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Community saunas are coming to Walthamstow and CamberwellLondon is getting two more sweat spots by Community Sauna Baths...
09/01/2025

Community saunas are coming to Walthamstow and Camberwell
London is getting two more sweat spots by Community Sauna Baths, which already have sites in Hackney and Stratford

It’s official: 2025 is the year of the sauna. If you thought we’d already reached the peak of our hot-box obsession you’d be wrong, because even more saunas are opening in the capital this year.

The Community Sauna Baths has announced two new sites coming to the capital in 2025, with community saunas launching in Walthamstow and Camberwell’s Ruskin Park this spring.

Both sites will have capacity for 50 people across three saunas including a round sauna for aufguss ceremonies – a 15-minute-long ritual where a sauna master uses water and towels to circulate steam around the space.

Like their Hackney and Stratford sites, the new outposts will have community gardens tended by volunteers, and will offer concessions to people receiving universal credit, students and Blue Light Card holders. Sessions will range from £9.50 – £16.50, and they will also offer free NHS sessions to people who have been prescribed them.

If you can’t wait to get your sweat on, you can pre-book sessions to both the Walthamstow and Camberwell saunas; pre-booking will help fund the building of both sites and some sessions are available at heavily discounted rates. Find out more about the pre-sale here

https://www.community-sauna.co.uk/new-sauna-pre-sale?

Dulwich and Herne Hill in the list of top 10 The London postcodes most at risk of being burgled this Christmas namedChri...
22/12/2024

Dulwich and Herne Hill in the list of top 10 The London postcodes most at risk of being burgled this Christmas named

Christmas is supposed to be a time of joy and glee, around this time of year there comes an increased danger of burglary, as criminals take advantage of either of all the presents left under the tree or homes left empty for the week.
MoneySuperMarket Home Insurance has revealed the London postcodes most at risk of being burgled this Christmas by analysing three years' worth of home insurance quotes. The company urges people to take appropriate steps to protect their belongings this festive season with advantageous thieves looking out for homes with many gifts.

Alicia Hempsted, insurance expert at MoneySuperMarket said: “While things like 'lock your doors' might sound obvious, they can also be the easiest to overlook, especially if you're just popping next door for a mince pie."
In London, the MoneySuperMarket data shows that SE24 is the worst postcode for burglaries with 37.96 burglaries per 1000 quotes. This South London postcode area incorporates Herne Hill and Tulse Hill in Lambeth.

Next on the list is SW14, which is Mortlake and East Sheen, which sees 36.47 burglaries per 1000 quotes. Another South London postcode is third on the list, with SW13 (Barnes, Castelnau) having 35.35 burglaries per 1000 quotes.
E9 (Homerton, Hackney Wick, South Hackney, Hackney Marshes, Victoria Park) is fourth with 34.61 burglaries per 1000 quotes, with TW12 (Hampton) being fifth at 34.44 burglaries per 1000 quotes.
N6 (Highgate, Hampstead Heath) has 32.64 burglaries per 1000 quotes in sixth, and E8 (Hackney Central, Dalston, London Fields) is seventh with 32.52 burglaries per 1000 quotes.

The top 10 is rounded out with N10 (Musewell Hill) in eighth at 32.01, SE22 (East Dulwich, Peckham Rye, Loughborough Junction, Herne Hill) ninth at 31.73 and NW5 (Kentish Town, Tufnell Park, Dartmouth Park, Gospel Oak) tenth at 30.85.

MoneySuperMarket provided some tips for preventing burglaries this Christmas, which include keeping gifts under wraps, taking time before you post on social media, double-checking that doors and windows are locked day or night and disposing of packaging as soon as possible so that potential burglars can't tell what's in your house.

