Labour MP for Rochester and Strood, Lauren Edwards, Apologises After Offensive Tweets from 2009 Resurface
Newly-elected Labour MP for Rochester and Strood, Lauren Edwards, has issued a public apology after offensive tweets she posted over a decade ago resurfaced online. The tweets, including one from 2009 containing derogatory language about Estonians, have sparked outrage and widespread condemnation. The tweet, posted in July 2009, read: “I want these f****** Estonian r****ds […]
Martin Lewis Issues Urgent Warning to Pensioners Missing Out on £3,900 in Support
Martin Lewis, the Money Saving Expert, has issued an urgent warning to pensioners who could be missing out on up to £3,900 worth of financial support that they are entitled to. Lewis is urging any pensioners with an income of £235 or less per week to check their eligibility for Pension Credit. Pension Credit is […]
Urgent Police Appeal to Locate Absconded Man Considered a Risk to Women
Police in Ilford are appealing for the public’s help to trace a 44-year-old man who absconded from a care facility while on escorted leave. Balasankar Narayanan was last seen at approximately 6:40 PM BST on Sunday, August 4, when he ran off from staff during a visit to a local park. Narayanan was under the […]
Man Convicted for Sharing Terrorist Documents Following Met Counter Terrorism Investigation
A 30-year-old man from North London has been convicted of disseminating terrorist publications after an investigation by the Metropolitan Police’s Counter Terrorism Command. Zaheed Hossen was found guilty on Thursday, 8 August, at Kingston Crown Court following a two-week and four-day trial. The investigation began after Hossen was stopped under Schedule 7 powers at an […]
Person Treated for Smoke Inhalation After E-Bike Fire in Eltham Home
A person was treated for smoke inhalation after an e-bike burst into flames at a terraced house on Dunkery Road, Eltham, on Sunday, August 4. The fire, believed to have been caused by a faulty lithium battery in the e-bike, prompted a swift response from the London Fire Brigade. The incident occurred at 11:39 AM, […]
Woman Arrested in Connection with Investigation into Former Funeral Directors
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River Lea Fire Destroys Canal Boat
A massive fire erupted on the River Lea near Wick Lane in Bow, East London, on Sunday night, completely destroying a five-tonne canal boat. The blaze prompted a significant response from the London Fire Brigade (LFB), which has since issued a warning about the dangers of exploding gas cylinders during such incidents. The fire broke […]
Body Discovered in Water at Seaford Beach
A significant emergency response was initiated on Wednesday afternoon after a man’s body was discovered in the water at Seaford Beach.
The incident unfolded at around 2:05 pm, prompting an immediate call to emergency services. Sussex Police, the local coastguard, the Coastguard Helicopter, and the Newhaven RNLI lifeboat were all dispatched to the scene to recover the body and begin investigations.
Photo – Luke Govus
At this time, Sussex Police have not yet identified the man or determined the circumstances leading to his death. A spokesperson for Sussex Police stated, “Enquiries are ongoing, alongside partner agencies, to identify the man and establish the full circumstances of the situation. No further information is available at this time.”
Police Officer Hospitalised After Being Hit with Sledgehammer During Attack on Bristol Defence Firm
A police officer was taken to the hospital after being struck with a sledgehammer while responding to a violent incident at the Bristol headquarters of defence technology firm Elbit Systems on Bolingbroke Way in Patchway early this morning. The attack, which took place shortly before 4am, involved a group of individuals using a vehicle to […]
Callous Thieves Steal Irreplaceable War Medals from 101-Year-Old Woman’s Home
Police are urgently appealing for information after the home of 101-year-old Betty Rout was broken into, with thieves making off with her late husband’s irreplaceable war medals. The burglary occurred sometime between 10:00 PM and midnight on Friday, June 28, in Cheltenham. Mrs Rout was asleep when the intruders broke into her home. She was […]