You will also start receiving the Star's free morning newsletter was met with grief and outrage inside his Regent Park community A makeshift memorial popped up soon after Murray’s murder Prosecutors described Thane Murray’s murder as a shockingly violent act targeting innocent victims for no other reason than where they lived A Toronto jury has convicted two men of first-degree murder in the killing of beloved Regent Park community worker Thane Murray and attempted murder of his two childhood friends in what prosecutors described as a shockingly violent act targeting innocent victims for no other reason than where they lived On Saturday night, jurors found Noah Anderson and Junior Jahmal Harvey, both 24, guilty after deliberating for about a day. Another accused man has a preliminary hearing set for September; there is a Canada-wide arrest warrant for a fourth man Murray and two pals were talking hoops in a parking lot of a Toronto Community Housing complex in the downtown Regent Park neighbourhood when four masked men ran toward them and opened fire “We were just hanging out,” one of the victims testified at the just-completed trial so just meeting up to game plan for our game the next day.” prompting him to ask his friends if they knew the group His friends “turned around and started running so I started running too and heard gunshots.” The other friend survived despite being shot nine times; he was in hospital for three months He died at the scene in the Oak and Sumach Streets area He was well known in Regent Park as a mentor to local kids Murray worked at several city-run facilities and was a “much-loved community member who will be deeply missed,” said a statement released by the city in 2021 “One thing about Thane is that he knew everybody in the neighbourhood — every kid, every teenager, old or young,” soccer coach T’ai Simm-Smith told the Star at the time The Crown’s case was entirely circumstantial prosecutors argued there was evidence the four men rented a nearby hotel room “They thought they got away with it but they were captured on surveillance cameras along the way,” jurors were told Prosecutors built their case using cellphone records and extensive surveillance footage The evidence included footage that the Crown attorneys said showed Anderson changing the licence plate on a rented car less than 15 minutes after the murder want to change the licence plates on a rental for only one hour?” the prosecutors asked But the defence lawyers in their cross-examination tried to establish that the gunmen came and left on foot and left the area on foot The prosecution also presented to the jury two “critical pieces of evidence” found on Anderson’s phone including a rap song called “Peppered,” and videos of firearms “Peppered” was written by the men who shot Murray and his friends The lyrics speak of hatred toward Regent Park and refer directly to the murder sent that boy straight to Jesus,” and the line: “We some RP killas,” referring to Regent Park Jurors were urged to “believe their words.”  Defence lawyers argued the Crown was criminalizing creative expression and suggested the song was being used to explain an inexplicable crime Superior Court Justice Gillian Roberts allowed the Crown attorney to present “Peppered” to the jury finding the probative value “significantly” outweighed the prejudicial effect “The evidence suggested in the lyrics provides important context necessary for the jury to do their work in this case,” she wrote in a decision released last fall And after a mid-trial voir dire, Roberts turned down a defence request to permit a U.S. professor of race and media to testify that “drill” rap is a form of artistic expression and often includes first-person bragging about committing violent acts. Toronto is seeing many of same cycles of online mythmaking, provocation and violence that In her 10-page written reasons released Monday, the judge stated the professor’s evidence wasn’t necessary because she could provide jurors with “clear instructions” on the admissibility of rap lyrics. “The fact that rap lyrics may not be true, even when they are sung or rapped in the first person, is not a difficult concept that jurors will be unfamiliar with or have difficulty understanding,” she wrote. Defence lawyer Nader Hasan, who represented Harvey, said his client and his family are still processing the verdict. “I expect, however, that there will be an appeal.” The Star did not immediately hear back from Anderson’s counsel. A sentencing hearing is set for June 17. While the men are facing an automatic life sentence with no chance to apply for parole for 25 years, the judge has discretion on sentencing as it relates to their attempted murder convictions.  They will have no guarantee of parole at their first eligibility date, nor ever. Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account. 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Create Account We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentNoah Anderson were among the four masked men who opened fire in a Regent Park parking lot on Sept was killed in the wild gunplay while two of his friends were injured One of the key pieces of evidence was a rap song the Crown played for the jury that detectives found on Anderson’s phone Prosecutors argued that the Anderson and Harvey duet described the murder The rap — entitled Peppered — features boasting by the pair calling themselves the “RP (Regent Park) killas.” Another lyric about a headshot proclaimed that it “sent that boy straight to Jesus.” The Toronto jury reached its verdict Saturday night after a day and a half of deliberation Both triggermen were also found guilty of two counts of attempted murder the duo will receive automatic life sentences with no chance of parole for 25 years Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc The next issue of Your Midday Sun will soon be in your inbox Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. the quarter fired 59 bullets using handguns on the night of the murder Murray died at the scene after being hit 14 times but one of them remained in a coma for several weeks Prosecutors said that the murder scheme was rooted in neighbourhood rivalries But identifying the shooters was the crucial task for the Crown They built a case using mostly circumstantial evidence including surveillance video that tracked Anderson Harvey and two other shooters driving to and from Regent Park in downtown Toronto in a Nissan Altima rented under Anderson’s name Video captured the quartet walking to a car parked on McGill St after they had left the Chelsea Hotel on Gerrard St footage also captured the quartet returning in the same car and then parking on the same street 30 minutes after the shooting the video footage revealed that the killers changed clothes and shoes before and after the murder was arrested by the Saskatoon Police Service in January had been on Canada’s most-wanted list for his alleged involvement in the Regent Park shooting 24 on the BOLO (be on the lookout) most-wanted list of Canadian fugitives None of the charges have been proven against him in court is still wanted on a nationwide warrant for first-degree murder and two counts of attempted murder in connection with the murder of Murray bhunter@postmedia.com transmission or republication strictly prohibited This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. 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looking southeast to the mechanical penthouse of the topped off 25-storey tower image by UrbanToronto Forum contributor Froggy The taller tower’s construction hoist is installed along its south elevation Brick installation has advanced to the seventh floor of the north building the south elevation along Oak Street will feature a residential entrance clad in pre-finished aluminum complemented by light cherry wood-look finishes.  Brick cladding installation on the podium's south and east elevations image by UrbanToronto Forum contributor rdaner the taller tower’s projecting balcony slabs define its facade A tarped section at the southwest corner marks where glazing is pending installation insulation panelling is in place at the corner with additional insulation seen at the fifth-floor level on the right cladding has reached the seventh floor on the south volume of the 10-storey tower The west elevation along Parliament Street will feature retail entrances framed by painted curtain wall glazing topped by a pre-finished metal canopy.  Looking north from Parliament Street to the 25-storey south tower white precast panels are now installed between floors five and seven on the right The volume on the left has glazing largely completed glazing is installed across the first three floors.  image by UrbanToronto Forum contributor GenerationLee The complex will deliver a combined total of 643 residential units UrbanToronto will continue to follow progress on this development you can learn more about it from our Database file you can join in on the conversation in the associated Project Forum thread or leave a comment in the space provided on this page UrbanToronto has a research service, UTPro, that provides comprehensive data on development projects in the Greater Golden Horseshoe — from proposal through to completion. We also offer Instant Reports, downloadable snapshots based on location, and a daily subscription newsletter, New Development Insider that tracks projects from initial application.​​​ This two-storey unit has a street level entrance and windows on three sides.Royal LePage Signature Realty agent Munira Ravji was travelling abroad when a buyer’s agent floated a lowball offer for this stacked townhouse less than 100 metres from Regent Park and the Pam McConnell Aquatic Centre Over three days – and multiple time zones – negotiations lifted the offer to a more acceptable number A deal was struck at $59,999 under the last asking price it’s worth signing back to see if we can find some common ground.” The unit boasts a terrace off the kitchen.Royal LePage Signature Realty Ravji cited the value of this three-bedroom unit’s condition and locale compared to alternatives nearby “The neighbourhood has so many community centres and schools most people that came through were singles One of three bedrooms.Royal LePage Signature Realty In the upper corner of a block of townhouses built in 2011 this two-storey unit has a street-level entrance laundry facilities and interior access to a rear garage so it was so bright and there were windows throughout “Having an attached garage downtown is also very special for this price point.” Report an editorial error Report a technical issue Editorial code of conduct Authors and topics you follow will be added to your personal news feed in Following Welcome to The Globe and Mail’s comment community. 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For more information on our commenting policies and how our community-based moderation works, please read our Community Guidelines and our Terms and Conditions This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Tenants will move into 175 Oak Street in the new year marking a key milestone in the ongoing revitalization of this historic neighbourhood 2024 /CNW/ - In advance of National Housing Day on Friday Toronto Community Housing (TCHC) offered elected officials a sneak peek of its newest affordable housing building in Regent Park on Wednesday TCHC is Canada's largest social housing provider and public builder multi-phased revitalization of Regent Park that's transforming the community Tenants will move into their new homes early in the new year 175 Oak Street: A Family-Friendly and Community-Focused Development This represents the largest ratio in any TCHC rental building in Phases 1-3 of the Regent Park Revitalization TCHC tenants at 175 Oak Street will benefit from 9,500 square feet of shared indoor and outdoor amenities all designed to foster community connections and three multi-purpose rooms with kitchenettes an aquatic centre and a large park – all completed as part of the community's earlier revitalization A Commitment to Sustainable and Smart Building 175 Oak Street was designed with excellence in sustainability in mind The building adheres to Toronto Green Standards (TGS – Version 2) and will contribute to TCHC's goal of a 25 per cent reduction in emissions by 2028 Energy-efficient design elements include the use of green roofs balcony thermo-break and rainwater reuse systems – providing both environmental stewardship and enhanced tenant comfort The new building will also be home to a satellite energy plant that connects to Regent Park's District Energy System – a unique system within the city that demonstrates TCHC's leadership in urban energy the satellite energy plant will power 175 Oak Street as well as contribute to the Regent Park Energy Incorporated (RPEI) District Energy System TCHC's Regent Park revitalization is one of the largest urban renewal projects of its kind and is transforming the historic neighbourhood into a mixed-income TCHC has delivered over 1,400 new replacement RGI units and added more than 400 new affordable housing rental units These new TCHC units are designed with quality materials and a modern aesthetic thoughtfully integrated alongside nearby market buildings to create a cohesive With the final phases of revitalization on the horizon TCHC will continue to realize Regent Park's transformation in partnership with Tridel for Phases 4-5 "Regent Park is a world-class example of community revitalization that has set the standard for how new community housing can be sustainable and inclusive The revitalized area of Regent Park provides homes to more than 6,500 families in a mixed income community 175 Oak Street showcases TCHC's ability to be a part of the solution to Toronto's housing crisis." it's inspiring to see Toronto Community Housing continue its revitalization work in Regent Park The delivery of 175 Oak Street is a testament to our focus on creating new affordable homes in the city Every Torontonian deserves to live in a home that they're proud of and in a neighbourhood where they can thrive." "I'm thrilled to see that 175 Oak Street is almost ready for tenants to move into next year This building is the culmination of the first three phases of the Regent Park revitalization an excellent example of what we can do for residents when government neighbours and developers all work together With 189 rent-geared-to-income units and 24 affordable housing units this development is more than just a building—it's a place for families to grow "The opening of the newest building in Regent Park's revitalization is an important milestone for all residents in the neighbourhood TCHC is demonstrating the importance of prioritizing local residents and connection I look forward to welcoming these new tenants to Regent Park in the year ahead." "The upcoming completion of 175 Oak Street marks a significant milestone as the final TCHC rental building in Phase 3 of the Regent Park revitalization the building stands as a testament to our collective commitment to creating high-quality inclusive spaces where individuals and families can grow and thrive We're immensely proud to celebrate this latest chapter in our 18-year journey in Regent Park alongside Toronto Community Housing and especially the residents who call this vibrant neighbourhood home."  