Dulwich in shock after owner of ‘lovely family business’ dies in tragic dog attackThe father-of-five died on December 5T...
22/12/2024

Dulwich in shock after owner of ‘lovely family business’ dies in tragic dog attack
The father-of-five died on December 5

The Dulwich community is in mourning after the owner of popular dry cleaners died after being attacked by a dog.
Akif Mushtaq, who owned East Dulwich Dry Cleaners on Lordship Lane, sustained injuries to his neck, windpipe, thumb and thigh as a result of the attack on Wednesday 4 December.
Tragically, the 42-year-old father-of-five died the following day (December 5) in hospital.
Leanne McDonnell, 32, appeared at Barkingside Magistrates’ Court (December 6) accused of owning or being in charge of the dog that attacked Mr Mustaq.

The court heard the mother-of-three was friends with Mr Mushtaq and the incident occurred at her flat in Stratford.
Ms McDonnell was further charged with three counts of owning or being in charge of a dangerously out-of-control dog without causing injury on 18 November, and the court heard the incidents involved the same dog.

Following the shocking news, the community in Dulwich, many of whom were Mr Mushtaq’s loyal customers, expressed their condolences. Many have since been to pay their respects at the shop at 74 Lordship Lane, with cards and flowers.
George Grime has lived in the area since 1981 and said he ‘can’t remember a time’ when the shop, which opened in 1986, wasn’t there.
“Akif had worked there since he was 16,” he told the News. He had been there so long that, he said, ‘even if you only went once a month, you were in touch with him a lot.’

George said Mr Mushtaq ‘always had a smile on his face’ and greeted him as ‘Mr George’ every time he went in to get his shirts cleaned and ironed.
He really was the centre of the community,” George added.
Another regular at the dry cleaners, Bridget Furst said: “It’s just such a horrible death – nobody deserves that horror.”
She described Mr Mushtaq as a ‘lovely guy’ who was adored locally. “We’re all very sad about it,” she said.
“They are an amazing family who work so hard.”
Mrs Furst said the brothers would go the extra mile, going around to people’s houses to collect their dry cleaning and deliver it back.
Clive Rates, who also lives in Dulwich, told the News: “I’ve been in loads of times and they were friendly and offered a great service.
He went on to say that although he didn’t know Mr Mushtaq specifically, it was a ‘lovely family business’ with ‘a lot of loyal customers.’
A spokesperson from the Metropolitan Police said: “Officers were called to Shirley Road in Stratford at 4:53 GMT on Wednesday after reports that a 42-year-old man had been seriously wounded.
“Mr Mushtaq died in hospital and the force said the dog had been seized. Medics had spent an hour treating him in the flat before rushing him to hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.”

A crowdfunder campaign has been set up for the family of a 42-year-old business owner from Dulwich who tragically died after a dog attacked him. Akif Mushtaq (RIP) - fundraising for his family - a Personal Causes crowdfunding project in London by Esme Collier

https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/akif-mushtaq-rip---fundraising-for-his-family

Tipping at Christmas: Should we still do it?Do you still tip people at Christmas? It's been a tradition which has seemed...
17/12/2024

Tipping at Christmas: Should we still do it?

Do you still tip people at Christmas? It's been a tradition which has seemed to wane over the years with some households halting the practice altogether - although not always consciously.
But whether it's the House Cleaner, binmen, Postman,hairdresser ,Nanny or the Dog Walker , for most of us it's something which may not occur to us anymore.
We asked some of our readers whether they still tip and if they do who gets a 'Christmas box'.
The result was quite close with 57% saying they don't tip anymore, and 43% saying they do.
And it's not always cash people give, but food, sweets and bottles of wine.
Will you be tipping this Christmas?

Who do you tip?

Lots of you said you still tip your binmen, with one lovely lady saying: "I've given the bin men and post-lady a box of shortbread this year."
Lots of readers tip their postmen and women, with one person saying: "Box of sweets (Roses) for the postman and two boxes for the bin men; hairdressers get £2 every time I go."

Another said: "Always like to tip our lovely postman out in all weathers. Like to give the bin men chocolates or biscuits to share as a little thank you."
One hairdresser said: "I’ve been hairdressing for 20 years, and I’ve really noticed the decline in tips, especially at Christmas.
"Its all very well for people to say, she or he gets paid and has a wage, but being self employed it all makes your wage up, which really helps when you hit the quiet times."
Another person replied: "Yes House cleaner, the Avon lady, bin men and post man and the dog groomer."
One lady said: "I appreciate the work they do so I tip except the bin men and the House Cleaner they are more than one so they get biscuits or chocolates, a box of something nice for break time to share.

