Ten fire crews battle block of flats ablaze in North London
About 20 people have been evacuated from their homes after a large fire broke out at a block of flats in north London. [block_2] The London Fire Brigade said 70 firefighters and 10 engines were sent to tackle the blaze on Acacia Road, Wood Green.
Police investigating the murder of two children have arrested a man
Homicide detectives investigating the death of two children in Ilford have arrested a man on suspicion of murder. [block_2] The 40-year-old man was arrested on Wednesday, 29 April at a London hospital where he is currently receiving treatment. He remains in hospital under police guard.
20,000 stranded Brits returning to the UK from South Asia on UK charter flights
[block_2] More than 20,000 British travellers, on 83 Government charter flights, will return to the UK from across South Asia by 7 May.
Kent And Sussex Air ambulance called to Bearsted
Kent And Sussex Air ambulance called to Bearsted The life saving Kent and Sussex air ambulance has called into action after a pensioner had a serious fall in Bearsted on the outskirts of Maidstone in Kent on Wednesday evening. [block_2]
Three teenagers have been locked up after they atttempted to rob a cab driver
Three teenagers have been sentenced to a combined total of nine-and- a-half years detention after they attempted to rob a private hire driver, who was stabbed in the leg. [block_2] Appearing at Wood Green Crown Court on Wednesday, 29 April, was a 16-year-old boy , who is the last of the three to be sentenced in connection with this investigation. […]
A suspected burglar is to appear in court in connection with the theft of cigarettes from a Ramsgate post office
A suspected burglar is to appear in court in connection with the theft of cigarettes from a Ramsgate post office. [block_2] Kent Police was called after a burglary took place in the High Street premises during the early hours of Sunday 19 April 2020. A quantity of cigarettes was reported stolen from the building.
A Folkestone man has been charged with arson after a police car was set on fire while officers attended an emergency call
[block_2] A Folkestone man has been charged with arson after a police car was set on fire while officers attended an emergency call.
A man identified by forensics has been arrested for allegedly spitting at a bus driver
A man identified by forensics has been arrested for allegedly spitting at a bus driver. [block_2] At around 1.10am on Wednesday, 25 March, a man boarded a bus on Broadway in Bexleyheath.
Swindon man given a jail sentence of 12-and-a-half years after recklessly infecting three women with HIV
A Swindon man has today been sentenced after pleading guilty to three counts of recklessly infecting three women with HIV. [block_2] John Nehemiah Rodney, 60, previously of Toothill, appeared via live video link at Bristol Crown Court today.
Swindon man given a jail sentence of 12-and-a-half years after recklessly infecting three women with HIV
Swindon man given a jail sentence of 12-and-a-half years after recklessly infecting three women with HIV A Swindon man has today been sentenced after pleading guilty to three counts of recklessly infecting three women with HIV. John Nehemiah Rodney, 60, previously of Toothill, appeared via live video link at Bristol Crown Court today. He was given […]
Whirlpool to recall a further 55,000 washing machines
Whirlpool has identified a further 21 models to be added to its list of recalled washing machines. The company estimates this will affect up to 55,000 machines in addition to more than 500,000 originally identified. [block_2] In light of Coronavirus, Whirlpool has today set out the measures that will apply during the recall to ensure […]
Home Secretary announces visa extensions for frontline health and care workers
[block_2] Free visa extensions will be automatically granted to more crucial overseas health and care workers, the Home Secretary has announced today.
Police are appealing for witnesses and information following a stabbing in Camberwell
Police are appealing for witnesses and information following a stabbing in Camberwell. [block_2] Officers were called at 4:47pm on Monday, 20 April to Neate Street, SE5, to reports of a man with stab wounds.
Jet ski stolen from Ramsgate property
Kent Police is appealing for information following the reported theft of a jet ski from Manston, near Ramsgate. [block_2]
New UK deaths announced on April 29th 2020 of 445 of COVID19
New UK deaths announced April 29th 2020 [block_2] Total number of deaths for each nation (28/04/2020)
Detectives investigating NHS Worker murder appeal release image of vehicle
Detectives investigating the murder of David Gomoh in Newham are releasing an image of a vehicle found abandoned after his murder as they work to trace his killers. [block_2] David Gomoh, who was aged 24 and had earned a marketing degree from London Southbank University, was stabbed to death at around 10.25pm on Sunday, 26 […]
Detectives investigating NHS Worker murder appeal release image of vehicle
Detectives investigating NHS Worker murder appeal release image of vehicle Detectives investigating the murder of David Gomoh in Newham are releasing an image of a vehicle found abandoned after his murder as they work to trace his killers. David Gomoh, who was aged 24 and had earned a marketing degree from London Southbank University, was […]
Intercity Express Train named after Captain Tom Moore
We are delighted to reveal that Great South western railway new Intercity Express Train 800025 has been named Captain Tom Moore this morning for his remarkable fundraising achievements during #COVID19. This follows a huge amount of requests from staff and members of the public for him to be recognised.