Fifteen Charged in UK Election Betting Scandal Following Gambling Commission Probe
The Gambling Commission has charged 15 individuals, including former MPs, political candidates, and party officials, in connection with an election betting scandal that has shaken Westminster and renewed scrutiny over insider conduct within UK politics. The charges follow a lengthy investigation into suspicious bets placed on the timing of the 2024 General Election, specifically […]
Teen Motorcyclist Killed in Tragic Crash in Newcastle’s Newburn Area
A 19-year-old man has died following a motorcycle crash in Newburn, Newcastle upon Tyne, on Sunday, 13 April 2025. The single-vehicle collision occurred at approximately 9pm on Kingfisher Boulevard, near the junction with Goldcrest Way. Emergency services responded swiftly and transported the young rider to hospital with serious injuries, but he was tragically pronounced dead […]
Emergency Services Respond to Fire at Emerald House Tower Block in Kidbrooke
Emergency services are currently responding to a serious fire incident at Emerald House, Henley Cross, in Kidbrooke, SE3 this evening. Smoke has been reported issuing from a seventh-floor flat. Reports indicate that persons may be trapped inside the property say one neighbour. The London Fire Brigade was alerted at just after 8pm and quickly […]
Firefighters Tackle Garage Blaze in Tonbridge — No Injuries Reported
Kent Fire and Rescue Service has confirmed that crews responded to a garage fire in Cardinal Close, Tonbridge this afternoon, successfully extinguishing the flames without any reported injuries. The fire was reported at 4:26 PM on Monday, April 14, prompting the swift dispatch of two fire engines to the scene in the Tonbridge and Malling […]
Body Found in Search for Missing Reading Man, Police Confirm
Thames Valley Police have confirmed that a body has been found in connection with the search for Kiel, a 36-year-old man from Reading who was reported missing on March 26, 2025. Kiel was last seen leaving his home in Reading at 9:13am, wearing a black top, blue jeans, and a dark motorbike helmet. He […]
Police Charged Man with Murder of Pictured Sarah Reynolds from Croydon
A man has been charged with murder following the death of a woman in Croydon, South London, over the weekend. Earlston Bennet, 57, of Towpath Way, Croydon, was formally charged with murder on Monday, April 14, and is set to appear in custody at Croydon Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, April 15. Early Morning Emergency Call […]
Major Fire Erupts at Industrial Site Near A13 in Basildon, Causing Traffic Disruption and Smoke Alert
A large industrial fire has broken out near Vange Park Road in Basildon, sending thick black smoke across the area and causing potential disruption for drivers along the A13 this afternoon. The blaze began at an industrial yard reportedly used to store heavy-duty plastic drainage pipes, which are contributing to the intensity and […]
Man in His 50s Hospitalised After Stabbing in Leyton
A man in his 50s has been rushed to hospital after suffering stab wounds in a broad daylight attack on Church Road in Leyton, East London. The incident occurred at approximately 3:29pm on Monday, April 14, prompting a swift response from the Metropolitan Police and London Ambulance Service. In a statement issued by the […]
Man Arrested After £23,000 Lorry Theft Near Gillingham
A man has been arrested and charged following the theft of property worth nearly £23,000 from a lorry at a service station near Gillingham, Kent, in the early hours of Friday, April 11. The incident occurred on the M2 motorway, where a security guard noticed suspicious activity near several parked vehicles and immediately alerted […]
Uxbridge Tube Disruption: Delays Cleared After Major Incident on Metropolitan, Central, and Piccadilly Lines
Commuters faced widespread disruption across three major London Underground lines this evening following a customer incident at Uxbridge station, causing significant delays during the post-work rush hour. The incident affected services on the Metropolitan, Piccadilly, and Central lines for several hours before normal service was gradually restored. Timeline of Disruption The incident was first […]