YouTube Prankster Augustine Mitchell Denied Bail Ahead of Lewisham Rape Trial
Augustine Mitchell, a YouTube prankster known as LV General, was denied bail at Woolwich Crown Court as he awaits trial for an alleged Lewisham rape offence that allegedly took place on May 24. The 37-year-old from Ladywell appeared via video link from HMP Belmarsh on June 25 alongside co-defendant Marcel Johnson, 39, who attended in […]
Teenagers Arrested for Knife Robberies on Kent Trains
Five teenagers aged 15 to 17 were arrested on suspicion of robbery after incidents on trains travelling through Kent on the evening of Wednesday, 24 June. British Transport Police responded to reports around 9pm of a group threatening commuters with knives and using violence to steal phones and valuables on trains running from Margate towards […]
Drunk Driver Crashes Into Sydenham Tesco Days After Ban
Collett Bartley, 42, smashed her car into the Tesco supermarket on Kirkdale, Sydenham, at around 11am on Wednesday, June 10, just 48 hours after being banned from driving. Police found her well over the drink-driving limit with a breathalyser reading of 61 micrograms, exceeding the legal limit of 35. Despite the collision, no injuries were […]
Man Shot Near Lewisham Rap Video Shoot Police Search
Police were called to Lewisham Way in south-east London on Sunday 21 June at 8.38pm after reports of gunshots. Officers searched the area but found no victims or suspects on the scene. Around 40 minutes later, a 19-year-old man arrived at the hospital with a gunshot wound linked to the incident. The shooting occurred […]
Baby Goats Stolen in Bromley Farm Theft Police Investigate
Baby goats were stolen overnight between June 22 and June 23 from the Christmas Tree Farm on Cudham Road, Downe, Bromley. The farm manager, Paul, who has worked there for 43 years, discovered the theft after returning in the morning to find the goat kids missing and their mothers distressed. The Metropolitan Police have confirmed […]
Person Dies After Casualty On Tracks At Woolwich Dockyard
British Transport Police were called to Woolwich Dockyard on Saturday, June 20, at around 5.50pm after reports of a casualty on the railway tracks. The person, whose details have not been released, was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities have confirmed the death is not suspicious and are preparing a file for the […]
EastEnders TV Schedule Changes This Week Due to World Cup Matches
EastEnders fans in the UK should note the BBC soap’s TV schedule is shifting this week thanks to the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2024. Key World Cup matches, including Argentina versus Austria and England versus Ghana, will cause EastEnders to air at different times from Monday, June 22 to Thursday, June 25. Mondays Late Start […]
Banned Driver Jailed After Dangerous Police Chase in Hither Green and Catford
Johnathan Conian, 40, was jailed for eight months after leading police on a dangerous chase through Hither Green and Catford on June 5. The pursuit began in Campshill Road, Hither Green, and ended in Polecroft Lane, Catford, where officers finally stopped him. Conian, who has no fixed address, pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, driving while […]
South East London Comedian LV General Charged with Rape in Lewisham
Augustine Mitchell, 37, known as comedian and social media personality LV General, was remanded in custody after being charged with rape following allegations from May 24 in Lewisham, South East London. He appeared at Bromley Magistrates’ Court and had a bail hearing at Woolwich Crown Court on June 8, with the outcome pending. The case […]
Woman Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries After Being Hit by Car in Orpington
A 55-year-old woman was left with life-threatening injuries after being struck by a car on Chipperfield Road, Orpington, at around 7.50am on Thursday, June 19. Emergency services, including the Metropolitan Police, London Ambulance Service, and London Fire Brigade, responded swiftly to the incident. The woman was treated at the scene before being rushed to a […]
Man Arrested After Large Brawl Outside Nando’s in Beckenham
Dozens gathered outside the Nando’s on High Street, Beckenham, late on Wednesday, June 17, where a large brawl erupted around 11:10pm. Emergency services responded quickly, treating a man and woman in their 20s and another man for minor injuries. The Metropolitan Police arrested a 21-year-old man on suspicion of assault occasioning actual bodily harm. Violent […]
Four Men Arrested After Stabbing Incident in Erith on Bexley Road
Police were dispatched to Bexley Road, Erith, just after 10pm on June 17 following reports of an assault. A 50-year-old man was found injured at the scene and taken to hospital, where his wounds were deemed non-life-threatening. While receiving treatment, the victim was also arrested on suspicion of making threats to kill. Multiple Arrests […]
Mass Brawl Erupts Outside Beckenham Nando’s Late Night
Dozens of men were involved in a violent mass brawl on Beckenham High Street outside Nando’s at around 11:30pm on June 18. The chaotic scene saw several individuals kicked and knocked to the ground as cars struggled to pass the area amid the fight. The Metropolitan Police attended the scene to break up the disturbance, […]
Body discovered in south east London woods during search for missing person
Metropolitan Police officers discovered the body of a man in his 30s in Bostall Woods, south east London, on the afternoon of June 16. The discovery came during an ongoing search launched after the man went missing on the evening of June 14. Specialist officers have informed and are supporting the next of kin as […]
Huge Fire Rips Through Erith Scrapyard Causing Thick Smoke
A massive fire broke out today (June 17) at a scrapyard on Landau Way, Erith, engulfing large amounts of scrap metal and producing heavy smoke. The London Fire Brigade was called at 10:50am and deployed crews from Erith, Bexley, Plumstead, and nearby stations, alongside support from Kent and Essex fire services, to tackle the blaze. […]
