Author: Blake Foster

New information from MyHeritage has revealed the 35 surnames that could mean you are related to the Royal Family. The genealogical research business shares that certain surnames have long been associated with nobility and may even indicate a link to royal lineage. Unfortunately, surnames alone aren’t definitive proof of royal or noble ancestry, but are a great starting point. @suzieedge Replying to @the_singing_pea Henry VIII to Queen Victoria #history #monarchy #mortalmonarchs ♬ original sound – Dr Suzie Edge The 35 surnames that might mean you’re related to the Royal Family From Spencer to York, see the 35 surnames that could mean…

The incident happened in Mount Harry Road at its junction with the A225 Dartford Road, Sevenoaks, at 1.24pm on August 12. The man was crossing the road when he was hit by a red Mazda 2. The driver stopped at the scene, and the victim was taken to hospital. He later died in hospital on August 20. An investigation has now been launched by Kent police, with officers asking any witnesses or people with dash cam footage to come forward. Footage can be uploaded via Kent Police’s online portal at https://kep.uk.evidence.com/axon/community-request/public/mountharryroad. Witnesses who have not yet spoken to the police should…

Alison Evans flew with her nine-year-old son Arthur Evans from Belfast International Airport to Stansted, London, to visit her dad for a 10-day trip on 29 July. The 36-year-old claims she was ‘shocked’ to be told her cabin bag ‘clearly didn’t fit’ the sizer and would need to pay a £48 fine despite her measuring the suitcase at home herself. She alleges a staff member blamed the bag’s handle that was ‘slightly sticking up’ but maintains it fit the measurements anyway. Afraid she’d be thrown off her flight the full-time carer says she felt ‘bullied’ into reluctantly paying the fine,…

Callum Ryan, 24, stayed in the Piccadilly Hostel in Piccadilly Circus and paid just £24 for a night. Guests stay in a “phone box” sized pod – fit with just a bed, mirror and charging ports.  The hotel has separate shower and toilet facilities outside of the pods for guests to use. The content creator says it’s “perfect” for a cheap night’s stay in central London. @thatonecal Would you stay in Londons Smallest Hotel room!? 👀🇬🇧 This could be the best capsule hotel in the city.. #Thatonecal #capsule #Hotel #London ♬ Good Time – Owl City & Carly Rae Jepsen Callum,…

Save Wimbledon Park (SWP) previously took legal action against the Greater London Authority (GLA) over its 2024 decision to grant planning permission for the expansion, but Mr Justice Saini dismissed the challenge last month. The proposals, submitted by the All England Club, would see the construction of 38 new tennis courts and an 8,000-seat stadium on the grounds of the former Wimbledon Park Golf Club, allowing it to host Wimbledon qualifiers on-site. On Friday, SWP said that it had asked the Court of Appeal for the green light to challenge the High Court’s ruling, a decision it said had “not…

Gootopia, a hands-on slime-making experience, is now open at the shopping centre, offering workshops and sensory play sessions for visitors of all ages and abilities. The Romford branch is part of the brand’s wider UK expansion. Gootopia in Romford (Image: Olivia Carter/Newsquest) Annabel Anderson from Redical, which owns the shopping centre, said: “We are growing our family-friendly offering at The Liberty Romford, with visitors able to enjoy a variety of experiences at our destination. “Whether it is experiencing a multi-sensory slime workshop at Gootopia, a creative and engaging session at Kids Play Village, or visiting stores Miniso and The Works, we have…

The incident happened in Swingate Lane at around 8.26pm on Friday (August 22). A man in his 30s was treated at the scene before being taken to hospital by London Ambulance Service crews. His injuries are not thought to be life-changing. A 54-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm and remains in police custody. A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said: “Officers were called by the London Ambulance Service at 20:26hrs on Friday, August 22, after reports of a man with stab wounds in Swingate Lane, Plumstead. “A man in his 30s was taken to hospital by the…

Harlow Council has reported that 99.9 per cent of retail units in its neighbourhood centres and smaller “hatches” are filled, crediting the high occupancy to ongoing investment through its Building Harlow’s Future plan. The scheme aims to ensure that centres outside the town centre also benefit from improvements, with funding directed toward shopfront repairs, upgraded CCTV, improved paving and lighting, and refurbished car parks. Cllr Dan Swords, leader of Harlow Council, said: “Neighbourhood centres and hatches are the beating heart of our communities – places where people shop, meet, and connect. “Harlow had the first neighbourhood centre in the country,…

Environmental health officers from the area have been busy this fortnight visiting businesses to see if they are meeting hygiene requirements. Based on guidelines set by the Food Standards Agency, inspectors look to see how clean the facilities are; what food safety management procedures are in place and how hygienic food handling is. Ratings are then dished out from five to zero — with the higher score the better the result. Five — Very Good Busy Bees at Leytonstone at Whipps Cross University Hospital, Whipps Cross Road, rated 5 on August 6, 2025. Romeo’s Sandwich Bar at Chequers Cafe, 1a The…

Police were called to Indian Aroma on Woodford Avenue in Gants Hill around 9pm last night (August 22). Officers arrived with the London Fire Brigade and London Ambulance Service. Five people were rescued from the restaurant and suffered from burns and smoke inhalation. They were taken to hospital by ambulance where three are in a critical condition. Nine others were able to escape the restaurant before the fire service arrived. There have been no arrests and an investigation is underway. Detective Chief Inspector Mark Rogers, of the Met’s Central Specialist Crime North unit said: “We understand this incident will cause…