Close Windows and Doors: Major Fire Breaks Out at Dartford Quarry
Default Heading H1 A large fire has broken out at a quarry near Green Street in Dartford, prompting urgent public health warnings tonight as thick smoke drifts across the surrounding area. Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called to the scene at 9.36pm on Monday evening, and currently has four fire engines and a […]
Police Seal Off Sherwood Gardens on Isle of Dogs After Reported Stabbing
Default Heading H1 Residents on the Isle of Dogs were left shocked this afternoon following a serious incident in Sherwood Gardens, widely believed to be a stabbing. Police reportedly placed the area on lockdown, with neighbours saying officers instructed residents to stay indoors. The estate remains taped off while forensic teams are believed to be […]
Concern Grows for Missing 15-Year-Old Ellie-May Broderick-Glynn from Gravesend
Default Heading H1 Police are urgently appealing for information regarding the whereabouts of Ellie-May Broderick-Glynn, a 15-year-old girl who has been reported missing from Gravesend, Kent. Ellie-May was last seen on Sunday, 22 June 2025, and there is growing concern for her welfare. She is described as being around 5 feet tall, with a medium […]
BTP Release CCTV Images After Assault in Birmingham
Default Heading H1 British Transport Police (BTP) have released CCTV images of two men they wish to speak to in connection with a serious assault that occurred in Birmingham earlier this month. The incident took place on Saturday, 1 June, and prompted a public appeal as part of the ongoing investigation. Officers believe the […]
EasyJet Flights to Spain May Face Disruption at Gatwick Due to Cabin Crew Strike
Default Heading H1 Travellers flying with EasyJet between the UK and Spain later this week are being warned of possible disruption due to industrial action by cabin crew based in Spain. The strike action is scheduled to take place from Wednesday 25 June to Friday 27 June, with up to 650 flight attendants expected to […]
Firefighters Tackle Garage Blaze in Maidstone Suburb
Default Heading H1 Firefighters have extinguished a garage fire in a residential area of Maidstone this afternoon, with emergency crews responding swiftly to the blaze. Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called at 16:08 on Monday, 23 June, following reports of a fire at a garage on Springett Way. Three fire engines were deployed to […]
Large Fire Erupts at Derelict Hotspur Press in Manchester City Centre
Default Heading H1 A major fire has broken out this evening at the disused Hotspur Press building in Manchester city centre, sending thick plumes of smoke across nearby roads and rail lines. Emergency services were called to the scene shortly after 8pm, where the historic building—located just off Oxford Road and close to the train […]
Met Police Inspector Charged with Two Counts of Sexual Assault
Default Heading H1 A serving Metropolitan Police officer has appeared in court after being charged with two counts of sexual assault by touching. Inspector Michael Richards, currently attached to the Met’s Learning and Development unit, was formally charged on Sunday, 25 May. The charges relate to an incident on Wednesday, 17 September, when Insp Richards […]
Four Major Violent Incidents Rock London in Just Four Days
Default Heading H1 London has witnessed a string of serious violent crimes over a four-day period between June 20 and June 23, spanning four boroughs — Hounslow, Dalston, Hornchurch, and Dagenham. All incidents remain under investigation, with the Metropolitan Police appealing for witnesses and information. Hounslow: Man, 22, Fatally Stabbed Outside Prayer Centre A 22-year-old […]
Devon & Cornwall Police Sergeant Dismissed for Misleading Statement Over Speeding Offence
Default Heading H1 A police sergeant with Devon & Cornwall Police has been dismissed without notice following a gross misconduct hearing which concluded he submitted a misleading document in an attempt to avoid a speeding penalty. Police Sergeant Timothy Perrin, who joined the force in 2004, was the subject of a two-day public misconduct hearing […]