No tips
One reader made a point, which was echoed by many others: "Why should people tip? It's their job, they get paid to do it so why should it be standard policy to tip everytime you have a meal?
"The staff in McDonald's aren't tipped yet that's still a restaurant."
Another supported this point, adding: "People need to earn a tip. Above and beyond."
One said: "Times have changed. The dustmen used to have to lift heavy bins and bags and would take whatever was put out. Nowadays they are more interested in what they can leave behind...is that really a service you tip for?"
Official advice
According to Debretts, a leading authority on modern manners, there is clear guidance on Christmas tipping.
The organisation has suggested the following:
Nannies/childcare - The equivalent of a week’s wages - and a present, perhaps saying it’s from the children.
Cleaners – At least a week’s extra wages.
Milkman – Cash - usually around £5 - and a note saying ‘thanks and happy Christmas’.
Postman – Some feel obliged to reward a regular postie -around £5 would be a kind amount.
Dustmen – Apparently some councils have banned it - scrooges - but feel free to give your bin man some money and wish them a happy Christmas.

Five jailed after crime gang targeted south London and Surrey homesA crime group responsible for a series of burglaries,...
16/12/2024

Five jailed after crime gang targeted south London and Surrey homes

A crime group responsible for a series of burglaries, a violent assault, and the theft of more than £215,000 worth of high-value cars has been jailed for a combined total of 27 and a half years.

A crime group responsible for a series of burglaries, a violent assault, and the theft of more than £215,000 worth of high-value cars has been jailed for a combined total of 27 and a half years.
The gang’s criminal spree unfolded between June and August 2023, targeting homes and shops in areas including Epsom and Walton-on-Thames in Surrey, and Croydon, Chessington, New Malden, Raynes Park, and Surbiton.
Their crimes involved keyless car theft, violent assaults, and significant property damage.
The police investigation began after a distinctive Audi A8, one of only 15 in the country, was linked to a series of burglaries.
The car was spotted at a petrol station with a crooked number plate that didn’t match its genuine registration.
A second car, identified by a unique GB sticker, also drew attention and became key to the case.
Detectives embarked on a complex investigation, using tactics such as tracking vehicles through ANPR (automatic number plate recognition), analysing CCTV footage, and identifying cloned number plates.
Officers pieced together evidence, matching the suspects’ clothing and behaviour to footage.
A distinctive white carrier bag frequently used in shop burglaries became a crucial clue.
The gang targeted high-value vehicles, either by stealing keys during burglaries or using illegal devices for keyless entry.
They often moved stolen vehicles to secondary locations to check for tracking devices before fitting them with fake number plates.
Some cars were dismantled in “chop shops” with parts sold for profit.
Their crimes also extended to violent assaults.
During one burglary, three members of the gang—Harry Mackay, Rico Persechino, and Jason Connors—attacked a homeowner with weapons, leaving the victim traumatised.
On August 29 2023, police arrested Persechino and Harry Mackay outside a shop in East Grinstead.
Mackay attempted to flee but was quickly apprehended, and officers discovered a keyless car theft device he had discarded inside the shop.
Following a trial at Guildford Crown Court, five men were sentenced on December 9 2023:
* Harry Mackay, 34, from Epsom, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to steal motor vehicles, conspiracy to burgle, and conspiracy to commit robbery. He received eight years.
* Frankie Mackay, 35, from Epsom, admitted conspiracy to steal motor vehicles and was sentenced to 39 months.
* Stevey Mackay, 32, from Kingston-upon-Thames, pleaded guilty to stealing motor vehicles and received 39 months.
* Jason Connors, 29, from Croydon, admitted conspiracy to commit robbery and was sentenced to five years and four months.
* Rico Persechino, 35, from Kingston-upon-Thames, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to steal motor vehicles, conspiracy to burgle, and conspiracy to commit robbery. He was sentenced to seven years and six months.
One victim of the group's criminal activities said: “The burglary was very distressing for both my partner and myself, and we felt a significant impact after the unwelcome intrusion from these criminals.
“I was very angry and upset and when I met with detectives the following day, I was close to tears and that’s not in my nature.
“The thought of strangers going through your personal possessions, and the damage they caused to gain access to my property was scary.
My partner lost family jewellery that had been passed down through generations.
“After the robbery I said I wanted to move, and I still might as this has had a long-term effect on me.
“I’m pleased to see the sentence this group were handed, and I was very impressed with the brilliant work of the police officers and detectives dealing with this case, they gave me faith throughout.”
Lead investigator, Detective Inspector Daniel Voller, shared: “This was a sophisticated and organised operation and exposing the full extent of their crimes was only possible thanks to the hard work and diligence of everyone involved, from detectives to intelligence teams.
“These thieves had no regard for anyone but themselves and escalated their offending from stealing cars outside homes to breaking inside and committing a serious assault.
“We have worked relentlessly over many months to prepare a strong case against them and I’m pleased our efforts have resulted in getting them behind bars.”

