Author: Blake Foster

As the temperature starts to drop, the colder days can challenge our complexion as we battle the harsh weather outside with dry, indoor air. This can lead to our skin feeling tighter, dried out and cause acne to flare up. But one ‘superfood’ has been dubbed a ‘secret weapon’ to surviving the weather changes this winter – the avocado. A skin scientist has revealed how a 75p supermarket item could be the ‘secret weapon’ to combatting dry, cracked skin this winter. (Image: Kennedy News & Media) The World Avocado Association lists the UK as the third biggest consumer of the…

The retailer typically gives 1 point per £1 spent but this doesn’t usually include gift cards, so this offer is twice as generous, and when redeemed with Clubcard Reward Partners, those points could be worth up to 4% back on your spend. Shoppers have commented that it’s a smart way to make your money go further, especially if you’re already planning to spend with these brands, and you could buy the cards and then use them for your own shopping or to buy gifts in the run up to Christmas. The offer is on until December 31, and the cards…

Firefighters were called to Vicarage Park today (December 4) at 6.06am after 11 calls were initially made to reports of the blaze. Six fire engines and around 40 firefighters were sent to the scene. Crews spent hours tackling the blaze as locals complained about thick smoke surrounding Plumstead. It was eventually under control by 8.18am, but firefighters remain at the scene to fully extinguish it. Footage sent to the News Shopper shows a collapsed roof as the blaze was ongoing. The aftermath of the fire in Plumstead (Image: Lewis Smith) The London Fire Brigade has not detailed any damages from the…

Christmas is just 20 days away, so English Heritage is getting the whole family into the festive spirit and helping to save money too.   Looking for a gift which goes further than the festive season? How about an English Heritage membership, which you can get right here. The membership gives the recipient access to these historic sites which are dotted around the country and of which also host a whole range of events throughout the year. Festive fun is just what it’s all about at the historic sites of English Heritage in the run up to Christmas. With pretty…

The two-part festive spin-off with a Hong Kong-centred storyline airing later this month, will see Max Macmillan reprise his role as Timothy Turner after two years off screen. Timothy, who is the son of Dr Patrick Turner (Stephen McGann), first arrived on the BBC drama at the end of 2012, and last appeared in the 2023 Christmas special. Call the Midwife said it’s been “wonderful” to welcome Max back to the 1970s set as his return was documented alongside a “Turner selfie”. The Best Christmas TV Specials of All Time  Taking to Instagram, the official series account posted: “This Christmas…

Southeastern trains were cancelled this morning (December 4) after emergency services were called to the incident at 5.46am. A London Air Ambulance and other ambulances attended, but a person died at the scene. Emergency Services blocked off the A205 South Circular near Doggett Road during this time. They left the scene after 8am, but delays on the Southeastern continued due to another train being unable to move down the line towards Hayes. The train has since been moved, with all lines reopen, but disruption is expected to last until 10am. A London Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We were called at…

However, other nearby residents and hall users have stated that noise levels appear to be “kept under control”, patrons leave at night with “minimal disruption” and the venue brings “life back into the neighbourhood” and provides a visible benefit to the local economy. Greenwich Council’s Licensing Review Sub-Committee will meet on December 8 after Cllr Pat Slattery applied to have The Borough Hall’s licence reviewed. Cllr Slattery made the application on behalf of nearby residents—many of whom live in Peyton Place—with key concerns being noise and disturbance caused by patrons after and during late-night events, loud music coming from the…

Mowchi has just announced the December 10 opening date for its new cafe in Camden High Street – while another outlet is set to open “soon” near Wembley’s London Designer Outlet. Both locations are currently full of frantic Christmas shoppers – so the Asian-inspired minimalist cafes might be perfect to provide a “gentle and restorative” environment for customers. Syeda Kayanath opened the first Mowchi café in Mile End back in 2022, with further outlets now in East Ham, Lakeside Shopping Centre and Bradford. Inspired by East Asia’s street food culture, the cosy cafes have gone viral for the likes of…

Following a comprehensive four-year programme of refurbishment, the house presents a flawless blend of period sophistication and contemporary design. Arkwright Road is moments from Hampstead Village with its cafés, restaurants and renowned schools including UCS and South Hampstead. Finchley Road & Frognal Overground is 130m away, with Hampstead and Finchley Road stations (Northern, Jubilee & Metropolitan) close by. Arkwright Road, Hampstead NW3£7,250,000 DextersTel: 020 7433 0273 Source link

The accommodation is spread over four floors with a principal suite occupying the entire first floor, a further four bedrooms, bathrooms bathrooms (two ensuite), a ground floor formal double reception room, study and family media room. The lower ground floor has a fully equipped kitchen breakfast room with Gaggenau and Sub Zero appliances with adjoining family/dining room, a utility room and a mature split-level garden and a self contained studio room/gym. Queens Grove is situated within half a mile to all the shopping and transport facilities of St John’s Wood High Street and the open spaces of Regents Park and…