World’s largest-of-its-kind power line to deliver clean power to 1.8m UK homes and boost energy security
LionLink power line between UK and Netherlands will deliver enough electricity to power more homes than Manchester and Birmingham combined. The world’s largest multi-use electricity power line will be built under the North Sea, boosting UK energy supplies with enough to power 1.8 million homes – more than Birmingham and Manchester combined. The new LionLink […]
The A23 is closed northbound between the A273 and A2300 near Brighton
The A23 is closed northbound following a single-vehicle collision. All emergency services are working at the scene with contractors and recovery agents en route to assist. Diversion Route: Sussex police are diverting traffic via local routes at this time.
A cyclist is fighting for their life after a collision with a car in Bromley
Following a collision in Bromley with a car, a cyclist is in critical condition. Yesterday, April 22, just before 9.30am, the event took place in Sevenoaks Road. When officers arrived at the site, they discovered an injured cyclist who was 18 years old. He was rushed to the hospital, where it was determined that his […]
Lucky escape for dog who fell over cliffs in Hastings
Hastings Coastguard Team was called upon to lend their expertise to the East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service (ESFRS) in rescuing a dog that had fallen over the cliffs in Old Town Hastings this afternoon Sunday 23rd April 2023. Upon arrival, the ESFRS had already managed to locate and safely retrieve the dog without the […]
Man arrested for attempted murder after Southampton stabbing
Officers are conducting enquiries in London Road today following an isolated incident where a man was injured in a suspected stabbing. A 47-year-old man from Southampton was arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm, possession of a bladed article and attempted murder. There is not believed to be any wider risk to the community […]
Police probe road rage incident in East London
On 22/04/23 shortly after 1.30am officers were alerted to a road rage incident on Westferry Road E14, involving a cyclist and the occupants of a vehicle. A physical altercation has taken place, the cyclist has been knocked off his bike and physically assaulted by the driver and the passenger of the car, consistent with GBH […]
Two vehicle head-on collision closes A259 in Dymchurch
Following the two-vehicle incident, on Sunday afternoon the A259 in Dymchurch is stopped in both directions.One of the cars crashed into a wall and turned over. Front-end damage was sustained by a second car.Following the serious collision, police closed both directions of the road. Several officers and responders from Kent Fire and Rescue were dispatched […]
A man who assaulted his partner and tried to set her flat on fire has been jailed for four years
Lloyd Jenkins, of Richard John Road in Milford Haven, was found guilty of arson, assault and criminal damage following a two-day trial at Swansea Crown Court. Police were called on Sunday, October 16, 2022, to a report of smoke seen coming from a flat. Officers attended, and Jenkins’ partner told them he had assaulted her […]
A man who assaulted his partner and tried to set her flat on fire has been jailed for four years – (ID 561087)
Lloyd Jenkins, of Richard John Road in Milford Haven, was found guilty of arson, assault and criminal damage following a two-day trial at Swansea Crown Court. Police were called on Sunday, October 16, 2022, to a report of smoke seen coming from a flat. Officers attended, and Jenkins’ partner told them he had assaulted her […]
Police are investigating after a woman was threatened with a knife in Southend city centre
The victim, a woman aged in her 20s, was walking from the High Street towards Queensway through an alleyway that runs between the Odeon and New Look. She was confronted by two men in the alleyway who were both armed and had their faces covered. The incident took place on Friday 21 April, between 8.55pm […]