Plans for 1,700 homes at Lewisham Shopping Centre sent to councilLong-awaited plans to knock down Lewisham Shopping Cent...
19/11/2024

Plans for 1,700 homes at Lewisham Shopping Centre sent to council
Long-awaited plans to knock down Lewisham Shopping Centre have been submitted to the council – with about 1,700 homes, 661 student rooms and 445 co-living spaces planned.

A new shopping centre with a rooftop wild meadow, and a replacement for the Model Market food court are also planned along with blocks of up to 35 storeys tall.

But just 6 per cent of the new homes would be for those on Lewisham’s 10,000-strong housing waiting list, with another 14 per cent at discounted rents, aimed at key workers. The rest would either be for private sale or rent.Documents submitted to the council say the scheme is “financially challenging” but will include “a wider package of local benefits” that will “transform this part of Lewisham” and will create a new and vibrant community in the heart of the town centre”.

Landsec-U+I, which is behind the scheme, says its plans would boost the local economy by £160 million. Many of the plans were outlined last year with the company first announcing plans to knock down the old centre in 2021.

Have your say: More docking stations for e-bikes and e-scooterLambeth Council is asking for feedback on plans to install...
19/11/2024

Have your say: More docking stations for e-bikes and e-scooter
Lambeth Council is asking for feedback on plans to install 148 new dockless bays for rental e-scooters and e-bikes to expand the existing network throughout the borough.The expansion would bring the total number of bays to over 350 meaning that most of Lambeth’s residents will be able to reach a bay within a 3-minute walk. The proposed Phase Four locations can be found in this map.

The council has launched a consultation on the proposals and is asking residents to respond by visiting our consultation portal. The consultation will last 21 days, starting on Friday November 15 and will finish on Friday December 6.

Deputy leader Cllr Rezina Chowdhury, Cabinet Member for Sustainable Lambeth and Clean Air, said: “Lambeth Council supports the further expansion of sustainable forms of travel such as rental dockless bikes and scooters, but we also recognise the accessibility issues that parking on pavements and in high demand locations can cause.

“As more people use rental bikes and scooters, users need to be considerate to those who rely on a wheelchair or pushchair and who find blocked pavements a significant problem.

“It’s vital that when people are finished using rental scooters and bikes, they are stored safely in one of the new dockless bays rather than abandoned on the street for the next person to use.”

The operators for the e-scooter trial are Lime and Voi. For rental e-bikes, the operators which provide a service in Lambeth are Lime and Forest.

The dockless bays are proposed to be installed in some of Lambeth’s busiest areas and frequent destinations to ensure that e-scooter and e-bike users can properly park their rental vehicles when they finish their journey.

They will also be installed in residential areas which currently have a lower density of bays, so Lambeth residents and visitors who are travelling to work, to the shops or back home can start or end their journey without inconveniencing people walking and wheeling.