About the Regent Park Revitalization:  Toronto Community Housing's (TCHC) Regent Park revitalization is transforming this vibrant neighbourhood into a mixed-income the project is delivering 2,083 Rent-Geared-to-Income (RGI) units and over a thousand TCHC affordable housing rental units Toronto Community Housing is Canada's largest social housing provider with more than 20 years of service to the community Annually named a Greater Toronto Top Employer TCHC provides supportive housing to 43,000 low- and moderate-income households and nearly 100,000 tenants living in neighbourhoods across the city Positive Tenant Experience | Quality Homes | Vibrant Communities SOURCE Toronto Community Housing Corporation Media Contact: : Maria Ganogiannis, Senior Communications Advisor, Toronto Community Housing, Phone: 416-737-1352, Email: [email protected] Do not sell or share my personal information: Sign in Join now, it's FREE! Most of Orillia’s secondary and elementary schools are performing below provincial averages with one school – Regent Park Public School – ranking close to the bottom in the Fraser Institute’s 2024 report cards the institute’s secondary school report card was released earlier this month following its elementary school report card published earlier in 2024.  The report cards ranked 746 secondary schools and 3,021 elementary schools across the province for the 2022/2023 academic year based on results obtained through provincewide test results.  Schools are ranked out of ten based on these indicators and only two of Orillia’s 13 schools ranked higher than the provincial average score of six Marchmont Public School came out on top locally achieving a 6.8 score and ranking 1,026th province-wide with Notre Dame Catholic School trailing close behind with a 6.1 score and placing 1,525th Regent Park Public School scored a dismal 1.3 for 2,985th place in the province Uptergrove Public School did not fare much better ranking 2,726th provincially with a score of 3.5 falling a full two points from its 2022 ranking of 5.5 Here’s how the rest of Orillia’s elementary schools fared in the report card: each of Orillia’s three secondary schools similarly ranked below provincial averages.  Orillia Secondary School came out on top locally scoring 5.7 and ranking 437th provincially – a drop from its above average scores between 6.3–6.8 from 2017–2019 Twin Lakes Secondary School scored 5.1 for 541st provincially and has ranked below the provincial average dating back to 2017 Patrick Fogarty Catholic Secondary School placed last locally scoring 4.9 and ranking 555th provincially with the school steadily dropping year-over-year from its 6.4 score in 2017 The overall rating out of 10 is intended to answer the question academically compared with others in the report card?”  The institute assigns each school a score based on their overall academic performance Fraser Institute notes the report card includes other indicators that provide supplementary information about the school’s effectiveness despite not accounting for each school’s overall rating out of 10 These include students in English as a second language English language learner programs or who have certain identified special needs as well as indicators for students who have not written their EQAO tests.  A note to individuals using the recent report card as a measuring stick to each school’s success the institute also states that readers should consult the complete table of results for each school of interest by considering several years of results as opposed to a school's most recent rank.  The full report for 2024 can be found online at https://www.compareschoolrankings.org/.  More Spotlight > the final chapters of this neighbourhood’s revitalization on the east side of Downtown Toronto The building will provide affordable rental housing designed by COBE Architects and architects—Alliance for the Toronto Community Housing Corporation The site occupies a 3,855m² lot at the southeast corner of Gerrard Street East and Dreamer’s Way TCHC-operated low-rise housing formerly occupied the block and has been demolished for this proposal the Fred Victor Housing building provides social services Regent Park's redevelopment includes mid- and high-rise residential developments An aerial view looking southeast to Phases 4 and 5 designed by Karakusevic Carson Architects for Tridel and Toronto Community Housing Corporation refines the vision for Block 4A which is planned as a 26-storey mixed-use building rising to 87.91m increased from 20 storeys in the previous submission The design features a 10-storey podium fronting Gerrard Street East The building would provide 272 affordable rental units two serving the mid-rise and three serving the high-rise result in a ratio of approximately one elevator per 54 units The project spans a total Gross Floor Area (GFA) of 35,688m² and a Floor Space Index (FSI) of 9.26. This revised proposal increases the tower height and eliminates previously proposed office space in favour of more retail and community facility space Retail space would activate the streetscape along Gerrard with community uses facing a pocket park along the south side of the site plus along Dreamer’s Way. Residential access is via Dreamer's Way and a new street along the east side of the site The proposal also includes 312m² of indoor amenity space One underground parking level would provide 95 motor vehicle spaces Bicycle parking would include 249 long-term and 56 short-term spaces The site is served by TTC streetcars along Gerrard Street as well as a north-south bus route on Parliament Street which connects to Line 2 Cyclists can access dedicated bike lanes on Gerrard Street East with cycle tracks on River and Dundas streets and shared cycling routes on Sackville and Sumach streets Looking southwest to Regent Park Building 4A Phases 4 and 5 of Regent Park’s revitalization are planned with 13 buildings with seven high-rise towers ranging between 18 and 39 storeys A lot is being prepped for development on Oak Street at Sackville is the last TCHC public housing building of Regent Park’s third-phase revitalization project Some of the older buildings of Regent Park are seen from its newest public housing building Mayor Olivia Chow speaks to the crowd at the unveiling of 175 Oak St. the last TCHC building of Regent Park’s third-phase revitalization project The latest design for Regent Park’s sweeping multi-decade revitalization changes the footprint of multiple buildings in response to an infrastructure problem while proposing greater density than a plan approved last year Officials have put forward a new zoning plan just as the final phase-three public housing tower is unveiled As Toronto’s Regent Park marks a milestone — unveiling the final affordable housing tower in the third phase of its sweeping neighbourhood rebuilding project — an infrastructure oversight has thrown plans for the final leg of the revitalization into disarray More than a year after city hall approved a rezoning for the final two phases officials have been forced to redraw their plans after discovering that rezoning would have allowed incoming developer Tridel to build too close to what’s called a vortex chamber a key component of the city’s sewer infrastructure It’s a problem that went unnoticed throughout the city’s rezoning process for the final phases with a taller and denser housing development now needed to offset the financial hit of losing buildable space It’s a stumble that comes as the new builder takes the reins of finishing the massive neighbourhood overhaul The company initially handling the revitalization on Wednesday unveiled their last public housing site in the area While Daniels still plans to build market-priced buildings in Regent Park the Oak Street tower is the capstone to a mammoth rebuilding effort that began in 2006 is among residents expected to move in this spring While on a tour of the building on Wednesday she beamed when talking about packing up her life and moving from one of the aging rental blocks nearby The new tower was built with families and children in mind There’s a playground on the eighth-floor deck which Chowdhury can picture her younger sister and her friends clambering over where officials touring the building suggested residents could gather for birthday parties “It feels like a big change,” Chowdhury said there’s an old side and a new side … I’m coming to where the grass is greener.” which will be torn down after the last residents leave is precisely where the sewer problem has reared its head City hall approved a sprawling rezoning for that property — known as site 4B — and its surrounding areas last year to include up to 1,967 market-priced condos 633 subsidized rentals and potentially 637 moderately affordable rentals It was only after the rezoning was approved that Toronto Water raised concern about the closeness to sewer infrastructure a senior development director with Toronto Community Housing Corp (TCHC) “We always knew that the vortex chambers were there,” he said but they didn’t know Toronto Water needed 10 metres of distance around the chambers to bring in vehicles and workers in case the sewer facilities needed repairs city hall has to rezone the properties all over again “The significant design change caused by the vortex chamber required a drastic reduction in the number of condo units that will be provided in the building and also increased the cost of constructing and designing it,” Tridel development director Bryan Sherwood said in an October community meeting briefing residents on the new proposal He warned that simply cutting out units to move further from the sewers would jeopardize their ability to afford the affordable housing by reducing revenues the discovery meant the builder had less space to use as the new homes needed to be further away from the sewer than expected To make up for units lost by removing that space and the costs of redoing the zoning and designs the new plan includes more homes than the original proposal a 12-storey tower would rise to 19 storeys if the new plan is approved as the number of housing units has jumped from 269 to 367 Another building would stay the same height Sean Baird, TCHC’s chief executive officer suggested this kind of stumble was to be expected “Things come up in construction all the time so that’s just an example of something that came up later rather than sooner,” Baird told the Star “At least we’ve come to a solution now where we can still maintain all of the units.” believes the new proposal will solve the sewer problem But he knows there are still steep challenges ahead The final phases of Regent Park’s revitalization include a new library and retail along Gerrard Street A key criticism from residents in earlier phases was that retail spaces were filled by the likes of medical offices versus local businesses That’s one trend he’s hoping to see change in these phases Residents also wanted to see more community-governed gathering spaces said neighbourhood association co-chair Walied Khogali Ali Looking to the final phases of the redevelopment he hopes any efforts to increase housing density aim to boost the affordable housing offerings as well as the market-priced units officials were unable to say the exact breakdown of market priced versus affordable units in the new proposal noting that the tenure of the new density depended on funding While Regent Park has transformed in the last two decades from a fully subsidized housing community to a mixed-income neighbourhood Khogali Ali sees having a balance of incomes as essential for the community to thrive “This balance is integral to maintaining Regent Park’s identity.”  Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how 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choosing a new Pontiff were named by Pope Francis this is a group that will be significantly different from the ones who have chosen other Popes in the past the final two phases of the two-decade long rejuvention of the area which will add over a dozen more buildings Looking north to Regent Park Buildings 4B and 4C from Oak Street The overall Phase 4-5 site is located at 325 Gerrard Street East covering an area of approximately 6.5 hectares the site’s original TCHC-operated low-rise housing is being demolished including buildings west of Sackville Street and a pool changerooms facility fronting Oak Street The surrounding neighbourhood features a mix of mid- and high-rise residential buildings An aerial view of ongoing demolition at the site for Phases 4 and 5 image by UrbanToronto Forum contributor hawc An aerial view of demolished buildings at the site for Phases 4 and 5 The Regent Park Revitalization began in 2002 as a joint effort between TCHC and the City of Toronto to redevelop the aging social housing community built in the 1940s and 1950s built in partnership with The Daniels Corporation while Phases 4 and 5 represent the final stages with a Zoning By-law Amendment approved in 2023 to allow for the redevelopment of these blocks in partnership with Tridel This latest application updates the design of Blocks 4B and 5C incorporating technical adjustments for Toronto Water infrastructure setbacks The buildings will provide both market and affordable housing suites Bousfields has submitted a Zoning By-law Amendment application to the City of Toronto for two buildings with heights of 67.86m and 128.96m The 19-storey building on Block 4B would feature 367 residential units an increase from the original 12 storeys and 269 units The building's total Gross Floor Area (GFA) is planned at 29,187m² resulting in a Floor Space Index (FSI) of 6.49.  Plans for Block 4C remain at 11 and 39 storeys with a significant increase in units from 462 to 550 The massing for both blocks has been adjusted with the 11-storey mid-rise component of Block 4C now connected directly to the tower The development would include two levels of underground garage with 305 vehicular parking spaces for residents along with 12 visitor spaces and eight commercial spaces Bicycle parking would include 930 long-term and 296 short-term spaces The 19-storey tower would be served by four elevators the 39-storey tower would feature five elevators indicating longer than preferable wait times.  The site would feature a POPS (Privately-Owned Publicly-accessible Space) located between the two buildings providing a shared outdoor area for community use both buildings would offer 1,360m² of indoor amenities and 928m² of outdoor amenities Looking southwest to Regent Park Buildings 4B and 4C It should be noted that Block 5C is also included in the proposal; however TCHC has not yet completed adjustments to their building to account for Toronto Water infrastructure setbacks revised architectural plans were not included in the submission The site is served by the 506 Carlton streetcar, which runs along Gerrard Street. In the future, the site will benefit from its proximity to the Moss Park station on the upcoming Ontario Line 3 located within a 20-minute walk southwest of the site An aerial view looking southeast to Regent Park Phases 4 and 5 designed by Karakusevic Carson Architects for Tridel with the tallest six towers ranging from 22 to 39 storeys UrbanToronto has a research service, UrbanToronto Pro, that provides comprehensive data on construction projects in the Greater Toronto Area—from proposal through to completion. We also offer Instant Reports, downloadable snapshots based on location, and a daily subscription newsletter, New Development Insider was killed in a shooting in Regent Park in 2021 Police previously arrested two Toronto men in connection with the murder in 2021 A man has been arrested on murder charges for the fatal shooting of Thane Murray a Regent Park mentor gunned down in a hail of bullets in September 2021 The arrest comes more than three years after the high-profile death of Murray, a beloved, 27-year-old community leader and City of Toronto employee who was one of three men shot while walking in Regent Park “It looks like they showed up in this area looking for anyone that might be in the area The shooting near Oak and Sumach streets was described as “disturbing” by police in part due to sheer number of bullets fired: investigators found more than 50 shell casings on the scene and police also reviewed a surveillance video posted on social media that appeared to capture what sounded like dozens of gunshots in less than 20 seconds Toronto man Jabreel Elmi, 30, was caught and arrested by Saskatoon police on Jan. 31. He is facing a first-degree murder charge as well as two counts of attempted murder stemming from the injuries to the two other young men caught up in the shooting, police said in a press release issued Monday Elmi was number 24 on the Bolo Program’s Top 25 most wanted fugitives in Canada list and investigators previously announced a $50,000 reward for the man in 2022 The force already arrested two 20-year-old Toronto men, Noah Anderson and Junior Jahmal Harvey in 2021 with first degree murder and two counts of attempted murder. Police say one man, Rajahden Angus Campbell, 23, is still outstanding and remains on a Canada-wide warrant for his role in the shooting.  Murray was “just in the wrong place at the wrong time,” said homicide Inspector Hank Idsinga at Campbell is described by officers as approximately 6’1,” and 174 lbs. Investigators warn that he is to be considered armed and dangerous and should not be approached if found.  Join the conversation You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account A new name for the park formerly known as Regent Par 3 Golf Course has been officially unveiled after many years of work to revitalize the property in the Coronation Park neighbourhood The newly developed green space is now known as Māmowimīwēyitamōwin Park a Cree phrase that means “gathering of happiness and joy.” The name is intended to reflect “the feelings of children and community members as they enjoy the park’s many amenities,” says a news release from the City of Regina The new moniker was celebrated with a special event on Thursday featuring remarks from members of the File Hills Qu’Appelle Tribal Council The park’s name was originally “gifted” last summer through an Indigenous ceremony led by Life Speakers Work to convert the former golf course into a public park was largely completed in 2022 after five years of planning That included “extensive community consultation” such as public surveys washroom facilities and a number of multi-use pathways picnic area and multi-use sports field were added in 2023 Regent Par 3 is the most recent city property to be renamed accordingly named after Chief Mistahimaskwa (Big Bear) who advocated strongly for Indigenous rights in the mid-1800s; Okimasis Park in the Creeks named after Cree language expert Jean Okimasis; and mâmawêyatitân Park which utilizes a Cree word meaning “let’s be all together.” The park is located just behind a North Central community centre with the same name The change was made in an effort to no longer honour former politician Edgar Dewdney known for contributing to the controversial Indigenous relations policies of Canada’s first prime minister This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. 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By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy A small memorial of flowers marks the intersection of Queen Street East and Sackville Street A small memorial of flowers marks the crosswalk at the intersection of Queen Street East and Sackville Street The 42-year-old pregnant mother of three was struck by a car at a crosswalk at Queen and Sackville Streets and died in hospital A beloved member of the Regent Park community is being remembered as selfless and even in her last act The 42-year-old pregnant mother of three was struck by a car at a crosswalk at Queen and Sackville Streets after bringing food to her sister-in-law who works at the Catholic School in the area on Thursday around 5:30 p.m “She was always helping until right in the end And I know she was very careful all the time and the lights were flashing,” said Tapan Mahmud her brother-in-law from her first marriage “Somebody told me the other cars were stopped but one came and was going very fast and did not.” Mahmud said he was told a car travelling at a high rate of speed struck Khanam A 70-year-old driver stayed at the scene and is co-operating with the police Her fourth child was due very soon and life saving measures were performed to try to save her baby who is acting as the family spokesperson because her husband the (older) children’s father passed away by brain cancer and she was a single mom and she took care of everything The family is well known in the Bengali and Regent Park community as Lamisa has worked with the Regent Park residents association and Taqib volunteers at the Mosque reportedly following the example of their now deceased mother “She was very kind and very involved in the community “She was a selfless woman who lived her life for others mostly It was all for her kids and family and friends and the community.” Hussainee helped set up a GoFundMe for her children as her husband works as an Uber driver and is not working as he grieves and takes care of the children Mahmud and Hussainee believe that the community will support the family as they live through this loss and try to move on Walied Khogali Ali of the Regent Park Residents Association also knew the family and wants people to try to support the family through the GoFundMe but also to make sure a tragedy like this never happens again That stretch of Queen Street had already been identified as an area of concern by residents if there was proper signage around Queen and Sackville with regards to reducing speed Or put in traffic lights or crosswalks that are more visible to encourage pedestrians to be able to cross in those areas,” said Ali Ali said the neighbourhood association and the community have been raising the issue since 2019, after Ismathara Ratna was struck and killed around Dundas Street and Regent Park Boulevard They’ve organized petitions to lower the speed limit to 30 kph in heavily populated areas He said the community is going to move forward with a safety audit in the area walking and looking at the streets and noting where better signage is necessary He said they plan to talk to the mayor and go to City Hall to try and get changes made to make the roads in the area safer “So many people came to the Janazah (Muslim funeral prayer service) at Nelson Mandela school and the community couldn’t hold the tears back because of the severity of this tragedy “We are really traumatized by what happened and we really are going to act in a way that brings the community together by doing everything we can to ensure that there’s no repeat of such a tragedy in the future That’s how we can honour the lives lost.” now stands topped off and sealed in with cladding and glazing Looking southwest to Regent Park Block 16 North designed by RAW for Toronto Community Housing Corporation Construction for the building at the southeast corner of Sumach and Oak streets began in April The blue tower crane was installed in October, 2021. Crew members can be seen performing adjustments to the crane's jib. In the background are various phases within Regent Park: to the left, Artworks Tower, which was nearing completion at the time, and to the right, the already completed Daniels DuEast Installation of the tower crane with construction crews visible on the jib The east end on the right had three fully formed storeys four storeys were formed with formwork installed for the fifth level prepping for the rise of the main 15-storey tower The first storey had been formed in the middle Looking northwest to the project advancing above grade with the 15-storey tower rising on the left image by UrbanToronto Forum contributor DavidCapizzano We look southwest across Sumach Street in September The seven-storey podium extends eastward from the tower textured cladding of black stamped precast concrete across the first three floors the building transitions to white cladding paired with dark glazing with projecting balconies on the north side A cantilevered fourth level at the northeast corner extends above the black concrete The uppermost levels of the tower are seen with tan brown insulation panels awaiting cladding with the podium volume extending eastward with black and white cladding image by UrbanToronto Forum contributor Rascacielo the Ratna Lane streetscape along the south side had been transformed featuring a paver pattern with varying shades of stones laid in arch-like configurations Ratna Lane was designed as a "living lane" with live-work units with doors onto the lane The connecting volume between the tower and the adjacent four-storey podium features a zig-zag frontage accentuated by expansive glazing panels White weatherproofing material is visible on the right and centre sections that await cladding The woonerfed Ratna Lane streetscape along the south side of the site Looking southeast along Sumach Street in August the tower’s facade showcases white cladding that dominates the north elevation The west elevation contrasts with darker cladding with elongated projecting balconies at the northwest corner giving us a clear view of the frosted glass balcony guards balconies of varying lengths form a unique pattern from the fourth floor upwards Strips of white cladding both vertically and horizontally divide these sections The lower levels feature terracotta cladding highlights that cap portions of the first storey and are mirrored above on the underside of the white panels This recent view from above provides a comprehensive perspective of the massing positioned on the left with a C-shaped configuration features green roofs on its south and west ends the four-storey podium volume spans the east end of the site This podium step-back leads to the seven-storey volume towards the north.  