Author: Blake Foster

The Mayfair Chippy opened in 2015, selling its Mayfair Classic dish for £13.50. Now, the dish is priced at £26.50. Cut-price comfort: Mayfair Chippy celebrates 10 years with £13.50 dish (Image: The Mayfair Chippy) But with January often being a time where people try to recover financially after Christmas, the shop is now offering the special dish for its 2015 price as part of its 10-year birthday celebrations. The Mayfair Classic is made with Haddock or Hake, and comes with chips, mushy peas, tartar, and either curry sauce or HP. The special deal is available at Knightsbridge throughout January, with…

An application was submitted by a Mr M Jamal and validated by Barking and Dagenham Council on October 22 seeking full planning permission for the retrospective change of use of the former Harrow pub in Billet Road. The Harrow has been closed since February 2022, according to a planning statement composed by agent Shahed Saleem of Makespace Architects Ltd. Since then, the property had been actively marketed for continued use as a pub, but there has been “no interest from any party” to continue the site for this purpose. However, today (December 16) the council’s planning authority refused the application…

Crowds gathered for the lighting of the menorah at Hornsey Town Hall on Sunday evening. Terrorist gunmen had killed 15 people, including a 10-year-old girl, a north London rabbi, and a Holocaust survivor, in the attack at Bondi Beach, Sydney, earlier that day. Rabbi Boruch of Crouch End Chabad, and the mayor and the deputy mayor of Haringey Cllr Ahmed Mahbub and Cllr Michelle Simmons-Safo were present at the event along with Crouch End ward councillors and other Haringey councillors.. Mayor of Haringey Cllr Ahmed Mahbub speaks at the menorah lighting at Hornsey Town Hall (Image: DavidWinskill) Crouch End resident…

Havering school pupils took to the stage at New City College’s (NCC) Battle of the Bands, held at Queen’s Theatre in Hornchurch, where bands from across the borough competed in the showcase. Each group, representing one of six secondary schools, performed a three-song set in front of a cheering audience. Young bands performed at the showcase (Image: New City College) Andy Greaves, deputy group curriculum director for creative and digital at NCC, said: “Every single student was an incredible ambassador for their school. “Their performances were creative, confident and full of energy. “Hosting this event was a privilege – it…

The incident occurred in Green Wrythe Lane at around 8.50pm on December 15. Officers from the Metropolitan Police were dispatched after being alerted by the London Ambulance Service to reports of an alleged assault. At the scene, paramedics treated a 45-year-old man for severe head injuries. He was taken to hospital where his condition has since been confirmed as non-life changing. A cordon remains in place whilst initial enquiries get underway. There have been no arrests. A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said: “The London Ambulance Service called police to the scene of an alleged assault in Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton at…

Gallows Corner continues to appear as a hive of activity in the latest drone photos. Multiple machines can be seen including cranes, diggers and pickup trucks as well as multiple construction workers. Various machines can be seen at Gallows Corner (Image: Peter Barrett) Ground works are ongoing with several large holes visible at both ends of the flyover. The most recent aerial shots were taken by Hornchurch based photographer Peter Barrett around midday on Sunday, December 14. They show wide angled views of the full project including road closures on each branch leading to the roundabout. Roads remain closed at…

The Ilford and Redbridge Business Awards 2025 were hosted at the Coliseum Suite, with 490 guests in attendance. The ceremony, with a Strictly Come Dancing-inspired theme, was titled the 2025 Strictly Business Awards. Guests pose beside a vintage car (Image: Event Capture) There were almost 13,000 nominations received, with 100 finalists in total. Entertainment for the evening included performances by Britain’s Got Talent finalists Aaron and Jasmine/ Vocalist So Diva took to the stage with Motown-inspired performances. Stilt walkers bring sparkle and glamour to the Ilford and Redbridge Business Awards (Image: Event Capture) Rhythmic Care UK Ltd, based in Cranbrook…

Developer Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTVH) has been given the green light to redevelop the Havenwood and Kingsbury garages site on the Chalkhill Estate in Wembley. The scheme will deliver 100 per cent affordable housing, with 61 social rent homes. Brent Council’s planning committee last Wednesday (December 10) heard objections from both residents and a ward councillor acknowledging the need for more housing but with worries about the impact the development would have on their lives. A total of 105 garages across the site will be demolished to build the five blocks, which will have a maximum height of five…

On August 12, 2024, the girl left the Lego Store in Leicester Square with her mother when she was suddenly attacked by Ioan-Alexandru Pintaru. The 33-year-old, of no fixed address, stabbed her as he held her in a headlock, leaving her with injuries to her eye, neck, chest, and shoulder. She was taken to the hospital where she received treatment. Pintaru was convicted of causing GBH (grievous bodily harm) with intent and possession of a bladed weapon. He pleaded guilty to both counts on October 3 and was sentenced at the Old Bailey today (December 16) to be detained in…

David Norris, now 49, was jailed for life with a minimum term of 14 years and three months in January 2012, a term that expired in December 2024. He spoke for the first time about his role in the 1993 Eltham murder at a public parole hearing earlier in October, having previously denied being at the scene of the killing. In a decision published on Tuesday, the Parole Board panel found that he should not be released from jail, or moved to open conditions. Members considered the seriousness of his crime, which “devastated the lives of the family and friends…