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View on X [external link] Fire and Rescue NSW acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the Traditional Custodians of the land and acknowledges and pays respect to their Elders 3 Toohey Crescent selling for $4.25 million last week two-car garage property was sold by Sam Abbas The newly-built full brick home has 450sqm of living space a gas fireplace and Smart home capabilities Italian Calcutta Vagli marble bespoke kitchen full butler's pantry and premium integrated appliances and a pool house or granny flat with a large bedroom It is built on a 685 square-metre block and the outdoor area has a pool with diving tower The property sold prior to auction and beat the suburb's previous record by $250,000 Mr Abbas said the selling point was the quality of the build the family appeal with the self-contained granny flat Bexley for $3,650,000 which has six bedrooms three bathrooms and parking for eight cars And on August 9 he sold 57 Northbrook Street Bexley for $3,525,000 which has five-bedrooms "This was the highest price for a strata title duplex in the St George district," Mr Abbas said the highest price for a Torrens Title duplex in St George These are the top four sales of the year in Bexley Mr Abbas said there are several factors contributing to the strong interest in Bexley "The quality of the new builds is quite impressive," he said "We are attracting a lot of interest from buyers from the inner west and eastern suburbs "A lot of people who are interested in southern Sydney look at Blakehurst and Sans Souci and find it is not affordable "But then they see the high quality of what is available in Bexley," he said Covering Georges River Council, Bayside Council and general news. For news tips contact me at jgainsford@theleader.com.au the primary school was nominated by members of the community to receive a Bayside Council plaque Picture suppliedBexley Public School has been put on a pedestal for its 138-year history The primary school's earliest beginnings date back to 1887 - a true sign of deserved recognition of its longevity The school received a blue plaque in the Bayside Council Historical Markers Inaugural Program which notes sites of historical and cultural importance to the area It also aims to create visibility and awareness of the history and cultural heritage of the Local Government Area to build a sense of belonging The program was inspired by London's Blue Plaques scheme Five sites were selected in St George: Tempe House at Wolli Creek Wilson's Farm House (Cottage) at Rockdale and Botany Public School Sixteen nominations were received (including two for Bexley Public) and assessed by a selection panel that included local history and heritage specialists Bexley Public School's long-serving teacher and keen history buff applied to have the 1924 building recognised Fellow local history enthusiast and researcher Olga Sedneva nominated the school's 1887 building "One of the big criteria was connectivity with the community and the school has a strong history of that," Mrs Core said "I am interested in history and a St George Historical Society member," she said "I've also been at the school quite a while My knowledge of the school broadened while I was archiving material The plaque was installed on the Forest Road entrance to the school and is designed to catch the eye of those walking past 'First opened with one teacher in 1887 on the western side of Forest Road the school became the centre of local social life by hosting public meetings fetes and athletic competitions on its grounds.' A QR code brings up more information about the school "[It] stands as a cornerstone of our community's history symbolising the enduring values of education and community spirit," he said "Its long-standing presence not only reflects the evolution of learning in our community but also fosters a sense of belonging and shared identity among generations of families." Original Bexley Public School buildingBack in timeThe school opened in 1887 with 103 students the school's Patriotic Flag appeal was commenced This demonstrated the effort and generosity of residents and businesses Those who made donations had their names embroidered on the flag which was to be draped over a tablet with the names of 'Old Boys of this School who offered their lives in defence of the Empire in the Great European War It is more than likely that this flag was restored at Rockdale Town Hall The ornate wooden tablet with gold-leaf lettering is in the old assembly hall in the current school administration building After the Department of Education acquired the property on the other side of Forest Road opposite the original building In 1995 came the amalgamation of the school on the eastern side of Forest Road and 1917 buildings are now on the site of St Mary and St Mina's Coptic Orthodox College St George and Sutherland Shire Leader reporter covering education, health and general community news. Email: ekolimar@theleader.com.au Third man charged over alleged role in armed hold-up at Bexley NorthAbout 2am on Wednesday 11 September 2024 police were called to a licenced premises on Slade Road following reports of an attempted robbery Officers attached to St George Police Area Command arrived and were told two masked men had allegedly parked a car at the front door of the licenced premises and attempted to enter with a firearm and knife before leaving after failing to get through