Lee Care Home Rated Good After Chainsaw Attack Sentencing
Cray Allen, a resident at Lee Care Home Rated Good After Chainsaw Attack Sentencing was convicted of attempted murder for a brutal chainsaw attack on a fellow resident on 13 June last year. The victim suffered injuries to her hands, arms and face but survived after another resident intervened. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspected […]
Son Charged with Murder of Father Found Unconscious in Eltham
Warren White, 36, has been charged with the murder of his father, also named Warren White, after the elder man was found unconscious in Rennets Wood Road, Eltham. The victim, in his 70s, was discovered unresponsive on the morning of March 16 and died in the hospital two days later. Critical Discovery The elderly […]
Technology Boss Jailed for Child Sexual Assault in Erith Case
Sumesh Puthiyaveetil, a former technology executive from Erith now living in St Albans, was sentenced to three years in prison at Woolwich Crown Court on May 1 after pleading guilty to sexually assaulting a child under 13 a decade ago. The victim’s repeated attempts to disclose the abuse were initially dismissed by adults, prolonging the […]
Two Women Die After Dinghy Technical Failure Near French Coast carrying 82 People
French authorities reported a dinghy carrying 82 people left Neufchâtel-Hardelot shortly after 1:30am on May 3 but suffered a technical failure at sea, causing it to drift and run aground on the French shoreline. Emergency crews found the bodies of two women in their 20s, believed to be Sudanese, while 17 migrants were rescued, and […]
New Law Boosts Pet Ownership Rights for Renters Across England
From today, tenants in England’s private rental sector can legally request to keep pets without unfair refusal from landlords, under the new Renters Rights Act. This landmark legislation promises to transform pet ownership and ease pressure on animal centres facing capacity crises, says the RSPCA. Historic Shift For Renters Previously, landlords could impose blanket bans […]
Lorry Driver Arrested After Cyclist Dies in Kennington Park Road London
A lorry driver has been arrested after a woman cyclist in her 20s died in a tragic incident on Kennington Park Road, south east London. The collision happened at around 11am on April 29, with emergency crews responding promptly. Despite efforts, the cyclist was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver, a man in […]
Bexley Homeowners Scammed Out Of £245K By Cowboy Roofers
At Woolwich Crown Court, Glyn Walters, 60, from North London, was linked to a roofing scam that fleeced ordinary homeowners in Bexley, Greenwich, Sutton and Croydon of almost £245,000. Between March and September 2021, victims paid for roof repairs that were either never done or completed to a shoddy standard. Walters lent his name to […]
Goslings Killed After Disturbing Attacks in Sidcup’s Lamorbey Park
Three goslings have died following what local leaders describe as “unacceptable behaviour” in Sidcup’s Lamorbey Park, sparking community concern on Monday, April 27. Sidcup Partners BID revealed that one adult goose is missing after incidents that have left the area shaken. Professor Randall Whittaker, principal of Rose Bruford College, called the situation “distressing” and highlighted […]
Bromley Police Officer Fired Over Theft of £160 Trainers Parcel
PC Daniel Betts, a Metropolitan Police officer based in Bromley, was dismissed after being arrested on suspicion of stealing a parcel containing £160 trainers. The incident took place in Biggin Hill on December 22 last year during a neighbour dispute. The misconduct hearing on March 6 revealed details of Betts’ handling of the parcel, raising […]
Motorcyclist Seriously Injured in A2 Crash Near Bluewater
A motorcyclist sustained serious injuries in a collision with a car on the A2 coastbound near Bean, close to Bluewater, this Monday evening. Kent Police and paramedics responded to the incident at 5.45pm on 27 April 2026, with emergency services currently treating the injured rider. Road Closure Delays The A2 remains closed between the Bean […]
Man Arrested After Car Crash Hospitalises Woman and Three Children in East Dulwich
Police were called to East Dulwich Grove in south east London at 12.20am on Sunday, April 26, following a two-car crash that left a woman and three children injured. The Metropolitan Police confirmed the male driver of one vehicle was arrested on suspicion of drink driving and taken to hospital in stable condition. None of […]
Train Disruption Hits South East London Overground Services
Commuters travelling on the London Overground between New Cross Gate and Crystal Palace or West Croydon faced significant disruption on April 25 following signalling issues in south east London. The problem, first reported at 2.40pm, caused cancelled services and delays up to 20 minutes, with disruption expected until around 6pm, Transport for London (TfL) […]
