Child in ‘Very Serious Condition’ After Car Smashes Through Barrier at Whitstable Car Park
A young child is fighting for their life after a serious crash at Gorrell Tank car park in Whitstable, which left three people injured. Emergency services were called to the car park, near the junction of Cromwell Road and Harbour Street, at around 8.15pm on Saturday, 16 August, after witnesses reported a vehicle ploughing through […]
Surrey Police Launch Probe After Fatal Collision Involving Addison Lee Taxi on A23
A fatal collision involving an Addison Lee taxi has closed parts of the M23 and A23 this morning (Saturday 16 August), causing severe disruption for drivers heading towards London. Emergency services were called to the scene near Merstham shortly before 6.30am following reports of a serious crash. The M23 northbound carriageway remains closed between Junctions […]
Firefighters Free Toddler After Fingers Get Stuck in Plughole
Fire crews in Birmingham were called to an unusual rescue after a toddler became trapped in a plughole at hospital. West Midlands Fire Service confirmed they were called to Birmingham Children’s Hospital when a one-year-old got three fingers stuck in a metal plug fitting. Specialist firefighters from the Technical Rescue Unit attended the hospital’s surgery […]
Dartford River Rescue Man Rescued After Kayak Gets Stuck on River Mud Bank
A man has been rescued after his kayak became stranded on a mud bank along the River Darent in Dartford on Saturday morning (16 August 2025). Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) said crews were called to the scene at 10:18am after reports that a kayaker had become trapped. One fire engine and two specialist […]
£20,000 Reward Offered in Appeal Over Murder of Robert Brown
Crimestoppers has launched an urgent appeal for information following the murder of Robert Brown in Northampton, with a reward of up to £20,000 on offer. Robert, described as a well-liked member of the local community, was found fatally wounded on Friday, 1 August, on a bench by the towpath behind Auctioneers Court, near the River […]
13 Arrested at Norwich Protest Over Support for Banned Group Palestine Action
Thirteen people have been arrested at a protest in Norwich city centre after allegedly displaying items supporting the proscribed terrorist group Palestine Action, Norfolk Police confirmed. A group gathered outside City Hall in St Peters Street, holding placards and flags during the demonstration on Sunday. Officers intervened after identifying signs linked to the outlawed […]
Two Charged with Murder After Fatal Stabbing in Gravesend
Two people have been charged with murder following the fatal stabbing of a man in Gravesend earlier this week. Kent Police were called at 10.21pm on Tuesday, 12 August, to reports of a disturbance involving a group of people outside a private property in Augustine Road. By the time officers arrived, those involved had fled. […]
Murder Manhunt after Woman Killed outside Care home in Romford
Detectives have launched a murder investigation after a young woman was killed during a fatal assault in Romford. Police were called at 05:34hrs to reports of an assault in Chadwell Heath, Romford. Officers attended with the London Ambulance Service, but despite efforts by paramedics, the victim – believed to be in her twenties – was […]
Man Dies After Head Injury in Walthamstow – Police Treating Death as ‘Unexplained’
Police have confirmed that a man in his 40s has died after suffering a head injury in Walthamstow. At 1.07pm on Friday, officers were called to Summit Road, E17, following reports that a man had been injured. The London Ambulance Service attended and treated the man at the scene before taking him to hospital. Despite […]
Teen Sentenced for Sharing Video of Littlehampton Man’s Death
A 17-year-old boy from Littlehampton has been sentenced for recording and sharing a video of a man who had just died, in what police described as “inexcusable” behaviour that compounded a grieving family’s pain. The case relates to the death of 51-year-old Paul Lawrence, who was tragically killed in Gladonian Road in the early hours […]
