Author: Blake Foster

The incidents are only those reported on by Newsquest London since Monday (December 1). Man charged with murder after broad daylight Wembley stabbing Police were called to a stabbing on Wembley High Road at around 1pm on Monday. (Image: Joseph Reaidi / NQ) A 22-year-old man was taken to hospital where he later died. Kevon Jenkins, 22, of Wharton Close in Brent has been charged with murder and possession of a knife and is due to court tomorrow (December 4). Man in 40s stabbed in arm before trailing blood into McDonald’s in Islington It was the second stabbing on Monday after…

Peter Harris, a councillor for Tendring and long-time figure in the automotive and repair industry, has been selected to run in the upcoming mayoral race as Reform UK’s nominee. Mr Harris, a former UKIP parliamentary candidate who defected to the Conservative Party in 2018, is described as a multi-award-winning businessman with more than 20 years of experience running his own company and employing more than 30 people. He was named Business Person of the Year 2024 by the Barking and Dagenham Chamber of Commerce. Mr Harris said: “I’m standing because Essex deserves a Mayor who puts our people first. “I’ve…

The incident happened on Gale Street near Porters Avenue at 8.50am today (December 4). An ambulance attended the scene and treated a teenage girl before taking her to hospital. Her condition is unknown at this stage. Gale Street remains closed both ways and a detour is in operation for bus routes 61 and 145. We have contacted the Metropolitan Police for further information. A spokesperson for London Ambulance Service said: “We were called at 8.50am today (4 December) to reports of a road traffic collision in Gale Street, Dagenham. “We sent an ambulance crew to the scene. “We treated a…

Dr Neil Hudson spoke in a Westminster Hall debate on the future of the UK’s media sector, raising concerns about proposed changes that could remove public notices from newspapers, including alcohol licensing notifications. The proposed reforms would have meant plans for new pubs, nightclubs, or changes to existing venues’ opening hours would no longer be publicised in local newspapers and their websites. He praised the Epping Forest Guardian and Everything Epping Forest for their vital role in the community. Dr Hudson said: “In my constituency of Epping Forest, we are fortunate to have excellent local media, such as the Epping…

In the last few weeks, Holland & Barrett signage has appeared on North End in the old Factory Outlet store. Holland & Barrett has not directly confirmed the store’s opening, but its website suggests that operation is in full swing. Holland & Barrett supplies a range of health foods, organics, vitamins and mineral supplements, and the company describes itself as “the place to go when you’re in need of a natural pick-me-up”. The store also stocks an array of alternative medicines and a collection of herbal and homoeopathic remedies. Holland & Barrett saw a major transformation in stores all over…

From now until January, you can witness the sight of thousands of seal pups being born and nursed by their mothers along the roughly 3½-mile stretch of coastline between Winterton and Horsey Gap. I was lucky enough to spend a few days there to witness the spectacle, and I can tell you, despite the chilly and rather windy conditions it’s absolutely worth the pilgrimage. Just two and a half hours’ drive from London, Winterton is a relatively quiet seaside village that’s only a 40-minute drive from Norwich, offering a peaceful base close to festive activities, restaurants, and nightlife. Where we…

Ismail Chahid, of Selsdon Road, was arrested yesterday (December 3) following an investigation into two separate theft incidents that happened last month. The 26-year-old was remanded to appear in court today (December 4). According to the City of London Police, the suspected crimes happened within the City of London area at some point during November, but specific streets and dates have not been shared at this time. Source link

The 34-year-old man was named by the Met Police as Ruben Nunes, from Peterborough. The incident happened at the junction of Chapel Close and Chantry Crescent at around 12.40pm yesterday (December 3). Officers and London Ambulance Service crews attended and found two men, in their 30s, injured. Ruben Nunes was pronounced dead at the scene and the other man was taken to hospital. His injuries are not deemed to be life-changing or life-threatening. A 29-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder today (December 4). He remains in custody. A person has been hit by a car and killed in…

The incident happened on Gale Street near Porters Avenue at 8.50am today (December 4). An ambulance attended the scene and treated a teenage girl before taking her to hospital. The Met Police has confirmed the girl is not in a life threatening or life changing condition. No arrests have been made. A spokesperson for the force said: “The victim’s condition is not life threatening or life changing – no arrests.” A spokesperson for London Ambulance Service said: “We were called at 8.50am today (4 December) to reports of a road traffic collision in Gale Street, Dagenham. “We sent an ambulance…

Second World War veteran Alec ‘Ted’ Denham was the guest of honour at Waltham Abbey’s Christmas light switch-on on Friday, November 28, where he lit up the town centre in front of cheering crowds. Ted said: “What an honour. “It’s not every day that you’re asked to switch on the Waltham Abbey Christmas lights.” Ted with his family (Image: Honey Lane Care Home) Now living with dementia, Ted lives at Honey Lane, a specialist dementia care home in Waltham Abbey. He is one of just a handful of veterans still alive to have flown the Spitfires that defeated Nazi Germany’s…