ABC News News HomeBushfire which burned closed to home in Langford Beckenham downgradedShare Bushfire which burned closed to home in Langford Beckenham downgradedTopic:Bushfires A firefighter battles a blaze in the south-eastern Perth suburb of Beckenham Link copiedShareShare articleResidents in the south-eastern Perth suburbs of Langford and Beckenham endured an anxious time on Wednesday afternoon as an emergency-level bushfire threatened homes residents were warned to act immediately to survive as the fire approached homes and businesses Authorities said homes to the north of the Canning River Spencer Road and Nicholson Road were under threat A firefighter works to extinguish the blaze The fire alert level was downgraded to watch and act shortly after 4pm with authorities stating that it had been contained No properties are thought to have been lost The fire is burning close to homes in Perth's south-easten suburbs Numerous walking trails off Spencer Road had been closed Perth sweltered under hot conditions on Wednesday with temperatures nearing 40 degrees Celsius The bushfire had been moving in a northerly direction Aerial crews are helping to quell the blaze Perth Airport said some flight departures were delayed due to heavy smoke from the fire Resident Heather Batalin said the fire came right up to the back of her property "I was quite shocked actually," she said "The Canning River runs down the bottom and it started on the other side and jumped the bank and just came up really quickly." The fire came close to Heather Batalin's property said she'd lived at the property for 50 years and it was the worst fire she had experienced There was no significant damage and she thanked firefighters for their efforts I can't thank them enough," she said CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) Contact us using our Enquiry/feedback form The Government of Western Australia acknowledges the traditional custodians throughout Western Australia and their continuing connection to the land We pay our respects to all members of the Aboriginal communities and their cultures; and to Elders both past and present Man charged after machete assault in Beckenham Cannington Detectives have charged a 22-year-old man from Carlisle following an incident that occurred in Beckenham last Sunday it’s alleged that a man armed with a machete assaulted another man in the car park of Mills Park on Brixton Road the man with the machete continued to yell threats at the victim and members of the public in the area The victim was treated in hospital for an injury to his arm The 22-year-old man was charged with aggravated grievous bodily harm and being armed in a manner likely to cause fear He appeared before the Armadale Magistrates Court on Monday but was remanded in custody He is due to appear via video link in the Perth Magistrates Court on Monday As the investigation continues, police detectives are urging anyone who witnessed the incident or has mobile phone or dash-cam footage related to it to contact Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000 or online via crimestopperswa.com.au A 28-year-old Beckenham man has been charged by police following a four-hour pursuit across several southern suburbs last Saturday The incident began at approximately 10:20 am on Leach Highway in Shelley where police allege they attempted to stop the driver of a white Toyota Prado with stolen plates travelling eastbound After the vehicle failed to stop for police the man is said to have travelled through several southern and eastern suburbs frequently driving at excessive speeds and in a dangerous manner Police said they made numerous attempts to stop the vehicle but were unable to do so in a safe manner the man stopped the vehicle outside a residence in Beckenham and was seen running into the yard Police were then able to apprehend the man without incident The 28-year-old has since been charged with several offences including failing to comply with a police direction to stop (aggravated) failing to obey an order given by an officer The man fronted the charges at the Northbridge Magistrates Court on Sunday Public assistance is being sought by Cannington Detectives as they continue their investigation into a burglary that occurred in Queens Park on Saturday an unknown person or persons broke into a garage on George Street and stole a white Suzuki motorcycle As the person(s) were last seen leaving the area on motorbikes police are urging nearby residents to review their CCTV Anyone who believes they have relevant information about the burglary or the whereabouts of the stolen motorcycle is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000 or report online at crimestopperswa.com.au Any footage relating to this incident can be uploaded directly to investigators via the link below: https://wapf.au.evidence.com/axon/community-request/public/091124164663405 Get your Local Examiner Digital Edition straight to your InboxName*Email* Are You a Human RNZ is New Zealand's statutory civil defence lifeline radio broadcaster, providing vital information and updates as they come to hand. 