Woman Convicted of Murder After Fatal Stabbing of Man in Strood
A woman has been convicted of murder after a man was found stabbed to death at his home in Medway last year. Nina Mercer, 43, of Gun Lane, Strood, was found guilty at Maidstone Crown Court today for the murder of Alan Tomkins, 61, who died after being stabbed multiple times at his flat in […]
Detective Urges Murder Suspect to Return to UK as Martine Vik Magnussen Case Marks 17 Years
A senior detective from the Metropolitan Police has issued a renewed appeal to the man suspected of raping and murdering Norwegian student Martine Vik Magnussen, calling on him to return to the UK and face justice — 17 years after her tragic death. Martine, 23, was found dead in the basement of a property on […]
Border Force Staff Combatting Channel Crossings to Strike Over Pay Delays
Border Force staff responsible for intercepting small boat crossings in the English Channel have voted to go on strike, citing delays in receiving specialist allowances for their roles. The industrial action, set to take place in the coming weeks, threatens to disrupt operations aimed at tackling the ongoing migrant crisis in the Channel. The affected […]
Met Police Prepare for Busy Weekend of Protests and Major Events Across London
The Metropolitan Police Service is preparing for a busy weekend in the capital, with multiple protests and major public events set to take place across London. On Saturday, large-scale demonstrations are expected in both Westminster and Tower Hamlets, prompting officers to implement a series of conditions under the Public Order Act to ensure public safety […]
Man Arrested for Alleged Indecent Act on Northern Line Train
A 24-year-old man from Sutton has been arrested on suspicion of outraging public decency following an alleged incident on a Northern line train last year. The arrest was made on February 26 at Stratford station, as part of an ongoing British Transport Police (BTP) investigation into a reported indecent act that occurred on August 22, […]
Crime Kingpin Linked to Dalston Drive-By Shooting Arrested in Turkey
A notorious gangland boss linked to a drive-by shooting in Dalston that left a nine-year-old girl with life-changing injuries has been arrested in Turkey, authorities have confirmed. Kemal Armagan, a senior figure in the ‘Hackney Bombers’ gang, was detained in the Turkish port city of Izmir, reportedly after hiding under a false identity for a […]
Major Road in Harrow Closed After Car Flips on Roof During Rush Hour Crash
A major road in Harrow was closed in both directions this morning after a dramatic road traffic collision left a car overturned on its roof. The crash occurred at around 7:25am on Kenton Road, at the junction with Sheepcote Road, causing significant disruption during rush hour and affecting multiple bus routes across the area. Photos […]
Teenager Dies in Motorcycle Crash That Closed Major Surrey Road for Hours
A 17-year-old boy has tragically died following a serious motorcycle crash in Beare Green, Dorking, which led to a major road closure and sparked a police appeal for witnesses. The fatal incident occurred at around 5pm on Wednesday, March 12, on the A24 Horsham Road, prompting a swift response from Surrey Police and emergency services. […]
Trains Cancelled After ‘Near Miss’ Incident at Canterbury West Railway Station
Train services were suspended and emergency services rushed to the scene last night following reports of a person on the tracks at Canterbury West railway station — but police have now confirmed the incident was a “near miss.” British Transport Police and paramedics were called to the station shortly after 7pm on Thursday evening, […]
Starmer Announces Plan to Abolish NHS England in Move to Cut Bureaucracy and Shift Focus to Frontline Care
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has unveiled plans to abolish NHS England, the executive body responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the health service, in a bid to reduce bureaucracy and return control of the NHS to the government. Delivering a speech in Hull on Thursday, Sir Keir said: “I can’t in all honesty […]