Benches Removed on New Road Spark Heated Debate
Council workers ripped out the benches along New Road this week, stirring up a storm in the community. The busy street, a local hotspot, now faces a big question: should it be fully pedestrianised with a weekly market, or simply allow venues to stretch their outdoor seating? Split Opinions on New Road’s Future Some locals […]
Southend Lane in Lower Sydenham Shut for Hours After Crash
Southend Lane was closed both ways for nearly two and a half hours today after a serious collision, sparking long traffic delays. Crash Causes Major Disruption The crash happened around noon on October 8. Emergency services rushed to the scene near Firhill Road, close to Ladbrokes. Southend Lane remained blocked until about 2:30pm when […]
Five Arrested After Gunshots Fired at Salford Home
Police have swooped on five men after shots were fired at a residential property on Lissadel Street. Luckily, no one was hurt in the terrifying ordeal. Police Launch Rapid Response The troubling incident happened between 8.45pm and 9pm on Monday, 6 October 2025. GMP officers acted swiftly, detaining five men aged 20, 22, 24, 28 […]
Rescue Dog Dexter Sniffs Out Crime with Wiltshire Police
From Charity Pup to Crime Fighter Meet Dexter, the 18-month-old Labrador who went from a rescue at Dogs Trust to a licensed police search dog. After being handed over to Dogs Trust in January, his strong working instincts quickly shone through. Now, he’s on the beat with Wiltshire Police, partnering with handler PC Vicki Pegrum […]
25,000 Illicit Cigarettes and More Seized
£19K Worth of Illegal Ciggies Nabbed in Barking and Dagenham Raids Over £19,000 worth of dodgy tobacco has been ripped off the streets in a major crackdown across Barking and Dagenham. 25,000 Illicit Cigarettes and More Seized Trading standards officers swooped on six shops after complaints and undercover probes. Over two days, they bagged 25,000 […]
Two Stabbings in London in Just 48 Hours
London has been rocked by two violent attacks in just two days. First, a stabbing erupted in West Drayton on October 6, followed by another incident in Kilburn on October 7. West Drayton Brawl Leaves Two Injured Police rushed to Brandville Road, West Drayton, at 6.06pm on October 6 after reports of a fight between […]
East London’s Biggest Tax Dodgers Exposed by HMRC
HMRC has dropped its latest list naming and shaming deliberate tax defaulters across the UK — with eleven individuals and firms caught red-handed in east London alone. These culprits made deliberate errors or outright failed to meet their tax obligations. When losses exceed £25,000, HMRC slaps on stiff civil penalties to make an example of […]
Trespasser Sparks Travel Meltdown at Clapham Junction – Jailed for Eight Weeks
Chaos at One of Britain’s Busiest Stations Anthony Andre, 42, caused mayhem after wandering onto the tracks near Clapham Junction on the evening of Tuesday, 10 September. This major railway hub ground to a halt just after 6.30pm when Andre trespassed onto the electrified tracks. Power Cut to Protect Trespasser Halts Trains Safety crews […]
Man Dies After Emergency Response in City of London
Paramedics rushed to Old Broad Street in the City of London at around 9.30am today following urgent reports of a man in distress. Massive Emergency Response A large deployment of emergency services arrived swiftly, including police officers and London’s air ambulance. Medical teams worked frantically to save the man at the scene. Tragic Outcome Despite […]
Stolen Van Crashes Into Lamppost After High-Speed Chase in Ore
Dramatic footage has emerged showing a stolen van smashing into a lamppost during a police chase in Ore, East Sussex. Chase Ends in Crash The police were first alerted to the stolen vehicle in Hastings early on Thursday morning, 3 October. Officers later spotted the van and tried to pull it over, but the driver […]