Author: Blake Foster

Inspired Learning Group (ILG), which runs Park Hill Preparatory School and Nursery, in Kingston, and Bishop Challoner School in Bromley, have both said the closures are partly due to Labour’s introduction of VAT on school fees. Bishop Challoner was founded in 1950, making it 75 years old. Park Hill is listed as opening in December 1957 on the Gov.uk website however Park Hill says it celebrated its 70th anniversary in 2020, meaning it’s also ben in operation since 1950. ILG is offering parents of pupils at Park Hill the option to move to its sister school Westbury House School, in…

His landlord’s plan to change the use of the building, if approved, could force Anil, 65, out of business and take away a much-loved local hub that has served residents for over 20 years. In February 2005, Anil took over the Londis shop at 34 Crown Lane on a 20-year lease, stepping into a business previously run by the landlord since 1985. He and his family live in the flat above the shop, balancing family life with running what has become a vital resource for the community. In 2017, the shop also became a Post Office, expanding services amid a…

The jackpot for the draw on Friday June 13 will be an estimated £208 million and would be the largest prize awarded in the UK if won by a single ticket-holder, National Lottery operator Allwyn said. The EuroMillions jackpot is capped once it reaches 250 million euros – or £208 million. Once it has reached its cap, and if there is no winner, it stays at this value for a further four draws until it must be won in the fifth draw. Thailand + EuroMillions = your White Lotus moment 🪷Play two or more lines online, in the EuroMillions Friday…

Islington Foodbank faces eviction from its location at Highbury Roundhouse, putting the future of the organisation and its ability to feed those in need in jeopardy.  The council has demanded the foodbank sign a licence with terms that allow it to be evicted at very short notice. The foodbank – run by the Trussell Trust – has refused to do so, and now faces a day in court that will cost the charity thousands of pounds or more in legal bills. Since opening in June 2015, the Islington Foodbank has helped feed just over 46,000 people. Just last year, 5,216 parcels were handed…

Police were called to the station today (June 13) at around 10.10am to reports of a casualty on the tracks. The person was pronounced dead at the scene. British Transport Police (BTP) officers are not treating the incident as suspicious and a file is being prepared for the coroner. Thameslink lines were closed between London St Pancras and Luton as emergency services safely carried out their work. All lines have since reopened just after noon today, however major disruption is still estimated to last until 3pm. National Rail has advised that people delay their Thameslink journeys as long as possible…

Owned by the Polish company Pepco, it was confirmed that the brand was sold for a nominal sum to the US investment firm Gordon Brothers. Poundland currently has 825 stores across the UK, employing around 16,000 staff. However, much of this could be put at risk because of a proposed restructuring. This comes after poor sales in January and February, driven by an apparent fall in popularity, according to the BBC. Poundland was sold for just £1, it has been reported (Image: Owen Humphreys/PA) Retail analyst Sofie Willmott from GlobalData said: “Those who favoured Poundland for low price groceries have been tempted away by the…

Officers from the Metropolitan Police were called at 11.19pm on June 11 with reports of an incident in Claxton Grove.  At the scene, two men were found being treated for gunshot wounds before being taken to hospital.  One of the victims, a 30-year-old man, died in hospital the following day (June 12).  His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers. A post-mortem examination will take place in due course. The second man, also in his 30s, was treated for minor injuries and has been discharged from hospital. A 28-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted…

Officers have released CCTV images following an assault on a man who intervened in a pickpocketing incident at Oxford Circus Underground station. At 11.40pm on Thursday, May 22, a 37-year-old man was near platform four when he spotted two men attempting to steal from a woman. He confronted the suspects and managed to recover a stolen wallet. However, the man was then punched and kicked to the ground by the pair. The attackers fled the scene when other passengers rushed to help. The victim was taken to hospital, where he was treated for a concussion and facial injuries. Police would…

The repairs began last month, and will continue to affect trains on Saturday and Sunday (June 14 and June 15). We have broken down the details so you can plan ahead this weekend.   All weekend: Engineering work on the Blackheath Tunnel will continue to take place this weekend, closing all lines between Blackheath and Charlton. No trains will run between Blackheath and Charlton. Most trains between Dartford and London Cannon Street via Woolwich Arsenal or Lewisham will be diverted to run via Greenwich, however at peak times some of these trains will be diverted to run via Bexleyheath. There will…

Thunderstorms and high temperatures are on the way with London set for a turbulent weekend of weather. The Met Office has issued a yellow thunderstorm warning for the capital in effect from 3pm today (June 13) until 6am tomorrow (June 14) At the same time a yellow heat health alert has been issued by the UK Health Security Agency as temperatures are expected to hit 30C on Friday. The heat health alert is the first of its kind this year and is currently in place until 8am on Sunday covering London, the South East, East Midlands and East of England.…