BBC News reports Anna Harrington-Ridley was walking to work in nearby Whitnash when she first saw the smoke at about 10.30 BST. It happened in Pump Room Gardens - two men have been arrested, Our free Warwickshire email updates are the best way to get headlines direct to your inbox. Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service was joined at the scene by colleagues from West Midlands Fire Service and other neighbouring crews. Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in, Victim found to have suffered serious head woundafter police called out to early-hours disturbance, Find your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile. "We would like to speak with them as soon as possible so we can make sure they are alright and get their account of the events. Live Leamington Spa news, including the latest headlines on crime, weather, property, employment, local news and much more on the Warwickshire town. Emergency services are frantically searching for the worker after a fire broke out in Leamington Spa that was so vast it could be seen from space. Police respond to reporters of a swan being removed from the harbour by a drunk male before it being involved in a collision on Mutley Plain. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. Been told the smoke is toxic - shut your windows if you're in the area! She added there was a "strong chemical smell". We would also like to hear from anyone who may have CCTV or dash cam footage of the surrounding area at the time of the incident.. "We are also asking anyone else who might have seen the incident to get in touch with us as soon as they can.". A 21-year-old man was stabbed multiple times near the band stand in Leamington Spa's Pump Room Gardens, Police believe three girls witnessed the attack on Tuesday evening. Video, 00:00:26, Drone footage reveals scale of industrial fire, Footage captures scale of blaze at industrial site. Most were able to stay with other family members, but he said the local authority was also involved in the operation. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. From a Kingsville teen who more than doubled the speed limit to a Leamington driver who left the scene of a collision, Essex County OPP were kept busy last weekend with multiple charges of stunt driving and impaired driving. Essex County OPP are again asking the public to be vigilant about scammers after a surge of reports from residents of Kingsville and Leamington about the grandparent scam.. ", "We are working with the family of that person and they are being supported by specialist officers.". "Police had closed off the road leading to it, because it is in an industrial estate. Police Leamington Spa Government Agencies & Offices Leamington Spa. Hundreds of unionized workers at the Highbury Canco plant in Leamington are walking the picket line over wages. Click here to sign-in and subscribe via a link sent to your email. "I was stood down there at the end of the road that has been blocked off and you could see the massive plume of smoke, there was fire, explosions, all sorts of things.". UK. Please check you have typed it correctly. Statistics Overview Top reported crimes Most commonly reported crimes during Dec 2022 Violence and sexual offences 39 Shoplifting 37 Anti-social behaviour 15 Criminal damage and arson 7 Get crime prevention advice Crime levels overview Crime for last year Crime per Month This year . We just hope everyones ok., Timo Burbidge tweeted: "Theres some sort of on-going blaze towards the station end of Leamington Spa. Can Nigeria's election result be overturned? Teachers hold placards as they shout slogans while taking part in a protest organised in Manchester as part of a national strike day. You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. VideoRussian minister laughed at for Ukraine war claims, The children left behind in Cuba's mass exodus, Xi Jinping's power grab - and why it matters, Snow, Fire and Lights: Photos of the Week. "It is very important to keep at least 70 metres away from the scene and please close doors and windows if you are near the area. We are sorry, but the email address you entered does not appear to be valid. Leamington Spa : CV32 4EL : Country: England : Telephone: 01926 682 411: Fax: 0870 324 0245: DX: DX 701964:Leamington Spa 7: Opening hours: Counter open: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm (Crown & Magistrates') Email: warwickcrowncourt@justice.gov.uk: Court Hearings List: Warwick Crown Court Daily / Current Hearing List: Website: Carl Brown, from Rugby, was with his family at a trampoline park near the site when fire broke out. Linda Price said: "I have seen huge plumes of black smoke, there is also debris falling from the explosions. Crime Large fire in Leamington Spa sees nearby properties evacuated The Telegraph 3.35M subscribers Subscribe 190 Share 40K views 1 year ago #fire #leamingtonspa A large fire at an industrial premises. An existing account was found for this email address. While it is not yet confirmed what has caused the fire, footage emerging online has shown a large fireball launch itself in the air as a black cloud lingers over residential areas. I want to thank the emergency services for their professionalism and bravery - and residents for their adherence to guidance. Get email updates with the day's biggest stories. Rugby police have launched a full investigation, boosted patrols and have an emergency plan in place to respond immediately following several reports of bricks and rocks being launched at moving cars in Rugby. Drove past and people have their heads in their hand and being sick etc. Please note: this is for media enquiries only. The "toxic smoke" is said to have made people sick in the streets. Follow the latest news for Kenilworth in Warwickshire, England, UK - Local news and information in your area Latest News in Kenilworth in Warwickshire, England, UK - InYourArea CV8 1EA RegisterorSign In Enter your postcodeto see newsand informationnear you How We Use Your Data Kenilworth Please rate this website National News A 15-year-old girl and a 28-year-old man have been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of 54-year-old women at a home in Leamington Spa. Lane closures: Lanes 2 and 3 are closed. A man was left with 'multiple wounds' after being stabbed near the bandstand at a popular park in Leamington. In a statement issued on Friday afternoon, it said it had treated no patients. 