Author: Blake Foster

Rakeem Miles, 23, followed Samuel Winter, 28, after he brushed past on the escalator out of Southwark Station.  After Samuel had walked through the ticket barriers Miles grabbed him from behind and punched him in the head, leaving him collapsed on the stairs.  Paramedics were dispatched to the scene where Samuel was given CPR before being taken to hospital where he died on August 23, the day after the incident.  Police tracked Miles to a shop where he had topped up his Oyster card only to discover that he had just left.  They arrested him nearby on suspicion of grievous…

Emergency services were called to Abbey Road, SW19, at around 11.40am on Tuesday, March 25, after a man was seen scaling a lamp column. A heavy police presence remained at the scene throughout the day, with road closures put in place and at least a dozen emergency vehicles in attendance. The man eventually came down at around 6.45pm and was arrested by officers from the Metropolitan Police. The action is understood to be in protest of Merton Council’s new traffic restrictions in the area – which have been introduced under an Experimental Traffic Management Order (ETMO). This involves closing the junctions…

Police were called to Ford Lane, near Brittons Academy, on Tuesday (March 25) at 2.50pm to reports of a woman alleged to be holding the two sharp items. She was detained at the scene under the Mental Health Act and taken to hospital. The academy has stated it did not need to go into lockdown procedures as this was at the end of the school day and staff liaised with police on the ground.  Students were helped to get back home in the affected area and the incident was contained by police, the academy said. Claire Whiley, principal of the…

Inspectors from education watchdog Ofsted visited Hackney New Primary School in Haggerston for an ungraded inspection on December 17 and 18 to see whether it had was still worthy of the top rating it received at its last full inspection in 2018. Although Ofsted no longer gives single-word ratings, the report, published on January 23, said it had taken effective action to maintain standards. Inspectors said music was at the heart of the school, with children learning to play a musical instrument from Year 1, and working with the London Symphony Orchestra. The report praised an “ambitious” curriculum for all pupils, in many…

Developer SevenCapital plans to redevelop the historic Archway Hospital site in Archway Road. Plans include 178 new homes, half of which would be affordable, as well as 242 student accommodation rooms in the tower and one of the existing buildings. SevenCapital would repurpose some of the old hospital buildings, while also constructing three new housing blocks and an 85m tower for student accommodation. However, planning officers at Islington Council have refused planning permission, listing 14 reasons why the plans should not go ahead. These include the scale, height, footprint and location of the new buildings.  The draft planning decision notice report said: “The proposal…

Police and ambulance crews were called to the St Peter’s area of Broadstairs shortly before 7pm on Thursday (March 20). A woman in her 20s was treated at the scene for stab wounds and then taken to a hospital in London. She remains there in a “serious but stable condition”. A woman, who is known to the victim, was arrested and charged with attempted murder two days later on March 22. Carla Lovejoy, 45 of Guy Close in Broadstairs, was put into custody and will appear at Folkestone Magistrates’ Court today (March 24). Source link

Terrazza is expected to open at the former Tetto’s restaurant in Haverstock Hill tomorrow (Tuesday, March 25). The restaurant is round the corner from the Royal Free Hospital in Pond Street. Owner Cenj Usuk says he wants to create a “community hub”. He added: “Belsize Park is a lovely area. One or two of my friends lived here so I visited it many times. I also love the summers. It’s a magic place in the summer. “I need to meet the locals. We have nice prices here.” Belsize Park is ‘a magic place in the summer’ says Terrazza owner Cenj Usuk (Image: Linda Grove) The restaurant has…

The Bank Chambers building, located at 70 Pier Road, is earmarked for retention and refurbishment, while a new building is set to be erected to provide residential and commercial spaces. The plans, submitted by the London Borough of Bexley’s Regeneration and Assets Team, aim to transform the area, providing a mix of residential and commercial units. The revised proposal includes the creation of ten residential units and three commercial units. The development will also feature associated cycle parking, car parking, landscaping, access routes, and highway alterations. Plant and utility installations, along with other ancillary works related to the development, are…

As well as appearing in print, our death notice pages will remain online as a lasting tribute to the memory of those we have lost. Anyone who wishes to send their own message of condolence can do so by visiting the deceased’s death notice page. Here are the most recent notices placed in the Your Local Guardian: DONNELLY Daniel With great sadness, the Donnelly family wish to let Carshalton friends and neighbours know the news of Daniel’s passing at the age of eighty eight. Husband and partner-in-crime to Rene, a beloved Dad and Granddad to Stephen, Strawberrie (Jane,) Paul and…

From the moment the curtain rose, I was transported straight into Cher Horowitz’s world of Beverly Hills high school drama, friendship, and, of course, killer outfits. The musical, based on the beloved 1995 film, takes the timeless story of Emma by Jane Austen and reimagines it with a fresh, fun twist and is currently showing at The Trafalgar Theatre. Clueless: The Musical is currently playing at the Trafalgar Theatre (Image: Poppy Huggett) With Amy Heckerling, the writer and director of the original film, overseeing the project, it’s clear that this version stays true to the cheeky, fashionable spirit of the…