The Green Party is celebrating yesterday’s Gloucestershire County Council results The party has more than doubled to nine (from the previous four) following the elections on May 1st said: “These fabulous results are a sign of increasing disillusionment with the two main parties and a growing interest in the Green ethos of social and environmental justice and hard-working local activism The Greens offer real hope and real change and that’s a message that resonated with the electorate She added: “With this larger Green group we will have greater influence on decision making in our own right.” Re-elected County Councillor for Minchinhampton said: “We are absolutely delighted to get so many of our target candidates elected and to hit our target of doubling the size of the Green group on GCC “We have taken three seats from Labour as well as the new seat of Haresfield and Upton St Chloe Turner added: “The icing on the cake was the election of Cate James-Hodges to the Stroud Central seat of Stroud Central on Stroud District Council and her election this year is testament to the voters of Stroud wanting a dynamic Beki Hoyland (Forest of Dean: Blakeney and Bream) Gary Luff (Stroud: Bisley & Painswick) Natalie Rothwell-Warn (Stroud: Stroud Central) John Patient (Stroud: Haresfield & Upton) Ian Alexander Cameron (Prestbury and Swindon Village) Cate James Hodges (Stroud: Stroud Central Stroud District Council by-election) To contact the Stroud Times team, please visit our contact page to find the appropriate email address or send us your story via email on news@stroudtimes.com Website built and managed by Hewlett Photography & Design Home > News By Sarah Wood | 28th April 2025 A community benefit society has made a bid to buy fields in Stroud on behalf of Rodborough Fields and Frome Banks Preservation Group has made the bid for a community buy-out of the fields bordering the south bank of the River Frome wildlife-rich and uncontaminated fields close to the centre of Stroud to secure them for the community permanently Rodborough Fields and Frome Banks Preservation Group launched the Buy Rodborough Fields campaign in March appealing to the public to pledge what they could donate The campaign has been supported by Stroud Valleys Project Rodborough Parish Council and the National Trust The group's initial priorities for Rodborough Fields and Frome Banks are: • Maintaining and enhancing community access with the pastureland returning to meadows rich in flowers and insects which is likely to involve conservation grazing with a small herd of cattle • Ensuring the Frome Banks woods and riverbank are well maintained • Using the meadows and riverbanks for education and volunteering • Exploring options like a community orchard a spring fed pond and a circular walking route • Securing grants to enable the land to continue to be managed for the benefit of nature and the local community said: "After many years of uncertainty over the future of this precious green 'finger' that stretches into the heart of Stroud we have an opportunity to buy the fields for the Rodborough and Stroud communities we will be continuing the work of the late Frank Parry who for decades farmed the land in an environmentally sensitive way "The land on the opposite side of the River Frome is owned and managed by Stroud Valleys Project as a nature reserve and they are also a keen supporter of the bid." said: "Join us in this once in a lifetime chance to secure these beautiful fields for the whole community." 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For more information on cookies and how to block them, visit https://ico.org.uk/for-the-public/online/cookies/ Jump to: Restaurants  |  Cafés  |  Pubs and bars  |  Takeaways and bakeries  |  Map From hole-in-the-wall naan shops to natural wine bistros A newcomer that’s already made quite a stir this Vietnamese cafe right behind Finsbury Park station serves up exactly what the name suggests - boba teas and baguettes (aka banh mi) They also do a nice line in spring and summer rolls There aren’t all that many places serving up Uyghur food in London (and for that matter the UK) making Dilara a place of pilgrimage for anyone who wants to try it Specialities include amazing hand-pulled noodles (the beef is a must if you’re a meat-eater) and they also do a range of Turkish dishes too have transformed an old fish and chip shop into a Spanish-style seafood bar That means there are plenty of seafood tapas and small plates on offer like their deep-fried deviled crab Giacco's comes from a team with a strong background in hospitality and wine and this is their Italian-accented wine bar in Highbury their own small-batch gelato and a focus on Italian wines This much-beloved Finsbury Park spot serves up a menu of Korean and Japanese favourites so you’ll find bulgogi alongside sashimi and kimchi along with nasu dengaku The set menus are a particular steal for food of this quality A personal favourite of the Hot Dinners team this ocakbasi restaurant on Blackstock Road has been turning out great Turkish food for years The chicken shish never disappoints and there’s something about the way their bread soaks up all the meat juices that just finishes us Tenmaru has been quietly carving a reputation for itself as a place for good ramen Their chicken-based ramen broth particularly makes them stand out from the crowd They also do a nice line in izakaya style snackage too Although it’s probably most often used as a takeaway this branch of the Yard Sale pizza group does have room for 20 folk to dine in Enjoy regular pizzas like their TSB (Tenderstem broccoli with Parmesan and pine nuts) along with inventive specials There is cutthroat competition in this part of the world when it comes to great kebabs so the fact that Petek is so often namechecked is worthy of note Expect generous