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Roads are under water around the Christchurch suburb of Beckenham but residents are hopeful their homes have not been inundated Waimea Terrace resident Jack Gunn said the whole stretch of road in front of his riverside home was flooded but the water had not made it up the driveway they did not expect floodwater to enter the house His family took precautions before leaving home earlier today "We have a sleepout at the back of the section so we moved everything out of there and up on to shelves and we moved all the cars out on to the street," he said He plans to spend the night at his girlfriend's house The Ōpāwaho/Heathcote River in Beckenham has risen significantly since this morning Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero, a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday A call to consider universal military service was enthusiastically endorsed in the media this week But those backing it seized on stats that also tell a different story Selwyn Huts residents have been asked to evacuate as rivers rise and rain lashes already sodden ground Warnings are covering huge parts of the country Doyleston residents describe the scenes of flooding in the town of a few hundred people Detectives from Cannington’s Rapid High Harm Offender Response Team are seeking the public’s assistance regarding a burglary that occurred in Beckenham between Sunday an unknown person(s) forced entry into a community centre on Brixton Street The stolen quad bike has not yet been found Police are urging anyone with information about this incident or the whereabouts of the outstanding ATV to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report online at crimestopperswa.com.au Information can be provided anonymously if preferred Three juveniles among four arrested in Canning car break-in bust Four people have been charged by Cannington Police following an investigation into multiple thefts from motor vehicles in the suburbs of Bentley police executed a search warrant at an address in Wilson where they allegedly found various stolen items quantities of cannabis and methylamphetamine were located three juvenile males and one adult female were arrested at the home and charged with more than 30 offences Police say inquiries into the matter remain ongoing Cannington District Police said it was unfortunate that there may always be individuals in the community seeking opportunities to commit crimes credit cards and mobile phones,” the post said “We are succeeding in our everyday policing to identify and arrest people engaging in this type of behaviour but there are things the community can do to assist us in lowering crime lock up and don’t leave your valuables in sight.” If you see anything or anyone acting suspicious Izaiah Smith was much-loved a- tributes come in after his tragic death A West Dulwich schoolboy described as “uplifting with an infectious smile charm and kindness” who died last Friday after going swimming in a lake at Beckenham Place Park has been named Fifteen-year old Izaiah Smith was a Year 11 pupil at Kingsdale Foundation School in West Dulwich The teenager’s body was found in Beckenham Place Park at 10:42pm on Friday more than seven hours after police were called to reports that the 15-year old was missing after getting into difficulty in the water Parents and staff at the school have set up fundraising page to raise money for Izaiah’s funeral Izaiah’s family wrote: “It is with profound sorrow that we share the passing of our beloved Izaiah; cherished son “Izaiah had a rare gift for uplifting those around him and unwavering dedication to others made every room brighter striving daily to grow both on and off the field and the joy he brought to every moment and everyone.” the SEDA Football Academy in West London were he was a player posted a touching tribute to Izaiah on Instagram saying: “Izaiah was such a bright light within our programme he greeted everyone with the most adorable smile “His huge character and infectious energy will be deeply missed by us all always showing kindness and consideration to all the coaches and staff at SEDA Academy.” He was also a player at Dorking Wanderers FC who said in a post on X: “We are absolutely devastated to learn of the passing of one of our young footballers – Izaiah Smith “It is of course impossible to find the words to explain what a tragedy this is “Izaiah was a hugely popular and talented young man and will be sorely missed by all that knew him “The club will provide support for all involved in whatever way we possibly can friends and teammates at this incredible difficult time.” the headteacher of Kingsdale wrote: “It is with deepest regret that I write to inform you that late yesterday afternoon one of our popular and much appreciated Year 11 students drowned in the ‘swimming pond’ at Beckenham Place Park including those who were present and tried to save him are receiving specialist support and being comforted. “This tragic and shocking loss will raise many emotions concerns and questions for our entire school We ask that at this time the privacy of the family is respected and they are allowed to grieve in peace.” Beckenham Place Park spans 