Seven Officers Injured After High-Speed Police Chase Ends in Major Crash on A1 in Gateshead
A dramatic high-speed police pursuit in the early hours of Friday morning ended in a catastrophic collision on the A1 near Derwent Haugh, Gateshead, leaving seven police officers injured and causing significant disruption on one of the region’s busiest roads. The incident occurred just before 2:30am after Northumbria Police attempted to stop a dark […]
Human Remains Discovered Near Children’s Playground in Lewisham Garden
A police investigation is underway after human remains were discovered in a garden near a children’s playground in Lewisham. Officers from the Metropolitan Police were called to Church Grove, SE13, at 2.08pm on Saturday, April 12, following reports that remains had been unearthed at the site. The discovery was made just steps away from […]
Firefighters Tackle Grass Blaze at Walthamstow Marshes
A significant grass fire broke out on Friday afternoon (18 April) across Walthamstow Marshes, prompting a major emergency response. The fire, was tracked to near Sandy Lane in Walthamstow East Londonand required four fire engines to tackle the blaze, with crews scene at the nearby Lea Bridge Ice Rink as a holding area Crews from […]
Murder Investigation Launched After Woman’s Body Found in Havant Home
A murder investigation is underway following the discovery of a woman’s body at a property in Havant, Hampshire. Police were first alerted at 9.42am on Thursday (17 April) when a man was spotted walking alone along the M40 near Junction 3. Officers attended the scene and, during their interaction, the man disclosed that a […]
Urgent Appeal to Find Missing 86-Year-Old Woman from Bexhill
Sussex Police have issued an urgent public appeal as concern grows for the welfare of 86-year-old Marion, who has been missing since Thursday afternoon. Marion was last seen at approximately 4.30pm on 17 April 2025 in the Lottbridge Drove area of Eastbourne. Originally reported missing from Bexhill, her disappearance has prompted extreme concern due […]
Police Appeal for Witnesses After Major Fire Destroys Historic Hangars at Old Sarum Airfield
Wiltshire Police have launched an investigation following a major fire that broke out at Old Sarum airfield on Thursday evening, destroying two historic hangars and damaging several other buildings. Emergency services were called to the scene shortly after 6pm on 17 April, as flames tore through two partially derelict wartime hangars. The Hangar 3 café, […]
Over 80 Animals Rescued from Squalid Conditions in Doncaster Home
More than 80 animals have been rescued from appalling conditions in a property in Tickhill, Doncaster, following a joint operation by South Yorkshire Police and the RSPCA. On Thursday, 17 April, Dog Legislation Officers entered the home alongside RSPCA inspectors and were immediately overwhelmed by the smell and shocking state of the property. Inside, […]
Hemel Hempstead’s Cloud 9 Leisure Park Abruptly Shut Down by Landlord Tesco
A popular inflatable leisure park in Jarman Park, Hemel Hempstead, was unexpectedly closed overnight after landlord Tesco changed the locks, leaving both customers and staff shocked and disappointed. The venue, known as Cloud 9, had become a vibrant community hub since its launch in April 2022, hosting ninja warrior-style courses, birthday parties, and live […]
Man Arrested on Suspicion of Drink-Driving After Multi-Vehicle Crash in Beckenham
A man has been arrested on suspicion of drink-driving following a road traffic collision involving a van and multiple vehicles on Beckenham High Street. Police were called to the scene at 9:15pm on Thursday, 17 April, after receiving reports of the crash. Officers attended and arrested one man in connection with the incident. He remains […]
Appeal Launched After Woman in Her 70s Seriously Injured in Oldswinford Collision
West Midlands Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following a serious collision in Oldswinford that left a woman in her 70s hospitalised with serious injuries. The incident occurred just before 4pm on Thursday, 17 April, on Hagley Road near the service station at the junction with Glasshouse Hill. A red Vauxhall Corsa struck […]