Burnham Bonfire Spreads to Field and Hedges After Being Left Unattended
Default Heading H1 Firefighters in Burnham have extinguished a bonfire that spread to a nearby field and hedgerow after being left unattended, prompting fresh warnings about fire safety. Crews from Burnham and Corringham responded to the blaze, using a water bowser and off-road vehicle to bring the fire under control before it could cause […]
Quick-Thinking Fire Crews Contain Wickford Garage Blaze and Install Smoke Alarms in Nearby Homes
Default Heading H1 Firefighters from Basildon and Rayleigh fire stations responded swiftly to a garage fire on London Road in Wickford earlier today, successfully containing the blaze before it could spread to nearby properties. The Essex County Fire and Rescue Service (ECFRS) confirmed that crews arrived promptly and used their training and teamwork to confine […]
Six Hospitalised After Chemical Assault at Waltham Abbey McDonald’s
Default Heading H1 Six people have been taken to hospital after staff at the McDonald’s restaurant in Highbridge Retail Park were reportedly assaulted with a chemical substance, prompting a major emergency response this evening. The East of England Ambulance Service confirmed that three ambulances, three hazardous area response team (HART) vehicles, a paramedic car, and […]
Police Incident at Haymarket Forces Bus Diversions on 900 Route
Default Heading H1 Lothian Buses has issued a service update for passengers travelling on the 900 route, following a police incident at Haymarket Station. Due to the ongoing situation, buses are being diverted in both directions, and the following stops are currently unavailable: Shandwick Place / Haymarket Station Roseburn Bridge Passengers are advised to […]
Drunk Trio Caught Walking on Closed Gallows Corner Flyover in Romford
Default Heading H1 Three intoxicated men were caught walking across the Gallows Corner flyover in Romford just minutes after it had been officially closed to the public on Monday night (June 23). The men were spotted by Metropolitan Police officers on patrol at approximately 9:23pm, roughly 30 minutes after the closure had taken effect. Two […]
Man Injured in Glass Bottle Assault on Lea Bridge Road
Default Heading H1 Police are appealing for information after a man in his 30s was injured during an assault involving a glass bottle in East London. Officers were called at 3.32pm on Monday, 23 June, to Lea Bridge Road, at the junction with Hitcham Road (E10), following reports of an altercation. Upon arrival, emergency services […]
Urgent Search for Missing 12-Year-Old Mylie Bovell Last Seen in Gravesend
Default Heading H1 Kent Police has launched an urgent appeal to help find 12-year-old Mylie Bovell, who was last seen in Gravesend this afternoon. Mylie, who is from Dartford, was last spotted at around 3:00pm on Tuesday, 24 June, in Royal Pier Road, heading towards Crooked Lane. She is described as white, approximately 4ft 5in […]
Thirty-Two Schoolgirls Rescued After Kayaking Incident at Cullercoats Bay
Default Heading H1 Thirty-two schoolgirls from Ateres High School were dramatically rescued after encountering difficulties while kayaking at Cullercoats Bay on Tuesday afternoon. Multiple lifeboat crews from Tynemouth, Cullercoats, and Blyth launched a rapid response following emergency reports from the scene. All of the girls were safely brought ashore during a coordinated rescue operation. One […]
Sadiq Khan: Climate Change Is the “Defining Challenge of Our Time”
Default Heading H1 Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has described climate change as “the defining challenge of our time,” calling on governments to take stronger, faster action to protect lives and livelihoods. Speaking at a climate summit in Paris, Khan stressed that while national governments often lag behind, it is cities that are leading the […]
Urgent Appeal to Find Missing 15-Year-Old Tracey Webb from Harlow
Default Heading H1 Police are urgently appealing for the public’s help to locate 15-year-old Tracey Webb, who has been missing from Harlow since Friday, 20 June. Officers have been actively pursuing multiple lines of enquiry to trace her whereabouts and are growing increasingly concerned for her safety and wellbeing. Tracey is believed to be […]