Several Unwell After Carbon Monoxide Alarm Sounds in Brighton
Emergency services were called to Lansdowne Place, Brighton, on Thursday evening following reports of several people feeling unwell in a flat. Crews from East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service (ESFRS) and South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECamb) attended the scene after the alarm was raised just before 8pm. A spokesperson for ESFRS said: “We were […]
Former Scout Leader Jailed for 22 Years for Child Sex Offences
Ian Silvester, a 60-year-old former Scout leader from Locks Hill, has been sentenced to 22 years in prison for committing dozens of child sex offences over a span of 25 years. Silvester, who held various positions that gave him unsupervised access to children, was found guilty of multiple charges at Lewes Crown Court. Silvester’s roles […]
Major Delays on M25 Dartford Crossing After Lorry Crash
A crash involving two lorries on the A282 near the M25 Dartford Crossing has caused major delays, with three lanes closed and traffic queues stretching back for miles. What Happened? The collision occurred on the A282 southbound between Junctions 1 and 1B in Dartford, just south of the Dartford Crossing. The incident was reported around […]
Urgent Appeal: Police Searching for Missing 76-Year-Old Kenneth Marshall in North Devon
Devon & Cornwall Police have launched an urgent search for 76-year-old Kenneth Marshall, who has been reported missing from Northam. Officers say they are becoming increasingly concerned for his welfare and are asking the public for help in locating him. Last Known Sighting & Description Kenneth was last seen at midday on Thursday, February 6, […]
Met Police Officer Jailed for Assaulting Handcuffed Man in Hospital
A Metropolitan Police officer has been sentenced to 12 weeks in prison for assaulting a handcuffed man during an incident at an east London hospital, the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has confirmed. PC Rajan Solanki, 28, who was based on the North East Area Command Unit, was sentenced today (Friday, February 7, 2025) […]
4-Year-Old Child Fighting for Life After Being Hit by Car in Ilford
A young child is in critical condition after being struck by a car at a busy junction in Ilford this morning. The incident occurred at the junction of Cranbrook Road and Gantshill Crescent just after 8:50 AM on Friday, February 7, 2025. Emergency Response and Child’s Condition Police officers and London Ambulance Service (LAS) crews […]
Paramedic, 27, Dies Weeks After Brain Tumour Diagnosis as Tributes Pour In
Heartbreaking tributes have been paid to a young paramedic who died just weeks after being diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumour. Megan Lines, 27, described by loved ones as a “source of strength and comfort,” tragically passed away on December 15, 2024. A Life of Compassion and Service Megan, from Dereham, was a dedicated paramedic, […]
Grenfell Tower to Be Demolished, Government Confirms
The government has officially confirmed that Grenfell Tower will be demolished, nearly eight years after the devastating fire that claimed the lives of 72 people. Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner met with campaigners earlier this week to inform them of the decision, which has been met with strong criticism from bereaved families and survivors. The […]
Updated Appeal Following Serious Assault on Footpath Near Tunbridge Wells
Updated Appeal Following Serious Assault on Footpath Near Tunbridge Wells Detectives have renewed their appeal for information after a brutal assault near Tunbridge Wells left a man with severe head injuries. The victim, who was found in a distressed and confused state on a Rusthall footpath last month, remains in hospital as police continue their […]
Major Gas Leak Leaves Home Office in the Cold
A major gas leak forced the evacuation of the Home Office’s Seacole Building on Marsham Street early Friday morning, leaving staff out in the cold as emergency crews scrambled to contain the incident. The leak was reported around 9:00 AM on Friday, February 7, 2025, prompting a rapid response from London Fire Brigade (LFB) crews, […]