Author: Blake Foster

These proposals include requests for roof conversions, extensions, and tree management in Plumstead, Eltham, Blackheath, and Kidbrooke. One of the applications is for a single-storey pergola and patio extension at 166 Sidcup Road, SE12 (ref: 25/2161/PN1). Several households are seeking approval for roof conversions and dormers. These include 34 Liffler Road, SE18, with an L-shaped dormer extension (ref: 25/2134/CP), and 9 Eltham Hill, SE9, with dual submissions for a single-storey rear extension and hip-to-gable roof/dormer conversion (refs: 25/2132/PN1 & 25/2131/CP). Another property, 18 Merriman Road, SE3, is applying for a rear dormer and hip-to-gable layout (ref: 25/2126/CP), along with prior…

Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu, 38, of High Road, Epping appeared at Colchester Magistrates’ Court charged with three counts of sexual assault, one count of inciting a girl to engage in sexual activity, and one count of harassment without violence. The police were called to High Road at 5.20pm on Tuesday (July 8) where officers arrested a man. Kebatu will next appear at Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court on July 17, with a trial to take place within 56 days. Kebatu was remanded into custody until then. Source link

Ghazala Gulzar and her husband Hasham woke up at their home in Northwood Avenue on the morning of July 2, completely unaware that their BMW X3 had been taken from their drive during the night.  They made the discovery as Hasham was about to drop their six-year-old son to school, and Ghazala and her two-year-old daughter stood by the door to say goodbye.  Ghazala said: “We woke up in the morning around 7.30am and our blinds were closed. It was just as my husband was about to go outside and drop our son to school. “We just opened the door…

After a decade-long pause, The Roxeth Show will be making a return to South Harrow on Saturday (July 12), more than 45 years after South Harrow and Roxeth Ratepayers Association put on the first event in 1979. Having largely been driven by one individual, Ian Jones, a “great deal of energy and leadership” behind the show was lost when he died and, despite local charity Harrow and Pinner Lions taking over the running of it, the event came to an end in 2014. Now a team of residents has rallied to bring it back. South Harrow is a diverse part…

Plans from Radioactive Clothing Ltd, trading as Slammin Events, propose a one-day weekend event on Blackheath Common to take place annually between the last week of October and the second week of November. The application covers live and recorded music, dance performances, and the sale of alcohol on site from 4pm to 11pm on Saturdays. If approved, the event would mark the return of one of south east London’s biggest free fireworks displays, which last took place in 2018. In 2019, Lewisham Council pulled the plug on the fireworks due to a lack of funding. Although a community fundraiser helped…

A planning application has been submitted for the demolition of RTB Roofing Supplies in Rainham Road and another building behind it. If approved, the space would be replaced by a three storey building with a commercial unit on the ground floor and five flats in total on the second and third floors. According to a planning document submitted by agent Stephensons on behalf of applicant Mr Choda, the ground floor unit is “sized to suit a local supermarket such as Co-op, Tesco or Sainsbury’s” and “expressions of interest have been made to the current owner”. MORE NEWS: Phone shop in…

The store will open its doors on Friday, July 11. The new branch will be located between Jewells and Massimo Dutti on the Lower Guildhall. The global retailer will stock an extensive selection of womenswear, fragrances, and menswear, including its bestselling denim range. James Waugh, centre director at Bluewater, said: “At Bluewater, we pride ourselves on bringing world-class brands to Kent, and Abercrombie & Fitch is a perfect fit for our retail lineup. “As a leading clothing brand globally, their arrival enhances our already strong fashion offering. “Since we announced that Abercrombie & Fitch would be joining us this year,…

In June 2025, rumours sparked that Will was dating ‘Chicken Shop Date’ host Amelia Dimoldenberg after the pair were spotted hanging out at the Lido Festival, London. The 32-year-old actor, most famous for his roles in Narnia, The Maze Runner and The Revenant, was spotted on a date in East Dulwich on Friday evening. The pair were spotted at an Italian restaurant next to East Dulwich train station. The passerby who snapped the photo said it looked like they were on a first date. Over the years, Will has had his fair share of dating rumours.  The passerby who snapped…

A man in his 20s was found with gunshot wounds after police were called to Tottenham Green East on February 6, at 4.29am. He was taken to hospital, where his injuries were assessed as non-life-threatening. Since then, a 25-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and bailed as enquires continue. Police believe that the gun used in this shooting has been connected to four separate shootings in north London. The footage released shows a man walking away from the scene and police would like to identify him.  Detective Inspector Darren Jones, who is leading the investigation, said:…

Trains may be cancelled or delayed by up to 30 minutes between London Blackfriars and London St Pancras International. Thameslink trains could be disrupted until 5pm today (July 10) – over eight hours after issues began around 8.40am. National Rail has warned: “An earlier signalling fault at City Thameslink has been severely disrupting northbound trains through London.  “In reaction, some southbound trains have also been affected on their return journeys. “Congestion has reduced, but some trains have already been delayed by up to 30 minutes in the area. “Thameslink have also had to make some changes to services, in order…