Air Ambulance Lands in Cheriton Following Incident
An air ambulance landed in Cheriton near Folkestone this afternoon following an incident near Martello House on Shearway Road. Emergency services were called to the area at around 4:30pm, with reports indicating a serious situation prompted the air ambulance’s arrival. The office block where the helicopter landed is believed to be used by the UK […]
Appeal for Help to Find Missing 14-Year-Old Teenager from Gillingham
Kent Police are appealing for the public’s assistance in locating a 14-year-old girl reported missing from Gillingham. Jessica Vidgen was last seen in the Brompton area of Gillingham at approximately 5pm on Friday, January 24, 2025. Her family and officers are growing increasingly concerned for her welfare. A police spokesperson said, “We are concerned for […]
Police Car Involved in Collision with Another Vehicle in Ilford
A police car and another vehicle were involved in a collision in Ilford on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at around 9:30pm. The incident occurred on Horns Road, with officers attending the scene alongside the London Ambulance Service and the London Fire Brigade. [block_2] According to a Metropolitan Police spokesperson, the driver of the other vehicle, […]
NatWest to Close 53 Bank Branches in 2025 – Check the Full List to See if Your Local Branch is Affected
NatWest has announced the closure of 53 bank branches across the UK in 2025, following a growing trend of customers opting for online banking. The closures are part of the bank’s strategy to respond to the increasing shift towards digital services, which has seen over 80% of active current account holders using online banking. This […]
SP Manweb Engineers Restore Power to Over 21,000 Customers Following Storm Éowyn
SP Manweb engineers have successfully restored power to over 21,000 customers affected by Storm Éowyn, which brought some of the strongest winds in decades to parts of the UK. However, as of today, 1,245 customers are still without power, with efforts ongoing to bring electricity back to them. [block_2] While significant progress has been made, […]
Appeal for Public’s Help to Find Missing 15-Year-Old Girl from Dartford
Kent Police are appealing for the public’s help in locating a missing 15-year-old girl from Dartford. Lola Shenstone was last seen in the Stone area of Dartford at approximately 10:30am on Friday, January 24, 2025. Police are growing increasingly concerned for her well-being and are asking anyone with information on her whereabouts to come forward. […]
Man Arrested in Connection with 2024 Stabbing Death of Okechukwu Iweha
A 29-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the stabbing death of Okechukwu Iweha, 46, who died after being attacked in Worcester Avenue, N17 on April 7, 2024. The incident, which has remained under investigation for months, has now seen significant progress following the arrest of the suspect. [block_2] Devon Brown, of no fixed […]
Four Teenagers Arrested on Suspicion of Robbery in Stratford
Four teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of robbery following an incident at Stratford Station yesterday. British Transport Police were called to the station after reports of a robbery involving two mobile phones and a jacket. Officers arrived at the scene and, after making swift inquiries, arrested three suspects on the spot. A fourth teenager […]
Baby Hospitalised After Unmarked Police Car Crashes Into Another Vehicle in Catford
The road was closed for approximately an hour as emergency services responded to the incident. Transport for London reported that police officers were present, directing traffic while the scene was cleared. [block_2] A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police confirmed the details of the crash, stating, “Around 9.30am on Friday, 24 January, officers were called […]
Murder Investigation Launched Following Stabbing in Putney
A murder investigation has been launched after a 75-year-old man was fatally stabbed in Putney during the early hours of Friday, January 24, 2025. Police were called to an address on Deodar Road, SW15, at 03:36hrs following reports of a stabbing. Officers arrived at the scene alongside the London Ambulance Service and provided emergency treatment […]
Nearly Three Kilograms of Cocaine Seized After Car Stopped Near Maidstone
Almost three kilograms of cocaine and around £20,000 in cash were seized following the stop of a car near Maidstone. The significant drug haul occurred after officers intercepted a BMW linked to suspicious activity on Tonbridge Road on the evening of Monday, January 20, 2025. [block_2] The driver of the vehicle, Aaron Carr, 43, of […]
Shoplifter Banned From Co-Op Stores in Kent Jailed for Repeated Offences in Dartford
A 40-year-old shoplifter, banned from entering every Co-op store in Kent, has been jailed after repeatedly targeting a branch in Dartford. Jamie Hopkins, who was subject to a three-year court order issued in February 2023, had been prohibited from entering multiple retail outlets in Dartford without permission from store staff. The order also banned him […]
Arrest Made After Police Seize Suspected Stolen Moped in Herne Bay
An 18-year-old man has been arrested after police in Herne Bay recovered a suspected stolen moped in the early hours of Tuesday, January 21, 2025. The 18-year-old man, from Canterbury, was arrested on suspicion of several offences, including taking a vehicle without consent, theft, driving offences, and possession of drugs. He was taken into custody […]
Metropolitan Police Officer Charged with Sexual Offences Against Three Men and a Woman
A serving Metropolitan Police officer has been charged with multiple sexual offences involving three men and a woman. Police Sergeant Lee Symons, who was stationed with the West Area Command Unit, was suspended from his duties in December 2022 and will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on January 27, 2025. PS Symons, 48, was charged […]
Plymouth Murder Update: Woman Killed in West Hoe Named Locally as Claire Butler
A woman tragically killed in Plymouth on Wednesday night has been named locally as Claire Butler. Ms. Butler, who was attacked in the West Hoe area of the city, was pronounced dead at the hospital after emergency services were called to the scene. According to her social media profiles, Claire Butler was a respected lecturer […]
Plymouth Community in Shock as Tributes Pour in for Murdered University Lecturer Claire Butler
The Plymouth community is in mourning following the tragic and violent death of Claire Butler, a much-loved university lecturer. Ms. Butler, in her 40s, was named locally as the woman killed in a shocking incident on West Hoe Road on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. Claire, a dedicated lecturer in adult nursing at the University of […]
Mother Jailed for Ten Years After Four Sons Die in Sutton House Fire
Deveca Rose, 30, has been sentenced to ten years in prison after being convicted of manslaughter for the deaths of her four sons, aged three and four, in a devastating house fire. The boys—Kyson and Bryson Hoath, aged four, and Leyton and Logan Hoath, aged three—perished in the fire on the evening of December 16, […]
Woman in her 20s dies after being hit by lorry on M20
A woman in her 20s has tragically lost her life after being struck by a lorry on the M20 near Junction 9 for Ashford. Kent Police confirmed the fatal incident occurred shortly after 1pm on January 23, 2025, under the A28 Canterbury Road bridge in Kennington. Emergency services were called to the scene following reports […]
