Author: Blake Foster

A complex investigation by Redbridge Council’s enforcement team caught the builder who was banged to rights by magistrates and ordered to pay more than £2,000. The culprit, 53-year-old Inderjit Singh, was spotted by a neighbour driving up in the van and unloading black bags of waste into household bins in a cul-de-sac off Lynn Road. The witness captured him on video and took photos showing Singh with his white van. “Fly-tipping on our streets is unacceptable,” Redbridge Council’s cabinet member for enforcement Khayer Chowdhury said. “We all have a responsibility to ensure neighbourhoods are kept clean — and that includes businesses. “We…

Terry and Brendan McMillan were stabbed to death on July 28 in Long Lane, and a third victim was injured. Hassan Cevik, 31, of Mount Pleasant Lane in Hackney, was charged with two counts of murder, Section 18 grievous bodily harm and possession of an offensive weapon yesterday (August 10). Police were called to 1pm after four people were stabbed at Terry McMillan’s property development and investment business, The Trademark Group, where Brendan also worked. Officers arrived with the London Ambulance Service and treated four people for stab wounds.  Terry, 58, from Chislehurst, died at the scene. Three others were…

Based on guidelines set by the Food Standards Agency, each venue is assessed for cleanliness, food handling practices, and safety procedures. Establishments are then rated on a scale from zero to five — with five indicating the highest standards of hygiene. Five — Very Good Indulge Coffee at 7 Broadway Parade, The Broadway, rated 5 on July 23, 2025. Marks & Spencer at Unit B, 829-837 High Road Leytonstone, rated 5 on July 24, 2025. Papa John’s at 61 Old Church Road, rated 5 on July 23, 2025. Pepe’s Piri Piri Chingford at 249 Chingford Mount Road, rated 5 on…

The decision comes after talks between Transport for London (TfL) and Redbridge Council, following residents’ concerns. From Monday, August 18, the lanes between Keswick Gardens and Clayhall Avenue will only function Monday to Friday, 7am to 10am and 4pm to 7pm. Outside these hours, all traffic can use the lanes. Initially, TfL proposed 24/7 operation, which would have limited the A1400 Woodford Avenue to single-lane traffic at all times. The change follows several meetings between Redbridge Council leader Councillor Kam Rai and TfL officials, including the deputy mayor. Councillor Rai said: “As a local resident, I understand the impact road network changes can have on…

Leonie Wadin, 74, claimed that since the death of her father, Harry Melbourne, she has not bought one. It was first sold in the UK in 1973 before being taken off the shelves the following year. In 1994, when the chocolate bar went back on sale, it cost 10p, and it has gained a reputation for being a barometer for inflation in the UK. This country is finished. pic.twitter.com/ASWIniQFPd — No Context Brits (@NoContextBrits) February 8, 2025 According to Sky News, it remained at the 10p price until 2007, before it started increasing. Nowadays, it is sold for around 30-35p per…

Despite having a fairly warm July, it has been a mixed start to August. Storm Floris brought heavy rain and ferocious winds last week, but temperatures have started to climb again. According to the radio this morning, Britain is suffering it’s 4th heatwave of the summer 🤣🤣🤣 do they know just how bonkers they sound ? What they really mean is Britain is having a typical British summer, bit sun, bit cloud, bit rain & bit wind. — 🔧🔩 Durham Steel 🔧🔩 (@PhilHannon) August 11, 2025 The hot spell would mean the fourth heatwave of the summer so far. A combination of…

Emergency services were called to Three Kings Pond, near to Three Kings Piece, today (August 11) at 9.45am to concerns for the welfare of a man in the water. The man was pronounced dead at the scene. No further information about the man or the circumstances of his death have been shared at this stage. Enquiries are ongoing to find his next of kin. At the time of reporting, a crime scene remains in place. Several police, fire and ambulance service vehicles are at the scene. A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said: “Police were called at 9:45hrs on Monday, 11 August…

Dovetail Architects, on behalf of Tiffani Properties Solutions Ltd, has submitted a planning application for the demolition of Beverley Bungalow, in North Road. The site, used as a day care service for adults with learning difficulties and autism, would be replaced with a new centre, as well as five new homes.  These three-bedroom houses would be built at the front of the site – closest to North Road – while the replacement day care centre would be built behind and not visible from the road. READ MORE: Five vacant shops and offices in Hornchurch could get makeover under new plans According to the…

Police were called to a footpath off Perry Street, Crayford, last Monday (August 4) at around 5pm following the reports. The street runs along the east boundary of Barnehurst Golf Club. Following the investigation, two 17-year-old boys have been arrested on suspicion of raping a female under 16. One of the two boys was also arrested on suspicion of intentional strangulation. They have since been bailed while enquiries continue. It is understood the boys are from Bexley and Hemel Hempstead. Police have confirmed that the two are not asylum seekers, following widespread false speculation online suggesting this was the case.…

The weather forecaster predicted that much of England and Wales will be warmer than 30C on Monday because of a combination of high pressure and a southerly airflow. Temperatures are likely to rise the most in central and southern England, peaking at around 33C in London on Tuesday. Yet forecasters added that there is also a risk of isolated thunderstorms and infrequent outbreaks of rain alongside the high heat. Here is the hour-by-hour forecast for today (Monday) 12pm – Sunny, 26°C 1pm – Sunny, 27°C 2pm – Sunny, 28°C 3pm – Sunny, 29°C 4pm – Sunny, 30°C 5pm – Sunny intervals, 30°C…