Author: Blake Foster

The Mixed Pond on the heath, which is closed every winter, is reopening on Saturday (April 12) from 7am to 4.15pm. City of London Corporation, which runs the Heath and ponds, said that from Sunday it will be open from 7am to 6.15pm daily. Women had been using the mixed pond since February while maintenance work was being carried out at the Kenwood Ladies Pond, which opened this week (April 9). There are no changes to the Men’s Pond, which has been open all year.  📣 Hampstead Mixed Pond reopens this Saturday (12 April) for the summer season! 😎 On…

Salima Kamara, a 27-year-old portrait photographer, was charged with attempting to murder Oshane Campbell on Tuesday, April 8.  A Met Police spokesperson said this follows an incident which took place at an address on Bracondale Road the previous day, when it was alleged that bleach was added to a number of food products.  The victim, aged 31, was taken to hospital but did not receive any life-changing or life-threatening injuries.  Kamara, of Bracondale Road, appeared at Bromley Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday and was remanded into custody.   She will appear at the Old Bailey next month.  The investigation into the incident…

The Post Office confirmed that it is offloading 108 crown branches, which are those currently directly owned and run by the company, including 36 in London. The process could see the sites taken over by other businesses, while others could face closure as franchises are moved to different premises. One of those at risk is Cricklewood post office, in Cricklewood Broadway, which campaigners are battling to keep open.  Richard Rowland, who lives in Cricklewood, set up a petition in November when news broke that the post office could close urging people to help “preserve our beloved community hub”. His petition…

Edenberries Day Nursery in Mawney Road was inspected by Ofsted on February 12 with the findings being made public last month. The nursery was deemed ‘good’ in all four of its applicable categories: quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development and leadership and management. Inspectors described the nursery as a “safe and nurturing environment”, epitomised by the staff there. MORE NEWS: The ‘nurturing’ Hornchurch nursery that ‘buzzes with conversation’ Staff were referred to as “role models” who “greet them (children) warmly on arrival and provide lots of individual attention” which helps children to “settle in quickly and build affectionate bonds”. Inspectors…

Paramedics from the London Ambulance Service were called at 11.30am today (April 10) with reports of a stabbing on Uxbridge Road.  An ambulance crew, incident response officer and paramedics from the tactical response unit were dispatched to the scene where a man in his 40s was found suffering from injuries.  He was treated at the scene before being taken to a major trauma centre. A bus stop on the road has been taped off (Image: Google Maps) Pictures seen by this paper have captured a crime scene encompassing a number 340 bus and bus stop.  A police spokesperson has confirmed…

Beresford Street has been descended on by Metropolitan Police officers in response to an incident today (April 10).  Pictures from the scene have captured police officers at the scene, where a police cordon has been erected blocking off a section of the road.  Police are at the scene (Image: Henry Tang) READ MORE: Urgent hunt to find men involved in fight after teen stabbed in Greenwich The nature of the incident has yet to be confirmed by the emergency services, who we have contacted for a comment in connection to the scene.  It is understood that the A206 Beresford Street is closed…

Romford Town Wombles cleaned up the town as part of Keep Britain Tidy’s Great British Spring Clean’ and Havering Council’s Where We Live campaign. The volunteers came armed with litter picks, bags and spades — with 50 bags of rubbish collected in just one day. Councillors, including leader Ray Morgon, also joined in and helped out. Cllr Morgon said: “There are those who think it is okay to drop litter instead of putting it in a bin. “We do our bit cleaning streets as well as clearing fly-tipping and litter — we all got stuck in.”   MORE NEWS: The new coffee…

Southside Shopping Centre in Wandsworth has welcomed visitors to its revitalised space after the “significant enhancements” were completed. The improvements, both inside and out, aim to create a “more welcoming and dynamic environment” for shoppers, cementing the centre’s place as a “contemporary and vibrant retail and leisure destination”. Multi-million-pound makeover brings murals, arches, and new seating (Image: Umpf) The redesign respects the borough’s rich history while integrating seamlessly with the rejuvenated Wandsworth town centre. By combining modern design with community heritage, Southside hopes to improve the shopping experience and attract a wide range of brands. The centre’s north and south…

The Fardi family has lived on the Gascoigne Estate since 2003, but say they no longer feel safe in their home. At the end of February, Mouna Fardi was at home with her 17-year-old son when she said a suspected burglar tried to enter by unlocking the front door through the letterbox. Terrified, she called her daughter who contacted the police. The family claims officers attended the scene but that no investigation was launched. Last week, Mouna, a council tenant, told this paper that she still has nightmares in which she sees a hand grasping through her letterbox. Fearing for her…

This long-anticipated move comes as part of Croydon Council’s ‘crackdown’ on anti-social behaviour in the borough. In a post on his official Facebook page, Mayor of Croydon Jason Perry revealed that the owner of Vape and Mobile on Selsdon Road will face prosecution following multiple complaints from residents. The owner of Vape and Mobile on Selsdon Road will be bought to court later this month Credit: Harrison Galliven “We’re cracking down on antisocial behaviour in Croydon,” Mr Perry stated in his post. “This includes prosecuting the owner of Vape and Mobile after residents complained about antisocial behaviour, including deliveries blocking…