Author: Blake Foster

The mechanical performer named Titan the robot will appear on Broadway Bexleyheath on Saturday, August 16, with three free shows taking place throughout the day. Known for his comedy, dancing and booming voice, the robot has become a regular fixture at major events around the world – and now he’s coming to the high street for one day only. No booking is needed for the performances, which are open to all ages. Alongside the shows, children can take part in robot-making workshops, where they’ll build their own balsa wood robot puppets to take home. Tickets for the workshop go live…

The third round of the learning disabilities and autism business grants has been opened by Essex County Council. A total of £195,000 is available to small and medium-sized businesses, with £150,000 coming from the county council. The remainder of the funding comes from Chelmsford City Council and Epping Forest District Council through the Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund. Successful applicants can receive grants of up to £25,000, which aim to remove barriers and create significant employment opportunities for individuals with additional needs. The funding can be utilised for various business needs, including salaries, start-up costs, equipment, and training. The scheme, which…

Growing up, I thought I knew everything about this place, what with the same walks, the same faces, and the same spots we’d go to without thinking. But as I got older, I started to realise that Ewell isn’t just familiar, and anyone who knows me will tell you that I think Ewell is the greatest place to live. First thing I always have to make clear is that Ewell is pronounced “you’ll”, NOT E-well, though I can understand how people can make that mistake. When it comes to Ewell, you’ll never hear me criticising the area, like I may…

Until March, the council’s Access Croydon drop-in service allowed people in a housing crisis to walk in and speak face-to-face with officers. It was replaced by a system requiring pre-booked appointments or the use of an online self-help tool. The Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) spoke to a charity support worker who attended the council’s headquarters, Bernard Weatherill House, with a client earlier this week. He described the scene as chaotic and said it left vulnerable clients like his feeling “dehumanised”. “We were told to call whoever we had an appointment with, but couldn’t get through to anyone,” he said.…

With summer holiday clubs costing parents an average of £1,076 per child, many families will be looking to save on their days out this summer.   Juggling time off work and trying to keep children entertained certainly doesn’t come cheap but Family Pass could be the solution to saving pounds on experiences and adventures another growing expense…eating out. From outdoor to indoor attractions, theme parks to cinema and even aquariums, you can join Family Pass now at just £1 for 30 days. As well as the website, it gives you instant access to the free app making it easier to…

The band, made up of Lisa, Jennie Kim, Rose and Jisoo, will perform at the iconic venue for two special shows. Blackpink are best known for songs ‘How You Like That’, ‘Pink Venom’, ‘Kiss This Love’. ‘Shut Down’ and ‘Love to Hate Me’. If you were lucky enough to get tickets to Blackpink at Wembley, check the support act, timings and more below. When is Blackpink at Wembley Stadium? Blackpink will perform at Wembley Stadium for two special nights, on Friday, August 15 and Saturday, August 16. What time do the doors open for Blackpink in London? If you want to…

Richard’s vulnerability due to his mental health – he said he “hears voices” – was exploited by a group of people who used his home as a drug den.  “It started when they knocked on my door. They were homeless, or so they said, so I let them stay for a little bit but they started to take over. I didn’t say anything – I thought they would just leave eventually… out of politeness – but they started inviting their friends over and would stay for nights at a time,” Richard said.  “They used to sit outside the front door…

Here’s your complete day-by-day guide with all showtimes included. Friday 15 August – Full showtimes Weapons (18) – 14:45, 17:45, 20:45 (SOLD OUT) – Screen 5 Materialists (15) – 12:00, 14:45, 17:30, 20:15 – Screen 1 Freakier Friday (PG) – 11:20, 14:00, 16:40, 19:20 – Screen 4 Together (15) – 15:30, 18:00, 20:30 – Screen 7 Nobody 2 (15) – 19:00, 21:15 – Screen 6 The Fantastic Four: First Steps (12A) – 12:15, 15:15, 18:15 – Screen 3 The Bad Guys 2 (PG) – 10:15, 12:45, 15:15 – Screen 2 The Naked Gun (15) – 17:45 – Screen 2, 21:00…

The Bell Inn once stood at the corner of Corbets Tey Road and St Mary’s Lane.  The watering hole is understood to have first been built in the 1760s, roughly where a nail and beauty salon is now on Bell Corner.  An earlier premises is rumoured to have been in existence from before the 17th century, according to Havering Libraries.  It was flanked on one side by a family-run blacksmiths that went by the name of Eldred’s Smithy from 1799, before it closed down in 1907.  The pub seen at the end of the road, with the fence of Saint…

Work will begin in October as part of Harlow Council’s wider regeneration of the town centre, with completion expected by spring 2026. Councillor Dan Swords, leader of Harlow Council, said: “We are rebuilding our town – not with a lick of paint or new benches, but the biggest regeneration programme of any district council in the country. “With the bus station starting this month, the Playhouse Quarter next month and the redevelopment of Market Square in October – these are no longer just promises, but the reality of us delivering this once-in-a-generation rebuilding of the town centre.” The scheme is…