Author: Blake Foster

The artist from Lewisham, who is legally known as Nathan Tokosi, is found to have attempted to murder a 27-yearold man on November 20, 2023. He has also been found guilty of two counts of possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life and two counts of possession of ammunition with intent to endanger life. Police were called to Clydesdale Road in Notting Hill at 2.05am, after a car pulled up to another car and a passenger began to shoot. The victim was found severely inured, being shot in the body, mouth and head. A stolen car was found abandoned…

The artist from Lewisham, who is legally known as Nathan Tokosi, is found to have attempted to murder a 27-yearold man on November 20, 2023. He has also been found guilty of two counts of possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life and two counts of possession of ammunition with intent to endanger life. Police were called to Clydesdale Road in Notting Hill at 2.05am, after a car pulled up to another car and a passenger began to shoot. The victim was found severely inured, being shot in the body, mouth and head. A stolen car was found abandoned…

The burglar got away with just £7, but for the new owner of Highgate Greens and Blooms, in Highgate High Street, the theft on March 8 cost him more in repairs and time. The shop’s owner Lennie Armstrong had come to work early that Saturday to get ahead on what could be a busy weekend, but instead spent the day with forensic police investigators. He said: “Somebody broke the side window, realised they couldn’t get in and smashed the door. He must have been a small person to get his weight through that panel. Thief smash a panel in the front door of Highgate Greens…

Commuters were made to leave the station, with large crowds gathered outside today (March 18) at around 6.20pm. All lines are now blocked on the Elizabeth line and Thameslink. According to the National Rail in a service update at 6.30pm, trains at the station may be cancelled, delayed by up to 20 minutes or revised to not stop at Farringdon. Disruption is expected to last until 7.15pm, although this may change. Thameslink says that no trains will call at Farringdon “until further notice”. Pictures at the scene show huge crowds outside the station, many of whom are likely to be…

The London Fire Brigade was called to Richmond Road at 2.24pm today (March 16) to reports of a disused building on fire. In total, 15 fire engines responded, and around 100 firefighters have been tackling the blaze. Pictures from the scene suggest that the fire has broken out at the historic cinema building , which has also previously been used as a bingo hall.  The building, which sits at the junction between Richmond Road and Canbury Park Road, is Grade II listed. One eyewitness called Chelsey, who did not give her surname, told this paper that she was alerted to the fire…

Environmental health officers from Sutton have been busy this fortnight visiting businesses across the area 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. Five — Very Good Antonino’s Pizza at Kiosk 14 Level 3, St Nicholas Centre, rated 5 on March 8, 2025. Britkong Eat at 6 Cheam Common Road,…

I recently visited with my cousin and auntie to celebrate my cousin’s 18th birthday, and it proved to be the perfect setting for an unforgettable night out. On arrival, we kicked off our evening with a round of cocktails. We celebrated my cousin’s 18th birthday in style (Image: Poppy Huggett) We opted for the lychee spritz, a refreshing and fruity twist reminiscent of a lychee martini, before going on to enjoy a classic Pimm’s. The venue itself has a lively yet stylish atmosphere, making it an inviting space whether you’re with a large group or on a date night. Electric…

No trains will be run to and from Sutton this Sunday (March 16). Trains in the Croydon area will also be affected. We have compiled the details for you to plan your journey this weekend.   Sunday (March 16): Engineering work is taking place in Sutton area, closing all lines. Buses will replace trains between Streatham and Sutton and Epsom, and between West Croydon and Sutton and Epsom Downs. Trains will run between Epsom and Dorking.   Engineering work is also taking place between East Croydon and Purley, closing some lines on Sunday. Trains will run to an amended and reduced timetable…

The education watchdog inspected Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust (BHRUT) in January for its apprenticeship and career hub and has now published the results of the visit.  BHRUT runs both Queen’s in Romford and King George in Goodmayes, employing around 8,500 people.  The trust became a provider of apprenticeships in 2022, offering apprenticeships to individuals from other organisations from October last year.  At the time of the visit, there were 208 apprentices registered.  Apprenticeships formed one of five inspection categories, alongside quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. BHRUT received a ‘good’ rating in all five areas.  The trust received…

Transport for London (TfL) plans to carry out work on 25 bridges in the area, including to the A41 Brent Cross flyover. The flyover is currently subject to a 7.5 tonne weight restriction to ensure the safety of the structure. TfL says that while the flyover does not pose “any immediate risk” to drivers, the restrictions avoid any further damage to the bridge ahead of the renewal work. In a new report released earlier this month, transport bosses confirmed that they were still awaiting funding approval from the Government to carry out the project. However, if given the go ahead, work on…