Emergency Response to Major Fire on Pipewell Road, Carshalton
A significant fire has broken out at a property on Pipewell Road, Carshalton this morning, prompting a large emergency response. The fire, which was reported just after 11am, involved four fire engines, and there were concerns that people were inside the building. The alarm was raised by neighbours who were alerted by smoke detectors, leading […]
Public Urged to Assist in Brighton Rape Investigation
Police are appealing for information to a rape and sexual assault on Brighton beach. Police received a report of a teenage girl being raped and a woman being sexually assaulted at around 6am on Sunday 8 September in an area of the beach between the two piers. The two females are known to each other. […]
Royal Shakespeare Company Announces Groundbreaking International Fellows for Creative Industries Research
The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) has today unveiled an exciting new initiative, naming nine international fellows who will lead a major programme focused on exploring the future of creative and cultural practices. This initiative, supported by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC), aims to push the boundaries of artistic research while addressing pressing issues […]
Four Metropolitan Police Officers Under Investigation After Murders of Two Women
Four Metropolitan Police officers are under investigation following the murders of two women by Carl Cooper, a handyman from Lewisham, after both victims had repeatedly reported his violent behaviour to authorities. Cooper, 66, was sentenced to life in prison in July 2024 for the murders of 41-year-old Naomi Hunte and 48-year-old Fiona Holm. Naomi Hunte […]
Police Investigating Robbery in Hayes Street, Bromley
Officers are investigating a robbery that occurred on Hayes Street, Bromley, at approximately 2.40pm on Tuesday, 17 September. Police are aware that footage of the incident has been shared online. Investigating officers are urging anyone who can identify the individuals shown in the footage to come forward. Anyone with information is asked to call 101, […]
Bungalow Fire in Charing: Residents Urged to Avoid Area
Emergency services are currently responding to a bungalow fire on Canterbury Road in Charing, near Ashford. The fire, which broke out earlier today, has prompted the deployment of five fire engines and a bulk water carrier. Kent Police are also on-site assisting with the situation. People are being advised to avoid the area to allow […]
Kent Police Welcome New Students with Safety Advice for Freshers’ Week
Kent Police have been actively engaging with new students arriving in Canterbury and Medway, offering advice on how to enjoy their time in the county safely as the new academic year begins. More than 40,000 students have arrived from the week beginning Monday, 16 September, as universities open their doors for the new term. Officers […]
Train Services Disrupted After Person Hit by Train Near Selhurst Station
Train services between Balham and Selhurst have been severely disrupted after a person was hit by a train near Selhurst station earlier today (September 19). The incident occurred around 6:30 AM, and emergency services are currently on the scene dealing with the situation. All lines between Balham and Selhurst have been closed, resulting in major […]
Police Appeal for Witnesses to Fatal Collision in Kilburn in 2023
Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward regarding a fatal collision that occurred in Kilburn in 2023. The incident took place at 15:23 hrs on Saturday, 25 November, at the junction of Kilburn High Road and Cambridge Avenue, where a lorry collided with a pedestrian. Emergency services, including paramedics from the London Ambulance Service, […]
Violent Thief Jailed After Assault and Robbery at Maidstone Bus Stop
A violent thief has been sentenced to prison after assaulting a man and stealing his phone at a bus stop in Maidstone. Damien McCann, 28, attacked his victim in an unprovoked assault on the evening of 5 January 2020, leaving the man with multiple injuries, including a fractured tooth. The victim, who was known to […]