Author: Blake Foster

The multi-use games area (MUGA) was officially launched on Thursday, June 25 at Meridian High School in Croydon, and is now available for both school use and the wider community. The area was opened on June 25. (Image: Meridian High School) Headteacher Amy Anderson said: “It’s brilliant to see the wonderful new pitch now officially opened, and we’re very grateful indeed for all the kind and generous support we’ve had to make this dream become a reality. “I know that students, staff, families and the local community are delighted to have such an excellent sports facility right here at our…

The police were called at 9pm on Wednesday (June 25) to Station Parade, outside Willesden Green station. Two men, 20 and 21, were treated by paramedics for stab wounds and taken to hospital in a “critical condition”. The pair are still in a critical but stable condition, a spokesperson for the Met Police has confirmed. A third man aged 20 was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and still remains in police custody. He was also treated for stab wounds deemed not to be life-threatening. A Met spokesperson said: “Police were called at 21:00hrs on Wednesday, 25 June following reports…

The woman, in her 40s, was found injured in Monier Road just after 11pm yesterday (June 26). She was pronounced dead at the scene shortly after. Her next of kin have been made aware and are currently being supported by specialist officers. A man in his 20s was arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody. According to the Metropolitan Police, he was known to the victim. Detective Superintendent Mike Cagney, who leads policing in Tower Hamlets, said: “We are currently supporting the family of a woman who was sadly killed in the early hours of this morning. “I…

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Police were called to Great Cambridge Road yesterday (June 26) at 8.45pm to reports of gunshots fired. Medics treated an 18-year-old at the scene before taking him to hospital, where he died. His family has been informed and they are currently receiving support from specialist officers. Police are treating this as an isolated incident, but there will be an increased presence of officers in the area in the next few days. A crime scene also remains in place and the road is closed while enquiries are carried out. No arrests have been made at this time. Detective Chief Superintendent Caroline…

The infamous Disco Room at PRYZM Kingston will shut for the final time at 3.30am on Saturday, June 28. The closure will come after a weekend of end of exam celebrations. PRYZM will then see loyal fans gather under its main room for the final time on Saturday, July 12. Inside PRYZM Kingston (Image: Leisure PR) This marks the end of an era for “old super club style venues” in the region, as the market shifts towards a more modern approach to nights out. Russell Quelch, CEO of NEOS Hospitality which owns PRYZM, said: “Thousands of people have made memories…

New timetables for several London bus routes will be introduced this weekend. These changes will affect routes 28, 39, 72, 94, 105, 148, 272, 283, 285, 460, 493, 499, C1, K1, K2, and K3 from Saturday, June 28. Transport for London (TfL) operates one of the largest bus networks in the world, running over 8,000 buses across more than 600 routes. The service is designed to provide affordable, frequent, and accessible public transport across all parts of the capital, including night buses and 24-hour routes. Some of the changes this weekend are temporary, while others are permanent. Changes have been…

Marcus Monzo, 37, fatally slashed Daniel with a samurai sword minutes after the 14-year-old left his home in Hainault on April 30 last year. Daniel’s dad Dr Ebenezer Anjorin condemned Monzo’s “wicked” actions as he described losing his son as his “worst nightmare”. Speaking publicly about it for the first time, Dr Anjorin said in a statement: “On April 30 2024 at approximately 7am, Daniel left for school. At approximately 7.15am I was informed by my eldest son that Daniel had been stabbed on the road near my house. I ran outside the house and just across the road I saw a…

A study of 2,000 adults found those living in the capital often feel stressed (35 per cent) and tired (31 per cent) as a result, while 72 per cent are concerned about pollution levels on the network. The average commuter clocks up 23 minutes a week waiting for their train, followed by two hours 55 minutes travelling on it. But it’s not just their energy levels taking a hit, as 65 per cent of Londoners regularly rub their eyes while travelling. Three-quarters added commuting on the Underground negatively impacts their eye health. And after a long day on the Tube, travellers…

The incident happened in Faraday Avenue just after 3.20pm yesterday (June 26). Officers and London Ambulance Service crews attended and found a teen injured. They were taken to hospital for treatment where their condition is unclear at this stage. Road closures were put in place as the incident was dealt with, however, it has since reopened. We have contacted Metropolitan Police and London Fire Brigade for further information. A spokesperson London Ambulance Service said: “We were called at 3.22pm on Thursday 26 June to reports of a road traffic collision on Faraday Avenue, Sidcup. “We sent resources to the scene,…