Author: Blake Foster

79-year-old Anthony was reported missing from Barnet General Hospital around 7pm yesterday (November 29). He was wearing black jeans, a black jacket, and black shoes. The Metropolitan Police says he has links to Hampstead Heath and Finchley. Those in the Barnet area may notice an increased police presence this evening as officers are searching the area to locate Anthony and ensure his welfare. Anyone who has seen him or has any further information is asked to call 999 quoting CAD 6697 of 29 November.   Source link

Epping Forest District Council and its in-house company Terra Verde Services Ltd (TVS) are using the upgraded equipment to tackle the seasonal build-up of fallen leaves and keep streets clean and safe. The expanded fleet now includes four large mechanical sweepers, two smaller sweepers, and eight leaf blowers. New equipment clears streets as leaf season arrives across the district (Image: Epping Forest District Council) Four sweepers, eight blowers and a weed ripper deployed in cleanliness push (Image: Epping Forest District Council) Councillor Ray Balcombe, contracts delivery and deputy leader at Epping Forest District Council, said: “We do not have to…

Love Actually is one of the nation’s most beloved Christmas films with a full lineup starring Emma Thompson, Kiera Knightly, Alan Rickman and Hugh Grant. The film was filmed at numerous locations in and around London such as Trafalgar Square and Heathrow Airport – but a village in Kent also has a surprising link to the film. Eynsford village in Kent has a surprising link to the film Love Actually. (Image: Emily Davison) One of the village’s former vicars was the vicar who married lovestruck couple Juliet and Peter in the film with the filming for the scene taking place…

Lloyd Thomas, of Risborough Lane in Folkestone, was found guilty of five sexual offences following a trial at Canterbury Crown Court last Thursday (November 20). Thomas committed the offences, including rape, over three months. He pleaded not guilty to all five offences. He was convicted by the jury of two counts of rape and three sexual assaults, as well as a harassment offence. Thomas was sentenced to 10 years in prison and will spend a further four years on licence. The victim came forward and spoke to Kent Police in November 2024. Detectives from the force launched an investigation, and…

Bonds was the longest-serving player for the Irons, making 799 appearances across a 21-year career which saw him lift the FA Cup twice as well as winning the old Second Division. After moving into coaching, initially with the youth team, Bonds was appointed manager in February 1990, securing promotion from Division Two. After relegation in 1992, he then took the Upton Park club back into the top flight at the start of the Premier League era. Bonds – who had been signed from Charlton in May 1967, going on to captain West Ham to FA Cup success in both 1975…

The following individuals were sentenced to prison time in November 2025. Islamic teacher sexually assaulted girls Hafez Ashraf Uddin (Image: Suffolk Police) Hafez Ashraf Uddin, 71, of Wivenhoe Road in Barking, sexually assaulted six girls between seven and 14. He taught in Ipswich during the time of the assaults between 1985 and 1999. His offences included Uddin putting his hand inside one of the victim’s trousers, and multiple offences of either touching or squeezing the girls’ breasts. Det Insp Donna Hopper said: “Hafez Ashraf Uddin abused the respected position of trust that he held in the community and subjected these…

The first LGBT History Month was celebrated in February 2005 and LGBT History Month continues to be a vital annual celebration of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and trans history. Following the repeal of Section 28, Schools OUT, a group working for the equality of LGBT people in the education system, founded UK LGBT History Month in 2004. The first national campaign in 2005 was a call to: claim our past, celebrate our present and create our future! Last year’s programme for Camden & Islington LGBT History Month featured over 40 events with a great diversity of subjects and voices represented. Previous…

Declan George-Candiani from Streatham was sentenced at the Old Bailey on Friday (November 28) to 23 months in prison. The 26-year-old will also serve an additional year on licence and remain subject to notification requirements for 10 years. George-Candiani was stopped by Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) officers at Stansted on August 13 last year. Officers examined his phone and later searched his home, seizing an iPad. Detectives found documents linked to terrorism, including guides on carrying out so-called “lone wolf” attacks. Prosecutors said he had an interest in extreme right-wing ideology and deliberately downloaded the material. In interviews, George-Candiani claimed…

The Premier League club has announced that Billy Bonds has died today (November 30) at the age of 79. Bonds, born in Woolwich, holds the record as the longest-serving player for the Irons, racking up 799 appearances over a 21-year career that included two FA Cup triumphs and a Second Division title. After transitioning into coaching with the youth team, he was named manager in February 1990. He guided the club to promotion from Division Two and, following relegation in 1992, led Upton Park back to the top flight at the dawn of the Premier League era. Bonds led West…

The following individuals were sentenced to prison time in November 2025. Sutton car crash killer Samuel Russell (Image: Surrey Police) Samuel Russell, 37, from Sutton, was more than 10 times over the drug-drive limit and nearly three times over the drink-drive limit on January 27 last year when he hit and killed pedestrian Steven Ward on Bakeham Lane in Englefield Green. Paying tribute to her 62-year-old dad, Steven’s daughter Charlie said: “His loss has left a profound hole in our lives. “He was an incredible father, husband, colleague and friend, kind, intelligent and always putting others first. Our family is…