The Alarming Rise of Lock-Bumping Crimes in London and How to Prevent Them – (ID 1701532)
Lock bumping is an increasingly common method used by criminals to gain entry into homes and businesses. Because the method is both effective and discreet, many break-ins go undetected, and victims may not even realize how their property was accessed. In London, where property crime remains a significant concern, lock bumping is becoming a preferred […]
Police Issue Urgent Witness Appeal After Boy Sexually Assaulted in Broad Daylight in Reading
Thames Valley Police have issued an urgent appeal for witnesses after a young boy was sexually assaulted on a busy street in Reading last Friday afternoon. The disturbing incident took place at approximately 1:45pm on Friday, 4 April 2025, on London Road in Earley, a well-trafficked route through the town. According to police, the boy […]
Three Men Charged Over Class A Drug Supply in Canterbury After Police Raids
Three men have been charged with Class A drug offences following a targeted Kent Police investigation into the alleged supply of cocaine in Canterbury. On Monday, 7 April, officers carried out coordinated raids at multiple addresses, resulting in several arrests and the seizure of a significant quantity of cocaine and approximately £7,000 in cash. Arrests […]
Woman Killed, Man Seriously Injured in Tragic Crash on A518 Near Telford – Police Appeal for Witnesses
A woman in her 50s has died and a man has been seriously injured following a two-vehicle collision on the A518 Wellington Road, near Lilleshall, on Wednesday morning. The crash, involving a grey BMW and a grey Audi A5, occurred at around 8:45am near the Lilleshall junction, prompting a large-scale emergency response. West Mercia Police […]
Police Release CCTV Image in Search for Missing Gravesend Woman, 76
Police have released a new CCTV image of missing 76-year-old Carolyn Groom as the search intensifies for the vulnerable woman, last seen in Northfleet on the evening of Monday, 7 April. The image, obtained from local surveillance footage, shows Carolyn in the Darnley Road area of Gravesend at approximately 1am on Tuesday, 8 April — […]
Blackheath Easter Funfair Reopens with Enhanced Security After Youth Disorder Incident
The Blackheath Easter Funfair has reopened today with new security measures in place following a disturbance involving a group of youths that forced the event to temporarily close on Tuesday afternoon. The incident occurred near the fair on Prince Charles Road around 3.50pm on April 8, prompting a large police response. One person was treated […]
Massive Explosion at Kilwinning Industrial Estate Sends Plumes of Smoke Into Sky
A huge explosion near a former chemical plant in Kilwinning has sparked a major emergency response, with thick white smoke engulfing the area and fireballs seen erupting from the site. The incident occurred near the former ICI chemical plant at West Byrehill Industrial Estate around 4pm on Tuesday. Emergency services were quickly dispatched as towering […]
Surrey Pupils Celebrate Opening of £11.1m State-of-the-Art SEND Facilities at Philip Southcote School
Teachers, pupils, and families gathered this week to celebrate the grand opening of two brand-new, state-of-the-art buildings at Philip Southcote School in Addlestone, following a £11.1 million investment by Surrey County Council. The new facilities include a dedicated SEND teaching block and a specialist hydrotherapy pool, designed to enhance the learning environment and wellbeing of […]
Man Convicted of Murdering Mother at Notting Hill Carnival in Front of Her Child
A man has been convicted of murdering a mother in front of her three-year-old daughter during a violent altercation at Notting Hill Carnival last summer. Shakeil Thibou, 20, of Masbro’ Road, Hammersmith and Fulham, was found guilty at the Old Bailey today of the murder of Cher Maximen, 32, along with attempted grievous bodily harm […]
Celebrity Big Brother 2025: Chesney Hawkes Enters the House – and He’s “The One and Only”
Celebrity Big Brother has officially returned to our screens, and this year’s line-up is already causing a buzz – with famous faces from soapland, politics, music, and drag royalty. Among those entering the house is UK singer Chesney Hawkes, who was the first star to cross the threshold of the iconic house. Known for his […]