Five Deny Rape of Teen Girl at Gravesend Property
Five men, including three teenagers, have all pleaded not guilty to rape charges involving a teenage girl at a Gravesend property. The alleged attacks took place between March 22 and April 18 this year. The defendants appeared via videolink at Woolwich Crown Court where the charges were read out, highlighting a serious case that has […]
Man Claims Self-Defence in New Cross Stabbing Murder Trial
Ben Wazabanga, 24, stands accused of murdering 26-year-old Ayowale Aladejana outside his home on Monson Road, New Cross, on August 2. Police allege the fatal stabbing followed a business dispute linked to a shared car rental company. Wazabanga and his partner, 23-year-old Ronique Belfon, both face murder charges after travelling over 50 miles with their […]
Urgent Skin Cancer Warning for Millions of Brits Ahead of Heatwave
More than 20,000 new melanoma cases were recorded across the UK in 2022, Cancer Research UK has revealed, with the charity warning millions of Brits to take urgent skin cancer precautions ahead of this weekend’s heatwave. The nation is urged to cover up, seek shade, and regularly apply sunscreen to reduce risks during the high […]
Erith Man Admits Fraud Over Personal Independence Payments
Tony Paul Rose, 32, from Swallow Close in Erith, pleaded guilty at Bromley Magistrates’ Court on May 12 to failing to notify a change in his health condition that affected his entitlement to Personal Independence Payments (PIP). The offence spanned from December 4, 2022, to October 24, 2023, during which Rose did not inform […]
Lewisham Pair Charged in Dartford Cocaine Supply Probe
Last month, Kent Police launched an operation after tracing a phone line linked to cocaine sales in Dartford and south London. Following inquiries, officers executed search warrants across Dartford, Lewisham, and south London on Monday, May 18, resulting in four arrests and seizures of suspected heroin, cocaine, cash, and mobile phones. Lewisham Duo Charged Lily […]
Bromley Man Sentenced Over Child Sexual Image Offences
Michael Hawkins, 40, formerly of Renwick Drive, Bromley, pleaded guilty to attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child and possessing two sexual videos involving a child, including one in the most serious category. The offences took place in November 2023. Hawkins, now living in Warlingham, Surrey, faced Bromley Magistrates’ Court on Monday, May […]
Four Teen Boys Charged Over May Burgess Park Fight in South East London
Four teenage boys have been charged following a reported fight in Burgess Park, south east London, on May 17. The Metropolitan Police were called to the scene at around 12.30pm, leading to the arrest of three boys immediately and a fourth later that day. All have appeared in Croydon Youth Court. Multiple Charges Laid The […]
Bexley Support Worker Jailed for Stealing from Vulnerable Man to Fund Gambling
James Huxted, 41, a support worker in Bexley employed by Agincare, has been sentenced to ten months in prison for stealing nearly £2,000 from a 63-year-old man with learning difficulties. The theft occurred last year at a supported living facility, with police confirming Huxted’s repeated misuse of the victim’s bank card. The case was heard […]
Kent Police Hunt Teen After Man Assaulted in Dartford High Street
Kent Police are urgently searching for a teenage boy following an assault in Dartford on Sunday evening. Emergency services were called to High Street at around 7.30pm on May 17 after reports that a man had been punched and suffered a head injury. The victim was treated at the scene before being taken to a […]
Two Hospitalised After Late-Night Van Crash on M25 Near Sevenoaks
Kent Police were called just before 11.45pm on April 28 following a crash involving two vans on the M25 clockwise at Junction 5, close to the A21 Sevenoaks Bypass. Emergency services including Kent Fire and Rescue and the South East Coast Ambulance Service attended the scene. The two drivers, aged 39 and 74, were taken […]
EastEnders Special Week Set To Change Everything In Albert Square
EastEnders is launching a high-stakes special week of episodes titled “The Night The Changes Everything,” airing next month. The dramatic storyline unfolds on a single night during the wedding of Vicki Fowler (Alice Haig) and Ross Marshall (Alex Walkinshaw) in Albert Square, drawing in key families like the Knight-Mitchells, Beale-Brannings, and Fox-Truemans. Wedding Sparks Drama […]
Woman Seriously Injured After Bus Incident on Orpington High Street
A woman was seriously injured in an incident involving a bus on Orpington High Street this morning, May 17. Emergency services including ambulance crews and the air ambulance rushed to the scene around 10.50am. The injured woman was transported to a London major trauma centre for urgent treatment. Emergency Response Swift London Ambulance Service confirmed […]
Man in 50s Stabbed After Fight in Catford Supermarket Car Park
Police were called at 5.50pm on May 15 after reports of a stabbing following a fight in the car park of a supermarket on Thomas’ Lane, Catford. The Metropolitan Police, London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance attended the scene where a man in his 50s was found with stab wounds. He was taken to […]
Buried WWII bombs removed from ground in Thamesmead
Metropolitan Police closed Purland Road in Thamesmead on May 14 following the discovery of several unexploded World War II bombs buried underground. The London Fire Brigade promptly responded just after 11:45am, deploying two fire engines and two rescue units to safely remove the ordnance. Residents and local businesses were advised to keep windows and doors […]
Operation expected to continue into evening after ‘WW2 bombs’ found in Thamesmead
Unexploded World War Two bombs were discovered near Purland Road, close to Nathan Way in Thamesmead just before 11:45am on 14 May. The Metropolitan Police and London Fire Brigade have launched a joint operation to safely remove the devices, with efforts expected to continue into the evening. Emergency Services Respond Assistant Commissioner Pat Goulbourne confirmed […]
M2 Eastbound Shut After Medical Emergency Near Chatham
