Author: Blake Foster

Gavin Prodger killed Lily Lockwood when he hit her in his Audi A1 on Watling Street at around 6.50pm on July 10, 2021.  In October 2023 he was sentenced to 12 years in prison after he entered a late guilty plea to causing death by careless driving and possession of cocaine.  But last month Court of Appeal judges reduced his prison sentence to eight and a half years.  CCTV footage showed that Lily, from Stone, had carefully checked the road was clear as she crossed to meet her friends at the park.  Prodger was driving at 47mph in a 30mph zone…

The Library of Things, now available at Swiss Cottage Library, is a social enterprise that lets residents borrow household tools and equipment for a small fee, aiming to reduce waste and promote sustainability. The scheme is already in place at Kentish Town Library and offers more than 30 items for as little as £1 per day. Councillor Adam Harrison praises scheme’s role in cutting waste and supporting residents (Image: Camden Council) Councillor Adam Harrison, cabinet member for planning and a sustainable Camden, said: “Reducing the amount of waste that we produce in Camden is important to the borough becoming a…

The drama set in Poplar, London, first aired on the BBC in 2012 and was originally based on the books by Jennifer Worth and her time as a midwife in the East End of London during the 1950s. Since then, Call the Midwife has reached global audiences and has become one of the most popular dramas on the BBC. Now, the show has shared an exciting update on the show’s future in a new filming update. Call the Midwife shares an exciting update on the show’s future In a post shared to the official Facebook page for Call the Midwife,…

The property, known as Willow Cottage, sits on a mature and secluded plot approximately 2.5 miles from Epping High Street and Underground station. The listing by estate agent Butler & Stag describes the house as having “character”, with period details such as exposed beams and a brick fireplace with a wood-burning stove. Dining room with dual aspect windows and exposed brick detailing (Image: Butler & Stag) The house is approached through a wooden gate leading to a gravel driveway and carport. Once inside, the ground floor includes three reception rooms. Reception room with exposed beams and French doors to garden…

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An officer at the City of London Corporation, which manages the Heath, said a final report is hoped to go before councillors in January. A date for a final decision has not been finalised, with a high number of responses to a public consultation and potential legal proceedings complicating matters. A corporation spokesperson said it is reviewing its access rules to ensure they remain “fair, lawful and respectful” following a Supreme Court ruling in April that clarified the legal definition of a woman under the Equality Act 2010 as referring to biological sex. The court ruled that transgender women can…

McFadden Utilities and Amara Land Limited were found guilty of 24 offences after illegally hooking up properties to Thames Water’s clean water supply network. The offences, which took place over the past two years at three north London developments, involved negligent work and incorrect measurements of recorded water use. Thames Water’s illegal connection team discovered that McFadden Utilities had unlawfully installed connections to the network at 133 Chase Road, now Melrose Mews, and 63-65 Bramley Road, Southgate, now Serenity Close. The manner of installation was deemed below acceptable industry standards, resulting in erroneous water measurements. Similarly, Amara Land Limited was…

This week the zoo unveiled the new spa-inspired home for siblings Gizmo and Kiwi, complete with two pools, mud-bath wallows, and climate-controlled zones. Yesterday morning (Thursday 20 November), they ventured outdoors for the first time since moving. Kiwi leads the way outdoors while brother Gizmo lounges in the warm (Image: Tim Whitby_ZSL) Kiwi, the female sibling, was the first to brave the chilly November air, and was first to trot outside and explore their new space. Older brother Gizmo was less keen to leave their balmy indoor bathing pool, but couldn’t let his little sister have all the fun. Together…

The Christmas memory train on the Epping Ongar Railwayis set to depart from North Weald station on Wednesday, December 3. Epping Forest district residents can enjoy the ride for free, along with a friend, family member, or carer. The journey will include a trip to Ongar station, where passengers can explore the station, visit the museum, learn about the railway, and meet Father Christmas. The train will then return to North Weald station, offering views and a light lunch before arriving at 1pm. On arrival, passengers will be treated to a mulled drink and mince pie. The trip has been…

The supermarket chain has launched its first-ever ‘National Mince Pie Day’ on November 22, and to celebrate, they will distribute 50,000 free mince pies nationwide. These sweet treats will be available for collection at Morrisons in Thamesmead, Welling, Sidcup, and Croydon. 50,000 festive bakes to be distributed nationwide as part of giveaway (Image: David Parry/PA Media Assignments) The national celebration of the festive favourite treat comes after new research revealed that nearly half of Brits (44 per cent) regard mince pies as the official taste of Christmas. Morrisons bakers create more than 20,000,000 mince pies each year to meet the…