Close windows and doors: Firefighters tackle house blaze in Lenham, Maidstone
Residents in Lenham, near Maidstone, are being urged to keep windows and doors closed as four fire engines respond to a significant house fire on Douglas Road. Emergency services were called at 7:53pm this evening, with crews currently working at the scene to extinguish the flames. According to Kent Fire and Rescue Service, there are […]
British Airways flight to Chennai forced to return to Heathrow after flap failure
A British Airways flight to Chennai was forced to return to Heathrow Airport shortly after takeoff today following a flap adjustment failure onboard. Flight #BA35, operated by a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner (reg: G-ZBJG), departed Heathrow bound for Chennai (MAA) but quickly reported a technical issue after departure. The flight crew declared the issue and entered […]
EastEnders fans convinced Zoe Slater is returning in explosive Monday episode Slug:
EastEnders fans believe a major blast from the past is on the way — and all signs point to Zoe Slater’s return after more than two decades away from Albert Square. A cryptic teaser posted by @bbceastenders on Sunday (June 15) showed a walk through the iconic market stalls, with a particular focus on the […]
Car Plunges from Multistorey Car Park at Luton Airport — One Seriously Injured
A serious incident unfolded at Luton Airport earlier today after a vehicle reportedly fell from the second floor of a multistorey car park, leaving one person seriously injured. What Happened? Emergency services were called just before 11am following reports of a single-vehicle crash within the airport’s car park facilities. Witnesses described a dramatic scene as […]
Man taken to hospital after falling from height at Marble Arch Underground Station
A man has been hospitalised after suffering a fall from height at Marble Arch Underground Station on Saturday night. The emergency services were alerted to the scene on Oxford Street at approximately 8.41pm, with multiple ambulance resources and a trauma team dispatched to assist. In a statement, the London Ambulance Service (LAS) confirmed: “We were […]
Locked Up in South London: June 2025’s Most Shocking Sentencings
From reckless drivers to predatory offenders, South London courts have handed down some significant sentences this month. Here’s a look at the men jailed in June 2025 for shocking crimes committed across Bexley, Welling, Nine Elms, Clapham, and Bermondsey. Bus Driver Who Killed 9-Year-Old Girl in Bexleyheath Martin Asolo-Agogua, 23, of Nunhead, has been jailed […]
A207 Shooters Hill Closed in Both Directions After Serious Crash
A serious road traffic collision has forced the closure of the A207 Shooters Hill in both directions at the junction with the A205 South Circular Road in southeast London. Emergency services are currently at the scene, and road closures remain in place as of this afternoon. Long queues are forming on surrounding routes, with heavy […]
UK Urges All Citizens to Avoid Travel to Israel as Conflict with Iran Intensifies
The UK government has issued its highest-level travel warning for Israel, as the nation endures a third consecutive day of air strikes targeting Iranian cities, and Iranian missiles continue to hit central Israel. The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) now officially advises against all travel to Israel, following a rapid escalation of hostilities that […]
King Charles Leads Tribute to Air India Crash Victims at Trooping the Colour
King Charles III wore a black armband and led a solemn tribute at today’s Trooping the Colour parade to honour the victims of the Air India Flight AI171 crash, which killed at least 270 people in Ahmedabad on 12 June. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, en route to London Gatwick, crashed minutes after takeoff from Sardar […]
Man Seriously Injured in A2 Dartford Crash Involving Three Vehicles
A man in his 50s has been left in a serious condition following a three-vehicle crash on the A2 near Dartford on the afternoon of Thursday, 13 June. What Happened? Emergency services were called to the A2 coastbound between junction 2 of the M25 and Old Bexley Lane at approximately 4.30pm. The collision involved: A […]