Author: Blake Foster

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…

From November 1, 2025, businesses in certain areas will need planning permission to convert their premises into homes. The council confirmed the new rule, known as an Article 4 Direction, on March 6. This development follows a prior notice issued in September of the previous year. The Article 4 Direction stops the automatic right to change the use of a building from commercial (Class E) to residential (Class C3) in specified areas. It means businesses and services in those areas will now have to apply for planning permission to make such changes. The direction applies to major centres such as…

The ceremony was held in Redbridge Town Hall on March 12, following the announcement of the Young Citizen Awards.  In total, 42 individuals and groups were nominated for the awards with just ten named as community champions.  The Community Champions and special award winners pictured with Mayor, Cllr Sheila Bain (Image: SANDRA ROWSE) Mayor of Redbridge, Cllr Sheila Bain, also handed out two special awards for their outstanding contributions to the borough.  Stephen Hayden, a milkman, and Maria Sanchez, a key player in raising funds for the mayor’s chosen charities Saint Francis Hospice and Guide Dogs for the Blind, were each handed the mayor’s…

Billie Wicks was taken to the Royal Free Hospital in September last year, but because she was not regularly observed at the “understaffed” hospital, the severity of her illness was not recognised, senior coroner Mary Hassell said.  Billie then died on September 15 after being “inappropriately discharged”.  In a prevention of future deaths report, Ms Hassell said: “Billie was inappropriately discharged at approximately 3.30am without adequate repeat observations or senior clinical review, and so her asthma was not diagnosed or treated.  “If it had been, she probably would have survived.”  Ms Hassell drew comparisons to the case of Daniel Klosi, aged…

The London Fire Brigade was called to Richmond Road at 2.24pm today (March 16) to reports of a disused building on fire. In total, 15 fire engines responded, and around 100 firefighters have been tackling the blaze. Pictures from the scene suggest that the fire has broken out at the historic cinema building , which has also previously been used as a bingo hall.  The building, which sits at the junction between Richmond Road and Canbury Park Road, is Grade II listed. One eyewitness called Chelsey, who did not give her surname, told this paper that she was alerted to the fire…