portions of the Turkish food Not to be confused with Shop Cuvee or Cave Cuvee this is the original opening from the team who brought their enthusiasm for natural wine to the Highbury/Finsbury Park borders Dishes change regularly but might include treats like a very good pate en croute or asparagus cassoulet Neapolitan owner Paola is one of the friendliest folk in Finsbury Park and takes inspiration from her homeland for the dishes and wine list here Food is homely but delicious and the welcome is big on Italian warmth With a huge garden that looks right over Finsbury Park this Turkish cafe is the perfect pitstop if you’ve just done Park Run and need reviving And when the Park View breakfast also includes lamb chops why would you want to be anywhere else great coffee or a seasonally inspired bottled cocktail Fink's is the place for you Currently operating as takeaway only it also sells a curated selection of fresh and cupboard provisions along with interesting wines and spirits Serving coffee from Dark Arts and a wide range of top sarnies and pastries this Stroud Green cafe is extremely popular - good luck getting a table out in the garden on sunny days They’ve now extended their hours to offer an interesting plant-focused menu in the evenings at weekends too this indie cafe is all about supporting those producing the best British food and drink Their full English breakfasts are legendary and they do a nice line in bread and pastries too At the back is a surprisingly capacious back garden complete with Anderson shelter One of the first places to open by the new look Finsbury Park station this cafe and patisserie is great for baguettes and cakes but it’s their pasties which have utterly stolen our hearts Owner Dahmane Ladjassa trained as a pastry chef in Paris and is now committed to winning over North Londoners with his baked goods The first time someone sees the garden at this rambling Irish/Thai pub in the back streets of Finsbury Park they’re always taken aback like a crazed boozy treehouse the pub features all manner of nooks and crannies to drink in The Guinness is good and the Thai menu always goes down a treat Busy - as you’d expect - on any kind of big sporting event days A popular Irish pub which has made quite a thing of its Sunday roasts which are There’s a nice wraparound terrace too if you’re looking for drinks in the sunshine This lovely wine bar and shop was an early adopter of this street behind Finsbury Park station way before it got all gussied up There is a list of wines by the glass or you can just peruse the shelves to see what takes your fancy The charcuterie and cheese boards are good accompaniments to all that wine When the Four Legs crew took on this Finsbury Park there were expectations sure but who could have predicted what a white hot success it would be It’s often very hard to get a reservation but you can always rock up to the bar bit for a drink and one of their fabulous cheeseburgers We’re a little reluctant to include this here as the last time this hole-in-the-wall naan shop featured on social it went viral and the queues have never been the same There’s great kubba and falafel on offer too but what you’re here for is the soft naans hot from the tandoor oven.  Having made a name for themselves doing the catering for fashion shoots the team behind this North London business have now opened a kitchen counter and deli so the rest of us can eat like the fashionable folk The menu changes daily and includes pastries salads and lunch bowls - all made using the best local suppliers Although it’s confusingly (or misleadingly) named after the famous Kentish Town kebab house this takeaway spot (with adjacent shack for dining in) isn’t related is extremely handy if you’re tipping out of the tube at the end of the night and want a really really good shish or doner.   this is somewhere that entices folk to travel clear across London due to their devotion to The Happening’s top class bagels and challah (we have genuinely seen customers arriving with wheeled suitcases).  Squeezed in beside the car wash on Stroud Green Road Eddie’s is a blink-and-you’d-miss-it kind of place be sure to pop in for their amazing homemade pide and lahmacun.  Head to this artisanal French bakery and deli for amazing baguettes and pastries The deli element ensures it's also a great place to pick up cheese and pate and there's space to enjoy a coffee and cake inside as well as a lovely hidden garden at the back The Wells Street development at Finsbury Park has seen a slew of chains opening, the best of which are Tonkotsu for their ramen, Gails for you to haemorrhage money over their lovely cakes and Coqfighter who do a very good chicken burger. There’s also Someday to check out with its bargain margaritas And further down Blackstock Road, Bookbar is as the name suggests both a bookstore and bar serving coffee during the day and wine in the evenings Subscribe to hear the latest from Hot Dinners Please enable the javascript to submit this form By signing up you agree to our privacy policy About us  |  Contact Us  |  RSS Feed  |  Site directory  |  Privacy policy  |  Log in/out Join 50,000 other Londoners getting exclusive news and restaurant offers from Hot Dinners. Please enable the javascript to submit this form By signing up you agree to our privacy policy See our previous newsletters here Following the intermittent partial or full closure of some of Haringey’s libraries on isolated days in the last few months due solely to staff shortages the borough’s main libraries will be open for six (Wood Green) or seven days a week (Hornsey and Marcus Garvey) The branch libraries will operate at least a four-day service with two lunchtime closures at each per week under these temporary arrangements This interim way of working comes after careful consideration of staffing levels