Five Treated After E-Bike Fire in High-Rise Block in Hammersmith
Five people, including a child, have been treated for smoke inhalation following a fire in a high-rise building believed to have been caused by a converted e-bike. London Fire Brigade (LFB) reported that the fire broke out at an 18-floor block of flats on Great Church Lane in Hammersmith, west London, on Thursday night. The […]
Vehicle Crash Closes Shanklin Road on Isle of Wight
Shanklin Road (A3020) has been closed following a vehicle crash near the Whiteley Bank Roundabout this morning. Emergency services were contacted at 7.48am about a vehicle that had crashed into a hedge close to the intersection with Canteen Road and St Johns Road. Police and emergency personnel have been on the scene for some time, […]
Crowdstrike Chaos Spreads to Dover: Hundreds of Ticketless Families Cause Massive Jams
Travel chaos continues this weekend as hundreds of ticketless families cause massive jams at busy ports following the cancellation of flights, leaving thousands of Brits stranded abroad. Many passengers have been told they may not return home until Wednesday as the world’s biggest IT disaster, caused by a faulty update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, might […]
Cyclist Found Guilty of Murder in Road Rage Incident
A cyclist has been found guilty of murder after a jury rejected his claims of self-defence in a road rage incident. Ahmed Gonladieu, 25, was convicted for the murder of Alexandros Josephs, 29, following an altercation that began when Josephs accidentally knocked over Gonladieu’s bike and dragged it along the road. The incident escalated when […]
Educating Yorkshire Returns: A New Chapter for Thornhill Community Academy
Fly-on-the-wall documentary series Educating Yorkshire is set to return to Channel 4 next year, providing viewers with an updated look at Thornhill Community Academy in Dewsbury. The series, which first aired in August 2014, gained widespread acclaim for its heartfelt depiction of school life, particularly the memorable scenes of English teacher Mr. Burton helping Year […]
Deadly Bridge Collapse in Northwest China Leaves 11 Dead, Dozens Missing
Chinese authorities have confirmed that at least 11 people have died following the partial collapse of a highway bridge in Shaanxi province in the northwest of the country. The incident occurred around 8:40 p.m. on Friday, following heavy storms and flooding in the region. According to the official Xinhua News Agency, five vehicles that fell […]
Appeal to find missing boy from Gillingham
The public’s help is sought to find a missing child from Gillingham. Kirils Umbrasko was last seen in the Bridge Road area of the town at around 5am on Saturday 20 July 2024. The 15-year-old is described as around 5ft, 5ins tall, with short brown hair and blue eyes. He is believed to have been […]
Teenager Arrested in Global Cyber Crime Sting
In a coordinated operation between UK police and the FBI, a 17-year-old boy from Walsall, West Midlands, has been arrested for his alleged involvement with a global cybercrime group. The group is accused of extracting significant amounts of money from their victims through ransomware attacks, targeting major organizations including MGM Resorts. The teenager was apprehended […]
Cabin Fire in Maidstone
In the early hours of Saturday, 20 July, Kent Fire and Rescue Service responded to a cabin fire on Mote Road in Maidstone. The incident was reported at 1.23am Two fire engines were dispatched to the scene, and crews worked swiftly to extinguish the blaze using high-pressure hose reel jets and main jets. Support equipment, […]
Garden Fire in Gravesend
In the early hours of Saturday, 20 July, Kent Fire and Rescue Service responded to a garden fire on Valley Drive in Gravesend. The incident, reported at 3.51am, involved garden furniture that had caught alight. Two fire engines were dispatched to the scene, and the crews quickly got to work using high-pressure hose reel jets […]