Author: Blake Foster

Taking to the social media site, TikTok, user Patrycja shared that she woke up one morning to discover seven notifications from her bank account. Patrycja quickly realised that the transitions had not been from her, with four successful and the remaining three “luckily” declined. Aware that the payments seemed fraudulent, the TikTok user quickly froze her bank account and reported fraudulent activity. @mylittledepressedfamily If you have any other examples or stories you learned from on how to protect yourself please feel free to share so we can all learn! Thank you #fyp #london #storytime #fraud #staysafe #polishgirl #fyp ♬ original sound -…

Arlind Xhokola, 26, died near Momples Road after the crash at around 5.30pm on March 29.  Officers are continuing to explore the possibility that the fatal crash is connected to the robbery of a Ford Fiesta in nearby Pennymead at around 4pm on Saturday. In a tribute released through police, Mr Xhokola’s family said he was a “friendly, supportive” man who was “easy-going”. “Arlind wanted to help everyone,” they said. “Friends and family counted on him for help and support. “He was a mellow, relaxed and patient man. “He was respected and loved by many and will be missed.” His girlfriend, who police…

Parkhill Road is a highly sought-after residential street with excellent access to transport links and local amenities. The Northern Line can be accessed easily from Belsize Park station (approximately 0.4m). The Overground line is accessible via Hampstead Heath station (approximately 0.7m). Benefits of the location include the proximity to many charming boutiques, shops and restaurants in Belsize Park, Steeles Village, England’s Lane, Primrose Hill and Camden Town. It is also close to several schools and Hampstead Heath. Parkhill Road, Belsize Park, NW3£675,000 WinkworthTel: 020 7483 7602 Source link

The Proms at St Jude’s is a world class feast of music, book talks and comedy taking place across nine days in June. Concerts in St Jude’s Church in Hampstead Garden Suburb include percussionist Glennie performing with the Fantasia Orchestra, young performers playing Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours, a brass band ensemble, a night of Italian opera arias, and vocal group The Swingles. Proms chair Kate Webster with local MP Sarah Sackman at the launch of The Proms at St Jude’s 2025 at Henrietta Barnett School. (Image: Michael Elefthiarides) The one-day lit-fest at Henrietta Barnett School features authors discussing their latest books, including Gospel Oak resident Michael…

There have been many theories about the real life inspiration for the iconic streetlight from The Lion The Witch and The Wardrobe  – but could it have had its origins in north London? Muswell Hill author Maureen Paton believes the lamppost which fired Narnia writer C.S Lewis’ imagination may have stood outside St Jude’s-on-the-Hill in Hampstead Garden Suburb. South Square in the 1930s with lamppost. (Image: Hampstead Garden Suburb Archives Trust) Maureen came across the north London contender while researching her new crime series C.S.Lewis investigates; The Mystery at Rake Hall. She discovered that the Oxford don and renowned Christian thinker gave two layman’s sermons…

Environmental health officers from Harrow 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. It’s good news for Harrow foodies as all five of the latest ratings given out were the top score.  All rated five — very good Chopwok express…

Lewisham Council has introduced House of Lewisham to showcase the creativity and talent of artisans and local businesses. The marketplace, with its variety of offerings from fashion and homeware to gifts, aims to assist these enterprises in their online business ventures. It is part of an initiative to help independent high street businesses, only a third of whom currently sell online. This figure is significantly lower than the 90 per cent of national brands in the Lewisham Shopping Centre. The marketplace will also provide training and support to early-stage businesses, assisting with resource access, technology, and skills needed for online…

Natasha Saada, 34, along with her two girls Debra and Diana, aged five and eight, died in the crash on Saturday (March 29). They were reportedly walking home from a synagogue at the time, with her four-year-old son Philip who survived the crash with critical injuries. Rabbi Yitzchak Schochet, of the Mill Hill Synagogue, told The Standard that Natasha was “born and bred in Mill Hill”. “She was raised here, she grew up here,” he said. The Rabbi, who says he was a family friend, explained that the mother moved to New York when she became married and has three…

Developer SevenCapital plans to redevelop the historic Archway Hospital site in Archway Road. Proposals submitted to Islington Council suggested repurposing some of the old hospital buildings, while also constructing three new housing blocks and an 85 metre tower for student accommodation. Hundreds of residents objected to the scheme and the local authority’s planning officers refused planning permission last month, listing 14 reasons why the plans should not go ahead. The draft planning decision notice report said: “The proposal would introduce a tall building to a site not allocated for a tall building and by reason of its excessive height, scale and location it…

Tony McKenzie, 58, from Lower Clapton, is the lead organiser of London’s “Great Ride of Return” – a fortnightly bike ride to raise funds for an aid organisation called the Gaza Sun Birds. It is unclear when Tony – described as a “beloved community figure” – was last seen alive. According to the Metropolitan Police, he was last seen on February 19. But a community search party calling themselves the Find Tony Team say he was last seen on March 10. Either way, he has been missing for weeks. “It’s incredibly worrying,” said friend Eleanor Thorn. She understands his bicycle…