Long Delays at Eurotunnel Folkestone Following Operational Incident
Drivers are facing severe delays at the Eurotunnel terminal in Folkestone, Kent, this evening following an operational incident that has impacted services. [block_2] As of the latest update, freight services using the Eurotunnel Le Shuttle are experiencing waiting times of up to three hours and 30 minutes, while passenger services are seeing delays of up […]
Police Seek Owner of Stolen High-Performance Bike Recovered in Tunbridge Wells
Kent Police are appealing for help to identify the owner of a high-performance bicycle that was recovered during proactive patrols in Tunbridge Wells. [block_2] The bike was seized from two men who were spotted walking with it on Vale Road at around 10pm on 21 February 2025. Officers stopped the pair—an 18-year-old from Peckham and […]
Eight Jailed for Nearly 30 Years After £820,000 Parcel Theft Scheme in Warwickshire
Eight individuals have been sentenced to a combined 29 years and 7 months in prison following a major parcel theft investigation in Warwickshire, where over £820,000 worth of goods were stolen from a courier facility in Kingsbury. [block_2] The offences took place between September 2022 and February 2023, with the group orchestrating a sophisticated operation […]
Remembering Mabel Arnold: West Ham’s Oldest Fan and a True East End Legend
Few supporters have shown love and loyalty to their club quite like Mabel Arnold, a lifelong West Ham United fan who cheered on the Hammers for more than 85 years. Born in 1916, Mabel attended her first match in 1934, beginning a lifelong bond with the East London club that would see her attend an […]
Police Investigate After Shots Fired in Stechford
West Midlands Police have launched an investigation after shots were fired on Church Lane in Stechford this afternoon. [block_2] The incident occurred just before 3.30pm today (Thursday, 27 March). No injuries have been reported, but officers remain at the scene to carry out enquiries and reassure the local community.
Man Arrested After Allegedly Assaulting Police Officer in Wembley
A man in his 20s has been arrested following a fight on High Road, Wembley (HA9), which resulted in a police officer being assaulted. The Metropolitan Police were called to the scene at approximately 4:54pm on Thursday, 27 March, following reports of a disturbance. A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police confirmed: “Officers attended and a […]
King Postpones Engagements After Experiencing Side Effects from Cancer Treatment
Buckingham Palace has confirmed that His Majesty the King has postponed engagements after experiencing temporary side effects from ongoing cancer treatment. This update follows previous disclosures that the King is undergoing ongoing treatment for cancer, though the specific type of cancer has not been made public. Royal Health Watch Continues The King’s health has […]
Police Appeal for Help as Firearms Offender Brian Odour Absconds from Prison
Police have launched a public appeal to trace a convicted firearms offender who has absconded from HMP Springhill, an open prison in Buckinghamshire. [block_2] Brian Odour, 34, failed to return to the prison near Grendon Underwood after being granted temporary release on Tuesday (March 25), Thames Valley Police confirmed today.
Cat Found Taped in Bag and Abandoned in Angmering in ‘Sickening Act of Cruelty’
A young cat was found taped inside a plastic bag and abandoned at the side of a road in Angmering in what has been described as a “sickening and cowardly” act of animal cruelty. The disturbing discovery was made around 9am on Tuesday, March 26, by a local woman walking along Roundstone Lane, near the […]
Brighton RNLI Launches Twice in One Day Amid Dangerous Coastal Fog
Brighton’s RNLI lifeboat crew was called into action twice yesterday 26th March 2025 as thick coastal fog created hazardous conditions for water users. [block_2] The first incident unfolded at 10:13am, when a lone female paddleboarder near King’s Esplanade vanished into fog for over 15 minutes. An onlooker, concerned she was not wearing a life jacket, […]
Ilford Crash: Two Teenage Boys Taken to Hospital After Collision with E-Scooter
Two 14-year-old boys have been taken to hospital following a serious crash involving an e-scooter in Ilford this afternoon (Thursday, March 27). The incident occurred just after 3.40pm on Ilford High Street, near the junction with Fremantle Road. Emergency services rushed to the scene, where the two teenagers were found injured. Anyone with information is […]
Man, 28, taken to hospital after being shot in arm in Stepney Green
A 28-year-old man has been taken to hospital after being shot in the arm during an early morning incident in Stepney Green, East London. The shooting happened around 4am today (Thursday, March 27) on Waley Street, near Duckett Street. At this stage, it is believed that he does not have any life-threatening or life-changing injuries. […]
Biggin Hill Bus Crash: Two People Taken to Hospital After Collision on Main Road
Two people have been taken to hospital following a serious crash involving a bus in Biggin Hill this afternoon. The incident occurred on Main Road, near Nightingale Close, just before 2pm on Thursday (March 27). Emergency services, including the London Ambulance Service, responded swiftly to reports of a road traffic collision. Emergency Response at the […]
Police Launch Investigation After Man Arrives at Hospital with Gunshot Wound in East London
Police have launched an investigation after a man arrived at The Royal London Hospital in the early hours of Thursday morning with a gunshot wound to his arm. The 28-year-old self-presented at the hospital in Whitechapel shortly after 4am. Hospital staff immediately alerted police, prompting a response from armed officers from the Metropolitan Police, who […]
Heron Tower Incident: Person Dies After Falling from Height in Liverpool Street
A person has tragically died after falling from a height near Heron Tower in Liverpool Street, central London, this afternoon. [block_2] Emergency services were called to Bishopsgate, just outside the landmark skyscraper, at 2.07pm on Wednesday, March 27, following reports that someone had fallen from the building.
Man Banned from Football Matches for Homophobic Gestures at Brighton Game
A man has been banned from attending football matches for three years after admitting to homophobic behaviour during a Premier League fixture at the Amex Stadium. Jefferey Terry, 58, of Windermere Road, Croydon, was seen making abusive and homophobic gestures from the away section during the Brighton & Hove Albion vs Crystal Palace match on […]
Retail Crime Crackdown in Sussex Leads to Jail Time and Behaviour Orders
A week-long national campaign to prevent and detect business crime has led to a series of successful convictions across Sussex, with multiple prolific shoplifters jailed and others handed strict Criminal Behaviour Orders (CBOs). Held from 17–21 March, the first-ever Business Crime Reduction Partnership (BCRP) Week saw Sussex Police teams carry out high-visibility patrols, engage with […]
Killingworth Caravan Fire: Huge Blaze Destroys Garden and Damages House After ‘Big Bang’ Heard
Emergency services raced to the scene of a dramatic fire in Killingworth this afternoon after a static caravan caught fire, sending thick plumes of smoke into the air and sparking initial fears of an explosion. [block_2] The incident unfolded around 2pm on Garth Twenty Seven, a residential street in North Tyneside, following what a nearby […]