Author: Blake Foster

The London Borough of Bromley has imposed restrictions for the Crystal Palace Park events on Sunday, June 29, and Saturday, July 5. The closures this weekend are for Deftones, the Grammy Award-winning Sacramento band who have a headline show at Crystal Palace Park alongside special guests Weezer, High Vis, HEALTH and Qendresa. The closures are to ensure the smooth running of the event between 8am and midnight and will affect several roads in the area. The council has announced that the roads will be closed to through traffic during the specified hours. The roads affected include Old Cople Lane, St…

Police arrived and approached suspect Tafari Panton, telling him they would be searching him and the vehicle for drugs.  As soon as he was told this, the 22-year-old sprinted off.  But unfortunately for Panton, he led himself down a dead end and after a brief chase officers were able to arrest him.  A nitrous oxide cannister, cannabis in snap bags and white rocks wrapped in lottery tickets were discovered in the vehicle.  Tafari Panton has been jailed for two and a half years (Image: City of London Police) Panton, of Kemp Road in Enfield, was later charged with possession with…

Tesco is providing parents and carers with an extra little help this summer, by committing to holding its 2024 prices for any F&F uniform items that were sold last year and matching any Clubcard Prices on stationery too. It has also brought back the popular 25% off uniform offer, both in store and online. As a result, polo shirts will be available from £2.25 for a pack of two, while prices for trousers will start at £5.25 for a pack of two. This year, uniforms are available online at tesco.com for the first time, alongside other essentials including stationery, backpacks, lunchboxes and accessories. Recommended reading:…

The changes are due to engineering work and will affect trains on Saturday and Sunday (June 28 and June 29). We have outlined and simplified the details so you can plan your journey this weekend.   Sunday (June 29): Engineering work is taking place between Norwood Junction and Epsom Downs via West Croydon, closing all lines. All day on Sunday, trains between London Victoria and Epsom Downs will be diverted to run between London Victoria and East Croydon. Replacement bus services will run between East Croydon and Epsom Downs via West Croydon, calling at all stations.   Saturday and Sunday (June…

Environmental health officers have visited businesses across Havering to see if they are meeting hygiene requirements. Based on guidelines set by the Food Standards Agency, inspectors look to see how clean the facilities are; what food safety management procedures are in place and how hygienic food handling is. Ratings are then dished out from five to zero — with the higher score the better the result. Aardvark Nursery & Pre School at 80 Church Road, Harold Wood, rated 5 on June 17, 2025. Harold Park Service Station at Colchester Road, Romford, rated 5 on June 17, 2025. HES @ Engayne Primary School…

He now feels Royal Mail should be reprimanded “because they should not be able to treat people this way”. Amit Marwaha, who has lived with his mother in their Hackbridge flat for 20 years, said that since April, they have not received any NHS letters regarding urgent hospital appointments. Both rely on regular diabetes monitoring and hospital visits, but they say the missed appointments are piling up and putting their health at risk. Speaking to the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS): “She’s been missing her appointments. “That’s what’s really stressing me out,” he said. “I have diabetes, high blood pressure,…

The incident happened in St Nicholas Way just after 11.15am yesterday (June 26). Officers and London Ambulance Service crews attended and found a man injured. He was taken to hospital for treatment where his condition was assessed as non-life threatening. No arrests have been made as police enquiries continue. A  spokesperson for Metropolitan Police said: “On Thursday, 26 June at 11:16hrs police were called to reports of a road traffic collision between a bus and a pedestrian at St Nicholas Way, Sutton. “Officers attended the scene alongside the London Ambulance Service who treated the pedestrian, a 64-year-old man, before transporting him to…

Sounding good enough to eat, Deutzia ‘Raspberry Sundae’ is an attractive flowering shrub with graceful arching stems of blooms, impressing across the garden.   Available via the You Garden website for half price here, these fabulously coloured plants are so easy to grow and the You Garden team comments “everyone needs a Deutzia!” Producing masses of magenta and pink, sweetly scented flowers erupt in early summer and also draw the attention of pollinators and other beneficial insects to the garden. Easy to grow and low maintenance, Deutzia ‘Raspberry Sundae’ are ideal for both beginner growers and seasoned hands in the…

The disruption will affect services on Sunday only (June 29). Services will resume as normal on Saturday (June 28). We’ve broken down the changes so you can plan ahead.   Sunday (June 29): Engineering work is taking place between Hither Green and Petts Wood, closing some lines. Trains between London Charing Cross and Ramsgate and Dover Priory via Tonbridge will be diverted to run to and from London Victoria. Trains between London Charing Cross and Hastings will be retimed and diverted via an alternative route between London Bridge and Orpington. Trains between London Charing Cross and Sevenoaks will be diverted via…

The podcast host, ultramarathon runner, and reality TV star has turned motivational speaker for a spoken word anthem called Morning People. The track is a bold, synth-driven battle cry for better mornings, smarter sleep, and screen-savvy starts. From “check in with your breath” to “use your feet and “find your rhythm” Jamie delivers actionable advice designed to help a sleep-deprived nation build better habits. In a bid to help the nation “carpe the heck outta that diem,” the song comes with an animated lyric video full of dopamine-bright visuals, following an animated Jamie leaping into action. (Image: Joe Pepler/PinPep) The…