Author: Blake Foster

I recently visited with my cousin and auntie to celebrate my cousin’s 18th birthday, and it proved to be the perfect setting for an unforgettable night out. On arrival, we kicked off our evening with a round of cocktails. We celebrated my cousin’s 18th birthday in style (Image: Poppy Huggett) We opted for the lychee spritz, a refreshing and fruity twist reminiscent of a lychee martini, before going on to enjoy a classic Pimm’s. The venue itself has a lively yet stylish atmosphere, making it an inviting space whether you’re with a large group or on a date night. Electric…

No trains will be run to and from Sutton this Sunday (March 16). Trains in the Croydon area will also be affected. We have compiled the details for you to plan your journey this weekend.   Sunday (March 16): Engineering work is taking place in Sutton area, closing all lines. Buses will replace trains between Streatham and Sutton and Epsom, and between West Croydon and Sutton and Epsom Downs. Trains will run between Epsom and Dorking.   Engineering work is also taking place between East Croydon and Purley, closing some lines on Sunday. Trains will run to an amended and reduced timetable…

The education watchdog inspected Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust (BHRUT) in January for its apprenticeship and career hub and has now published the results of the visit.  BHRUT runs both Queen’s in Romford and King George in Goodmayes, employing around 8,500 people.  The trust became a provider of apprenticeships in 2022, offering apprenticeships to individuals from other organisations from October last year.  At the time of the visit, there were 208 apprentices registered.  Apprenticeships formed one of five inspection categories, alongside quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. BHRUT received a ‘good’ rating in all five areas.  The trust received…

Transport for London (TfL) plans to carry out work on 25 bridges in the area, including to the A41 Brent Cross flyover. The flyover is currently subject to a 7.5 tonne weight restriction to ensure the safety of the structure. TfL says that while the flyover does not pose “any immediate risk” to drivers, the restrictions avoid any further damage to the bridge ahead of the renewal work. In a new report released earlier this month, transport bosses confirmed that they were still awaiting funding approval from the Government to carry out the project. However, if given the go ahead, work on…

The internet personality, real name Andres Felipe Valencia Barrientos, appeared before Perth Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday. Court documents revealed he pleaded not guilty to three counts of assault occasioning bodily harm, one of strangulation and four counts of sexual penetration without consent. He will appear before the state’s higher District Court on June 13. The online star has been on bail since October 2024 after allegedly sexually assaulting a woman aged in her 20s in his hotel room after he performed at a venue in Hillarys, a coastal suburb of Perth. The attack is alleged to have taken place on…

The work will affect trains from March 10 through to March 14. We have compiled all the details on these works so that you can plan your journey this week. Engineering work is taking place overnight between Barnham and Chichester, and some lines are being closed.   Monday, Tuesday and Thursday (March 10, March 11, and March 13): The 10.35pm train from London Victoria to Chichester train will terminate at Barnham. A replacement bus will run from Barnham to Chichester.   Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday (March 11, March 12, and March 14): The 4.55am train from Chichester to Brighton train will…

The moment I left Canada Water and walked through the gates, I was instantly hit with the atmosphere of a Wild West town that could’ve been pulled straight out of Red Dead Redemption. The buildings, the streets, the general vibe—it was all there, and I immediately felt like a part of this immersive, interactive experience. As soon as we arrived, the transformation was immediate. Actors in character greeted us, quickly making us feel like we were no longer in London but in a quirky Western town full of mystery and adventure. The first major interaction came when Mayor Pocket performed…

Environmental health officers from Lewisham have been busy this fortnight visiting businesses across the area to see if they are meeting hygiene requirements. Based on guidelines set by the Food Standards Agency, inspectors look to see how clean the facilities are; what food safety management procedures are in place and how hygienic food handling is. Ratings are then dished out from five to zero — with the higher score the better the result. Five — Very Good Bright Clouds at 13 Balder Rise, SE12 9PF, rated 5 on February 24, 2025. Cow Cow at 47-49 Lee High Road, SE13 5NS,…

The former England defender, 62, had been in Las Vegas to watch a rugby league match between Wigan Warriors and Warrington Wolves. He became unwell on the flight back to London Heathrow on Sunday, March 2, and received treatment on the Virgin Atlantic plane. A decision was made to make an emergency landing at St John’s International Airport in Canada, Sky News reports. There was a minute’s applause for Stuart Pearce at the City Ground after the former Forest, Man City and England defender suffered a medical emergency on a flight last weekend.Everyone at MOTD sends Stuart our best wishes for…

John Mastin-Lee won the Barnet Council Finchley Church End by-election on March 6 with 1,509 votes. Labour’s Beverley Kotey came second with 977 votes, followed by Reform candidate Lisa Rutter with 351. Liberal Democrat James Goldman secured 213 votes, Green party candidate David Farbey received 147 followed by Rejoin EU’s Brendan Donnelly with 119 votes and independent candidate Brian Ingram coming last with 20. So well deserved @JoshMastinLee 💙👏Barnet’s back! 🗳️ https://t.co/mvsVkMXFes pic.twitter.com/1CXRMsPj4o — Cllr Ruby Sampson (@RubySampson18) March 7, 2025 The by-election was triggered following the death of  long-serving Barnet councillor and former mayor Eva Greenspan on January 11. First elected in…