Turntable Ladder Deployed to Roof Fire in London
A roof fire at a block of flats in Southeast London prompted a swift response from the London Fire Brigade, including the deployment of a specialist turntable ladder, after concerned residents raised the alarm. The fire broke out at Faraday House on London Terrace shortly after 10:00pm, when two members of the public alerted fire […]
Overnight Unrest in Stockton-on-Tees: Latest Updates
Emergency services were called out to multiple overnight incidents across the Stockton-on-Tees Borough in what appears to have been another disturbance-filled night. Fires broke out at various locations, with police and fire crews responding swiftly to the scenes. The series of incidents occurred in quick succession between midnight and the early hours of the morning. […]
Police Launch Investigation After Stabbing in Harrow Town Centre
Police have launched a major investigation following a serious incident in Harrow Town Centre this evening, believed to be a stabbing near the junction of Station Road and Sheepcote Road. The alarm was raised at approximately 9:00pm, prompting a large emergency response. Witnesses reported seeing multiple police and ambulance vehicles racing to the scene, with […]
Drone and Fire Boats Deployed in Major Thames Search in London
A major multi-agency emergency operation is underway this evening along the River Thames near Chelsea Embankment, following reports of a person seen entering the water. The alarm was raised shortly after 7:30pm, prompting a large-scale response from emergency services including the London Fire Brigade (LFB), London Ambulance Service (LAS), and the Metropolitan Police. The National […]
Major Search Operation Underway on River Thames After Reports of Person in Water at Chelsea Embankment
A major multi-agency emergency operation is underway on the River Thames this evening (Monday, 2 June) following reports of a person seen in the water near Chelsea Embankment. The incident was first reported just after 7.30pm, triggering a large-scale response involving the London Fire Brigade, London Ambulance Service, and the Metropolitan Police. The National Police […]
Woman Fatally Stabbed in Croydon Identified as Marjama Osman
Metropolitan Police detectives have launched a murder investigation following the fatal stabbing of a 26-year-old woman in Croydon on Saturday morning. Officers were called to Frith Road at approximately 9.07am on 31 May, where paramedics pronounced the victim dead at the scene. Victim Named as Marjama Osman The victim has been named as Marjama Osman, […]
Three Remain in Hospital After Boat Explosion
Three people, including an 18-month-old child, remain in hospital with serious injuries following a devastating boat explosion on the River Thames near Lechlade, Wiltshire. The incident occurred shortly after 12:00pm on Saturday, 31 May, when emergency services were called to reports of a fire and explosion aboard a boat carrying five adults and four children, […]
O2 Network Down: Customers Across UK Hit by Major Mobile Data Outage
O2 users across the UK experienced a widespread mobile data outage on Monday morning, leaving thousands without internet access on their phones. Reports of issues began surfacing just after 10:30am, with nearly 1,000 complaints logged on Downdetector, a real-time outage monitoring platform. The issue peaked around 11:30am, with more than 700 users actively reporting problems. […]
Motorcyclist Killed in A36 Collision Was En Route to Normandy Adventure, Family Pays Tribute
A 62-year-old motorcyclist who tragically lost his life in a collision on the A36 near Knook on Saturday has been named as Rob Best, a much-loved husband, father and adventurer from Wiltshire. The fatal incident occurred at approximately 10.30am on 31 May 2025, when a car collided with three motorcycles travelling together on the A36. […]
Killer Husband Sentenced After Plot to Exhume Wife’s Remains
A convicted murderer who brutally killed his pregnant wife and hid her body for more than two decades has been sentenced to an additional three years in prison after a chilling attempt to pervert the course of justice. Andrew Griggs, 61, was already serving a life sentence for the 1999 murder of his wife, Debbie […]