Author: Blake Foster

iNaga, a popular Bangladeshi-Indian restaurant based in West Wickham, has been named the winner of the Asian Restaurant of the Year for Greater London at the Asian Curry Awards 2025. Known for its refined take on classic flavours, iNaga has built a loyal following for its signature dishes, including its Lamb Morisa and Shashlik Masala, created by Chef Ruhal Rahman and led by owner Abdul Hay. iNaga has been named the winner of the Asian Restaurant of the Year for Greater London. (Image: iNaga) The win follows the restaurant’s recent recognition at the Houses of Parliament, where it was named…

They are advising people to take up the flu vaccine, which helps guard against flu, a potentially serious and life-threatening illness. Every year, the NHS provides a free flu jab in autumn or early winter for those who are at higher risk of becoming seriously ill. This includes those aged 65 and over, pregnant women, care home residents, main carers for older or disabled people, individuals living with someone who has a weakened immune system, and frontline health or social care workers. The flu vaccine is also crucial for adults aged 18 to 64 who have long-term conditions, such as…

The Brigade was first alerted at 11.46am today (November 20), with eight fire engines and around 60 firefighters sent to tackle the fire. A turntable ladder was also used as a water tower to fight the fire from above. The fire, which broke out in the property’s ducting, was brought under control by 4.12pm. However, firefighters are expected to remain at the scene this evening to continue damping down and ensuring the area is safe. Smoke is pictured emerging from the building between Aya Lebanese takeaway and The Old Frizzle pub. Traffic is still heavily affected, with The Broadway closed…

Dance party organisers Krankbrother has just announced its first 2026 headliner as DJ and producer Sammy Virji. Described as the “prince of UK garage” and “dance music’s next golden boy”, he will head up an all day summer rave in the North London park on August 7, 2026 – joined by a line-up of his favourite artists and friends. Founded in 2009 by London based DJ brothers Danny and Kieran Clancy, Krankbrother is renowned for putting on immersive dance parties and festivals with the latest DJs and electronic music acts. But campaign group Haringey Tree Protectors previously complained that five…

The footage shows a dark Range Rover with a white roof near the scene where 23-year-old Camilo Palacio was shot dead on High Road on July 24, 2022. The car was seen driving along Williams Grove and Pellatt Grove, before heading back towards Stuart Crescent just before the shooting. It then left the area via Ewart Grove and White Hart Lane, and was seen on Turnpike Lane later that evening. At around 4am on July 25, the Range Rover was found on fire on Alexandra Road, Barnet; the fire is believed to have been started deliberately. Op Wattside – Still…

Barry Loxston, 67, died at St George’s Hospital, in Tooting, on July 30, 2023, after developing complications from a kidney transplant. A recent inquest found Mr Loxston died as a result of “serious failures” to recognise he was unfit for a kidney transplant, which he underwent on July 8. He developed complications after the operation and went into cardiac arrest on July 30. He died shortly afterwards. Fiona Wilcox, Senior Coroner for Inner West London, issued a Prevention of Future Deaths report to St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust after the inquest, where she raised concerns about the care…

The north London landmark will transform into a festive wonderland from November 21, 2025, to January 4, 2026, offering a packed schedule of events for all ages. Returning to the Alexandra Palace Theatre for its third season is Mark Gatiss’s spine-tingling adaptation of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story, running from November 21, 2025, to January 4, 2026. The production stars Neil Morrissey as Jacob Marley and Matthew Cottle as Scrooge. Fans of ice skating can enjoy the annual Sleeping Beauty on Ice at the Alexandra Palace Ice Rink from December 4 to 8, 2025. Festive public skating…

The Mayor of Lewisham Business Awards spotlights the best of Lewisham’s businesses across 10 categories from food and drink to entertainment and shopping. Taking place at an awards ceremony at Catford’s Broadway Theatre yesterday (November 19), the event was attended by over 450 guests, with the winners across the ten categories named.  This year’s awards drew record-breaking engagement, with 2,000 public nominations — double last year’s number — and nearly 9,000 votes. Hosted with energy and humour by Robbie Gee and Eddie Nestor MBE, the evening also featured performances from D&B Academy, magician Troy and violinist Rebekah Reid.  The event was supported…

Today (November 20), Barthimaus Ehiemere, of Chart Street in Hackney, was sentenced to 18 years imprisonment for 47 child sex offences, including rape and sexual assault against multiple boys. The 25-year-old will also be required to register as a sex offender for life. On July 31, a jury at Snaresbrook Crown Court found Ehiemere guilty of 15 charges. He had previously pleaded guilty to 32 offences, including multiple counts of rape, as well as sexual assault and making indecent images of children. The victims were aged between 12 and 16-years-old at the time. The Judge praised DC Lindsey Luscombe for…

South Hornchurch Library, in Rainham Road, has been spotted on property websites Zoopla and Rightmove. The listing for the site has been drawn up by Align Chartered Surveyors and does not publicly advertise the price. Inside the former library (Image: Align Chartered Surveyors/Zoopla) It describes the building as having “development potential” for both leisure and commercial uses, mentioning the “versatile” layout which includes meeting rooms, offices, kitchen areas and plant rooms. READ MORE: East London hospitals ‘struggling to cope’ as A&Es see record patient numbers The Zoopla listing says: “The layout offers ample space for both private and communal functions,…