Passengers Evacuated from Delta Air Lines Flight After Engine Bursts into Flames at Orlando Airport
Passengers aboard a Delta Air Lines flight were forced to evacuate at Orlando International Airport after flames were seen shooting from one of the aircraft’s engines during startup on Monday morning. Flight DL1213, which was preparing for departure, experienced a dramatic engine malfunction when flames erupted from its No. 2 engine shortly after pushback. […]
Urgent Appeal to Find Missing Man Donald Smith from Portsmouth
Hampshire Police have issued an urgent appeal for help to locate 64-year-old Donald Smith, who has been reported missing from the Wymering area of Portsmouth. Donald was last seen at around 10.30am on Monday morning (21 April), and concerns are growing for his welfare. Officers have been conducting searches and enquiries throughout the day but […]
Woman stabbed to death named and pictured in Enfield Murder
A murder investigation is underway in Enfield after a woman was fatally stabbed at a residential property on Ayley Croft over the weekend. Metropolitan Police were called to the scene at approximately 7:00pm on Saturday, 19 April, where they found a woman suffering from a stab wound. Despite the rapid response from officers and […]
Urgent Search for Sunderland Woman Holly Loraine
Northumbria Police have launched an urgent appeal to locate 27-year-old Holly Loraine, who has been reported missing from the Fatfield area of Washington. Holly was last seen around 8am today (Monday), and there are growing concerns for her welfare. She is described as a white female, of small build, approximately 5ft 1in tall, with […]
Urgent Appeal Launched by Maya’s Community Support Centre Following Devastating Dover Fire
Maya’s Community Support Centre has issued an urgent public appeal after a devastating fire in Dover left over 40 people homeless, including dozens of children and vulnerable residents. The blaze, which tore through a block of flats over the Easter weekend, has displaced 42 families, many of whom lost all their possessions. The centre, known […]
Collision Closes Northolt Road in South Harrow: Major Bus Disruption and Diversions in Place
Northolt Road in South Harrow has been blocked in both directions at the junction with Parkfield Road following a road traffic collision, causing widespread traffic disruption and affecting multiple Transport for London (TfL) bus routes. The incident was reported just before midday at 11:59am, with emergency services attending the scene. The road closure has […]
Road Blocked on A214 Crown Dale Following Accident in Crystal Palace
The A214 Crown Dale has been blocked in both directions this afternoon following a road traffic collision between the B232 Elder Road and A215 Knights Hill in Crystal Palace. Transport for London (TfL) confirmed that the incident has led to the full closure of the road while emergency services respond at the scene. Bus […]
Person Hit by Train at Holborn Station as Emergency Services Rush to Scene
Holborn Underground Station was temporarily closed this morning following a serious incident involving a person struck by a train on the eastbound Central Line platform. Emergency services, including London Fire Brigade, British Transport Police, and London Ambulance Service, were called to the scene at around 10:00am after receiving reports of a person under a […]
Met Police Investigate Hate Crime After Swastikas Painted at Hackney Children’s Playground
The Metropolitan Police have launched a hate crime investigation after swastikas were discovered spray-painted across a children’s playground in Clissold Park, Hackney. The offensive graffiti was reported on Sunday, April 21 — coinciding with the final day of the Jewish holiday of Passover — and sparked outrage among local residents and community leaders. Images […]
M&S Contactless Payments DOWN for Two Days in Nationwide Outage, Customers Left Fuming
Marks and Spencer has issued an apology following a major technical outage that has left contactless payments and click-and-collect services out of action for at least 48 hours, prompting frustration among customers across the UK. Shoppers at M&S stores in Harrow, Camden, Bexleyheath, and other parts of the country reported being unable to pay […]
Gatwick Airport Named Worst in UK for Delays for Second Year Running
Gatwick Airport has once again topped the list as the worst-performing airport in the UK for flight delays, according to newly released figures from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). In 2024, departures from Gatwick were delayed by an average of 23 minutes, despite this being a slight improvement on the previous year’s 27-minute average. […]
Power Cut Affects Hundreds After Fire at Substation in Sparkhill
A fire at a substation on Warwick Road in Sparkhill has left approximately 380 homes without power, West Midlands Fire Service has confirmed. The incident, which sparked a swift emergency response, prompted the National Grid to remotely isolate the substation for safety reasons. Crews attended the scene to manage the fire and ensure the surrounding […]
