Author: Blake Foster

The Prime Minister has given a deadline for the next United Nations meeting on September 9. According to a written handout of the cabinet meeting he held earlier today (Tuesday, July 29), Starmer said this would happen “unless the Israeli government takes substantive steps to end the appalling situation in Gaza”. It added that they needed to reach a ceasefire, make clear there will be no annexation in the West Bank, and commit to a long-term peace process that delivers a two-state solution. BREAKING: Keir Starmer announces UK will formally recognise the state of Palestine this September as a result of the “increasingly…

In March, a consultation was launched on introducing an express bus service, designated SL11, between North Greenwich and Abbey Wood via Thamesmead. The Superloop bus will follow the same journey as the existing 472 except for a more direct route down Beresford Street in Woolwich town centre, but most of its 40 stops will be missed out. Transport for London (TfL) has said that bus stops that are no longer called at will continue to be served by other local routes. Night service N472 will remain unchanged and will continue serving all existing stops between midnight and 5am. Transport bosses…

Brendan McMillan, 27, and Terry McMillan, 58, were stabbed to death at a business on Long Lane in Bermondsey yesterday (July 28). They were named by Brendan’s rugby club, which shared its condolences on its social media. Police were called to at about 1pm to a commercial property, where they found and treated four people for stab wounds. Terry was sadly died at the scene and three other men were taken to hospital. Terry’s son, Brendan, later died in hospital. A third man who has not been identified suffering life-threatening injuries. A 31-year-old man, who is a British citizen and…

A Harris Hawk was rescued from the top of a house in Harlow on Monday evening (July 28) after becoming tangled in an aerial. Firefighter Harry McWilliam rescued the hawk after it became entangled in an aerial (Image: Essex County Fire & Rescue Service) The bird’s owner was visibly distressed and firefighters feared they might attempt to climb the roof themselves to reach the bird. Firefighter Harry McWilliam, who carried out the rescue, received advice from the hawk’s owner before ascending in an aerial ladder platform. Scott Fretton, station manager, said: “It was one of our more unusual animal rescues. “Harry…

The pair got married in September 2012 at a ceremony in Rome and have two children together. In a joint statement to the PA news agency, the couple said: “We have taken the decision to end our marriage and are now separated. There is no other party involved. “We will continue to be united as loving parents to our children and would therefore kindly ask for our family privacy to be respected. “There will be no further comment.” Cat Deeley and Patrick Kielty announce split  Deeley is best known for presenting This Morning alongside Ben Shephard but has previously hosted the likes…

Below is a summary of the most recent planning applications validated or decided by Epping Forest District Council over the last week: 38 Chigwell Park Drive, Chigwell, IG7 5BD. Double side and single rear storey extension. Ref. No: EPF/1399/25 Watermans End House, Watery Lane, Little Laver, Harlow, CM17 0RQ. Demolition of porch extension, large shed and glass house, relocation of oil tank, new small shed, new kitchen door, and single storey rear extension with swimming pool and car port. Ref. No: EPF/1422/25 Watermans End House, Watery Lane, Little Laver, Harlow, CM17 0RQ. Grade II listed building consent for demolition of porch…

The blaze broke out in Epping Road near Forest Glade at around 12.20pm on July 27 Valerrij Semionov, 29, of Mowbray Close, Epping, was arrested soon afterwards. Semionov has since been charged with three counts of arson and failing to provide a specimen. He has been remanded in custody to appear at Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court today (July 29). A spokesperson for Essex Police thanked the public for their support with the investigation. Source link

Sarah Thompson, who leads St Clare Hospice, is swimming 26.2 miles—around 1,470 lengths—at her local lido this summer. Her goal is to raise £1,600 for the hospice, which could cover the cost of running its community palliative care team for a day. Ms Thompson said: “It’s been a couple of years since I have taken on a fundraising challenge for the hospice and so I felt it was time. “While our NHS funding has remained steady at £2 million, the cost of delivering our services has risen significantly in recent years. “As a result, the proportion of our income that…

Police were called to the Dartford River Crossing towards the A2 following the incident on July 20 at around 7.35pm. The crash involving a black Mercedes GLA and a black Honda CB600 motorbike occurred at the slip road for Princes Road. A man on the motorbike was taken to hospital with serious injuries but has since been discharged. The driver of the Mercedes, a 32-year-old man from London, was arrested on suspicion of failing to provide a sample for a breath or drug test, and causing serious injury through dangerous driving. He was later bailed to return to the police…

Using criteria drawn from the Food Standards Agency’s official framework, each business is reviewed for hygienic practices and management systems. Here are the top-rated scores across the area. Five — Very Good Ashlyns Farm Shop & Restaurant Ltd at Ashlyns Organic Farm Shop, Epping Road, rated 5 on July 15, 2025. Ashlyns Organics Ltd at Saint Johns RC Special School, Turpins Lane, rated 5 on July 17, 2025. Awoo at 138 High Street, Ongar, rated 5 on July 21, 2025. Bellwaris Indian Takeaway at Unit D1, The Maltings, rated 5 on July 15, 2025. BP Chigwell SF Connect at Chigwell…