Police Close Probe into Death of Former Gogglebox Star George Gilbey
Essex Police have confirmed that two men arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter in connection with the death of Gogglebox star George Gilbey have been cleared of any wrongdoing and will face no further action. The 40-year-old self-employed electrician died in March 2024 following an incident at a warehouse in Shoebury. Emergency services were […]
Asylum Seeker at Epping Hotel Charged with Sexual Assault Amid Ongoing Protests
A Syrian national living at an asylum seeker hotel in Epping has been charged with multiple offences, including sexual assault, just weeks after a separate case involving another migrant sparked large-scale protests outside the property. Mohammed Sharwarq, 32, who resides at The Bell Hotel, faces: Two counts of common assault Four counts of assault by […]
Thierry Henry Joins Betway as Its Global Ambassador
Betway has announced football legend Thierry Henry as its new global ambassador. The move comes as the European football season begins and the build-up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup gains momentum. This collaboration is set to provide fresh perspectives and engaging content for Betway’s audience, with Henry’s career achievements bringing credibility and recognition to […]
Leysdown Beach Murder Victim Named as Convicted Stalker and Serial Offender
The man allegedly beaten to death on a Kent beach by three teenagers has been identified as Alexander Cashford, 49, a convicted stalker and prolific offender once described by police as a “one man crime wave”. Mr Cashford died on Sunday 10 August following what police described as a violent assault in the Warden Bay […]
Teenager Appears in Court Charged with Rape in Chatham
A 16-year-old boy has appeared before Medway Magistrates’ Court charged with multiple counts of rape following an alleged incident earlier this month. The alleged offences took place on 10 August 2025 and involve a female complainant aged 14. The court heard the pair had been in a relationship for around two months prior to the […]
Three Teenagers Charged with Murder of Man in Leysdown
Three teenagers have been charged with the murder of a man in his 40s following an incident on a Leysdown beach. The suspects – a 16-year-old girl and two boys aged 14 and 15 – are due to appear before Medway Magistrates’ Court this morning. Police were called to the Warden Bay Road area of […]
Three-Vehicle Collision Closes A2070 Shortly After Reopening from Fatal Crash
The A2070 Bad Munstereifel Road has been partially blocked following a three-vehicle collision near the Truck Stop roundabout at The Boulevard, just moments after the road was reopened from a separate fatal crash that kept it shut overnight for 12 hours. Emergency services were called to the scene this morning, where the northbound and southbound […]
RSPCA: XL Bully Ban Failing to Protect Public Despite Thousands of Dogs Seized
The RSPCA has warned that the government’s ban on XL Bully dogs is failing to protect the public, with attacks and fatalities continuing despite thousands of suspected prohibited dogs being seized and hundreds euthanised. Introduced in September 2023, the XL Bully ban outlawed the breeding, sale, advertising, and transfer of the breed. From February 2024, […]
Major Kent–Sussex Road Link Closed After Fatal Collision Involving High-Powered Motorcycle
A fatal collision involving a high-powered motorcycle has closed a major arterial road linking Kent and Sussex, with Highways England confirming a full Police forensic investigation is under way. The incident happened at around 9:00pm on Tuesday, 12 August 2025 on the A2070 between the M20 (Junction 10) and the A2042 near Ashford. Kent […]
Epping Council Takes High Court Action to Shut Migrant Hotel Amid Rising Tensions
Epping Forest District Council has launched a High Court bid to close The Bell Hotel in Epping, which has been used to house asylum seekers for several weeks, following escalating local protests and political pressure. Legal documents submitted to the High Court in London on Tuesday warn of “the clear risk of further escalating community […]
