Author: Blake Foster

Tu’s director of product, Melinda Harris, says: “As a parent myself, I understand the importance of making the back-to-school experience as smooth as possible for both kids and adults. “At Tu, we prioritise providing our customers with a wide range of choices and durable school uniforms that can withstand daily wear and tear. We are also committed to keeping our offerings affordable for families, and we are proud to have maintained our school uniform prices for the third year in a row.”  Tu’s latest school uniform range starts at £3 for a 2 pack of white polo shirts, and the…

It has been more than two-and-a-half years since Emma Bartolo’s 16-year-old son, Charlie, was “brutally” stabbed to death by a group of teens in Sewell Road, Abbey Wood. Charlie had been out riding his motorbike at 5pm on November 26, 2022, unaware that he would become yet another young victim of knife crime.  The random attack by five teens who were armed with knives lasted less than a minute – less than a minute for eight stab wounds to be inflicted, one of which penetrated Charlie’s brain.  Emma sat next to a blanket with her son’s face on it (Image: Newsquest)…

Here’s everything you need to know about how services will be affected this weekend (August 2 – August 3) Saturday & Sunday, August 2–3 Weekend disruption between Orpington, Sevenoaks and Tonbridge Engineering work will close all lines between Sevenoaks and Tonbridge throughout the weekend, with an extended closure from Orpington to Sevenoaks on Sunday. Saturday – Service changes: Hastings line: Services will be diverted non-stop between London Bridge and Tonbridge via Redhill, adding 30–40 minutes. Paddock Wood line: One train will run per hour from London Charing Cross to Ramsgate via Maidstone East and Canterbury West. Maidstone East line: Charing Cross to Maidstone East trains…

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Between July 23 and September 3, guests are invited to spend time in the LDO’s ‘festive’ zones, packed with free snacks, music, and entertainment. In a break from traditional norms, children from Wembley Primary School have worked with LDO to help curate the fun. The schedule includes the Wings of Wonder Trail, a vibrant bird-themed adventure packed with puzzles, hidden items, and edible delights. By completing the trail, guests can earn a GoGo squeeZ fruit pouch and a unique ‘Wings of Wonder’ badge. In line with the children’s selections, Chaboba’s boba, sweet treats from Treatz, Lindt’s ice cream, and churros…

A TikTok video has captured hundreds of full bottles of Pepsi Max and Pepsi Max Cherry littered around a roundabout in Thurrock. Also on the roundabout are shipping crates for the bottles and plastic wrap. The Pepsi strewn across a roundabout (Image: TikTok/@jackomiah) The video, posted on Thursday (July 31) is captioned “raining Pepsi’s”, while the person filming says “someone’s dropped Pepsi everywhere”. @jackomiah #fyp #essex #grays #eastlondon #pepsi #pepsi #fyp #eastlondon #grays #lakesideshoppingcentre ♬ original sound – Jubar Miah He adds “free Pepsi, free Pepsi”, while panning to show a man appearing to collect some of the bottles in a plastic…

The double-decker London bus burst into flames on the busy road eastbound as it passed near Wennington around 9am today (August 1). The bus was on a test drive and was not carrying any passengers. There were no reported injuries as the driver left the vehicle before firefighters from the London and Essex fire services arrived. The A13 eastbound was closed with “severe delays” extending past Rainham and near to Dagenham. The closure and recovery of the bus were left with Met Police after the fire service left, with cars trapped in the road closure being slowly released. The A13…

Thames Water issued an update on a burst pipe in Inverness Drive this morning (August 1) at 9.49am. It said: “Our team has been on site at Inverness Drive for some time now, working to repair a complicated burst pipe. “Due to the nature and location of the burst, the repair is more challenging than usual. “We’ve drained the standing water and have begun excavation, which is needed before we can access and fix the damaged section of pipe. “Given the complexity, we expect these works to continue through the weekend.” MORE NEWS: School praised for significant improvements after years…

The 19-year-old was attacked with a knife on Kilburn High Road, at the junction of Messina Avenue, on Thursday (July 31) at 3.10pm. He was taken to hospital, where at the time his injuries were assessed as life-threatening. In a new update, the Metropolitan Police has shared that his injuries are no longer life-threatening and are not life changing. Kilburn High Road was cordoned off while a London Air Ambulance also landed near to the scene at Kilburn Grange Park.  London Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We were called at 3.10pm on Thursday (31 July) to reports of a stabbing on…

The not-for-profit Hackney School of Food has been given National Lottery funding for activities for children and their families. The programme aims to fill a growing gap during the holidays when pupils from low-income families do not have free school meals and parents face rising childcare costs. “The holidays can be stressful and costly for families on low incomes,” Hackney School of Food director Zoe McIntyre said. “This funding means we can support those most at risk, offering skills and social connection as well as meals. “Our community kitchen and garden is where children can thrive and families can feel supported.” The government’s…