The library service will be moving to a new permanent timetable in July 2025 following the decision to reduce opening hours in the face of growing budget pressures Stroud Green and Harringay: Monday: 9am-7pm Highgate and Stroud Green Libraries will be closed on Saturdays on a rotational basis in a three-weekly cycle these libraries will have a lunchtime closure between 1pm and 2pm Muswell Hill Library is currently closed for refurbishment Productive discussions have been held between representatives of the Park Road Lido Users Group Haringey Council’s Cabinet Member for Culture and Leisure Residents will be able to get a first glimpse of the newly refurbished and renovated East Wing gallery spaces at Bruce Castle Museum and Archive.. free and fun activities and events are taking place in Haringey libraries for residents of all ages throughout May A Wood Green primary school which embraces its values creating an environment where children learn Sign up to HPX now we'd like to know more about your visit today Unfortunately we are currently having issues connecting to our feedback service Home   News   Article An avenue of iconic trees in Newbury has been removed The 56 large mature Lombardy poplars on Stroud Green have become natural landmarks for the town since they were first planted in the 1960s But the majority of them have now been removed after health and safety concerns In recent years several of the trees have come down in high winds and it was decided that the poplars had reached the end of their typical 50- to 60-year lifespan West Berkshire Council decided it would fell all 56 of them earlier this year and launched a public survey to find out what should be done to replace them It has been decided that they will be replaced by a new set of Lombardy poplars The council said it aimed to begin planting the new trees between November 2025 and February 2026 The work to fell all of the 56 current trees started at the beginning of November and is being undertaken by the same company that planted the trees back at the end of the 1960s The council’s survey received 1,135 responses from Newbury residents and visitors to the town with several suggestions made for both native and non-native trees to become the poplars’ replacement The most popular choice at 38 per cent was the Lombardy poplar again despite its relatively shorty lifespan and non-native status The council currently considers all the existing poplar trees to be dangerous and presenting a risk to the public Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon We help you navigate a myriad of possibilities Sign up for our newsletter for the best of the city By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news Sign up for our email to enjoy London without spending a thing (as well as some options when you’re feeling flush) Our newsletter hand-delivers the best bits to your inbox Sign up to unlock our digital magazines and also receive the latest news By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news, events, offers and partner promotions. London keeping close watch across the beautifully kept gardens this red-brick library is the very definition of wholesome There are regular events for children (such as Playful Crafts for Under 5s and the older kids’ Comics Club) and Shared Reading groups for adults In an area where so many are passing through this is a real – and essential – community hub Thanks for subscribing! Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon! tiktokfacebooktwitteryoutubeAbout us Contact us 1fr);}@media screen and (min-width: 960px){.css-11rkzk2{grid-template-columns:70% 1fr;}}.css-wqlq84{box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;min-width:0;display:grid;grid-gap:20px;}.css-1xo53a1{line-height:1.5em;}.css-1xo53a1 a{color:inherit;}.css-1b0tyu6{box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;min-width:0;font-size:16px;line-height:1.5em;line-height:1.5em;}.css-1b0tyu6 a{color:inherit;}.css-1qemmfx{font-weight:700;}As the world’s greenest football club we are planning to build the world’s greenest stadium What better way to raise the profile of sustainability in sport Visit our dedicated Eco Park stadium website for more information and updates our planning application for a new stadium called Eco Park was approved by Stroud District Council It’s going to be something pretty special in the world of football and will take all the sustainability work we’ve done at The New Lawn to a new level Plans for the stadium itself have been designed by the world-renowned architectural practice Zaha Hadid Eco Park will be made almost entirely from wood – nature’s renewable building material Zaha Hadid’s state-of-the-art designs reflect our ethos as the world’s greenest football club Eco Park will lie in landscaped parkland with space for 1,700 cars It will have two additional football pitches including one with an all-weather 4G surface Around 500 trees and 1.8km of hedgerows will be planted at the site to promote biodiversity we will be making improvements to the A419 from Junction 13 to Chipmans Platt roundabout There will be new traffic lights to the site cycle crossing and combined footway/cycle way which will link to National Cycle Route 45 at Grove Lane We plan to subsidise match day buses from Nailsworth and trial a bus service from Cam and Dursley train station but we hope to leave a positive legacy on the site for our local community we made a commitment to having high quality low carbon housing built where The New Lawn currently stands site design and energy use of the development will be centred around sustainability and it will include open spaces and greenery The site will be well connected to the local area via public transport and will have electric car and bike charging points The buildings will be designed in keeping with community’s