Tragic Fatal Crash in Swindon After Driver Suffers Medical Episode
A man has died after reportedly suffering a medical episode behind the wheel in central Swindon, sparking a major emergency response. Skoda Crashes, Flips on Station Road Emergency services rushed to Station Road at around 10.30pm on Friday, 21 November, following reports of a single-vehicle crash. The Skoda smashed into a fence before overturning, causing […]
Major Crash Brings Emergency Crews Racing to A303 Near Amesbury
A horrific smash on the eastbound A303 near Amesbury has sent emergency crews into a frenzy. Police, firefighters, and paramedics arrived just before 7pm tonight (Monday) to manage the chaos. Multi-Vehicle Pile-Up Involving Delivery Van Prompts Air Ambulance Call Eyewitnesses report several vehicles collided, including a supermarket delivery van. The Dorset and Somerset Air […]
Massive Fire Erupts at Swindon Industrial Estate After Explosion
A huge blaze has broken out at the england/Groundwellgroundwell/”>Groundwell Trading Estate in Swindon following a powerful explosion that sent thick smoke billowing into the sky. Emergency crews raced to the scene late on Wednesday evening as locals were told to “stay inside” and keep their windows shut. Explosion Sparks Inferno Residents reported hearing a […]
Swindon house fire: Four-year-old girl in coma
A four-year-old girl is in a coma after being rescued from a house fire in Swindon. Emergency services were called to Queens Drive at 5:38am on Saturday, August 16, after a blaze broke out in a terraced property. Fire crews from Swindon, Stratton and Westlea attended, along with Wiltshire Police and South Western Ambulance Service. […]
Major Incident Declared as Heath Fire Rages at Holt Heath Near Wimborne
A major incident has been declared after a large heath fire broke out at Holt Heath, near Wimborne, sending thick plumes of smoke across Dorset and prompting a significant emergency response. Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service confirmed crews are battling to contain the blaze, which was first reported early this afternoon. Multiple […]
Young Man’s Body Recovered After River Avon Tragedy in Bradford on Avon
Default Heading H1 A young man in his 20s has tragically died after disappearing in the River Avon during a swim with friends in Bradford on Avon, prompting a large-scale emergency response on Friday evening (27 June). Major Search Operation Emergency services were called to Barton Farm Country Park at 5.30pm after reports that a […]
Man in His 60s Dies in Early Morning House Fire in Purton, Wiltshire
Default Heading H1 A man in his 60s has tragically died following a house fire in the village of Purton, near Swindon, in the early hours of Saturday morning. Emergency services were called to the incident on The Pry, Purton, shortly before 4am on 21 June, after reports of a fire engulfing a residential […]
Shed Fire Breaks Out Overnight in St Margaret’s Bay, Dover
Kent Fire and Rescue Service were called to a shed fire in St Margaret’s Bay, Dover, shortly after midnight on Sunday, 15 June 2025. Emergency services responded swiftly to reports of flames on Salisbury Road, deploying two fire engines to the scene. What Happened? The fire was first reported at 12.53am, prompting a response from […]
Novichok Poisoning Fears Allayed After Durrington Incident
Fears of a potential Novichok poisoning in Durrington have been dismissed after emergency services confirmed that no nerve agent or hazardous substance was detected. A significant emergency response was triggered on Friday afternoon (28 March) after reports emerged of a man falling ill after coming into contact with an unknown substance on Charles Road, […]
Major Emergency Response After Man Falls Ill from ‘Unknown Substance’ Near Salisbury
Emergency services have launched a major response after a man fell ill from an ‘unknown substance’ near Salisbury. The incident occurred on Charles Road, Durrington, at around 5 pm on Friday, drawing a significant number of 999 crews to the scene from Hampshire,Wiltshire and Avon Fire and Rescue. Wiltshire Police reported that a man […]
Counter-Terror Police Probe Heathrow Substation Fire Amid Russian Sabotage Fears
Counter-terrorism police have taken over the investigation into a major electrical substation fire that forced the closure of London Heathrow Airport, amid growing speculation that it may be part of a Russian sabotage campaign targeting Western infrastructure. The blaze, which broke out at the North Hyde electrical substation on Wednesday night, caused a […]
House Fire Closes Busy Swindon Road as Fire Crews Battle Blaze
A busy road in Swindon has been closed this evening as firefighters tackle a significant house fire. Emergency services were called to Groundwell Road at around 5pm today (Friday), following reports that a property was ablaze. It is understood the house is well alight, with multiple fire crews currently at the scene working to bring […]
Two Teenagers Found Guilty of Arson in Warminster
Two 16-year-old boys have been found guilty of arson after setting fire to a storage cage at the back of a shop in Warminster. The teenagers, both from the local area, were sentenced at Salisbury Youth Court on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. One teenager, from Warminster, received a 10-month referral order. The second, from Westbury, […]
Police Appeal for Witnesses Following Suspected Arson in Swindon
Wiltshire Police are appealing for witnesses after a suspected arson attack on Castleton Street, Swindon, in the early hours of Sunday morning (December 22). Emergency services were alerted at approximately 2am by the fire service, who responded to a blaze believed to have been deliberately started around 1:45am. Fortunately, no injuries were reported in […]
