Author: Blake Foster

The York has stood as a landmark near Angel since the 1870s and boasts a historical plaque on the outside detailing its origins as a private house where “dairy cows once grazed up to the back door.” Now located in Islington High Street, the site used to be a farm and sat on open fields until the late 18th century. The York once previously The York Hotel which once stood in open fields with cows grazing up to the door. (Image: Nicholson’s) By 1838 it was a private house belonging to the Pullen and Rhodes families which some 13 years later became “The York Hotel” as a…

Fines, driving bans, community orders and even a short jail term were handed down as the bench dealt with seven defendants from across Bexley, Lewisham, Bromley, Greenwich and beyond. George HODKIN, 25, of Hillingdon Road, Bexleyheath, appeared on July 1, 2025 and must pay £225 in a fine, prosecution costs and a surcharge. He pleaded guilty to throwing a mobile phone towards the spectators’ area during a Millwall match at The Den, SE16, on October 23, 2024, contrary to sections 2 and 5 of the Football (Offences) Act 1991. A collection order was made and he must repay the total…

The station, which is served by Southern trains, was listed by the Government among 50 other stations across the UK that have been earmarked for step-free access upgrades. Currently, there is no step-free access to any platform at South Croydon station. It is understood that improvement works would see new lifts built to make it easier for elderly and disabled people to get across the platforms. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has confirmed that a feasibility study for the upgrade works at the station would be funded through part of £92 billion worth of funding allocated to road and rail projects.…

The London Ambulance Service was called around 9.15pm yesterday (July 8) to reports of the incident. A man was on the wrong side of the barrier on the bridge which was closed to traffic as police also attended. It is understood that the man was safely returned to the other side of the barrier and left in the care of the ambulance service. He was later taken to hospital. A London Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We were called at 9.16pm on Tuesday 8 July to reports of an incident on Tower Bridge, SE1. “We sent resources including ambulance crews and…

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Gary Wade, 56, was discovered on May 15 in Aldersbrook Lane. He had been killed by a commonly-prescribed antidepressant medication, said senior coroner Graeme Irvine. Mr Irvine opened an inquest into Mr Wade’s death at East London Coroner’s Court, Walthamstow, on Monday, July 7. He said the case had been referred to him by the Metropolitan Police Service. “They had attended at Mr Wade’s address due to concerns made about Mr Wade’s welfare,” he said. “The premises were broken into by the police, having developed a concern for the safety of Mr Wade.” Mr Irvine said: “He had been dead for…

Amithraz Balgobin, 36, allegedly attacked Amaratial Mistry at the property on Churchmore Road in Streatham on Friday, July 4. Paramedics were called to his home at around 1pm and found Mr Mistry with a number of injuries. He was pronounced dead at the scene in Churchmore Road. Balgobin was arrested nearby and charged on Sunday with murder and possession of Class A and B drugs. On Wednesday, the defendant, of Woodbourne Avenue, Lambeth, appeared at the Old Bailey by video-link from Thameside prison. He spoke only to confirm his identity before Judge Simon Mayo KC set a timetable for his case.…

Mohammad Sagar, owner of Stack & Sizzle, previously told the Recorder that he aimed to open the new restaurant on July 6 or 7 but has had to delay the first day of business. He previously explained that his “focus was on quality” and a large contributor to guaranteeing quality was by using fresh and locally sourced products. Speaking to the Recorder this morning (July 9), he said: “We want to source our ingredients fresh and good quality. “We want fresh chicken, fresh beef and other produce from local sources and some of these supplies have been disrupted and delayed. “I…

Abacus Belsize Primary School, part of the Anthem Schools Trust and temporarily based at the Jubilee Waterside Centre in Camley Street, was visited by the education watchdog in June. Inspectors described it as an inclusive school with a “superb” atmosphere and “warm and nurturing” relationships between staff and pupils. The report praised the school for fostering a respectful, engaged, and caring environment, stating: “Pupils enjoy coming to this inclusive school”. The school earned top ‘outstanding’ ratings for its early years provision, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. The school’s quality of education was rated ‘good’. Inspectors highlighted the school’s “ambitious…

Police were called to High Road, Epping, yesterday (July 8) at 5.20pm to reports of a person acting inappropriately. Officers arrived and arrested the man, 38, and he remains in custody. Essex Police has said: “Although our investigation is in its early stages, the behaviour which had been reported has now ceased and we’re not looking for anyone else at this stage.” Additional officers were in the area during the rest of the evening following the incident. A spokesperson said: “We know incidents such as this can clearly cause concern among the public.” The force added: “We’d also like to…