Author: Blake Foster

Firefighters from the London Fire Brigade were called to Kennedy Road at 7.52am on March 21 with reports of the blaze.  Around 25 emergency responders in four fire engines were dispatched to the scene, where they discovered a two-storey terraced house alight.  Crews were at the scene for over an hour (Image: Peter Murch) The flames were extinguished by 8.54am, leaving a significant part of the loft destroyed.  The cause of the fire has yet to be confirmed, and an investigation is underway.  READ MORE: Police in Barking given more powers after ‘clear intelligence’ of ASB An LFB spokesperson said: “Four…

Paramedics from the London Ambulance Service were called at 1.52pm today (March 21) to Forest Road.  One of the exits from Blackhorse Road Station was closed in connection to the incident.  An ambulance crew, advanced paramedic and incident response officer were dispatched to the scene with paramedics in fast response cars, where a man was found in need of assistance.  He was treated at the scene and taken to hospital as a priority.  TfL has reported a “serious” incident in Forest Road, understood to have been a crash near the junction with Blackhorse Road.  It has yet to be confirmed…

The Piper PA-28-181, built in 1977, was damaged beyond economic repair in the incident at Rochester Airport on August 14, 2024. The pilot, who had 155 hours of flying experience, was conducting a private flight from Lydd to Rochester Airport and was the only person on board. An Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) investigation revealed that the pilot experienced a high workload after executing a go-around manoeuvre and receiving a runway change. This led to the plane landing long and at an excessive speed, causing it to overrun the runway. The aircraft’s wings struck trees during the incident, detaching from…

The figures are measured in seconds per vehicle per mile (spvpm), meaning how many seconds a car is typically delayed for every mile it travels on the road. The higher the number, the slower the traffic is moving. The stats published by the Department for Transport show that in 2024, average vehicle delays in Lewisham hit 202.5 seconds per mile, making it the most gridlocked section of the A2. Southwark follows closely behind, with delays reaching 155.7 seconds per mile, which is 1.6 times higher than the average. Both boroughs sit within the Greater London Authority, pointing to worsening congestion…

If you rely on buses, make sure to take note of these updates, which include adjustments to service frequencies, temporary timetables due to ongoing roadworks, and changes to first and last bus timings on select routes. As one of the world’s largest bus networks, TfL operates over 9,000 buses across 700 routes. The service offers a flat fare of £1.75, with unlimited travel within one hour through the Hopper fare. Accessibility and sustainability are key priorities, with many wheelchair-accessible buses and an increasing number of electric and hybrid vehicles, aiming for a zero-emission fleet by 2034. The following changes will…

The global Lindt ambassador and former world number one tennis player cut the ribbon at the new Piccadilly Circus shop on March 21. He was joined by Joel Burrows, CEO of Lindt & Sprüngli UK and Ireland, Adalbert Lechner, group CEO, Ernst Tanner, executive chairman, and Lindt master chocolatier Stefan Bruderer. Mr Bruderer held a chocolate masterclass while Mr Federer met with Lindt’s biggest fans. The new store is located beneath the Piccadilly Lights and features the largest Lindt truffle pick and mix in the UK. It also has three classically trained chocolatiers crafting fresh chocolate in-store, and a Lindt…

The works will affect services on Saturday and Sunday (March 22 and March 23): We have compiled the details for you to plan your journey this weekend.   Saturday (March 22): Staines area: London Waterloo to Reading services will be revised to depart London Waterloo earlier. These services will be diverted between Clapham Junction and Virginia Water and will call additionally at Surbiton, Weybridge, Addlestone and Chertsey. London Waterloo to Weybridge via Staines services will terminate at Hounslow. Additional services will run between London Waterloo and Hounslow via Richmond. Buses will run between Hounslow and Virginia Water via Staines. London…

An application was received by Havering Council towards the end of January to install an extractor flue in the building at 121 Mawney Road, owned by Avinash Tiwari. He told the Recorder last month that if plans were approved, the building would be used as an Indian restaurant. A decision was scheduled to be made by the council by Wednesday, March 19 but the application has been withdrawn with no additional explanation. Another application has been withdrawn by Mr Tiwari to change the use of 121A Mawney Road from a flat to a “small HMO” – a decision was scheduled to be made on this by Friday, March 21.…

The revamp includes improvements to checkout areas, store fixtures, and a completely new layout. To mark this transformation, an official launch event will take place on Saturday, March 22. From 9am, customers can participate in the celebrations, which include special giveaways, live DJ music, and local entertainment. The store is located in a prime shopping area and offers a convenient in-store Click & Collect service for online orders. Store manager invites shoppers to experience the refreshed retail space (Image: Matalan) Jinesh Jose, the Croydon store manager, said: “We’re excited to unveil our refreshed Croydon store to our loyal customers. “With…

Mr Lawrence, 18, from Plumstead, was murdered by a gang of racists on Well Hall road, Eltham, in 1993, but only two of his killers have faced justice – Gary Dobson and David Norris were jailed for life in 2012. The original police investigation into the teenager’s death was marred by institutional racism in the Met, incompetence and alleged corruption. Norris, 48, was jailed for a minimum of 14 years and three months for murder in January 2012 at the end of an Old Bailey trial that hinged on tiny traces of forensic evidence. He is set to face his first…