Two Women Die After Dinghy Technical Failure Near French Coast carrying 82 People
French authorities reported a dinghy carrying 82 people left Neufchâtel-Hardelot shortly after 1:30am on May 3 but suffered a technical failure at sea, causing it to drift and run aground on the French shoreline. Emergency crews found the bodies of two women in their 20s, believed to be Sudanese, while 17 migrants were rescued, and […]
New Law Boosts Pet Ownership Rights for Renters Across England
From today, tenants in England’s private rental sector can legally request to keep pets without unfair refusal from landlords, under the new Renters Rights Act. This landmark legislation promises to transform pet ownership and ease pressure on animal centres facing capacity crises, says the RSPCA. Historic Shift For Renters Previously, landlords could impose blanket bans […]
Lorry Driver Arrested After Cyclist Dies in Kennington Park Road London
A lorry driver has been arrested after a woman cyclist in her 20s died in a tragic incident on Kennington Park Road, south east London. The collision happened at around 11am on April 29, with emergency crews responding promptly. Despite efforts, the cyclist was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver, a man in […]
Bexley Homeowners Scammed Out Of £245K By Cowboy Roofers
At Woolwich Crown Court, Glyn Walters, 60, from North London, was linked to a roofing scam that fleeced ordinary homeowners in Bexley, Greenwich, Sutton and Croydon of almost £245,000. Between March and September 2021, victims paid for roof repairs that were either never done or completed to a shoddy standard. Walters lent his name to […]
Goslings Killed After Disturbing Attacks in Sidcup’s Lamorbey Park
Three goslings have died following what local leaders describe as “unacceptable behaviour” in Sidcup’s Lamorbey Park, sparking community concern on Monday, April 27. Sidcup Partners BID revealed that one adult goose is missing after incidents that have left the area shaken. Professor Randall Whittaker, principal of Rose Bruford College, called the situation “distressing” and highlighted […]
Bromley Police Officer Fired Over Theft of £160 Trainers Parcel
PC Daniel Betts, a Metropolitan Police officer based in Bromley, was dismissed after being arrested on suspicion of stealing a parcel containing £160 trainers. The incident took place in Biggin Hill on December 22 last year during a neighbour dispute. The misconduct hearing on March 6 revealed details of Betts’ handling of the parcel, raising […]
Motorcyclist Seriously Injured in A2 Crash Near Bluewater
A motorcyclist sustained serious injuries in a collision with a car on the A2 coastbound near Bean, close to Bluewater, this Monday evening. Kent Police and paramedics responded to the incident at 5.45pm on 27 April 2026, with emergency services currently treating the injured rider. Road Closure Delays The A2 remains closed between the Bean […]
Man Arrested After Car Crash Hospitalises Woman and Three Children in East Dulwich
Police were called to East Dulwich Grove in south east London at 12.20am on Sunday, April 26, following a two-car crash that left a woman and three children injured. The Metropolitan Police confirmed the male driver of one vehicle was arrested on suspicion of drink driving and taken to hospital in stable condition. None of […]
Train Disruption Hits South East London Overground Services
Commuters travelling on the London Overground between New Cross Gate and Crystal Palace or West Croydon faced significant disruption on April 25 following signalling issues in south east London. The problem, first reported at 2.40pm, caused cancelled services and delays up to 20 minutes, with disruption expected until around 6pm, Transport for London (TfL) […]
Man, 30, Found Dead with Serious Injuries in Camberwell
Police were called to a Winterslow Road address in Camberwell yesterday evening after the London Ambulance Service reported a man found with significant injuries. The 30-year-old victim was pronounced dead at the scene at 6.39pm on April 22. 66-Year-Old Arrested Over Murder Officers swiftly arrested a 66-year-old man in Kent the following day, April 23, […]
