Thousands Without Water in Kent; Emergency Bottle Stations Experience Long Queues Amid Heatwave
More than 18,000 homes across Kent have faced water supply issues during the bank holiday heatwave, with long queues forming at emergency bottled water stations as residents struggle with outages.
Domestic Abuse Victim Speaks Out Following Partner’s Community Order
Ashford police uncovered months of hidden domestic abuse after CCTV footage revealed Spencer Dean repeatedly attacking his partner, Marie, inside their Kent home. Despite the evidence, Dean received a community order, prompting the victim to speak out.
Major Search Launched for Missing Boxer Reported in Water Near Northfleet
Kent Police and emergency services are conducting an extensive search near Northfleet after a well-known local boxer was reported missing in the water on 27 May 2026.
Woman Found Deceased at Residence Under Investigation by Police
Two men and a woman remain in custody as the Met Police investigate the death of a 53-year-old woman in Furze Road, Thornton Heath, Croydon. Officers are working to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident.
Emergency Services Respond to Incident at Northfleet Lake
Emergency services including police, paramedics, fire crews, and scuba divers responded to a serious incident at a lake near Black Eagle Drive in Northfleet on May 27. The nature of the incident remains unconfirmed as authorities continue their work.
Woman Injured After Sign Thrown During Assault
Southampton police seek witnesses after a woman was injured by a thrown ‘wet floor’ sign in a city centre assault on 16 May. Three teenage boys are believed to be involved.
Human Remains Identified Near A617 Following Police Search
Nottinghamshire Police have identified human remains found near the A617 Rainworth Bypass on 23 May. The family has been informed and is receiving support as investigations continue.
Man Charged Following £20,000 Drug Seizure in Trowbridge
Christopher Mounty has been charged with possession with intent to supply following the seizure of £20,000 worth of Class A drugs in Trowbridge on 21 May. Wiltshire Police conducted two simultaneous raids leading to the arrest.
Two Men Charged Following £1m Cocaine Seizure
Kent police arrested two men and seized nearly 50kg of cocaine worth over £1 million near Hythe on 21 May 2026. The suspects have been charged with importation offences and are due to appear at Canterbury Crown Court.
Twelve-Year-Old Boy Among Seven Children Drowned During Heatwave
Junior Slater, 12, tragically drowned in the River Ribble at Ribchester, one of seven young people who lost their lives during the UK and Ireland’s record-breaking May heatwave. Emergency services continue searches amid ongoing water safety concerns.
Sex Offender Salman Yousaf Sentenced for Night Tube Attacks
Salman Yousaf has been sentenced to over four years in prison for sexually assaulting women on London’s Night Tube. The British Transport Police and Metropolitan Police Service linked him to nine offences between 2017 and 2021.
Woman Pleads Guilty in Fatal XL Bully Dog Attack
Kelcie Reed, 24, from Bristol, has pleaded guilty to dangerous control of a dog causing death after her cousin died in a fatal XL Bully dog attack in Withywood in February 2025.
