Four Passengers and Two Crew Members Seriously Injured After United Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Lagos
A United Airlines flight was forced to make an emergency return landing in Lagos after experiencing a “technical issue,” leaving four passengers and two crew members seriously injured. The incident occurred aboard Flight UA613, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, which was initially en route to Washington Dulles International Airport. The flight, carrying 245 passengers, eight flight […]
Metropolitan Police Officer Charged with Sexual Offences Against Three Men and a Woman – (ID 1577052)
A serving Metropolitan Police officer has been charged with a series of sexual offences against three men and a woman. Police Sergeant Lee Symons, who was suspended from duty in December 2022, is facing multiple charges in relation to incidents spanning over a decade. PS Symons, who was stationed at the West Area Command […]
Two Women Arrested After Alleged Attempted Robbery in Belvedere Area
Two women, aged 26 and 28, were arrested by Met Flying Squad detectives yesterday afternoon after allegedly attempting to rob a shop in the Church Road area. The arrests come after an ongoing investigation linked to two previous incidents at a shop in Belvedere. The trio, under surveillance by police, were apprehended as part of […]
Storm Éowyn Update: SP Energy Networks Works to Restore Power to 70,000 Customers
SP Energy Networks engineers are working tirelessly to restore power to 70,000 customers following the impact of Storm Éowyn, which has brought some of the strongest winds in decades to parts of the UK. The storm has caused widespread disruption across central and southern Scotland, as well as affecting North Wales and the west of […]
Firefighters Tackle Blaze at Agricultural Building in Burham on Crouch
Firefighters are continuing to battle a large blaze at an agricultural building near Marsh Road, Burham on Crouch. The fire, which broke out earlier this evening, has led to heavy smoke in the surrounding area, with emergency crews working through the night to control the flames. Station Manager Scott Fretton provided an update, stating, “The […]
Appeal for Help to Find Missing 14-Year-Old Teenager from Gillingham
Kent Police are appealing for the public’s assistance in locating a 14-year-old girl reported missing from Gillingham. Jessica Vidgen was last seen in the Brompton area of Gillingham at approximately 5pm on Friday, January 24, 2025. Her family and officers are growing increasingly concerned for her welfare. Jessica is described as being around 5ft 8ins […]
SP Manweb Engineers Restore Power to Over 21,000 Customers Following Storm Éowyn
SP Manweb engineers have successfully restored power to over 21,000 customers affected by Storm Éowyn, which brought some of the strongest winds in decades to parts of the UK. However, as of today, 1,245 customers are still without power, with efforts ongoing to bring electricity back to them. The powerful storm caused widespread disruption, with […]
Man Arrested in Connection with 2024 Stabbing Death of Okechukwu Iweha
A 29-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the stabbing death of Okechukwu Iweha, 46, who died after being attacked in Worcester Avenue, N17 on April 7, 2024. The incident, which has remained under investigation for months, has now seen significant progress following the arrest of the suspect. Devon Brown, of no fixed abode, […]
Murder Investigation Launched Following Stabbing in Putney
A murder investigation has been launched after a 75-year-old man was fatally stabbed in Putney during the early hours of Friday, January 24, 2025. Police were called to an address on Deodar Road, SW15, at 03:36hrs following reports of a stabbing. Officers arrived at the scene alongside the London Ambulance Service and provided emergency treatment […]
Nearly Three Kilograms of Cocaine Seized After Car Stopped Near Maidstone
Almost three kilograms of cocaine and around £20,000 in cash were seized following the stop of a car near Maidstone. The significant drug haul occurred after officers intercepted a BMW linked to suspicious activity on Tonbridge Road on the evening of Monday, January 20, 2025. The driver of the vehicle, Aaron Carr, 43, of Ewell […]