existing architectural character It will provide much-needed new homes in Gloucestershire with a high proportion of affordable housing included which not only locks up carbon but has the lowest carbon footprint of any major building material The stadium will have on-site solar generation and will be powered by energy from the wind and sun supplied by Ecotricity Our pitches will be organic and our food will be vegan Ample charge points for electric vehicles will be available cycling and public transport access is part of the plan along with meadows surrounding the stadium The first of a Newbury park’s iconic long-standing trees has been removed But this week sees the start of their removal It was announced last week that they will be replaced by a new set of Lombardy poplars A survey was carried out and all feedback taken into consideration when the decision was made It aims to begin planting the new set of trees between November 2025 and February 2026 The work to fell all of the 56 current trees is expected to take three weeks and is being undertaken by the same company that planted the trees back at the end of the 1960s A council spokesperson said: “This species of tree has dominated the skyline of that part of Newbury since they became fully grown and many residents consider the avenue to be iconic “It would be difficult to achieve the same impact with another native tree species “The fast-growing nature of the species has its disadvantages tall avenue of trees can be achieved in a relatively short time.” The council acknowledged that the poplars are not the best option ecologically when compared to native species but it stated that the trees still had their advantages The bark of the tree provides a home for bats and the current poplars are a roosting site for populations of starlings and other birds A council spokesperson added: “Poplars draw up large amounts of water from the ground and release it into the atmosphere and makes the air more breathable during heatwaves and helping with flood alleviation during the wetter months the species works well as a windbreak and can withstand storms well “Lombardy poplars generally require very little maintenance as they do not have large sprawling branches which interfere with passing traffic nor low growing branches which may need to be lifted above head height to accommodate pedestrians.” The major downside of the poplar re-planting is that this process of felling the trees and finding a replacement will repeat itself in 50 to 60 years’ time Stroud District Green Party has named its candidates for the Gloucestershire County Council elections on May 1 The party is standing candidates in all 11 divisions in Stroud District and is confident that it can increase the number of Green seats on GCC (currently four) Stroud Central: Cllr Natalie Rothwell-Warn Stonehouse: Tom Jarman: Rodborough & Cainscross: Cllr Craig Horrocks town councillor for Farmhill & Paganhill; county and district councillor for Minchinhampton; there will be at least seven Greens standing in other parts of the county A Newbury park’s iconic long-standing trees will be replaced like for like after they are cut down over safety concerns several of the trees have come down in high winds in recent years due to the poplars reaching the end of their typical 50- to 60-year lifespan The council has now released the results of the survey and has come to the decision to plant a new set of Lombardy poplar trees in just over a years’ time A council spokesperson said: “All feedback was taken into consideration and a decision was made by officers supported by the portfolio member to plant a new avenue of Lombardy poplars “This species of tree has dominated the skyline of that part of Newbury since they became fully grown and many residents consider the avenue to be iconic and so it will begin the process of cutting down all the remaining trees from November 4 Over 50 trees within a Newbury park that have become natural landmarks for the town will now be removed over safety concerns which have stood proudly on Stroud Green for around 60 years were cut down by tree surgeons earlier this year As previously reported by the Newbury Weekly News in the last three years four of the trees have come down in high winds — two across Racecourse Road and two falling across the green itself The most recent one came down on January 2 The trees were found to be showing signs of decay following an inspection at the beginning of the year and West Berkshire Council has now decided to fell the remaining 54 trees The council’s countryside manager Paul Hendry said: “We appreciate how significant the trees are in the area and we will be planting new trees to help recreate the appealing tree-lined avenue “Earlier this year we asked residents to informally submit their views on what tress we should plant to replace the Italian Poplars and had a great response with some good ideas “Our intention now is to carry out a formal consultation possibly in August/September that will help form our replanting plans.” The application form to cut down the trees which was submitted to the council by one of its own employees on June 14 states that all 54 trees — alongside two 5m tall poplar stacks remaining from trees that previously fell — will be cut down to ground level and their stumps will be ground out The form also states that new replacement trees are planned to replace the poplars it is not specified how many of these trees will be planted or what species they will be West Berkshire Council raised no objection to the proposed felling on June 21 but it is not known when the work will begin on the large-scale removal works even though they are expected to be completed by the end of the year The mature Italian poplars were planted in the late 1960s Poplars usually have a lifespan of 50-60 years the