Amazon Web Services Outage Hits Major UK Banks, Snapchat, HMRC and Ring Doorbells
A massive tech glitch linked to Amazon Web Services (AWS) has caused chaos across the UK this morning. Big names like Halifax, Lloyds Bank, Snapchat, HMRC, and Ring doorbells all hit by outages have left thousands frustrated and locked out of their apps. Halifax and Lloyds Banking Apps Crash Halifax users were the first […]
Husband Charged with Murder of Wife in Hornchurch
Augustinas Druskis, 43, of Cranham Road, Hornchurch, is set to face Barkingside Magistrates’ Court on October 20. He stands charged with the murder of his 40-year-old wife, Agne Druskienea, in their Cranham Road home. Tragic Discovery in Early Hours Police were called to the address at around 1am on Saturday, October 18. Officers arrived […]
Blazing Roof Fire Sparks Major Isleworth Response
Firefighters raced against the clock last night as a fierce blaze ripped through the roof of a semi-detached home on Northumberland Avenue, Isleworth. Eight fire engines and around 60 crew members scrambled to tackle the flames after emergency calls flooded in. Roof Reduced to Flames in Fiery Inferno The fire quickly engulfed the house’s […]
Wokingham Lights Up for Diwali Bash
Wokingham Lights Up for Diwali Bash Diwali fever hit Wokingham this weekend as more than 200 guests flocked to a buzzing Festival of Lights party on Saturday night. Party Packed with Colour and Fun The lively event featured a Diwali disco that got everyone dancing, mouth-watering Indian dishes, and a quirky photo booth for snapping […]
Runway Horror at Hong Kong International
Early Monday drama unfolded at Hong Kong International Airport when an Emirates SkyCargo flight, operated by Turkish carrier Air ACT, crashed into the sea after veering off the runway. Flight EK9788, a Boeing 747-481 registered TC-ACF, had just touched down from Dubai’s Al Maktoum International Airport at 3:53 a.m. when disaster struck. Plunge into the […]
Teen Raped in Tunbridge Wells: Police Hunt Man on Bike
Detectives are urgently appealing for witnesses after a teenager was raped in Tunbridge Wells Common. The shocking attack took place between 8pm and 9pm on Saturday, 18 October 2025. Grim Assault in Woodland Near Mount Ephraim The victim, a teenage girl, was walking home along Victoria Road when a man approached her. They walked together […]
Pets and Livestock at Risk as Fireworks Season Looms
Fireworks season is just around the corner, and the British Veterinary Association (BVA) is warning pet owners to stay alert. With Diwali on October 20, Bonfire Night on November 5, and New Year’s Eve shortly after, vets brace for a surge in pets and livestock suffering from fear and injury. Fireworks Panic: How Animals Tell […]
Teen Stabbed in Thornhill Gardens: Life-Threatening Injuries
A teenage boy was rushed to hospital with serious stab wounds following a late-night attack in Thornhill Gardens, East London. Emergency Crews Rush to the Scene The Met Police were alerted at 9:20pm on October 18. London’s Air Ambulance and the London Ambulance Service arrived swiftly to provide urgent aid. The boy’s condition is described […]
Mystery Drone Grounds Flights at Majorca Airport, Chaos for Brits
Majorca’s Palma de Mallorca Airport descended into chaos last night after a mysterious drone was spotted hovering over the runways. From around 6pm UK time, flights were halted, forcing planes to divert and leaving thousands of British holidaymakers stranded. Flights Grounded, Diversions Ordered FlightRadar24 confirmed operations were suspended due to the drone in the airport’s […]
Cardiff Council Slaps First UK ‘SUV Tax’ on Big Cars Over 2,400kg
Huge SUVs to Pay More for Parking Permits Cardiff Council has cracked down on chunky cars, introducing a hefty parking surcharge on SUVs and other vehicles tipping the scales over 2,400kg. The new prices hit owners of models like Range Rovers, labelled “more polluting, more expensive and more dangerous” in an official report. What’s […]
Man Dies After Hit by Car in Crowborough
Tragedy struck Crowborough on Friday night when a 47-year-old local man was fatally hit by a car on Eridge Road. Driver Arrested and Released on Bail At around 10:15pm on 17 October, emergency services rushed to the scene. Paramedics treated the pedestrian, but he sadly died on the spot. The driver, a 35-year-old man from […]
Shock as Person Dies After Major Incident in Plymouth
A person has tragically died following a serious incident on Ordnance Street, Devonport, Plymouth, this evening (Friday, 17 October 2025). Emergency Services Rush to Scene Police, paramedics, and forensic teams flooded the area in large numbers. Witnesses reported seeing two ambulances, four police cars, and an ambulance car at the scene. Detectives and forensic […]
