Police Appeal to Locate Missing Maidstone Children Nicole Lent and Kristian Skapsts
Default Heading H1 Kent Police are urgently appealing for the public’s help to locate two missing children from Maidstone, who were last seen together on Saturday evening (July 12). Nicole Lent, aged 13, and Kristian Skapsts, aged 12, were last spotted walking down Upper Stone Street towards Maidstone town centre at around 8.30pm. Descriptions Nicole […]
Police Appeal to Find Missing Teenager Faith Williams, Last Seen in Bristol
Default Heading H1 Essex Police are appealing for urgent public assistance to help locate 15-year-old Faith Williams, who has been reported missing since Monday, July 7. Faith was last seen in Bristol, but officers now believe she may have travelled to the Brentwood area. She also has known connections to Ipswich, Kent, and south and […]
Major Wildfire Breaks Out on Hankley Common in Surrey Amid 33°C Heatwave
Default Heading H1 A large wildfire has broken out on Hankley Common in Thursley, Surrey, as the UK endures its third heatwave of the year. According to Surrey Fire & Rescue Service (SFRS), the fire has consumed around eight hectares (20 acres) of heathland, with 16 fire engines deployed to the scene as of 6pm. […]
Urgent Appeal to Find Missing 12-Year-Old Simi from Stoneleigh
Default Heading H1 Surrey Police are urgently appealing for the public’s help to locate 12-year-old Simi, who has been reported missing from his home in Stoneleigh. He was last seen at 7.30pm on Saturday evening (July 12) at his home address. Officers say they are concerned for his welfare. Description Simi is described as: Aged […]
Sunlight Through Glass Object Sparks Blaze in Basingstoke Homes
Default Heading H1 A fire that spread to two properties on Dorset Crescent in Basingstoke was caused by sunlight refracting through a glass object, firefighters have confirmed. The incident occurred at around 4pm on Saturday afternoon when Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service were called to a fence fire that had rapidly […]
100 Firefighters Battle Major Blaze at Shop and Flats on Church Lane in Brent
Default Heading H1 A large-scale fire has broken out at a shop with flats above on Church Lane in Brent, with around 100 firefighters and 15 fire engines currently on the scene battling to bring the flames under control. The fire, reported at 2:41pm, has affected: A commercial shop unit Two upper floors of residential […]
A20 at Hollingbourne Reopens as Police Confirm End of Search Operation
Default Heading H1 The A20 at Hollingbourne has now fully reopened following the completion of a days-long police operation, which included bomb squad searches after a man was shot by officers on Monday, July 7. The closure, which affected traffic near Ashford Road on and off for several days, was enforced to allow specialist teams, […]
Image Released After Indecent Act in Greenhithe – Police Appeal for Help Identifying Man
Default Heading H1 Kent Police have released an image of a man they wish to identify and speak to following a report of an indecent act in Greenhithe. The incident occurred between 3am and 4.15am on Thursday, July 10, in the Church Road area of Stone, where it is alleged a man exposed himself and […]
RNLI Issues Warning Over Groyne Jumping as Brighton Basks in 24°C Sunshine
Default Heading H1 As Brighton enjoyed glorious sunshine and temperatures peaking at 24°C (75°F) today, RNLI lifeguards issued an urgent safety warning to beachgoers tempted to leap from the groynes lining the seafront. The city’s iconic beach saw thousands of visitors, with sunbathers, swimmers, and tourists filling the pebbles and paddling in the glistening sea. […]
Urgent Appeal to Find Missing Woman Shannon Atherton from Gillingham
Default Heading H1 Kent Police is appealing for the public’s assistance to help locate Shannon Atherton, a 25-year-old woman who has been reported missing from Gillingham. Shannon was last seen at approximately 1.30pm on Barnsole Road on Saturday, July 12, and officers are concerned for her welfare. Description Shannon is described as: Around 5ft 2ins […]
80 Firefighters Battle Shop and Garage Blaze on Church Lane in Brent
Default Heading H1 A major fire has broken out at a shop with flats above and adjacent garages on Church Lane in Brent, triggering a large-scale emergency response from the London Fire Brigade. The fire was first reported at 2:41pm, with over 70 emergency calls made to the Brigade’s Control Office. In response, twelve fire […]
Urgent Appeal to Locate Missing Teenager Georgie Howarth from Chatham
Default Heading H1 Police in Chatham are appealing for the public’s help to locate 17-year-old Georgie Howarth, who was reported missing on Friday night. Georgie was last seen at around 8pm in the Mark Street area, and officers are becoming increasingly concerned for his welfare. Description Georgie is described as: Aged 17 Around 5ft 8ins […]
Urgent Appeal to Find Missing 12-Year-Old Mylie Bovell from Dartford
Default Heading H1 Police are urgently appealing for the public’s help to locate Mylie Bovell, a 12-year-old girl reported missing from Dartford. Mylie was last seen at around 2pm on Friday, July 11, in Green Street Green Road, and officers are increasingly concerned for her welfare. Description Mylie is described as: White female Around 5ft […]
Burst Water Main Closes Choats Manor Way and Causes Water Disruption Across Dagenham
Default Heading H1 In a post to social media at around midday (July 12), Barking and Dagenham Council said that Choats Manor Way had been closed in both directions due to a burst water pipe. Essex and Suffolk Water, which supplies the area, has said on its website that there is “water disruption”, with no […]
