Man Charged in Series of Vehicle Fires Across Folkestone and Hythe
A man has been charged with multiple offences, including arson with intent to endanger life, following a spate of vehicle fires across Folkestone and Hythe. Michael Harragan, 54, of Gladstone Road, Folkestone, has been charged in connection with six separate vehicle fires reported between 2am and 3.30am on Friday, 11 April 2025. Fires were […]
Three Arrested After Police Drone Tracks Stolen Car to Suspected Chop Shop in Yalding
Three men have been arrested following the discovery of a suspected chop shop in Yalding, after a Kent Police drone located a stolen Mercedes-Benz hidden from public view. The high-end C-Class vehicle had been reported stolen during a burglary in London, and officers were alerted on Thursday 10 April that the car’s tracking software […]
Man Dies After Falling from Bridge onto A303 in Wiltshire: Police Appeal for Witnesses
A 39-year-old man has died after falling from a bridge over the A303 Mere Bypass late on Monday night (April 14), Wiltshire Police have confirmed. Emergency services were called to the scene at around 11pm, following reports that a pedestrian had fallen from the overpass onto the A303 carriageway near Mere. Despite the best […]
Six Arrested as Murder Investigation Launched Following Fatal Stabbing in Walworth
A murder investigation is under way after a 21-year-old man was fatally stabbed in Walworth, South London, on Monday night. Police were called at 9:16pm on 14 April to Hillingdon Street, SE17, following reports of a stabbing. Officers and London Ambulance Service paramedics rushed to the scene, where they found the young man suffering from […]
Police Appeal After Woman Sexually Assaulted on North Kent Bus
Kent Police have launched an appeal for information following a sexual assault on a woman travelling on a bus in north Kent earlier this year. The incident occurred at around 5pm on Tuesday 25 February 2025 aboard the 480 Arriva bus service between Gravesend and Dartford. The victim reported that she was touched inappropriately over […]
Man Arrested After 30-Inch Machete Found in Taxi Near Kidbrooke
A man has been arrested after police discovered a 30-inch machete concealed in his waistband during a stop and search carried out in a taxi near Kidbrooke on April 10. The suspect, who is already known to police for previous knife-related offences, was stopped by officers from the Met’s Uniformed Proactive Team 2, who recognised […]
Ghost to Enforce Phone Ban at O2 Arena Gig for ‘Phone-Free Experience’
Concertgoers heading to London’s O2 Arena this weekend to see Swedish rock band Ghost are being warned — leave your phones in your pockets. The band has introduced a strict phone ban for their upcoming show on Saturday, April 19, as part of their ongoing Skeletour world tour. Fans attending the highly anticipated performance will […]
Luke Thallon Cast as Quirinus Quirrell in HBO’s New Harry Potter Series
Rising theatre star Luke Thallon has officially joined the cast of the highly anticipated HBO Harry Potter TV series, taking on the role of Professor Quirinus Quirrell, the nervous but complex Defence Against the Dark Arts teacher made iconic by Ian Hart in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. The 29-year-old actor from Surrey is […]
State Pension and DWP Payments Affected by Easter Bank Holidays as Tax Burden Grows for Pensioners
State Pension, Pension Credit, and other Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefit payments may arrive earlier than usual this week due to the Easter bank holidays. Good Friday (April 18) and Easter Monday (April 21) are official UK bank holidays, meaning regular DWP payments will not be made on those dates. Instead, those […]
Leyton Residents ‘Frightened But Not Surprised’ After Broad Daylight Stabbing Near Fire Station
A man in his 50s is recovering in hospital after being stabbed in broad daylight in Leyton, prompting fear and frustration among local residents who say such violence has become far too common. The incident occurred around 3.30pm on Monday, April 14, near Leyton Fire Station, at the junction of Church Road and Oliver Road. […]
Man Charged with Multiple Offences Following Gravesend Shop Thefts
A man has been charged with a string of offences, including multiple thefts and assaults, after a spate of shoplifting incidents in Gravesend earlier this month. Between Monday 7 April and Tuesday 8 April 2025, several shops in the town reported thefts involving meat, cheese and alcohol totalling nearly £220. During one attempted theft, […]
Seven Arrested and Crossbow Recovered After Disturbance in Salford
A major police operation was launched in Salford on Tuesday night after reports of a weapon being seen during a disturbance involving a group of youths. Seven people were arrested, and a crossbow was recovered at the scene. Officers from Greater Manchester Police were called to Romney Street at approximately 9.30pm on April 14, following […]