the locked door police were called to a licenced premises on King Georges Road Officers attached to Campsie Police Area Command arrived and were told two men - both wearing masks and armed with a firearm and a knife - had allegedly assaulted and threatened staff before stealing cash and fleeing the scene in a vehicle Police established a crime scene at both locations and detectives attached to State Crime Command's Robbery and Serious Crime Squad established Strike Force Bruges to investigate the incidents strike force detectives - with assistance from ODIN Operational Support Group - executed a search warrant in Sydenham where they arrested a 29-year-old man The man was taken to Newtown Police Station where he was charged with aggravated break and enter commit serious indictable offence -in company-steal etc $60K aggravated break and enter commit serious indictable offence robbery while armed with dangerous weapon and attempt at robbery while armed with dangerous weapon He was refused bail and appeared at Newtown Local Court the same day where he was formally refused bail to appear in Newtown Local Court on Tuesday He is pictured with Service Support Coordinator Cherie Damoulakis Bexley's Greenwood Cottage volunteers celebrated the retirement of long-serving volunteer Martin Spiteri who dedicated more than 20 years of service to the aged care community centre Mr Spiteri has been a devoted volunteer of The Benevolent Society's Greenwood Cottage which provides community activities for older Australians within Bayside Council he supported residents by helping on the bus that takes people to and from the cottage "I like looking after the people," Mr Spiteri said Service Support Coordinator Cherie Damoulakis says he will be missed "Martin has been there to support not only our clients we serve but also the other volunteers through the ups and downs of life," she said and I know the great friendships he's made through volunteering here will last a lifetime" Greenwood Cottage is just as much a place for the clients as it is for volunteers to establish connections and socialise Volunteers can give back to the community after years in the full-time paid workforce Although retirement or embracing a slower lifestyle can be an aspiring goal for the majority Ms Damoulakis says it can sometimes feel lonely "It can be hard for people aged in their 60s or 70s to make new friends so volunteering is a great way to give back and stay connected with others," Ms Damoulakis said "We have individuals who have worked in hospitality in the education system...at Sydney Airport." The Benevolent Society's Director of Ageing Carers and the National Support Centre says that without dedicated community members' tireless efforts many initiatives like volunteering would not be possible "Volunteers are the heart and soul of Greenwood Cottage an institution which has been running for over 20 years," he said "Community-led initiatives like this are important for older Australians to feel like they are part of a community We couldn't run this centre without them and the support from the local council." the event marked the beginning of the new law term with prayer and a keynote address by NSW Attorney General has a rich heritage of seeking divine guidance and wisdom in the administration of justice when the Ecclesial Judicial Court prayed for wisdom the Coptic Orthodox Opening of the Law Term Liturgy was initiated by Fr Shenouda Mansour and Robert Ishak It has become an important event for the law community promoting purpose and vision for the new year This year's ceremony was attended by special guests St George Police Area Command Superintendent Paul Dunstan Secretary of the NSW Coptic Orthodox Board of Trustees "School leaders from Coptic Orthodox schools also attended demonstrating the Church's commitment to education and community," said Paul Sedrak from the Coptic Diocese Public Relations Office "The event provided a valuable opportunity for students and legal professionals to come together and reflect on the importance of justice and morality," he said The event was jointly organised by the Coptic Orthodox Church Diocese and William Roberts Lawyers mixed-use building that will eventually house restaurants apartments and a public parking garage is taking shape in Bexley Construction is underway at the mixed-use development Columbus-based Continental Development Ventures is the lead developer on the project The project, which the city approved in early 2024, includes about 232 apartments, more than 11,000 square feet for restaurants and retail shops, roughly 12,500 square feet for medical offices and about 300 parking spaces in a public parking garage, according to a city website about The Fitzgerald Crews have built the structural portion up to the third floor on the front of the building which is where the commercial space will be Site foundation work is ongoing for the back two-thirds of The Fitzgerald Bexley Building and Zoning Director Matt Klingler told The Dispatch on Wednesday A large crane was erected Tuesday directly off East Main Street where it will remain for the next six to eight weeks as trusses and other wood materials are delivered for framing Trusses are expected to go up in the next two weeks The commercial spaces are expected to be completed first with the residential portion finishing in summer 2026 There are no known tenants for the commercial or medical office spaces The nearly 3-acre site, on the north side