Author: Blake Foster

It follows after the Romford Recorder received multiple calls from concerned locals after sightings of large lorries, diggers and machinery at a field opposite the junction of Paternoster Row and Church Road on Saturday (November 29). Several of these vehicles appeared overnight and reportedly blocked the roads on Sunday (November 30) morning. It is claimed that the machinery was being used in attempt to level the land. Those reaching out to the Recorder feared that the intention was to illegally set up an encampment that could hold almost 80 caravans with no planning permission. The council has launched a probe…

The St James Street Health Centre is looking to comply with a sustainability requirement as part of its planning permission, granted on 07/06/2024. It is seeking to meet condition 25C, known as BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method). Elsewhere, the Soho Theatre is seeking listed building consent for plaques on its premises at 186 Hoe Street, Walthamstow. The plan includes one painted aluminium plaque on the front and two brass plaques within the entrance foyer. Chingford’s Marmion Avenue and Warwick Road both feature proposals for single-storey home rear extensions. The Marmion Avenue dwelling intends to extend four metres beyond…

The Metropolitan Police confirmed that a shell was discovered in the grounds of a college on John Islip Street, Westminster yesterday (December 1) at around 3.45pm. Chelsea College of Arts is the only college located on this road. John Islip Street was closed in both directions and the college was evacuated. Around 4.30pm, the Met’s bomb disposal team removed the bomb and declared it safe. A TikTok was posted by a user by the name of theroadtounemployment showing the scene of the evacuation. @theroadtounemployment #artschool ♬ som original – clovmsc The college and surrounding roads have since been reopened. A…

Michael Dowler, who was also known as Mike, Mick, or “Irish Mick,” had become a recognisable figure – he never missed a day of work, even during the Covid pandemic. Michael was loved by many and known for his dedication to keeping the streets clean. His sudden death has left a significant void in the community as tributes have flooded in on the Beckenham community Facebook page, with over 1,300 of his supporters sharing messages of love and admiration. The Metropolitan Police Service released a statement in honour of Michael, calling him a “true gentlemen” with a caring personality. Tribute bench in…

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Miro Brasserie & Lounge was set to welcome customers on December 1 for its grand opening at 3-5 Station Road. The latest eatery to join the area is “inspired by European brasseries”, and has replaced former occupants Ace Creams & Tapas. However just days after the launch date was revealed, a new update was issued to the restaurant’s Instagram page. READ MORE: ‘Tremendous moment’ for school as new boarding house opens It reads: “We were so excited to welcome you all on December 1, but due to final touches taking a little longer than expected, our grand opening will now…

On its first day of the new digital only system more than 700 flights departed across Europe without any delay or disruption. Customer feedback was universally positive as passengers swiped their phones through airport security and boarding gates. No passengers were offloaded, and where “one or two passengers” had a problem with their phone, they were boarded without difficulty as the boarding gates had their details from their online check-in. From November, the airline moved to 100% digital boarding passes. This means that passengers are no longer be able to download and print a physical paper boarding pass but will…

The fight broke out soon before 11pm on September 16 on platforms four and five of Norwood Junction, according to the British Transport Police. A boy in his late teens and a man in his fifties from Lingfield, and a man in his thirties from Horsham, have been arrested and bailed following the incident. Police have released pictures of men they think could help with their investigation into the fight. Anyone who recognises them is asked to contact BTP by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 2500112790. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555…

The installation design symbolises households left ‘frozen’ by the harsh reality of rising energy costs, many of whom will feel the chill this winter despite any forecast changes to today’s energy price cap. Measuring three metres wide and one and a half metres tall, the sculpture was displayed in London’s Borough Yards to capture the attention of passers-by. It is part of a campaign by Skipton Building Society, Age UK and National Energy Action to highlight the growing crisis facing households. Sylvia Stoianova, programme director from the University of Bristol’s National Child Mortality Database, spoke about the effects cold homes…

The emergency services were called to a “large house fire” on Milton Road in the Warley area on Friday (November 28). Firefighters brought the fire under control but a woman died at the scene. An elderly man was taken to hospital for smoke inhalation. A second house was also damaged but none of its occupants were injured. The cause of the fire is not being treated as suspicious. Seven fire crews worked to extinguish the fire inside the house as road closures were put in place. @mr_w1cked1 I hope everyone is safe 🙏🏼#brentwood #fire #house #burning #uk ♬ Not for…