Author: Blake Foster

Police confirmed a man in his 40s was arrested on Thursday (August 21). He has since been bailed pending further enquiries. The incident happened in Deptford High Street just before 7.40pm on Wednesday (August 20). Officers and London Ambulance Service crews attended and found a man who had been stabbed. He was taken to a nearby hospital where his injuries were assessed as non-life threatening. A spokesperson for Metropolitan Police said: “Police have launched an investigation into the circumstances. “If you saw, or have any information about the incident, then please call 101 stating CAD6992/20Aug. “To remain 100 percent anonymous,…

The recalls, accompanied by “do not eat” warnings from the Food Standards Agency (FSA), have been issued for a variety of reasons, including packaging errors, potential harmful contaminations, and even insects being found in food. We have rounded up the product recalls from UK supermarkets and other outlets you should be aware of. If you have bought any of the items mentioned below, you need to be aware of these potential health risks. Waitrose recall Waitrose has issued a warning to shoppers following a recall of one of its products. The supermarket chain has recalled its Waitrose & Partners Creamy…

When people hear Croydon, busy high streets, crime, and empty shops often dominate the conversation. But I decided to hop on a Southern train and head further out to Coulsdon to see what life is like on the edge of “technically London”. After leaving Clapham Junction behind, the scenery gradually shifted from rooftops and traffic to patches of trees, open fields, and a suburban calm that felt almost Surrey-like. I arrived at Coulsdon South, a quiet residential station surrounded by detached and semi-detached homes. (Image: Ezekiel Bertrand) The streets were wider, the houses spaced further apart than typical London suburbs,…

Daniel Whybrow, 46, was found guilty of murdering 50-year-old Raish Ahmed yesterday (August 22). On October 5, 2024, a row broke out between the two neighbours, who lived in the same block of flats in Hartington Road in Newham. They are believed to have argued about the main entrance door to the flats being kept open. Raish told his wife that Whybrow had tried to attack him as he left his home. Raish called his friend and the two met before returning to the flats, where they saw Whybrow. A fight broke out between the men, before Whybrow went to his…

Ten fire engines and around 70 firefighters were called to a fire on Leigham Court Road just after midnight (August 23). The impacted school is believed to be Julian’s Primary School. Operators answered six calls to the blaze and crews from West Norwood, Norbury, Tooting, Brixton and surrounding fire stations were sent to the scene. A 32-metre turntable ladder from Clapham Fire Station was also used. The fire was brought under control by 2.40am but crews have remained on scene throughout the night damping down. Part of the roof of a school building was damaged by fire. London Fire Brigade have confirmed…

Bromley Council has announced plans for the crossing on Bromley Lane, BR7, 22.4 metres south-west of the boundary between numbers 2 and 4. To support the scheme, double yellow lines would be introduced on both sides of the road, preventing waiting and loading at all times on the approach to and exit from the crossing. The restrictions would cover the north-east side from 8.7 metres south-west of the boundary between 4 and 6 Bromley Lane, extending 7.8 metres further along. And the south-east side from 6.2 metres south-west of the boundary between 4 and 6, to 10.8 metres south-west of…

The parents of a young father who was stabbed to death at the Notting Hill Carnival three years ago have pleaded for people to come forward to help find his killer for the sake of his children. Takayo Nembhard was fatally stabbed while surrounded by several hundred people on Monday August 29 2022, under the Westway flyover in Ladbroke Grove at the west London event. The 21-year-old, who had travelled from Bristol with his friends and sister to enjoy the carnival, died in hospital from a stab wound to the groin. Despite several arrests, no charges have been brought over what the…

Havering Council has proposed an extension to the pedestrian and cycle zone which serves both Redden Court School and Harold Wood Primary.  The area – which currently covers part of Coombe Road up until its junction with Beltinge Road – is now set to include the entire length of Coombe Road up to Redden Court Road. It is not clear when this change would come into force. However, the zone’s hours of operation will remain unchanged, with cars not permitted in the area between 8.15am and 9am, or 2.30pm and 3.30pm, on weekdays during term time. This is one of 15 school street schemes currently…

Wine has been made in our first destination, Jumilla, for more than 5,000 years. The region spans Spain’s Castilla and Murcia provinces, a high, harsh, arid place where sturdy old Monastrell vines send roots deep into limestone-based soils and bush pruning shades ripening grapes. It’s long been a source of cheap and cheerful reds, but there’s much more realisation now that wines from those long-lived vines can be seriously attractive yet still sensibly priced for their quality. The green vineyards of vinho verde (Image: Viticulture Commission of the Vinho Verde Region) Despite the conditions, they have become less alcoholic and…

The “Alpro Kids Hero Play Zone,” is free to enter and is up and running until September 3. It offers a real-life version of Alpro’s online Hero game. Free sensory-friendly sessions offer inclusive fun at Alpro Play Zone (Image: Bluewater) The activity is open to children aged between four and 11 who will receive a hero mask and a sticker, and can sample Alpro’s new products. The event has eight sessions each hour, with a maximum of 10 participants per session. For children with sensory sensitivities, a special session is held daily from 9am to 10am, Monday to Saturday, and…