Six Fire Engines Tackle Overnight Scrapyard Blaze in Rochester
Firefighters have extinguished a large scrapyard blaze in Rochester overnight. Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called at 10:35pm on Tuesday (12 August) to reports of a fire at a scrapyard on Street Record, Medway. Six fire engines and a bulk water carrier attended the scene. Crews wearing breathing apparatus used high-pressure hose reel […]
Digital Escapes Are Becoming Part of Daily Life in 2025
As the pace of life continues to rise, many people across the UK are turning to quieter, screen-based escapes to relax. From solo pastimes to shared digital spaces, more time is being spent online in ways that feel far removed from the busy, attention-hungry apps of the past. These digital escapes are offering comfort, […]
Impatient Motorist Damages Rye Level Crossing, Causing Major Rail Disruption
A reckless motorists who ignored warning lights at an automatic level crossing between Rye and Ashford International has caused serious damage to the crossing’s control systems, leading to widespread disruption to both rail and road traffic. The incident happened at around 9:00pm on Tuesday evening, when the driver ran the gauntlet of the closing barriers, […]
A259 Closed in Both Directions Between Brenzett and Rye Due to Police Incident
The A259 in East Sussex has been closed in both directions this evening following a police-led incident between the A2070 at Brenzett and the A268 at Rye. Sussex Police are leading the response and say they are working to reopen the road as soon as possible. Motorists are being urged to avoid the area and […]
Concerns Over Fire Service Resilience After Multiple Cross-Crew Mobilisations in Petersfield and Isle of Wight
Serious concerns have been raised over Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service’s (HIWFRS) operational resilience after a series of cross-crewing incidents left stations relying on firefighters from multiple locations to crew a single appliance. On Monday, Petersfield Fire Station had just two firefighters available, rendering its sole fire appliance off the run. […]
CCTV Appeal After Sexual Assault at Canning Town Underground Station
Detectives investigating a sexual assault at Canning Town Underground station have released CCTV images of a man they wish to identify. The incident happened at around 6.20pm on Wednesday 30 July in a stairwell at the station, when a woman was sexually assaulted. British Transport Police (BTP) believe the man pictured may have vital information […]
Road Closed in Whyteleafe After Suspicious Device Found at Building Site
A major road closure is in place in Whyteleafe this evening (Tuesday, 12 August) following the discovery of a suspicious device at a building site. Police were called to the scene at around 3:10pm. Officers remain at the location alongside Surrey Fire and Rescue Service, with a bomb disposal unit en route. Whyteleafe Hill has […]
Former PE Teacher Denies Child Sex Abuse but Admits Sending Sexual Messages
A former PE teacher has denied multiple counts of sexually abusing two girls and a boy but admitted sending sexual messages to one child under the age of 16. Bronwen James, 29, from Chippenham, appeared at Salisbury Crown Court today (12 August) for a plea hearing. James pleaded not guilty to: Six counts of […]
Police Granted More Time to Question Teenagers Over Warden Bay Beach Murder
Police have been granted more time to question three teenagers arrested in connection with the fatal assault of a man on a popular Sheppey beach. The victim, believed to be in his 40s, died on Sunday evening (10 August) after suffering severe head injuries during an altercation off Warden Bay Road near Leysdown. It is […]
Starmer Faces Pressure as Channel Crossings Pass 50,000 in Record Time
The number of people who have crossed the English Channel in small boats since Sir Keir Starmer became prime minister has exceeded 50,000, new Home Office figures reveal — reaching the milestone faster than under any other leader. Data shows 474 migrants made the crossing yesterday in eight boats, marking the highest daily total so […]
Urgent Appeal to Find Missing Northfleet Woman Amanda Stone
Police are urgently appealing for the public’s help to locate Amanda Stone, 62, who has gone missing from Northfleet. Amanda was last seen at around 9pm on Monday, 11 August, in the Hardy Avenue area. She is described as 5ft 5in tall, of slim build, with short grey hair that has blonde highlights. She is […]
Prison Officer Admits Illicit Relationship With Inmate at Two South Wales Jails
A 23-year-old prison officer has pleaded guilty to having an illicit relationship with an inmate while working at two different jails in South Wales. Megan Breen admitted to a three-month “inappropriate relationship” with the prisoner while employed at HMP Usk and HMP Prescoed between February and May 2022. Breen had initially denied misconduct in a […]
