Author: Blake Foster

Watan could face a fine of well over £100,000 for illegal workers after it was visited by Immigration Enforcement on Tuesday (July 29). A video shows men being led out of the back of the Pakistani and Afghan restaurant in Ilford Lane following the raid. A Pakistani national and two Afghan nationals were arrested. They have been released on immigration bail. Watan was issued a civil penalty notice. Civil penalty notices include a fine of up to £45,000 per illegal worker for a first breach and up to a maximum of £60,000 for repeat offending. A Home Office spokesperson said:…

Leon Wright, 40, returned from his honeymoon with wife Amy, 34, to find an enforcement notice had been posted through the letterbox of their flat in Twickenham, southwest London. Their property falls under the jurisdiction of Richmond Council, which says residents should leave their bins on the pavement in colour-coded bags from 8pm the night before collection. Mr Wright admits he put his rubbish out at 3:25pm – some four-and-a-half hours before the advised time – but says the fine was unjust as he had to leave for Heathrow Airport and had no other option. Leon Wright, 40, returned from his…

Just 25 miles from London, Edenbridge, located in the Eden Valley, is a relaxed market town known for its history, countryside walks and medieval architecture. Edenbridge is a relaxed market town known for its history, countryside walks and medieval architecture. (Image: Edenbridge Town Council) Edenbridge was originally built close to the River Eden, earning it the name Eden Bridge after its first bridge that was built during the reign of Henry VI in the 15th century, although the current one you’ll see was built in 1836. The village has also had a history with smugglers, with the village being on…

Everest Inn, in Blackheath, opened its doors in 2005, and over the years, it has made a name for itself as a community favourite and a champion of authentic Nepali cuisine. To mark two decades of serving food, the restaurant, which has also won the Good Curry Guide award, hosted a week of events and a party on the Heath for more than 150 guests. More than 150 guests enjoy canapés, wine, and dancing on the Heath (Image: Please Credit – Kushal Shrestha @ K.K.Films & Media) The celebrations were not just about the food, as the restaurant was also…

A bold Peckham gelato brand that started as a side hustle has earned one of the food industry’s highest honours, just over a year after launching. &Chill, founded by Nunhead-based Larissa Stange, has won a 1-star award at the Great Taste Awards 2025, the world’s most trusted food and drink accreditation scheme. The award went to &Chill’s daring Umami Stout Caramel Gelato, made with Guinness and Marmite – “you either hate it or love it, just like Marmite,” Larissa said. The recognition comes as 14,340 entries from 110 countries were blind-tasted over 110 days by a panel of over 500…

Located in Abbess Terrace, the house is described as being in “move-in ready condition” and is said to offer “flexible living space ideal for modern family life”. The open plan kitchen/dining area (Image: Madison Fox/Zoopla) The property features a modern open-plan kitchen and dining area with integrated appliances, as well as a reception room and a sun-room that opens onto the rear garden. A ground floor WC is also included. Upstairs, there are four bedrooms. The kitchen (Image: Madison Fox/Zoopla) According to the listing, two of these are doubles and two are singles. The principal bedroom has an en suite shower room…

It offers locals a well-known pub crawl, famous for lively nights out with friends and family. With buzzing beer gardens, cosy taverns, and a welcoming atmosphere, Carshalton’s pubs provide the perfect spots for a memorable – or not-so-memorable – evening. As someone living in Carshalton, this is my guide to the locally infamous Carshalton pub crawl. All the pubs are within walking distance, giving you a perfect tour of some of Carshalton’s most popular spots – one pint at a time. The Railway Tavern Start your crawl at The Railway Tavern, a classic warm and cosy pub, located just beneath…

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But last week, during the Alton Renewal meeting, I did. Let me explain why. Roehampton is a vibrant community that’s been overlooked for too long. That’s changing. The Alton Estate, one of Europe’s largest housing estates, sits beside Richmond Park. Designed in the 1960s by an award-winning architect, it has green spaces, shops, and community hubs. Now, it’s about to undergo a major renewal—and residents will have their say in September. For years, the Conservative council ignored the growing needs of Alton. Overcrowding worsened. Community centres were neglected or shut down. The health gap between Alton residents and those in…

You may have seen them in green scrubs, maybe holding a wiggly puppy or comforting a worried owner, but do you really know what they do? Following on from Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month in May, I’d like to pull back the curtain to shine a light on the incredible nursing team at Village Vet Hampstead, led by Sarah Nicoll, our clinical nurse manager. RVNs are not just ‘vet assistants’. They are skilled, qualified professionals with years of training under their belts, providing skilled medical care to animals under the direction of a veterinarian. Their role is diverse, combining clinical expertise,…