Author: Blake Foster

The 10-day Hackney Reimagining Local art week from June 12 to 22 is packed with public art, exhibitions, performances, walking tours and pop-up events at venues in Dalston, Homerton, De Beauvoir Town, Stoke Newington, Clapton, London Fields and Cambridge Heath. Dalston’s Wilton Way Gallery presents artist YiMiao Shih’s keen eye for political and social issues using drawing, embroidery and animation. It also hosts two artworks that blur abstraction and narrative: Lauren Bauer’s memory and identity, and Katie King’s drawings from ritual, folklore and environmental grief into reflection, myth and material memory.  La Bouche delicatessen in Broadway Market, London Fields, is displaying Cecilia Reeve’s iconic Moonlight Behind The Curtains painting.…

From Friday, June 6, to Sunday, June 8, the cinema will be hosting a variety of films, ensuring there’s something for everyone. For families, the live-action remake of Lilo & Stitch offers a heartfelt story about a lonely girl and her alien friend, showing at various times throughout the day from 9.30am to 9.20pm. Bluey will kick off the day with eight food-themed episodes for preschoolers, starting at 9.50am on Friday and 9am on Saturday, with Peppa Meets the Baby set to delight toddlers with its 65-minute runtime starting at 9.30am and showing multiple times until mid-afternoon. Karate Kid: Legends…

Bexley Council says the full length of Ash Close will be shut from June 9 to allow London Operations Connections, working on behalf of Southern Gas Networks, to carry out the works. Although the traffic order allows restrictions to remain in place for up to 18 months, the closure is only expected to last around a week. Access will be maintained for residents and emergency vehicles throughout the works, with diversion routes signposted locally. The closure will only be in effect while work is actively taking place and signs are displayed. Want to find out all the latest planning applications,…

The officer met a 16-year-old girl while he was on-duty in Brent dealing with a domestic case.  He then drove her to a nature reserve while off-duty under the pretext of taking a statement and asked to kiss her.  On another occasion he drove her to a car park where he kissed her and touched her thigh and waist, a court heard.  Homersham, from Southgate, later texted her and said he was going to pick her up from school and have sex with her.  Che Homersham pictured outside court (Image: PA) He was arrested in December 2023 and resigned from…

A total of 69 estates across Hackney have passed to the Crown as ‘ownerless property’ and remain unclaimed. This happens when a person dies without leaving a will and there are no apparent family members to claim the inheritance. In general, estates held on the list can be claimed within 12 years from when the estate was taken into possession of the Crown. The list of unclaimed estates is updated and published daily on the Government’s website. Who is eligible to claim an unclaimed estate? If someone dies without leaving a valid or effective will, the following relations are entitled to the…

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Around Bexley, there are some cracking places where you can tuck into a delicious meal outdoors. Here are five local favourites serving hearty food with space to sit outside: 157 Broadway, Bexleyheath DA6 7EY Google rating: 4.6 stars Delicio is known for its Mediterranean-style cooking with a broad menu that includes pizzas, pastas, kebabs and salads. It’s a family-run place with over 25 years’ experience in the business, and they’ve got outdoor tables where you can enjoy it all with a glass of wine or two. At weekends, they even bring in a bellydancer for a bit of added atmosphere.…

Whether you’re in the mood for indulgence, delicious treats or a little shopping spree, there’s something special up for grabs this month. Our luxury competition is offering a truly memorable escape: a one night Edinburgh city break with afternoon tea for two at The Roseate, Edinburgh. This five-star boutique hotel, nestled in the heart of the Scottish capital, is the perfect spot for a relaxing getaway. The prize includes an elegant afternoon tea featuring freshly-prepared sandwiches, homemade cakes, and fluffy scones served with locally-sourced jam and Scottish cream. You’ll toast the occasion with your choice of fine teas from the…

Last October, Bexley Council raised a number of concerns about the development in Parsonage Manorway, which would have seen The Great Harry demolished. Kallarview Developments Limited had initially applied to build 32 flats in a three-storey block on the land, but later reduced their plans to 30 flats. The local authority accepted that there were “very limited prospects” of the pub, which shut in 2021, being reopened in the “foreseeable future”, and said its demolition would be “acceptable”. However, planning officers still refused the application, listing seven key concerns. The developer has appealed the decision, which means an independent planning…

The incident happened in Leesons Hill near Silverdale Road just before 12.20pm on May 25. An ambulance crew and paramedics in fast response cars from London Ambulance Service attended.  The man was treated at the scene before taken to hospital where his condition is unknown. We have contacted the Metropolitan Police for further information. A spokesperson for London Ambulance Service said: “We were called at 12.18pm on Sunday (25 May) to reports of a person who had fallen in Leesons Road, Orpington.” “We sent a number of resources including an ambulance crew and paramedics in fast response cars. We also…