Sex Offender, 84, Killed in ‘Brutal and Sustained’ Attack Outside County Down Home
An 84-year-old convicted sex offender has been killed in what police have described as a “brutal and sustained” attack outside his home. The body of Sean Small was discovered near his property in Newcastle, County Down, late on Sunday night. Police confirmed he was last seen alive on Tuesday, August 19, before officers received a […]
Dagenham Bus Driver Rushed to Hospital After Hit-and-Run Crash
A local bus driver has been rushed to hospital following a serious hit-and-run collision in Dagenham late on Tuesday night. The crash happened on Heathway, near the Ripple Road bus depot, at around 11pm on 26 August. Motorcyclist Struck Witnesses said the victim, believed to be a bus driver for Arriva returning home […]
Man Fighting for Life After Serious Assault in Dagenham as Two Arrested
A 31-year-old man is in hospital with life-threatening injuries after being assaulted in Dagenham this morning (Tuesday, 26 August). Emergency Response Police were called to Rainham Road South at 08:53hrs following reports of an assault. Officers attended alongside the London Ambulance Service, who treated the victim at the scene before rushing him to hospital. A […]
Maidstone Man 27-Year-Old Man is Missing
Police are appealing for the public’s help to find a missing man from Maidstone. Last Seen James Marsh, 27, was last seen in the Hermitage Lane area of Maidstone at around 4.30pm on Sunday, 24 August 2025. Officers say they are increasingly concerned for his welfare. Description James is described as being: Around 6ft 1ins […]
Home Office Launches Investigation After Surveillance Drone Catches Fire on M20
The Home Office has launched an investigation after a surveillance drone caught fire on the M20 in Kent, causing disruption for motorists. Incident on Busy Motorway The incident happened at around 2pm on Sunday, 24 August, on the westbound carriageway between Junction 13 (Folkestone) and Junction 12 (Cheriton). Pictures from the scene show the drone […]
NatWest App Down as Customers Locked Out of Accounts After Sainsbury’s Bank Migration
NatWest customers have been left frustrated this morning after being locked out of their accounts due to issues with the bank’s mobile app and online banking. Customer Complaints Dozens of users took to social media to report problems accessing their accounts. Many said they were greeted with a message about Sainsbury’s Bank accounts being moved […]
Major Fire in Burnt Oak as 70 Firefighters Battle Blaze Across Terraced Homes
A major blaze has broken out in Burnt Oak, Barnet, with ten fire engines and around 70 firefighters tackling flames at a row of terraced houses. Terraced Properties Alight The London Fire Brigade (LFB) said they were called at 16:04 to reports of a fire on Silkstream Road. The roof and part of the first […]
Man in His 20s Dies After Suspected Drug Incident in Bexleyheath as Police Launch Investigation
A man has died after suffering a cardiac arrest in Bexleyheath in the early hours of Bank Holiday Monday. Emergency Call Police were called by the London Ambulance Service to reports of a man in cardiac arrest in Broadway, Bexleyheath, at 4.10am on Monday, 25 August. Despite the efforts of paramedics and police officers at […]
Man in His 20s Dies After Cardiac Arrest in Bexleyheath as Police Launch Investigation
A man has died after suffering a cardiac arrest in Bexleyheath in the early hours of Bank Holiday Monday. Emergency Call Police were called by the London Ambulance Service to reports of a man in cardiac arrest in Broadway, Bexleyheath, at 4.10am on Monday, 25 August. Despite the efforts of paramedics, a man in his 20s […]
Border Force Intercepts Overcrowded Migrant Boats in English Channel with more close behind
A Border Force vessel has intercepted an overcrowded inflatable boat carrying between 70 and 80 people in the English Channel this morning. Overloaded Dinghy Spotted The 8ft grey inflatable, described as well-inflated but dangerously overcrowded, was intercepted in mid-Channel just after 7am. The boat was carrying 70 to 80 migrant attempting the crossing from France […]
