Author: Blake Foster

The Nomadic Litterpickers group organised their second clean-up event in Little Venice and Westbourne Park on Sunday, November 16. The boat dwellers, who live on north London’s waterways, took to the towpath of Little Venice and Westbourne Park with gloves and rubbish bags. They filled 31 bags with waste, including cans, glass and plastic bottles, wrappers, and other debris. Nomadic Litterpickers clear 31 sacks of rubbish from London towpaths (Image: The Nomadic Litterpickers) Their first litter-pick took place in Tottenham in October, when they collected 30 sacks of rubbish. Alain Gough-Olaya, a spokesperson for the group, said: “As travelling boat…

Buzz Studios, named in honour of the Royal Shakespeare Company’s first female director, Buzz Goodbody, will have its first play, Petty Men, at Arcola Theatre in Hackney from tonight. The production is a reimagination of Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar by creators Adam Goodbody, John Chisham, and Júlia Levai. Previews start from today, November, 19 and will run until December 20. ‘Petty Men’ reimagines Julius Caesar in tribute to Buzz Goodbody (Image: BUZZ STUDIOS) Buzz Goodbody (1946-1975), who was born in Marylebone and grew up in St John’s Wood and Hampstead, was known for her passionate campaigning for affordable theatre and accessibility…

Unveiled by Greenwich Council, the Royal Greenwich Toilet Map has been released today, November 19, to mark World Toilet Day. It’s designed to help residents and visitors locate more than 60 public toilets across the borough, including those in parks, libraries, community centres, stations and leisure facilities. Councillor Mariam Lolavar, cabinet member for health, adult social care and borough of sanctuary, said: “Access to safe, clean and accessible toilets is a basic human right, not a luxury. “On World Toilet Day, we are proud to launch this new toilet map to make it easier for residents and visitors to plan…

On May 26, 2023, an officer received call from a withheld number in which a man threatened “I’m going to burgle your house. I’m going to f*** you up. I’m going to f*** your partner up you Italian c***”.  He then said: “You work for the police, yeah. I will f***ing burgle your house and rape your girl.”  The phone call was later traced back to a number belonging to the officer’s colleague Oscar Yustos-Morales, the misconduct hearing was told.  PC Yustos-Morales was interviewed under caution a fortnight later and gave a prepared statement denying the allegation but providing no further…

It follows a report made to police shortly after 8pm on November 16 of a crash involving a car and pedestrian in the car park of Gallions Reach Health Centre. At the scene, a 17-year-old boy was found suffering life-threatening injuries and was taken to hospital. A 16-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of causing injury by dangerous driving, driving without insurance, driving without a licence, and theft of a motor vehicle. He has since been released on police bail. READ MORE: FAKE speed camera installed on crash-plagued Catford road The 17-year-old victim remains in hospital receiving treatment. His condition…

The Henley Arms, owned by Star Pubs & Bars, in Albert Road closed in October. Star Pubs & Bars told this paper that the boozer is leased to an independent operator who chose to shut the pub “at short notice”. The pub company has confirmed it aims to reopen the boozer as soon as possible. The original Henley Arms is known to have been in existence in the 1860s and was rebuilt after the Second World War. The pub is named after William Thomas Henley, a pioneer in the manufacture of telegraph cables who had a factory in North Woolwich.…

Sylbourne Sydial, who has been a community organiser for 30 years, will represent the Conservatives in the hotly contested election in May 2025. Mr Sydial has become known for his work to inspire and connect residents together through his grassroots initiatives. Candidate connects with families at Lewisham summer event (Image: Sylbourne Sydial) During the pandemic, his daily “Walk & Talk Motivational Moments” broadcasts from local parks gained a strong following. He also has a long-running “Sylbourne Sydial Show” which aims to shine a spotlight on residents doing “ordinary things in extraordinary ways”. Sydial brings community message to high streets and…

The Metropolitan Police were called at 8.58pm on November 16 with reports of a shooting on Hardwicke Street. Officers were dispatched to the scene and two people were found injured. The victims, both 16-year-old boys, were taken to hospital with gunshot wounds. Their conditions are not believed to be life-threatening, but one of the boys is believed to have life-changing injuries. Today (November 19), police confirmed there have been no arrests and the victim’s condition remains the same. A Met spokesperson said: “Police were called at 20:58hrs on Sunday, 16 November to reports of a shooting on Hardwicke Street, Barking.…

Teenagers to men have been left in hospital since Wednesday (November 12), according to the emergency services. These are only the incidents that Newsquest London is aware of. Two in hospital after double stabbing near train station in Dollis Hill Police were first called to a double stabbing on Dudden Hill Lane next to Dollis Hill station in Brent. Police cordon outside train station in Dollis Hill (Image: Contributor) At around 10.45pm on November 12, paramedics were treating a 16-year-old for stab wounds when a second boy, aged 15, approached also with stab wounds. Both boys were taken to hospital…

The A12 is shut in both directions, between junction 12 at Brentwood and junction 15 at Margaretting, following the serious crash this afternoon (November 19). Essex Police confirmed that all emergency services have been called to the scene, but it is not yet known the extent of any injuries or how many vehicles were involved. The crash happened on the London-bound side of the A12, near the Ingatestone Bypass. The road has been blocked since around 12.30pm, and is now expected to remain closed “throughout the evening”, Essex Police has said. Traffic has been reported as “severe”, with delays of…