Planned Engineering Works: Southeastern Railway Services Affected
Commuters travelling on Southeastern Railway services this weekend should be aware of planned engineering works that will impact train services on Saturday, March 16, and Sunday, March 17. The scheduled engineering works will result in cancellations, diversions, and replacement bus services on certain routes. Passengers are advised to plan their journeys accordingly and check for […]
A21 Closed in Sevenoaks Due to Welfare Concerns for Woman
The A21 motorway in Sevenoaks was temporarily closed for over three hours yesterday following welfare concerns for a woman in the area. Emergency services were alerted to the scene at 4:37 PM on March 15, 2024, after reports of welfare concerns for a person near the A21 in Sevenoaks. As a result, the A21 was […]
Shoreham RNLI Lifeboats Deployed to Locate Missing Person
On Friday night, Shoreham RNLI lifeboats sprang into action following reports of a missing person. The inshore lifeboat scoured the River Adur in Shoreham, while the all-weather lifeboat conducted a thorough shoreline search of the Widewater area in Lancing, alongside the Shoreham coastguard team. Thankfully, the search was called off after the missing person was […]
Witness Appeal After Serious Brighton Collision Incident
Police are appealing for witnesses following a collision in Ovingdean, Brighton, where a woman sustained serious injuries. The incident occurred on Tuesday, March 12, at approximately 8 p.m., when a Volkswagen Camper van collided with a stationary Smart car on the westbound carriageway of Marine Drive, between the Ovingdean roundabout and Brighton Marina. The driver […]
Emergency Response to Building Collapse in Hastings
Emergency services rushed to St Thomas’ Road in Hastings on Thursday evening after receiving reports of a building collapse that sent shockwaves through the community. East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service (ESFRS) was mobilised at 6:02 pm to the scene, where they found a structure teetering on the brink of further collapse. ESFRS teams, accompanied […]
Alert: Robbery in Wavertree, Information Seek by Merseyside Police
Merseyside Police are appealing for information after a violent robbery occurred in Wavertree during the early hours of Saturday, March 16. At approximately 12.45am a woman was assaulted and threatened by an assailant while walking down Wellington Road. The attacker forcibly threw her to the ground before stealing her handbag and mobile phone. However, the […]
High-Flying Incident in Brighton: Cherry Picker Strands Duo Mid-Air
In a “high-flying” incident on Kings Road, Brighton, a cherry picker decided it was time for a break, stranding two people in mid-air. The unexpected turn of events at 11:02 AM on March 14, 2024, drew curious glances and a few chuckles from onlookers East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service (ESFRS) came to the rescue […]
UK Spring Budget 2024: Balance Between Business Rates and Tax Cuts
Speculation surrounding the Chancellor’s spring budget has reached a fever pitch since the turn of the calendar year. Business leaders and owners across the country have been on tenterhooks, eagerly awaiting the announcements. For many, business rates were at the forefront of their minds. Several influential trade bodies even penned a joint letter to the […]
East Sussex Fire Service’s Safety Plea for Proper Battery Charging
East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service is issuing a safety plea to the public on the proper charging of batteries following a fire incident in an Eastbourne HMO. On the evening of Wednesday, 13 March 2024, at 7.27 pm, emergency crews were dispatched to a property on Whitley Road amid reports of a fire. Upon […]
Urgent Appeal: Sussex Police Investigate Rape and Sexual Offences
Sussex Police are urgently requesting public assistance as they delve into serious accusations of rape and sexual offenses involving women and children in the region. A critical investigation unfolded following a distressing report on December 28, where a woman alleged she was raped in a hotel room on September 26, 2023. Shane Gibbs, 34, known […]
Peacehaven Man Faces Charges for Threatening Incidents
In Peacehaven, a 54-year-old man, Andrew Sinclair of Trafalgar Close, faces charges after a series of disturbing incidents involving threatening verbal abuse. Between February 17 and March 8, authorities were alerted to three separate occurrences where Sinclair allegedly engaged in aggressive behaviour in public areas, targeting passersby with threatening words. Charged on March 12, Sinclair […]
Child Hospitalised After Being Hit by Car in Ramsgate
A child has been hospitalised after being struck by a car on Whitehall Road yesterday afternoon, leading to significant delays in the area. Emergency services, including police and paramedics, responded to the scene following reports of a collision between a child and a vehicle at approximately 3:15 PM on March 15, 2024. The child, whose […]
Man Dies Following Incident on Mullein Road in Bicester
The Thames Valley Police’s Major Crime Unit has issued an update regarding a tragic incident that occurred on Mullein Road in Bicester. On Wednesday, March 13, officers responded to reports of a man found with serious injuries at a residence in the area. Despite the efforts of paramedics from the South Central Ambulance Service, the […]
London Boroughs Set to Increase Council Tax: Find Out How Much Yours Will Rise
London residents are bracing themselves for an increase in council tax as many authorities across the city plan to raise fees starting April. The rise in council tax comes as the government has permitted councils to increase tax rates by over 5%, leading to potentially significant hikes for some homeowners. Home insurance experts at Quotezone.co.uk […]
