Author: Blake Foster

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…

According to Winkworth, the estate agents handling the property, the house is situated just over a mile from Cheam train station and the village centre. This location is likely to appeal to those looking for a substantial family home with easy rail access into central London and excellent local education. Front-facing reception room featuring an inglenook fireplace (Image: Winkworth – Cheam) The property includes four bedrooms, two sizeable reception rooms, a kitchen with a garden view, a utility room, a cloakroom/WC, a family bathroom, and an en-suite shower room. Both the kitchen and dining room overlook the rear garden, while…

The award-winning West Wittering Beach in West Sussex is renowned for its natural beauty and for providing a clean, safe space. West Wittering Beach water quality has been rated excellent for the last four years in a row. The beach can be reached in around two hours via the A3 from London, or you can catch the train from Victoria and arrive at the spot in just over two hours. @cangotravelling Sandy beaches and summer BBQs 🫶🏼#creatorsearchinsights #londondaytrip #westwitteringbeach #ukbeach #uktravel #summer #fyp ♬ We Are The People – Empire Of The Sun The secret beach just two hours from London…

Offers more than £800,000 are being sought for the freehold property, in Woodlands Road, which is described in the listing as “beautifully presented throughout”. The home is set on a tree-lined residential street within walking distance of Raphael Park and Romford station, which offers Elizabeth line services. Semi-detached house in Woodlands Road with off-street parking for up to three vehicles (Image: OC Homes – Gidea Park) According to the listing, the house includes four bedrooms and two bathrooms, with an additional ground floor toilet. Accommodation is arranged over three floors, including a dormer loft conversion. Front-facing reception room with window…

Housed in a former Save The Children charity shop at the back of the bakery, the cosy two-storey cafe is decked out in calming natural materials and pale hues – and boasts racks of magazines for customers to browse. The new venue opened on Friday (August 22) in Oriel Place – next to the Hampstead High Street bakery where the brand first started, but members of the community and local businesses were invited in this week for a sneak preview of Gail’s autumn menu. The Reading Room takes over a former charity shop and is directly behind Gail’s original Hampstead store. (Image: Bridget…