A view from above looking north showcasing the tower and podium volumes UrbanToronto has a research service, UrbanToronto Pro, that provides comprehensive data on construction projects in the Greater Toronto Area—from proposal through to completion. We also offer Instant Reports, downloadable snapshots based on location, and a daily subscription newsletter, New Development Insider Toronto police are looking for Rowan Atkins who they say is wanted in an threatening death investigation Police claim suspect used Instagram to incite violence and the information within may be out of date Toronto police are looking for a man they allege urged his Instagram followers to “shoot everyone in Regent Park.” officers responded to information of a threat to residents in the downtown east side neighbourhood to post a threat in which he allegedly said to “shoot everyone in Regent Park.” “His followers include gang members who have been antagonistic to the Regent Park community,” police further alleged in a news release Aug He is described as standing 5’11” and weighing 154 pounds Police consider him violent and dangerous and advise to not approach if spotted and call 911 immediately Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-5100, or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-8477 or online at 222tips.com NewsSuspect arrested in Saskatchewan for 2021 murder of Regent Park youth worker Thane MurrayBy Joanna LavoieOpens in new windowPublished: February 03 The shooting happened near Oak and Sumach streets on the evening of Sept Thane Murray who was 27-year-old and worked in recreation programs at several facilities in Toronto’s east end was found with multiple gunshot wounds and pronounced deceased at the scene At the time, the City of Toronto released a statement, calling Murray a “well-regarded member of the Toronto Public Service.” Two other individuals - a 29-year-old man and a 27-year-old man - were also struck by gunfire But years went by without any further arrests police confirmed that authorities in Saskatoon took Elmi into custody last week Saskatoon Police Service said in a separate release that the arrest took place as its officers helped execute a search warrant at an apartment on behalf of an outside agency Elmi was included on the Bolo Program’s 25 most wanted fugitives list, which was released in December. He has been charged with first-degree murder as well as two counts of attempted murder. Arrangements are now being made to bring him back to Toronto, police say. The fourth suspect, Campbell, remains outstanding. He is described as Black, approximately six-foot-one and 174 pounds. Police said Campbell, who is now 23, should be considered armed and dangerous, and are urging anyone who locates him to not approach, but instead call 9-1-1 immediately. Twitter feed ©2025 BellMedia All Rights Reserved Toronto Police have made a third arrest in the 2021 slaying of a 27-year-old man in the Regent Park area We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentJabreel Elmi was arrested Friday by Saskatoon Police while wanted on a nationwide warrant for murder and attempted murder Elmi was taken into custody while police were assisting an outside agency in the execution of a search warrant at an apartment in Saskatoon Arrangements are being made to return Elmi to Toronto The arrest came more than three years after Toronto Police responded on Sept. 18, 2021, at 8:52 p.m. to a call for a shooting in the Oak-Sumach Sts. area of Regent Park after multiple gunshots were heard. When officers arrived on the scene, they located three men suffering from gunshot wounds. Two men from Toronto — a 27-year-old and a 29-year-old — were treated at a hospital and survived, but Murray was pronounced dead at the scene after being found with multiple gunshot wounds. On Dec. 13, 2021, police charged Noah Anderson, 20, of Toronto, with first-degree murder and two counts of attempted murder. The following day, police charged Junior Jahmal Harvey, 20, of Toronto, with first-degree murder and two counts of attempted murder. Rajahden Angus Campbell, 22, of Toronto, is still wanted on a nationwide warrant for first-degree murder and two counts of attempted murder. He is Black, about 6-foot-1 and 174 pounds and should be considered armed and dangerous. If located, do not approach him and instead call 911. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7400 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477) or 222tips.com. this project is Daniel's final building at Regent Park completing the third phase of the multi-decade multi-phase redevelopment work at the site designed by superkül with Kirkor Architects Planners as Architect of Record for The Daniels Corporation Since UrbanToronto's last update over a year ago, the project designed by superkül (with Kirkor Architects Planners as Architect of Record) has progressed from initial shoring and excavation Daniels on Parliament will feature 10- and 25-storey towers at Parliament Street and Gerrard Street East we see the south end of the site where two tower cranes stand Surrounding the south crane is a series of small forming work is underway at the north end for the lowest sub-grade level The initial set-up for the second tower crane’s mast for the 10-storey North Tower An aerial view looking northwest to below-grade work and the south-end tower crane image by UrbanToronto Forum contributor WislaHD 2024 a drone image looking southeast captures both tower cranes Both towers have ascended to two storeys above grade Bare concrete walls can be seen along the east side of the C-shaped complex where a six-storey mid-rise section will take shape the podium will open to the central courtyard An aerial view looking southeast to both tower cranes and construction now above grade image by UrbanToronto Forum contributor TwinHuey the South Tower boasts eight storeys formed with formwork in place for the ninth floor while the North Tower closely trailing with seven a concrete parapet wall on the third storey outlines the future site of an outdoor amenity area Above fronting Parliament Street will be three columns of projecting balconies with a similar column on the south elevation facing Oak Street Looking northeast to construction on the 10-storey (left) and 25-storey (right) towers we see how the six-storey mid-rise component on the left will transition to the 25-storey tower that gradually emerges behind it To the right is the formed seven-storey mid-rise which will transition to the 10-storey structure fronting Gerrard Street East At the far right is the initial formwork for the eighth storey of the North Tower This close-up view of the south elevation highlights the initial stages of cladding installation that began last month The first two storeys boast red and white precast brick-faced panelling The North Tower will feature white precast panels interspersed with grey to create a checkered pattern the South Tower will have larger sections of grey cladding Both towers are also set to be outfitted with Exterior Insulation Finish System (EIFS) panels which will contribute to the site’s energy efficiency A close-up of the cladding being installed along the south elevation the towers will reach final heights of 40.7m and 88.25m They will offer a combined total of 628 residential units part of the thousands of units in the projects making up Daniels’ revitalization of the first three phases in the neighbourhood that tracks projects from initial application.​​​​​ A cyclist is in hospital with critical injuries after he was struck by a vehicle near Queen and River Streets Thursday afternoon Toronto police were called to the intersection just after 2 p.m A 75-year-old driver was travelling eastbound on Queen Street East at King Street East when he struck the 29-year-old cyclist with his vehicle who was turning left onto King Street East The eastbound lanes of Queen were closed at River Street for the investigation but reopened to traffic Anyone with information or dashcam footage is asked to come forward TorontoToronto saw a rash of brazen crime that shocked and unnerved residents last year. Is the city still safe?By Joanna LavoieOpens in new windowUpdated: January 02 Community leader Walied Khogali Ali was devastated when gunfire broke out in his Regent Park neighbourhood earlier this year, killing a father and his adult son Just weeks earlier, people had gathered to celebrate almost two years of the downtown east community being without a gun-related death This achievement, he said, was due to years of hard work, along with investments made in the Regent Park Social Development Plan notably $2.5 million from the City of Toronto had ended in May 2023 and were only renewed recently That daylight incident, along with a recent carjacking on Dundas Street East putting into question the sense of safety that some residents say that they had begun to develop “If you want to address the issue, you’ve got to talk about the big elephant in the room, which is chronic underfunding of the community,” Ali told CP24.com Meanwhile, over in the city’s west end residents were equally rattled when two groups of people started firing at each other on the evening of Nov. 11 no one was injured but more than 100 gunshots were fired during the course of the incident with some of the bullets striking an unmarked police vehicle with plain clothes officers inside According to Toronto police data are down year-over-year by just over three per cent are up by almost 34 per cent compared to 2023 with 461 incidents this year almost 60 per cent of which are gun-related also hit a five-year high in 2024 with 84 as of Dec a total of 73 people were murdered in Toronto which has been especially prevalent among youth in 2024 has “definitely been a challenge and addressing it continues to be a top priority” for the service Toronto Police Service spokesperson Stephanie Sayer said in 2024 officers made approximately 940 firearm arrests an increase of 14 per cent from the year prior “multi-sectoral collaboration with community and SafeTO partners to tackle what is a significant community safety and wellbeing concern,” is needed “Chief (Myron) Demkiw has also reiterated our call for law reform concerning indiscriminate and brazen shootings in public settings Many police leaders have also spoken about the urgent need for justice reform to tackle repeat offenders and return a sense of safety to our communities,” Sayers said When it comes to auto thefts and carjackings, she said that TPS has set up a dedicated investigative team, which has helped reduce these kinds of incidents by almost a quarter in 2024, adding that this effort is aided by a new technology introduced earlier this year called the Automated Licence Plate Recognition system automatically scans the licence plates of vehicles passing police cars Almost 600 of the force’s police vehicles have this system in place which translates to well over 1.1 million plates scanned every 24 hours TPS had more than 100,000 plats for stolen vehicles from across Canada in its system auto thefts cannot be remedied in isolation,” she said “TPS is working closely with our law enforcement partners to disrupt these crimes and has recovered thousands of vehicles but ultimately this issue requires collective action from all sectors – all levels of government and private industries port authorities and shipping companies – working together towards a common goal of fighting organized crime and keeping our communities safe.” police in Toronto have responded to almost 50 jewelry store robberies compared to just 25 during the same period last year Many of these have been brazen smash-and-grab style robberies that have unnerved retailers and led to countless shocking videos showing the crime in progress “This surge highlights the need for collaborative efforts to address the root causes of these crimes and enhance preventative measures,” Sayer said and reduce the risk of robbery and victimization for business owners and employees alike.” The City of Toronto is taking a more holistic approach in its efforts to ensure the city is a safe place for all Through its 10-year SafeTO Community and Safety Well-Being Plan the city is aiming to “look at aspects to stop the escalation of violence at its source,” said Coun who chairs the Economic and Community Development Committee She said one of the key areas of focus is youth-involved gun violence and how everyone’s sense of safety is impacted by poverty and the toxic drug and mental health crises The Toronto Community Crisis Service “We need to consider all aspects and where the pinpoints really area and make sure everybody is part of the solution,” Bravo said “SafeTO is focused on identifying where the greatest needs are.” Solutions to those challenges are centered on an inclusive framework especially when it comes to creating opportunities for young people the city’s director of community safety and well-being said SafeTO aims to “redefine community safety through a multifaceted trauma-informed strategy,” which entails “working collaboratively across sectors communities and governments to address the root causes of violence and support families impacted gun violence is a priority “Any incident of violence can impact not only the victim and their families but also the community We are concerned for the wellbeing of people and communities,” he said adding that the city supports more than 50 ongoing initiatives to address risk factors that contribute to gun violence “No one must go through the impact of gun violence alone.” a former commissioner of the Ontario Provincial Police and the Public Safety Specialist with CTV News said compared to other North American cities Toronto overall is one of the safest It was also ranked the safest city in all of Canada to live in 2023 according to a study by Preszler Injury Lawyers The research investigated the Canadian cities least likely to be affected by arson the number of offenses for each crime was calculated per 100,000 of the population These factors were then combined and ranked to generate a Top 10 list of Canada’s safest areas Toronto topped that list at 286.9 crime offenses per 100,000 residents and they’re kept right across North America so when you compare Toronto against some other major cities in the U.S. Toronto has three per 100,000 people last year New Orleans had had significantly more than that,” Lewis said when you look at Baltimore and other Atlanta and other cities Lewis