Drivers Urged to Plan Ahead as Dartford Crossing Closures Set for This Week
Motorists using the Dartford Crossing are being advised to plan their journeys carefully this week as a series of overnight closures will affect both the northbound tunnels and the QEII Bridge. The closures, part of scheduled maintenance and contraflow works, are expected to cause disruption on key dates from Tuesday, April 22 through to […]
Police Appeal After Man Stabbed in Leg in Birmingham
West Midlands Police have launched a public appeal for information after a man was found stabbed in the leg on Hospital Street in Birmingham earlier this month. The incident occurred at around 4am on Saturday, 8 March. Emergency services were called to the scene, where the victim was discovered with a stab wound. He […]
Suspect Appears in Court After Armed Police Response in Gravesend
A man has appeared in court following a violent incident that triggered an armed police response in the early hours of Saturday morning in Gravesend, Kent. Emergency services were called to a property in East Terrace shortly before 1am on Saturday, April 19, after reports of a serious disturbance. Officers—including armed units—attended the scene, where […]
M&S Cyber Incident Prompts Operational Changes but Stores Remain Open
Marks & Spencer (M&S) has confirmed it has been managing a cyber incident over the past few days, prompting temporary operational changes across its UK business. The company reassured customers that its stores, website, and mobile app remain fully operational, although minor disruptions have occurred. In a letter to customers, M&S Chief Executive Stuart […]
Queensway Fire: Restaurant Blaze Closes Busy West London Road as Firefighters Battle Flames
A busy West London street was shut down this afternoon after a fire erupted at a restaurant in Bayswater, drawing a large emergency response and significantly disrupting traffic in the area. At least 40 firefighters from Paddington, North Kensington, and Kensington fire stations were dispatched to Queensway, where the fire broke out in Malaysian […]
Schoolboy, 13, Killed and Two Rushed to Hospital After Three-Vehicle Crash in Surrey
A 13-year-old boy has tragically died and two other people have been hospitalised following a devastating three-vehicle crash on the A25 in Bletchingley, near Redhill, Surrey. Emergency services were called to the scene shortly after 8:10pm on Easter Monday (April 21), where they found multiple casualties amid the wreckage. The schoolboy, who was a […]
Teenage Girl Arrested After Early Morning Police Chase Through Harrow Town Centre
A 16-year-old girl has been arrested and charged following a dramatic police chase through Harrow Town Centre in the early hours of Monday, April 21. The incident began at approximately 12:25am when Metropolitan Police officers attempted to stop a vehicle on Sheepcote Road, near the junction with Station Road. The car failed to stop, triggering […]
Burma Veteran James Fenton Celebrates 103rd Birthday on the Isle of Man
Burma veteran James Fenton has marked a remarkable milestone, celebrating his 103rd birthday with friends and well-wishers in Onchan, near his home on the Isle of Man. Mr Fenton, one of the last surviving members of the so-called “forgotten army”, served as a bombardier in the 178 Field Regiment of the Royal Artillery during the […]
How Digital Wallets and Crypto Are Reshaping Payments Across the UK
It wasn’t that long ago that cash and chip-and-pin ruled the tills in the UK. But fast forward to today, and your phone is the new wallet. From grabbing a morning latte to sending a quick tenner to a mate, digital wallets are fast becoming the go-to payment method for millions across the UK. Platforms […]
A12 Closed in Both Directions Near Colchester Following Serious Incident
A serious incident has forced the closure of the A12 in both directions between Junctions 27 (Spring Lane Interchange) and 29 (Crown Interchange) near Colchester, Essex. Emergency services, including Essex Police, the East of England Ambulance Service, and the East Anglian Air Ambulance, are currently on the scene. Details of the incident have not […]