Teenager Arrested After Police Pursuit on Stolen Moped in Kensington
A 16-year-old boy has been arrested in Kensington after being spotted riding a stolen moped, Kensington & Chelsea Police confirmed on social media today. The incident occurred at around 2:55pm yesterday (April 15) when officers from the Central West Basic Command Unit (BCU) identified the teenager on the stolen vehicle. Upon being stopped, the suspect […]
Man Arrested Outside Hammersmith with 12 Stolen Phones in Ongoing Robbery Investigation
A man has been arrested outside Hammersmith Station by British Transport Police (BTP) on suspicion of robbery, following a series of incidents in the area earlier in the day. Chief Superintendent Chris Casey confirmed the arrest via social media, stating that officers recovered 12 mobile phones from the suspect, which are believed to be […]
Tommy Robinson Loses Appeal Against 18-Month Contempt of Court Sentence
Tommy Robinson, the far-right activist whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, has lost his appeal against an 18-month prison sentence for contempt of court. The Court of Appeal dismissed Robinson’s challenge on Wednesday, ruling that his breaches of a High Court injunction were serious and deliberate, and that the sentencing judge had shown “a […]
Carnage on Stoke Newington High Street as Scaffolding Collapses, Crushing Car and Causing Travel Chaos
A major incident unfolded on a busy London high street this morning after scaffolding collapsed onto Stoke Newington Church Street, crushing a parked car and temporarily trapping its driver beneath the rubble. The dramatic collapse happened around 6.25am outside a long-closed public library, sending layers of wood and metal crashing to the ground. Witnesses described […]
UK Easter Weekend Weather Forecast: Rain, Sunshine, and Showers Expected
Brits are being warned to brace for a changeable Easter bank holiday weekend, with the Met Office forecasting a mix of rain, sunshine, and showers across the UK. The latest predictions suggest varied conditions by region, which could have an impact on holidaymakers, travel plans, and outdoor events. Wednesday: Rain Moving North Following a wet […]
Person Rushed to Hospital After Fall From Height in Penge
A person has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after falling from a height in Penge, southeast London. Emergency services were called to Oakfield Road shortly before 6pm on Tuesday, April 15, following reports of an individual who had fallen. Police officers, paramedics, and London’s Air Ambulance were all dispatched to the scene. A […]
Spotify Users Report Widespread Outage: Thousands Affected Across App and Website
Thousands of Spotify users across the UK and beyond have reported issues with the music streaming platform, as both the app and website appear to be experiencing a widespread outage. According to the outage monitoring site DownDetector, more than 17,000 users have flagged problems with the service. The majority of reports (69%) relate to […]
ITV to Axe ITVBe Channel This Summer in Major Shake-Up, Launches New ITV Quiz
ITV has announced a significant rebrand of its digital TV offering, confirming today (April 16) that ITVBe – the home of hit reality shows like The Only Way is Essex (TOWIE) and The Real Housewives of Cheshire (RHOCH) – will be retired this summer, with the launch of a brand new channel, ITV Quiz, […]
Teen Arrested After Gun Threat Sent to Walthamstow and Sheffield Schools
A 17-year-old boy has been arrested after St Mary’s Primary School in Walthamstow and nine schools in Sheffield received threatening emails from an individual claiming to have a firearm. The email, sent in the early hours of Monday, April 14, prompted immediate concern and precautionary measures at several schools. While the threat was not believed […]
Burglar Who Killed Amputee with Stolen Car Found Guilty of Manslaughter
A burglar who killed an amputee war veteran by running him over with his own car has been pictured for the first time after being found guilty of manslaughter. Errol Woodger, 38, from Abbey Wood, was convicted at the Old Bailey on Tuesday following a three-week trial for the manslaughter and robbery of 50-year-old […]