Author: Blake Foster

As well as appearing in print, our death notice pages will remain online as a lasting tribute to the memory of those we have lost. Anyone who wishes to send their own message of condolence can do so by visiting the deceased’s death notice page. Here are the most recent notices placed in the Your Local Guardian: DONNELLY Daniel With great sadness, the Donnelly family wish to let Carshalton friends and neighbours know the news of Daniel’s passing at the age of eighty eight. Husband and partner-in-crime to Rene, a beloved Dad and Granddad to Stephen, Strawberrie (Jane,) Paul and…

From the moment the curtain rose, I was transported straight into Cher Horowitz’s world of Beverly Hills high school drama, friendship, and, of course, killer outfits. The musical, based on the beloved 1995 film, takes the timeless story of Emma by Jane Austen and reimagines it with a fresh, fun twist and is currently showing at The Trafalgar Theatre. Clueless: The Musical is currently playing at the Trafalgar Theatre (Image: Poppy Huggett) With Amy Heckerling, the writer and director of the original film, overseeing the project, it’s clear that this version stays true to the cheeky, fashionable spirit of the…

The London Cabaret Club will present its unique interpretation of the classic show at the Bloomsbury Ballroom in Holborn from March 6 to June 28, 2025. The immersive theatrical experience, titled Roxie Rocks Chicago, will feature live music, dance, and drama. It will bring the story of femme fatale Roxie Hart to life with a fresh twist. Features iconic songs, live dance, and Roaring Twenties-inspired dining (Image: ROXIE  ROCKS CHICAGO) The show will include performances of well-known songs such as All That Jazz, Funny Honey, and Razzle Dazzle. There will also be standout moments like Billy Flynn’s ventriloquist-inspired courtroom theatrics…

Hayley Jones, 34, was a prison workshop officer at HMP Belmarsh in Thamesmead when CCTV footage caught her kissing, touching and playing with McSweeney – who was serving a life sentence for the brutal sexual assault and murder of 35-year-old Zara Aleena in Ilford.  Footage also showed the pair leaving rooms which had no CCTV whilst adjusting their clothes.  In a letter which was intercepted by guards, McSweeney told another prisoner that he had been “f***ing the fat thing from the workshop” for 10 months.  He also claimed she had been providing him with contraband such as a phone, “man was…

From November 1, 2025, businesses in certain areas will need planning permission to convert their premises into homes. The council confirmed the new rule, known as an Article 4 Direction, on March 6. This development follows a prior notice issued in September of the previous year. The Article 4 Direction stops the automatic right to change the use of a building from commercial (Class E) to residential (Class C3) in specified areas. It means businesses and services in those areas will now have to apply for planning permission to make such changes. The direction applies to major centres such as…

The ceremony was held in Redbridge Town Hall on March 12, following the announcement of the Young Citizen Awards.  In total, 42 individuals and groups were nominated for the awards with just ten named as community champions.  The Community Champions and special award winners pictured with Mayor, Cllr Sheila Bain (Image: SANDRA ROWSE) Mayor of Redbridge, Cllr Sheila Bain, also handed out two special awards for their outstanding contributions to the borough.  Stephen Hayden, a milkman, and Maria Sanchez, a key player in raising funds for the mayor’s chosen charities Saint Francis Hospice and Guide Dogs for the Blind, were each handed the mayor’s…

Billie Wicks was taken to the Royal Free Hospital in September last year, but because she was not regularly observed at the “understaffed” hospital, the severity of her illness was not recognised, senior coroner Mary Hassell said.  Billie then died on September 15 after being “inappropriately discharged”.  In a prevention of future deaths report, Ms Hassell said: “Billie was inappropriately discharged at approximately 3.30am without adequate repeat observations or senior clinical review, and so her asthma was not diagnosed or treated.  “If it had been, she probably would have survived.”  Ms Hassell drew comparisons to the case of Daniel Klosi, aged…

The London Fire Brigade was called to Richmond Road at 2.24pm today (March 16) to reports of a disused building on fire. In total, 15 fire engines responded, and around 100 firefighters have been tackling the blaze. Pictures from the scene suggest that the fire has broken out at the historic cinema building , which has also previously been used as a bingo hall.  The building, which sits at the junction between Richmond Road and Canbury Park Road, is Grade II listed. One eyewitness called Chelsey, who did not give her surname, told this paper that she was alerted to the fire…

Environmental health officers from Sutton have been busy this fortnight visiting businesses across the area to see if they are meeting hygiene requirements. Based on guidelines set by the Food Standards Agency, inspectors look to see how clean the facilities are; what food safety management procedures are in place and how hygienic food handling is. Ratings are then dished out from five to zero — with the higher score the better the result. Five — Very Good Antonino’s Pizza at Kiosk 14 Level 3, St Nicholas Centre, rated 5 on March 8, 2025. Britkong Eat at 6 Cheam Common Road,…

I recently visited with my cousin and auntie to celebrate my cousin’s 18th birthday, and it proved to be the perfect setting for an unforgettable night out. On arrival, we kicked off our evening with a round of cocktails. We celebrated my cousin’s 18th birthday in style (Image: Poppy Huggett) We opted for the lychee spritz, a refreshing and fruity twist reminiscent of a lychee martini, before going on to enjoy a classic Pimm’s. The venue itself has a lively yet stylish atmosphere, making it an inviting space whether you’re with a large group or on a date night. Electric…