French Firefighting Helicopter Crashes Into Pond During Water Refill
A helicopter used by firefighters in Finistère, France, crashed into a pond on Sunday while attempting to refill its water bucket during operations to tackle forest fires. Crew Escape Both the pilot and a firefighter passenger managed to escape from the wreckage without serious injuries, according to local reports. Emergency services attended the scene quickly, […]
Police Investigating Sudden Death After Body Found in Savernake Forest
Wiltshire Police have launched an investigation following the discovery of a body in Savernake Forest, near Marlborough. Body Found in Forest Officers were called to the woodland at around 8am on Monday, 25 August, after the body of a person was found. Police confirmed that enquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding the death […]
First Picture of Polish Family Killed in Isle of Wight Helicopter Crash
The first picture has been released of the Polish family who tragically lost their lives in a helicopter crash on the Isle of Wight on Bank Holiday Monday. Victims Named Locally The victims have been named locally as a much-loved Polish mother and her partner, who were on board the aircraft when it came down […]
Travel Chaos as M25 Closed After Multi-Vehicle Crash Sparks Lorry Fire
A multi-vehicle collision on the M25 has caused major disruption this morning after a lorry carrying hay bales burst into flames, forcing the closure of a key stretch of motorway during the rush hour return from the Bank Holiday. Lorry Fire The crash happened shortly before 05:30am on the anti-clockwise carriageway between junction 25 (Enfield, […]
Police Appeal to Find Missing 14-Year-Old Girl From Dover Last Seen in Medway
Police are appealing for the public’s help to find a missing 14-year-old girl from Dover, who was last seen in Medway over the weekend. Last Seen in Gillingham Jessica Clarke, also known as “Billie”, was last seen in Gillingham at around 5pm on Saturday, 23 August 2025. She is described as: Height: 5ft 4in Build: […]
Tottenham Police Investigation Launched After Body Found in B&M Car Park
A police probe has been launched after a body was discovered in the car park of a B&M store on the High Road in Tottenham. Crime Scene in Place The grim discovery was made on Saturday, prompting a significant emergency service response. A large cordon has been set up around the car park, […]
Police are investigating after a man in his 20s was assaulted during an altercation in Barking early this morning
Police are investigating after a man in his 20s was assaulted during an altercation in Barking early this morning. Early Morning Attack Officers were called at 05:53hrs on Monday, 25 August to reports of a man being attacked on London Road, Barking. The victim was taken to hospital where he remains. His injuries have been […]
Rickshaw Rider and Two Passengers Fighting for Their Lives After Collision with London Bus in Charing Cross
Three people are fighting for their lives after a rickshaw collided with a London bus in the heart of the West End during the early hours of the Bank Holiday Monday. Victims Rushed to Major Trauma Centres The crash happened on Charing Cross Road, WC2, shortly after midnight. The rickshaw rider and two […]
Man Arrested After Firearm Scare and Taser Incident at Stratford DLR Station
Police were called to Stratford DLR station yesterday afternoon after a man claimed he was carrying a firearm, sparking a major emergency response. Incident on the Tracks At around 4.20pm on Saturday, 23 August, the man approached station staff and stated that he had a weapon. When officers arrived, he entered the tracks, refusing repeated […]
Three Police Officers Injured After ‘Unknown Liquid’ Thrown in Leicester City Centre
Three police officers have been injured after an unknown liquid was thrown at them during an incident in Leicester city centre. The attack happened in King Street at around 4.50am on Sunday (24 August) while officers were responding to reports of an affray. Officers Hospitalised The liquid caused significant irritation to the skin and eyes […]
