Author: Blake Foster

Harmony House Nursery in Hornchurch Road was inspected by Ofsted on February 19 with the findings being made public on March 25. The nursery was deemed ‘good’ in all four of its applicable categories: quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development and leadership and management. Inspectors described the nursery, which caters for children from three months to four-years-old, as “warm and well-organised” with a “nurturing and stimulating learning environment”. The report praised the “strong” teaching at Harmony House and in particular, the “key-person” system. Ofsted described the nursery as warm and well-organised (Image: Harmony House) It said: “From the very start, staff take…

The incident happened in Brownhill Road near Bowness Road at around 2am today (April 2). Officers and London Ambulance Service crews attended, and a man was taken to hospital. He was pronounced dead shortly after. His death is being treated as unexpected at this stage.  A spokesperson for Metropolitan Police said: “At around 02:00hrs on Wednesday, 2 April, police and the London Ambulance Service were called to Brownhill Road SE6 to reports of a man suffering a medical emergency. “Sadly, despite the best efforts of the paramedics the man was later pronounced dead at hospital. “The death is being treated…

A poll of 2,000 adults revealed instant messaging apps and online appointment booking were also considered top developments. While 37 per cent rely on self-checkouts at supermarkets to save them time in their daily routine. And 19 per cent reckon voice-activated assistants are a handy tool to save a few minutes here and there. The research was commissioned by Smart Energy GB to highlight the time-saving benefits of smart prepay meters, which allow users to top up online or over the phone rather than having to travel to the shops. Other items to make it into the top 10 included…

The incident happened in Parry Place around 1.30pm on March 27, near the main road and Woolwich station and surrounded by open businesses. Officers and paramedics attended and a man was rushed to hospital with life-threatening injuries. A spokesperson for Metropolitan Police confirmed today (April 2) that his condition has improved and his life is no longer in danger. A crime scene remained in place at the junction of Spray Street and Parry Place following the stabbing. Nearby shop owner Chinyere Iwunna said at the time: “It’s a very big shock to everybody. We have not had something like this…

The incident happened in Walm Lane near Willesden Green station just after 9.05pm yesterday (April 1). Officers say the victim was driving his car when he was followed by a suspect in another vehicle. It is believed that a crash took place, and the man ran into the restaurant where he was stabbed. The victim then took himself to hospital where his injuries were assessed as non life threatening. No arrests have been made as police enquiries into the circumstances continue. A spokesperson for Metropolitan Police said: “Police were called at around 21:06hrs on Tuesday, 1 April, to reports of…

Kyle Kitchen, 38, of no fixed address, “never showed any remorse” after his temper left his daughter Primrose Kane unable to walk or talk, dying six months later. He was sentenced at the Old Bailey to a minimum of seven years and eight months in prison after being convicted of murder on March 12. Kitchen was already serving the 15-year sentence he was given at Blackfriars Crown Court in August 2016 when he was convicted of two counts of grievous bodily harm. In a trial from February 10, the court heard Primrose’s mother and father contacted NHS 111 after the…

“Armed and masked” youths were reported to the police in Loxford Lane on March 21. Officers closed off the area and found a group near a block of flats, carrying out a stop and search. Following the search, three boys – 15, 16 and 22 – were arrested on suspicion of possession of offensive weapons. All three suspects have been bailed until further enquiries. A Met spokesperson said: “Two teenagers, aged 15 and 16, and a 22-year-old man have been arrested on suspicion of possession of offensive weapons. “On Friday, 21 March police were called to Loxford Lane, Ilford to…

Raja Khan from Willesden is one of thousands of people from Black and Asian communities who have been contacted through the initiative about screening. The campaign is aimed at areas in Brent where testing is below average. Regular talks are now being given at community venues like Willesden’s Central Mosque about getting tested. Raja, 58, stayed after prayers for a talk by Brent Health Matters coordinator Nazia Ali and is glad he did so. “I learned that it was time to get tested at my age, which I probably should have done a few years ago,” he said. “I ordered the kit after…

The Royal Borough of Greenwich installed the bin last week to help tackle knife crime in the area. The bin is the third of its kind in the borough, with the other two located in Abbey Wood and Eltham. The bins allow people to dispose of dangerous weapons anonymously and safely, without fear of prosecution. Rachel Taggart-Ryan, councillor responsible for community safety and enforcement, said: “Far too many lives have been taken by knives in Greenwich, and knife crime continues to have a devastating effect on our communities. “After listening to resident feedback and careful location research, we have installed…

Kaliyah Coa was named by the Metropolitan Police yesterday (April 1) after the girl was seen entering the water close to Barge House Causeway, near London City Airport, on Monday (March 31) at 1.23pm. An image has now been shared as a recovery mission is ongoing. She had been playing during a school inset day at the time, police have said.  Emergency service crews attended the scene within minutes and conducted a large-scale search in an effort to locate her, but the search later scaled down. However, the Metropolitan Police says that it is committed to finding Kaliyah. Chief Superintendent…