Author: Blake Foster

The London Ambulance Service was called to Becontree Avenue shortly after 9.30pm on November 24 with reports of an incident. An ambulance crew, paramedic in a fast response car, and a member of the Tactical Response Unit were dispatched to the scene. A male was found injured and was treated before being taken to hospital. His condition remains unclear at this stage and his age has not been confirmed. We have approached the Metropolitan Police for further detail. READ MORE: Hitman who was ‘paid £5,000 to murder woman’s husband’ dies in prison A spokesperson for LAS said: “We were called…

After an impressive four years in the West End, and an incalculable number of can cans, Karis Anderson (of well-earned Tina – The Tina Turner Musical fame) and Alistair Brammer (Wicked, Miss Saigon) now lead this polished cabaret as lovers Satine and Christian, and they do not disappoint. Both offer flawless vocal performances in challenging roles and do miss a note in the ever-moving soundtrack. The soundtrack itself is another matter. For those seasoned Moulin Rouge audience members, a new cast offers a glorious excuse to enjoy another guaranteed night of slick showmanship and sound in their favourite tunes, but…

Learning to drive is an exciting milestone, but for years, learner driver insurance has been limited to short-term policies or one-size-fits-all pricing. Zego is changing that. Using the Zego Sense app, learners can track real-world driving behaviour such as braking, cornering, acceleration, and mobile distraction. The app builds a personalised driver score, giving learners insight into how safely they drive and potentially rewarding them with a lower renewal price once they pass their test. This telematics-first approach makes Zego’s learner policy not just insurance, but an educational tool — helping provisional drivers understand their habits and improve before becoming fully…

The British Transport Police was alerted to the accident at Liverpool Street railway station shortly after 6pm on November 24. Officers were dispatched alongside the London Ambulance Service, with a trauma team from London’s Air Ambulance also in attendance. At the scene, a man was found injured and was taken to hospital with life threatening injuries. It is understood that the man fell in the station. READ MORE: East London train station ‘evacuation’ carried out A spokesperson for LAS said: “We were called at 5.58pm yesterday (November 24) to reports of a person who had fallen in Liverpool Street Station, EC2M.…

He says the leak was left to spread for weeks, eventually interfering with the electrics, flooding a switch box and cutting off his power before it was finally fixed and remediation work began. This summer, Ms Byfield set out her concerns in an email to Croydon North and Streatham MP Steve Reed, highlighting what she called “severe problems” with the ground source heating system at the neighbouring block, 55-133 College Green. In her email she said many residents at 55-134 have endured “little or no hot water or heating” for nearly five winters, despite surveys, meetings and repeated promises since…

As someone who genuinely loves Indian cuisine, I knew that, after trying various restaurants in south London, one in Sutton wouldn’t let me down. But to visit Indiya-Indiya, the oldest Indian restaurant in Sutton, which has been serving diners for an incredible 35 years, was something special. Indiya-Indiya is Sutton’s oldest Indian restaurant – and I can see why it’s lasted so long. (Image: Ezekiel Bertrand) Indiya-Indiya has struggled in recent months due to a misunderstanding in its hygiene rating, but the restaurant has maintained a five-star hygiene rating for years. Walking in, the atmosphere immediately felt both classy and…

The Passchendaele Charity Tournament, held at Grays, included a mixed-age team from Romford who finished runners-up to the home side. The team started strongly, defeating Grays “A” 3-0 with contributions from Paul Poole, Mick Harris, and Damian O’Reilly. They then faced Billericay, where despite creating many chances, they couldn’t break the deadlock due to a standout performance from the opposing goalkeeper. A goal from Mick Harris that was initially awarded was later disallowed by the referee, resulting in a goalless draw. Similarly, a match with Grays “B”, who eventually won the tournament, also ended scoreless. In their final game against…

Recently named by Muddy Stilettos as one of the top 260 places to live in the UK, Greenwich is certainly a popular place to visit in London over the holidays for both locals and tourists alike. Whether you want to explore the local history, take a stroll through Greenwich Park or visit one of its local attractions, Greenwich has a lot to do for a day trip this Christmas. We’ve put together a guide to some of our favourite things to do in Greenwich this Christmas and what you need to know: Watch Peter Pan and his friends at this…

Michael Ericksen-Tree was convicted of a number of offences committed in Welling between August and September last year.  These included making two indecent images of a child and attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child by video-calling them.  He also admitted four charges of stealing postal packets in Welling.  Ericksen-Tree, 48, of Wykenham Grove in Maidstone, was sentenced at Bromley Magistrates’ Court on Friday, November 21.  He was given an 18-month community order, the element of punishment included in the order was a six-month 9pm curfew which will be electronically monitored.  Ericksen-Treet will be required to sign the…

Dramatic footage shows the moment police swoop in to arrest a ‘Wild West’ murderer in a shop months after he killed a man. Awad Abdel Samad was jailed for a minimum of 27 years for murdering teenager Mohamed Abdi in what was described as a murder out of the ‘Wild West’. The 24-year-old stabbed Abdi, 19, three times as he attempted to get back into his car in Westminster, central London, in an attack that lasted a mere 25 seconds. Following his sentence, police released footage of officers raiding a store months after the attack to arrest Samad. Officers are…