Author: Blake Foster

Entitled ‘BEST SERVED COLD: Buck N’ Bull A Country Christmas Ho Ho Hoedown’, the lively event is taking place on Friday, December 19 from 6pm-11pm. This ‘Country Christmas party’ promises an array of activities including line dancing sessions, live country music, and a free rodeo bull. Nashville meets Noel at BOXPARK’s Buck N’ Bull Christmas party (Image: Epic Photo Co. Limited) Further entertainment will be provided by a country DJ with a Christmas twist. A live Country band will bring Nashville to Croydon with a mix of modern Country anthems, Christmas sing-alongs and crowd favourites. Line dancing enthusiasts, both amateur…

Firefighters were called to Archway Leisure Centre on Macdonald Road yesterday (November 30) after reports of a blaze at 1.37pm. It resulted in gym-goers, swimmers and those using the sauna facilities being forced to evacuate. Pictures show a man wrapped in a towel, while others were given foil blankets to keep themselves warm in their swimwear. Gary Henson, who was using the gym, said he was at the top of the building when the alarms went off. He said: “We soon realised it wasn’t a fire drill when staff on loud hailers got us to leave quickly.  “The pool was…

North London – especially around Shoreditch and Marylebone – are already well represented in the pages of the gourmet bible. Now, three more north London eateries have just been added to the Michelin Guide for Great Britain and Ireland. Singburi just off Shoreditch High Street, Island in Mare Street Market, King’s Cross, and Cadet in Newington Green were judged by inspectors to be worthy of inclusion. Singburi was a cult Leytonstone no-bookings BYO Thai restaurant that made the move to Montacute Yards Shoreditch in June. Now run by the founder’s son, along with new partners, it has evolved to take…

Michaela Copeland, 32, from Bermondsey, was charged with “walking on an escalator in the wrong direction on the Transport for London regional railway network” in Greenwich on Thursday, November 27.  The charge alleges that Ms Copeland “used or attempted to use an escalator other than by standing or walking on it in the direction intended for travel”.  Walking on an escalator in the wrong direction is an offence under TFL byelaws.  Ms Copeland appeared at Bromley Magistrates’ Court the following day where she pleaded not guilty to the offence.  A trial with a three hour time estimate is now scheduled…

New research from property firm Savills has revealed that five south London neighbourhoods – Richmond Park, Sutton and Cheam, Twickenham, Wimbledon and Orpington – have been named as some of the best areas to live with access to top performing state primary and secondary schools. Richmond Park has taken the top spot nationally, ranked in first place for both primary Key Stage 2 and secondary Key Stage 4 performance. It leads a list dominated by London and the South East, which account for 68 per cent of constituencies in the top 20 per cent for school performance. The list of…

The A13 has been closed for over seven hours following the crash in Rainham near the Wennington Interchange today (December 1) at 3.16am. London Ambulance Service was called to the incident and a patient was taken to hospital as a priority. Another person was assessed at the scene but was soon discharged. The condition of the person in hospital is unknown at this time.  Hours later, the A13 remains closed with long delays as accident investigation work continues at the A1306. There’s also congestion to Marsh Way in Dagenham. Earlier, it was reported that there was heavy congestion around Ferry…

The incident happened outside the Highgate Hill branch at around 1.15am today (December 1). London Ambulance Service attended and a person was taken to hospital “as a priority”. McDonald’s outside Archway station is currently closed by the police. LIVE updates as McDonald’s in Islington closed by police after stabbing Blood stains are visible on the floor of the store alongside debris and a first aid kit. A spokesperson for the London Ambulance Service said: “We were called at 1.18am today (1 December) to reports of a stabbing on Highgate Hill, Islington. “We sent resources to the scene, including an ambulance…

The introduction of the Savoy’s famous Cheese Trolley into Bar 1890 gives a taste of the high-end Michelin level world of Restaurant 1890, but in a more accessible context. At £35 per person, this little bit of ceremony and cheesy indulgence means everyone  can be part of The Savoy’s ongoing story and can experience, even for a short time, a little of life’s luxuries without committing to a full tasting menu. The Savoy’s Cheese Trolley set with artisan cheeses, candied walnuts and mulled grapes. (Image: The Savoy) Nestled next to the American Bar, Bar 1890 is a warm and welcoming…

Southern said that between Monday, December 1, and Friday, December 5, work will be taking place in the Earlswood and Salfords area, as well as between East Croydon and Oxted. This means that some lines will be closed and will affect services travelling between London Victoria and Gatwick Airport, Brighton and Worthing, as well as between London Victoria and East Grinstead, Oxted and between London Bridge and Uckfield. Lines between East Croydon and Oxted will be shut from 11.59pm from Monday, December 1, to Thursday, December 4. This means that the 10.07pm London Bridge to Uckfield train will terminate at…

Several emergency service vehicles were lined up outside the station on Sunday (November 30) following reports of a “casualty”. A man, whose age has not been disclosed, has been taken to hospital for treatment. According to the British Transport Police, he faces “life-changing injuries”. Officers are not treating the incident as suspicious, the force has clarified. The District line was part suspended on Sunday between Barking and Upminster as the man was cleared from the track. There was still a good service on the rest of the line. A British Transport Police spokesperson said: “Officers were called at around 9am…