Author: Blake Foster

Harris Rainham Sixth Form said it achieved a “very pleasing” set of results. Anastasia Ene secures UCL place to study history and politics (Image: Harris Rainham Sixth Form) Almost half of all A-level entries achieved the top A*-B grades, with 82 per cent of all vocational subjects achieving Distinction and Distinction*. The school said it achieved “particularly strong performances” in maths and English A-levels, with around a third of entries achieving A* and A grades. With these results, pupils have been able to confirm places at a number of Russell Group universities including University College London, the University of Bristol,…

The incident happened at Guy’s Hospital in Southwark just before 9am today (August 14). Nine people were treated by medics with four of those taken to hospital. The chlorine gas, which is toxic when inhaled, is believed to have been created by the mixing of chemicals inside a plant room. A staff member was injured as a result of the chemical reaction.  Others who rushed to their aid have been treated for the inhalation of chlorine gas. The incident happened in a “non-patient area”, according to the hospital trust. Firefighters have checked for elevated readings of chlorine gas and the…

Donald Yeboah’s brother was asleep in the next room when he “brutally” attacked Leticia Brobbey in Wingate Square last year. Leticia died from her injuries and Donald, 29, was convicted of manslaughter at Croydon Crown Court yesterday (August 13). Officers had to force their way into the family flat in Clapham on May 8, 2024.Leticia Brobbey was found critically injured in her home (Image: Met Police) They found a woman – later identified as Leticia Brobbey – seriously injured. She was rushed to hospital but died a week later on May 14, aged 52. “Leticia was a caring mother who on that…

Global Infrastructure UK Limited, a Google data centre operations company, wants to redevelop the disused Arena Essex Raceway near Purfleet. It has submitted a planning application to Thurrock Council, which reveals ambitions to demolish the existing structures on the site and replace them with four data centre buildings. But Buglife, a wildlife charity dedicated to the conservation of invertebrates, has urged Google not to build on the land, which has local wildlife site status. The charity said: “The Arena Essex Raceway in Thurrock, separated from the bustling Lakeside Retail Park by the traffic-filled A13, might not be most people’s idea…

The restaurant, in South Street, shut unexpectedly on August 8, with the fast food chain now confirming that the branch is closed permanently. The reason behind the closure was unclear and the chain declined to comment on why the eatery has shut. READ MORE: Burger King closes suddenly in South Street, Romford A spokesperson for Burger King told the Recorder that “Burger King UK will not be commenting at this time”. The South Street restaurant is still marked as “temporarily closed” on Google and as “closed” on the Burger King website. Other nearby branches include those in Hornchurch Road and Eastern Avenue Retail Park. Source link

The incident happened on the Northern line just before 11.20am today (August 14).  Officers and London Ambulance Service crews attended, however, the person was pronouncded dead shortly after.  Old Street station Northern line closed after incident: Live The death is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner. The line running Moorgate and Finsbury Park is currently closed as the incident is dealt with.  Disruption is expected until 12.45pm.  A spokesperson for London Ambulance Service said: “We were called at 11.22am today (14 August) to reports of a person hit by a train at…

Leigh Johnson will take up the role at Barking Riverside Limited (BRL), the master developer delivering the 20,000-home Barking Riverside scheme on the site of the old 1920s Barking Power Station. Ms Johnson said: “I’m proud to be joining BRL at this critical and energising moment in its evolution. “This is a nationally significant project and a career-defining opportunity, not only because of the scale of homes being delivered, but also because of the credibility and commitment of the partners involved.” Ms Johnson, regional development director at Wates Residential. brings experience from senior roles across public and private housing sectors, including…

Sales company Property Solvers tracked the average sold price data from HM Land Registry since 2020 to see where the highest and lowest-priced homes are located across the Ilford postcodes. Streets were only included in the data if they had three or more houses sold in the past five years. Lord Avenue was named the most expensive street in Iford with three properties in the IG5 0HP postcode being sold since 2020 for an average of £1,276,666 whilst the IG5 0HN postcode of Lord Avenue saw four properties sold for an average of £977,500. Longwood Gardens (IG5 0BA) was the second most expensive street with four properties sold for an average…

The team behind London’s Prince Charles Cinema has submitted a bid to reopen the former Stratford Picturehouse, almost a year after its closure. Ben Freedman, managing director of the Prince Charles Cinema, said: “We feel that the Prince Charles Cinema brings a truly unique offer to cinema-goers and is a proven driver of the local economy, as people travel from all over the country to watch films here. “We’re really excited about the opportunity to replicate this success in the vibrancy of Stratford.” The Prince Charles, which was designated an asset of community value by Westminster Council in May, considers the…

A few restaurant chains will be offering some type of free dish or discount for students who have received their results in 2025. From Nando’s to Frankie & Benny’s to Bill’s, many will be spoilt for choice on where to go. Ahead of Thursday, August 14, here’s where you can plan ahead to get your freebies on the day. A Level Results Day 2025 restaurant deals and free food Nando’s Nando’s has become a regular in offering a discount or free food on results day, and for 2025, it’s no different. They are offering a free starter or ¼ chicken for any student…