went on to say that while there is an uptick in brazen crimes notably carjackings and smash-and-grab robberies as well as gun violence He said in most cases organized crime is to blame for the majority of violent crimes seen in the city also play a role in incidents like break and enters and theft from vehicles Lewis said typically people equate public safety with violent crime but said it also reflects once’s sense of wellbeing in their community the feeling that they can walk around and feel they won’t be harmed He also added that more than ever before there is an increased awareness among the public regarding violent incidents due to the advent of social media but that doesn’t necessarily mean that violent crime rates are higher overall “Those are issues that are bigger than police but police have to work with all those other agencies together to try and bring those numbers down” and “for the betterment of public safety,” he said an assistant professor of Global Development Studies at the University of Toronto said thousands of people from around the world choose to live in Toronto every year because it is known globally as a safe city however it’s important to not lose sight of the fact that there are some significant challenges “A world-class city comes with world-class issues,” he said violent crimes the city and region is experiencing seeing as of late are derived from wealth disparity whose research is centered in the sociology of race said it’s essential to always look inward and find new ways to activate and engage young people so that they become “socially responsible Social media definitely plays a factor in youth-involved crime as it has created a generation or “instant wants needs and consumptions,” which coupled with societal inequities is leading and perhaps forcing many to make decisions that will negatively impact their future … Social media offers instant gratification and there isn’t a thought about consequences,” Ilmi said “We need to steer youth in a different way … The kids committing these crimes should be in school.” He added that as a society we are responsible for our children and need to invest time and money in them Ilmi also said the steady flow of videos showing brazen violent crime that are being splashed all over social media as of late are also affecting the community’s sense of safety Ali said residents have faced a lot of challenges over the years but are feeling empowered and have a growing sense of local pride which is leading to a greater sense of safety “When a resident here is impacted by violent crime staff from the city or from Victim Services we have a local approach to supporting each other,” he shared during a recent interview with CP24.com and access to essential services like mental health support.” Ali said the solution to addressing crime across the city lies in developing a “sense of community ownership a sense of appreciating that we’re neighbors He added that the goal of the Regent Park Social Development Plan is social cohesion and inclusion which he said can only be achieved through events and initiatives that bring residents from all walks of life together “That’s how they recognize their neighbours That’s how they’re able to support each other identify those in crisis who need those wraparound supports making sure that if they’re looking for good jobs or they’re looking for economic opportunities He added that addressing the core reasons for crime – poverty and the lack of community – is the best approach to ensure Toronto remains a safe place the outcomes are good for everyone involved You don’t need you don’t need to address crime A previous version of this article stated that the number of shootings and gun discharges in 2024 numbered more than 470 Toronto actually saw a total of 461 such incidents in 2024 an increase of almost 34 per cent compared to the year before a subsidiary of Lafarge Canada in the Greater Toronto Area has supported the revitalization of Regent Park Canada’s oldest and largest social housing project In addition to supplying building materials for the construction of Daniels Spectrum Innocon and Lafarge have invested over $800,000 through the People & Planet Fund since 2013 This fund supports “The Journey Musical,” which depicts Regent Park’s 70-year history and transformation The People & Planet Fund aims to drive social and environmental change in Eastern Canada through targeted charitable investments This summer’s edition of the musical titled “Songs from The Journey,” was once again produced by The Daniels Corporation and supported by the People & Planet Fund Presented in collaboration with The Royal Conservatory of Music with Innocon and Lafarge as the presenting sponsors the show featured local artists and renowned Canadian performers The 2024 edition raised nearly $1.2 million with net proceeds reinvested in the arts at Daniels Spectrum and The Royal Conservatory the fundraising musicals have raised over $5.6 million “It has been extremely rewarding to be part of this vibrant community-building program in Toronto through our People &Planet Fund,” said David Redfern President and CEO of Lafarge Canada (East) “The fund’s mission is to drive positive social and environmental change in our communities and the revitalization of Regent Park aligns with our goal of building progress for people and the planet.” The fund focuses on five key areas – affordable housing solutions ECOPact – low-carbon concrete champions “I’ve had the privilege of witnessing the evolution of this city-building project throughout my career It’s an honour to be part of an organization that invests in the community,” said Andy Unger VP of Ready-Mix at Lafarge Canada (East) and former president of Innocon “Each production amazes me with its talent and storytelling Innocon provided about 25,000 cubic metres of concrete for Daniels Spectrum a 60,000-square-foot facility that includes a 3,400-seat performance venue and space for 15 arts and community organizations The cultural hub has supported creativity and learning for local youth and families contributing to the neighbourhood’s growth “Lafarge Canada and Innocon have been true leaders in this area Their long-standing support for The Journey Musical and Songs from The Journey has significantly contributed to youth programming and sustainability at Daniels Spectrum,” said Heela Omarkhail VP of Social Impact at The Daniels Corporation “Their recent support also promotes equitable access and inclusion through the My Piece of the City initiative at The Royal Conservatory.” and website in this browser for the next time I comment Ontario Construction News is the province's first digital daily construction trade newspaper that complies with Ontario Construction Act regulations for publishing notices and certificates Contact us: insights@ontarioconstructionnews.com The Times newspaper columnist Giles Coren has responded to news of the latest spate of violent bikejackings in London — incidents which saw terrified victims threatened with hammers and pushed off bikes — by penning a column calling the attacks "excellent" and claiming the violent criminals responsible "are doing society a favour" In the column, titled 'Bikes turned park into a circle of hell — steal away' Coren wrote that it is "good" that police are failing to respond to bikejackings and suggested three robberies in one day was "excellent" > "They told me to 'get off the f***ing bike' and pulled out a hammer": Cyclists demand urgent police action after latest violent bikejackings at Regent's Park The comments come in response to more accounts from cyclists targeted by bikejacking gangs near Regent's Park last month "They told me to 'get off the f***ing bike' and pulled out a hammer" Cyclists who use the park's Outer Circle for early morning training rides have reported feeling like "sitting ducks" but were recently told the police are "unable" to begin patrols before 8am a claim the Met has since rejected in a pledge to address the "significant concern" Coren's attempt at a justification for why cyclists apparently deserve to be the victims of violent crimes that are "doing society a favour" is because Regent's Park's Outer Circle has "become a racetrack for cyclists" children and dogs scatter like victims of a mass shooting as pelotons of Lycra-clad cyclists rage through at speeds that would be illegal for cars ignoring lights and islands and hurling abuse at drivers trying to get in and out of their cars" Coren wrote: "According to a report in The Times police are failing to respond to a spate of bikejackings in London's Regent's Park three bikes worth thousands of pounds were stolen It is surrounded by a once-peaceful perimeter road called the Outer Circle that has lately become a racetrack for cyclists life ought to be sweet for the thousands visiting London Zoo or taking their children to weekend junior football matches children and dogs scatter like victims of a mass shooting as pelotons of Lycra-clad cyclists rage through at speeds that would be illegal for cars ignoring lights and islands and hurling abuse at drivers trying to get in and out of their cars was crossing the road with her dog at 7am — exactly the time cycling clubs now say they need police protection — when Brian Fitzgerald ploughed into her at 29mph while doing timed laps with the Muswell Hill Peloton club and walked free because speed limits don't apply to bikes "It's bad enough that cyclists are protected by law when slaughtering pensioners but now they want a police escort while doing it as I've argued before about phone grabbers the Regent's Park bike-jackers are doing society a favour." The column follows London bikejackings returning to the spotlight following numerous incidents being reported in the first month of 2025 London cyclists who use the park's quiet roads for early morning training have reported feeling like "sitting ducks" the police's lack of action frustrating many The police action Coren referenced was in the form of one club who uses the park contacting the Regent's Park safer neighbourhood policing team to ask whether a car could patrol the area between 5.30am and 7am Adding to riders' disappointment in the police response they received the reply: "We understand your concern and frustration we are unable to change our working hours." The Met Police yesterday assured us it is able to "direct uniform and plain clothes patrols to target criminals at peak offending times" and a spokesperson insisted that the comment from the safer neighbourhood policing team did not paint the full picture One of the latest riders to be targeted was Bethan Lloyd-Glass who was attacked at around 5.45am on January 14 her Trek Émonda stolen by moped muggers who shouted 'give me your f***ing bike' and pushed her to the ground "I was on my way to the park when two men drove past me," she recalled "I thought it was quite ­unusual to see pillion riders at that time of the morning We stopped at a red light and the passenger got off the bike In a similar incident Patrick Conneely reported being threatened with a hammer after he turned around to try and escape "I was meeting some friends in the park and was a bit early so did a lap by myself," he explained "A moped pulled up with two men on and one started looking at the brand I knew I was in trouble so turned around and so did they "They told me to 'get off the f***ing bike' and pulled out a hammer Someone called the police and they were there in about five ­minutes They said it was the third or fourth call that morning said he initially had "sympathy" for the police investigating the bikejackings that have since become an increasingly common occurrence "The first few times it happened because the robbers wore balaclavas "But it keeps ­happening and there's no plan to do anything about it." > New figures reveal two bikejackings a day now taking place in London The high-value nature of bikes has made them a concerningly common target for criminals in recent years We've reported on numerous incidents involving professional riders club riders and businesses being targeted in increasingly organised break-ins as well as these frightening bikejacking incidents where riders have been robbed of their bikes during training rides The violent nature of the incidents targeting riders near Regent's Park has been particularly shocking, with victims threatened with knives and other weapons And as if to prove the point that these crimes are nothing new and have not been dealt with by the Metropolitan Police, it's a year this week since Regent's Park Cyclists, supported by British Cycling, Rapha, and Brompton, called on the Met to station more officers at the London crime hotspot in a bid to stem the seemingly constant flow of bikejackings Last year The Times compared the robberies to similar crimes committed by "Rolex ripper" gangs targeting high-value watches in London and reported that bikejacking victims had been told by the police that they believed the robberies are being carried out by an Albanian gang that is shipping the bikes to Russia where high-end bikes are difficult to obtain due to sanctions please consider subscribing to the site to support us directly As a subscriber you can read road.cc ad-free The revenue from adverts helps to fund our site then please consider subscribing to road.cc from as little as £1.99 Our mission is to bring you all the news that’s relevant to you as a cyclist Dan is the road.cc news editor and joined in 2020 having previously written about nearly every other sport under the sun for the Express and the weird and wonderful world of non-league football for The Non-League Paper. Dan has been at road.cc for four years and mainly writes news and tech articles as well as the occasional feature. He has hopefully kept you entertained on the live blog too Never fast enough to take things on the bike too seriously when he's not working you'll find him exploring the south of England by two wheels at a leisurely weekend pace or enjoying his favourite Scottish roads when visiting family Sometimes he'll even load up the bags and ride up the whole way Let's not forget that this is the same individual who wrote a column about how sexy his three-year-old daughter is as well as one quite literally laughing about the death from cancer of a journalist who had crossed swords with him Coren is commending criminals for their violent robberies That's quite a mental leap to be encouraging criminality Has anybody with access to the full article (I don't subscribe to its sewer tax) complained to 'I'PSO The mental gymnastics which must be necessary to allow Coren to decry cyclists for being intimidating while simultaneously supporting tooled-up youths riding on mopeds in the same areas and threatening people with violence.. that these attacks and armed robberies on defenceless or easy targets will actualy have an effect of encouraging people to ride in large groups it's about a culture of making 'provocative' arguments celebrating harm and violence to cyclists This crosses my mind in so many situations "what was their boss thinking...?" My dad worked in advertising through the 60s and 70s and very much liked Alan Coren In fact my dad's son thinks Alan Coren's son is a bit of a c**t Coren is a charmless oafish bell end and always has been cyclists are protected by law when slaughtering pensioners I'm not sure that statement is quite correct…  Comic hyperbole, innit?  