
- General
- The Sun
Dozens of firefighters battle ‘significant' blaze ripping through Meriden rubbish plant as locals told ‘avoid the area'
DOZENS of firefighters are battling a huge blaze tearing through a rubbish plant in Meriden – with locals warned to stay away. The fire broke out just after 4pm today at a waste management facility on Cornets End Lane, Meriden Depot, Coventry. 1 Emergency crews rushed to the scene as thick smoke rose from the site. Around 60 firefighters, nine fire engines, two brigade response vehicles and a hydraulic aerial platform were deployed to tackle the flames, which were tearing through three quarters of the 80-metre by 40-metre building. A specialist high-volume water pumping unit was also sent to the scene. A spokesperson said: 'We were called to a significant fire involving a large building at a waste management facility in Meriden. "Crews are working hard to protect the rest of the building, and liaising closely with on-site staff to bring the incident to a safe conclusion.' As of 6pm, the incident was still ongoing. No injuries have been reported. Locals have been urged to avoid the area while crews continue to work. is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video.
BBC News
11-08-2025
- Climate
- BBC News
'Significant' Meriden waste depot blaze fought by 50 firefighters
About 50 firefighters have been dealing with a fire at a waste were called to a "significant fire" that had spread across three-quarters of the large building in Meriden, West Midlands Fire Service fire engines, two 4x4 vehicles and a hydraulic aerial platform were still at the fire off Cornets End Lane at 18:00 BST on Monday, with a specialist high volume water pumping fire service said the blaze broke out just after 16:00 BST and there were no reports of anyone being hurt. Fire teams were working hard to protect the rest of the building, which was about 80m (260ft) by 40m (130ft), and liaising closely with on-site staff, a fire service spokesman said. Follow BBC Coventry & Warwickshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
BBC News
11-08-2025
- BBC News
Coventry man jailed for sex attacks over decades on two girls and a woman
A man has been jailed for a string of sex attacks against two girls and a woman over several decades, including one who died in 1995 and never reported Cockerill, 67, of Elwy Circle, Ash Green, Coventry, was found guilty of the sex offences at Warwick Crown Court in he was sentenced, police said his victims included a girl aged between nine and 14 in the Meriden area, who he assaulted throughout the 1970s and another girl who he attacked in Coventry, between 2016 and 2022, when she was under 13 years old . Officers said that, during the investigation, a further victim was identified who was in her 40s at the time but she died before the offence came to light. Det Con James Manders said it showed that "in certain circumstances, a victim need not necessarily even be alive for us to obtain a conviction".He said officers worked to gather evidence even though 30 years had passed since the woman died and she had never reported the crime to Con Manders said the Crown Prosecution Service decided to go forward with the case because of statements made by living witnesses about the victim - and because Cockerill had disclosed details of the crime to them. Cockerill was found guilty of three counts of sexual assault on a girl under 13 by touching, two counts of indecent assault on a girl under the age of 14 and one count of indecent assault of a female over 16 years of was jailed earlier this month for seven years, given a 10-year restraining order for one victim and a 15-year Sexual Harm Prevention will remain on the sex offenders' register for life. Follow BBC Coventry & Warwickshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Yahoo
05-07-2025
- Yahoo
Two men sent to hospital after overnight CT shooting
The New Haven Police Department said they are investigating a double shooting that occurred early Saturday morning. At around 2:55 a.m. officers were deployed to the area of Crown Street and Temple Street for a reported double shooting, police said. A 22-year-old man from Meriden and a 20-year-old man from Bristol suffered non-life-threatening injuries. This shooting remains under investigation, according to police. No further details have been released. Stephen Underwood can be reached at sunderwood@
Yahoo
01-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Police: Person stabbed twice rushed to CT hospital; case under investigation
A person was who suffered two stab wounds late Saturday night in Meriden was hospitalized, according to the Meriden Police Department. Meriden police responded to an assault in progress shortly after 11 p.m. in the area of the 100 block of Willow Street. Police found a victim with two stab wounds. Police said the victim was transported to Hartford Hospital. The incident remains under investigated by Meriden Police detectives and anyone with information should contact Det. Daniel McKenna at dmckenna@ or (203) 630-6284.
