Teenage Woman Killed in Fatal Corsham Crash as Police Launch Witness Appeal
Default Heading H1 Wiltshire Police are appealing for witnesses after a fatal collision on the A4 Bath Road in Corsham on Thursday, 24 July, which claimed the life of a 19-year-old woman. The incident occurred at approximately 1.30pm at the junction with the B3109, where a Hyundai i10 was involved in a serious collision with […]
Two Charged After Man Injured in Rochester Nightclub Attack
Default Heading H1 Two suspects have been charged following a violent assault at a Rochester nightclub that left a man injured and hospitalised. The incident occurred in the smoking area of the Casino Rooms, a popular nightlife venue on Blue Boar Lane, between 2.30am and 2.50am on Sunday, 20 July 2025. Victim Sustains Cuts in […]
Suspected Burglar Caught After Canterbury Community Centre Break-In and Officer Assault
Default Heading H1 A man has been arrested after Kent Police responded to a suspected burglary in progress at a community centre in Canterbury during the early hours of Thursday morning. Officers were called to Tenterden Drive shortly after 5.22am on Thursday, 24 July, following the activation of an intruder alarm at the premises. Upon […]
Locals Voice Anger After Reports of Migrant Coaches Arriving in Cromer
Default Heading H1 Residents in the quiet seaside town of Cromer have expressed outrage and concern following reports that multiple coaches carrying asylum seekers arrived in the area on Wednesday evening — allegedly without prior notice to the community. The town, which has a population of just over 8,000, has not been publicly listed as […]
Woman Detained Indefinitely After Killing Landlord and Pet Cat in South London
Default Heading H1 A 34-year-old woman has been detained indefinitely under the Mental Health Act after admitting to killing her landlord and their pet cat during a psychotic episode at a residential address in Polsted Road, Catford. Habiba Naveed, born 16 October 1989, pleaded guilty to manslaughter by reason of diminished responsibility and animal cruelty. […]
Junior Doctors Begin Three-Day Strike Across UK – Royal Berkshire Hospital Activates Contingency Plans
Default Heading H1 Junior doctors across the UK have begun a three-day strike as part of a national dispute over pay and working conditions, with Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading confirming that robust plans are in place to protect patient safety and maintain essential services throughout the industrial action. The strike, led by the British […]
Teenager Convicted of Peckham Murder After Man Shot Dead in Front of His Mother
Default Heading H1 A 19-year-old man has been found guilty of murder after fatally shooting Jesse Lloyd-Smith, 20, in broad daylight in Peckham, south east London, last summer. Jesse’s mother discovered him wounded on East Surrey Grove shortly before 5pm on Wednesday, 10 July 2024, after hearing gunshots near their home. Jesse was rushed to […]
Appeal After Vintage Car Crash in Maresfield Leaves Two Seriously Injured
Default Heading H1 Police are appealing for witnesses after a serious crash involving a classic vintage car in Maresfield left two men in hospital with serious injuries. Emergency services were called to the A272 at Batts Bridge Roundabout at around 8.40am on Wednesday, July 23, following reports of a collision involving a 1915 black Ford […]
Three Injured in Early Morning Horsham Street Fight
Default Heading H1 Police are appealing for witnesses following a violent affray in East Street, Horsham, which left three men injured and led to one arrest. The incident occurred at around 1.45am on Saturday, 19 July, when a 23-year-old man was assaulted while leaving a fast-food restaurant near Park Way. Shortly afterwards, the same man […]
Lorry Driver Airlifted After Overturning on M2 Near Rochester
Default Heading H1 A lorry driver has been airlifted to a London hospital after his HGV overturned on the M2 coastbound carriageway between Junction 2 (Rochester) and Junction 3 (Chatham) around 12.35pm today. Emergency services rushed to the scene following reports that the lorry had left the carriageway and overturned. Multi-Agency Emergency Response Three fire […]
Anti-Migrant Protesters March on Epping Council Offices After Being Fenced in Outside Migrant Hotel
Default Heading H1 Tensions have flared again in Epping as anti-migrant demonstrators marched from the Bell Hotel to the Epping Forest District Council offices following days of unrest outside two local hotels used to house asylum seekers. The protest—initially peaceful—turned chaotic earlier this week, prompting Essex Police to issue a dispersal order across the town […]
Man Dies After Assault in Croydon – Suspect Remanded in Custody
Default Heading H1 A 44-year-old man who was seriously assaulted in Croydon earlier this month has sadly died from his injuries, prompting a homicide investigation by the Metropolitan Police. Officers were called to North End, Croydon at around 9:15am on Saturday, 12 July, following reports of an altercation in the busy shopping area. Emergency services […]
Roads Closed in Newhaven Amid Reports of Unidentified Explosive Device
Default Heading H1 Police have closed off Newfield Road and sections of Rose Walk in Newhaven amid reports of a potential explosive device in the area. While Sussex Police have not yet confirmed the nature of the incident, sources suggest the presence of an “unidentified explosive device” has prompted the swift action. Officers are currently […]
Lucky Escape After E-Scooter Fire Breaks Out in Wokingham Home
