Met Police Under Scrutiny Over Handling of Al Fayed Sexual Offence Allegations
A comprehensive review of the Metropolitan Police’s handling of sexual offence allegations against the late Mohamed Al Fayed has revealed significant details about the force’s investigative response between 2005 and 2023. The revelations come amid growing public concern about how these cases were managed. According to police records, the Met received 21 separate allegations against […]
Long Delays After Multi-Vehicle Crash Near Bluewater Shopping Centre
Long delays have been reported on the A2 after a multi-vehicle collision near the Bluewater shopping centre in Greenhithe. The incident, which took place on the B255 Bean Road, involved three cars and has partially blocked the road. Traffic cameras show significant congestion on the A2, particularly near the Darenth Interchange, affecting the coastbound […]
Over 1,000 Migrants Arrive in Dover via Small Boats This Week
More than 1,400 migrants have crossed the English Channel in small boats to reach Dover this past week, with government figures revealing that 647 people arrived yesterday alone in 10 vessels. Coastguards and border authorities have been facing a challenging week as an influx of small boats has attempted to enter the UK. Across […]
Man Arrested for Indecent Exposure at Shooters Hill Car Park
Police have arrested a man following reports of indecent exposure at a car park near a popular café in Shooters Hill. The incident occurred yesterday at the Oxleas Woods Café car park on Crown Woods Lane. Officers were called to the scene after reports of a male allegedly exposing himself in the area. Responding […]
Eltham Crash: Witnesses Claim Unmarked Police Car Was on Wrong Side of Road in Fatal Collision
An investigation is underway after witnesses claimed that an unmarked police car was allegedly driving on the wrong side of the road when it collided with another vehicle in Eltham, killing a heavily pregnant woman and her unborn baby. The crash occurred around 6.15pm on Thursday evening on the A20, near the junction with […]
Man Arrested After Knife Incident in Shoreham Residential Street
Police responded to an emergency call last night after reports of a man “acting erratically with a knife” in Kingsland Close. Officers swiftly attended the scene and detained a 36-year-old local man. The man was taken to the hospital due to a medical condition, but he has since been discharged. A knife was recovered from […]
Police Appeal for Witnesses Following Reported Rape in Canterbury
Detectives are seeking witnesses and information following a report of a rape that occurred in Toddler’s Cove playground, near Whitehall Road, Canterbury, on Friday, 18 October 2024. The incident is reported to have taken place around 9.30pm when a woman was approached by four unknown men. One of the men allegedly assaulted the victim after […]
Great South Run Cancelled Due to Wind and Rain Forecast
The Great South Run, a ten-mile race that annually draws tens of thousands to Portsmouth, has been cancelled due to forecasted severe weather conditions. The event, scheduled for tomorrow, was called off as organisers cited safety concerns amidst high winds and heavy rain expected to hit the coast. In an official statement, organisers expressed […]
Roads Closed and Homes Evacuated as Firefighters Tackle Blaze in Bedford
Firefighters are currently battling a house fire in Bedford, leading to multiple road closures and the evacuation of nearby homes. The incident has caused significant disruption, with the Kimbolton Road and Wentworth Drive junction with Cleat Hill, as well as the junction at Bedford Road and Graze Hill, being cordoned off as emergency services work […]
Jackknifed Lorry Causes Traffic Chaos on A249 in Sittingbourne
A jackknifed lorry on the A249 has caused major traffic disruption near Sittingbourne this afternoon. The incident, which occurred just after midday today, Saturday, October 19, has left the road blocked Sheppey-bound between the entry and exit slips at Bobbing. https:///youtu.be/MPd8egtNVHA Debris has been reported on both sides of the carriageway, and […]