Man Charged with Double Murder and GBH After Bermondsey Stabbings
A man has been charged with the murders of father and son Terry and Brendan McMillan, and with grievous bodily harm against a third man, following a violent stabbing incident in Bermondsey. Hassan Cevik, 31, of Mount Pleasant Lane, Hackney, was arrested on Monday 28 July and taken to hospital for treatment. He was […]
Police Investigate Reported Rape at Worcester’s Cripplegate Park
Detectives have launched an investigation after a woman was reportedly raped near the tennis courts at Cripplegate Park at around 2am today. The location is close to Worcester Cricket Club. Police say they are working to obtain a full description of the suspect. No arrests have been made at this stage, and officers remain […]
Car Crashes into Pilot Inn Pub — Driver Arrested
A car smashed into the Pilot Inn pub, near the power station, shortly after midnight last night, causing significant damage to the building. Police say the driver allegedly fled the scene but was arrested a short time later. Details of any potential injuries have not yet been confirmed. Despite the extensive damage, the historic pub […]
Two Women Die in Separate Incidents at Cornish Beaches
The first tragedy occurred shortly after 12:30pm on Sunday at Portreath beach, near St Ives, when emergency services were called following reports that a woman in her 50s had been pulled from the sea in suspected cardiac arrest. Despite the efforts of RNLI lifeguards and paramedics, she was pronounced dead at the scene. Later the […]
Three Treated by Paramedics After Bedroom Fire in Ashford Caused by Overheated Charger
Three Treated by Paramedics After Bedroom Fire in Ashford Caused by Overheated Charger ASHFORD, KENT — Three people have been treated by paramedics following a bedroom fire in Headcorn Road, Ashford, believed to have been caused by an overheated charger. Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called to the scene after reports of a blaze […]
Turkey Earthquake: Buildings Collapse as 6.1 Magnitude Tremor Shakes Holiday Hotspot
A powerful 6.1-magnitude earthquake has struck western Turkey, causing buildings to collapse and leaving residents trapped under rubble. The quake hit at around 7.53pm local time (5.53pm UK time) on Sunday, 10 August, with its epicentre in the Sindirgi district of Balikesir province, around 120 miles south of Istanbul. The tremor struck at a […]
Fire Crews Battle Blaze at Historic Raven Hotel in Droitwich
Firefighters are tackling a major blaze at the Grade II listed Raven Hotel in Droitwich Spa this evening (10 August). The landmark building on St Andrew’s Street, which has stood for close to 800 years, was undergoing redevelopment into residential housing. For much of its history, the Raven operated as a public house and is […]
Police Appeal After Woman Raped in Reading Park
Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses after a woman in her 30s was raped in Beresford Park, Reading, in the early hours of Friday morning (8 August). The attack happened between 1:00am and 1:30am in the park, which is located off Beresford Road. The victim, who was known to her attacker, is receiving specialist […]
Huge Blaze Erupts on Arthur’s Seat as Fire Crews Battle Flames
A large wildfire has broken out on Arthur’s Seat in Edinburgh, sending huge plumes of smoke billowing over the city and prompting urgent warnings to the public. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service confirmed that crews are on scene this afternoon tackling the blaze, which has spread across the iconic hill in Holyrood Park, […]
Major House Fire Closes Hertford Road in Enfield
Eight fire engines and around 60 firefighters tackled a major house fire on Hertford Road, Enfield, this afternoon. The blaze broke out at around 3.21pm on Sunday, with half of the first floor and the entire loft of a semi-detached house engulfed in flames. London Fire Brigade confirmed that one of its 32-metre […]