Fire Breaks Out at HMP Wandsworth in London
A fire broke out at HMP Wandsworth, one of London’s largest and most troubled prisons, on Monday afternoon (14th October 2024). Emergency services were called to the scene at Heathfield Road, where a blaze had ignited in a cell located in C Wing within the prison complex. Fire crews were met on arrival by prison […]
Emergency Services Called to Old Police Station on Brentford High Street
Emergency services were called to Brentford High Street this evening following reports of three youths on top of a crane at the former Police station on the High Street, Brentford The incident prompted a swift response from local authorities, with police officers quickly arriving at the scene to manage the situation and ensure the safety […]
Escaped Prisoner Sentenced for Planned Blackpool Bank Attack Inspired by Netflix Documentary
Alan Murphy, a 62-year-old escaped prisoner, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison with a five-year extended licence for planning to detonate an explosive device at a local bank. The plot, which was thwarted by Lancashire Police in November 2020, was reportedly inspired by a Netflix documentary. On November 26, 2020, police officers conducting […]
Bradford House Fire: Two Men Arrested for Murder After Mother and Her Children Tragically Killed
Two men, aged 36 and 45, have been arrested on suspicion of murder following a devastating house fire in Bradford that claimed the lives of a mother and her three children. The tragic incident, which occurred on August 21, resulted in the death of 29-year-old Bryonie Gawith at the scene. Her children, Denisty, aged nine, […]
Chaos Engulfs Manchester Victoria Station Following Incident
Chaos erupted at Manchester Victoria station this afternoon after a major incident led to the evacuation of multiple trains and the deployment of armed officers from Greater Manchester Police (GMP). Incident Overview Crowds gathered in the station lobby in front of the live departures board, anxiously awaiting further instructions as delays mounted. Eyewitnesses reported that […]
Detectives Name Victim in Dagenham Fatal Fire as 17 Year Old Yob appears in Court charged with Murder
Detectives investigating a fatal fire in Dagenham, which is being treated as a murder, have named the victim as Robert Price, 76. Robert Price sadly died following a fire at a residential property on Oval Road North, Dagenham, on Saturday, July 27. Emergency services, including officers from the London Ambulance Service and the London Fire […]
Ramsgate’s Historic K Laundry Ltd Engulfed in Flames, Fire Crews Depart After Lengthy Battle
After more than 31 hours of continuous firefighting, crews have finally extinguished a massive blaze at K Laundry Ltd, a long-standing business in Northwood Road, Ramsgate. The fire, which began early yesterday morning, drew significant attention due to the scale of the emergency response and the historic significance of the affected business. K Laundry Ltd, […]
Police Launch Triple Murder Probe in Bushey After Three Women ‘From Same Family’ Die in Attack – Suspect, 26, Still on the Run
Police are urgently seeking an armed and dangerous man wanted in connection with a gruesome triple murder that occurred in Bushey last night. The suspect, Kyle Clifford, 26, from Enfield, is being actively sought by police, who have warned the public not to approach him as he may be carrying a weapon. Incident Details Armed […]
Fundraiser Launched for Family of Boy Hit by Bus on Sandgate Esplanade
A fundraiser has been launched to support the family of a 10-year-old boy who was seriously injured after being hit by a bus on Sandgate Esplanade, near Folkestone. Harrison Sahlah was airlifted to Kings College Hospital in London following the “horrifying” incident on Saturday evening. About eight police cars, a fire engine, and paramedics responded […]
Jay Slater Police Launch Massive New Search for Missing 19-Year-Old
The search for missing British teenager Jay Slater has intensified as volunteers, firefighters, and mountain experts joined Spanish police in a massive coordinated effort today. The 19-year-old from Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire, vanished on June 17 after a night out with friends in Tenerife. The Guardia Civil had earlier appealed for volunteer firefighters and experts in rugged […]
Gravesend Meopham bus tractor crash: East Sussex Driver Arrested
A man has been arrested after a serious crash between a tractor and bus in Gravesend put 12 children and the bus driver in hospital. The crash occurred on the A227 South Street near Culverstone Green in Meopham before 3.30pm yesterday (May 23). Officers attended the scene alongside paramedics, an air ambulance and Kent Fire […]
Gravesend Meopham bus and tractor crash: 12 Children in hospital
Children are amongst those taken to hospital after a serious crash between a tractor and bus in Gravesend. The crash occurred on the A227 South Street near Culverstone Green in Meopham shortly before 3.30pm yesterday (May 23). Several bus passengers were injured in the crash and are now receiving treatment at hospital. South East Coast […]
Serious collision involving bus and tractor near Meopham
Dashcam and phone footage is sought by officers investigating a serious collision involving a bus and a tractor near Meopham. The collision happened at around 3.25pm on Wednesday 22 May, at a location on the A227 South Street near Culverstone Green. Police attended the scene, which was close to the junction for Chapman’s Hill, along […]