Author: Blake Foster

This year’s ‘Age Well’ extravaganza at Bruce Castle Park on September 20, starting at noon, aims to connect older folk with community groups and organisations across Haringey as well as promote a positive attitude to their own health and wellbeing. The festival has six zones, each with its own theme covering connection, creativity, eating well, physical activity and wellness. It is free with another ‘purple parade’ through Bruce Castle Park where anyone joining in wears the colour “to defy age-related stereotypes”, along with live music and performance dance. It follows last year’s festival staged by Haringey Council when seniors paraded in purple…

Today, August 12, the capital will see the mercury hit around 32°C (90°F), with only a few clouds expected to interrupt the sunshine. The current temperature is approximately 20°C (69°F). The Met Office has warned that the intense heat could lead to dehydration and heatstroke, particularly during strenuous outdoor activities. Moving into midweek, Wednesday and Thursday will remain very warm. Wednesday will see a high of 29°C (83°F), with overnight lows close to 18°C (64°F). Thursday will continue the trend with similar temperatures and a mix of sun and cloud. Friday, August 15, is expected to be another sunny and…

The review is part of its “Building Harlow’s Future” plan and aims to change how customer services are delivered. It will look at every aspect of resident interaction, including phone calls, emails, online requests, and face-to-face support. The council hopes to create a “seamless, responsive, and data-driven” service centred around residents. The review will be led by a project team and will involve frontline staff, residents, and service experts. Initial findings and improvement actions will be shared later this year. Hannah Ellis, councillor responsible for corporate services and transformation, said: “Harlow Council exists to serve the residents of Harlow and I…

According to official Companies House figures, incorporations rose by 11% year-on-year, driven in part by strong interest from international entrepreneurs. 1Office, a Companies House Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP), reports continued demand from non-resident founders seeking a reliable and efficient UK business base. The UK’s company registration process is relatively quick and straightforward, non-resident founders often face additional challenges such as securing a registered office, meeting compliance requirements, and setting up financial accounts. Annika Lee, UK Business Solutions Advisor at 1Office, says bundled service packages help address these needs effectively: “Incorporation is only the first step. Entrepreneurs also require ongoing…

High Street TV’s £1Million Stock Clearance Sale is now on!   A wide range of products are available with up to 60 per cent off… everything for the home and garden and lots in between. First up is the Jet Hawk Cordless Portable Pressure Washer (red). You’ll save 36 per cent on the portable pressure washer which gives access to those hard-reach areas and is now priced £44.99 instead of RRP £69.99. Available exclusively to High Street TV, Jet Hawk is the go-anywhere, cordless and rechargeable pressure washer that uses any water source. No tap, no problem! The water syphoning…

High Street TV’s £1Million Stock Clearance Sale is now on!   A wide range of products are available with up to 60 per cent off… everything for the home and garden and lots in between. First up is the Jet Hawk Cordless Portable Pressure Washer (red). You’ll save 36 per cent on the portable pressure washer which gives access to those hard-reach areas and is now priced £44.99 instead of RRP £69.99. Available exclusively to High Street TV, Jet Hawk is the go-anywhere, cordless and rechargeable pressure washer that uses any water source. No tap, no problem! The water syphoning…

A series of targeted operations across the country resulted in a total of 67,573 dupes being seized since January 2025. If genuine, the seized merch would have been worth a massive £5.1 million, according to City of London Police.  The pre-season crackdown is part of a collaboration between the force’s Police Intellectual Property Crime Unit (PIPCU), the Intellectual Property Office (IPO), Border Force, Trading Standards and industry partners.  🚨Buying tickets for the 2025 #PremierLeague season?⚠️Fraudsters use social media to advertise fake tickets. They will usually request payment via bank transfer or cryptocurrency.✅ Only buy tickets directly from the clubs or…

The work, which will take place during half-term in February 2026, will see buses replace trains between Gravesend, Dartford, Slade Green, Barnehurst, and Crayford. The closure forms part of a £10 million investment to improve reliability and punctuality at Dartford Junction, one of the busiest in Kent. David Davidson, chief operating officer for South Eastern Railway, said: “The work at Dartford Junction, where 650 trains pass every day, is a vital investment in the long-term resilience and efficiency at one of the busiest sections on the South Eastern Railway network. “We know there’s never a good time to do work…

In June 2024, an application was submitted to Lewisham Council to convert the house standing at 83 Colfe Road into a children’s care home. If approved, the three-bedroom house would become home to a small number of children who require long-term care in a supportive and stable environment. The home would be managed by professional carers working on a 24-hour shift pattern, with no more than two staff members on site at any time. The applicant said no building work is planned, and the outside of the house will remain as it is. The statement says: “There are no proposed…

Springfield Hospital, in Tooting, is now home to two new world-class mental health facilities, a 32-acre public park – the biggest to open since the 2012 Olympics – hundreds of homes, a care home, shops, cafés and a gym as a redevelopment project continues. Once the long-awaited transformation is complete, the 82-acre site will have a total of 1,288 new homes, including 33 per cent affordable housing, integrating mental health facilities with the community. Construction is expected to last until 2028. Springfield Village is a far cry from the site’s days as the Surrey County Lunatic Asylum, which opened in…