Author: Blake Foster

Police were called to the station on Mile End Road today (July 8) at 7.40am to reports of a casualty on the track. The person was pronounced dead at the scene. British Transport Police (BTP) says that the incident is not being treated as suspicious and a file is being prepared for the coroner. This has impacted both the District and Hammersmith & City lines this morning. On the District line there was no service between Tower Hill and Barking this morning – however at the time of reporting service has returned with severe delays across the entire line. The…

The panel examined an “extraordinary volume” of messages sent by Pooni, consisting of 106,987 pages in 169 chats.  He told one 15-year-old girl he wants a “love relationship” with her and told a girl he believed to be 14 that he wished to have sex with her, the panel heard.  Pooni also requested and received partially unclothed images of a girl who was, or he believed to be, under the age of 18.  After deciding that Pooni should be banned from policing, the Met Police misconduct panel urged Surrey Police to re-examine the case.  The panel said: “Former PC Pooni was plainly…

Police were called to Tanfield Avenue yesterday (July 7) at 9pm to reports of gunshots fired. Medics also rushed to the scene and treated the man before taking him to hospital. His condition is unknown at this time, but we have contacted the Metropolitan Police for more information. The road is closed near the junction of Randall Avenue and near Crest Road. A London Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We were called at 9pm on Monday 7 July to reports of a shooting on Tanfield Avenue, NW2. “We sent resources to the scene, including an ambulance crew, a paramedic in a fast…

Gs8’s flagship Carpenters Yard scheme in Thornwood, Epping Forest, will include more than 100 homes built to the highest environmental standards. The site will become the UK’s largest ‘zero bills’ community, with residents guaranteed zero energy bills for at least five years. gs8 unveils eco-friendly Carpenters Yard with 113 sustainable homes (Image: gs8) Josh Gordon, co-founder of gs8, said: “Creating special sustainable homes to live in is at the heart of what we do at gs8. “Every single aspect of Carpenters Yard has been carefully designed to support healthy and happy lifestyles connected to nature. “We set out to build…

Tyler Hayward, 26, died at the scene after the knife attack in Chingford Mount Road on Sunday (July 6) at 9.14pm. His family said that he had a “beautiful soul” with the “kindest of hearts”. In a statement released to the public, they said: “We are struggling with the tragic loss of Tyler, a beautiful soul with the kindest of hearts. “A much-loved son, grandson and brother, that will be missed immensely.  “We would appreciate privacy at this time whilst we come to terms with our loss.” Police have since been carrying out “extensive enquiries”, leading to a search in…

Tyler Hayward, 26, died at the scene after the knife attack in Chingford Mount Road on Sunday (July 6) at 9.14pm. His family have issued a statement saying that Tyler had a “beautiful soul” with “the kindest of hearts”. Chingford Mount Road was cordoned off up until earlier today when the crime scene was lifted. Police at the same time were carrying out extensive enquiries, which led to a search taking place at the Port of Dover in Kent today (July 8), A man, 22, has been arrested during the search this evening on suspicion of murder. Officers are continuing…

Tyler Hayward, 26, died at the scene after the knife attack in Chingford Mount Road on Sunday (July 6) at 9.14pm. Police have since been carrying out “extensive enquiries”, leading to a search in the Port of Dover, Kent, today (July 8). Officers arrested a man, 22, during the search this evening on suspicion of murder. Tyler Hayward has died in the fatal stabbing (Image: Met Police) Chingford Mount Road was cordoned off up until earlier today when the crime scene was lifted. His family have issued a statement saying that Tyler had a “beautiful soul” with “the kindest of hearts”.…

The skating haven, named RollerLand, will be open from July 25 to August 17. Located in the John Lewis car park, it is billed as a vibrant hub of disco beats and retro vibes, welcoming everyone from first-timers to experienced skaters. A spokesperson for Brent Cross said: “An energy-packed, unmissable experience, RollerLand will pop up just in time for the summer holidays. “Whether a super star skater ready to show off epic twists and turns, or a first-timer keen to glide into something new, RollerLand invites everyone to enjoy adrenaline-fuelled fun and soak up the feel-good retro vibes.” The rink will…

The rock legend recently submitted a retrospective planning application to Camden Council for the development. It came after the 79-year-old had already removed a summerhouse and shed from his property in Hampstead and replaced it with a new one. He claimed that the new green shed is “of modest size” and designed to ensure that there is no “loss of privacy or overshadowing”. But the hut has been branded “obtrusive and overbearing” by disgruntled neighbours, who allege the new structure is “significantly more visually and physically intrusive than what stood there before”. A summerhouse has been demolished by David Gilmour…

The Epping Society presented the petition to Epping Forest District Council on Tuesday, July 1, in protest against the Epping South development, a major housing site included in the district’s local plan. More than 2,000 signatures were signed on the petition that was handed in to the council on July 1. (Image: Epping Forest District Council) Councillor Ken Williamson, who is responsible for planning, said: “I want to reach out and acknowledge the strength of local feeling among some residents. “Epping is by no means exceptional. “We are under pressure from both the previous and new governments to build more houses…