Man in His 20s Stabbed in Group Attack on Plumstead Road, Woolwich
A man in his 20s was hospitalised with multiple stab wounds following a violent group attack on Plumstead Road in Woolwich on Friday night (13 June). According to a Metropolitan Police press release, officers were called to the scene at around 20:45hrs after reports that the man had been assaulted by a group of men. […]
Blaze Severely Damages Two Properties
A working smoke alarm is being credited with saving lives after a serious house fire broke out on Fencepiece Road in Chigwell this afternoon. The fire, which affected the roof and first floor of a semi-detached home, prompted a large emergency response from both Essex County Fire and Rescue Service and the London Fire Brigade. […]
Two Men Convicted of Murder at Seven Sisters Underground Station
Two men have been convicted of the brutal killing of 33-year-old Ervin Baraku at Seven Sisters Underground station in north London, following a British Transport Police (BTP) investigation. Kevin Nguyen, 21, of Westerfield Road, Tottenham, was found guilty of murder at Inner London Crown Court today (12 June). His co-defendant, Milumo Pedrinho, also 21, of […]
UK Leaders Urge Calm as Iran–Israel Tensions Escalate Over Drone Strikes and Nuclear Concerns
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Foreign Secretary David Lammy have called for urgent de-escalation in the Middle East, after Iran launched over 100 drones toward Israel following Israeli airstrikes on targets in Iran. The rapid escalation, which occurred on June 12–13, marks one of the most significant flare-ups in the region this year. […]
Ukraine Downs 42 Russian Drones as Drone Warfare Escalates in Russia-Ukraine Conflict
In a major demonstration of technological strength, Ukraine’s air defence systems successfully shot down 42 Russian drones on the night of 5 May 2025, while Russian forces in Moscow repelled 19 incoming drones, according to officials in both countries. The incidents underscore the growing dominance of drone warfare in the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian War. Ukraine credited […]
Five Arrested After Drugs and Ammunition Discovered in Marden Police Raid
Five people have been arrested in Marden, near Maidstone, following a major police raid that uncovered large quantities of drugs, ammunition, and suspected burglary equipment. The operation, carried out by Kent Police on 31 May 2025, targeted a site near the A229 Staplehurst Road as part of an investigation into the supply of illegal drugs […]
Minnesota Lawmakers Targeted in Coordinated Shootings; Manhunt Underway
Two prominent Minnesota lawmakers were shot in separate, targeted attacks early Saturday morning, in what authorities believe may have been a coordinated assault by a suspect posing as a police officer. State Senator John Hoffman and State Representative Melissa Hortman, both Democrats, were attacked at their respective homes in Champlin and Brooklyn Park, suburbs north […]
West Sussex Firefighter Andy Horner Awarded British Empire Medal in King’s Birthday Honours
Crew Manager Andy Horner, the longest-serving firefighter in West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service history, has been awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) in the King’s Birthday Honours List for 2025. Andy, whose remarkable career spans 52 years, has been recognised for his dedicated service to the community and long-standing commitment to fire safety across […]
Outrage as Flood-Hit Vehicles in Dover Slapped with Parking Fines
Motorists in Dover have reacted with fury after it emerged that traffic wardens issued parking tickets to vehicles left stranded by widespread flooding overnight. Heavy rainfall caused severe disruption across the town on Friday night (13 June), with streets submerged, properties damaged, and several vehicles abandoned in rising waters. However, by Saturday morning, affected residents […]
Minute’s Silence to Be Held at Ramsgate Pride for Couple Killed in Air India Crash
A minute of silence will be held at Ramsgate Pride in memory of Fiongal Greenlaw and Jamie Meek, a couple who ran a wellness business in Lambeth and Ramsgate and were among the passengers killed in the tragic Air India flight AI171 crash on 12 June. The couple, known for their work through The Wellness […]