Like "what's smug and deserves to be decapitated?" Frankly anyone objecting can suck it up with their confected outrage They're just a conchie pinko loony leftie snowflake woke enemy of free speech The man who blamed Jaguar for his electric iPace running out of charge at the end of a long journey despite presumably driving past a number of perfectly good charging points although I now feel a bit guilty about abusing toads by association Surely he works for the Mail and the Telegraph sometimes however this link should allow you to  view it https://www.thetimes.com/article/8ccf3e81-9f9c-4d2e-a438-c8d9dd3c9124?sh... Though there were some comments defending the majority of cyclists and pointing out that the vast majority of pedestrian KSIs are caused by drivers and one person asked GC if it would be similar to someone threatening a person wearing a silly small hat with a hammer As the late great Linda Smith said (about someone else though she most definitely would have said it about Coren too) "I don't think they should be given the oxygen of publicity In fact I don't think they should be given the oxygen of oxygen." Yet another data point, as if it were needed that Giles Coren is a worthless little shit Nice to have proof that someone you always thought to be a twat Also nice to read that 'He drives a Jaguar I-Pace Lycra-clad cyclists rage through screaming vile four-letter warnings .. Is this the same Giles Coren who wrote an article for The Spectator in 2008 headed "Potty mouthed and Proud: Swearing and shouting are underrated Four-letter words can be immensely satisfying and extraordinarily effective" Perhaps somebody also needs to explain to the pathetic nepo baby that no traffic has to stop for crossing islands that don't have zebra crossings (none of the ones on the Outer Circle do) and indeed it's dangerous to do so because it raises the risk of drivers/cyclists behind who aren't expecting you to slow or stop crashing into you In case anyone is unfamiliar with Coren's work a sample of the sort of thing he tweets: ""Next door have bought their 12-year-old son a drum kit Another occasion when he covered himself in glory was when the journalist Dawn Foster died aged 34 he tweeted: "You can fuck off to hell now where you belong HA HA HA HA HA HA." Just a couple of things to bear in mind when considering his outrage at cyclists shouting naughty words This should be called out for what it is: Hate speech If there was a spate of violent attacks on newspaper columnists would I be allowed to write a piece for road.cc advocating violence against newspaper columnists I had a run in with his father in 1975; he was reckoned to be one of the sharpest wits in the country at the time After a business lunch (Piss-up in Fleet Street) he turned up at my place of work (a Bank) and turned the full force of his charms on me a 17 year old kid who was attempting to fix the cash point machine that had gone wrong He had an audience of customers and clearly loved it He was a bully and ***t that day; I'm guessing the apple doesn't fall far from the tree Victoria always comes across as a very nice person also his immortal line that started Dr No Will See You Now his imagining of a seventy-year-old James Bond: "Bond tensed in the darkness and reached for his teeth." Clearly two main differences between father and son Giles is a dick all the time (I've never met him but I have three friends in journalism who have and they all say he's one of the most bumptious "don't you know who I am" characters one could imagine) and Alan had talent in spades whereas Giles hasn't an ounce of it road.cc's audience Report an advert on road.cc Privacy policy Subscribe All material © Farrelly Atkinson (F-At) Limited, Unit 7b Green Park Station BA11JB. Tel 01225 588855. © 2008–present unless otherwise stated. Terms and conditions of use Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker It's the end of an era for Toronto's Regent Park neighbourhood as the final blocks constructed in the late 1940s for what was Canada's largest and most notorious social housing project are now being demolished Originally built in 1948 during a period of postwar optimism and a pressing need for housing the area subsequently grew notorious for crime The urban planning policies that shaped Regent Park have since fallen out of favour and the area has been undergoing full-scale redevelopment for nearly two decades — ripping out dilapidated old apartment blocks and rebuilding the community using a mixed-income model With three phases of the community fully realized, work is now getting started to pave the way for the final blocks of Regent Park's multi-decade reconstruction The initial phases began in 2005 as a partnership between developer The Daniels Corporation and Toronto Community Housing Corporation (TCHC) will be a partnership between TCHC and private developer Tridel which outbid Daniels for the rights to develop the final portions of the lucrative project Thirteen new buildings as tall as 39 storeys will be constructed in the fourth and fifth phases of the long-term revitalization that has been reshaping the area for almost twenty years Here's what the next phase of Toronto's Regent Park redevelopment looks like https://t.co/pXDpl2kqjx #Toronto #RegentPark Before these new condominium and affordable housing buildings can be constructed crews must first clear away the final blocks of the original Regent Park housing project which was constructed over three-quarters of a century earlier The last of the area's storied blocks of brick apartment blocks marked by addresses stencilled in paint are now coming down in an area bounded by Gerrard Street East and crews have made quick work taking the first bites out of the old apartment blocks Photos of the site captured this week reveal that structural teardown is well underway on the first of the mid-rises Structural demolition is proceeding at a quick pace Other buildings in the area have since been boarded up prepping the structures for teardown in the coming days or weeks Once the site has been cleared of these buildings the last traces of Toronto's original Regent Park community will be relegated to the history books was put on the market two years ago for £250m A 40-bedroom mansion inside Regent’s Park formerly owned by the Saudi royal family has been sold for about £139m in one of London’s biggest ever property sales The Holme, a 2,694 sq metre (29,000 sq ft) residence in 1.6 hectares (4 acres) of gardens, sits next to the park’s boating lake close to London zoo and the US ambassador’s residence, Winfield House. It was put on the market nearly two years ago with agents reportedly seeking offers as high as £250m The mansion has been sold to a UK subsidiary of Zedra a corporate services firm that advises and manages investments for wealthy people the identity of the buyer remains a mystery Previously owned by Prince Khaled bin Sultan al-Saud, a member of the Saudi royal family, the property has now reportedly been sold for £138.9m, significantly below sales estimates made when it went on the market in March 2023 The true identity of the Holme’s new owner is unknown, despite requirements for offshore companies with UK properties to declare their ultimate owners. Photograph: Greg Balfour Evans/AlamyBuilt in 1818 the Holme had been bought on behalf of Prince Khaled and his family in 1991 but was put up for sale when a loan secured against the property expired The company which is registered as the new owner of the Holme is controlled by a Zedra entity based in Luxembourg This means the true identity of the residence’s new owner is unknown, despite requirements for offshore companies with UK properties to declare their ultimate owners A register of overseas entities was brought in by the previous government to improve transparency about offshore property ownership although some companies with UK property obscure their beneficial ownership because they are controlled by trusts based offshore Free daily newsletterGet set for the working day – we'll point you to all the business news and analysis you need every morning The Holme – whose name derives from a Saxon word referring to a small island or elevated piece of land in water or a river – is ultimately owned by the crown estate, an ancient portfolio of land and property across England and Wales belonging to the monarch yet has been made available to buy on a long lease The property was called “the ultimate desirable residence” by the BBC when it went on the market for £30m in 1988 when it was described as “possibly the world’s most expensive home” © 2025 Country & Town House.All rights reserved The Grade I listed property was designed by John Nash From grand townhouses to homes inside landmarks London certainly has its fair share of historic properties but this Grade I listed Regent’s Park mansion boasts a particularly hefty price tag If the majestic façade of this London mansion looks familiar it’s all thanks to its designer: John Nash As one of the most esteemed British architects of the Georgian and Regency eras from Marble Arch to Buckingham Palace – but he also designed plenty of incredible homes United Kingdom Sotheby’s International Realty Standing proudly behind a large carriage drive (which happens to fit up to eight cars) this Regent’s Park mansion is certainly incredible there’s more than 8,000 square feet of space to explore including seven bedrooms and five bathrooms While the entrance hall is complete with soaring ceilings and parquet floors the drawing room is the real star of the show: expect a hand-carved marble fireplace and floor-to-ceiling windows at either end of the enormous space study and powder room make up the rest of the ground floor while the lower level is occupied by a cavernous kitchen/breakfast room as well as a gym As you might expect from a home listed for £20 million the property even boasts a separate two-bedroom mews house which sits above a double garage at the end of the garden.) guests will be spoilt for choice when it comes to bedrooms: there are seven across the first and second floors The principal suite features a sleek dressing room and a large bathroom with a double vanity unit just a stone’s throw from Marylebone and the West End this really is a London gem – with a dazzling price to match Gloucester Gate is available through United Kingdom Sotheby’s International Realty. For more information, visit sothebysrealty.co.uk Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Subscribe to Country & Town House in print or the app to make sure you get the very best of property Country & Town House is an introducer appointed representative of Wealthify Limited which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority Country & Town House acts as an introducer appointed representative for the purpose of promoting Wealthify products and introducing customers to Wealthify Growing numbers of cyclists are now avoiding Regent’s Park for fear of falling prey to the moped muggers News | Crime Get our award-winning daily news email featuring exclusive stories I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice I just went completely blank,” says Bethan Lloyd Glass as she recalls the terrifying moment she was pushed off her £8,200 bike by moped-driving muggers The Pilates teacher was meeting up with other cyclists for a ride around Regent’s Park one morning in January when she became the latest victim of a crime scourge that has struck fear into the heart of London’s cycling community “It was a motorbike with a passenger on the back and as soon as they passed me I realised this was not good so I stopped a few metres back,” says the 52-year-old “I saw the bloke on the back of the bike turn around and look at me and then he said something to the rider and I just thought ‘oh this is it’ “He came over and he said give me your f***ng bike and then he pushed me off “I remember just sort of scrabbling around and then I saw my bike he had it over his shoulder and just disappeared off down the road.” Ms Lloyd Glass is one of a growing number of Regent’s Park cyclists who have been picked off by masked robbers in recent months This week cyclist Patrick Conneely told how he was forced off his £4,200 bike by a hammer-wielding man. Footage shows him being pursued and cornered by two men on a moped while riding on the outer circle of the park which is regularly used by more than 30 cycling clubs Mr Conneely stood between the men and the bike but one of the pair quickly grabbed a hammer and swung at the cyclist but the two men quickly sped off with his bike For years Regent’s Park has been enjoyed by thousands of cycling enthusiasts who have taken advantage of the fact it is closed to traffic between 5.45am and 7am But the lack of cars has also made the royal park a target for moped muggers who lie in wait - often armed with knives - ready to prey on lycra-clad cyclists who race their high-end bikes around the outer road Police figures clearly suggest the number of bike-jackings has been rising. 