Author: Blake Foster

The three-day film fest at the cinema will run from Friday, August 8, to Sunday, August 10. On Friday, The Bad Guys 2 will be shown on two screens. The film follows reformed villains who are forced out of retirement for one last job. The film will be shown on screen 4 and 6 at 9.10am and 10.55am respectively. Marvel’s First Family, The Fantastic Four: First Steps, will be shown on screen 2 at 10.35am. Weapons, an original thriller from the creator of Barbarian, will be shown on screen 5 at 9.05am. On Saturday, The Bad Guys 2 will be…

Sal’s Brasserie, at 83 Corbets Tey Road, serves breakfast and brunch options seven days a week.  The eatery opened in April this year.  Director Salman Ertokus applied to Havering Council the following month, seeking permission to vary a condition linked to its licence.  READ MORE: Romford’s Bake Off winner in ‘Forget Me Not’ plea for dementia research The condition limited Sal’s Brasserie’s opening hours to 8am until 4pm on Mondays to Saturday, with the restaurant’s Instagram page stating it is open from 8am to 5pm Monday to Saturday and from 9am to 4pm on Sunday.  Havering Council has now approved the change of opening hours to…

The hats were made by members of Kiwanis Young Professionals UK which they handed to nurses at the labour ward in Romford. It was part of their ongoing project to support vulnerable newborns and their families. “Our volunteers meet regularly to knit and crochet these hats,” the group’s spokesperson Richardo Whyte said. “It’s our way of showing families that they are not alone — that people in their community care.” The idea was one of a series of community activities by the Kiwanis UK group in Dagenham. MORE NEWS: The Havering project making sure children don’t go hungry during holidays It is…

Whether you’re after relaxation, culture, or family fun, the district is packed with experiences waiting to be uncovered. The Visit Epping Forest website and the free Discover app are your go-to guides for exploring this summer. They offer details on everything from cosy cafés to adrenaline-filled adventures. They also provide information on exclusive deals across the district. The district is home to ancient woodlands, historic landmarks, and market towns, offering free things to do all summer. The district serves as a green corridor between London and rural Essex, providing tranquil walks, ancient trees, and historic sites such as Queen Elizabeth’s…

Bromley Council approved plans to knock down the village hall in Church Lane last week. The hall, which was built in the 1970s as a “temporary” structure after the old building burnt down, was described by planning consultants as being in a “poor state of repair”. Under plans put forward by St Nicholas Church, which owns the site, the existing one-storey building would be replaced by a new village hall with two flats above. One of these two flats will be used by the church caretaker. A detached single-storey nursery would also be built. Currently, a Montessori nursery of 32…

Patients across the country shared their views in the annual GP Patient Survey, giving honest feedback about what their local surgeries are really like. In Croydon, Queenhill Medical Practice, Selsdon Park Medical Practice, and Selhurst Medical Centre emerged as the top performers, with the majority of patients reporting a positive overall experience. At the other end, London Road Medical Practice, Woodcote Medical, and Portland Medical Centre were rated the lowest for overall experience. Some of the lower-rated surgeries did perform well in other areas, such as helpful reception staff, phone access or how easy it is to get an appointment.…

The changes will see some stations closed or partly closed for TfL to carry out essential work. So you don’t get caught out by the changes, we’ve broken down a list of all the work on the London Underground, Overground and Elizabeth Line this weekend. To get the most up-to-date stats for the Underground, you can use the TfL app or website. What’s your go-to Tube line, and why is it your favourite? 👇 — TfL (@TfL) June 3, 2025 London Tube and Overground closures this weekend Friday, August 8 Mildmay: Friday, August 8, the 21.59 train from Stratford to Richmond will terminate at Camden Road at 22.19. The 23.17…

Police were called near to the car park on Thames Reach, opposite the Tesco Express, yesterday (August 6) at 9.10am to reports of a man with a metal pole causing a disturbance. At the scene, a man in his 20s, was found holding a pole. He was arrested on suspicion of affray and possession of an offensive weapon. The suspect remains in police custody. Around 10 officers were seen near the car park during the time of the arrest. A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said: “Police were called at 09:10hrs on Wednesday, 6 August to Thames Reach, SE28 to reports of…

Barleycroft Care Home, in Spring Gardens, was given the rating after an inspection by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in May.  The home was found to be in breach of legal rules relating people’s safe care, health and safety and the management of the service.  Other areas – including how effective, caring and responsive the home is – were not assessed as part of this inspection, and therefore kept their previous ‘good’ ratings. READ MORE: Upminster war veteran’s remarkable life story told as he celebrates 100th birthday A report published on July 29 reveals that there was “limited assurance” about safety at the home…

Erdal Ozmen was shot dead aged 45 on Dynevor Road, near Stoke Newington High Street, on Tuesday (August 5). Research by Hackney Gazette shows the man was involved in an infamous gang called the Bombacilar, Turkish for The Bombers, according to archive BBC reports. The crime scene in Stoke Newington (Image: Ben Gardner)The BBC states that the Bombacilar was created by Abdullah Baybasin. Baybasin was once alleged to have controlled 90 per cent of the heroin on Britain’s streets from a shop in Haringey by police, though he was cleared of a drug smuggling charge, according to the Times.  The Bombacilar ​specialised in extorting Kurdish and Turkish businesses in the UK. On one occasion,…