Author: Blake Foster

Police were called to reports of the attempt at Lodge Avenue, Dagenham, on Monday (October 21) at 5.30pm. A man reported that a liquid was thrown at him during the incident before the suspect fled. The liquid was tested and deemed not to be a corrosive substance, the Metropolitan Police said. A spokesperson said: “Police were called at approximately 17:30hrs on Monday, 21 October to reports of an attempted robbery in Lodge Avenue, Dagenham. “A man reported that a liquid had been thrown at him during the incident before the suspect fled. “The liquid was tested and deemed not to…

The Metropolitan Police and Haringey Council raised objections against the application for a premises licence from the owner of Q Vibes, in West Green Road, Tottenham. The premises did previously hold a licence, but under a company that dissolved, meaning that licence “fell away”. Therefore the business has had to submit a new application.  A licensing sub-committee last week (Thursday, October 17) heard the owner, Janeth Wright, “failed to inform” the authority of the dissolution, but had continued operating.  The application sought “late hours” to serve alcohol and refreshments and host live music and dancing, closing at 2am on Thursdays, Fridays…

The boy, 16, was found stabbed at Beechcroft Way after emergency services were called today (October 22) at 12.12am. At this early stage of investigations, it is believed that the teenager was riding a motorbike and crashed into a lamppost. But when he was examined by medics at the scene, a suspected knife injury was found. A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said: “Medics treated the victim at the scene in an attempt to save his life but sadly, despite their efforts he died at the scene. His family has been notified. We await formal identification.” A crime scene in…

Officers conducted a knife arch and plain-clothed patrols in the area on Thursday (October 17). Officers used CCTV to locate a male who had breached bail conditions, leading to his arrest. Another male was also arrested on suspicion of racially abusing an officer. Later in the day, police spotted suspicious activity at Parry Place, SE18. A series of stop-and-searches resulted in the arrest of a male on suspicion of possession with intent to supply cannabis, with a significant quantity of the drug seized. Investigations are ongoing. A spokesperson for Greenwich MPS said: “On 17/10/24, officers conducted a knife arch and…

However, the lease of Edmonton Leisure Centre could be passed to leisure operator Greenwich Leisure Limited (GLL) under a new agreement, meaning the centre would no longer be under direct control of Enfield Council. Upgrades could include a new ten-pin bowling alley, in an attempt to make the centre commercially viable. The facility in Fore Street has been closed since last December due to serious structural issues, some of which go back as far as 2007 when the part-residential building was completed by developer St Modwen, now part of Crosstree Real Estate Partners. GLL carried out an assessment at Edmonton Leisure Centre…

The Moon & Stars, in South Street, will welcome customers once again on Tuesday (October 22) at 8am, the chain confirmed last week.  The town centre pub has been closed since July 1 – undergoing extensive refurbishment works, including structural changes to make more space in the customer area and a revamp of the roof terrace. There is more space in front of the bar after the refurbishment works (Image: Charlotte Anderson) Several of the pillars have had their width reduced to free up space in front of the bar, with more stools and circular tables put in place in this area.…

London Road has been shut off today for over three hours after a crash at the junction of Spring Gardens, next to Crowlands Primary School, at 5.44am today (October 22). Crews at the scene treated a man, before taking him to a London major trauma centre as a priority. A spokesperson for the London Ambulance Service said: “We sent resources to the scene, including ambulance crews and a paramedic in a fast response car. The road has been blocked both ways between Lonsdale Avenue and Spring Gardens, causing congestion to a mile and a half at either side. As a…

The BBC programme famously follows the antics of the elderly volunteers of the Walmington-on-Sea Home Guard Platoon during World War II. However, one episode was so controversial that it would not air for another 22 years, over a decade after the end of the original run of the show. The Dad’s Army episode that was so controversial that it was banned for 22 years According to The Express, the episode ‘Absent Friend’, which first aired on October 30, 1970, and once more in 1971, involved the platoon tracking down a suspected IRA member. The outrage around this plot meant that the…

The semiaquatic mammals are often seen swimming in the River Thames but rarely make an appearance on land. But over the weekend, the seal stunned Nick Nomi, 41, who spotted one having a rest on the sand of Rotherhithe Beach. He said the seal, believed to be a harbour seal, seemed more than happy to pose for photos as tourists stopped to take a look. @nicknomi Norbert the Seal lounging around Canary Wharf this weekend. #seal #london #londonlife #londonwildlife #londontown #wildlife #cityscape #city #cityseals #norbert ♬ Kiss from a Rose – Seal Seal spotted on banks of the River Thames…

Police were initially called to reports of a moped crash in Black Hill just before 9.30am on October 18. When paramedics from London Ambulance Service were treating the man, they found that he had also been stabbed. He was taken to hospital for treatment however he died of his injuries today (October 21). His family are being supported by specialist officers. Officers are awaiting confirmation that family members have been informed before releasing his name. Oguzcan Dereli, 26, of Islington was arrested yesterday (October 20) and was charged with murder the following day. He will appear at Highbury Corner Magistrates’…