Author: Blake Foster

A woman in her 80s was rushed to hospital on Friday (June 27) after being hit by a car in Muswell Hill Broadway at around 11.50am. A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police confirmed that her injuries were not deemed to be life threatening or life changing. READ MORE: Busy road closed by police cordon in Muswell Hill The road was cordoned off with police tape after the incident, but reopened just before 5pm on Friday. Bus routes 43, 102, 134 and 234 were all on diversion. A Met Police spokesperson said: “A vehicle was in collision with a woman in her 80s at…

Businesses come and go in every town but it’s always nice to welcome a new firm to the borough. The Beauty of Aesthetics, Collier Row Rebecca Pells and Shannon Wilderspin of The Beauty of Aesthetics (Image: The Beauty of Aesthetics) Rebecca Pells and her daughter Shannon Wilderspin opened The Beauty of Aesthetics on March 8 in Hog Hill Road. The mother and daughter duo offer beauty services, hairdressing, and nail work. Talking to the Recorder in March, Rebecca said: “We are ecstatic to get the business off the ground and welcome new faces as well as our returning clients.” On top of…

Places for London has announced Ballymore as its joint venture partner in a major project which could see around 1,400 homes built on land at the Limmo Peninsula.  While an official planning application has not yet been submitted, initial proposals are for 40 per cent of the homes to be affordable housing. A new bridge is also proposed, connecting the development site – which spans five hectares – to Canning Town. READ MORE: East London university ranks highest in the region for student satisfaction Place for London also hope to built a new public green space and a river walkway to…

In an interview with The Times, Sir Rod showed his support for Reform UK, sharing: “I’ve read about (Sir Keir) Starmer cutting off the fishing in Scotland and giving it back to the EU. That hasn’t made him popular. “We’re fed up with the Tories. We’ve got to give Farage a chance. He’s coming across well. Nigel? What options have we got? “Starmer’s all about getting us out of Brexit and I don’t know how he’s going to do that. Still, the country will survive. It could be worse. We could be in the Gaza Strip.” Sir Rod’s comments come…

PRYZM Kingston’s well-loved Disco Room closed its doors for the final time at 3.30am today (June 28), marking the end of an era for many local clubbers who have enjoyed decades of nights out in the Clarence Street venue. The closure comes as NEOS Hospitality, which took over the site earlier this year, announced plans to invest £3 million in rejuvenating the nightclub. This significant investment is aimed at modernising the venue while maintaining the building’s historic charm and enhancing the overall nightlife experience for visitors. While the Disco Room has now shut, the main club area will continue operating…

In September primary and infant schools in the borough and across the UK will welcome their new pupils.  Data published by Havering Council has revealed how schools in the borough allocated places, the offers received and preferences they offered.  Four primary and infant schools in the borough have been revealed to have offered more places than their respective capacities, each just one above their cap.  Elm Park Primary in South End Road offered a total of 61 places, with a capacity of 60.  MORE NEWS: The Hornchurch ‘child prodigy’ who has 450k followers and has filmed with superstars 52 of these places…

Sabajet Shuti, 31, of Upney Lane, Barking has been sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum of 27 years after a hearing at Southwark Crown Court on Friday (June 27). He had previously been found guilty of murder, possession of a knife and grievous bodily harm to a second man at the conclusion of a trial on April 14.  The court heard how Shuti fatally attacked 27-year-old Lumturi Zeqja outside a cafe in Church Lane, Leytonstone on October 16, 2022. READ MORE: Lea Bridge Road, Leyton barber shop murder: Man convicted Lumturi was standing with a friend outside the cafe when Shuti and…

Rainham station will undergo renewal works to both its platforms between July 24 and August 23, train operator c2c has announced. Platform one will close first – between July 24 and August 7 – meaning trains towards London will not stop at Rainham during this period. For the following two weeks – between August 8 and August 23 – platform two will close, meaning trains towards Grays will not stop at Rainham. READ MORE: Rainham station roof undergoing ‘urgent’ repair works c2c has confirmed it will be running a rail replacement bus service from Rainham to Purfleet and Dagenham Dock during the works.…

Rentokil – experts in pest control – predict this year’s Flying Ant Day, the yearly mating flight where millions of winged ants fill the sky in synchronised displays, could be one of the biggest in recent years. According to them, this summer’s variable conditions are perfect for swarming. Paul Blackhurst, head of the technical academy at Rentokil Pest Control, said: “Experts warn that this year could see larger-than-usual swarms of flying ants, as we approach Flying Ant Day, also known as the nuptial flight, and sometimes nicknamed ‘flant day’. Flying ant day 25th June 2025. Extremely early this year #flyingAntDay pic.twitter.com/wqSyVUeIBH —…

This week (June 21 to June 29) marks English Wine Week, celebrating the best of England’s wine industry, which has come leaps and bounds over the last few decades. Whether you enjoy a crisp Chardonnay or a rich Pinot Noir, you’re bound to find something you like at one of these vineyards not too far from south east London. Chapel Down Vineyard, Tenterden Just 90 minutes drive from London or by train from Headcorn station you’ll find one of Kent’s most famous vineyards – Chapel Down. The vineyard is know for supplying wine to popular events like Royal Ascot, as…