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The Sun
22-07-2025
- General
- The Sun
Dozens of firefighters called to battle blaze ripping through building as locals warned ‘keep windows closed'
A MASSIVE fire erupted at a building under renovation in Sidcup - with Londoners being told to shut their windows following the huge blaze. The entire ground floor, first floor and roof of a shop with flats above it on Blackfen Road were engulfed by a terrifying inferno, London Fire Brigade confirmed. 3 3 3 Emergency services rushed 12 fire engines and around 80 firefighters to the scene to combat the fire which sent a huge plume of smoke into the sky. Flames also reportedly tore through part of a neighbouring roof. Station Commander Steve Howlett said: "This is a very visible fire which is producing a significant amount of smoke in the area." He warned: "Please keep your windows and doors closed if you live or work in the vicinity. "We have one of our 32-metre turntable ladders being used as a water tower at the incident, to help tackle flames from height." The Fire Brigade said that the flaming property's "first floor collapsed". And they confirmed that there had been no reported injuries. They service said: "The Brigade's Control Officers took nearly 30 calls to the fire and mobilised crews from Eltham, Lee Green, Sidcup, East Greenwich and surrounding fire stations to the scene. "The fire was under control by 16:39." The cause of the fire is also under investigation, they added. The commander said: "Blackfen Road is currently closed and some bus routes will be affected. "Please avoid the area while we work to make the scene safe." is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video.
Yahoo
22-07-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Public urged to 'avoid the area' as smoke billows from building fire in Sidcup
People are being urged to avoid Blackfen Road in Sidcup as around 60 firefighters battle a large fire at a building under renovation. Eight fire engines were sent to the scene after flames engulfed a shop with flats above at 1.10pm today (July 22). The entire ground floor, first floor, and roof are alight, and part of the roof of a neighbouring building has also caught fire. Station Commander Steve Howlett, who is at the scene, said: 'This is a very visible fire which is producing a significant amount of smoke in the area. READ MORE: LIVE updates as major fire breaks out at house under renovation in Sidcup "Please keep your windows and doors closed if you live or work in the vicinity.' A 32-metre turntable ladder is being used as a water tower to tackle the flames from above. Blackfen Road has been closed and some local bus routes are affected. Crews from Eltham, Lee Green, Sidcup, East Greenwich and other surrounding fire stations are responding after the brigade received nearly 30 emergency calls. The cause of the fire is not yet known.
Times
07-07-2025
- Sport
- Times
Unknown Brit Joe Blackmore keeping pace with Tour de France leaders
I watched the finish of the third stage on an iPhone about 500 metres from the end on Rue de la Cunette in Dunkirk. It was a bunch sprint, and a good one as it turned out, Tim Merlier just edging out Jonathan Milan. Instead of being there to see it live, I waited by the team buses to see what Joe Blackmore looks like. Admit it, you are thinking, 'Joe who?' Take a look at the general classification after three stages. Blackmore, a 22-year-old in his first Tour, sits in seventh place, 41 seconds behind race leader Mathieu van der Poel. From Sidcup in southeast London, Blackmore learnt to ride on the track at Herne Hill and became a reasonably accomplished mountain biker and gravel racer. He also did a bit of road racing. A decent rider for sure but not seen by anyone, except perhaps himself, as a future star.
Yahoo
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Sidcup school to host concert celebrating 15 years of nurturing young talent
A school is set to host an anniversary concert to celebrate 15 years of nurturing young musical talent. Hurstmere School in Sidcup will host the concert on Tuesday, July 8, to celebrate both past and present musicians from StudioFix, the school's student record label. The event will put a spotlight on the success of various bands, solo artists, and the school's award-winning choir, Harmony Army. StudioFix has seen its students evolve into performers at major UK venues like the Royal Albert Hall, and even winners on national competition platforms. Notable alumni include Zach Loizou, Tom Monks, Robert Taylor, Jamie Moreland, and The Gas Tanks, the latter having supported Madness after forming at Hurstmere. Andy Gilbert, StudioFix's music teacher and the programme's founder, said: "We want to ensure the next generation of musicians at Hurstmere have the same experiences moving forward." He added that all funds raised from the concert will be channelled back into the school's music department. Tickets for the event are available for purchase via Eventbrite, with early bookings recommended. The school said: "This is more than a concert — it's a celebration of 15 years of passion, creativity, and community spirit."
BBC News
20-06-2025
- BBC News
Man stopped in Balsall Common jailed over £3.8m cocaine discovery
A man has been jailed after Class A drugs with a street value of almost £4m was seized from his car and Byrd, 50, was arrested after being stopped by traffic officers in Kenilworth Road, Balsall Common, on 14 March. It led to the discovery of more than 25kg (55lbs) of cocaine, with a street value of approximately £3.8m, in his car and home, West Midlands Police said. He admitted couriering Class A drugs between the West Midlands and London over a three-month period. At Birmingham Crown Court, he pleaded guilty to conspiring to supply the Class A drugs. Byrd was jailed for 12 years, nine months at the court on 13 June. As a result of the drugs being found in his car, further searches were carried out at his home address in Sidcup, Bexley, where further drugs were found along with cash. He admitted making multiple trips to courier drugs for an organised crime group, officers said. Follow BBC Birmingham on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
