Author: Blake Foster

Hundreds attended the demonstration in Parliament Square yesterday (August 9) organised by Defend Our Juries. Metropolitan Police said that they arrested 466 people on suspicion of showing support for Palestine Action, which was recently proscribed as a terrorist organisation. The force added that there were eight further arrests relating to other alleged offences. Five people were arrested on suspicion of assaulting a police officer. None were seriously injured. The Met said the detained protesters were taken to prisoner processing points in the Westminster area, and those whose details could be confirmed were bailed, with conditions not to attend any further…

The Sun Wharf will be located at 50 Tooley Street, Southwark – the former home of the London Dungeon. Now set to open on Thursday, September 2, 2025, the pub will transform a space steeped in history into a striking new destination for commuters, locals, and visitors. The entrance to the Wetherspoons (Image: Wetherspoons) Newly released artist impressions show a warm and contemporary interior that preserves the building’s distinctive architecture. The Wetherspoons will have the classic look with a modern twist (Image: Wetherspoons) Features include exposed brickwork, soaring arched ceilings, vintage photographs of London, sculptural ceiling fixtures, and a mix of…

A detailed version of Croydon has been built inside Roblox, the online platform known for user-made games. The experience Croydon: The London Transport Game, it lets players drive real-life bus and tram routes across a one-to-one map of the borough. You can hop behind the wheel, pick up passengers, and even operate a working ticket machine. If you don’t want to drive, you can just explore as a passenger and walk or hop on the bus to see landmarks like Croydon Library or Croydon Clocktower. The game was originally created by a developer known as hhwheat, with further development by…

The incident happened in Rose Hill near Gloucester Gardens at around 4.30pm yesterday (August 9). Officers and London Ambulance Service crews attended and found a girl injured. She was taken to hospital where her injuries were assessed as non life threatening. No arrests have been made as police enquiries continue. A spokesperson for Metropolitan Police said: “Police were called to a report of a collision involving a car and a child on Rose Hill, Sutton at around 4.30pm on Saturday, 9 August. “A girl, aged 13, was taken to hospital with injuries which are being treated as non-life-threatening or life…

The house, tucked away on the edge of Bexley Village, offers a blend of character, space, and tranquillity, according to estate agents Robinson Jackson. The property, which is accessed via a long, private gated driveway, sits on a generous plot surrounded by open fields and equestrian land. Private gated driveway leads to character-filled home with modern flair (Image: Robinson Jackson – Bexley) The house features an expansive frontage and a large driveway, complete with a double car port, providing ample parking. The interior of the house has been thoughtfully renovated by the current owners. Front reception room renovated in a…

From riverside walks and woodland trails to playgrounds, museums and animal encounters, there are plenty of options that won’t break the bank. Many of these attractions are free or low cost, and several are run by local charities or volunteers, donations are often welcome to help keep them going. Here is the full list: Crystal Palace Park Best known for its Victorian dinosaur sculptures, Crystal Palace Park also offers a maze, a children’s farm, a skatepark, and wide green spaces for games and picnics. It remains one of the most popular free day-out spots in the area. Address: Thicket Road,…

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The ‘North London Summer Connect’ is a free festival to show what support is available from the Children’s and Young People’s Services, taking place in Chestnuts Park in St Ann’s Road on Saturday, August 16.   Activities for all ages include interactive games, sports, arts and crafts workshops and of course a bouncy castle and face painting. Visitors can get advice from information booths and meet members of the North London NHS foundation trust’s ‘youth board’ and be put in touch with organisations that offer any help needed.  The ‘gathering in the park’ is for anyone looking for services —…

Beverley Bungalow in North Road, Romford, could be transformed with the demolition of its current day care facility and the construction of five three-bedroom houses alongside a new replacement centre. Here are the latest planning applications submitted to Havering Council, featuring proposals for home extensions, new dwellings, and changes of use across the borough. Below is a summary of the most recent planning applications validated this week: 113 Moor Lane, Upminster. Part single, part two storey front, side, and rear extensions, plus a hip to gable loft conversion with rear dormer and roof lights to the front. Ref. No: P0974.25 367…

Strange Journey, The Story of Rocky Horror is billed as the definitive tale of the 1970s musical, which continues to tour and screen in UK theatres five decades on. It’s directed by Linus O’Brien, son of The Rocky Horror Picture Show’s creator and star Richard O’Brien. Tim Curry played Dr Frank N Furter in both the original show upstairs at The Royal Court in London and the cult 1975 movie. (Image: Mick Rock) He was just a child when his dad’s famous creation was taking the world by storm, but he still remembers many of the performers who helped to make it iconic. O’Brien was an…