Author: Blake Foster

A forensic tent has been put up at Chingford Mount Road after the fatal knife attack on Sunday (July 6). Emergency services were called at 9.11pm to reports of the stabbing. However, a 26-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene. No arrests have been made at this stage, but police and forensics continue to investigate. The road closure will be in place for some time, the Metropolitan Police said. The man’s next-of-kin are aware and are being supported by specialist officers. Chief Superintendent Dan Card, who leads policing in the local area, said: “We are deeply saddened by the…

The government is repealing the Vagrancy Act, introduced in 1824 in the Georgian era, as its use has significantly fallen in line with modern attitudes. But it still remains enforceable by law, Haringey Council points out. “Overcoming homelessness must be about support — not prosecution,” Haringey’s deputy council leader Sarah Williams said. “Interventions are by far the best way of getting people off the streets and into permanent homes. “The government is making an historic and much-overdue change to the law.” The council’s own homeless team has helped reduce rough sleeping in Haringey by a third over the past three…

Volodymyr Panashchenko, 50, died at the Royal London Hospital in Whitechapel on May 27. Opening an inquest into his death on Friday, July 4, a coroner said Mr Panashchenko, of “no fixed abode”, had collapsed three days earlier. His death was originally referred to the Inner London North Coroner’s Court, which investigates deaths in Whitechapel. But, said senior east London coroner Graeme Irvine, “It was learned by the coroner that injuries sustained by Mr Panashchenko had been sustained in Barking and consequently it was more proper for the inquest to be heard in east London.” “This 50-year-old man was observed…

The first phase of Haringey Council’s £22million Noel Park modernising scheme has been completed with 100 properties upgraded with new roofs, windows and street doors for insulation to make them more energy efficient. The project also includes new fitted kitchens and bathrooms as well as external brickwork repairs. There are another 130 properties to go in the upgrade programme for the housing that was built in the late 19th to early-20th centuries. Council leader Peray Ahmet dropped in to the Noel Park scheme in her own ward to see the improvements first hand. “We are able to invest in existing homes despite…

The grey car collided with a red Honda CBR 650 on the northbound carriageway at the junction with the M25 at 5.35pm on May 20. It left the biker with a broken pelvis. Police have now released a picture of the car involved and are appealing to the public for help finding it. An Essex Police spoksperson said: “Officers investigating a collision on the M11 where a motorbike rider with a broken pelvis are now in a position to issue an image showing a vehicle we want to identify. “We have been carrying out enquiries since the incident at 5.35pm…

A 47-year-old woman and an 18-year-old girl were found injured in The Nursery at 3pm yesterday (July 6).  Officers and London Ambulance Service crews attended and they were taken to hospital. The woman sustained life-changing injuries to her abdomen, and the girl also remains in hospital.  Her condition is unknown at this stage.  Two girls were arrested in connection with the incident. Both were arrested on suspicion of attempted murder while the other was further arrested on suspicion of possession of Class A drugs and robbery. They remain in custody. Anyone with information is urged to call the police on 101, quoting crime…

“Two years ago I was here playing for 5,000 people,” she says, referencing her 2023 support slot for K-Pop band Blackpink. “I was dreaming of this day and this moment.” It’s delivered with heartfelt sincerity – even if having been there I’d say it was way more than 5,000  – but her slick, hugely entertaining 80-minute set proves why she’s risen so swiftly to Pop Queen status. Sabrina Carpenter played two sell-out shows at BST Hyde Park. (Image: Jordan Hughes and Alfredo Flores) With her bouncy curls, gleaming smile, and perky stage presence, there’s an all-American cheerleader quality to the former Disney star – and a sugary…

The weekend-long festival will welcome thousands to the North London park, taking place from Friday, July 11 until Sunday, July 13. With the festival just around the corner, ticket holders should be aware of what they can and cannot bring onto the grounds as well as the festival’s bag policy. To get full advice and detailed information on all prohibited items and the bag policy, head to the Wireless Festival website.   Wireless Festival Bag Policy Wireless Festival permits no large bags into the festival, and there is no cloakroom or storage facility for large bags.  Small bags with the dimensions W21cm x H30cm…

The Avenue Pre-Prep school in Highgate, which today has 85 children aged three to seven, has formed its own ‘eco’ committee made up of 15 Year 2 pupils. It has met the awards criteria such as ‘scootability’ training, ‘walk and wheel Wednesdays’ for the school run, plastic-free lunches, tree planting and promoting ‘Water Saving’ week. The youngsters — guided by their class teacher Katie Fischer — have focused on travel, water and marine sustainability. “They are passionate about making a difference in school and spreading the message to the public,” Katie told the Ham & High. “The award recognises the children’s…

70 firefighters in 10 fire engines tackled the blaze in Electric Avenue around 9.40am today (July 7). A storage area in an alleyway behind a mixed-use building was burning sending large amounts of smoke into the sky.(Image: LFB) Brixton Underground station was closed and the Victoria line suspended while Electric Avenue, Brixton Road and Atlantic Road were closed in full or part. There were no reports of injuries but reported being evacuated from their buildings. LIVE updates as 70 firefighters tackle blaze on well-known street in Brixton After flames spread into the roof above the storage area, they were finally…