NHS by Day, Firefighter by Night: On-Call Firefighter Urges Kent Locals to Join KFRS
Elouise, a mum of two and stepmom of three, is calling on residents across the Weald and mid-Kent to join her as an on-call firefighter for the Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS). Balancing her firefighting role with a career in the NHS, Elouise is urging others to seize the opportunity before applications close this […]
‘Severe delays’ after ‘serious’ crash shuts Dartford Crossing
A serious motorcycle crash has caused significant disruption at the Dartford Crossing, leading to long delays on the M25 in both directions. The incident occurred today, October 30, between Junction 1B for A296 Princes Road (Dartford) and Junction 2 for A2 (Darenth Interchange). Kent Police were alerted to the crash on the clockwise carriageway at […]
‘Severe delays’ after ‘serious’ crash shuts Dartford Crossing
A serious motorcycle crash has caused significant disruption at the Dartford Crossing, leading to long delays on the M25 in both directions. The incident occurred today, October 30, between Junction 1B for A296 Princes Road (Dartford) and Junction 2 for A2 (Darenth Interchange). Kent Police were alerted to the crash on the clockwise carriageway at […]
First UK Case of Mpox Clade 1b Detected in London, UKHSA Confirms
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has confirmed the first UK case of the mpox Clade 1b strain in London. This variant of the mpox virus was identified in a single patient who had recently traveled to regions in Africa where the strain is actively circulating. Following the diagnosis, the patient was transferred to the […]
Speaker Lindsay Hoyle Bans MPs from Discussing Southport Murders in Commons Amid Controversy
House of Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle has issued a directive barring Members of Parliament from discussing the Southport murders in the Commons chamber. The decision has sparked intense backlash, particularly from opposition MPs and members of the public who view it as a suppression of debate on a deeply sensitive issue. The ban follows […]
Police Appeal for Witnesses Following Reported Rape in Gillingham Park
Detectives are appealing for witnesses as they investigate a report of a woman who was allegedly raped in Gillingham Park. The incident reportedly occurred around 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 27, 2024, near the Canterbury Street entrance of the park. Following initial investigations, police arrested a 43-year-old man from Gillingham the following day. He remains […]
Migrant Dies After Falling into Channel Sea Amid Increased Crossing Attempts
A migrant has tragically died after falling into the sea while attempting to cross the English Channel from France to Britain on an overcrowded small boat, French authorities confirmed. The man was among a group who fell overboard near Hardelot in northern France, where the French Maritime Prefecture of the Channel and North Sea deployed […]
Budget 2024: Rachel Reeves Unveils £40 Billion Tax Rise in Landmark Labour Budget
In a historic first for Labour in 14 years, Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced sweeping fiscal changes with a £40 billion tax increase, the largest single tax rise since 1970, aimed at addressing the UK’s mounting fiscal challenges. Reeves, the first female Chancellor to present a budget, acknowledged the financial strain on public finances and […]
Fire at Supported Living Block in Brighton’s Sillwood Street Extinguished
Emergency crews were called to a fire early this morning at Fred Emery Court, a supported accommodation block in Sillwood Street, Brighton. East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service (ESFRS) responded quickly, with four fire engines from Brighton, Hove, and Bexhill dispatched to tackle the blaze. The fire, which broke out in the supported living […]
Appeal to Find Missing Children Believed to be Together in Chatham
Kent Police are urgently appealing for information to locate two missing 12-year-old children, Gracie Kebbell and Billy Ransome, who are believed to be together in Chatham. The pair were last seen at Luton Millennium Green at approximately 8:55 p.m. on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. Billy is around 5 feet 4 inches tall, with […]