Myanmar Earthquake Latest: 43 Trapped After Skyscraper Collapses in Bangkok Following 7.7 Magnitude Quake
A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar has triggered chaos across Southeast Asia, with its effects felt hundreds of miles away in Bangkok, where at least 43 people are reported trapped following the collapse of a high-rise construction site. The epicentre of the earthquake was near Mandalay, Myanmar’s second-largest city, according to the United […]
Serious Crash in Croydon Following Police Pursuit Leaves People Trapped
Emergency services were called to the scene of a serious road traffic collision in the early hours of Friday morning, following a police pursuit that ended in a crash at the junction of Devonshire Road and Croydon Road. The Metropolitan Police, London Ambulance Service, and multiple fire crews from the London Fire Brigade […]
Long Delays at Eurotunnel Folkestone Following Operational Incident
Drivers are facing severe delays at the Eurotunnel terminal in Folkestone, Kent, this evening following an operational incident that has impacted services. As of the latest update, freight services using the Eurotunnel Le Shuttle are experiencing waiting times of up to three hours and 30 minutes, while passenger services are seeing delays of up to […]
Remembering Mabel Arnold: West Ham’s Oldest Fan and a True East End Legend
Few supporters have shown love and loyalty to their club quite like Mabel Arnold, a lifelong West Ham United fan who cheered on the Hammers for more than 85 years. Born in 1916, Mabel attended her first match in 1934, beginning a lifelong bond with the East London club that would see her attend an […]
King Postpones Engagements After Experiencing Side Effects from Cancer Treatment
Buckingham Palace has confirmed that His Majesty the King has postponed engagements after experiencing temporary side effects from ongoing cancer treatment. In a statement released this evening by Royal Communications, the Palace said that the King underwent scheduled medical treatment this morning and subsequently required a short period of observation in hospital. As a […]
Biggin Hill Bus Crash: Two People Taken to Hospital After Collision on Main Road
Two people have been taken to hospital following a serious crash involving a bus in Biggin Hill this afternoon. The incident occurred on Main Road, near Nightingale Close, just before 2pm on Thursday (March 27). Emergency services, including the London Ambulance Service, responded swiftly to reports of a road traffic collision. Emergency Response at the […]
Police Appeal to Find Missing Winchester Man Roland Walker
Hampshire Police have launched an urgent appeal to help locate Roland Walker, a 23-year-old man from Winchester who has been reported missing. Roland was last seen on Monday, 24 March, and there have been no confirmed sightings of him since. Officers are growing increasingly concerned for his welfare and are asking the public to […]
Fire at Hayes Electrical Substation Fully Extinguished After Six Days of Complex Operation
A major fire that broke out at a high-voltage electrical substation near Heathrow Airport has finally been extinguished, six days after it ignited late on the night of 20 March. London Fire Brigade (LFB) confirmed that the fire, which began at 23:23 on 20 March, was initially brought under control by 06:28 the following […]
Thousands of Isle of Wight Homes Without Water After Major Pipe Burst
Thousands of homes across the Isle of Wight have been left without water or suffering from low pressure following a major burst water main in Blackwater, near the River Medina. Southern Water has confirmed that the issue has affected up to 10,000 properties in Shanklin, Wroxhall, Newchurch, Alverstone, and Rookley, leaving residents frustrated and […]
Bus Crashes into Woods Outside Biggin Hill Airport – Multiple People Reportedly Trapped
Emergency services have responded to a serious road traffic collision involving a bus near Biggin Hill Airport this afternoon, resulting in the full closure of Main Road in both directions. The crash occurred near the junction with Nightingale Close at approximately 1:47pm. Early reports suggest the electric bus left the roadway and crashed into a […]