Police Issue Update After Man Stabbed in Chest at Crystal Palace Petrol Station
Police have issued an update following a serious assault at a petrol station in Crystal Palace which left a man in his 50s with a stab wound to the chest. Metropolitan Police officers were called to the Shell petrol station on Crystal Palace Parade shortly before 3pm on Wednesday, 19 March, after reports of a […]
Man in His 20s Dies After Being Shot in the Head in North London
A man in his 20s has died and another has been injured following a double shooting in north London. Metropolitan Police were called to Waverley Road in Tottenham at approximately 8:45pm on Thursday evening (March 20), after reports that two men had been shot. Emergency services rushed to the scene, where a 27-year-old man was […]
SO15 Counter Terrorism Command Working with Fire Investigators After Major Power Station Explosion Near Heathrow
Counter Terrorism Command officers from SO15 are working alongside fire investigation teams from London Fire Brigade (LFB) to determine the cause of a major explosion at a high-voltage substation near Heathrow Airport late last night. At 23:23 on Wednesday evening (20 March), London Fire Brigade received over 200 emergency calls reporting a fire and […]
Fire CrewsStill tackling blaze Ten hours on that has Sparked Global Travel Chaos and Power Outages Across West London
Heathrow Airport has been forced to close for the entire day following a major fire at a nearby electrical substation, triggering a widespread power outage and global travel disruption. The closure, announced late on Thursday night, has impacted more than 1,300 flights, with passengers told not to travel to the airport under any circumstances. Heathrow, […]
179 Evacuated After Massive Explosion Shuts Heathrow Airport and Cuts Power to 16,000 Homes
A massive explosion at a power substation in Hayes, west London, has triggered widespread disruption, including the closure of Heathrow Airport and power outages affecting more than 16,000 homes. A total of 179 people were evacuated from their homes and surrounding areas as emergency services battled the blaze through the night. The incident began […]
Explosion and Major Fire at Power Station Sparks Large Emergency Response
A major fire and suspected explosion have been reported at a massive power station near to the new building construction site on Nestles Avenue in Hayes, west London, late on Thursday night (20 March 2025), prompting a large-scale response from emergency services. The incident upfolded at around 11.30pm, was swiftly escalated with multiple fire […]
British Airways Flight Declares Emergency and Diverts Back to Gatwick
A British Airways flight bound for Bangkok has declared an in-flight emergency and is currently diverting back to London Gatwick Airport after crew reported a burning electrical smell inside the cabin. Flight BA2231, which had departed Gatwick (LGW) en route to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), issued a “Squawk 7700” emergency transponder code—a standard alert used by […]
Met Police Convicts 100th Offender in Landmark Crackdown on Violence Against Women and Girls
More than 100 of London’s most dangerous offenders have now been convicted under the Metropolitan Police’s V100 programme—a data-driven initiative targeting men who pose the highest risk to women and girls. The milestone marks a significant achievement in the Met’s ongoing crackdown on violence against women and girls (VAWG), which forms a key part of […]
Sainsbury’s Staff Threatened with Knife in Tobacco Raid by Masked Couple
A Sainsbury’s shop assistant was threatened with a knife during a terrifying robbery carried out by a masked couple, who have now both been jailed for their roles in the violent raid. Nicoleta Popescu, 19, of Shenstone Gardens, Romford, and Nicon Popescu, 31, of Stanmore Road, Leytonstone, were described in court as both partners […]
Denmark Hill Station Closure Causes Major Delays to London Victoria Services
Train services across London faced major disruption today after Denmark Hill station was closed due to an incident requiring emergency services intervention. The disruption, which began around 3:30pm, affected several routes operating from London Victoria, with passengers experiencing delays, cancellations, and route alterations during the peak evening commute. A spokesperson for British Transport Police […]
