Author: Blake Foster

Brad Stevens has worked at Stevens Motors since 1976 when he joined at 19-years-old. After 48 years of work at the garage, he closed its doors for the final time last month. “It’s a strange feeling (retiring) after all these years,” said Brad. “I’ve been there every day of working life since I was 19 and I don’t think I’ve ever been away from the garage for more than three weeks in a row.” Brad has worked at Stevens Motors since 1976 when he joined the family business aged 19 (Image: Leigh Stevens) “I’ve always enjoyed working on cars – its been…

Permission was granted for the new station entrance in 2021, which will be provided as part of a wider redevelopment of The Mall in Selborne Road. A new application relating to the scheme has now been submitted to Waltham Forest Council that suggests work on the project is set to begin soon. The construction logistics plan relates to the first phase of works for the new Tube station entrance, which includes clearing the site, piling works and building the ground floor slab. Development cannot start at the site until the local authority approves the construction plan. Once completed, the project…

It confirmed that it is offloading 108 crown branches, which are currently directly owned and run by the company. The process could see the sites taken over by other businesses, while others could face closure as franchises are moved to different premises. The move is part of efforts by the Post Office to generate cash to help it increase pay for postmasters. A total of 108 Post Office branches are set to be offloaded under new plans (Image: Rui Vieira/PA Wire) Around 1,000 workers are employed across the branches, with a total of 108 affected. Full list of Post Office…

Tesco has confirmed that a new store is being built at 89 Aldersbrook Road. A spokesperson said the chain will keep the community updated with plans as the store gets closer to opening this winter. Speculation began when Keith Ward posted pictures of construction works in Aldersbrook Road in a public Facebook group. MORE NEWS: Parents ‘astounded’ and ‘angry’ by sudden proposed closure of Ilford school According to Google Maps pictures from 2022, the new shop will be situated where Money Saver Superstore, Paula’s Plaice fish and chips and Rodwell Memorials used to be. Construction work spotted in Aldersbrook Road (Image: Keith Ward) Tesco…

It confirmed that a total of 108 crown branches, which are currently directly owned and run by the company, will be handed over to franchisees by autumn. This could see the sites taken over by large franchising businesses or postmasters themselves. It is understood the Post Office expects the majority of these branches to continue running at their current sites, but that some of these could face closure as franchises are moved to different premises, affecting staff. Around 1,000 workers are employed across the branches planning to be offloaded (Image: Rui Vieira/PA) The Post Office stressed that the various communities affected…

Kaliyah Coa is still missing since police were first alerted of her entering the water close to Barge House Causeway at 1.23pm on March 31.  She had been playing during a school inset day at the time, police have said.  Emergency service crews attended and conducted a large-scale search to locate her, but the search later scaled down. The Metropolitan Police previously said that a extensive recovery mission is underway to find Kaliyah along the Thames.  A spokesperson for the force confirmed today (April 8) that the investigation into finding Kaliyah is ongoing. Residents were alerted to a girl entering the River Thames after…

With the Easter holidays here, now is the time when we can all get out and enjoy the great outdoors.   With spring sunshine (hopefully!) shining, English Heritage has sites across England to enjoy this Easter break…and you could save with our offer 25 per cent off gift and annual memberships too! If you want to inspire your children, the charity has put together a list of things to do before you become an official teenager! These can be ticked off at home, at an English Heritage site close to home, or while you’re discovering new places on your holidays around…

The incident happened on the London-bound carriageway near the A2018 just after 7.30am today (April 8). Officers and South East Coast Ambulance crews attended and found the rider of the motorcycle injured. He was treated at the scene before being taken to hospital for further treatment where he remains. Closures were put in place which caused delays of up to 60 minutes and four miles of congestion. All traffic has since returned back to normal.  A spokesperson for Kent Police said: “Kent Police was called at 7.34am on Tuesday 8 April to a collision involving a car and a motorbike…

Police were called at 9.03am on Monday (April 7) to Wellington Road following the concern for welfare of a man.  London Ambulance Service attended and a man was pronounced dead at the scene.  His death is being treated as unexpected but not deemed to be suspicious. If you’re struggling, you can contact Samaritans for free on 116 123 or visit samaritans.org to find other ways to get help. A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said: “Police were called at 9.03am on Monday, 7 April to Wellington Road, Croydon following the concern for welfare of a man.  “London Ambulance Service attended and…

Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning sees Tom Cruise return as Ethan Hunt as he and his team must save the world with incredible stunts and action sequences that are set to wow audiences. The latest trailer for the eighth film in the franchise saw Cruise clinging to a flying plane and running across London. It’s not the first time London has been the backdrop for a Mission: Impossible film. In Mission: Impossible – Fallout, Cruise has a chase scene across the capital running on the rooftops of St Paul’s Cathedral and the Tate Modern.  However, in the latest edition of…