House Fire in St Leonards Believed to Be Caused by Lightning Strike During Storm
Emergency services were called to a house fire in St Leonards late on Thursday night (13 June) after a residential property on Cliftonville Road was reportedly struck by lightning during a thunderstorm. The East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service received the first call at 10.50pm, quickly deploying four fire engines and an Aerial Ladder Platform […]
Appeal Launched After Serious Three-Vehicle Crash on A2 Near Dartford
Kent Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following a serious three-vehicle collision involving two motorcycles and a car on the A2 coastbound near Dartford on Friday, 13 June. The crash occurred at approximately 4.50pm between Junction 2 of the M25 (Dartford Heath) and Old Bexley Lane. Two Motorcyclists Injured Police report that a […]
Man Brought to Safety After Overnight Mental Health Crisis in Dagenham
A man experiencing a serious mental health crisis was safely brought to hospital following a prolonged emergency response at a residential property in Heathway, Dagenham on Friday, 13 June. The Metropolitan Police were called at 10:01am by the London Ambulance Service after concerns were raised for the man’s welfare. Overnight Operation Ends Safely Emergency services […]
Man Fights for Life After Southall Stabbing as Four Arrested Following Street Fight
A man is in a life-threatening condition in hospital after a stabbing during a reported fight involving multiple people in Victory Mews, Southall on Friday afternoon. Police were called at 4.59pm on 13 June following reports of a violent altercation. Officers from the Metropolitan Police, along with paramedics from the London Ambulance Service, attended the […]
EastEnders Confirms Schedule Shake-Up as New Producer Ben Wadey Teases Major Return and “Unmissable” Summer Drama
The BBC has confirmed a major schedule change for EastEnders on Monday, June 16, as the long-running soap transitions into a new era under incoming executive producer Ben Wadey. Wadey, a former Channel 4 commissioning executive and previous story editor on EastEnders, steps into the role following Chris Clenshaw’s departure. In his first official […]
Residents Urged to Keep Windows Closed as Fire Breaks Out in Barham
People in Barham, near Canterbury, are being urged to keep their windows and doors closed due to a significant building fire that broke out on Valley Road this morning. According to Kent Fire and Rescue Service, five fire engines are currently at the scene, where crews are working hard to contain and extinguish the flames. […]
Man Hospitalised After Stabbing in Southall’s The Green
Man Taken to Hospital After Stabbing in Southall A man has been taken to hospital after a stabbing incident in The Green, Southall on Friday evening. The London Ambulance Service confirmed it was called to the scene at 5pm on 13 June, following reports of a stabbing. Emergency Response A spokesperson for the service said: […]
Life Sentence for Man Who Beat and Tortured Partner With Hammer and Bike Lock
Tunbridge Wells Domestic Abuse Case: Man Jailed for Life After Brutal Attacks With Hammer and Bike Lock A violent and controlling man who left his partner barely able to speak or walk after a campaign of torture has been sentenced to life imprisonment following a harrowing domestic abuse case near Tunbridge Wells. Ozgur Suyolcu, 30, […]
Air India Crash: Former Northfleet Nursery School Head Dies in Tragedy
A former Kent headteacher has been confirmed among the victims of the devastating Air India crash that killed over 240 people, including multiple British nationals. Panna Nagar, who led Northfleet Nursery School for 15 years from 2005 to 2020, tragically died when Air India flight AI171 crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad on Thursday, June […]
Kent Travel: Lane Closures on M20 at J4 and J11 Due to Vehicle Breakdowns
Motorists using the M20 in Kent this morning are being advised of two separate lane closures following broken down vehicles on both eastbound and westbound carriageways. Eastbound Disruption at Junction 4 A broken down vehicle on the M20 Eastbound at Junction 4 (A228 Leybourne/Snodland) has led to the closure of one lane. According to traffic […]