Engine Fire on Bus in Tonbridge
An engine fire on a bus caused a significant disruption on Quarry Hill Road, Tonbridge, late Tuesday afternoon. Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) was alerted to the incident at 17:17 on June 11, 2024. Two fire engines were dispatched to the scene, where firefighters, equipped with breathing apparatus, used high-pressure hose reel jets to […]
Woolwich Shooting Leaves Man in His 20s Fighting for His Life in Hospital
A man is fighting for his life after being shot in Woolwich on Monday night (June 10). Police were called at approximately 10:35 pm to reports of gunshots near Granby House on Ogilby Street. Armed officers rushed to the scene, but no victim could be found initially. However, it was later reported that a man […]
Tragedy Strikes as Malawi’s Vice-President and Others Perish in Plane Crash
In a devastating incident, Malawi’s Vice-President Saulos Chilima and nine other individuals lost their lives when their plane crashed. The aircraft, which was carrying six passengers and three military crew members, mysteriously disappeared from radar shortly after departing from the capital city, Lilongwe, on Monday morning. Search and rescue teams, comprising hundreds of soldiers, police […]
A former Kent Police officer has been charged with rape, sexual assault and misconduct in a public office
Jamie Woodhams was the subject of an investigation by detectives from the Kent and Essex Serious Crime Directorate after a report made to the force in October 2022. The 51-year-old, of Ashford, has now been charged with six counts of rape and one count of sexual assault. The charges relate to alleged offences against two […]
Funfair Ride Malfunction at Lambeth Country Show: Update on Injured Individuals
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44-Year-Old Man Charged with Murder of 21-Year-Old in Deptford
A 44-year-old man has been charged with the murder of a 21-year-old man in Deptford. Dalziell Wedderburn, 44, stands accused of murdering Robert Robinson, who was fatally stabbed on Carteret Way late on Thursday night (June 6). Wedderburn was one of two men arrested shortly after the incident. He was charged with murder on Sunday […]
URGENT Update: Missing Person from Thornton Heath Area
Police are urgently appealing for information on the whereabouts of Philip Farrington, a vulnerable man from the Thornton Heath area who has been reported missing. Philip, who also has known connections in the Croydon area, suffers from mental health issues and has not been seen since March. His family is deeply concerned for his safety […]
Two Men Arrested on Suspicion of Murder After 21-Year-Old Killed in Deptford
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder following the fatal stabbing of a 21-year-old man in Deptford on Thursday night. Police were called to Carteret Way at 10:35 pm on June 6 after reports of a stabbing. Despite the best efforts of emergency services, the victim, now identified as Robert Robinson, was pronounced […]
Conservative Councillor Apologises After Erroneous Attack on Labour Candidate
In a recent turn of events in the Southend ward of Southchurch, Conservative Councillor Daniel Nelson has issued a public apology after making false accusations against Labour Party candidate Bayo Alaba. Nelson’s comments, made on the social media platform X, suggested Alaba was absent in France while local campaigning was underway, sparking significant backlash. In […]
Beloved Brighton Store Dockerills to Close in September
One of Brighton’s best-loved shops, Dockerills, will shut its doors for the last time at the end of September. This family-run hardware store, located on Church Street, has been a staple in the North Laine community for decades. Dockerills is the final store of its kind, with a history dating back to 1915 when Walter […]