RMT calls 24 hours strike action after rejecting “paltry” Network Rail offer
On Wednesday, July 27, railway workers will go on strike once more over job security, pay, and working conditions. The 24-hour strike comes after Network Rail made a 4-percentage-point offer in the first year, followed by a possible 4-percentage-point offer in the second year, contingent on RMT members accepting all attacks on their terms […]
As part of its many sustainability initiatives, Network Rail has planted 35 trees at a graffiti hotspot in London in the hopes of acting …
This is the first time that Network Rail has used ecological measures to prevent graffiti and vandalism. The tree planting at the Bermondsey Dive Under – a junction where one set of rail lines tunnels beneath another – will not only improve the visual experience for passengers and local residents but will also contribute to […]
As part of its many sustainability initiatives, Network Rail has planted 35 trees at a graffiti hotspot in London in the hopes of acting as a deterrent to vandals while also improving natural habitats in the area
This is the first time that Network Rail has used ecological measures to prevent graffiti and vandalism. The tree planting at the Bermondsey Dive Under – a junction where one set of rail lines tunnels beneath another – will not only improve the visual experience for passengers and local residents but will also contribute to […]
Two rescued from sinking speedboat off Margate
Around 10 p.m. last night (Monday 11 July), the UK Coastguard received a call from relatives of the occupants of a 12ft outboard-powered speedboat reporting that their craft appeared to be in difficulty and was clinging to the tide gauge beacon about half a mile off Margate harbour.Margate’s D class inshore lifeboat was dispatched to […]
Catherine Richardson, 71, has been reported missing from Cuckfield, near Haywards Heath, and police are very concerned for her well-being.
She was last seen around 7 p.m. on Monday, July 11, near her South Street home.Catherine is white, 5’2″ tall, and extremely slim. She has shoulder-length greying blonde hair and was last seen wearing a yellow blouse and blue jeans.Her behaviour is out of character, and if anyone sees Catherine or knows where she is, […]
Officers are looking for witnesses after an Ashford robbery Police have arrested two people
Witnesses are being sought in connection with a robbery in Ashford that resulted in the arrest of two people. A man in his 70s had his phone stolen around 4.20pm on Sunday, July 3, 2022. The victim was walking down High Street near the intersection with North Street when he was shoved in the […]
Officers are looking for witnesses after an Ashford robbery Police have arrested two people
Witnesses are being sought in connection with a robbery in Ashford that resulted in the arrest of two people. A man in his 70s had his phone stolen around 4.20pm on Sunday, July 3, 2022. The victim was walking down High Street near the intersection with North Street when he was shoved in the […]
Officers are looking for witnesses after an Ashford robbery Police have arrested two people – (ID 528958)
Witnesses are being sought in connection with a robbery in Ashford that resulted in the arrest of two people. A man in his 70s had his phone stolen around 4.20pm on Sunday, July 3, 2022. The victim was walking down High Street near the intersection with North Street when he was shoved in the […]
Officers are looking for witnesses after an Ashford robbery Police have arrested two people
Witnesses are being sought in connection with a robbery in Ashford that resulted in the arrest of two people. A man in his 70s had his phone stolen around 4.20pm on Sunday, July 3, 2022. The victim was walking down High Street near the intersection with North Street when he was shoved in the […]
Heart-breaking words from the family of a 26-year-old man who died in a fatal collision
“We are deeply saddened to announce Greg’s passing on Sunday, July 10, 2022.” He was a beloved son, brother, and friend to many.” We’d like to thank the emergency services and passers-by who came to his aid and were with him as he died.“At this very difficult time, we as a family are very grateful […]
The 76-year-old victim was followed into a bank on Harrow Road on Tuesday, 3 May, around 12:20pm, where he withdrew a large sum of money …
Police have released images of three people they want to identify in connection with the theft of a large sum of money from an elderly man by a group of pickpockets.The 76-year-old victim was followed into a bank on Harrow Road on Tuesday, 3 May, around 12:20pm, where he withdrew a large sum of money […]
The 76-year-old victim was followed into a bank on Harrow Road on Tuesday, 3 May, around 12:20pm, where he withdrew a large sum of money to pay his plumber
Police have released images of three people they want to identify in connection with the theft of a large sum of money from an elderly man by a group of pickpockets.The 76-year-old victim was followed into a bank on Harrow Road on Tuesday, 3 May, around 12:20pm, where he withdrew a large sum of money […]
The 76-year-old victim was followed into a bank on Harrow Road on Tuesday, 3 May, around 12:20pm, where he withdrew a large sum of money to pay his plumber
Police have released images of three people they want to identify in connection with the theft of a large sum of money from an elderly man by a group of pickpockets.The 76-year-old victim was followed into a bank on Harrow Road on Tuesday, 3 May, around 12:20pm, where he withdrew a large sum of money […]
A man in his forties died after becoming entangled in the water off the coast of Co Clare
At around 9.30pm IST last night, emergency services were called to Fanore Beach to assist two people swimming.One swimmer made it to shore, but the other remained in the water.The Irish Coast Guard Rescue 115 Helicopter was dispatched from Shannon to assist, as were the Doolin Coast Guard and the Aran Islands RNLI.The man was flown […]
After rejecting Labour’s bid for a Commons vote yesterday, which could have triggered a general election, the government has tabled a confidence motion in itself
A vote will be held on Monday to determine whether “this House has confidence in Her Majesty’s government.”The vote was announced as Boris Johnson and Keir Starmer faced off at PMQs, the prime minister’s first since announcing his resignation and his second last before leaving the role.Labour MP Chris Bryant called Mr Johnson a “coward” on […]
After rejecting Labour’s bid for a Commons vote yesterday, which could have triggered a general election, the government has tabled a con…
A vote will be held on Monday to determine whether “this House has confidence in Her Majesty’s government.”The vote was announced as Boris Johnson and Keir Starmer faced off at PMQs, the prime minister’s first since announcing his resignation and his second last before leaving the role.Labour MP Chris Bryant called Mr Johnson a “coward” on […]
The National Crime Agency has arrested four men in east and south London as part of a people-smuggling investigation
This morning, officers conducted a series of coordinated raids on a criminal organisation suspected of using lorries to transport migrants into the UK. A 39-year-old man, thought to be the group’s senior member, was arrested in Dagenham on suspicion of conspiring to facilitate illegal immigration. Three men were also arrested on suspicion […]
The National Crime Agency has arrested four men in east and south London as part of a people-smuggling investigation
This morning, officers conducted a series of coordinated raids on a criminal organisation suspected of using lorries to transport migrants into the UK. A 39-year-old man, thought to be the group’s senior member, was arrested in Dagenham on suspicion of conspiring to facilitate illegal immigration. Three men were also arrested on suspicion […]