1,061 thefts and robberies were recorded by the Met in the 12 months to January 2025 - a rise of more than a third in two years However limits on the number of police available to carry out early-morning patrols have led cyclists to complain they feel like “sitting ducks” Cycling group leaders told The Standard many now feel the risk of being attacked is simply too great and are avoiding the park altogether Others are altering their routes to avoid being singled out and have started pairing up to increase their safety in numbers Ms Lloyd Glass says she has little hope of ever getting her top-of-the-range Trek Émonda bike back I have for years and it brings me a lot of joy and happiness but people are terrified now and you can see people dropping off and not coming to the park anymore which is sad.” said the attacks have had a “massive impact” on the biking community He said a typical morning used to see around 15 cyclists riding in the mornings however the number has now dropped to just three Shocking moment hammer-wielding thief forces cyclist off £4,200 bike in Regent's Park Mugger threatens to stab cyclist then steals bike in Regent's Park The rampant bike-jacking gangs terrorising London’s parks Commenting on the response from the Met’s Parks Police Unit he said: “They work to a fairly set schedule and don’t appear to have much flexibility when it comes to the park and what they can do.” He added: “It’s really impacted an important part of the Regent’s Park community One of the principal reasons for it is for sport and recreation “It’s a massive lifeline to people to come here in a morning and exercise in safety and that feels like its been taken away from us.” More than 30 clubs who meet in Regent’s Park before it opens to cars in the morning have asked for greater police protection has been cycling around Regent’s Park for 10 years and said he now feels vulnerable in the city for the first time in his life “The feeling of being vulnerable is not something I’m used to as a man in the city It’s obviously a lot worse for women and female members of my club have stopped coming which is a shame.” Mr Lockwood has heard reports of cyclists being threatened with knives and brutally kicked and punched to the ground I’ve changed my route to come to the park but then on the new route They’re trying to coordinate and come in a group but then there are times even in groups of two or three where they’ve still been attacked the incidents Mr Lockwood had heard about were taking place at dawn or dusk but there have been reports of attacks taking place in broad daylight where to go and they are targeting more valuable bikes I don’t know if it’s coordinated but they’re not coming and taking the first bike they see.” Mr Lockwood has called on Met Police to step up their efforts to bring these thieves to justice but they’ve got a lot to do and what we don’t seem to have any sense of is that they are investigating and following up and trying to find where these bikes are going to,” he said a member of Cycle Club London for four years said the recent surge in thefts has forced her to change the way she cycles “Especially for a woman riding into the park it’s really scary and it has put me off quite a lot this morning it’s brighter and so I’ve felt safer.” said one cyclist was accosted and threatened with knives last year and has yet to return to the group’s morning rides but the fact these guys had knives and frightened the life out of him.” said: “We have been working hard to curb bike thefts in and around Regent’s Park including patrolling hotspot locations we have stood up additional plain clothes and uniform officers especially at night and before the park officially opens in the early hours of the morning and given the violence used in these attacks we will continue to ensure that we do all we can to put a stop to these crimes.” VE Day 2025 fashion: best looks from the day VE Day 2025 fashion: Princess of Wales to Lady Victoria Starmer Prince Louis steals the show at VE Day parade as he keeps dad William looking sharp and mimics brother George Prince Louis steals show with sweet antics at VE parade Ukraine 'launches stunning Kursk offensive' in major 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comedy Shucked from 10 May to 14 June 2025. The show, about a beleaguered, corn-obsessed town, has also revealed a raft of lead casting and creatives. Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Dream Ballets: A Triple Bill will run from 19 to 22 June 2025 featuring re-imagined dream ballets from Allegro with new arrangements by Simon Hale and live accompaniment by Sinfonia Smith Square sound by Nick Lidster and costumes by Yann Seabra The season continues with a stage adaptation of Malorie Blackman’s novel Noughts and Crosses adapted by Dominic Cooke and directed by Tinuke Craig The creative team includes RC Annie (fight directors) Ingrid Mackinnon (movement and intimacy director) Jacob Sparrow (casting director) and DJ Walde (composer) Lerner and Loewe’s classic musical Brigadoon will follow from 2 August to 20 September 2025, in a new adaptation by Rona Munro, directed and choreographed by McOnie. Initial casting has also been revealed, alongside further creatives. runs during the daytime from 15 August to 7 September 2025 developed and directed by Emily Lim with co-direction and puppetry design by Toby Olié The 2025 season also includes four Open Air Theatre Festivals will offer early-career musical theatre choreographers a paid residency McOnie said today: “After what has without doubt been one of the most thrilling incubation periods of my creative career I am so proud of the season we are now able to announce Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre offers its own unique opportunity to engage with stories under a shared sky and my ambition is to honour that legacy as we move into this new artistic chapter “Every member of the Regent’s Park team and the many artists that are coming together to share their imaginations with us at the centre of their process and it’s an honour to work alongside them in delivering my debut season for this much-loved venue.” Priority booking for the  season opens at 12pm today with public booking opening at 11am on Thursday 6 February 2025 Get the best deals and latest updates on theatre and shows by signing up for WhatsOnStage newsletter today US musical will be followed by Rodgers and Hammerstein dream ballets Malorie Blackman’s Noughts & Crosses and Brigadoon Drew McOnie’s inaugural season as artistic director of Regent’s Park Open Air theatre will open with a hit US musical about corn Shucked will have its UK premiere this summer on the outdoor stage in London whose verdant surroundings should suit a rural comedy set in the corn town of Cob County Shane McAnally and Robert Horn’s musical about the fight to overcome failing crops was nominated for nine Tony awards in 2023 will star Ben Joyce whose previous roles include Marty McFly in Back to the Future: The Musical will reimagine the dream ballets from the duo’s musicals Allegro McOnie, who took over at the 1,240-seat theatre after Tim Sheader left to run the Donmar Warehouse said the outdoor stage offers “a unique opportunity to engage with stories under a shared sky” said he was “particularly thrilled that we have been able to continue our commitment to £15 tickets” 36,000 seats will be available at that price An "open dialogue" between Strava and the Royal Parks charity that runs London green spaces Richmond Park and Regent's Park has seen the ride-sharing app ultimately reject calls to remove cycling segments in the parks It is the latest chapter in the long-running and ongoing story about cycling in the Royal Parks whose Richmond Park and Regent's Park green spaces are popular with the capital's cyclists and attract a large number of two-wheeled visitors throughout the year However, the Royal Parks has raised safety concerns following a May inquest into the death of a pedestrian who was hit by a cyclist riding laps of Regent's Park back in 2022 the charity has been outspoken about cyclists riding "at excessive speeds" and causing crashes subsequently reviewing its cycling policies and cancelling early-morning time trials and the London Duathlon — as well as more recently calling for government to pass new laws so cyclists can be prosecuted for exceeding 20mph speed limits in the parks It is to that context that the latest Royal Parks cycling story emerged in the Telegraph this weekend the newspaper having published multiple previous articles on this year's events > Press regulator rules Telegraph breached Editors' Code with inaccurate claim cyclists hit 52mph chasing London Strava segments The latest update is that Strava is not removing segments from Regent's Park and Richmond Park the ride-sharing app rejecting the Royal Parks' claim that they encourage cyclists to ride dangerously and as fast as possible a Strava spokesperson pointed out that there has been an "open dialogue" with the Royal Parks and "they have directly acknowledged that Strava is not the root cause of the issues" "We have also shared with them how to mark a segment as hazardous which remains the most effective tool for flagging safety concerns," the spokesperson added the Royal Parks reportedly asked Strava to prevent segments in the parks as it creates a "competitive element to those seeking to better their last lap or segment" Strava rejected this and said removing segments "would not accomplish" the Royal Parks' "intent to reduce cycling competition" "Strava does not remove segments created by the community as to do so would destroy their efforts and go against our goal to inspire the community to be active while remaining safe," the email response reportedly said Strava also explained how "hazardous" segments could be flagged to "warn users of risks" and "remove the element of competition" said: "Royal Parks themselves are owned by the sovereign in right of the Crown and none of the roads or footpaths is a public highway It is the considered view of the charity as land manager that the cycling segments on the Strava app are encouraging significant numbers of sports cyclists to compete with each other and is thus encouraging them to cycle at excessive speed which endangers other parks users The charity "instructs" Strava to remove all segments as it is "unreasonable" for them to "flag probably hundreds of segments on your app" Its lawyers are writing to Strava's chief executive Michael Martin Media and political discussion around cycling in the Royal Parks began back in May following the widely reported inquest into the death of elderly pedestrian Hilda Griffiths who died in hospital in 2022 from injuries sustained two months earlier in a collision involving a cyclist riding laps of Regent's Park as part of a group ride travelling at between 25 and 29mph commented that Strava had "shown contempt by ignoring to remove the parks from their app" He told the Telegraph: "I think the competitive nature Strava creates breeds an attitude of entitlement among some cyclists especially in Regent's Park where people compete for faster lap times The repetition of doing laps breeds a familiarity that then breeds contempt for anyone who dares to get in the way of some cyclists "Strava has shown similar contempt to Royal Parks by ignoring their requests to remove the parks from their app." In May, Strava was asked to remove the lap of Regent's Park segment from its app by the Royal Parks. The tech company urged users to "prioritise everyone's safety" and pointed out that "hazardous" segments can be flagged We are aware of the tragic cycling incident which occurred in London's Regent's Park in June 2022 and our condolences go to the victim's family safety of our active community and those around them is a priority and we have community standards that note that 'sports happen in dynamic environments that we share with motorists Strava expects those in our community to 'prioritise everyone's safety and enjoyment of our shared resources and respect the law' The behaviours related to this incident violate Strava's 'community standards' we received a request from Royal Parks to discuss the cycling route segment where the incident occurred The ability to flag a cycling route segment as hazardous already exists in Strava Anyone can report a segment that they would deem as hazardous achievements are not awarded for that segment and leaderboards are disabled Any Strava community member who cycles on that same route segment will receive a warning of the hazards on that segment At the end of that week Strava segments were further thrust into the spotlight when a bizarre piece made it onto the Telegraph's front page the reporters responsible told "check your research" after claiming cyclists are hitting 52mph chasing London Strava segments.. despite that being faster than Olympic track cyclists In August, the press regulator IPSO ruled that the Telegraph breached its Editors' Code with the inaccurate piece and that "further steps should have been taken to either verify the figure – for instance by contacting Strava – or to appropriately distinguish it as an unverified figure" > "Mums, dads, sons and daughters being labelled as killers. It’s just got to stop": Chris Boardman comments on Telegraph '52mph in a 20mph zone' article as it emerges co-author is former BBC fact-checker Last month, a column titled 'Let's