Paedophile Bus Driver Jailed Again for Historic Child Sex Abuse
Eric Cox, 67, a convicted paedophile currently in jail, has been slammed with an extra seven-and-a-half years behind bars. Cox was already serving 15 years for abusing a young boy from 2011. Now, more twisted offences from over 30 years ago have landed him another hefty prison term. Exploited Trust to Abuse Vulnerable Boy Prosecutor […]
Orpington Councillor Sacked as Magistrate Over Anti-ULEZ Protest Rant
Simon Fawthrop, Orpington councillor and magistrate, has been booted from his judicial role after blasting a court ruling on anti-ULEZ protesters. His explosive comments outside Westminster Magistrates’ Court have cost him dearly. Fawthrop Slams Judge Over Protest Verdict After four protesters were convicted of harassing London Mayor Sadiq Khan, Fawthrop told reporters the verdict was […]
Woman ‘sexually assaulted’ in south east London churchyard
A woman was reportedly attacked in St Luke’s Churchyard, SE7, around 5.35pm on April 18. Police and London Ambulance crews rushed to the scene, sealing off the area for investigation. Shock Assault at St Luke’s Churchyard The victim came forward to report the assault in the quiet Village neighbourhood. Specialist officers are now supporting her […]
Masked Pervert Fined After Shocking Sex Act in Oxleas Woods
Leslie King, 56, from Erith, has been nailed for exposing himself in broad daylight. Police swooped on the Oxleas Woods Cafe car park in Crown Woods Lane after reports of a man flashing his genitals on October 18, 2024. Swift Police Action Leads to Arrest Officers arrived quickly and arrested King, who was found wearing […]
Dark web drug lord Helio Delfini locked up for eight years
Helio Delfini, 43, of Rotherhithe Street, Southwark, was handed an eight-year prison sentence on Friday, April 17, after pleading guilty to conspiracy to supply cocaine. Delfini was part of a dark web drug ring operating under the vendor name UKWhite, moving high-purity cocaine across the UK and beyond. UKWhite Dark Web Drug Empire Busted Delfini […]
London’s Eco-Friendly Delivery Star Quiver Calls Time After Five Years
Quiver Delivery, the London-based, zero-emission courier firm, is closing its doors after entering liquidation. The company, launched in 2021, promised same-day or next-day deliveries to 86% of London homes using only human or electric-powered vehicles like bikes, e-cargo bikes, e-mopeds, and e-vans. Quiver Promised “Magical” Deliveries — But Trouble Loomed Quiver’s website boasted about setting […]
Fuel Fury Set to Hit Essex: Police Ready for Chaotic Protests
Fuel Protest Threat Looms Over Thurrock-Kent Route Essex Police are on high alert after social media buzzed with rumours of the “Great British Fuel Protest” hitting the Thurrock-Kent route. Posts claim the demonstrations could kick off this afternoon and rumble on until April 17. Authorities have reassured locals they’ve got contingency plans in place to […]
Tragic Hit-and-Run: Woman Killed, Three Arrested
Police were called just before 7pm on Tuesday, April 14, after a devastating crash involving a pedestrian and a car between Sanford Street and Knoyle Street. Young Woman Dies at Scene The victim, a woman in her 20s, was pronounced dead at the scene. Her family have been informed and are being supported by specialist […]
Carpet Boss Cheats Taxman Out of £218k but Skates Jail
Businessman Caught Dodging Tax on £800k Turnover Michael John Austen, 73, of Bexleyheath, admitted dodging income tax on his carpet fitting firm, All Carpets Ltd, between 2017 and 2022. Despite raking in nearly £800,000 in turnover, he pocketed the cash without declaring it to HMRC. HMRC Crackdown Uncovers Hidden Earnings Prosecutor Dickon Edwards revealed HMRC […]
Man Stabbed in Bromley High Street Horror
A man was stabbed on Bromley High Street yesterday evening, sparking a major emergency response. Swift Emergency Response on Scene The shocking attack happened around 7.50pm on April 6. London Ambulance Service and police rushed to the scene. They found the stabbed victim and treated him immediately before rushing him to hospital. Victim’s Condition Unknown […]
