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BBC News
6 hours ago
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Alvaston explosion: Council cancels parking fines on blast street
Derby City Council has apologised for "mistakenly" handing out parking fines to residents who parked on double yellow lines during work to demolish houses affeced by a suspected gas Friday, several residents in Eden Street who had shifted their cars to the London Road end of the street during "complex demolition work" following the blast on 11 June found they had received penalty charge council said the tickets had been issued because a low loader, which was on site to remove an excavator, had been blocked in by vehicles parked on double yellow authority said any issued tickets had now been cancelled. Among the vehicles issued with parking tickets was a van belonging to gas distribution company Cadent, which had been parked on double yellow lines while staff worked at the Eden Street resident who lived directly opposite the explosion said she was unhappy with the council's approach."I park here because I am not able to park outside of my house due to the construction works closing that part of the road," she said."I have nowhere else to park on the street, so I think it's disgusting I have been fined." A Derby City Council spokesperson said: "We understand that this has been a difficult and stressful period for the community, and we apologise for any additional frustration caused this morning when a small number of parking tickets were mistakenly issued."We apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused and appreciate residents' patience and understanding throughout."Derby City Council, together with our partners, have worked under very challenging conditions to reopen the road as quickly and safely as possible for all residents."We kindly remind everyone of the importance of respecting parking restrictions, especially while contract vehicles remain onsite, to help ensure ongoing safety and progress."
BBC News
3 days ago
- BBC News
Woman stabbed to death before gas explosion named by police
A woman found stabbed to death inside a house following a gas explosion in north-east London has been named as Annabel Met Police and London Fire Brigade were called to reports of a blast with a person trapped inside at a terraced house on Dumont Road, Stoke Newington, just before 05:00 BST. The woman, 46, was pronounced dead at the scene.A 44-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder was taken to hospital with slash wounds. This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the fullest can receive Breaking News on a smartphone or tablet via the BBC News App. You can also follow @BBCBreaking on X to get the latest alerts.
The Independent
3 days ago
- The Independent
Charity boss found stabbed to death in house after gas explosion pictured
The woman found stabbed to death in a home in north London following a gas explosion has been named by police as Annabel Rook.
Times
3 days ago
- Times
Mother, Annabel Rook, fatally stabbed before gas explosion
A mother feared murdered inside her London house before a suspected gas explosion can be identified as a dedicated community worker. Annabel Rook, 46, was found fatally stabbed inside a house in Dumont Road, Stoke Newington, northeast London, just before 5am on Tuesday. Scotland Yard detectives are investigating after the mother of two suffered catastrophic stab wounds before the gas explosion rocked the affluent neighbourhood. She died at the scene. The Metropolitan Police said a 44-year-old man was later arrested on suspicion of murder. LILY SHANAGHER/PA The man was taken to hospital to be treated for non life-threatening slash wounds. Two children, aged nine and seven, were taken to hospital but they were not believed to have been inside the property at the time of the explosion. Friends paid tribute to Rook, who co-founded Mamasuze, an arts project for vulnerable people including women and children who are survivors of forced displacement and gender-based violence. 'Theatre for social change really works,' she recently wrote online. 'I have been working with marginalised and displaced people for over 20 years. 'I believe the ability to play and create should be a fundamental human right and in my work I aim to enable people to be creative and help them find their voice. 'We build a strong community through offering diverse workshops in different art forms that nurture creativity, foster social connections and rebuild confidence and identity. 'Helping women to build a more positive future for themselves and their families.' Neighbours told of their shock after the explosion tore through the two-storey terraced house with a loud bang before the sound of glass shattering was heard. Halil Youdjel said: 'There's no chance you couldn't hear it. There was suddenly a bang and screaming and shouting. Then I looked out the window and saw glass everywhere.' Another added: 'It woke me up at about 5am this morning. It sounded like something dropping. There was an impact and then rubble falling. I think I heard a faint voice too. 