Emergency Services Respond to Reports of Person in Water Near Ilford Footbridge

Emergency crews were called to Roding Lane South in Ilford after reports of a person in the water near Vista Drive and a nearby footbridge. Multiple resources attended the scene.
Greggs Trials Removing Cold Sandwiches and Bottled Drinks from Fridges to Tackle Shoplifting

Greggs is testing a move to store cold sandwiches and drinks behind the counter at select shops amid rising concerns about theft and anti-social behaviour.
Pictured: Victim of Fatal Brent Stabbing Named as 26-Year-Old Ali Faris Muhammad

Ali Faris Muhammad, 26, from Harrow, has been named as the victim of a fatal stabbing on Kingsbury Road, Brent. Police have launched a murder investigation.
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Registered Sex Offender Jon Iacomino Jailed After Attempting to Abuse Young Girl in Wiltshire

Jon Iacomino, 56, from Honiton, has been jailed for nearly nine years after attempting to abuse a young girl in Wiltshire. He was already on the Sex Offenders’ Register.
Third Man Arrested Over Arson Attacks Linked to Sir Keir Starmer

A third man has been arrested in Chelsea on suspicion of conspiracy to commit arson in connection with attacks on properties and a vehicle linked to Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer.
Trowbridge Man Pleads Guilty After Stolen Vehicle Recovered in Swift Police Response

A 49-year-old man from Staverton has pleaded guilty to vehicle-related offences after a car was stolen in central Trowbridge.
Fire Destroys Church Outbuilding in Ilford as Seven Treated for Smoke Inhalation

A late-night fire in Ilford damaged a church roof and destroyed an outbuilding. Seven people were treated for smoke inhalation, with two taken to hospital.
Two Injured in Serious Crash on Mile End Road as Air Ambulance Responds

Two people have been taken to hospital after a serious road traffic collision on Mile End Road, near White Horse Lane. Emergency services, including an air ambulance, attended the scene.
Tragedy in the Channel: One Dead, Dozens Rescued After Migrant Boat Breaks Up at Sea

A major rescue mission in the English Channel has saved 62 people after a migrant boat broke apart in rough seas. One person was confirmed dead.
Legal Aid Agency Cyber Attack Exposes ‘Significant’ Personal Data in Major Breach

A cyber attack on the Legal Aid Agency has exposed personal data of applicants dating back 15 years, including criminal records and financial details. The MoJ says the breach is under investigation.
Operation Brock to Return on M20 This Week Ahead of Bank Holiday Travel Surge

The controversial Operation Brock contraflow system will be reinstated on the M20 between Maidstone and Ashford from Wednesday night ahead of the busy bank holiday weekend.
Sexual Offences Case Shocks Leeds Crown Court: Daniel Field Jailed for 15 Years

A man has been jailed for 15 years following a disturbing series of sexual offences against multiple women across West Yorkshire and Teesside. Daniel Field, 27, of Norton, Stockton-on-Tees, was sentenced at Leeds Crown Court on Friday, 16 May 2025, after being found guilty of 14 sexual offences, including five counts of rape and four […]