Author: Blake Foster

Southampton is probably most famous for its links to the doomed liner Titanic, which set off on its fateful journey across the Atlantic from the city in 1912. More than 1,500 people died in the disaster – and you can learn so much more about the voyage on a trip to SeaCity Museum, located right in the city centre. The museum features a couple of exhibitions on its first floor – one about the Titanic and the other about the history of Southampton in its role as a gateway to the rest of the world. The former focuses upon certain crew…

Sarah McGreevy died after falling from the sixth floor of Macbeth House on Hackney Council’s Arden Estate on June 16 last year. A coroner’s report into her death found that it was “more likely than not” that Ms McGreevy had climbed onto a wooden box to clear a drainpipe and had accidentally fallen over her balcony. The council is responsible for the building’s structure, including drainpipes, but a tenant management organisation (TMO) set up by residents so they can manage their own homes is responsible for some repairs. The local authority said last year that there were no reports for any works orders…

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The A502 was blocked in both directions from Armitage Road to Hoop Lane due to the incident, which began at 11.03am on Monday, August 11. The road was reopened at 1.01pm. A London Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We were called at 11.03am today (August 11) to reports of an incident on Golders Way, Golders Green. “We sent resources to the scene, including an ambulance crew, an incident response officer, and paramedics from our hazardous area response team. “We treated a man at the scene and took him to hospital.” The incident caused slow traffic, and diversions were put in place…

The Sherlock and The Hobbit star is among musicians and performers turning out tomorrow (Thurs) for a campaign to save community cafés at Parliament Hill, Queen’s Park and Highgate Wood. The City of London Corporation, which manages the open spaces, is putting five cafés out to tender, including three on Hampstead Heath that could go to corporate larger chains. They are staging an impromptu half-day free festival outside the café at Parliament Fields Lido in Gospel Oak from 10.30am to 2pm. “This is about people and not profit,” Cumberbatch insists. “It’s vital that we stand up for people who run…

The performance will take place at Victoria Park on Sunday, August 17, as part of the east London festival’s community day, headlining The East Stage with a set celebrating modern and classic anthems. Tong said: “Really looking forward to bringing some Ibiza vibes to All Points East this Sunday. “It’s a great chance to play these tracks in the heart of London and bring a selection of some of my favourite tunes to a festival crowd. “See you there.” CMAT set to perform Hero live at All Points East in a standout festival moment (Image: Sarah Doyle) He will be…

When it comes to listed, historic buildings, Greenwich is abundant in buildings and homes dating back as early as the 17th century. With its UNESCO World Heritage status and links to London by train, DLR and ferry, this borough has a lot to offer for would-be homeowners. New data from Property Solvers, using data from HM Land Registry on house sales, has revealed which of Greenwich’s streets are the least and most expensive to live on for 2025. According to data, Hyde Vale in West Greenwich comes out on top as Greenwich’s most pricey street to buy a house, where…

Hayatt Lounge Restaurant, on Westmoor Street, has had an application submitted for a summary review of its premises licence due to incidents reportedly occurring in and around the venue. These incidents were noted on specific dates: October 21, 2024, and January 19, April 6, June 30, and July 27, 2025. The application states that the restaurant, owned by Ms Constanta Alexandra Mateescu, is linked to serious offences. On its website, Hayatt Lounge says it fuses “multicultural dining with modern day London energy” to create an “entirely new” dining experience. The premises is licensed for the sale of alcohol, live and…

Anyone wanting to dispose of knives “with no questions asked” can just drop them into the bin at Willesden Community Gardens in Denzil Road, near the College of North West London. It has been added to the seven amnesty bins already installed by Brent Council as part of a three-year Home Office programme to get deadly weapons off the streets. “This is a discreet way to surrender dangerous weapons that are now illegal,” the council’s cabinet member for public safety Harbi Farah said. “Take this opportunity to get rid of these weapons responsibly if you or someone you know possesses…

Masala Inn, a small eatery in south east London, scooped the award at The English Curry Awards 2025. It was named the top spot in the capital for its “delicious” food and “top-notch” service. The restaurant, which is open every day, offers both dine-in and takeaway options. A main course here will cost around £15. With a 4.7-star rating on Tripadvisor based on more than 400 reviews, it’s clear this place is a favourite among diners. One satisfied customer said: “I recently had the pleasure of dining at an Indian restaurant, and I have to say it was hands down…