Tragic Night in Peckham: Man Stabbed to Death Outside Club
Just before 4am on April 6, chaos erupted outside a nightclub on Ruby Street, Peckham. Paramedics rushed to the scene where a 26-year-old man was found with fatal stab wounds. Sadly, he died on the spot. Two More Fighting for Their Lives Two other men, both in their 20s, were also injured in the attack. […]
Tragedy struck early today in Peckham as a stabbing left one man dead and two fighting for their lives
Deadly Stabbing Shakes Peckham Just before 4am on April 6, police were called to Ruby Street following reports of a disturbance. What they found was horrific: three men with serious stab wounds. One Man Dies at Scene, Others Critical A 26-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene. His family has been informed. The other two […]
Terrifying stabbing shock in Bury St Edmunds as man fights for life
Man Slashed in Moreton Hall Horror Police rushed to a stabbing in Moreton Hall, Bury St Edmunds, at around 10.15pm on March 22. A man in his 40s was stabbed and taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. His condition is now stable. Masked Attackers Flee Scene Five suspects, dressed in dark clothes and face […]
Man arrested after murder of 14-year-old in Woolwich
Police rushed to Lord Warwick Street, Woolwich, on Thursday afternoon after a shooting left Eghosa Ogbebor fatally injured. The 27-year-old was found with serious wounds and died at the scene. Six Arrested in Connection With Woolwich Shooting A 46-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender and remains in custody. A 16-year-old […]
ITV Shakes Up Coronation Street & Emmerdale
EastEnders Shifts Easter Monday Slot Amid TV Schedule Shake-Up Soap fans brace yourselves! EastEnders has been bumped from its usual 7.30pm slot on Easter Monday (April 6) thanks to special programming and football fixtures shaking up TV schedules. EastEnders Easter Schedule: Watched One Hour Later This Monday, instead of your regular 7.30pm fix on BBC […]
Two teens and man released on bailed after Eghosa Ogbebor shot dead in Woolwich
Tragedy struck Woolwich on Thursday afternoon when police were called to reports of a shooting on Lord Warwick Street at 3.40pm. Despite paramedics’ best efforts, 14-year-old Eghosa Ogbebor was pronounced dead at the scene. Murder Investigation Underway The victim’s family has been informed and is receiving specialist support. Police have launched a full murder probe […]
Woman Seriously Injured as Man and Girl Die in Kent Pony and Trap Crash
Tragic Crash on A228: Pony and Trap Collide with Lorry A white DAF tipper truck crashed into a pony and trap on the A228 Boyle Way in East Peckham at around 6.25pm on April 1. Three Dead, One Critically Injured The pony died instantly at the scene. A man in his 30s, riding in the […]
Three men arrested after man shot dead outside block of flats in Woolwich
A man was shot dead near Church Street on Lord Warwick Street at around 3.40pm today, April 2. Officers and London Ambulance Service crews rushed to the scene but the victim was pronounced dead immediately. His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers. Three Men Arrested Over Brutal Shooting […]
Big Guns Bust Across Kent: 17 Arrested in Major Firearms Crackdown
Big Guns Bust Across Kent: 17 Arrested in Major Firearms Crackdown Kent Police have launched a sweeping investigation across multiple hotspots, including Swanscombe, Sittingbourne, Dartford, and Canterbury. Their operation has smashed a suspected firearms network, resulting in 17 arrests over two days. Eleven Nabbed in Early Raid, Six More Follow On Tuesday, March 31, police […]
Fiance’s Bedroom Goes Up in Flames After Pre-Wedding Row
Accountant Naomi Andrews, 43, from Dartford, narrowly escaped prison after torching her fiancé’s bed — along with three priceless wedding dresses — just hours before their big day. The Fiery Fallout Woolwich Crown Court heard how tensions exploded on April 8, 2023, the couple’s wedding day. After a heated spat, Andrews’ fiancé left their home […]
