Major Delays on M25 After Collision and Vehicle Fire Between Staines and M3 Junctions
Motorists are facing severe delays on the M25 anti-clockwise this afternoon after a collision and vehicle fire forced the closure of four out of five lanes between Junction 13 (Staines) and Junction 12 (M3). Emergency services, including Surrey Fire and Rescue Service, Surrey Police’s Roads Policing Unit and South East Coast Ambulance Service, are currently […]
Car Crashes rolls and Catches Fire on Eastern Way, Thamesmead
A serious crash on Eastern Way in Thamesmead this afternoon has left a vehicle engulfed in flames and a stretch of roadside vegetation scorched, prompting a major emergency response. The London Fire Brigade was called to the scene at 1:43 PM today (April 11) after a car collided with street furniture and burst into flames. […]
Man Dies Following Medical Incident on Sydenham Road — Road Remains Closed
A man has tragically died following a medical emergency on Sydenham Road, prompting a major response from emergency services and the closure of part of the busy street this afternoon. Emergency crews were called to the scene near Sunnydene Street shortly after 1:30 PM on Friday, 11 April. A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police confirmed […]
Two Arrested After Stabbing Outside the Mosque on Plumstead Road — Police Confirm Ongoing Investigation
Two men have been arrested following a stabbing near a mosque on Plumstead Road, SE18, on Friday afternoon, the Metropolitan Police have confirmed. The incident occurred at approximately 1:00 PM, prompting a swift response from emergency services, including armed police, due to the proximity to a place of worship and reports that one of the […]
Man Stabbed Near Mosque on Plumstead Road — Police Lockdown in Place
A man in his 30s has been taken to hospital after being stabbed near a mosque on Plumstead Road this afternoon. The incident, which occurred shortly after 1:00 PM on Friday, has led to a heavy police presence and multiple cordons in the area. Police Incident Outside Mosque Emergency services rushed to Plumstead Road, SE18, […]
Crawley Knife Attack Leaves Man Injured – Trio Arrested
A police investigation is underway after a man was stabbed in Crawley late on Thursday night, prompting the arrest of three suspects. Emergency services were alerted after a 21-year-old local man presented himself at hospital on the evening of Thursday, April 10, with a neck wound. The injury was treated and is not believed to […]
New Rules Ban Meat and Dairy Imports from EU as UK Moves to Block Foot and Mouth Disease
Starting today, 12 April 2025, travellers entering Great Britain from EU countries will face strict new restrictions on bringing meat and dairy products, in a major effort to protect the UK’s livestock industry from a resurgence of foot and mouth disease (FMD). The move, announced by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs […]
Parliament Recalled as Starmer Moves to Save British Steel Scunthorpe Plant
In a rare Saturday sitting, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has recalled Parliament to push through emergency legislation aimed at preventing the closure of British Steel’s Scunthorpe plant, the UK’s last facility capable of producing virgin steel from iron ore. The move follows growing fears over the plant’s future after Chinese owner Jingye reportedly […]
Man Charged After Baby ‘Shaken’ on Busy Brighton Street
Police in Brighton are urgently appealing for information after a disturbing incident in which a baby was reportedly assaulted in public. Just before 5pm on Wednesday, April 9, Sussex Police were called to Bear Road, Brighton, following reports that a baby had been violently shaken and aggressively handled by a man in front of queuing […]
Armed Police Rush to Greenwich Islamic Centre After Stabbing During Prayer Meeting
Armed police have responded to a serious incident at the Greenwich Islamic Centre on Plumstead Road in Woolwich, Southeast London, after a person was reportedly stabbed during a prayer meeting. The Metropolitan Police were called to the scene just after 1:30pm on Friday afternoon, with witnesses describing a sudden commotion during prayers as a […]