New Cross Road Shut After Major Gas Leak Forces 100 Evacuations
Default Heading H1 Emergency responders remain at the scene of a major gas leak in south-east London which led to the overnight evacuation of around 100 residents. New Cross Road is currently closed in both directions between Florence Road and Deptford Bridge after a suspected gas leak was detected late last night (July 9). The […]
New Cross Road Shut After Major Gas Leak Forces 100 Evacuations
Default Heading H1 Emergency responders remain at the scene of a major gas leak in south-east London which led to the overnight evacuation of around 100 residents. New Cross Road is currently closed in both directions between Florence Road and Deptford Bridge after a suspected gas leak was detected late last night (July 9). The […]
Serving Met Police Officer Appears in Court Charged with Firearms Offence
Default Heading H1 A serving officer with the Metropolitan Police has appeared in court charged with a serious firearms offence following a police investigation in South London. PC Andrew Bates, 59, who is attached to the Met’s Specialist Operations unit, appeared in custody at Croydon Magistrates’ Court today (Wednesday) charged with possession of a firearm […]
Lewisham House Fire: Neighbours Describe Desperate Efforts to Save Trapped Child
Default Heading H1 Residents on a residential street in Lewisham have described frantic attempts to save a young child trapped in a flat fire that broke out overnight, leaving one person dead and others seriously injured. Emergency services were called to the scene shortly after midnight, following reports of a serious fire at a terraced […]
Man Found with Knife and Cannabis After Vandalism Report Outside Brighton Church
Default Heading H1 A man has been detained by police after allegedly using a knife to vandalise the exterior of Trinity Church on Trinity Street, Brighton, sparking concern among members of the public. The incident unfolded at around 6.40pm on Sunday, 6 July, when officers were called to reports of a man using a knife […]
Arrest Made at Port of Dover in Chingford Murder Investigation
Default Heading H1 A 22-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with the fatal stabbing of Tyler Hayward, 26, in Chingford, following a major police operation in Kent this evening. The suspect was detained at the Port of Dover as part of the Metropolitan Police’s murder investigation, which was launched after […]
Tragic Update: Body Found in Search for Missing Soldier Alex from Perham Down
Default Heading H1 A body has been discovered in the search for 30-year-old Alex, a soldier who was reported missing after leaving Tidworth Camp on Sunday afternoon (July 6). The tragic discovery was made at around 6pm this evening, near Warren Hill, following an extensive search operation involving military personnel, police, and volunteers. While formal […]
Tolworth Sports Pavilion Fire: 60 Firefighters Tackle Major Blaze in Chessington
Default Heading H1 A large fire broke out at a sports pavilion on Jubilee Way in Chessington this afternoon, prompting a significant emergency response involving eight fire engines and around 60 firefighters. The London Fire Brigade said they received the first of 54 emergency calls at 4:54pm, with Control Officers immediately mobilising crews from […]
Man Shot by Police After Threatening to Blow Up Property During Arrest Operation in Hollingbourne
Default Heading H1 A man wanted on a court warrant for serious drug offences was shot by police on Monday evening after allegedly threatening to detonate an explosive device at a property on Ashford Road, near Maidstone. Kent Police confirmed that officers attended the property—opposite the Park Gate Inn—at around 7:15pm on Monday (July 7) […]
Man arrested after 24-year-old dies following serious crash on A13
Default Heading H1 A 24-year-old man has tragically died following a serious crash on the A13 in Newham last week. The incident occurred near the junction of Newham Way and Noel Road at around 8.30pm on Monday, 30 June. According to the Metropolitan Police, the vehicle left the carriageway at speed, striking a bollard and […]
