Author: Blake Foster

Enfield man Kyle Clifford tied 25-year-old former partner Louise Hunt’s arms and ankles with duct tape and shot her through the chest with a crossbow bolt at the family home in the quiet cul-de-sac of Ashlyn Close in Bushey, Hertfordshire, in July. Ms Hunt’s 61-year-old mother Carol Hunt, the wife of BBC commentator John Hunt, sustained significant stab wounds to her knee, hands, back and torso following the attack by Clifford with a 10in butcher’s knife. Kyle Clifford. (Image: Elizabeth Cook/PA Wire) Hannah Hunt, 28, was found in the main doorway of the house with a crossbow bolt to the chest and was still…

The annual event, taking place this year on Saturday, January 25, is a firm fixture in the diary of horticulturists, attracting hundreds of green-fingered enthusiasts and collectors to the grounds in Bulls Cross, anxious to see rare varieties of the Galanthus bulb. Snowdrops, one of the earliest harbingers of spring, are delicate bell-shaped winter flowers that bloom as early as January or February, defying the prevailing winter weather. “Collectors will be captivated by the beauty of these flowers,” Myddelton House head gardener Julia Bigham says. “They can find the perfect addition to their own garden at this magical time of year.” A lecture on the flower is being given by ‘Mr…

And then there’s the particular circumstance of the Windrush arrivals; British subjects, shunned and racially abused – the bottom of the pile for housing and jobs. Trinidad author Sam Selvon’s 1956 novel The Lonely Londoners offers a lyrical, contemporary chronicle of what that felt like – here sensitively adapted by Roy Williams, and beautifully directed by Ebenezer Bamgboye featuring expressionist dance-like movement. The company of The Lonely Londoners at Kiln Theatre. (Image: Steve Gregson) The treatment suits this plotless story about the desires and emotions of a group of men ‘liming’, looking for work, catching pigeons in the park, and sleeping with prostitutes to assuage their loneliness. On a bare…

Just a 40-minute drive from south east London is the quaint town of Aylesford in Kent on the River Medway. With just over 60 houses, this picturesque village is worth a visit whether you are planning a trip to some of Kent’s villages, or are just seeking a quiet day away from London. With just over 60 houses, this picturesque village is worth a visit. (Image: John K Thorne / Flickr) One of its most recognised and photographed locations is the 14th-century bridge that runs over the River Medway. First built in the 1300s, this Grade I listed bridge with…

Police were called to reports of an assault in Ilford Lane on Thursday (June 16) at around 2.10pm. Two men were taken to hospital after they were found injured, but their injuries are not life-changing. One of the two men has since been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm. A video shared on social media shows a fight involving three men, one of whom was holding what appears to be a large pole. One of the men was holding a dumbbell in his hand to fight back the others, while another went into a car to grab another dumbbell…

The horrifying incident happened when the 14-year-old boy was with an adult waiting for an MOT to take place at New Auto Tech Limited, in Alroy Road, Finsbury Park, on May 4, 2022. The teenager was sitting on a chair in an operational area in front of the brake rollers, not a “designated” viewing box. As the MOT technician attempted to move the car in reverse, the vehicle was driven forwards off the brake rollers, crushing the boy against the wall. The teenager required immediate hospital treatment, having sustained multiple pelvis fractures. He was bedbound for three months and off school for more than a year.…

The Waterloo Estate project was halted in 2023 and Havering Council now estimates it will resume in “five to seven years’ time”, according to a report published this week. In the meantime, the authority plans to erect 18 modular homes on the site in a bid to reduce pressure on its housing sector, which has become a significant financial drain. Each unit will cost £200,000 – at a total cost of £3.6million – though they can be relocated up to five times, the report says. They can also be stacked up to three storeys’ high. Further breakdowns of the cost…

Rita Simons, who plays Roxy Mitchell on the popular BBC soap opera, shared a snap of her donning an engagement ring alongside her fiance Ben Harlow. In the post, she wrote: “… so this happened!” Fans share excitement as EastEnders legend announces engagement Friends and followers of the EastEnders actress were quick to share their excitement. Blue singer Duncan James said: “Love u so much! Congrats to the both of u! Jadore!!” And TV presenter Lisa Snowdon wrote: “Ahhhh congratulations” and included a heart emoji. Recommended Reading:  One fan of the BBC star wrote: “Awww! Many congratulations to you both xx.” Former Hollyoaks…

It follows reports of an incident in King Street at 2.02pm on December 16.  Officers from the Metropolitan Police were dispatched to the scene where a man was found suffering serious injuries to his hand.  It is believed that the victim was approached by a man who assaulted him with a machete after getting out of a grey Fiat Abarth.  The victim was taken to hospital and has since been released.  Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 or post @MetCC referencing CAD 3874/16December (Image: Metropolitan Police) READ MORE: Charges made in connection with death of Paralympian at…

Council leader Cllr Paul Osborn said he was “very disappointed” after learning of a five-year-old girl who was accused of fly-tipping and issued with a £1,000 fine. Harrow Council’s new enforcement team ACPOA sent a Fixed Penalty Notice (FPN) to the young girl’s home in November, claiming that she was “witnessed by a uniformed officer… committing the offence of fly-tipping”. It later transpired that parcel packaging with her name on was found in a street away from her home address, and she was not seen doing anything deliberate. The girl’s father was left “seriously concerned” about the potential financial impact…