UK Leaders Urge Calm as Iran–Israel Tensions Escalate Over Drone Strikes and Nuclear Concerns
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Foreign Secretary David Lammy have called for urgent de-escalation in the Middle East, after Iran launched over 100 drones toward Israel following Israeli airstrikes on targets in Iran. The rapid escalation, which occurred on June 12–13, marks one of the most significant flare-ups in the region this year. […]
West Sussex Firefighter Andy Horner Awarded British Empire Medal in King’s Birthday Honours
Crew Manager Andy Horner, the longest-serving firefighter in West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service history, has been awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) in the King’s Birthday Honours List for 2025. Andy, whose remarkable career spans 52 years, has been recognised for his dedicated service to the community and long-standing commitment to fire safety across […]
Minute’s Silence to Be Held at Ramsgate Pride for Couple Killed in Air India Crash
A minute of silence will be held at Ramsgate Pride in memory of Fiongal Greenlaw and Jamie Meek, a couple who ran a wellness business in Lambeth and Ramsgate and were among the passengers killed in the tragic Air India flight AI171 crash on 12 June. The couple, known for their work through The Wellness […]
Man Brought to Safety After Overnight Mental Health Crisis in Dagenham
A man experiencing a serious mental health crisis was safely brought to hospital following a prolonged emergency response at a residential property in Heathway, Dagenham on Friday, 13 June. The Metropolitan Police were called at 10:01am by the London Ambulance Service after concerns were raised for the man’s welfare. Overnight Operation Ends Safely Emergency services […]
Residents Urged to Keep Windows Closed as Fire Breaks Out in Barham
People in Barham, near Canterbury, are being urged to keep their windows and doors closed due to a significant building fire that broke out on Valley Road this morning. According to Kent Fire and Rescue Service, five fire engines are currently at the scene, where crews are working hard to contain and extinguish the flames. […]
Romford Car Workshop Fire Destroys Half the Building – Cause Under Investigation
Romford Car Workshop Fire Destroys Half the Building – Cause Under Investigation A large fire has ripped through a car repair workshop in Romford, destroying half of the single-storey building and prompting a major response from London Fire Brigade (LFB) and Essex County Fire and Rescue. The fire broke out just before 6pm on Faringdon […]
Police hunt for man after ‘deliberate’ fire causes major damage to London building
Police Seek Simon Dantes Calancea After Arson Attack in City of London City of London Police have issued an urgent appeal for information as they continue to investigate a deliberate fire that caused serious damage to a building in the heart of the Square Mile. Officers would like to speak to Simon Dantes Calancea in […]
Flooding on A256 Near Tilmanstone Leaves Driver Stranded on Car Roof
Emergency services are responding to serious flooding on the A256 near Tilmanstone, Dover, where a section of the road has been completely blocked by rising water. The incident occurred on the afternoon of Wednesday, 12 June, and has resulted in the closure of the A256 between Eythorne and Sandwich Road. One vehicle became submerged in […]
Motorcyclist Seriously Injured in Collision with Car on A259 in Hove
Sussex Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious collision involving a motorcycle and a car in Hove on Friday, June 6. The incident happened at approximately 2.10pm on the A259 Kingsway, at the junction with Saxon Road. A blue Citroen C3 and a KTM motorcycle were involved in the crash. The motorcyclist, a 25-year-old […]
Major Disruption on Thameslink Line After Person Hit by Train Between London and St Albans
Train passengers faced major disruption today after a person was hit by a train on the Thameslink line between London St Pancras and Luton, causing widespread delays and cancellations across key commuter routes including St Albans, Radlett, and Harpenden. The incident occurred earlier this morning, prompting an immediate response from Network Rail and the emergency […]