of East Main Street between the Bexley Gateway development and Bexley Square, was formerly home to a 60-unit apartment complex that previously housed Trinity Seminary students with families. Demolition of the former structures was completed in the fall, according to the city website Eastern suburbs reporter Maria DeVito can be reached at mdevito@dispatch.com and @mariadevito13.dispatch.com on Bluesky and @MariaDeVito13 on X local businesses and residents decided to make a stand and save their town centre Commonwealth and ANZ all abandoned the Bexley shopping strip by the Town Centre leaving Bexley without any bank The void in the provision of banking products and financial services to approach Bendigo Bank to set up a branch in Bexley the community formed the Bexley Community Bank Steering Committee Their aim was to raise $650,000 to establish a Bexley Community Bank as a Bendigo Bank franchise The Bendigo Bank head office required the steering committee to carry out a feasibility study gauging the support for a community bank in the Bexley Town Centre The study determined the level of bank business local people would be prepared to bring across to a community bank branch in Bexley "This entire campaign to date has been based on community spirit we now have to determine whether it's a commercial reality," Bexley Community Bank Steering Committee spokesman The steering committee delivered 7,000 studies to local Bexley households on November 5 and 6 Public meetings were also held in the Bexley Anglican Church to keep residents up-to-date on the campaign After the findings of the study were presented to the Bendigo Bank it was determined that there was strong community support to open a community franchise branch of the bank in Bexley After an initial feasibility study in 2002 it took just shy of two years to raise the required $650,000 to establish the branch During this time the Bexley Chamber of Commerce and a many number of volunteers door-knocked and gave generously of their time to bring about the branch's opening The Bexley Community Bank opened supported by a colourful street celebration on June 18 Since then the branch has become central to the commercial and community life of Bexley based on the 'profit with purpose' model of putting resources back into the community Today the branch team comprises the following staff Anthony Georgiou (Branch Manager) Charbel Tobbagi (Home Lending Specialist/Customer Relationship Manager) Tina Axougas (Customer Relationship Officer) Isela Caicedo Flores (Customer Relationship Officer) "Our team are all St George and Sutherland Shire locals who understand local business & value your banking relationship," Mr Georgiou said "Our products include a full range of personal and business facilities including transaction accounts "The last 20 years could not have been possible without the ongoing support of our customers Thank you for entrusting us to service your banking and financial needs now and into the future We look forward to welcoming you to our branch." Speaking at the Centenary celebrations of the Bexley Chamber of Commerce earlier this year Jeff Tullock said the chamber's proudest achievement of the past 100 years was being instrumental in raising $650,000 to establish the community bank at a time when all other financial institutions deserted Bexley "Around 2000 Bexley Town centre had a Commonwealth Westpac and ANZ bank as well as United Permanent and St George Building Societies," Mr Tullock said "The benefit of full service Community Banks such as ours in Bexley can't be overstated I often marvel at how our bank's staff remember the names of each and every regular customer "Our bank is the backbone of our community It's a social hub for older members of the community and an essential and efficient support for local businesses in their short and long term banking needs "A healthy bank such as ours reflects a prosperous community We are the envy of larger town centres left without a bank," he said The branch is located at 416-418 Forest Road We care about the protection of your data. 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Pictured are owners Madeleine Herz and James Lucas suppliedThe start of spring means many things - warmer weather flowers in bloom and the peeling of layers German Butchery Deli & Cafe is celebrating its 10 year anniversary this year staff are giving away 100 free brezels and weisswurst sausages every Saturday this month The weisswurst is a traditional German white sausage seasoned with onions and fresh parsley It will be paired with brezels - a classic Bavarian breakfast It's also inspired by official Oktoberfest celebrations On September 14 the St George business is hosting a barbecue like no other - think European snags with authentic mustard Taste a famous bratwurst and grab a photo with staff who will be dressed in traditional dirndls and lederhosen German Butchery Owner Madeleine Herz said the store is like a family and the team looks forward to serving the community with master butcher Tino and his wife Kati Dees on hand German Butchery Deli & Cafe If you have any queries about this error, try emailing feedback@mirror.co.uk and we'll do what we can to help you by establishing a temporary museum to mark the 100th anniversary of its main school building was built to accommodate the growing number of student enrolments which is now on the site of St Mary and St Mina's Coptic Orthodox College opened with 103 students