A masked biker tried to sn**ch my phone, minutes later I was threatened with a knife – but nothing came of it’This is th...
10/11/2024

A masked biker tried to sn**ch my phone, minutes later I was threatened with a knife – but nothing came of it’

This is the reality of crime in London today – a total breakdown of social trust, with no recourse when you are wronged. When you can’t even walk down the street without the threat of losing your phone to someone on an illegally modded e-bike, something’s gone wrong.
Liberals can sometimes shy away from crime as an issue, afraid to be seen to flirt with the authoritarianism that Labour and the Conservatives often resort to.But we can and must articulate a liberal vision of how to restore a low crime, high trust society. Sadiq Khan, who is responsible for crime and policing in our capital, has sorely let us down.

Local Safer Neighbourhood Teams are underresourced, and too often local officers are sent away from their patches in Southwark to cover football matches and protests. We will never tackle crime until we return to real community policing, where everyone knows their local bobbies, who are visible and engaged.

Brixton Market is put up for sale and could fetch at least £80 millionUS owners have instructed agents Savills and Bruce...
30/09/2024

Brixton Market is put up for sale and could fetch at least £80 million
US owners have instructed agents Savills and Bruce Gillingham Pollard to find a buyer

Brixton Market has been put up for sale with a reported price tag of at least £80 million.
The covered market has been owned since 2018 by a joint venture between US investment firm TPG Angelo Gordon and Hondo Enterprises, a property company headed by Texan developer and DJ Taylor McWilliams who bought it for £37 million from London and Associated Properties.
They have now instructed agents Savills and Bruce Gillingham Pollard to find a buyer for the freehold and part leasehold for the market of shops and restaurant which is 90 per cent let and attracts around five million visitors a year.

No asking price has been given but industry sources said it could fetch at least £80 million,
The current owners sparked controversy when they sought planning permission for an expansion of the increase the 60,000 sq ft grade II-listed market through the addition of a rooftop restaurant and events space.
It started as a street market in the 1870s. Electric Avenue which is now part of the market was built in the 1880s and was one of the first streets in London to have electric light. Three arcades, Reliance Arcade, Market Row and Granville Arcade were built in the 1920s and 30s. It formed part of a wider application submitted to Lambeth Council in 2020 for a 200,000 sq ft 20-storey office tower next to the market on a sit that does not form part of the sale. Hondo withdrew the plans last summer following a backlash from some of the Brixton community. Hondo’s managing partner Taylor McWilliams said at the time that the two-year planning battle had a “profound impact” on the developer’s ability to complete it.
Oliver Bamber, a director in Savills’ central London investment team, said: “Brixton Market is an exciting opportunity for a buyer to own a truly unique London destination, which is located at the heart of the vibrant Brixton community. The Markets attract nearly 100,000 visitors each week, and is an irreplaceable property that enables a buyer expand upon Brixton’s local significance and legacy.

With consistently high occupancy and tenant retention levels, as well as a strong underlying reversion, Brixton Market is strategically positioned for future growth, all while staying true to its tradition of supporting the local community.”
Wesley Ankrah, Savills director of social value, added: “This is an excellent opportunity for an investor to be part of a vibrant and diverse community, where over 95 Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) thrive and contribute to 29% of central Brixton’s footfall.
“Representing over 32 nationalities, Brixton Market is a cornerstone of local entrepreneurship and success, offering not just financial returns but also a direct social impact.”

Have your say about the Poundland in dulwich, what had been changed since they opened the shop in 2023, when dulwich res...
26/09/2024

Have your say about the Poundland in dulwich, what had been changed since they opened the shop in 2023, when dulwich residents have slammed the decision to open the store. Anything has been changed? Did your property have been affected on the sales price? This was some of the excuses the local residents were angry about.

