TGI Fridays Closes 35 Stores Across the UK, Over 1,000 Staff Made Redundant
More than 1,000 employees of TGI Fridays have been made redundant following the immediate closure of 35 of its restaurants across the UK. The UK operator of TGI Fridays had entered administration last month in an effort to sell its chain of 87 restaurants. On Monday, October 7, joint administrators at Teneo announced that Breal […]
Further Charge in Joshua McLean Murder Investigation
A fourth individual has been charged in connection with the murder of Joshua McLean in Tower Hamlets. Muhammad Abbas, 22, of Bradford Road, Kirklees, appeared at Thames Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 7 October. Abbas was arrested by officers on Saturday, 5 October. Joshua McLean, 31, was fatally shot on Tuesday, 6 August, in Weavers Fields, […]
A21 Closed in Both Directions Due to Multi-Vehicle Collision
The A21 in East Sussex is currently closed in both directions between the A2100 near Johns Cross and the A28 near Baldslow following a multi-vehicle collision. Emergency services, including an air ambulance, are on the scene responding to the incident. Traffic is being diverted via local roads, and significant delays are expected. Motorists are advised […]
CCTV Appeal Following Metal and Tool Thefts in Ramsgate
Police have released CCTV images of a man they wish to identify in connection with the theft of metal and tools in Ramsgate. The incident took place between the evening of Saturday, September 7, 2024, and the following morning on Northwood Road. Copper piping and tools were stolen from a property during this time. […]
Good Samaritan Robbed After Woman Pretended to Be in Distress in Maidstone
A robbery victim was violently assaulted in Maidstone after being lured into a trap by a woman pretending to be in distress. Three people have now been jailed following the incident, during which the victim was chased, beaten, and warned that he could be killed if he resisted. The attack took place in the early […]
Milton Strengthens into Category 4 Hurricane, Triggers Storm Surge Warnings for Florida’s Gulf Coast
Life-threatening storm surges are expected to hit Florida’s Gulf Coast this week as Hurricane Milton intensifies. The storm, upgraded early Monday to a Category 4 hurricane over the southern Gulf of Mexico, is expected to make landfall in Florida on Wednesday evening. The National Hurricane Center confirmed Milton’s rapid intensification Monday morning, with sustained wind […]
Tragedy as Model, 20, Dies Suddenly at Home as Tributes Flood in for ‘Beautiful Girl’
Tributes are pouring in for Andreja Siaucilaite, a 20-year-old model who died suddenly at her home in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, last Tuesday. The heartbreaking news has left her family, friends, and the modeling community devastated. Andreja, known for her work modeling wedding dresses, was found dead at her home, and her cause of death was […]
Person Dies on Elizabeth Line Tracks as Services Partially Suspended
A person has died on the Elizabeth line tracks, leading to the suspension of services between Maidenhead and Reading in Berkshire. The incident occurred earlier today at Reading station, with police and paramedics called to the scene around 9:25 am. Despite the best efforts of paramedics, the individual was pronounced dead at the scene. […]
Major Road Closures in Hampshire Following Serious Collision in Horndean
A major road in Hampshire has been closed following a serious road traffic collision (RTC) in Horndean. Emergency services are currently on the scene, resulting in road closures that are expected to significantly disrupt local traffic. The incident has led to the closure of the exit road at Junction 2 of the A3 southbound. Additionally, […]
Major Incident Declared After Police Pursuit Ends in Crash Near North Middlesex Hospital
The Metropolitan Police has declared a major incident after a high-speed police pursuit took place around 5 am on Monday, October 7th, leaving one person with life-changing injuries. The incident involved three individuals and ended in a collision at the North Middlesex Hospital estate, with part of the vehicle embedding itself in a glass […]