Car Crashes into Back of Bus in Woodingdean Causing Traffic Delays
Motorists in Woodingdean are facing long delays this afternoon after a car collided with the back of a bus on Falmer Road at the junction with Warren Way. The crash happened by the traffic lights, causing the Southbound lane towards Falmer to become heavily congested. Traffic is currently queuing back towards Falmer, with many drivers […]
Bomb Threat Prompts Evacuation at Southampton Cruise Terminal
A bomb threat at the Mayflower Cruise Ferry terminal in Southampton sparked a major police response and the evacuation of parts of the city’s port earlier today. Hampshire Constabulary confirmed they were called at 11:46am following reports that a man had claimed to have an explosive device. A 200-metre cordon was established, and access […]
Major Incident Declared as Heath Fire Rages at Holt Heath Near Wimborne
A major incident has been declared after a large heath fire broke out at Holt Heath, near Wimborne, sending thick plumes of smoke across Dorset and prompting a significant emergency response. Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service confirmed crews are battling to contain the blaze, which was first reported early this afternoon. Multiple […]
Suspect arrested after serious stabbing in Margate – police appeal for witnesses
A man has been arrested following a serious assault in Margate in the early hours of Saturday morning. Kent Police confirmed officers were called shortly after 3am on Saturday, 9 August 2025 to reports of an incident in Northdown Road, near its junction with Ethelbert Road. Patrols attended alongside South East Coast Ambulance Service, where […]
Three Shot in Times Square, Suspect in Custody
Three people have been shot in Times Square, one of New York’s busiest tourist areas, in the early hours of this morning. The victims — a woman aged 18, and two men aged 19 and 65 — were injured when gunfire erupted at West 44th Street and 7th Avenue shortly after 1am (EST). Police […]
Roof Fire in Sittingbourne Leaves One Injured
Fire crews rushed to Heron Close, Sittingbourne yesterday afternoon after a blaze broke out, damaging a home’s roof and leaving one person with minor burns. Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called at 4:38pm to reports of a roof fire. The flames are believed to have started in bushes in the garden before spreading to […]
Firefighters Tackle Large Industrial Blaze in Gravesend
A major fire broke out at an industrial unit in Wharf Road, Gravesend late on Friday night, prompting a large-scale response from Kent Fire and Rescue Service and partner agencies. The blaze, which began shortly after 9pm on Friday 8 August, sent thick smoke across the area, leading to public safety warnings for residents […]
Fire Breaks Out at Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba in Spain
Emergency services have rushed to the Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba — one of Spain’s most iconic historic landmarks — after a fire broke out at the UNESCO World Heritage Site on Friday 8th August 2025. Smoke was seen rising from the western section of the complex, which is officially known as the Mezquita-Catedral de Córdoba. […]
M25 Lights Switch-Off Delayed as MP Raises Safety Fears Over National Highways Trial
National Highways has delayed a controversial plan to switch off motorway lighting between junctions 27 and 28 of the M25 as part of a year-long safety trial — after public concerns and pressure from local MP Julia Lopez. The trial, originally expected to begin on August 11, would see lighting removed along the stretch […]
Two Men Jailed for Child Sexual Abuse in Calderdale as Total Convictions Rise to 24
Two men have been convicted and jailed for the sexual abuse of young girls in Calderdale, West Yorkshire — bringing the total number of men sentenced as part of four linked investigations to 24. Legal reporting restrictions had previously prevented police and prosecutors from sharing the outcomes. These restrictions have now been lifted, allowing […]
