Explosion in Kingston University Laboratory Leaves Two Students Injured
Emergency services rushed to Kingston University’s Penrhyn Road campus on Friday evening (11 April) following an explosion in a research laboratory that left two students injured. The incident occurred shortly after 5pm, prompting the swift arrival of two fire engines and an ambulance. According to London Fire Brigade, crews were called to the scene at […]
Ex-Soldier Found Guilty of Killing Amputee with Stolen Car in Erith Burglary Escape
An ex-soldier has been found guilty of killing an amputee by running him over with his own car while fleeing the scene of a burglary in Erith. Errol Woodger, 38, of Belvedere, was convicted at the Old Bailey of manslaughter and robbery following the fatal hit-and-run of Marc Allen, 50, in the early hours […]
Tributes Paid to ‘Kind and Genuine’ Man Killed in Fatal Plymouth Collision
The family of a man who died following a fatal collision in Plymouth have paid a heartfelt tribute to him, describing him as a “kind, caring and genuine” man loved by all who knew him. Stephen Hawnton, 63, was tragically pronounced dead at the scene of the incident on North Prospect Road on Friday, 11 […]
Man Jailed After Corrosive Substance Attack on 16-Year-Old in Stockport
A man has been sentenced to more than eight years in prison after hurling a corrosive substance at a 16-year-old boy in a brutal attack that left the teenager with serious injuries. Gilson Martins, of Rochdale, was handed an eight-year and two-month prison term at Minshull Street Crown Court today (15 April 2025). The […]
Dartford Residents Urged to Check Gardens and Sheds in Ongoing Search for Missing Man
Residents in Dartford are being urged to check gardens, sheds, garages, and outbuildings as the search intensifies for Wayne Parchment, a 61-year-old man who has now been missing for five days. Wayne was last seen by a relative in the Spital Street area on the morning of Thursday, 10 April 2025. The next confirmed sighting […]
Hero Locates Stolen Elderly Dog Tilly After Reward Sparks Breakthrough
A vulnerable 20-year-old dog named Tilly, who was stolen in broad daylight from a Croydon estate, has been located thanks to the heroic efforts of a local businessman and a public outcry that spread rapidly online. Tilly, a Jack Russell-Chihuahua cross, was taken on Monday, 14 April, by a group of five youths from the […]
Man Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter After Fatal Nightclub Attack in Walsall
A man who fatally assaulted a clubber outside a Walsall nightclub has pleaded guilty to manslaughter, Wolverhampton Crown Court has confirmed. Kejuan Malone, 33, of Osprey Close, admitted to killing Kevin Taylor, 51, during a violent incident in which he punched the victim multiple times, causing him to fall and suffer fatal injuries. The court […]
Restaurant Claims Family Dined and Fled After £700 Meal in Shocking Incident
A popular restaurant in town has spoken out after a group of diners allegedly left without paying a £700 bill, sparking frustration and disbelief among staff and the local community. The incident took place at Turkuaz Restaurant, a well-known spot for Turkish cuisine when a large family group arrived for a meal. Staff claim […]
X Factor Star Danny Dearden Dies Aged 34
Former X Factor contestant Danny Dearden has tragically died at the age of 34, his manager confirmed in a heartfelt tribute shared on social media. The singer, who rose to fame during the 2014 series of ITV’s The X Factor, passed away unexpectedly, though his cause of death has not yet been revealed. His […]
Man Charged After Loaded Gun Discovered in Property
A man has been arrested and charged following the discovery of a loaded handgun at a property near Ashford, Kent. Kent Police officers executed a search warrant at a residential address in Watery Lane, Westwell in the early hours of Sunday 13 April 2025. During the search, a police dog located the loaded weapon hidden […]