Default Heading H1 A family in Wokingham had a lucky escape after a fire involving an e-scooter broke out inside a residential property late on Wednesday night. Emergency services were called to Bedfordshire Way, Wokingham, at 10:20pm on 23 July following reports of a fire on the first floor of a home. Firefighting Response Crews […]
Combine Harvester Fire Near Thaxted Prompts Fire Safety Warning for Farmers
Default Heading H1 Firefighters from four Essex stations were called out last night after a combine harvester caught fire near Holders Green Road, Thaxted—an incident that officials believe was accidental and likely caused by machinery overheating. Crews from Thaxted, Wethersfield, Dunmow, and Newport attended the blaze, which broke out in a field during ongoing harvesting […]
Police Seek Two Men After Officers Injured and Vehicles Damaged
Default Heading H1 Detectives are appealing for information following serious disorder during a protest in Epping last week, which left eight police officers injured and multiple police vehicles damaged. The violence erupted on Thursday 17 July during a demonstration outside the Bell Hotel, which had begun peacefully but later descended into projectile throwing, violent clashes, […]
Russian Passenger Plane Carrying 49 People, Including Children, Vanishes Near Chinese Border
Default Heading H1 A Russian An-24 passenger plane with 49 people on board, including five children, has vanished mid-flight near the eastern city of Tynda, in the Amur region, close to the border with China. The aircraft, operated by Angara Airlines, was on a Khabarovsk–Blagoveshchensk–Tynda route when it lost contact just minutes before its […]
Five Men Convicted of Double Murder in Archway After Mistaken Gang Retaliation Attack
Default Heading H1 Five men have been convicted of the brutal murders of a 15-year-old boy and a 23-year-old man after launching a targeted attack on the Elthorne Estate in Archway, mistakenly believing their victims were rival gang members. Lorik Luppi, 21, of St John’s Way, N19; Abel Chunda, 29, of Caldy Walk, N1; Jason […]
Police Deny Claims of ‘Bussed-In’ Counter-Protesters During Epping Hotel Demonstration
Default Heading H1 Essex Police have released a statement to counter claims circulating online that counter-protesters were transported to a protest site in Epping by police vehicles. The incident in question took place on Thursday 17 July outside the Bell Hotel, where tensions flared during a protest involving both anti-immigration demonstrators and counter-protesters. Footage Confirms […]
Hammer-Wielding Robber Jack Reeder Jailed After Terrifying Shoreham Co-op Raid
Default Heading H1 Intoxicated Robber Threatened Shoreham Co-op Staff with Hammer A man who carried out a terrifying armed robbery at a Co-op in Shoreham while brandishing a hammer has been sentenced to two years and ten months in prison. Jack Reeder, 33, of Seafield Road in Hove, entered the Co-op on Ham Road, Shoreham, […]
Chief Constable: ‘We Will Not Tolerate Hooliganism Disguised as Protest’
Default Heading H1 Essex Police Chief Constable Ben-Julian Harrington has issued a strong warning to those committing criminal acts under the guise of protest, as tensions continue in Epping and surrounding areas. Speaking to 27 regional and national journalists during a press conference at a police operations base in Essex, Harrington reaffirmed the force’s commitment […]
Major Blaze Breaks Out at Commercial Property on Hounslow High Street
Default Heading H1 A major fire is currently being tackled on Hounslow High Street, with twelve fire engines and around 80 firefighters on the scene battling the blaze at a three-storey commercial building. The London Fire Brigade was first alerted at 2:38am, receiving at least 27 emergency calls reporting flames at a mid-terraced shop. The […]
Man Arrested After South Bristol Bomb Scare Triggers Major Emergency Response
Default Heading H1 A 21-year-old man remains in police custody following a major emergency response in South Bristol last night, after concerns were raised about possible explosive materials at a residential property. Avon and Somerset Police were called to South Liberty Lane at 5.55pm on Tuesday 22 July, prompting the declaration of a major incident […]
Driver Escapes Serious Injury After Car Flips in Chelsfield Lane Crash Orpington
Default Heading H1 A driver has escaped serious injury after their car flipped onto its side during a road traffic collision in Chelsfield Lane, Orpington, late on Wednesday night (24 July). Emergency services were called to the scene at 11:51pm, where a blue Toyota Yaris had rolled onto its side near the junction […]
Man Jailed for Beating Friend to Death in Charlton
Default Heading H1 A man has been jailed for 10 years after beating a 60-year-old man to death during a violent argument at a home in Charlton. Radoslaw Brzezicki, 42, of Erwood Road, Charlton, was sentenced on Wednesday 23 July at Isleworth Crown Court, having been convicted of manslaughter last month over the death of […]
Dispersal Order Issued Ahead of Protest in Epping to Tackle Anti-Social Behaviour
Default Heading H1 A dispersal order will be enforced in Epping from 2pm on Thursday 24 July amid concerns about potential anti-social behaviour linked to protest activity in the town. The order, which remains in effect until 8am on Friday 25 July, covers a wide area including the town centre, transport hubs, and Epping Tube […]
Man and Woman Stabbed in Ilford as Police Launch Hunt for Suspect
Default Heading H1 A man and woman in their 20s have been rushed to hospital following a double stabbing at a residential property in Ilford this afternoon. Emergency services were called to Southbourne Gardens at 2:30pm on Wednesday 23 July, where both victims were found with stab wounds. Paramedics and Air Ambulance Respond Officers from […]