Author: Blake Foster

The museum celebrates the untold history of a century of teenage life in Britain and is due to open a permanent home in Georgiana Street, Camden, next year. But before that, they are urging people across the UK to rifle through their shoebox of treasures and bring along photos, flyers, ticket stubs, band T-shirts, home movies and memories of teenage rites of passage to a series of Show and Tell events at Fred Perry stores. The Museum of Youth will be at Camden’s Fred Perry store on Friday collecting images and memories for its archive. (Image: Katelyn Slyer) Images and ephemera will be scanned and added to the museum’s Grown Up in Britain archive…

A ‘fast track’ health programme has been started with GP surgeries working with pharmacists across north London to combat viruses evolving during the winter months, with new strains emerging that could hit vulnerable people such as the elderly. “Preventative measures are crucial to safeguard our health and those around us,” Oak Lodge surgery nurse Huma Devraj said. “This is to help reduce the spread of illness in vulnerable populations especially for anyone eligible for flu, Covid or RSV vaccinations.”  Doctors and pharmacists are being featured in an NHS programme called ‘Your Local Health Team’ to give health services “that human feel”,…

The Arsenal players met youngsters on the wards and one family staying in the neonatal unit. Elliot Sandamas, a 12-year-old “big Arsenal fan”, was overjoyed. “I was bit nervous but really excited to meet them,” he said. “My family are all Arsenal, so they’ll be very jealous that I met them.” Kay Stone, mum of 13-year-old Dora Stone, was also thrilled to meet goalkeeper David and left-back Kiernan — even though she and her husband support Spurs! Nevertheless, Kay admits it was “a lovely initiative this time of year”. The players also met newborn twins Jhené and Josiah and their mum…

Packford Opticians in Woodford was established in 1979 by Chris Packford. Chris, who first qualified in 1966, has now retired at the age of 81. He worked in a number of optical settings, including the Mental Health Hospital in Claybury and providing a specialist dispensing clinic at the Great Ormond Street Hospital within a facial clinic. Chris said: “The practice has become the first port of call for accurate paediatrics dispensing for families in Redbridge and Waltham Forest as well as serving those with microtia (only one ear or earlobe). “I’m very proud of what we have achieved at Packford Opticians…

In its recent inspection, conducted throughout late October, Ofsted agreed the school had taken effective action to maintain the standards. During its recent inspection, Chestnut Park Primary School, on St James’s Road in West Croydon, maintained top marks across all assessment areas. The report notes how staff set clear expectations for pupils’ behaviour and attitudes, fostering an environment where children excel. The school is also praised for its strong sense of community, with families playing an active role through events like the annual summer carnival. Ofsted inspectors found this celebration brought together diverse student-based music, dance, and food, creating a vibrant…

Designed by architect Neave Brown in 1968, Alexandra Road estate is heated by an innovative system of “radiant walls”. These keep homes warm during the winter months through heated coils embedded in the dividing concrete walls of the estate, often referred to as Rowley Way. But Camden Council has now proposed replacing this system with individual heating units and radiators in each flat. The local authority claims that the 50-year-old pipework suffers from “extreme corrosion and leaks”, which makes the heating and hot water on the estate “unreliable”. Repairs have cost more than £800,000 since 2016, with £200,000 also spent…

Reports of problems with the sites began to occur on DownDetector at around 5.45pm today, across Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger. Most people had problems with the app, website or server connection meaning some were unable to use them properly. Many took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to share they were facing problems with the sites. everyone on their way to twitter because facebook & instagram is down.. #facebookdown #instagramdown pic.twitter.com/NmDslagegv — rookiua (@rookiua) December 11, 2024 One wrote: “Facebook is down, so naturally, everyone’s flocking to Twitter to confirm it’s not just them. Classic.” Another posted: “Everybody coming to…

The adult was taken to hospital for treatment after reports of an assault in Downs Park Road, near to The Excelsior Academy, today (December 11) at 3.45pm. The Metropolitan Police says that a group of males, some armed with weapons, attacked the victim before leaving the area in their cars. It is understood that at least one of these weapons may have involved a knife. Both police and the London Ambulance Service were called to scene after the report was made. No arrests have been made and enquiries into the incident are ongoing. A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said: “Police were…

The old and leaky drainage system underground is said to have been damaging the surface and needs to be replaced urgently. The closure at the junction with Wembley Hill Road runs from January 13 until mid-May. The work is being carried out by Brent Council following discussions with Wembley traders and TfL over the best time to start — so it wouldn’t clash with the busy Christmas period or Diwali. “Closing a busy road is not ideal,” the council’s environment cabinet member Cllr Krupa Sheth admitted. “That is why we have pushed back the start date till January. “These upgrades are vital…

Warwick Goodall is hosting a free bingo event for the community at Charlie Ratchford Court, an extra care scheme in Chalk Farm, from 3.30pm on December 23. With people in care homes, the disabled and the lonely in mind, attendees will be given free bingo books, free raffle tickets and prizes as well as mince pies. Entertainment is being provided by singer/songwriter Malcolm Goodall of Hats Off Gentlemen It’s Adequate. Warwick Goodall hosts free bingo events every year in Camden for those in care homes, the disabled, or those who want company (Image: Warwick Goodall) Father-of-two Warwick said: “I used to be…