Crash on Rectory Lane Sparks Safety Concerns After Loud Bang Heard by Residents
A serious collision involving two vehicles occurred near Rectory Lane Health Centre on Thursday, prompting a swift response from fire and police crews and renewed concerns over road safety in the area. The crash, described by one witness as a “massive bang”, involved what appeared to be a taxi with an older male driver and […]
Explosion and Major Fire at Power Station Sparks Large Emergency Response
A major fire and suspected explosion have been reported at a massive power station near to the new building construction site on Nestles Avenue in Hayes, west London, late on Thursday night (20 March 2025), prompting a large-scale response from emergency services. The incident upfolded at around 11.30pm, was swiftly escalated with multiple fire […]
BREAKING: Frank Bruno Rushed to Hospital After Mid-Air Medical Emergency on Flight to Thailand
British boxing legend Frank Bruno has been rushed to hospital after falling seriously ill during a long-haul flight, prompting an emergency diversion and nearly two weeks of medical treatment abroad. The 63-year-old former world heavyweight champion became unwell aboard a Qatar Airways flight from London Heathrow to Doha on March 3, en route to […]
Urgent Appeal to Find Missing 13-Year-Old Joseph from Bromley
Police have launched an urgent appeal to help locate 13-year-old Joseph, who has been missing from Bromley since Tuesday, 11 March 2025. Authorities say they are increasingly concerned for his welfare and are asking members of the public to come forward with any information that may help locate him. Joseph’s family and officers are desperate […]
British Airways Flight Declares Emergency and Diverts Back to Gatwick
A British Airways flight bound for Bangkok has declared an in-flight emergency and is currently diverting back to London Gatwick Airport after crew reported a burning electrical smell inside the cabin. Flight BA2231, which had departed Gatwick (LGW) en route to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), issued a “Squawk 7700” emergency transponder code—a standard alert used by […]
Explosive Chemicals Discovered in St Leonards Sparks Major Emergency Response
A major emergency response is underway in St Leonards, East Sussex, after explosive chemicals were discovered inside a residential property on the A259 Marina. Authorities have declared the situation a critical incident, prompting the evacuation of all homes within the cordoned area amid a confirmed threat to life. Police and emergency services are at the […]
A30 Westbound Closed in Devon Following Road Traffic Collision
Drivers are facing delays this evening after a serious collision forced the closure of the A30 westbound in Devon, between the A375 near Honiton and the B3177 near Fenny Bridges. Emergency services are currently at the scene, and the carriageway remains fully closed while the incident is dealt with. Motorists are being urged to […]
Met Police Convicts 100th Offender in Landmark Crackdown on Violence Against Women and Girls
More than 100 of London’s most dangerous offenders have now been convicted under the Metropolitan Police’s V100 programme—a data-driven initiative targeting men who pose the highest risk to women and girls. The milestone marks a significant achievement in the Met’s ongoing crackdown on violence against women and girls (VAWG), which forms a key part of […]
Female prison officer, 23, at scandal-hit jail ‘is suspended over claims she had inappropriate relationship with inmate’
A female prison officer has been suspended amid claims she had an inappropriate relationship with an inmate, it has emerged. Katerina Tatus, 23, was reportedly ‘marched to the gates’ of the prison by security and is now under police investigation, following an internal staff tip-off. The officer, believed to have worked for the prison […]
Nine Just Stop Oil Protesters Convicted Over Plot to Disrupt Heathrow Airport
Nine Just Stop Oil activists have been convicted after police foiled their plan to glue themselves to Heathrow Airport’s runway, a move that would have caused massive disruption to flights and endangered public safety. The group of environmental protesters, aged between 26 and 61, were caught near the airport’s perimeter fence on 24 July […]