Major Fire Erupts in Erith with 70 Firefighters on Scene
Ten fire engines and approximately 70 firefighters are battling a large blaze at an industrial yard on Manor Road in Erith, following a series of early morning emergency calls. The London Fire Brigade was first alerted at 04:07am, receiving over 20 emergency calls reporting a fire involving several vehicles and outbuildings. Thick smoke continues to […]
Appeal for Witnesses After Fatal Collision in Havering
The Metropolitan Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision on the A13 in Wennington, Havering, which claimed the life of a 45-year-old man. Incident Details Emergency services were called at 8:30pm on Sunday, June 1, to reports of a collision between a car and a trailer on the A13 eastbound near […]
Overnight Unrest in Stockton-on-Tees: Latest Updates
Emergency services were called out to multiple overnight incidents across the Stockton-on-Tees Borough in what appears to have been another disturbance-filled night. Fires broke out at various locations, with police and fire crews responding swiftly to the scenes. The series of incidents occurred in quick succession between midnight and the early hours of the morning. […]
Drone and Fire Boats Deployed in Major Thames Search in London
A major multi-agency emergency operation is underway this evening along the River Thames near Chelsea Embankment, following reports of a person seen entering the water. The alarm was raised shortly after 7:30pm, prompting a large-scale response from emergency services including the London Fire Brigade (LFB), London Ambulance Service (LAS), and the Metropolitan Police. The National […]
Three Remain in Hospital After Boat Explosion
Three people, including an 18-month-old child, remain in hospital with serious injuries following a devastating boat explosion on the River Thames near Lechlade, Wiltshire. The incident occurred shortly after 12:00pm on Saturday, 31 May, when emergency services were called to reports of a fire and explosion aboard a boat carrying five adults and four children, […]
Killer Husband Sentenced After Plot to Exhume Wife’s Remains
A convicted murderer who brutally killed his pregnant wife and hid her body for more than two decades has been sentenced to an additional three years in prison after a chilling attempt to pervert the course of justice. Andrew Griggs, 61, was already serving a life sentence for the 1999 murder of his wife, Debbie […]
Man Dies in A13 Crash Involving Parked Lorry Trailer Near Rainham
A 45-year-old man has died following a serious road traffic collision on the A13 near Rainham, east London, police have confirmed. What Happened? Metropolitan Police were called at 20:32hrs on Sunday evening to reports of a crash on the A13 slip road near New Road in Wennington. Emergency services, including London Ambulance Service and London […]
Two Dead, Hundreds Arrested in France as PSG Champions League Win Sparks Nationwide Disorder
Paris Saint-Germain’s historic 5-0 Champions League victory over Inter Milan has been overshadowed by scenes of widespread chaos across France, resulting in two deaths, 192 injuries, and 559 arrests, according to the French Interior Ministry. Fatal Celebrations: Violence Follows PSG’s Victory Parade What should have been a night of celebration turned deadly late Saturday, as […]
Improperly Disposed BBQ Tray Sparks Fire in Gravesend
Kent Fire and Rescue Service were called to a large garden fire on Sandown Road in Gravesend just before midnight on Saturday, 31 May, after flames from a discarded wood-chipping cooking tray ignited a bin and spread to a home’s exterior. The fire, which broke out at 11:59 PM, prompted a swift emergency response. Two […]
Tributes Paid to Nine-Year-Old Girl ‘Bia’ After River Thames Tragedy
A young girl who died after being swept into the River Thames near Royal Terrace Pier in Gravesend has been named locally as “Bia”, with heartbreaking tributes pouring in from family and friends describing her as a “beautiful angel” who had her whole life ahead of her. The nine-year-old girl, believed to be of Romanian […]