Elderly Man and Woman Attacked on Trains from London Bridge in Two Separate Incidents
British Transport Police (BTP) have launched an urgent appeal after a man and a woman were attacked in two separate but believed to be connected incidents on Southeastern train services departing from London Bridge. The first attack took place at around 9.30pm on Tuesday, March 18, when an elderly man was assaulted by three teenage […]
McDonald’s Unveils Exciting May 2025 Menu – Full List of New and Returning Items
McDonald’s UK has officially announced its new menu for May 2025, delighting fast food fans with a mix of brand-new creations and returning favourites—available for a limited time only from Wednesday, May 7. Savoury Selections The Steakhouse Stack Back by popular demand, this indulgent burger features two 100% British and Irish beef patties, cheddar […]
Woman Who Claimed to Be Madeleine McCann Denies Stalking McCann Family
A Polish woman who made international headlines after falsely claiming to be missing child Madeleine McCann has pleaded not guilty to charges of stalking the McCann family. Julia Wandel, 23, from Lubin, south-west Poland, appeared at Leicester Crown Court on Monday, accused of harassing Kate and Gerry McCann and their two children, Sean and Amelie. […]
Woman and Child Rescued from Fire at South End Chicken Shop
A woman and child were dramatically rescued by firefighters after a blaze broke out at a fried chicken takeaway in South End, Croydon, during the early hours of Sunday morning. The fire, which tore through part of the Perfect Chicken shop, is believed to have been caused by overheated cooking oil in a deep […]
Former Dorset Police Officer Found Guilty of Gross Misconduct Over Unlawful Data Access
former Dorset Police officer has been found guilty of gross misconduct after repeatedly accessing personal data on a police system without any lawful or policing justification, a public misconduct hearing has ruled. The accelerated misconduct hearing was held at Dorset Police Headquarters in Winfrith on Tuesday, 15 April 2025, to examine allegations that between January […]
MMA Fighter Jailed After Encrochat Bust Uncovers Drug and Firearms Deals
A professional MMA fighter has been jailed for more than 15 years after an encrypted messaging platform exposed his secret role as a middleman in a high-level criminal network. Pietro Menga, 36, known in the ring as ‘The Italian Stallion’, was brought down by Greater Manchester Police (GMP) as part of Operation Foam, an extensive […]
Drivers Urged to Plan Ahead as Dartford Crossing Closures Set for This Week
Motorists using the Dartford Crossing are being advised to plan their journeys carefully this week as a series of overnight closures will affect both the northbound tunnels and the QEII Bridge. The closures, part of scheduled maintenance and contraflow works, are expected to cause disruption on key dates from Tuesday, April 22 through to […]
Police Appeal After Man Stabbed in Leg in Birmingham
West Midlands Police have launched a public appeal for information after a man was found stabbed in the leg on Hospital Street in Birmingham earlier this month. The incident occurred at around 4am on Saturday, 8 March. Emergency services were called to the scene, where the victim was discovered with a stab wound. He […]
Suspect Appears in Court After Armed Police Response in Gravesend
A man has appeared in court following a violent incident that triggered an armed police response in the early hours of Saturday morning in Gravesend, Kent. Emergency services were called to a property in East Terrace shortly before 1am on Saturday, April 19, after reports of a serious disturbance. Officers—including armed units—attended the scene, where […]
Schoolboy, 13, Killed and Two Rushed to Hospital After Three-Vehicle Crash in Surrey
A 13-year-old boy has tragically died and two other people have been hospitalised following a devastating three-vehicle crash on the A25 in Bletchingley, near Redhill, Surrey. Emergency services were called to the scene shortly after 8:10pm on Easter Monday (April 21), where they found multiple casualties amid the wreckage. The schoolboy, who was a […]
Burma Veteran James Fenton Celebrates 103rd Birthday on the Isle of Man
Burma veteran James Fenton has marked a remarkable milestone, celebrating his 103rd birthday with friends and well-wishers in Onchan, near his home on the Isle of Man. Mr Fenton, one of the last surviving members of the so-called “forgotten army”, served as a bombardier in the 178 Field Regiment of the Royal Artillery during the […]
Germany Prepares for Delivery of First H145M LKH Light Attack Helicopter in 2025
The first delivery of Germany’s new H145M LKH (Leichter Kampfhubschrauber – Light Attack Helicopter) is scheduled for 2025, marking a major milestone in a landmark defense procurement deal announced in December 2023. The deal, valued in the billions, covers 62 H145M LKH helicopters, with an additional 20 options, making it the largest single order for […]