Three Teens Arrested After 200 Turned Away at Bluewater Kent
Police arrested three 16-year-old boys after around 200 teenagers were turned away from Bluewater Shopping Centre in Greenhithe, Kent, on Monday, June 15, 2026, following reports of antisocial behaviour. Officers and centre security acted swiftly after being called at 3pm about disruptive behaviour in the food court, enforcing a dispersal order to control the situation. […]
Major Emergency Response at Springfield Grove SE7 in South East London
Police, fire crews, and London Ambulance Service rushed to Springfield Grove in SE7, South East London, at 11:56am on June 15 following reports of a serious ongoing incident. Emergency services remain at the scene hours later, while the exact nature of the incident is yet to be confirmed by the Metropolitan Police. Emergency Services Deployed […]
Erith Man Jailed for Brutal Assault Leaving Woman with Broken Cheekbone
Marcus Nadon, 51, from Erith, was sentenced to 25 months in prison at Woolwich Crown Court on June 9 after being found guilty of common assault, grievous bodily harm, and actual bodily harm against his former partner. The violent abuse spanned two years, culminating in a savage punch in 2023 that broke the victim’s cheekbone, […]
Man in 40s Fighting for Life After Group Assault in South Bank London
The Metropolitan Police were called at around 12:15am on June 14 to Belvedere Road near the Southbank Centre, London, following reports of a violent assault. A man in his 40s was attacked by a group of about four men who knocked him to the ground and severely assaulted him. The victim was rushed to the […]
Facebook Instagram Outage Logs Users Out Worldwide
On Friday afternoon, June 12, millions of social media users across the UK, the Netherlands, and the Philippines were unexpectedly logged out of Facebook, Instagram, and Messenger. The Meta-owned platforms experienced widespread disruptions, leaving users unable to load content, send direct messages, or access notifications. The outage sparked fears of account hacks before technical issues […]
EastEnders Star Ronni Ancona Set for Dramatic Exit After Short Stint
Ronni Ancona, the award-winning actress and comedian best known for roles in Last Tango in Halifax and Big Impression, is set to leave the BBC soap EastEnders in the coming weeks. The 56-year-old joined the show late last year as Bea Pollard, a complex villain who orchestrated a major theft, causing turmoil for Honey Mitchell […]
Kent Man Admits Using AI to Create Child Sex Images
Harry Geddes, 28, of Silver Streak Way in Strood, Kent, has admitted creating AI-generated sexual images involving a child and breaching a sexual harm prevention order (SHPO). Police were alerted by monitoring software on his phone in March 2024, leading to the discovery of AI-created intimate images made without consent. Geddes appeared at Medway Magistrates’ […]
EastEnders’ Ronni Ancona to Exit After Dramatic Short Stint
Ronni Ancona, the acclaimed actress and comedian, is set to depart EastEnders in the coming weeks after a concise but eventful run on the BBC soap. Ancona, 56, joined the London-based show late last year and made her debut in January 2026 as Bea Pollard, a schoolfriend of Linda Carter. Her character quickly became central […]
Bluewater Hosts The Monster Inflatable Obstacle Course This Summer
The Monster, a massive 300-metre inflatable assault course featuring over 40 challenging obstacles, will take over Bluewater’s The Village car park from 18 July to 31 August. Visitors of all ages can enjoy leaping, sliding, and bouncing through this thrilling summer attraction, boasting the 18-metre Mayhem Mega Slide, Chaos Climb, and Tumble Tunnel. This marks […]
Person Hit By Train Between Gillingham And Faversham Disrupts Rail Service
Emergency services responded at 12.51pm on Thursday, June 11, after a person was hit by a train between Gillingham and Faversham in Kent, leading to the closure of all rail lines between the two stations. Southeastern and National Rail confirmed ongoing disruption, with delays expected until 2.50 pm as officials investigate the severity of the […]
Woman Charged After Car Hits Tesco Express in Sydenham
Police were called to Kirkdale, Sydenham, around 11am on Wednesday, June 10, after a car crashed into the Tesco Express store. Officers and the London Ambulance Service attended the scene. Collett Bartley, 42, from Kirkdale, was arrested on suspicion of drink-driving and driving while disqualified. She was charged later that day and is due to […]
Sidcup Assault Victim Stuart Tickner Dies After Station Road Attack
Stuart Tickner, 50, was found unconscious near the Iron Horse Pub on Station Road, Sidcup, at around 1am on 25 May following an assault. Emergency services rushed him to hospital, where he remained critical until his death on 30 May. A 36-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after attending the hospital on […]
Massive Fire Erupts at Bermondsey Recycling Centre in London
The London Fire Brigade rushed to a major fire at a recycling centre on Landmann Way, Bermondsey, south east London, shortly after 5.30pm on June 8. Around 100 firefighters and 15 fire engines worked through the night to bring the blaze under control, with residents urged to keep windows and doors shut due to heavy […]
Sidcup Man Admits Sexual Messages to ‘Child’ in Police Sting
Harrison Bodnar, 29, from Station Road, Sidcup, pleaded guilty at Bromley Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday (June 2) to attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child. The offence occurred between February 25 and April 15 last year when Bodnar sent explicit messages to what he believed was an underage girl, including requests for explicit […]
100 firefighters tackle recycling centre blaze in Bermondsey
About 100 firefighters and 15 fire engines are currently tackling a major blaze at a recycling centre on Landmann Way in Bermondsey. The London Fire Brigade responded to the fire, which began earlier today. Thick black smoke was seen billowing across London, disrupting rail services near London Bridge. Massive Smoke Plume Video footage obtained by […]
