Author: Blake Foster

Ye Olde Mitre in Holborn is one of London’s oldest pubs, dating back to 1546. On its website, the charming pub describes itself as a “wonderful historic London pub”, adding that it “takes traditional pub-keeping seriously”. Ye Olde Mitre has a Tripadvisor rating of 4.6 out of 5 from more than 200 reviews. The ‘fantastic’ historic London pub you need to visit  On its website, Ye Olde Mitre shares that it was built for the servants of the Bishops of Ely and is most famed for its cherry tree. In the past, the pub once hosted Queen Elizabeth I, who…

Police were called to Harrow Road yesterday (July 19) at 10.57pm to reports of a man who collapsed. At the scene, he was found seriously injured after being assaulted. Police say he remains in a life-threatening condition. No arrests have been made at this stage. A cordon was in place near to Felixstowe Road and Greyhound Road, a short distance away from the cemetery. Investigations into the assault continues. A London Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We were called at 10:53pm on Saturday 19 July to reports of an incident on Harrow Road, NW10. “We sent resources to the scene, including…

The property is advertised by Dexters Blackheath and offers ‘exceptional family living’ with its spacious layout, high-quality finishes, and a south-east facing garden. The home includes three reception areas, two bathrooms, with one being an en suite, and off-street parking. Three separate reception areas arranged across the ground floor, designed for a range of family and social uses (Image: Dexters Blackheath) The location is noted for its proximity to Charlton Village, parks, well-regarded primary schools, and transport links to central London. The Elizabeth Line and the DLR at Woolwich Arsenal are just a few minutes away by bus. Separate room…

Nurse raped woman from dating app John Iwuh – left, custody image, right, dating profile photo (Image: Met Police) John Iwuh, 54, of Albert Road in South Norwood, raped a woman he met on a dating app. The nurse had nearly 11,000 contacts on his phone — most of them women saved with the name of a dating app. Iwuh used his job as a nurse to gain the victim’s trust after matching with her on the app Hinge. The court heard how he persuaded her to visit his home under the pretext that he needed to prepare for a hospital shift…

The car left the carriageway and crashed into the Albert Pub in St Stephen’s Road at 1.35am today (July 20). Officers and London Ambulance Service crews attended and found three people injured. One of the passengers in the car was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the car and another passenger, two men, suffered injuries which have been confirmed as neither life-threatening nor life-changing. They have both been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.  A spokesperson for Metropolitan Police said: “At around 1.25am on Sunday, 20 July, police and London Ambulance Service attended to a report…

Galleywood, just outside Chelmsford, has been described by Visit Essex as a “lovely village” surrounded by “masses of stunning countryside”. It is located around a 30-minute drive up the A12 from Romford. As well as one of Chelmsford’s main parks, Chelmer Park, Galleywood is also home to its own vineyard, which covers 20 acres of land and offers tours and afternoon teas. The village is home to Chelmer Park (Image: Google Maps) READ MORE: Great Warley – the Essex village a short drive from Romford Galleywood Common is “perfect for anyone who loves a scenic walk through open fields and woodland”, according…

The incident happened outside the Albert Bow pub in St Stephen’s Road at 1.35am today (July 20). Officers and London Ambulance Service crews attended and found three people injured. One person was pronounced dead at the scene. The other two were taken to hospital where their conditions are unknown at this stage. We have contacted Metropolitan Police for further information.  A spokesperson for London Ambulance Service said: “We were called at 1:35am today (20 July) to reports of a road traffic collision on St Stephen’s Road, Bow. “We sent resources to the scene, including ambulance crews, an advanced paramedic, an…

Campsites.co.uk recently named its list of Outstanding Sites for 2025, featuring 150 camping sites across the UK, from eco-friendly hideaways to family-friendly holiday parks. Set within a cherry orchard in the Kent Downs, just a short drive from Faversham, Painters Farm Campsite was one of two campsites in the county of Kent. The campsite is set within a cherry orchard in the Kent Downs, just a short drive from Faversham. (Image: Campsites.co.uk) Described by campers as a “picturesque campsite” with “really friendly hosts”, this campsite offers a tranquil spot for camping whilst still being within a short distance to nearby…

Laurence Kemball-Cook, 39, was staying at his parents’ home near Canterbury, Kent, when he spotted an unknown man through the kitchen window.  The dad-of-one, from south London, had just been relaxing in the sauna, and so was only wearing a dressing gown at the time.  But he still raced into the house to confront the thief, who was clutching four bottles of wine and a speaker.  Soon after a chase ensued, and Mr Kemball-Cook was forced to perform a “flying rugby tackle” to apprehend him.  Police arrived seven minutes later to arrest the burglar, who was later identified as 40-year-old…

The analysis focused on five years of Department for Transport (DfT) crash data around the 55 busiest driving test centres in Britain. The data, compiled by Carleasingmadesimple, has highlighted the roads around these centres, within half a kilometre, as particularly hazardous. Each crash was scored by severity to produce a “danger score”, and London dominated the rankings, with five of the national top ten located in the capital. Wood Green, in Haringey, was identified as the most dangerous test centre in the UK, with 251 nearby collisions recorded between 2019 and 2023. This included 12 serious incidents and one fatal…