Union Threatens Strike Action Over E-Bike Safety on London Underground
A leading train drivers’ union has threatened strike action unless Transport for London (TfL) bans e-bikes from the capital’s Underground network, following a recent fire incident at a Tube station. The warning from ASLEF comes after an e-bike caught fire on the platform at Rayners Lane station at the end of last month, prompting the […]
Suspect Charged Following Serious Assault and Robbery in Dartford
A man has been charged in connection with a robbery and violent assault in Dartford that left a victim with stab injuries. Kent Police were called shortly before 5.45am on Sunday, 9 March 2025, following reports that a man had been attacked in Cotton Lane. The victim was found by two off-duty police officers and […]
Man Arrested After Fatal Crash in West Wickham
A man has been arrested following a fatal collision that claimed the life of a pedestrian in West Wickham during the early hours of Wednesday morning. Emergency services were called to West Wickham High Street at around 12:42am on March 13 after reports that a man in his 50s had been struck by a vehicle. […]
Police Appeal Following Jewellery Theft in Barnstaple
Police investigating the theft of valuable jewellery from a Barnstaple store have released an image of a man they wish to identify. Selected Antiques & Jewellery on Boutport Street was targeted by burglars at around 6.45pm on Wednesday, March 5. Intruders forced entry through a door before stealing thousands of pounds worth of gold […]
American Influencer Faces Possible Deportation After Snatching Baby Wombat for Social Media Content
An American social media influencer is facing public backlash and possible deportation after disturbing footage emerged of her snatching a baby wombat from its mother in Australia. Sam Jones, a popular content creator visiting from the United States, has come under fire for her actions, which many have described as reckless and distressing to native […]
Three Teenage Girls Face Trial Over Death of Pensioner in Bus Stop Attack
Three teenage girls are set to face trial over the alleged manslaughter of a 75-year-old man following a violent street attack in north London. Fredi Rivero was attacked near a bus stop on Seven Sisters Road in Islington at approximately 11.35pm on Tuesday, 27 February. He was taken to hospital but tragically died the […]
Two people rushed to hospital after being found injured in Lewisham on a Bus
Two people have been taken to hospital after being found injured in Lewisham yesterday afternoon (March 13). Emergency services were called to Longbridge Way, near Courthill Road, at approximately 1:15 pm, following reports of injured persons. London Ambulance Service (LAS) dispatched two ambulance crews who treated both individuals at the scene before transporting them to […]
Teenage Girl Missing from Petham Area, Public Urged to Assist
Police and family members are urgently seeking the public’s help to locate Leianna, a teenage girl reported missing from the Petham area. Leianna was last seen at approximately 16:45 in Petham, and there are concerns she may have traveled towards central Canterbury, potentially via public transport or by hitching a lift. She is described as […]
Croydon Murder: Teenager Sentenced to Life for Stabbing Schoolgirl
A murder shocked the community of Croydon when 15-year-old Elianne Andam was fatally stabbed in an unprovoked attack on 27 September 2023. Today, her killer, 18-year-old Hassan Sentamu, was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 23 years at the Old Bailey. Sentamu, from Rowdown Crescent, New Addington, appeared in court on Thursday, […]
Met Police Officer Jailed After Stealing Dead Woman’s Bank Card
A Metropolitan Police officer has been sentenced to jail after stealing a deceased woman’s bank card and using it for fraudulent online purchases. Former officer Amelia Lancaster, based at Wimbledon police station, stole the bank card from a hotel guest who had died by suicide. Between 31 October and 16 November 2022, Lancaster used […]
