Epping Council Denied Appeal Over Asylum Seekers at Bell Hotel
Epping Forest District Council has been denied permission to appeal to the Supreme Court over the ongoing row about housing asylum seekers at the Bell Hotel in Epping. The council confirmed the decision in a statement, saying: “No reasons were given. It is now open for the council to ask the Supreme Court itself for […]
M25 Crash Causes Severe Delays Near Junction 17 in Hertfordshire
Drivers are facing severe delays of up to 90 minutes after a crash closed part of the M25 anti-clockwise carriageway near Junction 17 (Maple Cross). The incident, which occurred earlier today, has brought traffic to a standstill, with 6.5 miles of congestion reported on the approach. Emergency services at the scene Police, paramedics and National […]
Firefighters Tackle Blaze at Home in Newhaven
Fire crews were called to a domestic property fire in Newhaven this morning, prompting a major emergency response and temporary road closure. East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service confirmed they were alerted at 10.55am to reports of a blaze at a home in Lewes Road (C7). Fire service response Three fire engines were sent to […]
Marseille Knife Rampage: Attacker Shot Dead After Injuring Five
A man armed with knives and an iron bar was shot dead by police in Marseille after going on a violent rampage that left at least five people injured, including one in critical condition. The attack unfolded around 2:45pm local time near Cours Belsunce, close to the Old Port, after the suspect was reportedly evicted […]
Parents on Trial After Three-Month-Old Baby Allegedly Shaken to Death in East London
A three-month-old baby girl was allegedly shaken to death by her parents amid a toxic and violent relationship, the Old Bailey has heard. Kaylani Kalanzi was admitted to Homerton Hospital, Hackney, at around 10.30pm on 8 July 2024 with catastrophic brain injuries, as well as a broken leg and fractured ribs. Despite medical intervention, she […]
Tube Chaos as Jubilee Line Passengers Trapped for Hours in Carriage
A routine evening commute turned into a nightmare after a faulty Jubilee line train left passengers stranded in carriages for hours before being evacuated onto the tracks. The train broke down near Waterloo during the Monday evening rush hour, causing severe disruption across the line and sparking chaotic scenes underground. Passengers trapped for hours One […]
London Underground and DLR Face Severe Disruption as RMT Union Confirms September Strike Dates
Transport for London (TfL) has warned passengers of major disruption across the capital after the RMT union confirmed five days of planned strike action starting on Sunday, 7 September. The industrial action could bring little to no service across the London Underground from Sunday, 7 September to Thursday, 11 September, with further disruption expected on […]