and two classrooms an extension was added to the building to accommodate the 310 students in attendance This was followed by another building in 1917 on the same site there was a total enrolment of 1340 pupils The Parents and Citizens Association was reformed and actively sought proper facilities for the school which only had 22 classrooms for 28 classes land on the east side of Forest Road was resumed by the Department of Education Plans were completed and it was intended to begin the new building at once but there was a change in government in April 1922 and it was decided that this work would be postponed due to lack of money The Parents and Citizens Association protested vigorously at this decision and to mark the centenary of the 1924 building Education Week commenced with the opening of the 'Ever Forward' Museum in the former school hall and the installation of the Principals' Walk acknowledging Principals dating from the establishment of the school in 1887 to the present day students and staff gathered in front of this building to sing 'Happy Birthday' led by the Principal The 'Ever Forward' Museum has been warmly received by current students previous students and other visitors who have 'stepped back in time' as they viewed and learnt about items of historical significance including teaching and learning resources band instruments including drums used in the marching band was the'Punishment Book' which recorded misdemeanours and the consequences from bygone days and the '1872 Rules for Teachers' Bexley Public School has been selected to be included in the Inaugural Bayside Historical Marker Program The 1924 school building was one of only five properties in the LGA selected to receive a blue plaque to show the historical significance of the building The plaque will be installed later this year This quick-serve kiosk is your crowd-control cureSelf Raised Snack Shoppe in Bexley North is more than just a spin-off of its Carlton sibling lemon meringue doughnuts and sweet-chilli mayo prawn rolls Remove items from your saved list to add more Add articles to your saved list and come back to them anytime ShareSydney June hit list See all stories.1 / 8 James Brickwood2 / 8Steak sandwich and chips.James Brickwood3 / 8Margherita pizza slice James Brickwood4 / 8Peach ice tea and Icy Milo James Brickwood5 / 8Margherita pizza slice James Brickwood6 / 8 James Brickwood7 / 8 James Brickwood8 / 8 James BrickwoodPrevious SlideNext SlideCafe$$$$ You have queues to thank for the existence of Self Raised Snack Shoppe in Bexley North Co-owner Huss Rachid was compelled to open this kiosk after the lines kept growing at its sister cafe “We’d have people waiting outside before we’d open the doors,” he says.And when people did enter for four-cheese toasties halal-friendly hoagies and choc custard tarts the queues would sometimes snake for 40 metres down the street James BrickwoodAdvertisementSome operators might revel in the buzz generated from constant crowds but Rachid didn’t want to keep people idling – or deter others from turning up So this February – a year after Rachid launched Self Raised Bread Shoppe with sister Amani and business partner Sal Senan – the trio opened this spin-off venture. It’s located near My Mother’s Cousin, the New York-style pizzeria they also run (which, incidentally, is a queue magnet as well). There’s no overcomplicated 10-part mystery as to why their eateries keep autofilling with crowds: they’re all places that brilliantly reward your appetite.And although Self Raised Snack Shoppe opened as a crowd-control measure, it’s natural that it also generates lines. After all, it specialises in sandwiches, pastries and other specials you won’t find at the other cafe, such as lemon meringue doughnuts and sweet-chilli mayo prawn rolls. There’s also airy Roman-style pizza by the slice, shaped from local Wholegrain Milling flour: the margarita is grounded in the rich intensity of San Marzano tomatoes and topped with two kinds of creamy mozzarella from La Stella, a cheesemaker in Auburn. Peach ice tea and Icy Milo.James BrickwoodSarah Ghantous, the head pastry chef for both venues, is responsible for the wonders on the counter. Her panna cotta sponge cake has a sunshine-bright dazzle and the raspberry and strawberry danish is a jackpot of cream and fruit. Invented in NSW by Thomas Mayne in 1934, Milo then ricocheted worldwide. The iced Milo poured at Snack Shoppe is inspired by Milo dinosaurs that Rachid sipped in Singapore (the drink is named for its giant size). It’s been reinterpreted with enthusiasm and, like many things at Self Raised Snack Shoppe, it’s something I’d happily queue for. Vibe: An outdoor kiosk trading in house-baked goods worth grabbing: focaccia slabs, Roman-style pizza and pretty pastries. Find favourites from its sister cafe (and exclusive menu items, too). Average cost for two: Around $40 for two, plus drinks. ‘Nothing over $30’: Kings Cross drinks guru defies tough times to open surprising new barDavid Spanton’s clever new venture on Bayswater Road proves luxury can also be affordable. House wines, hand-made pasta and inner-city vibes flow at this buzzy suburban Italian spotPopular new restaurant Fior brings Surry Hills smarts and Totti’s-style antipasti to the Shire. Jeff Tullock said the town centre has been building on its strength as an economical place for new businesses to 'give it a go' there's reasonable council parking and there's high exposure to passing traffic," he said "In the past month we have seen a gelato shop a gift shop and a flooring shop all open in Bexley." occupying the top floor at 446 to 450 Forest Road The business was started in 2016 by Spiros Mihalatos and his sister Esmae Mihalatos-Koutsoukis had a chicken shop in Kingsgrove for 40 years and we started our business nearby in Beverly Hills," Spiros said "Because we have connections with Kingsgrove and Beverly Hills we didn't want to stray too far out of the St George area and we found this location on Forest Road "I also know Bexley very well having attended Marist Brothers Kogarah I remember passing it many times over the years and seeing the sign Slattery and Jurd Solicitors I never thought I would one day be running my own business there We want to see Bexley back to being a top class suburb It's a very good place with great exposure and I feel it will go from strength to strength "With a bit of investment we think it could be the best centre in St George." Mr Tullock said that in their June 2023 Economic Snapshot Bayside Council measured the high street occupancy rate for Bexley as 66 per cent the lowest of all Town Centres in the Bayside LGA "This is perhaps not surprising with the high volume of light and heavy vehicles avoiding tolls on the M5 and M8 by driving through Bexley it is reassuring that our Town Centre properties attract quality businesses such as Mihalatos and Associates," Mr Tullock said "Bexley continues as a viable shopping strip and is the envy of much larger town centres in still having its own community bank "We are also well serviced by a variety of health and allied health professionals "Our centre has a hotel, budget motel and RSL club. There is also an Olympic swimming pool and two golf courses close by. Our business chamber has a go to web site for information about Bexley which includes a full list of businesses in our Town Centre. It can be accessed at bexleychamber.com.au." This is probably not the page you’re looking for Several new coffee shops are opening in the coming days as local ice cream stores prepare to celebrate National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day on Feb we've got recent openings and closings to know about The Coffee Shop @ The Lion will be open from 7-11 a.m Cocktail service at The Lion begins at 4 p.m Satisfy your hunger for food news. Subscribe to Columbus Monthly's weekly dining newsletter, Copy & Taste. If you prefer your coffee in the evening, there are options for you this weekend. On Friday, Jan. 31, stop by Qamaria Yemeni Coffee Co.'s newest location at 6181 Sawmill Road for its soft opening. The shop is offering free coffee from 6-9 p.m. that night This is the third Central Ohio location of the Dearborn Michigan-based chain that was founded in 2020 Saturday, Feb. 1, Black Kahawa Roastery and Bar is holding its grand opening celebration from 4-6 p.m. The shop at 2 E. Broad St. has grown from a coffee truck to a brick and mortar this year and expanded its offerings to include cocktails pairing ice cream and cold brew coffee into an ideal treat for grown-ups August 31 for the ordination of Pastor Kyounghee Cho and her induction into the Bexley congregation It was the first ordination of an incoming Reverend held at the Bexley Uniting Church in its 100-year history The ordination saw Pastor Cho formally become a Reverend and the induction saw her formally placed with the Bexley Uniting Church with the Bexley Uniting Church for the past two years About 80 people attended Reverend Cho's ordination and induction including her family About 12 other pastors from nearby churches also attended along with Bayside deputy mayor Joe Awada and Councillor Paul Sedrak "They came to show their support for Kyounghee as she embarks on this incredible journey of faith with Bexley," Bexley Uniting Church elder "Kyounghee has made an immense impact as a Student Practicum with Bexley Uniting Church," the ordination service welcomed her officially into ministry and recognised her as a minister in the Uniting Church of Australia," he said This story has been updated to reflect a new price Margie and Jeff Coopersmith moved into their Bexley condominium in 2012 after selling the Parkview Avenue home nearby where they raised their family Now, with Jeff selling his business, the couple are ready for another change and have listed the condo for $1.975 million with Cutler Real Estate agent David Powers what really sets it apart is its outdoor space and location in the heart of Bexley and a Giant Eagle and the Drexel Theatre are a block away," said Jeff all religious denominations are within walking distance More: Lots of luxury and a record in the priciest Columbus-area homes to sell in 2024 also boasts three terraces totaling 1,800 square feet of outdoor space something highly valued by the Coopersmiths who were used to throwing parties around the pool at their Parkview Avenue home "We love the ability to have a condo with significant access to outside," said Jeff The unit comes with two parking spaces in the lower level More: Columbus home sales bucked national decline in 2024 as prices escalated amid limited supply The Coopersmiths have divided their time between Bexley and a home near West Palm Beach in Florida They are now building a home on the Michigan side of Lake Michigan to be closer to their children in Chicago but it doesn’t have the amenities you have to walk to," Jeff said Fresh off a summer appearance on Food Network's "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives," local breakfast brunch and lunch favorite Katalina's is set to open its third restaurant in Bexley on Nov Top Columbus restaurants: Here are the 11 Columbus restaurants that have been on 'Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives' A shakshuka-inspired breakfast sandwich is new to the Bexley menu in a Bexley building that once housed a Boston Market rvitale@dispatch.com Instagram: @dispatchdining particularly for taking time out on Christmas Day and for being so wonderful and encouraging And also well done to these folks completing the following milestones: George Puttick and Shiran Sideek - 25 parkruns Louise Drayton - 50th birthday on Christmas Eve of whom 96 were first timers and 54 recorded new Personal Bests Representatives of 61 different clubs took part The event was made possible by 26 volunteers: Stephanie DUNGATE • Keith Stephen DUNGATE • Elizabeth FEREBEE • Molly DALLISON-HAWKINS • Richard SYMONDS • Penelope SYMONDS • David CHEUNG • Zoe LEIGHTON • Keeley WICKS • Jan LAKE • David LAKE • Loretta BRACKSTONE • Sean BRACKSTONE • Cathy MORGAN • Ed DALIDAY • James SEALE • Sarah SILVER • Keith LOCKHART • Collette COVINGTON • Gary BARNES • Ben DURRANCE • Kirsty TALLOWIN • Roger TANNER • Anne TANNER • Charlotte FORSTER • Pat MOSS Today's full results and a complete event history can be found on the Bexley parkrun Results Page Bexley parkrun started on 4th February 2012 Since then 17,990 participants have completed 176,602 parkruns covering a total distance of 883,010 km A total of 1,291 individuals have volunteered 10,384 times © parkrun Limited (Company Number: 07289574) No part of this site may be reproduced in whole or in part in any manner without the permission of the copyright owner Ohio (WSYX) — Bexley police are looking for a weapon in connection to the case of an armed robbery on Sunday night Police said the incident happened in the area of Astor Avenue and South Remington Road and the suspect was taken into custody in the area of South Remington Road and Charles Street Police are urging community members to check around their yards for the firearm and to call them at614-559-4444 if the weapon is found by Ida Domingo (7News) — A man is accused of killing his girlfriend Monday morning in Suitland according to the Prince George's County Police Department The woman killed has been identified as 36-year-old Neri Moreno Gratini Officers went to the home located on Bexley Place around 1:55 a.m where Gratini was found inside with several gunshot wounds Officers were able to get a description of Gratini's boyfriend and his vehicle information officers spotted his SUV and conducted a traffic stop They ordered the man to get out of the SUV Officers approached the vehicle and found the man in the driver's seat with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound He was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries The council highlighted the peak rate charges as being ‘of particular concern’ as they only apply when travelling northbound between 6-10am and southbound between 4-7pm This means that Bexley residents who have registered for Auto Pay — Transport for London’s (TfL) automated toll payment system— would end up paying £4 for each crossing in a day For commuters travelling in opposite directions — southbound between 6-10am and northbound between 4-7pm — the charge is discounted as an off-peak rate of £1.50 each way it requested a ‘thorough assessment of the economic consequences prior to any charges being finalised’ but TfL approved the charges with ‘few changes to their original proposal and with very little benefit to Bexley’ said: ‘This is a real kick in the teeth for our residents and small businesses who are being treated unfairly The higher charge for travelling South to North from boroughs such as Bexley to Newham needs to be urgently addressed with a more comprehensive package of concessions ‘Residents and businesses in Bexley have no choice but to use the tunnels given the lack of modern public transport links serving the borough and should not be discriminated against for doing so 'We have long been campaigning for better transport links and for a broader commitment on public transport investment but this has been ignored.’ Highways presents...Cargill from Hemming Group Video on Vimeo Privacy Policy Terms and Conditions Sign up for the Highways on Friday newsletter A Columbus man has been charged with felonious assault accused of stabbing and hospitalizing a store employee at a Speedway gas station and convenience store in Bexley Tuesday at the Speedway station on 2240 East Livingston Ave The worker at the store was helping the 55-year-old suspect when a "heated argument" broke out and the suspect stabbed the employee in the chest and throat with a hunting knife according to a probable cause affidavit filed by Bexley police Neither police nor the probable cause complaint have said if there was any other motive in the stabbing beyond the disagreement or whether the man took anything from the store after the altercation Bexley police identified the suspect using video footage and speaking with eyewitnesses who were at the scene The employee was taken to a local hospital in critical condition Police gave no update on the employee's condition Tuesday night The suspect is scheduled to be arraigned Wednesday at 9 a.m Dispatch reporter Shahid Meighan contributed to this report bagallion@dispatch.com