98 hectares and contains large areas of woodland as well as lakes There is a purpose-built swimming lake with depths of up to 3.5 metres.In a statement said the park had re-opened on Saturday but the lake would remain closed with security in place until further notice We'll never send you spam or share your email address Find out more in our Privacy Policy Please enter your username or email address to reset your password NICK FRIEND AT BECKENHAM: It was fitting in a way that Amanda-Jade Wellington a prime example of the depth that Project Darwin hopes to create County Championship T20 Blast Royal London Cup Heyhoe Flint Trophy Charlotte Edwards Cup Big Bash CPL ILT20 IPL PSL SA20 The Hundred WBBL WPL Fixtures Results Averages Tables GEORGE DOBELL HUW TURBERVILL JAMES COYNE NICK HOWSON NICK FRIEND OSCAR RESS Welcome to www.thecricketer.com - the online home of the world’s oldest cricket magazine opinion and cricket goodness from every corner of our beautiful sport The page you are looking for cannot be found You may have followed a broken or outdated link Bail for Kenwick hit-and-run accused A man from Orange Grove accused of fleeing the scene of a serious crash in Kenwick which has left a cyclist in hospital with life-threatening injuries has been granted bail and is still allowed to drive a 54-year-old man was riding a bicycle across Belmont Road in Kenwick when it’s alleged he was struck by a vehicle The cyclist sustained serious injuries in the crash and was taken by ambulance to Royal Perth Hospital Major Crash Investigators seized a silver Hyundai Getz hatch and arrested 64-year-old Paul Patrick Mulligan in relation to the crash He has been charged with failing to stop and ensure assistance was received after an incident occasioning grievous bodily harm and failing to report an incident occasioning death or grievous bodily harm Mulligan appeared before the Perth Magistrates Court on Monday where he was granted bail as the matter was adjourned to allow him to seek legal advice Investigators are seeking any CCTV, dash-cam, or mobile phone footage of the silver Hyundai Getz being driven in Kenwick and surrounding areas before and after the crash. Footage can be uploaded directly to investigators via this link: https://wapf.au.evidence.com/axon/community-request/public/Kenwickhitandrun Anyone with information about the crash or who saw the silver Hyundai Getz hatch before or after the incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000 or report it online at crimestopperswa.com.au Assailants assault 71-year-old in Kenwick home invasion Armadale Detectives are seeking public assistance after a 71-year-old man was assaulted during a home invasion in Kenwick three unknown individuals approached a residence on Boab Cove and tried to break in through the front door heard the noise and went to the front of the property to call his son the trio followed the victim to the front of the house and physically assaulted him while demanding money The suspects fled on foot with stolen items from the victim’s home was later taken to Armadale Hospital for treatment Anyone who recognises the people pictured in the CCTV footage or has any information related to this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers immediately on 1800 333 000 or report online via crimestopperswa.com.au Motorcyclist killed in Canning Vale collision Major Crash Investigators are seeking information following a fatal collision in Canning Vale on Sunday which resulted in the death of a motorcyclist a black motorcycle travelling south on Nicholson Road and a black sedan heading north on the same road were involved in a collision the motorcycle rider died from their injuries at the scene was taken to Royal Perth Hospital for treatment of injuries received in the crash Any witnesses or individuals with relevant information can also be urged to contact Major Crash investigators by calling Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or reporting information online at crimestopperswa.com.au Dash-cam or mobile phone footage related to the crash can also be uploaded directly to investigators online If you or someone you know has been impacted by a road crash contact Road Trauma Support WA on 1300 004 814 With the assistance of the police air wing Cannington Police have successfully recovered a stolen moped returning the Christmas gift to its grateful owners The recovery came after Cannington Police received multiple reports from the public on Sunday about a stolen moped being driven around the Queens Park area with the assistance of the police air wing coordinated a response and observed the stolen moped where they attempted to intercept the male rider the police helicopter tracked the moped to a different address Strike Force Vulcan officers are seeking public assistance following a suspicious fire at Mills Park in Beckenham on Sunday police were called to a scrub fire at the park near Bickley Road Department of Fire and Emergency Services crews were already on the scene battling the blaze Officers are seeking the identity of a man (pictured) seen carrying a skateboard who was present in the area around the time of the