Man Ordered to Clear Illegally Dumped Waste Near Saltburn
In a prosecution brought by the Environment Agency, Martin Booker, 60, from Brotton, has been ordered to clear illegally dumped waste from a site near Saltburn. Booker operated an illegal waste site on unregistered land, burned the waste, and ignored repeated warnings from the Environment Agency to cease his activities. Booker appeared at Teesside Magistrates’ […]
Car Fire on M2 Between Faversham and Sittingbourne Causes Traffic Jams
A car fire on the M2 between Faversham and Sittingbourne has caused significant traffic delays this evening. A dark-coloured car was engulfed in flames when the fire erupted from the vehicle’s bonnet. The incident occurred on the London-bound carriageway, between Junction 6 for Faversham and Junction 5 for Sittingbourne. Kent Fire and Rescue Service […]
Have You Seen Missing Dalton Willis?
Police are urgently appealing for the public’s help to find 30-year-old Dalton Willis, who was last seen in Forton Road, Gosport, around 6 p.m. today (Tuesday, 8 October). Authorities are growing increasingly concerned for his welfare and are now seeking assistance from the community in locating him. Dalton is described as white, 6 feet tall, […]
Motorbike Fire in Ramsgate Extinguished by Fire Crews
A motorbike fire in Ramsgate prompted a swift response from Kent Fire and Rescue Service earlier this evening. The incident occurred at The Retreat, with emergency services receiving the call at 17:06 on Tuesday, 8 October 2024. Two fire engines were dispatched to the scene, and crews equipped with breathing apparatus worked quickly to extinguish […]
Two People Rescued from Sinking Boat in Harbour Incident
Two people were rescued from the harbour this evening after their boat, Old Buoy 2, began taking on water. The dramatic rescue unfolded as emergency services, including the Coastguard, responded swiftly to the distress call. A man aboard Old Buoy 2 was rescued by a Coastguard member who swam out to the boat to […]
Former Sundeland Footballer Jailed for Cocaine Possession and Dangerous Driving
Dublin District Court Judge Grainne Malone handed down the sentence on Tuesday, along with a five-year driving ban. The 36-year-old ex-Premier League player was found guilty of possessing cocaine worth nearly €4,000 and engaging in dangerous driving while over the legal alcohol limit. The incident occurred on January 6, 2023, when Stokes led Gardaí […]
Russia Launches Massive Missile and Drone Attack on Ukraine, Killing Three
In one of the largest assaults in recent weeks, Russia launched a massive missile and drone attack on Ukraine early Monday, targeting critical infrastructure across 15 regions. The coordinated strikes left at least three people dead and several others wounded, intensifying the conflict and raising concerns about the safety of civilians caught in the […]
Bank Tube Station Evacuated After Smoke Seen from Northern Line Train
A busy London tube station was evacuated today after smoke was spotted coming from one of the carriages. Transport for London (TfL) Access confirmed on X (formerly known as Twitter) that Bank station was closed around 5 p.m. on October 8 due to the incident. Emergency services rushed to the scene, with several eyewitnesses on […]
Traffic Gridlock and Fuel Shortages Cause Chaos on I-75 Outside Tampa
Motorists travelling 28 miles outside of Tampa are facing a nightmare scenario as bumper-to-bumper traffic has stretched for miles along I-75. Drivers have reported being stuck for over 5 ½ hours, with only 118 miles travelled during this time. The gridlock has left many frustrated as travel plans are delayed and tempers flare amid the […]
Hastings Monster Strangled Woman in Front of Kids, Jailed for 40 Months
Lee Woods, 31, of no fixed address, has been sentenced to 40 months in prison for a series of violent offences against a woman in Hastings, including grievous bodily harm and intentional strangulation. The incident occurred on 20 August when police were called to a disturbance on Priory Road, off Egremont Place, following reports of […]