Police closed the M2 eastbound near junction 3 in Chatham, Kent, on Thursday, May 14, at 2pm after a medical emergency involving a pedestrian. The closure between junctions 3 and 4 has caused significant disruption for drivers, prompting the implementation of a detailed diversion route by emergency services. M2 Eastbound Closure The stretch of the […]
Belvedere Man Jailed for Strangling Second Woman After Abuse Uncovered
Reice Bennett, 28, from Belvedere, was sentenced to an additional 21 months in jail on May 8 after pleading guilty to two counts of strangulation against a second woman. The case highlights failures in communication, as the victim was unaware of Bennett’s prior violent history when they began dating. Victim Left In Dark The second […]
Teenager Charged Over Bromley High Street Airgun Robbery Attempt
A 17-year-old boy was arrested for attempting to rob mobile phones and cash from Gadgetz Exchange on Bromley High Street on April 27. The teen was charged with attempted robbery and possession of an imitation firearm during the offence, highlighting growing concerns over youth crime in the area. Guilty Plea Secured Following his arrest, […]
Air Ambulance Lands as Police Search Bexleyheath Station Tracks for Trespasser
Police and emergency services responded to reports of a trespasser on the railway tracks near Bexleyheath station at 2.20pm on May 13. London Fire Brigade, London Ambulance Service, and an air ambulance attended the scene, with the helicopter landing at Burr Farm field behind St Thomas More Church Primary School. Emergency Response Mobilised Following concern […]
Man Hospitalised After Four-Vehicle Crash on M25 Northbound Near Junction 3
Kent Police are responding to a multi-vehicle collision on the M25 northbound just before Junction 3, south east London. The incident was reported at 7.03am on Wednesday, 13 May 2026, involving four vehicles. A man sustained injuries and has been taken to hospital as emergency services manage the scene and vehicle recovery. Major Delays Reported […]
Man Hospitalised After Assault Outside Lewisham Clock Tower
The Metropolitan Police responded to an assault outside the Lewisham clock tower on High Street just after 8pm on Monday, May 11. Officers and paramedics from the London Ambulance Service attended the scene where a 63-year-old man was treated and taken to hospital. His injuries were confirmed as non-life-threatening and non-life-changing. The investigation is ongoing […]
Kent Man Jailed for Sharing Child Abuse Images Online
Joshua Mumby, 29, from Deal, Kent, was jailed after police uncovered he filmed and shared indecent images of child abuse online. Specialist officers launched their investigation in August 2025 when Mumby uploaded multiple abusive images, leading to his arrest and conviction at Canterbury Crown Court. Disturbing Online Abuse Mumby recorded the abuse himself and distributed […]
Strictly Star Karen Hauer Lands Role in Stepping Out After BBC Exit
Karen Hauer, formerly the longest-serving professional dancer on BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing, has secured a major new role just weeks after her departure from the show was announced. Karen, one of five professional dancers not returning for the upcoming 2026 series, will star as dance teacher Mavis in the stage production Stepping Out, performing at […]
Pudsey Speaks for First Time in 40 Years to Back Child Mental Health
BBC Children In Need mascot Pudsey Bear will speak for the first time in over four decades in a new short film to raise awareness of children’s mental health. The 30-second film, Pudsey Finds His Voice, debuts this Mental Health Awareness Week, featuring a dialogue between Pudsey and actor Dexter Sol Ansell as part […]
Bluewater Shoppers Evacuated After Phone Battery Overheats
Emergency services rushed to Bluewater Shopping Centre on May 9 after reports of smoke from a store room. At around 3.45pm, three fire engines arrived to find an overheated phone battery, posing a fire risk and prompting a swift evacuation of a small section of the centre. Swift Fire Response Kent Fire and Rescue crews […]
Person Hit By Train Near Bexleyheath Disrupts Southeastern Services
A person was hit by a train between Barnehurst and Lewisham early on May 10, causing major disruption to Southeastern rail services near Bexleyheath. The incident at around 7am prompted emergency services to respond and led to significant delays and cancellations affecting commuters travelling through the area. Emergency Response Emergency teams, including British Transport Police […]
Bluewater Shutters Part After Phone Battery Overheats Causing Smoke
Emergency services were called to Bluewater shopping centre at around 3.45pm on May 9 after smoke was reported coming from a store room. Kent Fire and Rescue dispatched three fire engines, discovering a phone battery overheating. The battery was submerged in water, and the area was ventilated. No injuries were recorded. Swift Emergency Response A […]
Police and Firefighters Respond to Incident at Bluewater Shopping Centre
Police and firefighters responded to an incident at Bluewater Shopping Centre in Greenhithe on May 9, setting up a cordon on the upper level near Krispy Kreme Doughnuts and Next clothes shop. Emergency vehicles were pictured outside the centre as shoppers were evacuated and waited outside for updates. Cordon Established At Bluewater A cordon was […]
Fire Erupts at Bluewater Shopping Centre, Shoppers Evacuated
Emergency services were called to Bluewater Shopping Centre in Dartford at 3.45pm on May 9 after reports of a fire. Police assisted fire crews in managing the situation, leading to a temporary evacuation of shoppers and staff in the affected area. No injuries have been reported. Swift Emergency Response Officers quickly established a cordon on […]
Man Suffers Potentially Life-Changing Injuries After Bexley Bar Fight
Police and emergency services rushed to Bexley High Street near the Tanyard and Kitchen Bar just before 11.30pm last Friday (May 1) following a violent fight. A man was left on the floor after being struck and was treated at the scene before being taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening but potentially life-changing injuries. […]
