Major Fire and Reported Explosion in North Kensington – Scrubs Lane Closed in Both Directions
Default Heading H1 A major building fire and suspected explosion have closed Scrubs Lane (A219) in both directions between North Pole Road (B412) and Harrow Road (A404) in North Kensington, west London. Emergency services, including 12 fire engines, were called to St Quintin View on North Pole Road, West London, shortly after 11.30pm on Friday […]
Air India Suspends Long-Haul Flights After Fatal Crash of Boeing 787-8
Air India has announced the suspension of several long-haul international routes and a reduction in flight frequencies following the deadly crash of a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner last Thursday. The crash, which occurred shortly after take-off from Ahmedabad en route to Gatwick, resulted in the deaths of 241 out of 242 people on board, along with […]
Person Hit by Bus on Green Lane, Ilford — Major Disruption to Bus Routes
Emergency services rushed to the scene after a person was struck by a bus on Green Lane in Ilford shortly after 8:00pm on Wednesday evening. The collision occurred near the junction with Park Road, prompting an immediate response from London Ambulance Service and Metropolitan Police. The road was completely blocked in both directions as emergency […]
Ryanair 737 MAX Damages Winglet After Taxiing Into Fence at Kalamata Airport
A Ryanair Boeing 737 MAX 8-200 suffered minor damage to its winglet after colliding with a perimeter fence while taxiing at Kalamata International Airport in Greece, the airline has confirmed. The incident occurred shortly after Flight FR6080 had landed safely. According to a Ryanair spokesperson, as the aircraft was taxiing to its stand, “the wing […]
Woman in Her 30s Dies at Durdle Door During UK’s Hottest Day of the Year
A woman in her 30s has tragically died at Durdle Door beach in Dorset during the hottest day of the year so far, prompting a significant emergency services response and renewed warnings over extreme heat. Emergency services, including HM Coastguard, RNLI lifeboat crews, air ambulance, and Dorset Police, were called to the scenic coastal landmark […]
Man Bit Victim’s Finger in Brutal Bus Stop Attack in Gravesend
Kent Police are appealing for witnesses and information after a violent assault at a bus stop in Gravesend that left a man with a serious hand injury. The attack took place around 11.30am on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, as a man in his 20s waited at a bus stop in Tennyson Road. He was reportedly […]
Crawley Knifepoint Robbery: Police Seek CCTV After Thousands Stolen from Three Store
Police are appealing for information following a knifepoint robbery at the Three Store in County Mall, Crawley, which took place at approximately 4.40pm on Monday, June 9. What Happened? Three men were involved in the robbery. Two entered the shop while the third remained outside, acting as a lookout. The suspects stole thousands of pounds […]
Teenager Rescued from Southmere Lake and Taken to Hospital After Emergency Response
A teenager has been taken to hospital after being rescued from Southmere Lake near Bazalgette Way in Thamesmead early Thursday afternoon. Emergency services were called to the scene just before 12:30pm after reports that a person had entered the water. Member of Public Rescues Teen Before Fire Crews Arrive According to a spokesperson from London […]
Veteran Devon & Cornwall Police Sergeant Dismissed Over Speeding Exemption Application
A highly respected police sergeant with more than 20 years of service has been dismissed from Devon & Cornwall Police after a disciplinary panel found he had provided a “misleading account” when seeking an exemption from a speeding ticket — a decision that has sparked widespread debate over fairness and accountability within policing. Sergeant […]
Crackdown on Drug Supply in Altab Ali Park Leads to Arrests and Renewed Community Safety Push
A multi-agency crackdown on drug supply around Altab Ali Park in Whitechapel has led to the arrest of four individuals earlier this month, the Metropolitan Police has confirmed. The arrests form part of a long-running operation led by officers from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command and Tower Hamlets Neighbourhood Policing Teams, aimed at disrupting organised […]