fire He is described as fair-skinned and was wearing a light-coloured hoodie and dark pants Police believe the man pictured may be able to assist with the investigation Anyone who recognises the person in the image or has information regarding this fire is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report the information online at crimestopperswa.com.au Information leading to the identification and conviction of an arsonist could result in a reward of up to $25,000 A 29-year-old man has been charged with two counts of careless driving causing death following an incident on Welshpool Road East earlier this month a silver Ford Falcon sedan and a group of cyclists collided while travelling east on Welshpool Road East near the intersection of Melaleuca Road in Lesmurdie were transported to Royal Perth Hospital by St John WA with serious injuries alleged to have been the driver of the silver Ford Falcon sedan The man is due to appear in court at a later date Investigators are asking anyone with any additional information or CCTV footage related to this crash to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online via crimestopperswa.com.au A man is fighting for life after being battered around the head in a “random” attack outside a Sainsbury’s supermarket in south east London The 43-year-old was attacked outside the branch in Upper Elmers End Road, Beckenham, at around 8.25pm on Sunday Pictures and video from the scene showed a large emergency services response close to Eden Park rail station Officers were scrambled following reports of an assault, the Metropolitan Police said London Ambulance Service treated the victim for head injuries before taking him to a nearby hospital’s major trauma centre the man’s injuries are considered to be life-threatening.” A 29-year-old man arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm remains in police custody The Met said detectives are not seeking anyone else in connection to the incident and enquiries continue In a statement, MP for Beckenham and Penge Liam Conlon said: “Police have said this appears to be a random attack following an altercation He praised police for “their swift response in identifying and apprehending the suspect” adding: “I would like to offer my condolences to the victim’s family and loved ones at this difficult time and have offered my support to them and the police.” The supermarket remained cordoned off on Monday afternoon expressed concern about rising crime levels He is unable to open his shop which remains behind a police cordon on Monday “There’s hardly any security in the Sainsbury’s or cameras on the street They’re nicking the stuff and probably selling it up the road I’ve lost business today but you can’t compare that to someone nearly losing their life Sainsbury’s were approached for comment but it is understood the motive is unconnected to its staff A spokesman said: “Emergency services attended an incident at our Bromley Upper Elmers End Road store on Sunday night “The store is temporarily closed as we continue to support the police with their investigation.” London Ambulance Service added: “We were called at 20.21pm on Sunday, March 16 to reports of an assault on Upper Elmers End Road, Beckenham “We sent resources to the scene, including an ambulance crew, an advanced paramedic and an incident response officer. We also dispatched a trauma team in a car from London’s Air Ambulance “We treated a man at the scene and took him to a major trauma centre by road.” March 16 police were called to Upper Elmers End Road Bromley at 8.24pm following reports of an assault “Police attended the scene alongside the London Ambulance Service and treated a man in his 40s for head injuries before taking him to a nearby hospital 80’s Favourite Festival LET’S ROCK announces a Spectacular line-up for 2025 taking place at BECKENHAM – Place Park on Saturday 2nd August 2025 Mark your calendars for Saturday 2nd August 2025 as this much-loved festival announces a new location of live music With a fabulous line-up of artists to bring you the very best of the 80s and an action-packed day of general 80s madness there is plenty to do for everyone at this Family Friendly Festival family-friendly 80s music festivals since 2009 Don’t miss out on this chance for a retro blast with the very best of the 80s “We are delighted to be announcing Beckenham Place Park for a day of fantastic entertainment for all the family We can’t wait to welcome festival-goers for what will be a memorable day this August.” – Festival Director of Let’s Rock ‘You can expect a full day of 80s hits from a whole host of bands’ – Sunday Mirror ‘Let’s put on a bit of blusher and pretend like the eighties never ended’ – The Times In addition to the incredible music line-up Let’s Rock offers a vibrant selection of independent local vendors offering the best in festival food and drinks ensuring there’s something for every taste and preference Let’s Rock pre-sale tickets go on-sale from Tuesday 29th April @ 10.00am. General sale tickets will be available from Wednesday 30th April @ 10.00am – https://myticket.co.uk/artists/lets-rock Get the latest festival news straight to