Train Fire at Bearsted Rail Station Brought Under Control
Emergency crews responded to a train fire at Bearsted Rail Station in Ware Street, Bearsted, on Tuesday, October 15, 2024. Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called to the scene, deploying five fire engines and a bulk water carrier to tackle the blaze at its peak. Firefighters worked quickly to bring the fire under […]
Cocaine dealer Jailed for Eight Years for Drug Offences
Khyl Harrington, 32, of Meadow Lane, Westbury, has been sentenced to eight years in prison for drug offences following a court hearing at Salisbury Crown Court on October 10. Harrington pleaded guilty to being involved in the supply of cocaine between 2019 and 2023, as well as possessing criminal property. Harrington was arrested on June […]
Drug Driver Banned After Stopping in Middle of M4 and Nearly Causing Collision
A woman has been disqualified from driving after dangerously stopping her car in the middle of the M4 while under the influence of ketamine. Bethan Markfort, from Reigate, Surrey, was driving between Membury and junction 15 for Swindon on April 18 when she inexplicably came to a halt in lane two, forcing several vehicles, including […]
Man in His 40s Fatally Shot in Tottenham, Police Launch Manhunt for gunman
A man in his 40s has tragically died after being shot in Tottenham on Tuesday morning, October 15. Police were called to Waltheof Gardens, N17, at around 9:00 am following reports of a shooting. Officers arrived at the scene along with paramedics from the London Ambulance Service. Despite the efforts of emergency services, the […]
QEII Bridge and Dartford Crossing Closures Set for This Week
Motorists are advised to prepare for significant disruptions as the QEII Bridge at the Dartford Crossing is scheduled to close this weekend, adding to a series of closures at the crossing throughout the week. These closures will affect both the anticlockwise and northbound tunnels during late hours, with diversions in place via National Highways roads. […]
Child and Nine Others Escape Woolwich House Fire Caused by E-Bike Battery Failure
A child and nine adults have escaped a house fire in Woolwich, believed to have been caused by a failed e-bike battery. The fire broke out at a mid-terraced house on Sandy Hill Road at around 6 am on October 12. Emergency services were called to the scene, and while most of the occupants, including […]
Person Dies After Incident on Elizabeth Line at Hanwell Station
A person has tragically died following an incident on the Elizabeth line at Hanwell station in west London on the night of October 14. Emergency services were called to the station at around 10:30 pm after reports of a casualty on the tracks. Officers from the British Transport Police and paramedics from the London Ambulance […]
Man Arrested After Stabbing at London Victoria Station
A man in his 40s has been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm following a stabbing at London Victoria station. The incident occurred on October 11 at around 5:25 pm, when officers were called to reports of a fight between two men at the tube station. London Ambulance Service crews arrived at the […]
NHS Issues Self-Isolation Warning as New XEC Covid Strain Spreads
The NHS has issued a self-isolation warning in response to the spread of the new XEC Covid-19 variant, as hospitalisations due to the virus rise across the UK. Hospitalisation rates have increased from 3.72 to 4.55 per 100,000, prompting concerns that the XEC variant could become dominant in the coming weeks. The UK Health Security […]
Woman Arrested After Stabbing Leaves Bexhill Man Fighting for Life
Emergency services rushed to Windsor Road, Bexhill, on Monday afternoon following reports of a stabbing. Paramedics treated a 35-year-old man at the scene for knife injuries to his chest before transporting him to the hospital, where he remains in critical condition. A 23-year-old woman from Bexhill has been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm […]