The number of people sleeping rough on the streets has sharply increased – but there are practical ways you can help. Photo: Getty With figures showing the number of people sleeping rough has sharply increased, and one south London borough being among the worst in the country, we look at how you can help.
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Capita Conferences Announce Details of Their Alternative Provision…
London, United Kingdom, January 31, 2017 — — This national Alternative Provision in Education Conference discusses how to commission high quality alternative provision , ensuring that students from all backgrounds receive an education that supports their individual needs and helps them to reach their full potential. Delegates can bench mark their provision and explore successful pathways to creating a curriculum that allows access to qualifications.
Where is Croydon’s “pengest” Munch now?- Amirah Khalid, Croydon high school
Elijah Quashie, Croydon’s finest ‘Chicken Connoisseur’, has taken over the popular platform of youtube with his hilarious critiques on fried chicken.The young Londoner has said “his head is still spinning” after he shot to internet fame by recording his trips to fried chicken shops in search of the capital’s “pengest munch”.The youtube sensation “Pengest Munch” went viral on 9th December. His hilarious south London slang contributes to his major success and mass audience of 12-21 year olds.
Kind donation gives activities centre a helping hand
The George Hurd Activities Centre, in Audley Way, Basildon , was in need of a new water boiler and steamer so the Rotary Club of Basildon stepped in with a cheque for A 250.
The man wanted in connection with series of sexual assaults on buses
Scotland Yard has said a man is wanted for questioning over a series of “despicable” sexual assaults on buses, including on a 13-year-old girl Six young women have made complaints over a man matching the same description on buses in Lewisham and Southwark, south-east London, but officers warned many more could exist. The Metropolitan Police said a string of attacks took place on January 27, starting with a girl, 17, boarding a 176 bus at 3.15pm.
Police hunt man over bus sex attacks
Scotland Yard has said a man is wanted for questioning over a series of “despicable” sexual assaults on buses, including on a 13-year-old girl Scotland Yard has said a man is wanted for questioning over a series of “despicable” sexual assaults on buses, including on a 13-year-old girl Six young women have made complaints over a man matching the same description on buses in Lewisham and Southwark, south-east London, but officers warned many more could exist. The Metropolitan Police said a string of attacks took place on January 27, starting with a girl, 17, boarding a 176 bus at 3.15pm.
Global markets race ahead as investors cheer potential boost from Trump policies
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After 26 years, Nancy nears retirement
The sound of fingers tapping on a keyboard echoed through Community Centre 55’s front hall as a cheery voice rang out, greeting visitors as they entered the building. Sitting quietly at her desk, Nancy Culver turned and smiled warmly as she motioned for me to take a seat in front of her.
Resident labels armed robbery unsurprising following string of attacks
Four men, armed with a crowbar and hammer, targeted the Co-op, on Abels Road, Halstead, last Tuesday at around 8pm. The assailants, all covered with scarves and wearing black forced staff to open the office safe and stole thousands of pounds before making off on foot.
Resident labels armed robbery unsurprising following string of attacks
Four men, armed with a crowbar and hammer, targeted the Co-op, on Abels Road, Halstead, last Tuesday at around 8pm. The assailants, all covered with scarves and wearing black forced staff to open the office safe and stole thousands of pounds before making off on foot.
London issued with first ‘very high’ pollution alert under new warning system
The cold, still air is causing a rise in air pollution in the capital and many other parts of the country The first “very high” pollution alert has been issued for London by mayor Sadiq Khan, under a new system for warning people about poor air quality. Warnings have been issued at bus stops, Tube stations and roadsides in the capital, and Mr Khan said everyone from the vulnerable to the physically fit may need to take protections to protect themselves from the “filthy air”.
London issued with first ‘very high’ pollution alert under new warning system
The cold, still air is causing a rise in air pollution in the capital and many other parts of the country The first “very high” pollution alert has been issued for London by mayor Sadiq Khan, under a new system for warning people about poor air quality. Warnings have been issued at bus stops, Tube stations and roadsides in the capital, and Mr Khan said everyone from the vulnerable to the physically fit may need to take protections to protect themselves from the “filthy air”.
Protesters rally worldwide in solidarity with Washington march
Hundreds of thousands of people in the United States and around the world are set to join marches Saturday to raise awareness of women’s rights and other civil rights they fear could be under threat under Donald Trump’s presidency. The key focus of the day will be the Women’s March on Washington, which organizers say could attract a quarter of a million participants.
New White House website strikes a different tone
Just moments after President Donald Trump took the oath of office Friday, the official White House website was transformed into a set of policy pledges that offered the broad contours of the Trump administration’s top priorities — a list that included fierce support for law enforcement bordering on vigilantism, an immediate elimination of the White House’s policy page on climate page and a notable absence of any directives involving President Obama’s Affordable Care Act. “Our job is not to make life more comfortable for the rioter, the looter, or the violent disrupter,” reads the law and order section, which calls for “more law enforcement” and “more effective policing.”
7 Ways To Float Your Boat In London
St Peter’s Barge floats in the shadows of the huge glass skyscrapers around Canary Wharf. The West India Quay-based boat is part of the Parish of St Anne’s and is run by a permanent full-time Church of England minister alongside a team of four.
Ademola: It’s Amazing At Everton
Outside the English classroom at Everton Free School there is an acrostic poem taped to the wall. It reads: “Excel and achieve nothing but the best; Value the potential of team work; Enjoy new ways of thinking; Revel in learning; Tackle challenges without fear; Open new doors of opportunity; Nurture your talents and never give up.”
Buses queueing in Hope Street, Glasgow- the most polluted street in Scotland..
DRIVERS in Scotland face paying a costly new pollution charge next year, under Scottish Government plans to improve air quality and tackle climate change. Targeted at heavy polluting lorries, buses and 4x4s, an LEZ using number plate recognition technology has covered the whole of London since 2008, and applies 365 days a year.
No more bald head: Karen Gillan’s gift for ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2’
Karen Gillan attends the UK Premiere of ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ at Empire Leicester Square on July 24, 2014 in London, England. Actress Karen Gillan said she was relieved to learn she didn’t need to shave her head again for the Guardians of the Galaxy sequel.
‘Red alert’ issued and millions warned to stay at home as London is hit by toxic air from Germany
A red alert has been issued in eight London boroughs, including Kingston and Wandsworth, with millions of residents warned to stay indoors as toxic air sweeps in from Germany. The warning to stay indoors was issued by London Mayor Sadiq Khan, who has told residents to avoid busy roads in the capital.
Man appears in court charged with attempted murder of police officer in stabbing outside pub
A MAN has appeared in court charged with the attempted murder of a police officer who was stabbed outside a pub. Andrew Beadie, 20, of Claremont Road, Basildon , is also charged with two counts of affray in relation to the incident in an alleyway near the Bow Bells Pub, in Bow Road, London, on November 22. Janine Morris, 34 of Rainhill Way, Bow, was also charged with attempted murder and two counts of affray but the charges have now been dropped.
16-year-old ‘most wanted burglar’ who stole seven cars and burgled 12 properties appears in court
A TEENAGE crimewave, who was once dubbed Basildon ‘s ‘most wanted burglar’, has admitted 19 charges of burglary and vehicle thefts. The 16-year-old, from Laindon, who cannot be named for legal reasons, appeared at Chelmsford Crown Court charged with a string of offences relating to burglaries in Vange, Basildon, Billericay and Leigh .
Sturgeon warns May that Tory hard Brexit means second independence poll all but inevitable
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Britain gambles on free trade deal with Europe
JANUARY 17: British Prime Minister Theresa May delivers her keynote speech on Brexit at Lancaster House on January 17, 2017 in London, England. It is widely expected that she will announce that the UK is to leave the single market.
Thurrock will remember Holocaust Day with a special event
THURROCK will again be marking International Holocaust Memorial Day on Friday January 27 at the High View Avenue Memorial Gardens in Grays. This year’s theme is “How can life go on?” – Holocaust Memorial Day is not only about commemorating past genocides and honouring those who died, but about standing with those who survived.
Stray cat Pickle has successful tumour operation
It is believed the cat’s owner died and Pickle, along with another cat, were left to fend for themselves on the street. She was taken in by Basildon Cat Rescue and donations flooded in to fund an operation to remove the growth and any other health costs.
When Hounslow Was The Most Dangerous Place In Britain
What drags most Londoners through Hounslow in 2017 is the Piccadilly line, to or from Heathrow. Few realise that their route roughly traces one which was once the most perilous in London.
Ex-MI6 officer linked to Trump dossier ‘still working for British intelligence’
Russia has claimed the former MI6 officer reportedly responsible for an explosive dossier on Donald Trump may still be working for British intelligence. Christopher Steele has apparently gone into hiding after being identified as the author of the report claiming Moscow held incriminating material on the US president-elect which it could use to blackmail him.
‘Danger to life flood’ warnings issued as homes in Jaywick,…
The tables from the famous Butt and Oyster floating in the River Orwell at Pin Mill after the storm surge of 2013. Photo by Anthony Cullen – photographicday.com The Environment Agency have issued several orange and red alerts for flooding along the Suffolk and Essex coastline, with 1,100 homes in Suffolk set to be evacuated during the early hours of Friday and into Saturday.
Combat Vehicle C4i Priorities for the Royal Netherlands Army: New Q&a …
Exclusive interview with Major Wouter Samson, Manoeuvre Centre of Knowledge, Doctrine C4i, ahead of Future Armoured Vehicles Situational Awareness 2017 LONDON, ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM, January 9, 2017 / EINPresswire.com / — SMi Group have released an exclusive new interview with Major Wouter Samson from the Royal Netherlands Army Doctine C4i, ahead of his keynote address this March at Future Armoured Vehicles Situational Awareness. The only dedicated event on combat vehicle C4ISTAR and systems integration will welcome the expertise of Major Wouter in a presentation that will explore generic vehicle architecture to enhance network enabled capabilities and improve situational awareness within the vehicle.
Tube passengers face disruption due to the strike
London Underground workers have launched a 24-hour strike which will cripple Tube services and cause travel chaos for millions of passengers. Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union and the Transport Salaried Staffs Association walked out at 6pm in a long-running dispute over jobs and ticket office closures.
Tube workers are due to walk out for 24 hours from 6pm on Sunday
Last ditch talks aimed at averting a strike by London Underground workers will be held today, with little sign of the action being called off. Members of the Transport Salaried Staffs Association and the Rail, Maritime and Transport union are due to walk out for 24 hours from 6pm on Sunday, causing travel chaos for millions of passengers.
Tube strike: here’s everything you need to know
Hundreds of thousands of Londoners face major travel disruption as strike action looks set to close London Underground network for 24 hours. Nearly 4,000 station and ticket staff are walking out for 24 hours on Sunday evening in a dispute over job losses and ticket closures.
Sadiq Khan promised to freeze train fares – but they’ve gone up anyway
Sadiq Khan has been accused of “failing Redbridge” after Tube fares increased this week despite his election promise to freeze them. LONDON Mayor Sadiq Khan insists he has kept his promise to freeze Tube fares – after many increased by almost two per cent this week.
Emergency homeless shelters open as temperature drop -…
Emergency shelters for the homeless have been opened as the bitterly cold weather continues to plummet to sub-zero temperatures. Last night parts of the UK was officially the coldest of the season so far as people woke up to find everywhere blasted with frost and icy patches.
Flood warnings lifted as tides abate along east coast
Tidal levels dropped sufficiently for flood warnings to be lifted along much of the east coast following yesterday’s storm surge. Minor flooding had been predicted on this region’s coastline and tidal waterways – with alerts remaining in place overnight for the River Yare, in Norfolk, and homes near the New Mills Sluice, in Norwich.
‘An hour’s training to drive an ambulance’: Concerns raised over blue light training
Workers at a private ambulance firm covering south west Hertfordshire have only had an hour’s training to drive vehicles at high speed, it has been reported. Staff at the Private Ambulance Service in Basildon, Essex, which provides emergency cover for the East of England Ambulance Service , also criticised some of the equipment in the ambulances, saying it was in a poor state.
Emilia Clarke Hollywood A list star sex robot cafe humans oral sex coffee Mila Kunis
Londoners may have the chance to visit the unique, futuristic shops with clients wanting some of the world’s biggest movie stars on the menu. But guests will have to go to the cafe to find out which celebrity sex robots are on the VIP list .
2016 Mattapoisett Woman of the Year: Jo Pannell never stops giving to the town
The Council on Aging, the Historical Commission and Society and the public library - Jo Pannell has more than made her mark on all these town organizations in decades as a dedicated volunteer.  She worked with persistence to obtain the town’s first wheelchair accessible van, COA treasurer Liz Field said in her written recommendation of Pannell, and she is helping to create the Brick Memorial Park walkway at Ned’s Point and Shipyard Park.  As Field’s recommendation points out, Pannell has been a member of the Historical Commission since 1998 and is now chairman. She’s a member of the Friends of the Public Library and a regular volunteer there.
Pic credit: Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Photographers, dance teachers, anti-slavery ambassadors, and charity and community workers are among those named in the New Year’s Honours list. The British Empire Medal is a medal awarded for meritorious civil or military service worthy of recognition by the Crown.
Reactions to the death of superstar singer George Michael
In this Sept. 9, 2012 file photo, British singer George Michael performs at a concert to raise money for the AIDS charity Sidaction, during the Symphonica tour at Palais Garnier Opera house in Paris, France.