your inbox: © 2024 TheFestivals | Made in Cymru A Wild Clover Media website | Site map Izaiah Smith was ‘just starting his life’ and greeted everyone ‘with the most adorable smile’ according to his friends and football coaches News | London Tributes have been paid to a teenage boy with “huge character and infectious energy” who died after getting into difficulty in a lake at Beckenham Place Park in south-east London was “just starting his life” while coaches at the football academy Izaiah played for described how he would greet everyone “with the most adorable smile” Officers and paramedics were called to Beckenham Place Park in Lewisham shortly after 3pm on Friday The Metropolitan Police said on Saturday that the search for the 15-year-old had been stopped after he was found on Friday night Specialist diving teams, ambulance crews and firefighters assisted in the search, Scotland Yard said Izaiah’s family have been made aware and are being supported describing him as “hugely popular” and “talented” “We are absolutely devastated to learn of the passing of one of our young footballers - Izaiah Smith It is of course impossible to find the words to explain what a tragedy this is,” the post said “Izaiah was a hugely popular and talented young man and will be sorely missed by all that knew him The club will provide support for all involved in whatever way we possibly can “In the meantime all of our thoughts are with his family friends and teammates at this incredibly difficult time.” Friends have taken to social media to pay tribute to Izaiah and a bright spirit who could light up any room.” Football club pays tribute to boy who died after getting into difficulty in lake who died after getting into difficulty in London park lake is named How Give Your Best aims to solve clothing poverty in the UK Another tribute read: “We just can’t believe it Sending love to his family during this unimaginable time.” a west London football academy where the teenager played said it would “forever cherish the memories we shared with Izaiah” the football academy said: “It is with the heaviest of hearts that SEDA Academy mourns the loss of our beloved U16s player “We are absolutely heartbroken by this news Izaiah was such a bright light within our programme “His huge character and infectious energy will be deeply missed by us all always showing kindness and consideration to all the coaches and staff at SEDA Academy.” Lewisham Council said it was reopened on Saturday but the lake would remain closed with security in place until further notice “We are working closely with the police in order that their investigation establishes the full facts of what’s happened,” the council added The Met said: “A boy was recovered from the lake at around 10.42pm on Friday “He was taken to hospital where he was sadly pronounced dead “His death is being treated as unexpected but not believed to be suspicious.” The London Fire Brigade said: “We were called to reports of one person in the water at Beckenham Place Park lake “Five fire engines and around 35 firefighters from Woodside, Lewisham and Euston fire stations attended the scene.” On Monday, 11-year-old Kaliyah Coa went missing in the River Thames near Barge House Causeway in east London These incidents have heightened public concern about open water safety, particularly as warm spring weather draws more people to outdoor swimming spots Figures from the Royal Lifesaving Society revealed that the number of child drowning deaths in England doubled in four years David Beckham’s 50th birthday bash in London 'shut down' by council over noise complaints David Beckham’s 50th birthday bash 'shut down' over noise complaints VE Day 2025 flypast and parade LIVE: King Charles joined by senior royals on Palace balcony to watch aircraft King joined by senior royals on Palace balcony to watch VE Day flypast UK tourists face major travel shake-up as Dubai airport set to close Revealed: The real reason Brooklyn Beckham snubbed dad David’s 50th birthday amid family feud Revealed: Why Brooklyn Beckham snubbed dad David’s 50th birthday Iranian terror attack 'hours from being launched' before being foiled by police Terror attack on UK soil 'hours away' before being foiled by police A scheme to build tower blocks up to seven storeys high in Beckenham have been hit by over 50 complaints with local residents calling the plans “intimidating and overpowering” Riverside Regeneration and Countryside Partnerships have sent plans to Bromley council for 275 new homes in Calverley Close with blocks ranging between three and seven storeys tall 65 per cent are planned to be “affordable” The new development will include nine blocks and 20 townhouses and involves knocking down the five existing blocks on the site to create 179 affordable homes Plans for the project say the existing estate is “ageing overcrowded” and “no longer fit for purpose” A neighbour to the site said the height of the new buildings would put locals in “almost perpetual” darkness He said: “I know this was raised by concerned residents and was handwaved and dismissed by sneering members of the development team Council documents said that letters notifying