Author: Blake Foster

The footballer visited the North Weald airbase to meet the team who cared for him after a serious road traffic collision in December 2024. The reunion was filmed by the BBC for their Morning Live television show to raise awareness of the pre-hospital emergency service provided by the charity. EHAAT patient & family liaison nurse Trish Burton with Michail Antonio (Image: Maria Slocombe) EHAAT’s pre-hospital care doctor, Dr James Moloney, and critical care paramedic, Rob Moon, attended the scene of the crash in Epping on December 7, 2024, alongside East of England Ambulance Service paramedics, Essex Fire and Rescue, and Essex…

Eastbrook Studios, the “state-of-the-art” site in Dagenham, is described by co-owner Hackman Capital Partners as London’s largest and newest complex. I am by no means an expert in production or studios but this is an incredibly impressive development. The building is colour coordinated black, grey and blue, and dominates the landscape as you step out of Dagenham East station – it’s impossible to miss. The site is impossible to miss when you step out of Dagenham East station (Image: Gianni Cirillo) I was greeted warmly by security and treated to refreshments whilst the tour guides introduced themselves: Anna Wilson of Barking and Dagenham Film Office as…

The 74-year-old is best known for hosting BBC sports show Grandstand, seeing him cover the lives of rugby, golf, motorsports and rowing. Rider also presented Sportsnight and the Sports Personality of the Year award, along with hosting the BBC’s coverage of every Olympic Games from 1988 until 2004. In 2005, Rider left the BBC and moved to ITV, where he has since remained and has hosted coverage for Formula One and the World Cups for football and rugby. Steve Rider to step away from TV this summer The sports legend plans to conclude his 48-year-long broadcasting career this summer and…

Roxy Ball Room has opened its doors on St Mary Axe, opposite the Gherkin, offering a variety of activities including duck pin bowling, ice-free curling, and tech darts. The venue, which follows the brand’s ‘Booze and Ball Games’ mantra, also features American pool, basketball, ping pong, and a virtual shooting range experience called Sharp-Shooter. New St Mary Axe venue offers beer pong, karaoke, and crazy pool (Image: ROXY BALL ROOM) Joel Mitchell, marketing director at Professionals at Play, said: “We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve now opened our doors to the city of London, right in the heart of St…

So far it’s taken me to self-catering apartments and an upmarket holiday park, which have both been enjoyable in their own right. But if I’m honest I’ve been avoiding the big question – is it possible to enjoy the grandeur of a top class hotel when you have your 18-month-old to worry about? Well, the time has come to find out and to do that we’re heading to Cambridge and the University Arms. Cambridge is roughly a 90-minute drive from London or 50 minutes on the train from King’s Cross, so it’s an easy journey for a weekend away. The…

The plan for Conifer House on Southend Road includes 49 one- and two-bedroom units designed for older people. The development aims to offer communal facilities, parking, and landscaping. The proposal is part of a series of planning applications recently submitted to the Bromley council. The council has called on residents to share their thoughts on these developments. In Orpington, a planning application has been submitted to make changes to a previous approval for a property on the High Street. The changes include converting a ground floor indoor play area, residential lounge, and lobby into an additional two-bedroom unit. There are…

The pet, a 17-year-old tabby, was discovered by a member of the public in Farm Road, Winchmore Hill, on March 26. She had a large wound to her abdomen, a broken neck and some of her internal organs were found close to her body. She was missing her tail – this was the fourth such incident the vet her body was taken to had seen. Animal rescue officers are urging witnesses to come forward with information (Image: RSPCA) The RSPCA said the injuries could have been caused by predatory wildlife, but the charity is not ruling out a more sinister explanation given the “suspicious” circumstances.…

On March 3, 2020, a man in his 30s was walking his weeks-old British bulldog puppy Spot when he noticed two men watching him from a white Mercedes.  The dog walker ran away when the men got out of the car, one of them wielding something shiny which looked like a knife, but the men caught up and threatened him before driving off with Spot.  Spot was later found wandering a street in Harlow, Essex, on his own and was returned to his owner relatively unharmed, albeit traumatised.  Francis Zeta, 38, of Muir Road in Hackney, was arrested two later…

Connie Jackson, a devoted Hammers fan, was able to attend a match thanks to the efforts of her care home. The Ladyville Lodge Care Home in Upminster made this possible as part of their award-winning wellbeing programme. Connie Jackson cheers on Hammers thanks to Ladyville Lodge support (Image: Ladyville Lodge Care Home) The programme supports residents in setting personal goals and pursuing lifelong aspirations. For Connie, this was an emotional experience that connected her with her past and her passion for West Ham United. She said: “It was an amazing day out. “I jumped up when they scored. “Even though it would’ve…

The television and social media celebrity visited Bright Little Stars Nursery in Barnet on March 27. He led an exercise session, answered questions from the children, and even read them a story. Bright Little Stars welcomes Joe Wicks for special Movement Hour session (Image: Bright Little Stars Nursery) His visit was part of the nationwide Movement Hour initiative, which encourages businesses and organisations to dedicate one hour each day to physical activity throughout March. The aim is to improve physical and mental health across all ages. Laughter and lunges as Joe Wicks leads lively workout in Barnet (Image: Bright Little Stars…