Author: Blake Foster

The incident took place on Merton High Street during the early hours of Saturday (August 23). Officers were called at around 3.30am. The victim is being supported by specially trained officers and a crime scene remains in place on the High Street. Forensics have been seen working in the area over the last few days. No arrests have been made at this stage. Police are urging anyone with information or who was in the area at the time to call 101 and quote 1269/23AUG. Source link

The Addicks were dominant for the majority of the match managing 20 shots and creating an XG of 1.63 compared to their opponent’s seven shots and 0.49XG. Jones pointed out the fact that a lack of quality cost his side.” “We had 20 shots, seven on target, five blocked.” “We created clear-cut chances and should have won the game. If that had ended 3-4 or even 5-1, I don’t think anyone would’ve argued.” “That’s the learning curve for us. We have to be more clinical.”   Despite the lack of quality in the final third from Charlton, Jones took a lot…

Police were called to Stratford DLR station around 4.20pm yesterday (August 23). As officers approached the man, he allegedly went onto the tracks. Officers then worked with station staff, paramedic and the London Fire Brigade to bring him back to safety. The man was taken to hospital and later arrested on suspicion of trespass, endangering the railway and a public order offence before being taken into custody. Police did not say if a firearm was recovered. The station was closed and the DLR was suspended between Stratford High Street and Stratford International “while the police respond to an incident at…

The teenager and a 54-year-old man were arrested on today (August 24) on suspicion of arson with intent to danger life and remain in police custody. Officers were called to Indian Aroma restaurant on Woodford Avenue in Gants Hill around 9pm on Friday (August 22). Of the five injured, two – a man and a woman – remain in a life-threatening condition. Officers are also seeking two other victims they think left the scene before they arrived. Detective Chief Inspector Mark Rogers, of the Met’s Central Specialist Crime North unit said: “While we have made two arrests, our investigation continues…

Drivers, engineers and controllers at London United and London Transit will walk out on Friday, August 29 and Monday, September 1 in a dispute over back pay. Unite the union says members are angry that parts of a new pay deal are not being backdated to December, leaving drivers hundreds of pounds out of pocket. The row follows First Bus buying the companies earlier this year from RATP. Unite also claims London United is trying to change the pay anniversary for some staff and refusing to reinstate shift work premiums. Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said: “This is underhand and…

Three people are in a life-threatening condition after the suspected arson attack at Indian Aroma in Woodford Avenue, Gants Hill, at about 9pm on Friday (August 22). CCTV footage seen by the PA news agency appears to show a group of people with their faces covered walk into the restaurant before pouring liquid onto the floor. Seconds later, the inside of the restaurant is engulfed in flames. Part of the ground floor was damaged by fire, and crews rescued five people from the restaurant. Nine others got out beforehand, London Fire Brigade said. Sayed Bokhari, 39, said he had spoken…

A restaurant in Thornton Heath has applied to serve alcohol into the early hours. Yahso Restaurant, located at 444 Whitehorse Road, has submitted an application to Croydon Council for a premises licence under the Licensing Act 2003. The application includes permission to serve alcohol, provide late-night refreshment, and play recorded music. If granted, the licence would allow the restaurant to operate from midday to 11.59pm, Monday to Thursday. On Fridays and Saturdays, the restaurant would be able to remain open until 2am, and on Sundays until 1am. The full application is available for public inspection at Access Croydon Reception, Bernard…

South London Speaks, written by Stephen P Daly, is an anecdotal record of everyday language between 1950 and 1980. It draws on Stephen’s own memories as well as contributions from long-time residents, family members and friends who recalled the phrases they grew up with. Stephen said: “This book is my love letter to the south London I grew up in. “It’s a tribute to the wit, warmth and rhythm of the people who shaped my early years. “I wanted to preserve the voice of a generation before it disappears.” The book contains a wide variety of expressions, from sharp insults…

Officers were called to King Street, W6, at around 5.40pm on Friday (August 22) after a crash involving a moped and a bicycle. The cyclist, a woman in her 40s, was found with critical injuries. She was pronounced dead at the scene. The moped rider left the area on foot and officers are making enquiries to trace them.  London Ambulance Service said it sent an ambulance crew, paramedics in fast response cars, an incident response officer, a clinical team manager and London’s Air Ambulance. The first paramedic arrived in under four minutes. Police are appealing for witnesses and anyone with…

With bottles starting from just £5.99, the budget supermarket has a decent range of wine dupes for those seeking top-shelf taste without the top-shelf price.  But, many are special buys, so be quick, and get the last of the summer wine while it’s still in stock.  Like Whispering Angel? Try Chassaux et Fils Sainte Victoire Provence Rosé (£11.99) At around half the price of Whispering Angel (currently £22.50 in Waitrose) this classic rosé is bursting with red berry, watermelon, citrus, raspberry and pear flavours. Fresh, dry and perfectly balanced, the rosé delivers both elegance and flavour, and saves £10.51 (47%) on the…