Author: Blake Foster

The works will affect the section between Malden Road and Church Hill Road. Sutton Council has said that the restrictions may be in place for up to three weeks from July 21. During that time, no vehicles (including bikes) will be allowed through while the closure is in place. Diversions will send traffic around via either: Malden Road, Lumley Road, St Dunstans Hill and Church Hill Road; or Malden Road, Priory Road and Church Hill Road. Access will still be given to homes along the closed section, as long as it’s safe to do so without getting in the way of…

An extra £5 million will be provided for a project to build the new station on the Windrush line between Queens Road Peckham and Surrey Quays. A Surrey Canal station was first proposed when the existing Overground line was extended in 2012 to Clapham Junction. However, the stop was never built, and the project was put on hold for several years. TfL was able to restart design work on the station after a £25 million contribution from local developer, Renewal Group, last year. The developer intends to build about 3,500 homes in South Bermondsey, with the new station located nearby.…

Lucky Franks has opened in Market Street with its reimagining of the classic Frankfurter. I was sceptical at first having eaten my fair share of thin processed hot dogs in stale baps at fairgrounds, seaside hotdogs, grisly hotdogs with caramelised onions from a stand in Leicester Square at the end of a fun night. I basically thought hot dogs were a thing of the past as they didn’t match up to new improved burgers and the like. But with my son home from university I suggested trying this out and he was immediately game so off we went. Lucky Franks restaurant is…

Lane, 36, of Bourneside Gardens in Beckenham, also pleaded guilty to stealing £40 of goods from Sainsbury’s in Honor Oak on June 2.  Middleton, 34, of Dalrymple Road in Crofton Park, admitted three more thefts including raiding the steak fridge at the same Sainsbury’s also on the same day as Lane. This was not the first time the pair have been convicted of shoplifting offences together.  In 2019 the pair were jailed for stealing chocolate in Sidcup.  At Bromley Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, July 3, Middleton was remanded in custody.  She will be sentenced on July 22.  Lane was released on…

Wetherspoon’s £6.49 chicken bites were listed as “temporarily unavailable” on pub menus across the UK from as far back as April. The Wetherspoon staple features 10 crispy chicken bites, chips and an array of sauces. @uktoday_ You should know these rules before going to Spoons #uknews #wetherspoons #jdwetherspoon #uknewsheadlines ♬ original sound – UKToday 🇬🇧 Newsquest Fans have been questioning the whereabouts of the popular dish online since its disappearance. One fan, posting on the Reddit group r/Wetherspoons, said: “It has been over one month without the chicken bites on the menu and I physically can’t do this. Where have they gone?…

Only a 40-minute drive away from Romford town centre, according to Google Maps, is Ramsden Heath nestled in the Billericay countryside. According to South Hanningfield Parish Council, Ramsden Heath is the largest by population (around 2,000) of the three wards that make up the parish of South Hanningfield, the others being Downham and South Hanningfield. Originally Ramsden Heath and Ramsden Bellhouse, a neighbouring village, were one single village stretching from Stock to Nevendon and was called Ramsden Bellhouse. Ramsden Heath Village Hall (Image: Google) The name Ramsden Heath applied only to an area of heathland to the north of the village. Around 1910 an…

Between June 23 and June 29, a string of warrants were carried out and patrols were increased across the London boroughs of Havering, Redbridge and Barking & Dagenham.  During the week, police were called to Romford with reports of a fight which resulted in two weapons being seized.  One of these was a samurai sword. A number of boys have been arrested on suspicion of affray and possession of an offensive weapon.  They remain under investigation.  Elsewhere in Havering, cannabis, cash, and a baseball bat were recovered from a car alongside an electronic device used in motor vehicle thefts after…

That’s exactly what happened when I visited Doughnation Pizza in Covent Garden, a relaxed, friendly spot that strikes just the right balance between quality food and an easy-going atmosphere. It was the kind of hot where you actively seek shade but also want to make the most of being outdoors. Luckily, Doughnation has plenty of seating that spills out onto the bustling Covent Garden street. (Image: Ezekiel Bertrand) The setting’s a blend of people-watching, low-stakes buzz, and, most importantly, a breeze. Where we ate, there was no stuffy indoor heat, just fresh air and fresh food. To kick things off,…

It comes after officers were called to Ongar Road shortly before 2.15am on April 20 with reports of an incident.  An investigation was launched when a man in his 20s was discovered injured at the scene after being punched to the floor and kicked.  READ MORE: Rainham landfill site set to continue for years – and gas ‘released for decades’ Detectives are looking to identify three men as part of their enquiries.  Anyone with information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage connected to the incident should contact Essex Police with reference number 42/53080/25. Anonymous reports can be made to the independent charity…

St Leonards-on-Sea is a small town described as a ‘jewel’ and was originally laid out to be a seaside resort by architect James Burton in the 19th century. Despite being in East Sussex, St Leonards is easy to reach from London, with driving time taking just over two hours. Or you can catch the train, which also takes around two and a half hours.  Why you should visit St Leonards for a beach getaway Set next to the popular seaside town of Hastings, St Leonards was once a popular destination for the young Princess Victoria and her mother, the Duchess of…