get tough on the scourge of rogue cyclists' appeared in the newspaper, accompanied with a blurred picture of cyclists that attracted accusations of manipulating photos of "law-abiding people exercising" The Royal Parks' interest in cycling in its parks has continued throughout the second half of 2024, the charity recently asking the Labour government to pass new laws to "set speed limits for cyclists" in its parks and for riders above 20mph limit to be prosecuted Discussion around speed limits in the Royal Parks, notably Richmond Park, has been long running. Despite initially suggesting speed limits did apply to cyclists, in 2021 it was confirmed that the park's speed limits (which range from 5mph to 20mph) do not apply to cyclists Then, in the summer of 2022, The Royal Parks said that even if the speed limits do not apply to cyclists, riders would still have action taken if they ride "recklessly" In July, we reported that a group claiming to represent cyclists who use the park (Richmond Park Cyclists) had clashed with the charity over its speed limit advice for riders using the park This summer's Richmond Park Time Trials were also cancelled by The Royal Parks Organised by the London Dynamo cycling club and first run in 2009 they were due to take place on 23 June and 7 July this year – and had been praised for their inclusivity and for providing a gateway into the sport enabling beginners to compete on road bikes and on almost traffic-free roads due to their 6am starts However, the Royal Parks cancelled this summer's events over fears riders would break the park's 20mph speed limit a decision which left organisers "fuming" and arguing the decision had been clouded by "very irresponsible journalism" and that the alternative is "busy roads and fast-moving cars" "Following several cycling-related incidents, it is our duty to take action to minimise the risk of accidents and our priority to ensure the safety of all cyclists together with other visitors," Richmond Park's manager said. September's London Duathlon in the park was subsequently also cancelled > Telegraph publishes "dossier of collision data" involving "rogue cyclists" in London parks, as Royal Parks continues campaign for new laws to prosecute 'speeding' cyclists The Royal Parks has received plenty of criticism over the years for its approach to improving road safety in its parks including the London Cycling Campaign (LCC) have repeatedly asked why through-traffic is still allowed to use Richmond Park as a shortcut the campaign calling the cancellation of well-organised events "weak" while "daily rat-runs" continue While some of Richmond Park's roads are closed to motor traffic on weekends which the Royal Parks proudly calls an "extraordinary landscape" that is also London's largest Site of Special Scientific Interest and a National Nature Reserve is used as a cut-through for motorists driving between Kingston upon Thames [Queue for parking on a sunny summer weekend in Richmond Park] The LCC has campaigned for the park to be closed to through-traffic for years arguing it would improve road safety and make them "far better for people walking Specialist cycling insurance provider ETA Services Ltd recently called it an "ongoing embarrassment" that the Royal Parks "allows this nature reserve to be used as a rat-run" the comments coming in response to the incident below The Met was stopping and warning/prosecuting speeding cyclists under the RP Regs but the RP insisted that (despite the opinions of the Met's legal counsels) that speed limits did not apply to cyclists So they had the law and the ability to enforce it that mainly being tax avoidance and big oil cyclists and protectors of values all get stick from them must be a lot of fun for cyclists in the parks Removing Strava segments won't impact on people trying to achieve a PB I know of one rider that was seriously injured trying for a lap PB on a TT bike He collided with another cyclist on a roundabout where the other cyclist had right of way You would hope common sense and self preservation would come into play TTs can be dangerous regardless of the location people are capable of behaving like dickheads regardless of their mode of transport The Royal Parks' behaviour towards cyclists suggests that their recreational use of these spaces is not welcome Just add a new bylaw limiting cyclists to 20 mph in the Royal Parks and use average speed cameras to more effectively regulate the speed of drivers and cyclists alike My experience crossing as a pedestrian from the park to the cafe/toilets is that motorists are more likely to slow to a stop and wave you across than 'serious' cyclists Arrogant cyclists are much less dangerous than arrogant drivers but they can be just as unwilling to share space with lesser mortals The issue you highlight is one with people a small % of the people will essentially be d1ckh3ads The issue is that cyclists tend to be an annoyance the ones in cars are the reason ham gate was obliterated earlier in the year and why half of regent's parks lamp posts have been knocked down and rebuilt bikes don't come with speedos or numberplates 20mph is about as fast as I get on the flat on my bike and about as slow as I go in the car on a clear road It's no effort for me to slow and stop for a pedestrian when I'm driving but a huge effort for me to do that on my bike That's leaving aside the desire to put in an effort to demonstrate to myself that my fitness is improving and go all out to beat my previous time to have that effort wasted because somebody can't wait two seconds for me to pass So how would you impose speed limits on a form of transport that doesn't have (or at least doesn't legally have to have) a speedometer and how would an average speed camera have any applicability to a form of transport that doesn't carry registration numbers Is it "if they're going as fast as a car that's too fast" and "tabards" Irrespective of the fact that bikes don't have licence plates or other means of identification Richmond Park isn't flat and cyclists can't just use an accelerator to smooth out their speed on an uphill section Most will stay easily within the 20mph average whilst cycling at 'dangerous speeds' on the flats The old heads in The Royal Parks will be fuming Royal Parks are nothing but a bunch of middle and upper class nimbys that loath cyclists and love drivers and SUV's The only way cars will be banned in the park is if cyclists are banned too Which is why they are kicking up a fuss about Regents Park Their reaction to that incident makes no sense at all when drivers have hurt people with their cars in Richmond Park and even destroyed a 100+ year old gate (Ham Gate) They'll ban cars when they can get away with banning cyclists could we remove motor vehicles from these parks the simplest and best solution - but almost impossible to implement Tells you all you need to know about Royal Parks Search More results... The Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre in London has announced full casting for its forthcoming production of hit Broadway musical comedy Shucked Shucked is playing the Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre as part of its summer 2025 season They will be joined by Jonathan Andrew Hume (The Lion King) as Grandpa Jonathan recently starred as Nicely Nicely Johnson in the Bridge Theatre’s production of Guys & Dolls His other credits include Come From Away and The Lion King The Ensemble in the show will feature Taila Halford and Toyan Thomas-Browne; and the Swings are Jed Berry Last night (10 February 2025), Georgina Onuorah, who plays Lulu in the show, performed “Independently Owned’ from Shucked at the Whatsonstage Awards 2025 joining Jack O’Brien are: Lucy Adams (Associate Lighting Designer); Myles Brown (Associate Choreographer); Nathanael Campbell (Associate Director); Ben Davies (Associate Set Designer); Aundrea Fudge (Voice & Dialect Coach); Jill Green CDG (Casting Director); Tilly Grimes (Costume Designer); Carol Hancock (UK Wigs Hair & Makeup Designer & Supervisor); Jason Howland (Music Supervisor The country music musical has songs by Nashville-based composers Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally when the corn that protects their small community starts to die But who will dare to venture beyond the borders of Cob County Shucked played at the Nederlander Theater in New York from March 2023 to January 2024 who won a Tony Award for their performance in the show starring Danielle Fiamanya & Louis Gaunt Last year’s musical at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre was Jordan Fein’s new production of classic Broadway musical Fiddler on the Roof and is transferring to London’s Barbican Theatre this summer Shucked is playing Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre from 10 May to 14 June 2025 More about Shucked tickets at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre in London Regent's Park Open Air Theatre, London Comments and reviews are subject to our participation guidelines policy, which can be viewed here Our policy is for readers to use their REAL NAMES when commenting Regent's Park Open Air Theatre, London Sign-up for Offers Shows | Offers | Musicals | News Please note: All tickets are subject to availability. Ticketing powered by members of the Society of Ticket Agents and Retailers [Read more] Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy | Cookies Policy Contact us on: 01 564 7963 / 01 564 7964 Online queries digital@thegloss.ie Print queries letters@thegloss.ie Home | Interiors | See Inside The Elegantly Designed Chester Terrace on Regent’s Park by Chester Terrace has perhaps the most beautiful of all the crisp stucco façades that surround London’s Regent’s Park the wonderful green expanse laid out by John Nash and the Prince Regent as the centrepiece of their ‘Metropolitan Improvements’ in the early 19th century Nash was the most renowned of the Regency architects he dashed off remarkable schemes for huge palace-fronted terraces It was a vision of fluidity and complexity announced by two Corinthian triumphal arches at either end has always struck me as the finest of these palace fronts was asked by friends to help with the restoration of one of the townhouses recently inherited from a revered grandmother with Peebles’ classical mural contrasting beautifully with the marble-topped Saarinen table and 1960s Danish dining chairs had considerable style – the sort of place that in one sense you could happily just move into and some terrible things had happened here since the building was bombed and largely gutted during the Blitz wanted to live in a way that was slightly different from Granny’s creating new bathrooms and children’s bedrooms making a new roof garden with astonishing views above the treetops It was the sort of invigorating restoration that we love to carry out Rupert working also with our decoration studio to provide help with colours and furnishings Nash’s huge floor-toceiling windows overlook Regent’s Park The sofa is upholstered in a yellow linen by Prelle and the curtains are in Red Oak Stripe by Michael S Smith The abstract painting over the fireplace is by Albert Irvin The Georgian mantelpiece was installed in the 1960s Old pictures and furniture have found new places; the architecture is completely revived New cornices and joinery have been detailed with the fine early 19th-century quality that is perhaps the hallmark of Rupert’s aesthetic; modern services and plumbing introduced in a completely seamless and delicate way; and the whole house redecorated in glowing with cabinets in Minster Green by Farrow & Ball The hallway doors are painted a delicate Wedgwood blue with the carved ovolo mouldings picked out in crisp white The guest bedroom walls are lined in a brown hessian wallpaper and the simple cotton ticking curtains are by Ian Mankin A 1960s painting by Spanish artist Eduardo Arroyo campaign chair and Egyptian bust are an eclectic mix of things that brings a vibrant personality to this corner of the house filled with the sounds of young feet tearing up and down the slender neoclassical staircase from basement to attic bedrooms with the dreamlike park and the zoo on the doorstep: a townhouse from a storybook with a glazed box that slides back above the staircase Stripy deckchairs make this a happy place to spend the day and evening An English Vision: Traditional Architecture and Decoration for Today glossy content of our large-format magazine in a neater style delivered to your door Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre has announced casting for its new production of Noughts and Crosses based on Malorie Blackman’s novel and adapted for the stage by Dominic Cooke two childhood friends living on opposite sides of a segregated society is admitted to Sephy’s prestigious Cross school The production explores whether their bond can survive in a world driven by division and fear Noughts and Crosses is directed by Tinuke Craig The creative team also features RC Annie as fight directors Ingrid Mackinnon as movement and intimacy director Colin Richmond as set and costume designer Starring will be Corinna Brown as Sephy and Noah Valentine as Callum They’ll be joined by Alec Boaden (Jude) Eddie Elliott (Mr Corsa and Collins and Jack) Helena Pipe (Reporter and Kelanie and Joannie) Craig said: “I’m so excited to be working with this wonderful cast on this deeply loved story The company is a thrilling mix of new graduates seasoned theatre performers and accomplished television actors making their stage debut and each actor is bringing their own unique perspective and playful energy to Malorie Blackman and Dominic Cooke’s characters The production will run from Saturday 28 June to Saturday 26 July 2025 with a press night on Tuesday 8 July at 7.45pm The pair of Tony Award nominees performed a selection of numbers Get the best deals and latest updates on theatre and shows by signing up for WhatsOnStage newsletter today!