Mexican Navy Ship Cuauhtémoc Crashes into Brooklyn Bridge, Leaving Two Dead and 17 Injured
A Mexican navy training vessel, Cuauhtémoc, collided with New York’s historic Brooklyn Bridge on the evening of 17 May 2025, resulting in two fatalities and 17 injuries, including two in critical condition. The 297-foot tall ship, carrying 277 personnel, was navigating the East River on a goodwill voyage when it lost power around 8:20 p.m., […]
Major Fire in Ilford Triggers Massive Emergency Response
A major fire incident has broken out at a property on Kingston Road, Ilford, , prompting a six-pump response from the London Fire Brigade late on Saturday night (17 May 2025). Emergency services were mobilised just after 11pm following reports of a serious blaze. Multiple London Fire Brigade units, Fire Investigation Units (FIU), Turntable ladder […]
Eurovision 2025 Branded “Cringe” by Viewers After Awkward Opening in Basel
The Eurovision Song Contest 2025 began with a bang — but not in the way organisers had hoped. Broadcast live from St Jakobshalle in Basel, Switzerland on Saturday night (May 17), the Grand Final saw 26 nations compete for the prestigious trophy, but early reactions from fans were less than favourable. Presenters Hazel Brugger, Michelle […]
Woman, 72, Killed in E-Bike Crash in Bradford as Teen Rider Arrested
A 72-year-old woman has died after being struck by an e-bike in Bradford, prompting police to launch an urgent appeal for information. Shaat Bibi, of Bradford, was crossing Leeds Old Road shortly before 5pm on Wednesday, 14 May, when she was hit by an electric motorcycle. She was rushed to hospital with serious injuries but […]
Tragic Hit-and-Run Claims Life of Elderly Pedestrian in Sunderland
An 80-year-old woman has died in a tragic hit-and-run on Burdon Road, Sunderland. Northumbria Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward as the investigation continues.
Urgent Appeal: Police Hunt Bingley Assault Suspect After Taxi Driver Attack
Police in Bingley release CCTV images after a taxi driver was attacked over a fare dispute. Public urged to assist in identifying the suspect.
Second Man Charged in Chris Brown London Assault Case
Omolulu Akinlolu, 38, has been charged alongside singer Chris Brown for a violent assault in Hanover Square, London. The case highlights the Met Police’s efforts to tackle serious violent crime.
Police Seize Illegal Off-Road Bikes in Middlesbrough and Thornaby Crackdown
Cleveland Police seized three off-road bikes in Middlesbrough and Thornaby during a weekend operation targeting nuisance riders. Residents urged to report further sightings.
South Woodford Crash: Firefighters Free Trapped Victim After Collision on Chigwell Road
Firefighters rescued a trapped person after a serious car crash on Chigwell Road, South Woodford. Police closed the road temporarily while emergency crews attended.
Pictured:Victims Named in Bicester Motion Fire as Police Confirm Identities
Thames Valley Police has formally named the three victims who tragically died in a catastrophic fire at the Bicester Heritage site, following a major incident declared on Thursday night (15 May). Firefighters Jennie Logan and Martyn Sadler Among the Dead Two firefighters were killed in the line of duty while responding to the blaze at […]