150 Firefighters Battle Huge Warehouse Fire at Industrial Estate in Erith
Default Heading H1 A major fire has broken out at a commercial property on Maypole Crescent in Erith, prompting a huge response from the London Fire Brigade. [liveblog_embed] The fire, first reported at 10:47pm, has engulfed a warehouse, along with a crane and multiple vehicles. The blaze has triggered a 25-pump attendance, with approximately 150 […]
Major Ten-Pump Fire Breaks Out at Darent Industrial Park in Erith – Explosions Reported
Default Heading H1 A major industrial fire has broken out at Maypole Crescent, within Darent Industrial Park, Erith, prompting a ten-pump response from the London Fire Brigade. Reports from the scene indicate multiple explosions and the presence of gas cylinders, with emergency services treating the incident as a high-risk blaze. The fire was reported at […]
The Rise of In-Play Betting: How Live Wagering is Changing the UK and Global Sports Markets
Default Heading H1 In-play betting, which refers to wagering on events after the action has already begun, is reshaping how people interact with live sport. Rather than placing a prediction before kick-off and waiting for the final whistle, punters are increasingly choosing to engage throughout the match. A missed penalty, a red card, or […]
Met Officers Cleared of Misconduct Following Death in Custody of Mikias Tekeste
Default Heading H1 Two Metropolitan Police officers have been cleared of gross misconduct following the death of 30-year-old Mikias Tekeste, who died after swallowing drugs while in custody in July 2023. The disciplinary hearing concluded on Thursday, July 10, finding that PCs Justin Hulf and Mara Sow, both of the South Area Command Unit, acted […]
Suspected Chatham Drug Dealer Arrested After Foot Chase Near River Medway
Default Heading H1 A 23-year-old man from Rochester has been arrested following a dramatic foot chase through Chatham, which led to the recovery of suspected Class A and B drugs, a knife, and a significant amount of cash. The incident unfolded at around 4pm on Monday, July 7, when officers on patrol observed a man […]
A20 Shut Again as Bomb Squad Searches Continue After Hollingbourne Police Shooting
Default Heading H1 The A20 near Maidstone remains subject to temporary closures as bomb disposal teams continue their investigation at the scene of a dramatic police shooting in Hollingbourne. A section of the road between Hollingbourne roundabout and Hospital Road has now been shut four times since Monday, July 7, with Kent Police confirming […]
Met Police Mourns Former Commissioner Lord Ian Blair Following His Death Aged 71
Default Heading H1 The Metropolitan Police is mourning the loss of Lord Ian Blair, a former Commissioner and one of the most influential figures in modern British policing, who sadly passed away on Wednesday, July 9, following an illness. He was 71 years old. Lord Blair began his career in policing in 1974, joining the […]
Woman Taken to Hospitial after Walworth Tower Block Blaze
Default Heading H1 A major high-rise fire in south-east London has triggered an urgent response this afternoon, with 70 firefighters and 10 engines deployed to tackle flames tearing through the 11th floor of a residential tower block on Hillingdon Street, Walworth. The London Fire Brigade (LFB) confirmed the fire broke out just before 2pm today […]
Major Fire at Brandon Estate High-Rise in South London – People Reported Trapped
Default Heading H1 A major fire has broken out at Brawne House on the Brandon Estate in Hillingdon Street, SE17, with multiple emergency calls reporting people trapped inside the building. The London Fire Brigade source has confirmed the incident is being treated as a “10-pump fire”, with crews from across South London battling the flames […]
Person Hit by Train at Chancery Lane Station — Emergency Services on Scene
Default Heading H1 Emergency services have rushed to Chancery Lane Underground Station this evening following reports that a person has been struck by a train on the eastbound Central Line platform. The incident occurred at around 9:32pm. A full emergency response was mobilised, with British Transport Police, London Ambulance Service, and London Fire Brigade crews […]
Multiple IEDs Found at Scene of Chainsaw Standoff as M20 and A20 Remain Close
Default Heading H1 A major counterterror-style police operation remains underway in Hollingbourne after multiple improvised explosive devices (IEDs) were found at a property linked to Sean O’Meara, the man shot by police during a violent confrontation near the Park Gate Inn on Monday night. Specialist search teams and the British Army bomb squad have now […]
Father Identified as Victim in Fatal Rolex Robbery Outside Knightsbridge Hotel
Default Heading H1 A man who was fatally stabbed outside a five-star London hotel during a violent attempted robbery has been named as Blue Stevens, a father from Yateley, Hampshire. Mr Stevens was attacked late on Tuesday night (July 9) outside the Park Tower Hotel and Casino in Knightsbridge, reportedly while trying to fight […]
Two Police Officers Stabbed During Armed Disturbance in Sheerness – Man Arrested
Default Heading H1 Two police officers were injured during a violent disturbance at a residential property on James Street in Sheerness, prompting a major emergency response on Wednesday afternoon. At approximately 1:00pm, Kent Police were called to reports of a domestic disturbance involving threats being made inside a home. Upon arrival, officers were confronted by […]