Fit for King’s – Painting on way to pub
A PAINTING of the outside of the King’s Head theatre by award-winning Barnsbury artist Melissa Scott-Miller is set to be presented to the pub in Upper Street.
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PIMLICO ACADEMY SCHOOLBOY IS STABBED IN THE BACK
Pupil ‘stable’ in hospital following lunchtime attack in street
The headteacher of a Pimlico secondary school is calling for police to increase security patrols in the area after a 15-year-old pupil was stabbed in the back during his lunch-break.
Sports are kicked out of St James’s Park
Green space with Royal neighbours brings in ban for ‘large games of football’
FOR many Londoners there can be no better hangover cure than trudging down to the park on a Sunday morning, laying down some jumpers in the mud and having a kickabout.
‘Heiress’ Shahra Marsh told to pay back £400,000 booty
Woman created an ‘illusion of wealth’ to take goods
A WOMAN who conned auctioneers and fashion houses into thinking she was a wealthy heiress before they handed over thousands of pounds has been ordered to pay back £400,000.
Winter Olympics trip will just be fact-finding, says events tsar
Assistant director defends trip to Vancouver in a letter to West End Extra
City Hall’s embattled “events tsar” Tim Owen has defended his decision to fly to Canada for the Winter Olympics in what has been criticised as a “jolly”.
Parkour? Jump at chance!
IF your journey to work is getting you down, perhaps you should consider ditching the car, Tube or bike, and take up parkour.
Ambassadors welcome the Archbishop – Rowan Williams takes afternoon tea
Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams dropped in on pupils from the Grey Coat Hospital school for afternoon tea this week.
Class act... Headteacher Martin Tissot meets Gordon Brown
They say success opens doors, but you have to be in a different league of success to cross the threshold of Number 10.
John Gulliver – Campaigning spirit of Avis Hutt will be sadly missed
ONE of the most remarkable women I have known, Avis Hutt, has sadly died at the age of 92.
The Rainbow House is a bright idea for parents
Charity offers accommodation for mums and dads with children at Great Ormond Street
IT’S the stuff of nightmares. A life-threatening infection plunges your newborn baby boy into a critical condition.
GUN VICTIM: COPS IGNORE TEEN CRIME
Youth worker hit by a bullet says police are failing area
A YOUTH worker who was shot in the leg when he intervened in a row between a group of teenagers has warned that police must do more to stop violence.
All children should be able to walk to school, says Ed Balls...
SCHOOLS secretary Ed Balls said yesterday (Wednesday) that parents were “quite right” to expect a school within walking distance of their homes as he gave his support for a new pri
New Journal readers’ Hamper Appeal donations help boost luncheon clubs for the elderly
FOR some, it’s the offer of a healthy three-course meal at a price they can afford, while for others it’s about getting out of the house to meet friends.
Homeless family are told they can’t go back to flat
Mum and two children pay rent arrears – but their home sits empty
A PREGNANT mother and her young children have been evicted from their home over unpaid rent even though they settled the bill on the day they were forced out.
‘Potent heroin’ killed rave musician Liam Maher
Flowered Up star’s family claim lack of care led to drug addict’s death after release from prison
THE family of Flowered Up lead singer Liam Maher have called for more support for drug addicts leaving prison, following an inquest into his death.