Author: Blake Foster

Located in Milverton Road near Queen’s Park, the 3,126 sq ft property boasts a striking curved concrete staircase, which serves as the focal point of the home. The five-bedroom, four-bathroom house is developed by Kyte Property and designed by COEUS Design Studio. Striking curved staircase defines £3.85m modern home in Queen’s Park (Image: Kyte Property) The interior design is the work of Cavendish Studios, with features including limewash walls, polished concrete floors, and a bespoke shaker-style kitchen in deep burgundy with dark stone worktops. The open-plan layout connects the kitchen, dining, and living areas, leading to private patio spaces. The main suite…

Duchess Sophie visited Newman Catholic College, in Harlesden Road, on Wednesday (May 7), to celebrate the school’s gardening club, community foodbank and community garden.  The visit was arranged through the London Children’s Flower Society, of which the duchess is a patron. She was welcomed into the school by Mei Sim Lai OBE, Representative Deputy Lieutenant of Brent and the school’s headteacher Andrew Dunne, as well as council representatives and school governors. During the morning she met pupils including the head boy and head girl and also Apollo, the school’s therapy dog. HRH Duchess of Edinburgh, patron of the Children’s Flower Society, met Newman Catholic…

The materials, including corrugated roofing, were spotted in Sainsbury’s car park, in Finchley Road, on April 29. They were still there on Tuesday (May 6). Meagan Edwards, who lives with her partner Karl McKillop, reported the fly-tip to Sainsbury’s on April 30 and to Barnet Council on May 2, but says she has received no response. Sainsbury’s says it has since covered the materials and arranged for their collection.  Meagan, 31, whose home overlooks the car park, her boyfriend, a chartered engineer, recognised that it contains asbestos, a material once common in buildings but which can cause deadly diseases if it degrades and is breathed…

The Early May Bank Holiday is approaching and with it, one hopes, continued good weather. We have compiled nine pubs in and around Highgate that have a beer garden to sit in – five in Highgate itself and four not far away! RELATED: 10 best pub gardens in Hampstead to enjoy a pint in the sun The Red Lion and Sun Red Lion & Sun in North Road has two beer gardens (Image: Google) This Highgate watering hole in North Road has not one, but two beer gardens. Named as one of the top 10 gastropubs in the country, it has been nominated…

The Brigade wants care home providers to avoid emollient creams containing paraffin, petroleum, or natural oils, which are flammable. The call comes after the tragic death of Cedric Skyers, a 69-year-old grandfather, who died in a fire at his care home in 2016. The fire was caused by a cigarette, which he accidentally dropped while unsupervised. Mr Skyers was wheelchair-bound following a stroke and used emollient creams. An investigation into his death found the risk assessment did not consider the use of emollient creams. These creams can build up on skin, clothing, or bedding, making them more susceptible to catching…

The incident occurred at around 6.50am on March 8 after a woman boarded a stationary Northern line train at Edgware Underground Station in Station Road.  After boarding, a man is reported to have approached and assaulted her.  READ MORE: Road closures affecting streets in Harrow in May British Transport Police (BTP) have shared a CCTV image of a man they believe may have information that could help with their investigation.  Anyone who recognises the man pictured or who has information regarding the incident is asked to contact BTP by texting 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference…

Pictures have been sent in showing what is left of the herd in Romilly Road, Finsbury Park. Two of the four topiary elephants have come under attack by an invasive disease known as honey fungus.  The fungus is a largely hidden killer, spreading underground and destroying the roots of plants before attacking the dead wood. The artist behind the herd, Islington-based Tim Bushe, has been documenting his attempt to save the remaining two elephants from the same fate on Instagram.  Dead growth killed by the honey fungus can clearly seen on one of four elephants in Romilly Road, in Finsbury Park (Image: David Winskill) He wrote on…

Formerly part of Kent, Downe Village was once considered part of the county up until 1965, when it became part of the London Borough of Bromley. With its picket-fenced houses and cottages, the village has remained mostly unchanged over the decades, with local pubs The George and Dragon and The Queen’s Head still standing. Historic photos shared with the News Shopper by Downe local Steve Barnes have revealed how Downe would have once looked as far back as 1880, back when the village was considered part of Kent. Some of the village’s oldest features which remain are its 13th century…

Being on the fringes of Kent, the south east London borough of Bromley is home to some areas that feel more like the Kent countryside than south east London. Downe Village is one of those anomalies, being just 15 minutes’ drive from south east London and accessible by the 146 bus from Bromley, whilst feeling like you’ve gone deeper into the countryside. Downe Village is just 15 minutes’ drive from south east London, whilst feeling like you’ve gone deeper into the countryside. (Image: Emily Davison) It features a mix of picket-fenced houses, cottages and timber framed pubs, giving it that…

Chetwynd Road Community Garden, in Tufnell Park, will open its gates to the public on Sunday, May 11, at midday. Visitors will be able to explore the garden, socialise, and enjoy refreshments. The garden was created to bring residents together to grow fresh, organic food and create a green haven in the heart of Dartmouth Park. Green haven opens gates for community social and spring celebration (Image: Chetwynd Road Community Garden) Donations welcome as community garden continues year-round efforts (Image: Chetwynd Road Community Garden) It was founded on the principles of community, permaculture, and organic growing, with a focus on…