Historic Grade II Listed Building Severely Damaged in Brightlingsea Fire
A devastating fire broke out this afternoon at a Grade II listed building in Brightlingsea, causing significant damage to the historic property and a neighbouring home. Essex County Fire and Rescue Service confirmed that the blaze was accidental in origin. The fire, which initially began as a small incident, escalated rapidly due to a […]
Urgent Appeal to Find Missing 72-Year-Old Woman from Walsall
West Midlands Police have issued an urgent appeal for information after a 72-year-old woman named Deirdre was reported missing from Walsall on Friday morning. Deirdre was last seen at 8:15am on Friday, 18 April 2025, and there is now extreme concern for her welfare. She was last spotted in the Walsall area, wearing a […]
Pensioner Jailed for Online Child Sex Offences
A 71-year-old man has been sentenced to more than two years in prison after admitting to online child sex offences Northamptonshire Police have reported. Between 8 November and 14 December last year, William Griffiths, formerly of Kettering, engaged in an online conversation with someone he believed to be a 12-year-old girl. In reality, the girl […]
Smoke Fills Upton Park KFC as Fire Prompts Evacuation in East London
A building fire at a KFC restaurant on Green Street in Upton Park has caused significant disruption this evening, leading to the closure of the road in both directions and multiple bus route diversions. The incident, which began at around 5.26pm, prompted a swift response from the London Fire Brigade (LFB) and Metropolitan Police. […]
Harold Hill Post Office Saved from Closure Amid Franchising Plans
The Harold Hill Post Office has been saved from permanent closure, following confirmation that the Farnham Road branch will instead be franchised, securing its future for the local community. The Post Office announced that the branch will now be operated by a retail partner or a new postmaster, although the identity of the future operator […]
Migrant Dies Attempting to Cross Channel in Small Boat Amid Record Arrivals
A migrant has died while attempting to cross the English Channel in a small boat, officials have confirmed. The tragic incident comes just days after the UK saw a record number of crossings for 2025, with 705 people arriving by small boats on Tuesday. Emergency services were called early Friday morning after a medical emergency […]
Senior Essex Police Officer Sacked for Sexual Misconduct After Gross Misconduct Hearing
A former senior officer with Essex Police has been dismissed without notice after a disciplinary panel found he engaged in sexual behaviour without consent and abused his position for a sexual purpose. Tom Simons, a former Chief Superintendent, was found to have committed gross misconduct following an investigation and hearing overseen by the Independent […]
Fire Under Railway Bridge Disrupts Southeastern Services Near Ebbsfleet International
Train services between Ebbsfleet International and Ashford have been suspended this evening following a fire under a railway bridge, Southeastern has confirmed. The incident was reported shortly before 6:00pm, and Kent Fire and Rescue Service is currently on scene tackling the blaze. In a statement shared on social media, Southeastern said: “⚠️ NEW: The […]
Police Appeal to Identify Victim of Hit-and-Run Near Wembley Arena
Police are appealing for help to identify a woman believed to have been injured in a hit-and-run collision near Wembley Arena late on Thursday night (17 April). The incident occurred on Engineers Way at approximately 11:10pm, shortly after a concert by dancehall artist Alkaline had ended. The area was crowded with concertgoers at the […]
Young Child Found on M25 Hard Shoulder Sparks Police Concern in Kent
A young child was discovered walking alone on the hard shoulder of the M25 near Brasted earlier this month, prompting an emergency response and raising serious safety concerns. The incident occurred at approximately 12:07pm on Monday, April 7, when Kent Police were alerted to a report of a child seen dangerously close to fast-moving […]