neighbours of the plans were sent to 858 addresses surrounding the site last August This came alongside a notice on the site and an initial three-week consultation followed by another round of letters and two weeks of consultation last month Locals have also voiced concerns over how long it will take to build the new homes with council documents saying the construction will last 10 years One resident called the time frame “ludicrous” The neighbour said: “To put in place such a time scale a tenth of a century without accounting for the impact on residents the inconvenience would be astronomical and has not been considered at all.” Countryside Partnerships and Riverside said: “Our initial proposals were subject to a design review with an independent panel of experts and following a public consultation in 2021 we reduced the number of new private homes and the building heights by up to two storeys the council and the local community to take as many views as possible into account and our proposed scheme includes enhanced open spaces new cycle parking provision and car parking spaces with active charging points.” Comments have also been made in support of the plans One neighbour said: “Beckenham (and Bromley as a whole) is in need of more and better affordable homes and I believe this redevelopment will bring genuinely affordable and quality housing for current Beckenham residents.” Another resident said they had been a tenant in the estate since 1988 and were looking forward to moving into a brand new flat A spokesman for the developers said: “We believe the proposals to redevelop Calverley Close will benefit the residents on the estate as well as the local area The proposals will address overcrowding for many of the estate’s existing households and 96 additional homes to meet the needs of the local area “We are pleased that Bromley council’s planning officers have recommended the application for approval saying that the proposals ‘respond well to the surrounding context’ ‘would not give rise to any significant overlooking or loss of privacy’ and ‘would not result in unacceptable impacts on highway safety’.” A Bromley council spokesman said: “The application will be determined at Development Control Committee with the published committee report setting out the officer recommendation for this decision.” Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Stella has become so well known in Beckenham for her travels which average about four to six miles per day that some locals have described her as a “national treasure” fire station and pharmacy are just some of the places Stella visits 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Breaking crime updates and news from the courts Thank you for subscribing!We have more newsletters A man has been charged with murder after another man died following an assault in Beckenham Police were called to Upper Elmers End Road at just before 8.30pm on Sunday He was treated at the scene by paramedics before being taken to hospital Croydon has now been charged with murder following Mr Clark's death He appeared before the Old Bailey on Tuesday (March 25) and was remanded into custody Mr Clark's relatives are being supported by specialist officers The Met Police said: "The charge follows an assault that took place on Upper Elmers End Road at 8.24hrs on Sunday Police attended the scene alongside the London Ambulance Service who treated Andrew Clark for head injuries despite the efforts of the emergency services Andrew died on Wednesday Williams will next appear at the Old Bailey on June 10 Get more news from KentLive straight to your inbox for free HERE. Exclusive: Labour calls on firm to urgently test treatment works after dozens in south-east London experience vomiting and diarrhoea Steve Reed, Labour’s shadow environment secretary, has urged Thames Water to “get a grip” and test treatment works “urgently” after it emerged over the weekend that the company had tested the water at only one property Over the last two weeks, dozens of people in Beckenham, south-east London, have reported becoming unwell with diarrhoea and vomiting. The symptoms in most cases have lasted for an unusually long time – up to two weeks. They have also been severe, with multiple people hospitalised, including an eight-year-old boy. Last Wednesday, Thames Water tested the water at the property of one person who had become unwell; the results came back clear. Since then others who are unwell in Beckenham have asked for a test. Thames initially said that since its initial tests came back clear, it did not need to conduct further tests. Thames has also not tested the wider supply or the treatment facilities specifically as a result of this suspected outbreak. Read moreSyreeta Brown lives in Beckenham and her family has been unwell with diarrhoea and vomiting She and her daughter experienced mild symptoms but her eight-year-old son has been severely unwell for 12 days and was briefly hospitalised Thames Water rebuffed her requests to test her water Thames sent a technician to take samples from her tap on Monday “Thames Water’s response has felt very dismissive,” she said “We’ve got two kids so