Sellafield clean-up team dives into history
A team of specialist nuclear divers is carrying out vital clean-up and decommissioning work in the oldest legacy storage pond on the Sellafield site. The last time a human entered Sellafield’s Pile Fuel Storage Pond was in 1958, when records show a maintenance operator and health physics monitor carried out a dive into the newly […]
Have your say on Lyme Bay sole management
Fishers and fellow stakeholders are being asked to give their views on a range of potential management measures for the sole fishery in Lyme Bay. The Marine Management Organisation (MMO), working with a steering group of fishers, scientists, policy makers and fisheries managers, have launched an eight-week consultation on a variety of proposals. The consultation also seeks […]
A person was killed after being hit by an underground train on the central line
A person has been killed after being hit by a London Underground train (Wednesday, March 29). Due to the incident, the Central line lost service on an East London section. They were pronounced dead at the scene at Ilford’s Newbury Park station. A spokesperson for British Transport Police confirmed that a person was struck around […]
Sussex PCC Katy Bourne welcomes government Anti-social Behaviour Action Plan
The Police & Crime Commissioner for Sussex, Katy Bourne, has expressed her support for the Government’s new Anti-Social Behaviour Action Plan. The plan, which aims to tackle the issue of anti-social behaviour, will see Sussex become a trailblazer for the new ‘Immediate Justice’ pilot, which will receive additional funding from the Government. The Action Plan […]
UK and Sweden strengthen defence relationship as ministers sign agreement on self-propelled guns
The UK and Swedish defence ministers signed a letter of intent relating to a new contract to deliver 14 Archer self-propelled guns. The UK will continue to strongly support Sweden’s swift accession to NATO and we will work together to ensure Ukraine receives the support it needs, following discussions during a meeting between defence ministers. […]
UPDATED: Emergency services called Woolwich Arsenal Station after a person is hit by a train
There is no service between Woolwich Arsenal and King George V following reports that a person has been hit by a train at Woolwich station. The incident happened at around 10am on Wednesday 29th March 2023. Rail services were cancelled in South London after a person was hit by a train. Southeastern Railway made the […]
Firefighters have issued a candle safety warning after a house fire on Davidson Road in Croydon
A bedroom on the first floor of a mid-terraced house was completely destroyed by the fire. One woman left the property before the Brigade arrived. There were no reports of any injuries.The fire is believed to have been accidental and caused by a candle left unattended.A London Fire Brigade spokesperson said: “Candles, incense sticks and […]
North Wales Fire and Rescue Service has honoured its longest-serving members of staff at a presentation evening held at Venue Cymru
The ceremony recognised more than 20 members of staff who have completed over 30 years of outstanding service to the public through the presentation of 30 or 40-year clasps. These will be added to their existing Long Service and Good Conduct medals received after completing 20 years of Service.
Vandalism at Lullington Heath and Castle Hill National Nature Reserve
Natural England, the organisation responsible for managing the Lullington Heath and Castle Hill National Nature Reserve, has reported an incident of vandalism to one of the gates at the reserve. Fortunately, no livestock were in the field at the time of the incident. Natural England has expressed its disappointment and frustration at the lack of […]
The fire is thought to have been caused by the improper disposal of smoking materials
Yesterday, four fire engines and approximately 25 firefighters responded to a flat fire on Billington Road in New Cross Gate (28 March). Fire damaged a two-room flat on the ground floor of a converted terraced house. Before the Brigade arrived, two people left the property. There were no reported injuries. The fire is thought to […]