Author: Blake Foster

The London Ambulance Service was called at 8.30pm last night (June 30) to Mahindra Way in Beckton – a road just next to the A13. Pictures of the crash show a heavily damaged car behind a damaged metal fence and bent billboard. An ambulance crew was sent along with a team in a car from London’s Air Ambulance. LIVE updates as A13 closed after serious crash with ‘severe’ traffic delays A man was treated for “serious injuries” and rushed to hospital “as a priority”. His condition is not known at this stage but the Met has been contacted for more…

Nick is a teacher at Hayes School in Bromley and Jordan is a recruiter, both of whom are keen to use their interest in running to make a difference. The duo, both Australians who met in London, will begin their epic 21-day run on July 27, aiming to cover nearly 70 kilometres every day. The two Aussies will begin their 21-day journey across the UK on July 27. (Image: Foster’s Run Club) Their mission is not just about the physical challenge, but also to raise £10,000 for the charity Rays of Sunshine, which provides memorable experiences for children with serious…

Fans of the iconic BBC show can get their hands on rare items from Terry Gilliam’s personal collection, which are included as part of a sale of around 90 items. More than 60 of the lots are from Monty Python Live (Mostly) at London’s O2 arena in 2014, which is thought to be the last time the troupe will perform together. Bidding is open now and remains so for just less than three weeks. What is Monty Python? Formed in 1969, the Monty Python comedy troupe was made up of Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Sir Michael Palin and Terry Gilliam.…

The London Ambulance Service was called to the busy Kilburn High Road around 8.20pm last night (June 30). An ambulance crew arrived with London’s Air Ambulance, fast-response paramedics and an incident response officer. A male patient was treated at the scene and taken to hospital. Pictures show the incident happened near the junction with Netherwood Street. The condition or age of the victim is not yet known, but the Met have been contacted for further information. A London Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We were called at 8.23pm yesterday (30 June) to reports of a stabbing in Kilburn High Road, NW6.…

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has backed an extension of the line from Gallions Reach, which if built would stop at both Beckton Riverside and Thamesmead. Although full funding for the project is yet to be secured, TfL has revealed more details about the potential route. It has been revealed that a Thamesmead DLR station would be built at the site of Cannon Retail Park, which is currently home to a B&M store and Pure Gym. The area lies within Thamesmead Waterfront, a 100-hectare site owned by Peabody where there are plans for thousands of homes and a new town centre.…

Three exclusive competitions are now open, offering rewards for foodies, tennis fans and those in need of a summer shopping spree. Luxury hamper from Fortnum & Mason The top prize in the luxury competition is a Marylebone Hamper from Fortnum & Mason, packed with gourmet treats and classic British favourites. It includes Piccadilly Piccalilli, Smoked Cheese Straws, Green Tomato Chutney and a tempting collection of sweet snacks such as Chocolossus Biscuits, Shortbread, White Chocolate Florentines and more. There’s also breakfast fare including marmalade, honey, and preserves, along with a smart tea caddy containing three classic blends and a matching strainer.…

Amber heat-health alerts have been issued by the Met Office and the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), with these having been in place since the end of last week. Unbearably warm weather like this is often caused by what is known as the “heat dome” effect. What is a ‘heat dome’ and what causes it? The term “heat dome” is used to describe conditions that are not too dissimilar to a pizza oven, according to Sky News. This is caused when an area of high pressure lingers over a region for days or weeks. The pressure traps the hot air like the dome…

Metropolitan Police officers are investigating after a 15-year-old was raped in St Edwards Way at around 11.35pm on Sunday, June 22. Conservative David Taylor, who represents the St Edwards ward, says he has asked the police for a public meeting and wants councillors to do more to keep their constituents safe. He told the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS): “We must do more to keep women and children safe in Romford. “I have been, for years, asking for improvements to our subways and the money is there for CCTV expansion. “Residents feel like the town is no longer safe and…

The One Show, which typically airs at 7pm on weeknights, will be off TV for the next month. The news was announced live on the show as part of a summer break. It is not the only change on the BBC, with a major EastEnders change having also been revealed recently. BBC’s One Show taken off TV in big schedule shake-up The One Show has been taken off air in as part of the summer schedule shake-up. As of June 30, the long-running show will be off air until the end of July. Revealing the news, host Alex Jones said:…

The cancer had spread to her brain, and her family’s lawyers say it could have caused by exposure to asbestos to her jobs at factories in Enfield decades earlier. Carole’s daughters Annette Graham and Tracey Phillips have now instructed law firm Irwin Mitchell, which specialises in asbestos-related claims, to look into whether it could be connected to her work between the 1960s and 90s. The sisters are appealing to former workmates for anything that could help establish whether their mother came into contact with asbestos at either the Belling or the Thorn EMI factories. “Losing Carole continues to have a devastating impact on her daughters,” Irwin…