Major Wildfire Breaks Out on Hankley Common in Surrey Amid 33°C Heatwave
Default Heading H1 A large wildfire has broken out on Hankley Common in Thursley, Surrey, as the UK endures its third heatwave of the year. According to Surrey Fire & Rescue Service (SFRS), the fire has consumed around eight hectares (20 acres) of heathland, with 16 fire engines deployed to the scene as of 6pm. […]
100 Firefighters Battle Major Blaze at Shop and Flats on Church Lane in Brent
Default Heading H1 A large-scale fire has broken out at a shop with flats above on Church Lane in Brent, with around 100 firefighters and 15 fire engines currently on the scene battling to bring the flames under control. The fire, reported at 2:41pm, has affected: A commercial shop unit Two upper floors of residential […]
Image Released After Indecent Act in Greenhithe – Police Appeal for Help Identifying Man
Default Heading H1 Kent Police have released an image of a man they wish to identify and speak to following a report of an indecent act in Greenhithe. The incident occurred between 3am and 4.15am on Thursday, July 10, in the Church Road area of Stone, where it is alleged a man exposed himself and […]
Urgent Appeal to Locate Missing Teenager Georgie Howarth from Chatham
Default Heading H1 Police in Chatham are appealing for the public’s help to locate 17-year-old Georgie Howarth, who was reported missing on Friday night. Georgie was last seen at around 8pm in the Mark Street area, and officers are becoming increasingly concerned for his welfare. Description Georgie is described as: Aged 17 Around 5ft 8ins […]
150 Firefighters Battle Huge Warehouse Fire at Industrial Estate in Erith
Default Heading H1 A major fire has broken out at a commercial property on Maypole Crescent in Erith, prompting a huge response from the London Fire Brigade. [liveblog_embed] The fire, first reported at 10:47pm, has engulfed a warehouse, along with a crane and multiple vehicles. The blaze has triggered a 25-pump attendance, with approximately 150 […]
Met Officers Cleared of Misconduct Following Death in Custody of Mikias Tekeste
Default Heading H1 Two Metropolitan Police officers have been cleared of gross misconduct following the death of 30-year-old Mikias Tekeste, who died after swallowing drugs while in custody in July 2023. The disciplinary hearing concluded on Thursday, July 10, finding that PCs Justin Hulf and Mara Sow, both of the South Area Command Unit, acted […]
Major Fire at Brandon Estate High-Rise in South London – People Reported Trapped
Default Heading H1 A major fire has broken out at Brawne House on the Brandon Estate in Hillingdon Street, SE17, with multiple emergency calls reporting people trapped inside the building. The London Fire Brigade source has confirmed the incident is being treated as a “10-pump fire”, with crews from across South London battling the flames […]
Multiple IEDs Found at Scene of Chainsaw Standoff as M20 and A20 Remain Close
Default Heading H1 A major counterterror-style police operation remains underway in Hollingbourne after multiple improvised explosive devices (IEDs) were found at a property linked to Sean O’Meara, the man shot by police during a violent confrontation near the Park Gate Inn on Monday night. Specialist search teams and the British Army bomb squad have now […]
Man Charged with Murder After Fatal Stabbing of Tyler Hayward in Chingford
Default Heading H1 A man has been charged with murder following the fatal stabbing of Tyler Hayward, 26, on Chingford Mount Road on Sunday night (6 July). Peshman Ahmedi, 22, of no fixed address, was formally charged with murder today (Thursday) and is set to appear in custody at Willesden Magistrates’ Court later this morning. […]
New Cross Road Shut After Major Gas Leak Forces 100 Evacuations
Default Heading H1 Emergency responders remain at the scene of a major gas leak in south-east London which led to the overnight evacuation of around 100 residents. New Cross Road is currently closed in both directions between Florence Road and Deptford Bridge after a suspected gas leak was detected late last night (July 9). The […]
A20 Closed in Hollingbourne After Multiple Suspect Devices Found Following Chainsaw-Wielding Standoff
Default Heading H1 The A20 remains closed in both directions after multiple suspicious devices were found inside a property in Ashford Road, as part of the ongoing investigation into the dramatic police shooting of Sean O’Meara ne ar the Park Gate Inn. Specialist search teams combing the property uncovered several items requiring immediate disposal by […]
Major Blaze Sends Toxic Smoke Plume Over Sidcup – Homes Told to Keep Windows Shut
Default Heading H1 BREAKING: Major Blaze Sends Toxic Smoke Plume Over Sidcup – Homes Told to Keep Windows Shut Slug: sidcup-major-fire-toxic-smoke-a20 Focus Keywords: Sidcup fire, toxic smoke A20, Orpington blaze, Kent Fire and Rescue, London Fire Brigade Tags: Sidcup, Orpington, Kent Fire, London Fire Brigade, A20 traffic, breaking news, toxic smoke, road closures, emergency SIDCUP/ORPINGTON […]