'It didn't sound like an explosion, more like a wall coming down.' Six fire engines and 40 firefighters were called to the two-storey terraced house shortly before 5am on Tuesday. Police and paramedics were also called to the property in the borough of Hackney. SWNS Residents described hearing a bang and the sound of glass shattering. One man, who did not wish to be named, said he heard a crash 'like somebody dropped a massive glass cabinet from a crane'. He added: 'I looked out and saw panes of glass on the floor. You could tell it wasn't a car window. Eventually, I noticed the beam on the bay window was missing and could see some mild smoke coming out of the back. There was a guy rushing around, very distraught. He went round the back.' A 76-year-old neighbour said: 'I was asleep upstairs and heard a sudden bang then I saw all the glass on the floor. I was worried. Everybody on the street came out in their pyjamas.' Another neighbour said: 'I'm pretty sure it was two bangs I heard. There was lots of glass shattering. I knew it wasn't a car crashing because it sounded like lots of glasses had been smashed.' Police and the London Fire Brigade are investigating the cause of the explosion, which was brought under control by firefighters in about 40 minutes. SWNS LILY SHANAGHER/PA A fire brigade spokesman said: 'Sadly, one woman was pronounced dead at the scene. One man was also found at the property suffering injuries.' Darren McTernan, the fire station commander, added: 'Motorists and pedestrians are advised to avoid the area for most of this morning while investigations into the cause of this incident are carried out. There are road closures in place on Stoke Newington Church Street from the junction of the A10 to Defoe Road. Residents should also note that Kersley Road is completely shut at this time.'
The Independent
3 days ago
- The Independent
Woman found fatally stabbed in house after gas explosion
A woman has died after being found with stab wounds inside a house where a gas explosion took place. The 46-year-old was found fatally injured inside a house in Dumont Road, Stoke Newington, north-east London, just before 5am on Tuesday, the Metropolitan Police said. A 44-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder, and has been taken to hospital to be treated for slash wounds. Two children aged seven and nine were also taken to hospital as a precaution, but are not thought to have been inside the home when the explosion happened. Neighbours described the noise as the explosion tore through the house. A resident on Dumont Road said he heard a crash 'like somebody dropped a massive glass cabinet from a crane'. The man, who did not want to be named, added: 'I looked out and saw panes of glass on the floor. You could tell it wasn't a car window. 'Eventually I noticed the beam on the bay window was missing and could see some mild smoke coming out of the back. ' People starting arriving and saying to phone the police. 'There was a guy rushing around, very distraught. He went round the back.' Six fire engines and 40 firefighters were called to the scene early on Tuesday, where road closures remain in place. The house, a terrace on the corner of Dumont Road, was surrounded by police, firefighters and gas workers later in the morning. The front bay window was completely blown out, with debris including plants, wooden shutters and glass scattered across the street. A 76-year-old neighbour said: 'I was asleep upstairs and heard a sudden bang then I saw from the curtain all the glass all on the floor. 'I was worried. Everybody on the street came out in their pyjamas.' Another neighbour said: 'I'm pretty sure it was two bangs I heard. There was lots of glass shattering. 'I knew it wasn't a car crashing because it sounded like lots of glasses had been smashed on the floor.' The Metropolitan Police said there will be additional patrols in the area while the investigation continues. Matteo Prodava, a 35-year-old production designer who lives across from the house, said: 'You hear these things that happen in the world, but when it happens on the next street, it has a different impact.' Another resident in Kersley Road, near Dumont Road – who did not want to be named, said she was in shock. She said: 'That is so sad. I just want to cry. I have never heard of something like this happening here. I am just in shock. 'I feel sorry for the kids; what sort of news is this? We just thought we couldn't move the cars and there's been a gas explosion. 'Now, I don't know what to say.' Anyone with information can call police on 101 quoting CAD 926/17June or to remain anonymous contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online.