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Last night police caught a phone theft in central London with multiple phones and with a knife on him.. the @mayorofldn lovers , as the mayor it’s doing absolutely nothing to stop

I feel sorry for the little girl, but unfortunately this is the reality of UK ,a man that sells Ice Cream inside Dulwich park also charges a ridiculous price , that it’s not worth to buy anymore , and it’s both hilarious and a reminder that we are all paying too much for those little treats we all love so much. In the video, the little girl says that the ice cream truck is selling two ice creams with chewing in them and that they are “bloody nine pounds for just two of them” she says. “He’s gonna get nowhere with that!” the little girl exclaims. She was outraged by the prices and we can’t blame her! To make matters worse, the ice cream van only took cards for payment, not cash. What is this world coming to? #funny #icecream #viralvideos #fyp #fypシ #foryou

If you had your phone stolen recently Bermondsey o Greenwich police station , they probably have with them . By this #phonesnatching I suggest you go to the Local Met officers in south east London have led an investigation into a series of phone thefts, as part of the service’s commitment to tackling mobile phone robbery and theft. A man and two teenage boys were sentenced for their involvement in a spate of phone theft incidents in Bermondsey and Greenwich. The trio were brought to justice for their part in snatching phones in 35 separate incidents. Thanks to the actions of Met officers, 32 mobile phones were recovered, with 30 of them successfully returned to their rightful owners. The total estimated value of the stolen phone’s amounts to over £20,000. Kie Joyce, 21 of SE16 was sentenced to three and a half years imprisonment on Thursday, 19 September at Inner London Crown Court for conspiracy to steal and eight counts of dangerous driving offences. A 16-year-old boy – who cannot be named for legal reasons, was sentenced to six months on Friday, 1 November at Central Criminal Court for conspiracy to steal and eight counts of dangerous driving. A second 16-year-old boy – who also cannot be named for legal reasons – was sentenced to a nine-month supervision requirement on Friday, 26 February at South London Magistrate’s court for conspiracy to commit theft and handling stolen goods. He was also subjected to a Youth Rehabilitation Order, curfew requirement and is required to pay compensation of £425.00.

Happened in Hayes ,Bromley an old Man was robbed for his #rolex @mayorofldn where are you , my khan the worst mayor of London 🤬

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The silhouette of a howling wolf, painted on to a satellite dish on the flat roof of a graffiti-covered shuttered building in Rye Lane, Peckham, southeast London, was revealed on Thursday - the fourth in a series of animal images that have popped up across London this week. Photographs of the artwork, one taken in daylight and one in the evening, were shared on the official Banksy Instagram account. But not long afterwards, people wearing balaclavas were seen approaching the building with a ladder, before climbing up and removing the dish. Images taken at the scene show the individuals, one wearing denim shorts and the other dressed in tracksuit bottoms, then walking away with the artwork. A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said officers were looking into the incident. “We were called to reports of a stolen satellite dish containing artwork at 1.52pm on Thursday, 8 August in Rye Lane, Peckham,” the force said in a statement. “There have been no arrests. Inquiries continue.” Confirmed Banksy images have appeared in different locations across the capital every day so far this week. The first was an ibex goat just above a CCTV camera, which appeared near Kew Green in west London on Monday, followed by a stencil image of two elephants greeting one another from bricked-up windows in Chelsea on Tuesday.

Barry road -SE22 anybody know what happened ?

Seems the met found some cajones It could be the same that it’s operating in dulwich as well

No wonder England won’t win anything when Southgate double shifting as a German copper. 🤣

The successful capture and prosecution of prolific phone snatcher Sonny Stringer shows our focus on detecting and bringing to justice those who snatch phones. PC Smith, who is trained in tactical pursuit & containment (TPAC), took the decision to make contact with his e-bike. Sonny Stringer, 28, from #Islington pleaded guilty to 10 thefts, covering 24 phones stolen in south east London , and centre London ,Stringer will be sentenced at Isleworth Crown Court on Thursday 8 August.

Is anyone else frustrated by the cars parking right in the middle of the pavement at Herne Hill due to the concert this weekend? It's making it impossible for pedestrians to walk safely. Why isn't the council doing anything about this? #HerneHill #ParkingProblems #CouncilDoSomething

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