Folkestone derelict building blaze brought under control after major fire service response
Firefighters tackled a blaze at a derelict office building in Tram Road, Folkestone, in the early hours of this morning. Crews were called at 04:43am to reports of the disused property, known locally as Stoneleigh House, being alight. The fire was brought under control by 08:33am. Initial safety advice During the incident, residents […]
Missing woman – appeal to find Candice Pedder, Southampton
Candice Pedder, 43, was last seen today (Mon 18 Aug) at around 1.45pm in the Sandhurst Road area of Southampton. Description White female Black hair tied back in a ponytail Wearing a green hooded top, black trousers, white trainers Carrying a handbag and a Sainsbury’s bag Officers are carrying out searches and we’re extremely concerned […]
Crayford mum and four children left homeless after devastating fire
A single mother and her four children have been left homeless after a devastating fire destroyed their flat in Crayford on Monday night. The blaze, believed to have started from a tumble dryer, ripped through the family’s home near Crayford Town Hall, destroying almost all of their belongings. While the mother and children escaped with […]
Police issue witness appeal after serious collision near Wrotham
Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following a serious collision on an overbridge near Wrotham which left a man critically injured. Kent Police said officers were called at 11.17am on Monday, 18 August to reports of a crash involving a tractor on the A227 Gravesend Road. https:///youtu.be/o4PQk2KhxI8 Emergency services, including […]
Orders Issued on Horsham Properties Following Reports of Anti-Social Behaviour
Three properties in Horsham have been placed under Partial Closure Orders after repeated reports of anti-social and nuisance behaviour. The Horsham Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) successfully applied for the orders in relation to two addresses in Duke Square and one in Longfield Road. Brighton Magistrates’ Court approved the applications on 22 July under the Anti-Social […]
M20 closed in both directions after HGV lorry cab falls from bridge
The M20 has been closed in both directions this morning after a serious crash involving an HGV near Wrotham. Emergency services were called after a lorry cab became detached from its trailer and reportedly fell from an overbridge onto the London-bound carriageway. National Highways has confirmed that the motorway is: Closed London-bound between Junction 3 […]
Pedestrian, 79, left critically injured after collision in Sevenoaks
Police are appealing for witnesses after a pensioner was left fighting for his life following a collision with a car in Sevenoaks. The 79-year-old man was struck at around 1.25pm on Tuesday, 12 August, in Mount Harry Road at the junction with the A225 Dartford Road. It is reported the pedestrian was crossing the road […]
First Picture of Murder Victim named as Zahwa Salah Mukhtar as Police make fourth arrest in Romford murder investigation
Detectives investigating the murder of a woman in Romford have made a fourth arrest. A 35-year-old man was detained on the evening of Sunday, 17 August, on suspicion of assisting an offender. He remains in custody. He joins three men already arrested in connection with the case — a 35-year-old man on suspicion of murder, […]
Westminster Bridge closed during rush hour amid police incident
Westminster Bridge was closed in both directions this morning following a police incident that brought rush hour traffic in central London to a standstill. The bridge, which links Victoria Embankment to Lambeth Palace Road, was sealed off with police tape shortly after 6am. Photographs showed two ambulances stationed on the bridge while officers established […]
RNLI and Lifeguards in Action Twice on Airbourne Finale
Eastbourne’s RNLI volunteers were called into action twice on Sunday 17 August, as large crowds gathered for the final day of the town’s International Airshow. At 3:25pm, the charity’s All-Weather Lifeboat was tasked by Solent Coastguard to reports of a child struggling in the water at Seaford Bay. As the crew raced through worsening sea […]
Redditch Man, 27, Tragically Dies After Drowning at Ensor’s Pool in Nuneaton
A man who drowned while swimming at Ensor’s Pool in Nuneaton has been named as 27-year-old Wojciech Berlan from Redditch. Emergency services were called to the beauty spot at around 12.24pm on Sunday (17 August) after reports that a man had disappeared beneath the water and failed to resurface for more than five minutes. Specialist […]
M11 Near Harlow closed after Motorcyclist Dies Following Serious Collision
A man has sadly died following a serious collision on the M11 near Harlow this afternoon (Sunday, 17 August 2025). Emergency services were called shortly before 3.50pm to reports of a collision involving a car and a motorbike on the southbound carriageway, close to Junction 7. Despite the efforts of paramedics, the motorbike rider was […]
