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The incident happened just after 9pm on Thursday, November 6. Officers would like to speak to the man pictured, as they believe he may have information that would help their investigation. Anyone who recognises him is asked to contact British Transport Police by texting 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 140 of 6 November. A spokesperson for the British Transport Police said: “Detectives investigating the sexual assault of a man on a train to Euston have today released these images in connection. “Just after 9pm on Thursday 6 November, a disabled man was sexually assaulted while…

Kaani Kaana will be opening its third branch in Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill, on Wednesday, December 3. The company was founded by Sadiq and has branches in Chelmsford and Upminster. Opening offers include up to 50% off collections and 25% off deliveries (Image: Kaani Kaana) The opening is especially significant for Kaani Kaana, as Buckhurst Hill was the original planned location for the first store back in 2020, but the deal fell through during Covid. However, the brand’s commitment to the area remained, making the new opening feel like “finally coming home,” according to the company. To celebrate the new…

This comes as the centre undergoes a multi-million-pound transformation. Images of the anticipated design give residents a taste of the competition-length pool, as well as the leisure centre’s spaces, including the café and reception. The £17 million refurbishment, funded and delivered by Bromley Council, is set to see the centre reopen in spring 2026. The centre will have an improved gym and a new exercise studio, with state-of-the-art EGYM smart strength training equipment. New designs revealed for £17m Walnuts Leisure Centre transformation in Orpington (Image: Mytime Active) This equipment recognises users’ profiles and adjusts each workout to their body and…

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The Co-op store at 250 Kentish Town Road, which supports 20 jobs, reopened this week after an eight-week refurbishment. The revamp includes a refreshed layout, new product ranges, and improved services. Refurbished store features in-store bakery, Costa Express and expanded fresh food range (Image: © Teri Pengilley/ UNP 0845 600 7737) Azad Hafiz, Co-op area operations manager, said: “We’re delighted to invest in Kentish Town. “The store has seen a huge transformation – the new-look store looks fantastic, and we have opened up more space to enhance the shopping experience which has made a real difference. “We’re proud to be…

The change is part of a new national child poverty strategy and will offer immediate financial relief to struggling families. Islington is one of the most unequal boroughs in the UK, with areas including Finsbury Park, Holloway, Archway and parts of Clerkenwell facing high levels of deprivation. Despite many parents being in work, families have been pushed to the edge by high housing costs, rising bills and stagnant wages. An estimated 5,940 children in the borough will benefit from the removal of the cap. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said: “This government is picking up the tab for a failed social…

Bourne Road has been blocked southbound for over three hours today (November 28) following a crash at 1.04pm. Emergency services were called to the scene at the junction of A220. Seven people were treated at the scene, with six taken to hospital. According to the London Ambulance Service, one of the six hospitalised was treated as a priority. The condition of all involved are unknown at this time, but the Metropolitan Police has been approached for more information. Police tape in Bexley after the crash (Image: Berk Uyal / NQ) Hours later, Bourne Road is blocked at the A2 and…

The Alderman in Chippenham Road has appeared on Havering Council’s publicly available licensing list, in an application made by Cubitt Taverns Ltd. The pub has been in the spotlight in recent weeks as talks continue about its potential replacement once it is demolished as part of the Chippenham Road regeneration. Its demolition is expected to make way for almost 140 new homes. A replacement pub depends on its feasibility and, according to Havering Council, it is “still negotiating details with the head-lessee of the Alderman”. In a document published this week, Cubitt Taverns Ltd has applied to the council to…

HMRC has publicly shared details of the people and businesses who were found to have made deliberate errors in their tax returns, or those who deliberately failed to comply with tax obligations. Each case has been investigated, resulting in one or more penalties being issued for deliberate defaults involving tax of more than £25,000. A utilities ground worker in Romford has received a penalty of £15,020.36 for defaulting on tax between April 6 2022, and April 5, 2024. Ionica Marian of 12 Shaftesbury Road was found to have made the deliberate errors on £33,011.81 of tax. HMRC has issued Jay…