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[A] Lot of other places had got their staff out of the buildings.". There were additional reports of debris in the air and on the ground. You can add two more Windsor-Essex municipalities to the list of those with 2023 budgets approved. Police say a person missing after a massive fire broke out at a factory in Leamington Spa is a worker at the site. Residential properties neighbour the site, Thick plumes of smoke could be seen near the town centre, The smoke could be seen billowing above The Parade in Leamington Spa. Click to reveal Two men are facing charges after Leamington and Kingsville OPP came upon a break-and-enter crime in progress over the weekend. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. Forgot your password? +44 1926 451111. https://www.warwickshire.police.uk. Lisa Perry was at Jephson Gardens with her young family and said it was like a scene out of a film. Drivers have been warned to leave extra time for their Monday morning commute due to icy roads during rush hour, following a weekend of wintry weather. "There's a bit of a smell," he said. 365 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 3L4. View and download all of the public notices in the Leamington Observer. . 2023 Windsor Star, a division of Postmedia Network Inc. All rights reserved. Or alternatively information can be passed to the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their website. "I was stood down there at the end of the road that has been blocked off and you could see the massive plume of smoke, there was fire, explosions, all sorts of things.". The missing individual is an employee and his family have been kept informed, Warwickshire Police said. We encountered an issue signing you up. Leamington Spa; Kenilworth; Stratford on Avon; Expand; . A man was left with 'multiple wounds' after being stabbed near the bandstand at a popular park in Leamington. "One person currently remains unaccounted for, emergency services are working hard to locate them. "It will take several hours to knock down the fire. Ms Truss has written a 4,000-word essay in todays Sunday Telegraph in which she stood by her plans to boost economic growth during her short tenure in No 10, Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker fails to stop team-mate Joel Matip (not pictured) from scoring an own goal during the Premier League match at Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton, A member of the public lines the road into St Michaels on Wyre, Lancashire, with missing posters of Nicola Bulley, 45, as police continue their search for the missing woman who was last seen on the morning of Friday January 27, when she was spotted walking her dog on a footpath by the nearby River Wyre, Not your usual prisoner! "His injuries are not believed to be life threatening," a Warwickshire Police spokesman said. Chief fire officer Barnaby Briggs, from Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service, said there were explosions caused by vats of chemicals caught in the flames. "I estimate it will take several days to put it out fully.". Someone who drives between Leamington and Kingsville regularly seems to have a vendetta against public transportation. Video, Russian minister laughed at for Ukraine war claims, published a short statement on its website, colleagues from West Midlands Fire Service, Harry: I always felt different to rest of family, US-made cheese can be called 'gruyere' - court, AOC under investigation for Met Gala dress, The children left behind in Cuba's exodus, Mbappe breaks PSG goal record in win over Nantes, Saving Private Ryan actor Tom Sizemore dies at 61, Alex Murdaugh's legal troubles are far from over, Walkie Talkie architect Rafael Violy dies aged 78. 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Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. By clicking "OK" or continuing to use this site, you agree that we may collect and use your personal data and set Locals who live nearby to the blaze are being evacuated from their homes with those who live within 100m of the smoke being advised to keep their windows and doors closed. Man dies after double stabbing in Leamington Spa. Police divers search quarry in bid to find missing Warwickshire boy, Police investigate horrific attack on girl outside Bedworth Tesco, Nuneaton man named and charged with fly-tipping near farm, Jaguar X Type seized after driver stopped by police in Coventry, Coventry driver named after being banned for doing 115 mph on the M6, Police were called after a man was found with multiple stab wounds near the bandstand in Pump Room Gardens, Leamington Spa. Anyone with information can contact Warwickshire Police on 101 quoting incident number 34. The start of February has not been good for impaired driving charges in Essex County. By clicking 'Sign in and Subscribe' you agree to us subscribing you to our newsletter in accordance with our Privacy Policy and Legal Notice.Emails, which may be sent daily or less frequently, may include marketing elements. "This is exacerbated by the lingering, low concentrations of wildfire smoke higher up in the atmosphere over the UK, which have been transported by weather systems from North American wildfires," she added.