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John is missing from his home.  He was last seen at 9am today (July 27) wearing a white polo shirt, black jeans and navy Crocs. John was last seen wearing this outfit (Image: Bromley MPS) If you have seen John, call police on 999 quoting the reference 01/7787499/25.   #MISSING | John – 73 YRS old is missing from Orpington. He was last seen at @0900 today wearing a white polo shirt, black jeans and navy crocs as shown below. We are concerned for him. If you see him, please call 999 with ref 01/7787499/25 pic.twitter.com/zfRovVqN0E — South Area – Bromley MPS (@MPSBromley)…

Essex Police were alerted to the incident in High Street at around 1.15am on June 29.  Two people were found injured and an investigation was launched. The severity of their injuries has not been confirmed.  Detectives are looking to identify a man who they wish to speak to in connection to the incident.  READ MORE: Person in hospital after caravan and motorcycle crash on M25 near Upminster Anyone who knows or can help police locate the man should contact police quoting incident 145 of 29 June.  Those who have CCTV, dash cam or other relevant footage of the incident should submit…

These are not loud or sprawling venues. Instead, they focus on simple things done well: good beer, good company, and a welcoming atmosphere. There are now several places in and around Bexleyheath that fit this bill. Each one has its own feel and story, but together they’ve created a community around well-kept pints and personal service. With three of the best within walking distance, it makes for a rewarding and relaxed crawl through some of the area’s most characterful spots.   The Bird & Barrel 100 Barnehurst Road, Bexleyheath DA7 6HG Opened in April 2018, The Bird & Barrel sits…

The incident happened at around 3.10pm on June 30 when a man in his 50s had a verbal disagreement with another man who began swearing at him. This escalated into a physical altercation at the bottom of the Central Line escalators, where the man was put in a headlock and lost consciousness. His attacker then fled the scene and boarded a Central Line train. The man in the image may have information that could help police enquiries. A spokesperson for the British Transport Police said: “Officers investigating after a man was strangled at Bank Underground station have released this image…

Sid Rebai, 36, frequently targeted drinkers in the City of London, police said. CCTV footage shows him pretending to be on the phone while he uses his right foot to grab the straps of a backpack – and drag it along the ground towards him.  Rebai, wearing a black baseball cap, beige hoodie, and blue jeans, then picks up the bag and hurries off without anyone noticing.  However, on May 6, the thief, who was known to police, was spotted at a pub in Aldgate by plain-clothed officers from the City of London Police’s Proactive Acquisitive Crime Team.  They approached…

This week, the Recorder is looking back at the history of Langtons Gardens – a historical green space in the centre of Hornchurch which has provided the backdrop to many wedding photos over the years. The gardens are home to a grand Grade II-listed manor house, which was built around 1760. According to Havering Libraries, it was likely built on the site of a much older house, known in the 15th century as Marchauntes. Hornchurch Urban District Council in session in 1963 (Image: Havering Libraries-Local Studies) READ MORE: Harrow Lodge Park: history of Havering’s largest open space Ownership of the estate passed through…

Applicant EEH Properties Ltd has applied to Brent Council with new plans for the former Mecca Bingo hall in Burnt Oak Broadway.  The Grade II listed building has been out of use since its closure in October 2014.  Prior to its use as a bingo hall, the site was originally opened in 1936 as the Savoy Cinema and was last known as the Essoldo Cinema before its change of use.  According to a report prepared by Rohacs Architects on behalf of EEH Properties, the condition of the building is now “poor and shows inevitable signs of deterioration” as a result…

I visited on a Friday at 3.30pm, and from the moment I stepped into the hotel, just off Hyde Park, it felt like I’d been dropped into a scene from The Great Gatsby. The dining room, known as The Palm Court, features an Art Deco design, high ceilings, and elegant atmosphere. It feels special without being too formal. The Palm Court (Image: The Palm Court)We started with a bottle of champagne, which felt fitting for the theme. The experience works especially well as a pre-theatre treat if you’re heading to The Great Gatsby: A New Musical at the London Coliseum nearby. ‘A…

The latest charges authorised by the Crown Prosecution Service come as the demonstrations near The Bell Hotel in High Road continue.  It is understood that the hotel has been allocated as accommodation to house asylum seekers.  Lee Gower, 43, of High Street has been charged with violent disorder and assault by beating of an emergency worker following an incident on July 17.  Gower was remanded into custody to appear at Colchester Magistrates’ Court on July 26. 18-year-old Joshua Meadows of Sunnyside Road has been charged with failing to remove an item worn on demand by a constable, and possession of…

Joan Edwards, 84, who now lives at Honey Lane Care Home in Waltham Abbey, spent two decades as bar manager at the Royal British Legion in Borehamwood before retiring in the late 1990s. Known for her warmth and character behind the bar, her son nicknamed her the “Pat Butcher of the British Legion”. Joan pulls a pint at the RBL she worked at for many years (Image: Honey Lane Care Home) Ms Edwards said: “It’s been almost 30 years since I left the legion. “I’ve loved getting the chance to chat to my old friends and regulars, and to pull…