Violent Man Jailed for Assaulting Four Officers in Medway

  A violent offender has been jailed after assaulting four police officers during a disturbing incident in Medway. Kye Hooper, 37, of Skinner Street, Gillingham, was arrested at an address in Bryant Street, Chatham, around 10.40pm on Wednesday, 19 March 2025, when officers attended to detain him in connection with an unrelated matter. As officers […]

Urgent Police Appeal to Find Missing 16-Year-Old Yousef from Romford

  Police have launched an urgent appeal to help find a 16-year-old boy missing from Havering, who was last seen a week ago in the Romford area. The teenager, named Yousef, was last seen on Tuesday, March 18, and concerns are growing for his welfare. The Metropolitan Police are now asking the public to assist […]

Teenager Missing from Chatham as Police Launch Urgent Appeal

  Kent Police are appealing for the public’s help in locating a missing 16-year-old boy from Chatham. Lee Nicholls was last seen at around 1.30pm on Monday, 24 March 2025, in the New Road area of Chatham and has not been heard from since. Lee is described as white, around 5ft 2in tall, of slim […]

Prolific Shoplifters Identified After Tesco Thefts in Hackney

  Two prolific shoplifters responsible for a string of thefts from a Tesco Express in Hackney have been identified and brought to justice following a determined investigation by the Metropolitan Police. Garvey Powell, 45, and Carmen Sinclair, 47, were linked to more than 30 incidents of shoplifting from the Tesco Express on Old Street, Hackney, […]

Lower Thames Crossing Reaches Crucial Milestone as Transport Secretary Receives Planning Inspectorate Recommendations

  A major step forward has been taken in one of the UK’s most ambitious infrastructure projects, as the Secretary of State for Transport has received official recommendations from the Planning Inspectorate regarding the Lower Thames Crossing. The long-awaited project, aimed at transforming connectivity between Kent, Thurrock and Essex, proposes a new 14.5-mile (23km) route […]

MP Condemns “Shocking and Appalling” Knife Fight at Teen Party in Elm Park

  A party in Elm Park erupted into violence on Saturday night (March 22), leaving two teenage boys with stab wounds and several police officers injured after a massive brawl broke out. The incident unfolded around 9pm at a school hall on Calbourne Avenue, where what is believed to have been a 16th birthday party […]

Hartford Residents on Edge as Police Hunt Burglar Behind Spate of Nighttime Break-Ins

  A wave of burglaries in the quiet village of Hartford, near Northwich, has left residents anxious and rallying together, as Cheshire Police continue their hunt for a suspect believed to be behind a series of late-night break-ins. The latest incidents, which occurred over the weekend, follow a string of similar burglaries in recent weeks, […]

Firefighters Battle Blaze at Braintree Waste Site 35 Tonnes of Rubbish Alight

Firefighters from Essex County Fire and Rescue Service have spent the day battling a significant fire at a waste recycling site near Cordons Farm in Braintree, with approximately 35 tonnes of waste catching fire. Crews from Braintree, Dunmow, and Coggeshall were first called to the scene earlier today and have worked throughout the afternoon and […]

Gun-Point Robbery in Dagenham Park Remains Unsolved Ten Days On

  More than a week has passed since a gun-point robbery was reported in Parsloes Park, Dagenham, and police investigations remain ongoing with no arrests made. The alarming incident took place at around 7pm on Thursday, March 14, when victims were reportedly threatened at gunpoint within the popular public park. While no injuries were sustained […]