Man, 76, who died after Stratford crash in ‘very busy road’ named
A pedestrian who died after being struck in a crash in Stratford has been formally named as 76-year-old James McCubbin. The incident happened on The Grove, near Stratford Library, at around 4:40pm on Friday, July 4. Mr McCubbin was rushed to the trauma centre at The Royal London Hospital, where he tragically died in theatre […]
Fifth man charged with murder after fatal stabbing in Southwark
A fifth man has been charged with murder in connection with the fatal stabbing of 21-year-old Giovanny Rendon Bedoya in Walworth earlier this year. Christian Batista-Gonzalez, 22, of no fixed address, was arrested near Barcelona, Spain, on Monday 19 May on suspicion of murder. Following his extradition to the UK on Monday 19 August, he […]
London Underground and DLR staff to stage September strikes over pay and conditions
Commuters across London are braced for severe disruption next month after the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) announced a series of rolling strikes on the London Underground and Docklands Light Railway (DLR). The Tube walkouts will begin on Friday 5 September and continue for seven days, with different groups of staff striking at […]
Investigation launched after suspected arson destroys Marden property
Detectives have launched an investigation after a house in Marden was destroyed in a suspected arson attack during the early hours of Wednesday morning. Emergency services were called at around 12.40am on 20 August to reports of a fire at a vacant property in Battle Lane. The blaze quickly spread to outbuildings, with multiple fire […]
Teenager arrested after blaze at historic Woolton Hall
A 14-year-old girl has been arrested on suspicion of arson after a fire tore through Woolton Hall, a Grade I-listed manor house in south Liverpool. Emergency services were called at around 8.20pm on Tuesday (19 August) to reports that the derelict 18th-century building was alight. Witnesses said a large group of youths had been seen […]
Trans woman on trial accused of concealing gender identity before sexual encounter
A trans woman accused of sexual assault allegedly concealed her gender identity from a man she met on Snapchat, a court has heard. Ciara Watkin, 21, of Thornaby, Teesside, is standing trial charged with two counts of sexual assault and one count of sexual assault by penetration. She denies all charges. Jury hears of Snapchat […]
Rugby cocaine dealer jailed for 30 months after detectives spot suspicious activity
A Rugby man has been jailed for 30 months after detectives caught him dealing cocaine on local streets. Warwickshire Police officers, on patrol in an unmarked car, noticed 22-year-old Ersid Psyqyli driving repeated loops of local roads and carrying out exchanges with people. He was promptly arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply […]
Frank Caprio, ‘Nicest Judge in the World’, dies aged 88 after cancer battle
Judge Frank Caprio, affectionately dubbed the “nicest judge in the world” for his compassionate courtroom style, has died aged 88 following a battle with pancreatic cancer. Caprio spent nearly four decades on the bench in Providence, Rhode Island, becoming an unlikely global sensation after videos of his kind-hearted rulings went viral. His cases, often involving […]
Police launch urgent appeal to find missing 11-year-old boy from Watford
Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace an 11-year-old boy from Watford who has gone missing. Tommy was last seen at Stevenage Leisure Park at around 2.20pm on Wednesday (20 August). He was wearing a black T-shirt, black jogging bottoms, black socks and black sliders when he was last spotted. Officers say they […]
Tonight’s football betting flash promos: How to find the best deals
The floodlights opened on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, with sportsbooks unveiling short-term and high-value flash promos in a bid to steal the limelight at the start of the football season. Such time-restricted opportunities can provide free bets, odds boost, early payouts, and insurance-style refunds that transform a standard matchday into a value-seeking marathon of bettors. […]