British Transport Police Appeal for Help Tracing Family of Man Killed on Birmingham Railway
Default Heading H1 British Transport Police have launched a public appeal to trace the family of a man who died on the railway in Ladywood, Birmingham last month. At approximately 9.15am on Monday 23 June, emergency services responded to reports of a casualty on the tracks in Birmingham. Despite the efforts of paramedics, the man […]
At Least 13 Dead, Over 20 Missing After Texas Flooding Hits Girls Camp
Default Heading H1 At least 13 people have been confirmed dead and more than 20 others remain missing following catastrophic flash flooding in central Texas, local officials have confirmed. The flooding, which has devastated Kerr County, was triggered by an intense overnight downpour that saw up to 10 inches (25cm) of rain fall in a […]
Police Appeal to Find Missing Essex Teen Believed to Be in Maidstone
Default Heading H1 Police are urgently appealing for information to help locate a 15-year-old boy from Essex who is believed to have travelled to the Maidstone area. Kledjo Mena, from Harlow, was reported missing earlier this week. He is described as approximately 5ft 4in tall, of slim build, with short dark hair and green eyes. […]
Toddler Dies After Emergency Services Called to Sheffield Home
Default Heading H1 A one-year-old girl has tragically died after emergency services were called to a property in Sheffield on Wednesday evening amid reports of concern for a child. South Yorkshire Police confirmed that officers were alerted by the Yorkshire Ambulance Service to an incident at a house on Overend Way shortly after receiving a […]
Wildfire Brought Under Control on Dartford Heath After Major Fire Service Response
Default Heading H1 A wildfire that broke out on Dartford Heath this evening has now been brought under control, Kent Fire and Rescue Service has confirmed. Earlier in the day, emergency services advised residents and travellers near the heath to keep windows and doors closed due to heavy smoke drift from the fire. That […]
Fire at Braintree Retirement Village Bungalow – All Residents Safe
Default Heading H1 Firefighters rushed to a retirement village in Braintree today after a bungalow became engulfed in flames. Crews arrived to find the fire already well developed, but through swift and determined action, they managed to contain the blaze and protect surrounding properties. One bungalow was severely damaged, and three others were affected by […]
Close Windows and Doors: Wildfire Breaks Out on Dartford Heath
Default Heading H1 A major wildfire has broken out on Dartford Heath, prompting emergency services to issue an urgent public health warning. People living or travelling in the Dartford area are being advised to close windows and doors due to large volumes of smoke drifting from the scene. Large Firefighting Operation Underway Six fire […]
Man Jailed for Life for Rape and Attempted Rape in Hayes and Southall
Default Heading H1 A 24-year-old man from Hayes has been jailed for life following a Metropolitan Police investigation into the rape of a child and an attempted rape of a woman in two west London parks. Life Sentence for Sexual Predator Navroop Singh, of Mellow Lane East, Hayes was sentenced at Isleworth Crown Court to […]
Long Delays on M25 After Motorcycle Crash at Dartford Tunnels
Default Heading H1 Motorists are facing severe delays on the M25 anticlockwise this afternoon following a collision involving a motorbike near the Dartford Tunnels. One lane is currently partially blocked, causing heavy congestion back to Junction 4 (Orpington). Emergency services are at the scene and are working to clear the incident. Traffic is queueing, and […]
Urgent Appeal to Find Missing Teenager Isabella Goodwin from Dartford
Default Heading H1 Kent Police are appealing for help from the public to trace a missing teenage girl, Isabella Goodwin, who was last seen in Dartford earlier today. The 16-year-old was last sighted on Friday, July 4, and officers say they are growing increasingly concerned for her welfare. Isabella is described as white, 5ft 8in […]