of course we have dealt with diarrhoea and vomiting over the years but this was just not normal We went to hospital after I went downstairs to discover he threw up he was lying in it and couldn’t call for help through which operators told her not to worry and refused to test her tap water because they had already tested one property in the area She said: “When I had seen that they tested only one property I thought why would you test just one property Others who live in the area have said they have found it difficult to get a response from Thames Water when they have suffered from illness and asked for a test be honest with the public and test treatment works in the area urgently.” Speaking about the sewage scandal more broadly, Reed said that a Labour government would put the water companies under tough special measures “We will give the regulator new powers so law-breaking water bosses face criminal charges and block their multimillion pound bonuses until they clean up their toxic filth.” The Drinking Water Inspectorate has urged water companies to test thoroughly when asked to do so by customers and told concerned people to contact them if their provider is not testing sufficiently A DWI spokesperson said: “Water companies are required to adhere to the water supply (water quality) regulations 2016 These regulations include statutory responsibilities for sampling drinking water investigating concerns identified in the water supply system and reporting to the Drinking Water Inspectorate This includes a requirement for water companies to investigate and take steps to determine if and why water quality is or is not meeting the specified requirements If consumers are not satisfied with the response provided by their water company they can contact the Drinking Water Inspectorate who will investigate the company response as a complaint.” The UK Health Security Agency confirmed it was monitoring connections between people complaining of illnesses locally but that it had not so far found enough evidence to put out an alert Free newsletterGet the day’s headlines and highlights emailed direct to you every morning Scientists said the reported symptoms sounded like cryptosporidium but that there could be other reasons for the symptoms a medicine professor from the University of East Anglia vomiting does occur but is not usually pronounced There is a lot of crypto around at present but the characteristic feature is bloating and flatulence Salmonella infections can last quite some time as well people may have a fever and may or may not report abdominal pain.” professor of medical microbiology at the University of Oxford added: “This will be food-/water-borne outbreak and is likely to have come from a common source Should be easy to track down with decent retrospective epidemiology data and microbiology.” This month, unsafe drinking water led to more than 100 cases of cryptosporidium in the Brixham area of Devon About 17,000 households and businesses were told by South West Water not to use their tap water for drinking without boiling and cooling it first after cryptosporidium was detected in the water supply A Thames Water spokesperson confirmed there has been no specific testing of the treatment centres or local works as a result of the concerns from customers but added that more tap tests have been done They said: “We can confirm there are no water quality concerns in the central Sydenham water zone We take all customer complaints of illness very seriously and have processes in place for investigating any contacts from customers “Our technicians have collected samples from a number of properties as part of our process Initial on-site testing has not indicated any aesthetic [taste Samples were also collected for laboratory analysis and of the results we have received back A park in south London has been evacuated as police search for a teenage boy who went missing after swimming in a lake The Met confirmed that officers were called just after 3pm on Friday to reports that a boy The boy’s next of kin has been informed and is currently being supported by specialist officers London Fire Brigade and London Ambulance Service Teams from Lewisham Council are also supporting officers on site as the search continues into Friday evening 5.20pm: We are aware of a serious incident at Beckenham Place Park Council staff are supporting the Police on site emergency services were seen searching the water with raft boats this afternoon A spokesperson for Met Police said: "Police were called at 15:08hrs on Friday "A 16-year-old boy is believed to have got into difficulty in the water and is now missing "Emergency services are currently co-ordinating a search "The next of kin has been informed and are currently being supported by specialist officers The park has been evacuated to facilitate the search." A London Ambulance Service spokesperson said: "We were called at 3.02pm this afternoon to reports of a person in the water an incident response officer and members of our hazardous area response team "We are still at the scene working alongside our emergency services partners." 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