Author: Blake Foster

The investigation, believed to be one of the first cases brought to court by Essex Police using the new Online Safety Act 2023, was launched in July last year after US authorities were alerted to threatening and abusive messages posted on videos across YouTube. Tristan Ambrose, of Challinor, Harlow, had made comments focused on women, the Muslim community and people from the LGBTQ+ community. Information was passed from the US, via Interpol, to the National Crime Agency in the UK, who then alerted detectives from Essex Police. Further reading Essex Police took over the investigation and quickly arrested 32-year-old Ambrose on suspicion of…

Officers were called to reports of a man drinking behind the wheel and driving dangerously in Abbey Road at 7.45am yesterday (February 26). A video, shared on X, shows what appears to be a black car crashing into barriers and bollards while an officer attempts to stop it. In the video, the officer smashes the window of the car before the car is then driven away. The officer was injured while trying to stop the car before being taken to hospital and later discharged. Not sure when this video was shot but claimed to be in the Park Royal area.…

Cooking a meal for a loved one is the culinary equivalent to rolling out the red carpet for your nearest and dearest. This weekend roll up your sleeves and roll out your sushi mats for a romantic evening at home. And if your loved one is a fan of seafood, then you have hit the jackpot. Surimi, also known as seafood sticks or crab sticks, is perfect for making delicious sushi at home. Seafood sticks are tasty, low in fat and high in protein, and bring an authentic sushi flavour to the table. Why sushi and why Surimi?  Surimi Royale  (Image: Viciunai)…

Cooking a meal for a loved one is the culinary equivalent to rolling out the red carpet for your nearest and dearest. This weekend roll up your sleeves and roll out your sushi mats for a romantic evening at home. And if your loved one is a fan of seafood, then you have hit the jackpot. Surimi, also known as seafood sticks or crab sticks, is perfect for making delicious sushi at home. Seafood sticks are tasty, low in fat and high in protein, and bring an authentic sushi flavour to the table. Why sushi and why Surimi?  Surimi Royale  (Image: Viciunai)…

The incident happened on Shooters Hill Road near Maze Hill at around 4.15am this morning (February 24). Officers and London Ambulance Service crews attended and found a man in his 40s injured. He was taken to hospital for treatment with injuries thought to be life-threatening. No other vehicles were involved in the incident. Shooters Hill Road remains closed both ways between Charlton Way and Stratheden Road. A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said: “Police were called to a collision involving a moped in Shooters Hill, SE10 around 04:15hrs on Monday 24 February. “Officers attended alongside the London Ambulance Service and London’s Air…

Fees and charges at the Men’s Pond, Mixed Pond and Kenwood Ladies Pond, will be rising by 10p from April 1. A single adult ticket, which cost £4.70 last year has risen to £4.80.  Concession rates for disabled swimmers or people on Universal Credit are now £2.90. There is no change for juniors aged between eight and 15, who will continue to pay £1.40 per swim. The price of a six-month season ticket has risen 20p from £77.30 in 2022 to £77.50 and concession prices are now £47.70.  An annual pass will rise from £146.50 to £150.50, with concessions set at £90. Meanwhile, the Mixed Pond,…

But when it comes to Lewisham, which one stands out as the top choice? With three locations in the borough, each offers a similar Wetherspoons experience, yet customer reviews on Google and TripAdvisor reveal varying levels of satisfaction. The Brockley Barge is the most liked, with a strong Google rating of 4.1, while The Watch House has a slightly lower Google rating of 4, despite being a popular spot in Lewisham. JD Wetherspoon, founded by Tim Martin in 1979, operates around 800 pubs across the UK as of January 2025. Despite selling off some locations in recent years, the chain…

If you’re a fan of books like Around the World in Eighty Days, there’s a brand-new cocktail menu you should know about in The Coral Rooms. Set within The Bloomsbury off Tottenham Court Road, The Coral Room has come out with a new menu inspired by the travels of Richard Crosbie, who was famously the first Irishman to make a manned flight in 1785. The Coral Room has come out with a new menu inspired by the travels of Richard Crosbie, who was famously the first Irishman to make a manned flight. (Image: Emily Davison) The new menu, named Mr…

The Queen visited the Asian Women’s Resource Centre (AWRC) to mark the charity’s 45th anniversary. The AWRC provides support to black, minority, and ethnic (BME) women affected by domestic abuse and harmful practices. The Queen’s visit highlighted the charity’s work and the issue of domestic abuse. The AWRC has supported BME women across London since the late 1970s, offering practical and emotional support. The Queen’s visit commemorated the charity’s 45th anniversary (Image: Ben Stevens Photography) Their services include advocacy, advice, information, and help with securing safe housing. They also provide access to interpreters, counselling, and legal advice. During her visit, The Queen met…

Kathleen ‘Kitty’ Stewart died at home in Camden on Sunday (February 16) after being diagnosed with aggressive brain cancer three weeks ago. Kitty worked for Camden Council’s Meals on Wheels service and supported older people for many years while living with her own tragedy. Both her husband Angus and son Angus Junior suffered from haemophilia, a blood clotting disorder, and died as a result of receiving treatments contaminated with HIV and Hepatis C at the Royal Free Hospital in Hampstead. Her husband died in 2002 aged 63 and her son in December 2013, aged just 47. Both died of cancer. Kathleen Stewart with husband Angus, who…