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Ten fire engines and around 70 firefighters are tackling a fire at a warehouse on St Thomas Road in Belvedere.
Part of a mezzanine floor is alight.
The Brigade's Control Officers took the first call to the fire at 1417 and mobilised crews from Erith, Plumstead, East Greenwich, Greenwich, Sidcup and surrounding fire stations to the scene.
The cause of the fire is not known at this time.
Source: LFB (20 Mar 2026)
With fuel prices on the rise across the UK, it pays to check the local rates before you head to the forecourt. Even a few pence difference per litre can add up to a significant saving on a full tank.
To make sure you aren’t overpaying, you can use the Fuel Finder website to compare live prices in your immediate area. It is a quick and simple way to see which supermarket or independent station is offering the best deal today.
Whether you drive a traditional combustion engine or have made the switch to electric, Fuel Finder has you covered. The platform allows you to search for:
Petrol & Diesel: Compare standard E10 petrol, B7 diesel, and premium high-performance fuels.
EV Charging Sites: Locate charging points across the UK, including rapid and fast chargers, to plan your stops efficiently.
You can search with confidence knowing the fuel information is based on the official UK Government Fuel Finder scheme. Since February 2026, UK fuel retailers have been legally required to report their price changes to a central government database within 30 minutes of any update.
While the government provides this data feed, they do not run their own consumer app. Instead, they make it available to independent sites like fuel-finder.uk to ensure drivers have easy access to official accuracy and national coverage from thousands of stations and charging points nationwide.
You can find more information about the underlying data and the mandatory reporting scheme here:
Find the cheapest fuel or nearest charging point in your area now at
Further information:
National Trading Standards has issued a warning regarding a sophisticated new wave of fraud involving AI voice cloning. Criminals are now using advanced technology to mimic victims' voices to bypass security checks and set up unauthorised direct debits.
How the scam works:
The 'Lifestyle Survey': It often begins with a seemingly harmless phone call asking for your opinions or personal details.
Data Harvesting: These calls are designed to capture your personal information and, crucially, recordings of your voice.
The Clone: Scammers use AI to create a digital replica of your voice. This "clone" is then used to simulate your consent during calls with banks or utility companies to authorise payments.
How to stay safe:
Be wary of unexpected calls: Even if a survey seems innocent, be cautious about sharing any personal or financial details.
Monitor your bank statements: Regularly check for any direct debits or payments you don’t recognise.
Talk to your circles: Ensure friends and family—particularly those who may be more vulnerable—are aware of these new tactics.
If you suspect you have been targeted, report it to Action Fraud or contact your bank immediately. For more information on staying safe from scams, visit the
Available for free on the Apple App Store and the Google Play store, the Friends Against Scams App puts scam prevention tools in the palm of your hand.
Complete the Friends Against Scams interactive training to ensure that you are scam aware, check suspicious websites or if you've received a scam using the built in Scams Checker tool from Ask Silver.
Scan the QR code to download, search 'Friends Against Scams' on your respective app store, or click these links here:
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You can help spread the word by using our social media assets for the launch, downloadable here.
Fraud cases surged to unprecedented highs in 2025, with artificial
intelligence (AI) making it quicker and easier than ever for criminals
to steal our cash and personal data.
More than half of cases were identity fraud, in which an innocent
person's personal details are used to obtain services such as a bank
account, mobile phone contract, credit or insurance. Find out about the latest fraud threats and what you can do to stay safe in 2026
Source: Which? (17 Mar 2026)
With the current travel disruption due to the war in the Middle East,
and as we head towards the Easter period, holidaymakers should be aware
of opportunistic scammers hoping to catch you out.
Scammers are quick to hop on trends to make their schemes more convincing. Take a look at three scams that you are likely to come across if you're planning to travel in the coming weeks.
Source: Which? (18 Mar 2026)
We spoke to Ann, who searched online for her airline's phone number, but
clicked on a result that connected her to a scammer. The fraudster
claimed her flight was at risk of cancellation over 'airport taxes',
pressuring her into a £370 card payment, only for the confirmation to
come from a suspicious third party.
This is how scammers exploit search ads. Read
how Ann fought for a refund and get our expert tips on checking company
details to protect yourself from online search scams.
Source: Which? (19 Mar 2026)
