Author: Blake Foster

Fees and charges at the Men’s Pond, Mixed Pond and Kenwood Ladies Pond, will be rising by 10p from April 1. A single adult ticket, which cost £4.70 last year has risen to £4.80.  Concession rates for disabled swimmers or people on Universal Credit are now £2.90. There is no change for juniors aged between eight and 15, who will continue to pay £1.40 per swim. The price of a six-month season ticket has risen 20p from £77.30 in 2022 to £77.50 and concession prices are now £47.70.  An annual pass will rise from £146.50 to £150.50, with concessions set at £90. Meanwhile, the Mixed Pond,…

But when it comes to Lewisham, which one stands out as the top choice? With three locations in the borough, each offers a similar Wetherspoons experience, yet customer reviews on Google and TripAdvisor reveal varying levels of satisfaction. The Brockley Barge is the most liked, with a strong Google rating of 4.1, while The Watch House has a slightly lower Google rating of 4, despite being a popular spot in Lewisham. JD Wetherspoon, founded by Tim Martin in 1979, operates around 800 pubs across the UK as of January 2025. Despite selling off some locations in recent years, the chain…

If you’re a fan of books like Around the World in Eighty Days, there’s a brand-new cocktail menu you should know about in The Coral Rooms. Set within The Bloomsbury off Tottenham Court Road, The Coral Room has come out with a new menu inspired by the travels of Richard Crosbie, who was famously the first Irishman to make a manned flight in 1785. The Coral Room has come out with a new menu inspired by the travels of Richard Crosbie, who was famously the first Irishman to make a manned flight. (Image: Emily Davison) The new menu, named Mr…

The Queen visited the Asian Women’s Resource Centre (AWRC) to mark the charity’s 45th anniversary. The AWRC provides support to black, minority, and ethnic (BME) women affected by domestic abuse and harmful practices. The Queen’s visit highlighted the charity’s work and the issue of domestic abuse. The AWRC has supported BME women across London since the late 1970s, offering practical and emotional support. The Queen’s visit commemorated the charity’s 45th anniversary (Image: Ben Stevens Photography) Their services include advocacy, advice, information, and help with securing safe housing. They also provide access to interpreters, counselling, and legal advice. During her visit, The Queen met…

Kathleen ‘Kitty’ Stewart died at home in Camden on Sunday (February 16) after being diagnosed with aggressive brain cancer three weeks ago. Kitty worked for Camden Council’s Meals on Wheels service and supported older people for many years while living with her own tragedy. Both her husband Angus and son Angus Junior suffered from haemophilia, a blood clotting disorder, and died as a result of receiving treatments contaminated with HIV and Hepatis C at the Royal Free Hospital in Hampstead. Her husband died in 2002 aged 63 and her son in December 2013, aged just 47. Both died of cancer. Kathleen Stewart with husband Angus, who…

An average caseworker at the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) last month had more than 20 cases on their desk – and at least one investigator had more than 40. The CCRC is the only body with the power to reinvestigate wrongful convictions and send them to the Court of Appeal. “There is no way in the world that the investigators can do justice to these difficult cases under such pressure,” said Jon Robins, editor of The Justice Gap and assistant to the government’s All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Miscarriages of Justice. Andy Slaughter MP – chair of the government’s justice…

Transport for London (TfL) confirmed via a Freedom of Information (FOI) request that in the last two years, there has been one reported case of paranormal activity across all their stations.  This involved a distressed 15-year-old boy at King’s Cross on the Metropolitan line in December 2023, who claimed that he had seen “ghosts”. The FOI request asked for all reports of “paranormal activity at Tube, DLR, London Overground, Elizabeth Line and Tram locations made to TfL since January 1, 2022.” TfL confirmed the reports in a FOI. (Image: SWNS) In response, officers searched their London Underground incident reports for…

The incidents unfolded between February 14 and 17 in Ladbroke Grove, Archway, Little Venice and West Wickham. This only includes incidents that Newsquest London is aware of and has reported on. Information about each incident is from the Metropolitan Police. A teenage boy was found with stab wounds after police were called to Bramley Road, near Ladbroke Grove, on Friday (February 14) at 7.35pm. He was taken to hospital, where his injuries were found to be not life threatening. Police arrested a 13-year-old boy on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder. He was taken to a west London police station. A man…

Bromley borough is home to several branches, and while they share many similarities, customer ratings on Google and TripAdvisor highlight differences in experience. JD Wetherspoon, founded by Tim Martin in 1979, operates around 800 pubs across the UK as of January 2025. Despite selling off some locations in recent years, the chain remains a dominant presence in the pub industry. Here’s how Bromley’s Wetherspoons pubs rank based on customer reviews: 1. The Greyhound – JD Wetherspoon 205 High St, Bromley BR1 1NYGoogle Rating: 4.0 (402,085 reviews)TripAdvisor Rating: 3.0 (281 reviews) 2. The Moon & Stars – JD Wetherspoon 164-166 High…

As a passionate lover of the Jazz Age – from the dazzling fashion to the electric nightlife of New York and that heady mix of love and mystery – I was instantly transported into my element. We handed our boarding passes to New York City at the gate, and in the blink of an eye, we were immersed in the roaring, glamorous world of the 1920s. The lounge leads to the ballroom (Image: Poppy Huggett/Amy Clarke) Our night began in the lounge with a preshow, where we were greeted by canapés that had a unique twist. We devoured juicy mini burgers,…