Crackdown on Illegal Mopeds and E-Bikes in Woolwich
A joint crackdown by Woolwich council, police, and immigration officers has targeted dodgy mopeds and e-bikes flouting the law. The operation focused on vehicles breaching moped, e-bike, and right-to-work rules, London Now
Kent Water Crisis Declared Major Incident as Supply Blackouts Hit Maidstone, Tunbridge Wells & Canterbury
Kent County Council has officially declared the ongoing water outages across the county a major incident. Areas including Canterbury, Harbledown, Maidstone, Hollingbourne, and Tunbridge Wells have been left dry yet again
EastEnders Legend Derek Martin Dies Aged 92
Tragic news from Albert Square as Derek Martin, the iconic actor who played Charlie Slater, has died aged 92. Known for bringing heart and soul to EastEnders, Derek’s death marks the end
The Afternoon in Birmingham When a Street Art Festival Brought Strangers Together
It was a surprisingly warm Saturday afternoon in Birmingham, the kind where the sun breaks through the usual grey and makes the city feel almost Mediterranean. I’d come into Digbeth on a
Private Plane Crashes in Essex Woodlands – Pilot Seriously Hurt
A two-seater Jodel D120 plane smashed down in Belhus Woods Country Park on September 7, 2024. The pilot suffered serious injuries but survived the dramatic crash. ‘Mayday’ Call Heard Before Crash The
Big Cannabis Bust in Margate Shakes Up Local Crime Scene
Kent Police and Thanet District Council have dealt a heavy blow to organised crime in Margate. A cannabis farm was discovered inside a property on Cliff Terrace, following a routine check
Beloved Grandad Dies After Churchdown Crash
Tragedy struck in Churchdown as 75-year-old Peter Bate passed away on Christmas Day, 11 days after being hit by a car while walking his dog. Heartbreak as Family Pays Tribute Gloucestershire police
Massive House Fire Engulfs Wickford Road in South Woodham Ferrers
A fierce house blaze is raging on Wickford Road, South Woodham Ferrers, filling the area with thick, choking smoke. Firefighters have battled flames through the night and remain at the scene this
M25 Chaos This Morning: Crash at Wisley Causes Major Delays
An accident on the M25 anticlockwise near the Wisley Interchange (J10) sparked chaos during rush hour this morning (January 6), shutting one lane on the entry slip road and causing tailbacks stretching
Over the weekend, firefighters battled a number of grass fires in and around London
In addition to major fires in Enfield, Hayes, and Thamesmead, crews were called to several smaller grass fires. On Saturday at 2.53pm crews were dispatched to Bell Lane in Enfield. The fire destroyed an area of grass and shrubland measuring 300m x 50m. By 4.03am the fire had been put out. Four fire engines […]
Following the death of a man in Sheffield on Saturday, two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder
At around 11 p.m. on Saturday, July 23, emergency services were called to Bowshaw Close in Sheffield, where a man in his 50s was discovered with life-threatening injuries.A short time later, he was pronounced dead. His family has been notified.Two men, aged 34 and 20, have been arrested on suspicion of murder and are being […]
This afternoon, ten fire engines and approximately 70 firefighters battled a grass fire on South Ordnance Road in Enfield
Over a 20-hectare area, approximately six hectares of grass and shrubland were set ablaze. There have been no reports of injuries as of yet. The Brigade’s 999 Control Officers responded to more than 20 calls about the fire. According to a spokesperson for the London Fire Brigade: “The fire generated smoke and ash, which […]
Overnight, drivers and passengers caught up in Kent’s ongoing disruption received emergency assistance, including food and water
Kent County Council (KCC) coordinated supplies of snack packs and drinks to tourists queuing on the A20 to get to Eurotunnel, working with HM Coastguard, React, and Kent Search and Rescue. Welfare is typically not delivered to those in the queues overnight due to safety concerns. When it became clear that some of the motorists, […]
When emergency personnel arrived, they discovered a man in his 30s with a serious neck injury
Police received a call shortly after 3 p.m. today (24/07) regarding a disturbance in The Parade. When emergency personnel arrived, they discovered a man in his 30s with a serious neck injury. He was taken to the hospital, but his injuries are not thought to be life-threatening. Officers conducted a thorough search of the surrounding […]
Police are looking for witnesses after a man died in a car accident on the Isle of Wight
Officers were called to Ningwood Hill in Shalfleet at 1.40am on Saturday, 23 June, after receiving reports of a single-vehicle collision involving a silver Renault LL29 Van. The driver, 45, from the Isle of Wight, died at the scene. His next of kin have been notified, and they are being assisted by specialist officers. […]
Detectives looking into a stabbing at a pub in Hornchurch have released an image of a man they want to identify
Officers on patrol were alerted at 12.0am on Saturday, July 23rd, to a 23-year-old man who had been stabbed in a pub on the High Street.They summoned the London Ambulance Service and administered first aid to the man, who had been stabbed multiple times.He was taken to an east London hospital and is still in […]
A family pays tribute to a boy who died in a collision in Southampton
Following his death, the family of a boy injured in a collision in Southampton has paid tribute to him. Officers were dispatched to Hill Lane, near the intersection with Warwick Road, at 5.18 p.m. on Monday (18 July), following a report of a collision involving a Suzuki motorcycle and a VW Golf. Layton Cashmore, 14, […]
Domestic abuse victims who were interviewed via video link from their homes rather than in person have expressed high levels of satisfaction with a new service being piloted by Kent Police
Officers have been able to use video technology to virtually respond to calls that have been risk assessed and deemed suitable as part of the Domestic Abuse Hub, which launched on Wednesday, May 18, 2022. Within minutes of receiving a call, Kent Police officers can record the crime, take statements, and gather valuable evidence. This […]
