Breaking: Armed Standoff in Gravesend – One Feared Injured
A major emergency response is under way in Gravesend this morning following reports of a hostage situation near the town’s Riverside Leisure Area. More than 10 emergency vehicles, including police and ambulance crews, were seen shortly after 1am on the A226 Milton Road, with the incident believed to have unfolded near Milton Place, just […]
Police Appeal for Witnesses After Electronics Firm Targeted in Swindon Burglary Attempt
Wiltshire Police have launched an appeal for information following a burglary attempt at an electronics warehouse in Swindon. The incident occurred in the early hours of Friday morning (18 April) at a business premises on Faraday Road, Dorcan, with the break-in believed to have taken place between 12:20am and 2:00am. According to police, three suspects […]
‘Do Not Eat’ Warning Issued as Asda Recalls Popular Pork Product Over Allergen Risk
Asda has urgently recalled a popular ready-to-cook pork product, warning customers not to eat it due to serious undeclared allergen risks. The supermarket giant has pulled its Simple To Cook Asian Inspired Pork Belly Slices from shelves after discovering that milk and sulphites—both potential allergens—were not declared on the product’s packaging. Some packs were […]
Serious Crash Closes A2 London-Bound Near M25 – Long Delays Expected
The A2 London-bound is currently closed following a serious multi-vehicle collision near the M25 junction, with emergency services responding to the scene throughout the afternoon. The incident occurred earlier today (Saturday) on the A2 westbound, close to junction 2 of the M25, causing extensive traffic disruption and triggering a full-scale emergency response. National Highways has […]
Hundreds of Thousands Face Energy Bill Hikes as Fixed Deals Expire – Urgent Warning to Switch Now
Nearly 418,000 households across the UK are set to see their energy bills surge this month and next, as dozens of fixed-rate deals come to an end, according to new analysis from Uswitch.com. The energy comparison and switching service revealed that 471,870 customers signed up to 12-month fixed deals in April and May last year. […]
Northampton man charged with child sex offences and stalking police officers on social media appears in court
A 44-year-old Northampton man has appeared in court charged with child sex offences, stalking police officers on social media and perverting the course of justice. Simon Tilley, of Branksome Avenue, Kingsthorpe Hollow, appeared before Stafford Crown Court today (April 17) charged with: One count of attempting to cause a child aged 13 to 15 to […]
27 Years On: Detectives Renew Appeal for Information in Donna Keogh Murder Investigation
This weekend marks 27 years since the tragic disappearance of Donna Keogh, a 17-year-old girl last seen in Middlesbrough in 1998. Despite a long-running police investigation, Donna’s body has never been found, and the mystery of what happened to her remains unresolved. Her family continue to live in agony, still desperate for answers nearly […]
Woman in Her 20s Dies After Being Pulled from Sea in Brighton
A woman has sadly died following a major emergency operation off the coast of Brighton in the early hours of Wednesday morning (April 16). Emergency services were called just before 3am amid concerns for a woman reported to be in the water near Brighton Palace Pier. In an update, Brighton RNLI confirmed: “In […]
Man Arrested in Attempted Murder Probe After Serious Collision in Sunderland
A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following a serious two-vehicle collision on the A183 Coast Road in Whitburn, Northumbria Police have confirmed. The incident occurred at around 7:40pm on Thursday, 17 April, near the junction with Sea Lane, and involved a grey Ford Fiesta and a motorcycle. Police say that, following […]
13-Year-Old Appears in Court Over Knife Allegation at Blackheath School
A 13-year-old has appeared in court accused of carrying a kitchen knife on the grounds of a south-east London school. The child, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was brought before Bromley Magistrates’ Court charged with one count of possessing a bladed article on school premises. The alleged incident took place last month […]
