Author: Blake Foster

Early birds – and perhaps people who had not yet gone to bed – dashed out as flakes were falling to throw snowballs and build snowmen. But anyone emerging from their homes dressed in warm coats and hats later on Sunday found the air surprisingly warm, as rain washed away the last crusts of snow. London’s weather has been changeable since the new year, with rain on Friday (January 4), followed by blue skies the following day. Children dash out into the streets of Belsize Park as it snows (Image: Linda Grove) The city was under a yellow weather warning for snow…

One of the biggest contributors to Christmas waste is gift wrapping. It is estimated that over 108 million rolls of wrapping paper are used every year in the UK alone, much of which ends up in landfills due to its inability to be recycled. Similarly, plastic packaging for toys and electronics is often excessive, leaving behind piles of non-biodegradable materials. Food waste also peaks during the holiday season. With large feasts and an abundance of leftovers, nearly 4.2 million tons of food are wasted in the UK annually over Christmas. This not only wastes resources but also generates methane, a potent…

Jeremih, 14, went missing on Tuesday (December 31, 2024) from his home in the Sidcup, SE9 area. Police are urging anyone with information or who sees the teenager to contact them. A social media post from Greenwich MPS read: “MISSING- Please help us locate #missing 14 year old Jeremih from #SE9. “Last seen 31/12/24. “Any information or sightings, please call 999/101 quoting reference 01/7000323/25.“ Source link

Officers from the Metropolitan Police were called just before 10am today (January 3) with reports of a man found dead in Engineers Way.  The crime scene blocked off an entrance to the building (Image: Newsquest London) They were dispatched to the scene with colleagues from the London Ambulance Service, where the man was located.  Paramedics administered first aid, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene a short while later.  A passerby who was in the area at around 11am told this paper that she had seen “lots of police and ambulances” in the area.  A passerby described seeing…