In East London, a child has died after a house caught on fire, according to a statement from the London Fire Brigade (LFB). The fire spread across the ground and first floors of a row house situated on Napier Road in East Ham. The fire brigade said 40 firefighters were deployed to tackle the blaze,… Continue reading East Ham: Child dies and five hospitalised in house fire
Author: Dave Carter
Family devastated after crossbow attack – John Hunt
John Hunt, a racing commentator for the BBC, and his daughter Amy have expressed their grief over the loss of three loved ones in a crossbow attack at their family home in Bushey, Hertfordshire. Carol Hunt, 61, and her daughters, Hannah, 28, and Louise, 25, were all killed in the attack on Tuesday evening. A… Continue reading Family devastated after crossbow attack – John Hunt
Graziano Di Prima to leave Strictly Come Dancing
After multiple seasons on Strictly Come Dancing, professional dancer Graziano Di Prima has announced his departure from the show. In an Instagram statement, Di Prima expressed regret over the circumstances that led to his exit and admitted that his drive to win may have impacted his training regimen. Di Prima’s departure was confirmed by a… Continue reading Graziano Di Prima to leave Strictly Come Dancing
Eurotunnel LeShuttle: Delays at Folkestone terminal
Travellers using Eurotunnel LeShuttle to reach various European countries have been warned of delays at the UK terminal. In Folkestone, check-in went through a delay of 90 minutes and an additional 30-minute delay at border control on Saturday morning. Eurotunnel has offered an apology for the extended wait and informed travellers that if they missed… Continue reading Eurotunnel LeShuttle: Delays at Folkestone terminal
Dar Disku announce debut album, set for release this September
Dar Disku has announced the release of their self-titled debut album, which will be available in September on Soundway Records. Their lead single “Dbayli,” featuring Yacine Elkhaldi, aims to combine the musical traditions of the SWANA region with current electronic sounds, hip hop, psychedelia and more. The track was the first to be recorded during… Continue reading Dar Disku announce debut album, set for release this September
Hilit Kolet releases ‘Snap Talk’ EP via Rekids
London-based DJ Hilit Kolet has released her EP “Snap Talk” via record label Rekids. The two-track EP features a blend of house and techno with Brazilian baile funk rhythms, which pays tribute to her time as a samba dancer. The lead track of the EP, titled “Snap Talk”, features spoken-word vocals from fellow Rekids artist… Continue reading Hilit Kolet releases ‘Snap Talk’ EP via Rekids
Wimbledon: Kate to attend men's final
Kensington Palace announced that the Princess of Wales will be attending the Wimbledon men’s final this Sunday. This is only her second public appearance since her cancer diagnosis and abdominal surgery earlier this year. She previously attended Trooping the Colour last month, which was her first public engagement since falling ill. During the men’s singles… Continue reading Wimbledon: Kate to attend men's final
Gravesend: Teenager charged after Gurdwara attack
A 17-year-old boy is facing multiple charges from Kent Police after a disturbance at the Sri Guru Nanak Darbar Gurdwara on Thursday. The incident, which also saw two women assaulted outside the building, led police to the scene at 8:10 PM BST. A local teenager was arrested, and police recovered a bladed weapon that was… Continue reading Gravesend: Teenager charged after Gurdwara attack
Medical cannabis: London clinics see rise in patients
The use of medical cannabis to treat chronic pain and mental health conditions has seen a significant rise, according to reports. Private cannabis clinics, like Mamedica in Westminster, have seen a tenfold increase in patients, up from 250 to 2,750 due to “insufficient” treatments provided by the NHS. A majority of patients are taking medical… Continue reading Medical cannabis: London clinics see rise in patients
RNLI Cromer crew called to sea rescue near Cromer Pier, Norfolk
In a harrowing incident, a male individual was caught in a riptide and swept out to sea. Fortunately, swimmers nearby were able to come to his rescue and help him back to safety. The incident took place near Cromer Pier in Norfolk, with the group managing to make it back to shore but were described… Continue reading RNLI Cromer crew called to sea rescue near Cromer Pier, Norfolk