Author: Blake Foster

Tskenya-Sarah Frazer has been a regular ASOS shopper since she was a teenager because of its range of plus-sized and tall offerings. Last month, the 31-year-old checked her emails to find her account with the online retailer had been blocked for life – due to breaching the company’s “Fair Use Policy” because of the returns she has made. ASOS cracked down last year on shoppers over-returning by charging £3.95 for returns if shoppers keep less than £40 of the order. The decision was met with criticism from shoppers who argued as there are not in-person shops to try on, greater returns should be…

The incident in Park Road on July 1 was reported to the Metropolitan Police shortly after 4.15pm.  Initial reports described the emergency as a fight involving two people, with witness accounts reporting weapons having been seen.  This unfolded before a man was “driven at by a car”, a spokesperson for the Met said.  The vehicle involved failed to stop at the scene.  A man in his 20s was treated at the scene and is in hospital in a critical condition.  Det Chf Supt Luke Williams said: “Our officers are committed to investigating the circumstances around this incident and continue to support…

Après Kingston would be held annually in Kingston town centre, starting this year, if the plans are approved by Kingston Council. Seventa Events has unveiled plans for “a modern alternative to traditional Christmas markets, designed to appeal to all ages” on the lawns of All Saints Church. It would be held from November to January every year. An outdoor seating area would welcome guests into the market, along with a 30-foot-tall walk-through Christmas tree and places to take photos. It would have festive food stalls and alpine huts selling Christmas gifts from local artisans and national brands nestled among illuminated…

A coroner reopened an inquest on Wednesday (July 2) into the death of 76-year-old Robert Price after hearing he’d had “a long history” of crime reports and safeguarding referrals. Senior coroner Graeme Irvine said his inquiry would have to investigate whether state failures had resulted in missed opportunities to save Mr Price’s life. The pensioner died from burns and smoke inhalation after the teens, one of whom was from Romford, pushed a lit firework through a broken window at his house in Oval Road North, Dagenham, in July 2024. They were jailed at the Old Bailey earlier this year after pleading…

The disruption will affect services on Saturday and Sunday (July 5 and July 6).   Saturday  and Sunday (July 5 and July 6): Engineering work is taking place at Lewisham, closing some lines. Trains between London Charing Cross and Sevenoaks via Grove Park will run non stop between London Bridge and Hither Green. Trains between London Charing Cross and Dartford via Sidcup will run non stop between London Bridge and Hither Green. On Sunday only, trains between London Charing Cross and Gravesend via Sidcup will not run because of further engineering work beyond Dartford. Trains which usually run between London Charing Cross and Hayes…

The changes are due to engineering work and will affect trains on Sunday (July 6) only. Services will continue as normal on Saturday (July 5). We have outlined and simplified the details so you can plan your journey this weekend.   Sunday (July 6): Engineering work is taking place between London Bridge and Peckham Rye and New Cross Gate and between Norwood Junction and Purley, closing some lines. Replacement buses will replace trains between London Bridge and Tulse Hill (also calling additionally at Herne Hill). Trains to and from Caterham and Tattenham Corner will run between Tulse Hill and Caterham and…

The Fresh Prince of Bel Air star enjoyed lunch with 11 team members at Roger’s Kitchen in Camden Road. Restaurant owner Roger Shakes, 48, said he was discreetly approached by Smith’s team when they made a large takeout order for £350. The caller explained that a client would be visiting later in the week – but did not tell the owner who it would be.  In order to prepare, Mr Shakes claims he was asked to black out their windows and send photos of the layout to Mr Smith’s security team. He said: “I was a bit hesitant, I thought maybe…

Metropolitan Police officers were sent to Porters Avenue, Dagenham, to conduct a welfare check after concerns were raised that Dawn O’Shea “had not been seen for a significant period of time”. “The 65-year-old Mrs O’Shea was found in her home address,” senior coroner Graeme Irvine told East London Coroner’s Court on Friday, July 5. “She had been dead for some time.” Police identified her “on the balance of probabilities”, said the coroner, “based upon a number of different factors”. They included that the body was found inside Mrs O’Shea’s home and that it resembled photographs of Mrs O’Shea found by…

Sidcup Youth Centre in Burnt Oak Lane will be taken over by Rose Bruford College, which runs arts degree programmes, on a 25-year lease. Following a backlash, Bexley Council has defended its decision, claiming “community use will continue”. The move comes not long after work took place on the building’s roof, which the local authority has described as “essential maintenance” that made it “more suitable for lease”. It is understood that local groups will still be able to use the external playing pitches, but they will not have access to the building itself. Loraine Simmonds, who has lived in the…

Flames can be seen covering the greenery at the heath today (July 4). People living near or travelling near are advised to stay indoors and keep windows and doors shut due to the smoke in the area. Six fire engines, a bulk water carrier and utility terrain vehicle are currently at the scene and crews are using wildfire equipment and hose reel jets to extinguish the flames. There is no indication when this will be over. Source link