Chaos Hits Brighton Main Line: Delays and Cancellations Rock Morning Commute
Commuters on the Brighton Main Line faced a morning to forget on Tuesday, 22 October 2025, as a string of issues sparked widespread chaos. Services through Gatwick Airport and London Victoria were thrown into disarray, leaving passengers stranded and frustrated. Broken-Down Train Blocks Gatwick Platform In the early hours, an engineering train broke down, blocking […]
Turkish Restaurant Hit with £2.5M Confiscation Order Over Unauthorized Extractor Fan
Lewisham’s popular Turkish eatery, Meze Mangal, is facing a staggering £2.5 million Confiscation Order under the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA) after installing a new extractor system without planning permission. Extractor Fan Sparks Massive Legal Battle The £50,000 extractor was installed by brothers Ahmet and Sahin Gok after a neighbour complained about cooking smells and […]
Fugitive Fraudster on the Run After Snubbing Court
Police are hunting Michael Kavanagh, 38, from Eastbourne, who skipped a crucial court hearing and vanished. The man was due for sentencing at Lewes Crown Court earlier this year but failed to show up. Now, a warrant is out for his arrest. Fraudster’s No-Show Sparks Manhunt Kavanagh had already pleaded guilty to fraud-related charges before […]
Prolific thief in Crawley receives Criminal Behaviour Order
A 34-year-old Crawley man caught on CCTV raiding local shops has been handed a suspended jail sentence and slapped with a tough Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO). Max Huggett, of Steyning Close, Northgate, was nabbed after a string of thefts across Crawley and West Sussex between April and September. He hit multiple stores including Tesco, Co-op, […]
Woman arrested on suspicion of murder after teenager dies in Brentwood flat
Teen Found Dead in Brentwood Flat – Woman Arrested Police were called to a flat on Norman Crescent, Brentwood, on Sunday, October 19, after concerns for a man’s welfare. Multiple emergency calls sparked a swift response from officers and paramedics. Tragically, a 19-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene. Woman in 50s Arrested Over […]
Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Set to Batter England and Wales
A yellow weather warning is in effect from midnight until 9pm on Thursday, October 23, with heavy rain expected to lash parts of England and Wales. But the wet misery doesn’t stop there: strong winds will kick in from 9am and continue until 11pm the same day. Storm Alert: Winds Up to 60mph Threaten Travel […]
Tragedy on Maidstone Tracks Sparks Major Southeastern Delays
Southeastern rail services were thrown into chaos yesterday afternoon (October 20) following a fatal incident at a level crossing in Maidstone. Casualty Confirmed Dead at Scene Emergency teams rushed to the scene at around 1.20pm after reports of a casualty on the tracks. Despite efforts, the individual was sadly pronounced dead on site. A British […]
Pizza Hut UK Dine-In Chain Plunges into Administration
Pizza Hut’s sit-down restaurants in the UK have been hit hard, plunging into administration and putting hundreds of jobs in jeopardy. The news sparks fresh uncertainty for multiple branches across Sussex. Massive Job Worries as UK Dine-In Business Collapses DC London Pie Ltd, the operator of Pizza Hut’s dine-in sites, fell victim to soaring costs, […]
Stabbing Drama at London Hilton: Young Man Hurt in Late-Night Hotel Brawl
Police rushed to Edgware Road at around 10.10pm on Saturday after reports of a violent fight broke out at the prestigious Hilton London Metropole. 22-Year-Old Man Stabbed During Private Event At the scene, officers found a 22-year-old man suffering from stab wounds. He was quickly treated by paramedics and taken to hospital. Thankfully, his injuries […]
Sussex Families to Get Extra Support After Suicide and Domestic Abuse Deaths
£25k Boost for Bereaved Families Families across Sussex who’ve lost loved ones to suicide or domestic abuse-related deaths are set to get vital help. Sussex Police & Crime Commissioner Katy Bourne has unveiled £25,000 in fresh funding for the charity Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse (AAFDA). The cash boost is a joint effort: £10,000 from […]