Met Police Dog Handler Involved in Serious Collision on Eastern Avenue
A Metropolitan Police dog handler narrowly escaped serious injury after a collision on Eastern Avenue in Ilford involving a newly deployed £60,000 Volvo dog unit vehicle. The incident occurred at approximately 10:25 p.m. on November 14, closing the road eastbound at the junction with Ashurst Drive. According to witnesses, the police vehicle was reportedly involved […]
Dip-cember Delight! Take the December Dip with Hastings RNLI
Hastings RNLI Lifeboat Station is hosting its first-ever “December Dip,” an invigorating plunge into the chilly coastal waters set for Sunday, December 15th. This festive event aims to raise essential funds for the RNLI’s lifesaving missions and invites community members to experience a memorable dip, all while supporting a vital cause. The December Dip will […]
Record 98 Migrants Found in Overloaded Dinghy Attempting Channel Crossing
In a record-breaking attempt, 98 migrants were found crammed into a single, dangerously overloaded dinghy while attempting to cross the English Channel. The small inflatable, designed for 50-60 people, was intercepted mid-Channel by Border Force, with assistance from the RNLI and Coastguard in rescuing the passengers. This crossing highlights a concerning trend of people-smugglers […]
Canal Boat Worth Thousands Stolen from Bletchley Mooring
Police have launched an investigation following the theft of a 50-foot canal boat from a private mooring in Bletchley. The vessel, named ‘Gyrafalcon’, was stolen between July and October this year from its location outside the Red Lion Public House. The distinctive boat is described as being blue/purple in colour, with its name prominently […]
Girl who died in M5 collision formally identified
The formal identification process has been completed this afternoon following the death of a teenage girl in a collision on the M5 in Somerset earlier this week. Tamzin Hall, 17 and from Wellington, died in a collision with a vehicle that was travelling southbound between Junction 24 (Bridgwater) and Junction 25 (Taunton) shortly after 11pm […]
Person Dies After Being Hit by Train, Causing Stansted Express Cancellations and Delays
A person has tragically died after being struck by a train on the Stansted Express line, resulting in significant disruptions for rail passengers. The incident occurred around 12:30 p.m. on the tracks near Northumberland Park station, affecting services between Cheshunt and Tottenham Hale and causing a complete standstill on the line. British Transport Police […]
Fire Erupts on Hudson Yards Skyscraper Roof, Filling NYC Sky with Smoke
A large fire broke out on the roof of a luxury apartment building in New York City’s Hudson Yards neighbourhood today, sending thick black smoke billowing across the Manhattan skyline. The fire was reported at approximately noon at The Set, a high-rise at 455 10th Avenue and West 35th Street, with emergency crews quickly […]
Investigation Continues into Three Deaths at Swanage Care Home
Detectives from Dorset Police’s Major Crime Investigation Team are continuing their probe into the unexplained deaths of three residents at a Swanage care facility, officials announced today. The investigation stems from an incident reported on October 23, 2024, when authorities were alerted to three deaths at the Gainsborough Care Home on Ulwell Road. […]
Witnesses Sought Following Exposure Incident on Bognor’s Esplanade
Police in Bognor Regis are appealing for witnesses following an incident of exposure that took place in the early hours of October 12. Officers were called to The Esplanade near the junction of West Street around 2:45 a.m., where a man reportedly exposed himself to a woman. The suspect is described as being in his […]
The brother of Mohammed Al Fayed abused women at Harrods department store according to three ex employees
The women who spoke exclusively to the BBC told the broadcaster that Salah Fayed who died in 2010 abused them between 1989 and 1997 and one woman believed she was drugged and then raped. Harrods which changed ownership in 2010 said it “raised serious allegations” against Al Fayed’s brother. So far at […]