Massive Delays as Fire Blocks Key Essex Route
The A12 has been shut in both directions this afternoon following a lorry fire near Kelvedon. The blaze broke out at around 12.45pm today, bringing traffic to a standstill. Where’s the Chaos? The shutdown stretches from junction 23 (B1024 London Road, Kelvedon South) to junction 24 (Kelvedon North) Heavy congestion backs up towards Witham (J21) […]
Les Mis Turns 40: London’s Longest-Running Musical Stuns Again
Four decades on, Les Misérables reigns as London’s – and the world’s – longest-running musical. On Wednesday, October 8, the Sondheim Theatre on Shaftesbury Avenue threw a dazzling charity gala to mark the milestone. Star-Studded Gala Draws Past Legends Original cast legends stole the show. Patti Lupone, the first Fantine, graced the stage alongside […]
Jewellery Robber Caught and Jailed After Margate Heist
A ruthless thief who targeted a Margate driver to snatch jewellery has landed behind bars. Julian Martinez, also known by aliases Gerado Escobedo Neri and Jason Chezez, pleaded guilty and was sentenced to three years in prison at Canterbury Crown Court. Crime on Station Road – Caught in the Act The shocking robbery unfolded on […]
Drill Rapper Lekan Akinsoji Found Guilty of 2017 Murder at Old Bailey
A drill rapper who bragged in lyrics about avoiding detection—saying “no face, no case”—has been found guilty of stabbing a man to death in East London. Lekan Akinsoji, 27, and his accomplice Sundjata Keita, also 27, were convicted over the brutal 2017 killing of 21-year-old Ahmed Deen-Jah. Brutal Attack Caught on CCTV Just 10 days […]
Police Appeal After Assault Chaos at Queensborough Morrisons
Kent Police have launched an urgent appeal after a violent disturbance rocked Morrisons in Queensborough, Isle of Sheppey. Man Assaults Staff, Customers and Child Officers were called at 5.48pm on Saturday 4 October 2025 following reports that a man attacked several people outside the supermarket on Thomsett Way. Victims included staff, customers, and even a […]
Warning: Free VPN App Drains Bank Accounts by Spying on Users
A free VPN app is secretly spying on users’ screens and then wiping out their bank accounts. Modpro IP TV + VPN, downloaded by at least 3,000 people, harbours a dangerous malware called Klopatra, cybersecurity firm Cleafy has revealed. Malware Takes Remote Control to Steal Your Data Cleafy uncovered that Klopatra has evolved significantly. […]
Wiltshire Police Blunder Leads to Woman’s Stabbing by Abusive Partner
A shocking case of police incompetence has come to light after a Wiltshire Police worker’s botched handling of Clare’s Law disclosures contributed to a woman being stabbed by her violent partner. Officer’s Failings Exposed Gavin Hudson, 40, who worked on the Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme (DVDS) – better known as Clare’s Law – was […]
Police Launch Urgent Appeal for Kidnap Witnesses
A woman in her late 20s or early 30s was allegedly snatched and forced into a white Ford Transit tow truck on Millharbour Road near the Lighterman’s Road junction on September 30. Police acted fast, arresting a 42-year-old East London man the very next day on suspicion of kidnap. He has now been released on […]
Ex-Copper Avoids Jail Over Spy Camera on Teen
Lee Hargrave, 49, from Egham, Surrey, set up a secret camera to spy on a victim aged just 14 to 15. He admitted to voyeurism and creating indecent images of a child. Yet, Hargrave denied any sexual attraction to children, spinning a string of excuses. Suspended Sentence Sparks Outrage In July, Hargrave was handed a […]
Teen Arrested Over Spate of Car Fires in Thanet
A 16-year-old boy is in custody after a series of vehicles were set ablaze across Thanet in the early hours of Wednesday. Chaos on Margate and Broadstairs Streets Kent Police responded to four separate car fires on Edgar Road and Northdown Road in Margate, plus Upton Road in Broadstairs, shortly before dawn on 8 October. […]
Victoria Beckham Opens Up About Post-Baby Body Battle in New Netflix Doc
Lady Victoria Beckham, 51, reveals the brutal TV moment she was weighed live just six months after giving birth to her son, Brooklyn, in the new Netflix documentary Victoria Beckham. TV Criticism Cut Deep for Young Victoria In the candid three-part series, the former Spice Girl recalls how harsh public scrutiny took a toll on […]
Body Found on Southport Beach Confirmed as Missing Preston Pensioner
Tragic news as the body discovered on Southport Beach has been identified as George Norwell, the 77-year-old man reported missing from Preston. Police Launch Desperate Search George was last seen by family in Whittle-le-Woods at 9.30am on Saturday, 4th October. His blue Ford Focus was found abandoned near the River Ribble in Preston at around […]
