Emergency Services Rescue Elderly Couple After Tree Collapses Onto Home in Mitcham
Emergency services were called to Sherwood Road in Mitcham this afternoon Saturday 19th April 2025 after a large tree collapsed onto the front porch of an elderly couple’s home, trapping them inside the property. Fire crews from the London Fire Brigade attended the scene and used cutting equipment and saws to remove branches and debris, […]
Police Continue Search for Missing Dartford Man Last Seen Over a Week Ago
Police are continuing an urgent search for a 61-year-old man from Dartford, who has now been missing for more than a week. Wayne was last seen on Spiral Street on April 10, when he was spotted by a relative. Subsequent CCTV footage captured him walking from Central Park to Market Street at 9.46am, passing near […]
BMW Driver on First Date Admits Guilt After A1 Police Chase Horror Crash Injuring Seven Officers
A 20-year-old personal trainer has pleaded guilty to dangerous driving after a high-speed police chase ended in a major crash on the A1, leaving seven police officers injured and multiple vehicles damaged. Mazyar Azarbonyad, of Sylvia Terrace in Durham, appeared at Newcastle Magistrates’ Court today (Saturday 19 April), where he admitted to charges of […]
Cyclist Rushed to Hospital After Crash With Car in Poplar
A cyclist has been taken to hospital as a priority after a crash involving a car in Poplar earlier today. Emergency services were called to East India Dock Road, near its junction with Birchfield Street, at around 10.15am following reports of a collision between a bicycle and a car. The Metropolitan Police and London […]
Man Jailed for Abbey Wood Co-op Theft While Armed with Stanley Knife
A man who stole groceries while armed with a Stanley knife has been jailed following a conviction at Bromley Magistrates’ Court. Jake Tomkinson, 31, of no fixed address, was sentenced to six months in custody after being found guilty of theft from a shop and possession of a knife in a public place. The […]
Chocolate Thief to Spend Easter Behind Bars After Sainsbury’s Easter Egg Crime Spree
A serial shoplifter will spend Easter behind bars after stealing over £190 worth of chocolate — including dozens of Easter eggs and bars — from Sainsbury’s stores in Deptford and nearby Creek Road last month. Winston Wright, 43, of Tressillian Crescent, Lewisham, admitted to a spree of thefts targeting seasonal treats, just weeks before […]
Body Found in Search for Missing Cardiff Woman as Two People Charged with Murder and Cover-Up
Police have confirmed that a body has been discovered in the search for Paria Veisi, a 37-year-old woman who was reported missing after leaving work in Cardiff on April 12. The tragic discovery was made on Saturday, April 19, at a residential address in Penylan, Cardiff. The case, which had already escalated into a […]
Man in His 20s Killed in Tragic A31 Crash Involving Range Rover as Police Launch Appeal
A man in his 20s has sadly died following a serious collision on the A31 in the early hours of Saturday morning, prompting a police appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage. Emergency services were called at 3.05am on Saturday, April 19, to reports of a Vauxhall Astra van colliding with the central reservation on the […]
Man arrested on suspicion of drunk driving after multiple vehicle crash in Beckenham
A man has been arrested on suspicion of drunk driving after a crash involving a van and multiple vehicles in Beckenham last night. Emergency services were called to Beckenham High Street at around 9:15pm on Thursday (April 17) following reports of a collision. Upon arrival, Metropolitan Police officers arrested a man at the scene […]
EastEnders Fans Spot Major Oversight in Sonia Fowler’s Exit Storyline
EastEnders viewers have praised Sonia Fowler’s emotional farewell but claimed the BBC soap missed a key detail in the character’s final storyline—one that long-time fans say should not have been overlooked. Sonia Fowler, played by Natalie Cassidy, departed Albert Square this week after more than 30 years of appearances on and off the show, […]
Breaking: Armed Standoff in Gravesend – One Feared Injured
A major emergency response is under way in Gravesend this morning following reports of a hostage situation near the town’s Riverside Leisure Area. More than 10 emergency vehicles, including police and ambulance crews, were seen shortly after 1am on the A226 Milton Road, with the incident believed to have unfolded near Milton Place, just […]
Breaking: Armed Standoff in Gravesend – One Feared Injured
A major emergency response is under way in Gravesend this morning following reports of a hostage situation near the town’s Riverside Leisure Area. More than 10 emergency vehicles, including police and ambulance crews, were seen shortly after 1am on the A226 Milton Road, with the incident believed to have unfolded near Milton Place, just […]
Woman Assaulted Outside Milton Keynes Hotel After Trying to Help Distressed Stranger – Police Appeal for Witnesses
Police have launched an urgent appeal for witnesses after a woman was assaulted outside the Leonardo Hotel in Milton Keynes late on Friday evening (18 April). The incident occurred between 10:30pm and 10:45pm near the Browns restaurant on Midsummer Boulevard, a central nightlife hub. According to Thames Valley Police, the victim was attacked after […]
Man Dies Following Police Pursuit Crash in Croydon; IOPC Launches Investigation
A 63-year-old man has died following a police pursuit that ended in a serious multi-vehicle collision in Croydon on Friday evening. At around 8.28pm on 18 April, Metropolitan Police officers on patrol in Croydon began following a vehicle suspected of displaying cloned number plates. The vehicle failed to stop when requested at 8.38pm in the […]
Police Appeal for Witnesses After Electronics Firm Targeted in Swindon Burglary Attempt
Wiltshire Police have launched an appeal for information following a burglary attempt at an electronics warehouse in Swindon. The incident occurred in the early hours of Friday morning (18 April) at a business premises on Faraday Road, Dorcan, with the break-in believed to have taken place between 12:20am and 2:00am. According to police, three suspects […]
‘Do Not Eat’ Warning Issued as Asda Recalls Popular Pork Product Over Allergen Risk
Asda has urgently recalled a popular ready-to-cook pork product, warning customers not to eat it due to serious undeclared allergen risks. The supermarket giant has pulled its Simple To Cook Asian Inspired Pork Belly Slices from shelves after discovering that milk and sulphites—both potential allergens—were not declared on the product’s packaging. Some packs were […]
Serious Crash Closes A2 London-Bound Near M25 – Long Delays Expected
The A2 London-bound is currently closed following a serious multi-vehicle collision near the M25 junction, with emergency services responding to the scene throughout the afternoon. The incident occurred earlier today (Saturday) on the A2 westbound, close to junction 2 of the M25, causing extensive traffic disruption and triggering a full-scale emergency response. National Highways has […]
Sun’s Out, But Is Your Sun Cream Still Safe? Experts Warn Against Using Expired Protection This Easter
With Easter weekend and a mini heatwave sweeping across the UK, many Brits are reaching for the sunscreen in preparation for sunny days out. But health experts are urging caution—that bottle of sun cream left over from last summer may no longer be protecting you. As temperatures soar and families prepare for picnics, barbecues, and […]
