Updated: Draycote Water Tragedy Involved Father Jumping in After Son Fell Overboard
A tragic sequence of events is emerging following a major emergency operation at Draycote Water near Rugby earlier today, where a man is feared to have drowned after jumping into the reservoir to save a younger male believed to be his son. Emergency services were called to the scene around 3:00pm on Thursday, 29 May, […]
Murder Investigation Launched After Wednesbury House Fire Victim Dies in Hospital
West Midlands Police have launched a murder investigation after an 82-year-old man injured in a house fire earlier this month has tragically died in hospital. Emergency services were called to a severe fire at a property on Holyhead Road, Wednesbury, in the early hours of Sunday, 11 May. Four individuals sustained serious injuries in the […]
Police Officer Dismissed for Aggressive Arrest of 15-Year-Old in Bournemouth
A Dorset Police officer has been dismissed without notice after a misconduct panel found he used unreasonable and aggressive force against a 15-year-old boy during an arrest in Bournemouth town centre. Police Constable Lorne Castle, who admitted misconduct but denied gross misconduct, was found to have breached professional standards relating to authority, respect, use […]
Sutton Man Who Exposed Himself at Multiple Train Stations Avoids Jail
Leon Clarke, 49, from Sutton, exposed himself at multiple train stations including Romford and Cheam. He received a community order and £10 fine, avoiding prison.
Ilford Restaurant Owner Fined £7,150 for Fly-Tipping Offence on Hampton Road
Redbridge Council successfully prosecuted Watan restaurant owner Bismillah Ullah for fly-tipping waste on Hampton Road, Ilford, resulting in a £7,150 fine.
Draycote Water Closed as Search Underway for Man Who Fell from Boat
Draycote Water near Rugby is closed as police and emergency services search for a man who fell into the reservoir on 29 May. Public asked to avoid the area.
Blaze Declared Major Incident in East Ham
A significant fire has broken out at a shop with residential flats above on High Street North, East Ham, with ten fire engines and approximately 70 firefighters battling the blaze this evening, Thursday 29 May 2025. The fire was first reported to London Fire Brigade (LFB) at 7.02pm, when Control Officers received the first of […]
Four Arrested After Disorder Breaks Out in Ramsgate Town Centre
Four people have been arrested following a violent disorder in Ramsgate’s King Street. One man was injured, and police recovered drugs and a weapon at the scene.
Over £1 Million in Stolen Car Parts Seized in Maidstone Chop Shop Crackdown
Police have seized more than £1 million worth of stolen car parts in a major operation targeting a suspected chop shop and vehicle theft ring in Kent. Two men from Ilford, Essex have been charged in connection with the sophisticated criminal enterprise following coordinated raids. Extensive Operation Uncovers Two Key Sites The investigation, led by […]
Paul Doyle Charged After Car Rams Crowds at Liverpool Victory Parade
A man has been formally charged after a car ploughed into crowds gathered for Liverpool FC’s Premier League victory parade, injuring more than 60 people including a nine-year-old child, the Crown Prosecution Service has confirmed. Paul Doyle, 53, from Liverpool, has been charged with dangerous driving, causing grievous bodily harm with intent, wounding with intent […]
