Author: Blake Foster

Police were called to Ford Lane, near Brittons Academy, on Tuesday (March 25) at 2.50pm to reports of a woman alleged to be holding the two sharp items. She was detained at the scene under the Mental Health Act and taken to hospital. The academy has stated it did not need to go into lockdown procedures as this was at the end of the school day and staff liaised with police on the ground.  Students were helped to get back home in the affected area and the incident was contained by police, the academy said. Claire Whiley, principal of the…

Inspectors from education watchdog Ofsted visited Hackney New Primary School in Haggerston for an ungraded inspection on December 17 and 18 to see whether it had was still worthy of the top rating it received at its last full inspection in 2018. Although Ofsted no longer gives single-word ratings, the report, published on January 23, said it had taken effective action to maintain standards. Inspectors said music was at the heart of the school, with children learning to play a musical instrument from Year 1, and working with the London Symphony Orchestra. The report praised an “ambitious” curriculum for all pupils, in many…

Developer SevenCapital plans to redevelop the historic Archway Hospital site in Archway Road. Plans include 178 new homes, half of which would be affordable, as well as 242 student accommodation rooms in the tower and one of the existing buildings. SevenCapital would repurpose some of the old hospital buildings, while also constructing three new housing blocks and an 85m tower for student accommodation. However, planning officers at Islington Council have refused planning permission, listing 14 reasons why the plans should not go ahead. These include the scale, height, footprint and location of the new buildings.  The draft planning decision notice report said: “The proposal…

Police and ambulance crews were called to the St Peter’s area of Broadstairs shortly before 7pm on Thursday (March 20). A woman in her 20s was treated at the scene for stab wounds and then taken to a hospital in London. She remains there in a “serious but stable condition”. A woman, who is known to the victim, was arrested and charged with attempted murder two days later on March 22. Carla Lovejoy, 45 of Guy Close in Broadstairs, was put into custody and will appear at Folkestone Magistrates’ Court today (March 24). Source link

Terrazza is expected to open at the former Tetto’s restaurant in Haverstock Hill tomorrow (Tuesday, March 25). The restaurant is round the corner from the Royal Free Hospital in Pond Street. Owner Cenj Usuk says he wants to create a “community hub”. He added: “Belsize Park is a lovely area. One or two of my friends lived here so I visited it many times. I also love the summers. It’s a magic place in the summer. “I need to meet the locals. We have nice prices here.” Belsize Park is ‘a magic place in the summer’ says Terrazza owner Cenj Usuk (Image: Linda Grove) The restaurant has…

The Bank Chambers building, located at 70 Pier Road, is earmarked for retention and refurbishment, while a new building is set to be erected to provide residential and commercial spaces. The plans, submitted by the London Borough of Bexley’s Regeneration and Assets Team, aim to transform the area, providing a mix of residential and commercial units. The revised proposal includes the creation of ten residential units and three commercial units. The development will also feature associated cycle parking, car parking, landscaping, access routes, and highway alterations. Plant and utility installations, along with other ancillary works related to the development, are…

As well as appearing in print, our death notice pages will remain online as a lasting tribute to the memory of those we have lost. Anyone who wishes to send their own message of condolence can do so by visiting the deceased’s death notice page. Here are the most recent notices placed in the Your Local Guardian: DONNELLY Daniel With great sadness, the Donnelly family wish to let Carshalton friends and neighbours know the news of Daniel’s passing at the age of eighty eight. Husband and partner-in-crime to Rene, a beloved Dad and Granddad to Stephen, Strawberrie (Jane,) Paul and…

From the moment the curtain rose, I was transported straight into Cher Horowitz’s world of Beverly Hills high school drama, friendship, and, of course, killer outfits. The musical, based on the beloved 1995 film, takes the timeless story of Emma by Jane Austen and reimagines it with a fresh, fun twist and is currently showing at The Trafalgar Theatre. Clueless: The Musical is currently playing at the Trafalgar Theatre (Image: Poppy Huggett) With Amy Heckerling, the writer and director of the original film, overseeing the project, it’s clear that this version stays true to the cheeky, fashionable spirit of the…

The London Cabaret Club will present its unique interpretation of the classic show at the Bloomsbury Ballroom in Holborn from March 6 to June 28, 2025. The immersive theatrical experience, titled Roxie Rocks Chicago, will feature live music, dance, and drama. It will bring the story of femme fatale Roxie Hart to life with a fresh twist. Features iconic songs, live dance, and Roaring Twenties-inspired dining (Image: ROXIE  ROCKS CHICAGO) The show will include performances of well-known songs such as All That Jazz, Funny Honey, and Razzle Dazzle. There will also be standout moments like Billy Flynn’s ventriloquist-inspired courtroom theatrics…

Hayley Jones, 34, was a prison workshop officer at HMP Belmarsh in Thamesmead when CCTV footage caught her kissing, touching and playing with McSweeney – who was serving a life sentence for the brutal sexual assault and murder of 35-year-old Zara Aleena in Ilford.  Footage also showed the pair leaving rooms which had no CCTV whilst adjusting their clothes.  In a letter which was intercepted by guards, McSweeney told another prisoner that he had been “f***ing the fat thing from the workshop” for 10 months.  He also claimed she had been providing him with contraband such as a phone, “man was…