Barnsley Riding for the Disabled Targeted Again in Brazen Equipment Theft
A much-loved charity supporting people with disabilities in Barnsley has once again fallen victim to theft, leaving staff and volunteers devastated. Barnsley Riding for the Disabled (RDA), which provides therapeutic horse riding sessions for individuals with physical and emotional challenges, was targeted in a brazen theft on Sunday evening, shortly after the centre had closed […]
Road Blocked After Crash Involving Car and Bike Near Crawley College
Emergency services are responding to a road traffic collision on the A2004 southbound in Crawley, which has blocked the road near Crawley College. The incident, which occurred between The Boulevard and A2220 Station Way, involved a car and a bicycle, leading to significant disruption in the area. The crash was reported earlier this afternoon, and […]
By-Election Looms in Runcorn and Helsby as Embattled MP Mike Amesbury Prepares to Step Down
A by-election is set to be triggered in the Runcorn and Helsby constituency, as Mike Amesbury, the area’s Member of Parliament since 2017, prepares to step down following a period of legal and political turmoil. Amesbury’s departure comes after a high-profile assault conviction, which has drawn heavy criticism from constituents and across the political spectrum. […]
Three Women Arrested for Criminal Damage After Protest at Allianz House
Three women in their 20s have been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage following a protest at Allianz House on Gracechurch Street in central London. The group of protesters, believed to be affiliated with Palestine Action, scaled the building earlier today and remained on the structure for several hours, drawing attention from passersby and prompting […]
Over £40,000 Worth of Illegal Tobacco Seized from Maidstone Store in Major Crackdown
More than £40,000 worth of illegal tobacco and vaping products have been seized from a shop in Maidstone, as part of a joint operation to tackle organised crime and counterfeit goods. Approximately 20kg of illicit tobacco and around 40,000 illegal cigarettes, believed to be sold to fund criminal networks, were confiscated during a raid on […]
Factory Fire in Lenham Promptly Tackled by Fire Crews
Fire crews were called to a factory fire in Lenham, Maidstone, earlier today, with emergency services responding swiftly to contain the incident. Kent Fire and Rescue Service received reports of the blaze at around 11:35am on Monday morning. Two fire engines were dispatched to the scene, where firefighters quickly got to work to extinguish the […]
Person Hit by Train in New Forest — Major Rail Disruption as Services Cancelled
Train services have been suspended across the New Forest after a person was struck by a train between Southampton Central and Brockenhurst earlier this afternoon, South Western Railway has confirmed. The incident occurred shortly before 3:30pm, prompting a major response from emergency services and railway support teams. All lines between Southampton and Brockenhurst have been […]
Closure of iconic Oakwood Theme Park amid economic pressures
Oakwood Theme Park is no more. After nearly four decades of entertaining families in Pembrokeshire, it shut its gates for good on 4 March 2025. The owners, Aspro Parks, blamed “unrelenting economic challenges.” No surprise there. The cost of keeping a theme park running isn’t what it used to be. Despite investing over £25 […]
Pedestrian in Critical Condition After Motorbike Collision in Chessington
A pedestrian has been left in critical condition following a serious collision involving a motorbike in Chessington on Sunday evening. Police were called by the London Ambulance Service at around 8:10pm on Sunday, 9 March, to reports of a motorbike hitting a pedestrian on Bridge Road. Emergency services, including officers and paramedics, attended the scene […]
X Down: Elon Musk’s Platform Suffers Major Global Outage
Social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter) has gone offline in a major outage, leaving millions of users unable to access the service across the globe. The platform, owned by Elon Musk, began experiencing issues at approximately 10am UK time on Monday morning, with users reporting problems loading posts, accessing their timelines, or […]
