Explosion Rocks Remote Area Near Alton Towers, Emergency Services Respond
Reports have emerged of a significant explosion in a remote area close to Alton Towers in Staffordshire. Emergency services have swiftly responded to the incident, which occurred approximately four miles from the popular theme park. Details are limited at this stage, and it remains unclear whether there are any serious injuries resulting from the explosion. […]
Stolen bikes recovered from address in Gillingham
Officers are seeking to identify the rightful owners of several suspected stolen bicycles which were recovered from an address in Gillingham. On Monday 18 December 2023, a total of seven push bikes were seized from a property in St Albans Close. They include Boardman, Specialized, Canyon and Dunlop models. As well as returning the bicycles […]
Teenage Boy Denies Arson Charges Following Fire at London Oratory School
A 16-year-old boy has pleaded not guilty to arson charges related to a fire that occurred at the prestigious London Oratory School in West London. The incident led to a significant response from emergency services, with ten fire engines and 70 firefighters summoned to combat the blaze. The fire broke out in the school’s atrium, […]
Driver Faces Legal Consequences for Letting Passengers Alight on A27 in Sussex
A driver who let passengers out on an active two-lane highway has faced legal consequences. Helen Phadnis was operating a Tesla on the A27 near Falmer when she allowed her passengers to exit onto the roadway. This action caused a motorcyclist following the car to halt abruptly, enabling the passengers to reach the side grass […]
A woman has been charged with assaulting officers following a disturbance in St Margaret’s at Cliffe, Dover
On Wednesday 27 December 2023, Kent Police was called to Reach Road where it was alleged a woman was acting in an aggressive and threatening manner. Officers attended and Laurie Knight, 63, was detained at the scene. It was reported that Knight also assaulted two police officers whilst in police custody. Knight was later charged […]
16 Babies Born on Christmas Day at Romford, Queen’s Hospital
Katie Bowers knew she was due to welcome her baby on a special day this festive season and was preparing for the arrival on the due date, New Year’s Day. But her little bundle of joy had other ideas and arrived early instead — on Christmas Day. Little Sienna was born at Queen’s Hospital in Romford […]
BBC News Viewers Amused as Reporter Mistakenly Mentions Volcano Instead of Tornado
BBC News viewers had a moment of amusement when a reporter mistakenly claimed that a “volcano” had struck parts of Greater Manchester instead of a tornado. The incident occurred following the devastation caused by Storm Gerrit, which wreaked havoc in Stalybridge, Tameside, damaging over 100 homes. The BBC dispatched Fiona Trott, its North of England […]
Teenager Charged with Arson Following Blaze at London Oratory School
A 16-year-old boy has been charged with arson in connection with a significant fire that broke out in the atrium of the London Oratory School, a prestigious Catholic institution in west London. The incident occurred on Wednesday at the 160-year-old school located on Seagrave Road in Fulham, known for its notable alumni, including politicians like […]
Man Arrested Following Online Images of Vehicle Speeding at 180mph on M4
A man has been apprehended by Wiltshire Police following the circulation of online images depicting a vehicle allegedly travelling at an astonishing speed of 180mph on the M4 motorway. The investigation was initiated in response to these images surfacing on various social media platforms, revealing a driver purportedly reaching a speed of 180mph along a […]
Murder Investigation Launched After Woman Found Dead in Waterlooville
Hampshire and Isle of Wight police have launched a murder investigation following the discovery of a woman’s body in a residence on Nevinson Way, Waterlooville. The incident unfolded on December 28, 2023, when officers were called to the scene at approximately 11:30 am. Upon arrival, authorities found the lifeless body of a 37-year-old woman. Alongside […]