Author: Blake Foster

Details of both notices concerning Flats 1 and 2, Chatga House, 104 Albert Road, on the land of The Durham Arms in Brentwood Road, have been shared to the publicly available enforcements list on Havering Council’s website.  One enforcement document addresses an alleged breach of planning control relating to the “material change of use of Flat 1 on the first floor from a public house with ancillary accommodation (sui generis) to a self -contained residential unit”.  The other describes an alleged breach in connection to “the material change of use of Flat 2 on the first floor from a public house…

He was later convicted of six child sex offences including attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child and attempting to cause a child to engage in sexual activity.  As part of his sentence he was given a Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO) which restricted his internet activity.  It also included a paragraph prohibiting him from “seeking or undertaking any employment (including voluntary, paid or otherwise) which will, or is likely, to bring the defendant into unsupervised contact with children under the age of 16 years.  But Thorpe took issue with that provision and sought to challenge it at…

The retailer closed its Kentish Town branch in February 2024, despite a 2,000-strong petition from loyal shoppers desperate to keep it open. But the budget supermarket chain said the 8,000 square foot store was “no longer fit for purpose” and it was seeking alternative locations in the area. Two months after Lidl rolled down its shutters, the site was taken over by the Mighty Pound shop. And last summer it was again advertised for let, with the listing boasting that the “premises occupies a prominent position on Kentish Town Road between the junctions of Prince of Wales Road and Anglers Lane”. There were hopes among residents that another bargain supermarket…

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Police have shut off Church Elm Lane after emergency services were called to the road today (August 4) at 2.31pm. The child fell from a height and has been taken to hospital by road after medics arrived in less than five minutes. At this stage, the condition of the child is not known. A London Air Ambulance landed at Old Dagenham Park following the fall. Church Elm Lane is shut off from the Tasty kebab shop to Church Elm Lane Health Centre. A London Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We were called at 2.31pm today (4 August) to reports of a…

Knife crime is at the heart of The Ben Kinsella Trust’s story. It was launched in 2008 after 16-year-old Ben was stabbed to death whilst on a night out with friends in Islington. The charity has a simple tag line – “Enough is enough. Let’s stop knife crime.” Tom Jewkes, operations manager and head of programmes, said that more than 15 years on into its mission, the trust remains “hopeful” that it will one day see a “society free of knife crime”. Without hope he believes it will “fail”. Tom said: “As we all know, knife crime is obviously a huge, systemic, societal problem…

The supplement is just one of the initiatives from Newsquest’s partnership with Teenage Cancer Trust this year, through which it is gifting the charity at least £2 million worth of advertising. These dedicated supplements are part of Newsquest’s ongoing commitment to highlighting vital charitable causes and supporting the communities it serves. They will provide a unique platform to commemorate Teenage Cancer Trust’s significant milestone and raise awareness for their invaluable work. Teenage Cancer Trust has been dedicated to improving the lives of young people with cancer for 35 years. From building specialist units in NHS hospitals to providing expert nursing…

Two more people have been arrested following the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Keanu Harker in Enfield. Police were called at 8.45pm on Thursday, June 26, to reports of gunshots in Great Cambridge Road. Officers and the London Ambulance Service attended and found Keanu suffering gunshot injuries. He was treated at the scene before being taken to a nearby hospital. Despite the efforts of medical staff, he later died from his injuries. His family continue to be supported by specialist officers. On Sunday, August 3, a 17-year-old boy was arrested in Paris on suspicion of murder following an international arrest warrant.…

He was first diagnosed in 2000, with doctors predicting he had three months to live before he underwent surgery to remove one of his kidneys. After a successful operation, six years later, he launched the James Whale Fund for Kidney Cancer to fund research and raise awareness of the disease. His cancer returned in 2020, and it was revealed that it had also spread to his spine, brain and lungs.  We are sad to announce that James Whale MBE died earlier today aged 74, following a lengthy battle with cancer.As a broadcasting legend for over 50-years, James will be missed…

The operator’s websites shows nine services between London and Paris have been cancelled, and a further 12 are delayed. Passengers are being advised to postpone their travel to a later date. The track closure was caused by a power failure on the high-speed line between Moussy and Longueil in northern France. The problem began at around 8.30am local time on Monday. Disruption is expected to last for the rest of the day. Trains are being diverted to run on slower lines. In addition to the London-Paris route, Eurostar services between Amsterdam/Brussels and Paris are also affected. The impact of the disruption is heightened…