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Police have cordoned multiple roads in New Cross after a stabbing on Clifton Rise yesterday (December 9) at 9.37pm. Medics arrived in four minutes after first being called. He was treated at the scene and rushed to hospital as a priority. At the time of reporting, his condition is unknown. Along with Clifton Rise, large sections have been taped off including Fordham Park and Achilles Street. There has particularly been a heavy police presence in the park. The Metropolitan Police has been approached for further information. @zonjy.media Met Police officers cordoned off clifton rise part of fordham park New cross gate…

The company currently has more than 70 branches across the UK and employs 1,120 staff. Last month, Leon was sold back to one of its co-founders, John Vincent, at a steep discount by Asda. Although the terms of the deal were not disclosed by the two firms, The Times reported that Vincent paid the supermarket between £30million and £50million. This was substantially less than the £100million that the billionaire Issa brothers, Mohsin and Zuber, paid to buy it in 2021. Leon has grappled with falling sales recently and complained of a ‘challenging’ economy in its latest accounts. Leon founder John…

British Transport Police was called to Dalston Kingsland station at around 10.45am today (December 10). Officers searched the tracks and found a man near Canonbury station, who was later arrested by Metropolitan Police officers. A spokesperson for the British Transport Police said: “Officers were called at around 10.45am today (December 10) to reports of a trespasser on the tracks at Dalston Kingsland railway station. “Officers responded and searched for the man. “He was located near Canonbury railway station and arrested by colleagues from the Metropolitan Police.” Both the Mildmay and Windrush lines were suspended after the incident, later facing “severe…

The boy – as Adam Henry in tributes – died yesterday (December 9) after being attacked in Atlas Mews in Westbourne Estate metres from his former school. It happened off Westbourne Road, almost exactly where 22-year-old Imani Allaway-Muir was shot dead in 2020. Police were called to the scene yesterday just after 1pm, where paramedics treated Adam for stab wounds. Flowers were laid at the crime scene as young friends mourned Adam (Image: Ben Gardner) He was taken to hospital where he later died. A resident who asked not to be named said: “It is quite upsetting. Really tragic. It’s…

Charlie Johnson, 24, of Old Mill Road in Plumstead, and Prince Singh, 23, of Hiskin Close in Charlton, encouraged their victims to carve names into themselves, wanting them to be “scarred for life”, before sharing images of those acts in an online chatroom. Both men were charged in April 2025 with a number of offences relating to two girls who were 16 and 17 at the time of the offences, which took place throughout 2024 into January 2025. Johnson was also convicted of physically abusing both women when they met in person. At a sentencing hearing at Woolwich Crown Court…

Michael Rosen, who lives in Muswell Hill and grew up in Harrow, will begin his birthday tour on May 4 at the Rose Theatre in Kingston. Titled NICE!, the family-friendly show revisits some of his most famous poems, including Hot Food, No Breathing, and Chocolate Cake, and also features new work from his latest collection, Peas On Your Knees. Muswell Hill author shares poems in family-friendly stage celebration (Image: Helen Weinstein/PA Wire) Mr Rosen said: “I am so looking forward to doing this ‘NICE’ show. “It’s a way for families and me to enjoy together the poems and stories I’ve…

The Hampstead resident – who wrote the 1997 hit with pop star Robbie Williams – was among the guests at a launch event on Monday (December 8) in revamped rooms above The Horseshoe Pub. For more than 50 years the Heath Street space was run as Pentameters Theatre by local actor Léonie Scott-Matthews. The Circle & Star’s director Steve Furst appeared as his comedy alter ego Lenny Beige. (Image: David Stark) But its lease was terminated earlier this year by pub landlords Urban Pubs & Bars, citing disrepair, unpaid rent, and dwindling performances. The legacy of Léonie and her partner…

Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters were called to the blaze in Pownall Road at 10.38am yesterday (December 9). A woman was among those found injured and she treated at the scene by London Ambulance Service crews. The man and child were taken to hospital where their conditions are unclear at this stage. READ MORE: Predator who kidnapped and sexually assaulted woman has ‘lenient’ sentence increased Part of the flat, located on the first floor of the building, was also damaged in the fire. Crews from Shoreditch, Bethnal Green, Dockhead and Stoke Newington fire stations were able to get the fire…

The Cure frontman has personally invited a host of big name bands to play the fundraising gigs at the Royal Albert Hall next March. The line-up of headliners includes Elbow, Mogwai, Manic Street Preachers, My Bloody Valentine, Garbage and Wolf Alice. There’s also a special night of Smith’s ‘Comedy Favourites’ featuring Maisie Adam, Bridget Christie, Jack Dee, Andy Hamilton, Dom Joly, Miles Jupp, Stewart Lee, Athena Kugblenu, and Dara O Briain. Elbow will appear at The Royal Albert Hall next March as part of the Teenage Cancer Trust Concerts. (Image: Supplied) The series runs from March 23 – 29, 2026,…

The series features nine books, but you may be wondering what they are and in what order you should read them. Kinesella died at the age of 55, her family confirmed on Wednesday (December 10). A statement posted to her Instagram account read: “We are heartbroken to announce the passing this morning of our beloved Sophie (aka Maddy, aka Mummy). “She died peacefully, with her final days filled with her true loves: family and music and warmth and Christmas and joy. “We can’t imagine what life will be like without her radiance and love of life. “Despite her illness, which…