Man in His 50s Arrested After Early Morning Rape in Bolton
Greater Manchester Police snap into action after serious sexual assault. Quick Arrest After 1.47am Attack Just before 2am on 13 January 2026, a woman in her 30s reported she had been raped near Deepdale Road and Fairmount Avenue in Breightmet, Bolton. Police arrived within ten minutes and arrested a man in his 50s on suspicion […]
Trump Launches Criminal Probe into Fed Chair Powell – Dollar Dives, Gold Skyrockets
President Donald Trump has kicked off a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve boss Jerome Powell, sparking chaos in the markets. The US dollar plunged while gold prices surged, as tensions over the Fed’s independence took a nasty turn. Dollar Falls as Gold Hits Record High On Monday, the US dollar dropped 0.36% against major […]
Crackdown on Illegal Mopeds and E-Bikes in Woolwich
A joint crackdown by Woolwich council, police, and immigration officers has targeted dodgy mopeds and e-bikes flouting the law. The operation focused on vehicles breaching moped, e-bike, and right-to-work rules, London Now reports. Safety First, Say Officials Greenwich cabinet member Councillor Calum O’Byrne Mulligan stressed the council’s commitment: “The safety of everyone on the streets […]
Kent Water Crisis Declared Major Incident as Supply Blackouts Hit Maidstone, Tunbridge Wells & Canterbury
Kent County Council has officially declared the ongoing water outages across the county a major incident. Areas including Canterbury, Harbledown, Maidstone, Hollingbourne, and Tunbridge Wells have been left dry yet again — forcing multiple schools to shut their doors. Major Disruption to Homes and Schools KCC leader Linden Kemkaren confirmed in a video on […]
EastEnders Legend Derek Martin Dies Aged 92
Tragic news from Albert Square as Derek Martin, the iconic actor who played Charlie Slater, has died aged 92. Known for bringing heart and soul to EastEnders, Derek’s death marks the end of an era for fans across the UK. Goodbye to Walford’s Beloved Charlie Slater Derek starred as Charlie Slater from 2000 until 2011, […]
The Afternoon in Birmingham When a Street Art Festival Brought Strangers Together
It was a surprisingly warm Saturday afternoon in Birmingham, the kind where the sun breaks through the usual grey and makes the city feel almost Mediterranean. I’d come into Digbeth on a whim — heard something about a street art festival on social media, nothing formal, just a few Instagram stories with colourful murals and […]
Private Plane Crashes in Essex Woodlands – Pilot Seriously Hurt
A two-seater Jodel D120 plane smashed down in Belhus Woods Country Park on September 7, 2024. The pilot suffered serious injuries but survived the dramatic crash. ‘Mayday’ Call Heard Before Crash The Air Accident Investigation Branch (AAIB) has released its report revealing the chilling final moments. The pilot took off from Damyns Hall Aerodrome after […]
Big Cannabis Bust in Margate Shakes Up Local Crime Scene
Kent Police and Thanet District Council have dealt a heavy blow to organised crime in Margate. A cannabis farm was discovered inside a property on Cliff Terrace, following a routine check sparked by reports of fly-tipped growing equipment. Cannabis Farm Uncovered in Cliff Terrace On Monday 5 January 2026, council officers and police investigating […]
Beloved Grandad Dies After Churchdown Crash
Tragedy struck in Churchdown as 75-year-old Peter Bate passed away on Christmas Day, 11 days after being hit by a car while walking his dog. Heartbreak as Family Pays Tribute Gloucestershire police confirmed the collision happened on Cheltenham Road East at around 4:40pm on December 14. Emergency services rushed Mr Bate to Southmead Hospital in […]
Massive House Fire Engulfs Wickford Road in South Woodham Ferrers
A fierce house blaze is raging on Wickford Road, South Woodham Ferrers, filling the area with thick, choking smoke. Firefighters have battled flames through the night and remain at the scene this morning. Fire Crews Fight Through the Night Firefighters from South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, Wickford, Basildon, Billericay, Leigh, and Southend stations have been working […]
M25 Chaos This Morning: Crash at Wisley Causes Major Delays
An accident on the M25 anticlockwise near the Wisley Interchange (J10) sparked chaos during rush hour this morning (January 6), shutting one lane on the entry slip road and causing tailbacks stretching back to Chertsey (J11). Crash Details and Impact The crash happened just before 7:45am at the J10 A3 Wisley Interchange slip road. National […]
Over the weekend, firefighters battled a number of grass fires in and around London
In addition to major fires in Enfield, Hayes, and Thamesmead, crews were called to several smaller grass fires. On Saturday at 2.53pm crews were dispatched to Bell Lane in Enfield. The fire destroyed an area of grass and shrubland measuring 300m x 50m. By 4.03am the fire had been put out. Four fire engines […]
