Police Investigate String of Burglaries and Car Break-Ins in Stubbington and Gosport
Hampshire Police are investigating a series of recent burglaries and car break-ins across the Stubbington and Gosport areas. The incidents, which took place overnight on November 3 into November 4, have left residents on high alert as officers work to identify those responsible. The incidents under investigation include: Nicholas Avenue, Gosport: A burglary between midnight […]
Pewsey Man Sentenced to Two Years for Arranging Child Sex Offence
Damien Saunders, a 40-year-old man from Pewsey, has been sentenced to two years in prison after pleading guilty to arranging or facilitating the commission of a child sex offence. Saunders, who resides at Meadow Court, was sentenced on October 4 at Swindon Crown Court, following an earlier guilty plea in August. The court heard […]
Two Rescued in Dramatic Water Rescue at Folkestone Harbour
In a tense scene at Folkestone Harbour, two people were rescued from the water by the Folkestone Coastguard Rescue Team (CRT) after getting into difficulty while rowing a tender to a moored vessel. The incident occurred around 5 p.m. on October 8, when a man and a woman found themselves in a precarious situation: […]
IOPC Responds to Panorama Documentary on Chris Kaba Shooting, Addresses Investigation Criticism
The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has issued a response following the BBC Panorama documentary The Chris Kaba Shooting, which aired recent criticism of the agency’s handling of the case. In a statement released on November 5, the IOPC clarified its stance on the investigation and addressed remarks made by former Regional Director […]
Man treated after Cars Set Alight in Bromley Garage Fire
A fire broke out in a garage beneath a seven-storey block of flats on Ringers Road, Bromley, early this morning, igniting three vehicles and sending plumes of smoke across the town centre. London Fire Brigade dispatched crews from Bromley, Lee Green, and Woodside stations after receiving five emergency calls at around 8:26 a.m. The flames, […]
Man Dies Following Incident on Westhorne Avenue, Eltham
A man has died after emergency services were called to Westhorne Avenue in Eltham on the afternoon of Monday, November 4. Paramedics from the London Ambulance Service (LAS) arrived at the scene at approximately 1:27 p.m. after receiving reports of an incident. An ambulance crew and incident response officer were dispatched to provide emergency assistance. […]
Major Fire Erupts in Garage Beneath Bromley Flats, 60 Firefighters On Scene
Emergency services are currently battling a fire that erupted this morning in a garage beneath a block of flats on Bromley High Street. The London Fire Brigade confirmed that eight fire engines and 60 firefighters responded promptly to contain the blaze and prevent it from spreading to neighbouring properties. The incident, which […]
Man Charged with Murder Following Death of Elderly Man in Covent Garden
A man has been charged with murder following the tragic death of 74-year-old James O’Neill, affectionately known as Jim, who succumbed to injuries sustained in an assault in Covent Garden last month. The incident took place on Sunday, 6 October, when police were called to Odhams Walk in Covent Garden at 11:56 am after reports […]
Five Fire Engines Respond to Large Blaze at William House in Bromley
A significant fire broke out early this morning at William House on Ringers Road in Bromley, with the London Fire Brigade responding promptly to control the blaze. <style>[data-ps-embed-type=slideshow] > iframe {position: absolute;top: 0;left: 0;}</style><div style=”position:relative;height:0 !important;padding-bottom: 75% !important;width:100% !important;” data-ps-embed-type=”slideshow” data-ps-embed-gid=”G0000J58pvSg1rC8″></div><script src=”https:///uknip.photoshelter.com/js/psEmbed.js”></script> <script>_psEmbed(“https:///uknip.photoshelter.com”);</script> The incident, which began shortly after 8:30 a.m. […]
Lambeth River Fire Station Returns to Historic Thames Home After Major Overhaul
London Fire Brigade’s Lambeth River Fire Station has returned to its historic base on the River Thames following a significant refurbishment. This deep maintenance project was led by Babcock International and SMS Group, who carried out extensive repairs and upgrades at the SMS dock in Lowestoft. The station’s firefighters returned to Lambeth last week […]