Author: Blake Foster

Sam Parkin was seen several times at St George’s Hospital, in Tooting, over the course of his life – in A&E in 2013, 2015 and 2016, and as an outpatient in 2016 and 2022 – before he died on September 16, 2022. Doctors had failed to diagnose Sam with malrotation, where the intestines do not rotate into their correct position during fetal development. He died of a hypoxic brain injury three days after suffering a cardiac arrest outside of hospital caused by midgut volvulus, the twisting of the intestine around its blood supply, due to his undiagnosed malrotation. In a…

In a list created by Barratt London, they analysed 34 of London’s top-rated green spaces using reviews, distance from the nearest station and richness of greenery. Each green space was then given a score out of 100 to create the final ranking of London’s top ten green spaces. You can see the full list of London’s top green spaces here. @liviainlondon Hyde Park pedalos are the perfect Summer activity! ☀️☀️ #london #thingstodo #thingstodoinlondon #londonlife #activity #summer #thingstodowithfriends #cheapthingstodoinlondon #londontravel #dateideas #fyp ♬ Almost forgot that this was the whole point – Take my Hand Instrumental – AntonioVivald The ‘stunning’ park…

Greenwich Council has said it is looking to improve the appearance of The Eltham Centre and Eltham Library. The library in Eltham High Street is grade II listed and dates back more than 100 years. Works planned include replacing parts of the roof, repairing windows and doors, and installing new rooflights. Planning documents say: “The proposed works…should be considered a necessity in avoiding further deterioration to a building with a historical context.” The leisure centre in Archery Road is a modern addition that was built in 2007 and includes a swimming pool, fitness suite and sports halls. It will also…

As the Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods and a resident of the borough, I take the issue of potholes extremely seriously. They annoy and frustrate me and I know from talking to residents that they are a cause for concern for them as well. But the subject of potholes is far more complicated than this column makes out. READ MORE: Column: The shocking state of Bexley’s pothole-ridden roads We have a dedicated and hardworking team of engineers and a very robust inspection regime. The team work hard to keep our borough running smoothly and part of that is to rectify potholes.…

A quarterly report published by British Transport Police (BTP) has shed light on the stop and searches conducted at stations between January and March.  According to the data, BTP officers made 3,962 stop and searches under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 and the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971.  Just less than half of these saw an object found as a result.  It was London Bridge railway station that was the top stop and search hotspot of all British stations within this quarter, recording 112 incidents in total.  *Hover over the bars to see the figures* Forty-nine of these were made…

I once believed that being disabled was something to be ashamed of, often hiding the fact that I had disabilities. When I did disclose I was disabled, I would often face misunderstanding from others and looking back now, bullying over it. Even when I got to a point when I had to face that I had a disability and use a power chair to get around, I still felt ashamed. But looking back, I had no reason. This is me, this is who I am, like it or not. I am proud of myself, disability and all, and I think…

I once believed that being disabled was something to be ashamed of, often hiding the fact that I had disabilities. When I did disclose I was disabled, I would often face misunderstanding from others and looking back now, bullying over it. Even when I got to a point when I had to face that I had a disability and use a power chair to get around, I still felt ashamed. But looking back, I had no reason. This is me, this is who I am, like it or not. I am proud of myself, disability and all, and I think…

I once believed that being disabled was something to be ashamed of, often hiding the fact that I had disabilities. When I did disclose I was disabled, I would often face misunderstanding from others and looking back now, bullying over it. Even when I got to a point when I had to face that I had a disability and use a power chair to get around, I still felt ashamed. But looking back, I had no reason. This is me, this is who I am, like it or not. I am proud of myself, disability and all, and I think…

I once believed that being disabled was something to be ashamed of, often hiding the fact that I had disabilities. When I did disclose I was disabled, I would often face misunderstanding from others and looking back now, bullying over it. Even when I got to a point when I had to face that I had a disability and use a power chair to get around, I still felt ashamed. But looking back, I had no reason. This is me, this is who I am, like it or not. I am proud of myself, disability and all, and I think…

I once believed that being disabled was something to be ashamed of, often hiding the fact that I had disabilities. When I did disclose I was disabled, I would often face misunderstanding from others and looking back now, bullying over it. Even when I got to a point when I had to face that I had a disability and use a power chair to get around, I still felt ashamed. But looking back, I had no reason. This is me, this is who I am, like it or not. I am proud of myself, disability and all, and I think…