lower stems start to develop basal cavity formation with decay extending into the roots leading to a reduction in structural stability and an increase in stem hollowing After the council removed six earlier this year it confirmed that it expected to remove the remaining trees within the next 12 months Another Newbury pub is searching for a new manager is seeking a manager to operate under owner Marston’s Community Wet Partnership for drink-led pubs The agreement would see the tenant sign a five-year lease with the pub company Other examples of this arrangement locally include The Bacon Arms Current Plough on the Green manager Kirstie Lane said she is stepping away from the pub once her lease expires But she confirmed the pub is still trading well and very much open to customers The pub currently averages £9,500 in weekly sales The new tenant would receive a 22 per cent share of weekly sales (excluding VAT) plus a guaranteed annual retained sum of £25,000 Heidi Lauth Beasley Welcome to Tollington’s—or as we like to call it the outside pavement and indoor bar is a sea of XXL crochet scrunchies and Rizlas and pending hangovers are dutifully ignored come nightfall How to escape London without leaving the city Heidi has been excessively eating cacio e pepe and writing about it since 2018 and accidentally over-sharing since birth MP for South Cotswolds; Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown MP for North Cotswolds; and the leaders of Gloucestershire County Council and Stroud District Council strongly oppose the Labour government’s English Devolution White Paper While it is presented as “devolution”,’ in reality This plan would see Stroud District Council abolished and replaced by a new unitary authority (or authorities) for Gloucestershire these new councils would have even less power than Stroud District and the current county councils as additional power would go to a “strategic authority” outside of Gloucestershire.  It is very odd that Councils are expected to ask to join one of these strategic authorities: our District Councils didn’t “join” Gloucestershire nor did our parishes “join” Stroud District. A strategic authority should cover a geographic area decided on by an independent body based on citizen consultation and the logic of transport and other geographic/economic factors.  The government has no right to impose such a radical course of action without consultation with the people of Gloucestershire.  If these changes are forced through without our consent decisions affecting our communities in Stroud District—on housing and planning and the environment—will be made in Gloucester or even further away Services that Stroud District Council has successfully preserved will come under threat as budgets are reallocated to cover the ever-increasing costs of adult and children’s social care—currently managed by the County Council the distinctive ways in which Stroud District Council has adapted to meet the needs of our unique communities will be lost within a large driven by Labour’s one-size-fits-all approach to “growth.” This reorganisation takes power away from local people and makes it harder to deliver the real change we need: building high-quality homes forced through without public consultation or any opportunity for proper scrutiny by the affected councils Stroud District Green Party firmly opposes it and defend our communities’ right to determine their own future The Green Party believes that decisions should be made as close as possible to those they affect with real devolution of powers and funding from Westminster to enable local councils to improve services for their communities public trust in politics will only erode further Stroud District Green Party is planning a public meeting to make sure local residents know what is going on We will continue to fight for local democracy and the right of our communities to shape their own future.  Signed: Adrian Oldman and Lynn Haanen on behalf of Stroud District Green Party Finsbury Park folk are going to feel deeply smug this summer when the Four Legs team open their second place Not only will they have their top pub The Plimsoll on their doorstep but they'll also be able to wander up Stroud Green Road to try out the crew's new restaurant Billed as an 'Iberian fish bar' it sees Four Legs' Ed McIlroy taking over the old fish and chip shop on Tollington Road Much in the same way they kept the original pub vibe at The Plimsoll they're aiming to do the same at Tollington's with the tiling formica floors and even the dish fat fish fryers remaining in place Tollington's will feature a walk-in bar as well as a bookable restaurant at the back "Jamie and I have spent a lot of time in Spain with family based there and we just love the no-nonsense way of doing things lean on a ledge and have a quick bite or stay for a while and enjoy some big plates around a table." most of the menu will focus on the kind of food you'd find in a Spanish coastal restaurant with plates of cured Everything on the drinks menu will be available by the glass and in addition to wine and beer there'll also be Spanish vermouth on offer here This amazing flan is going to be one of their dessert options As for the drinks the beer - Estrella will be served as a cana You can kick off with a glass of vermouth or fino and there's a tightly edited wine selection of two to four options for white We're also pleased to see Vichy Catalana mineral water on the menu.  Expect this to be one of the hottest places around when it opens its doors Find out more: Follow them on Instagram @tollingtons.fishbar Subscribe to be the first to get the news from Hot Dinners Please enable the javascript to submit this form By signing up you agree to our privacy policy View on Google maps The two men were injured on Seven Sisters Road and then drove to Stroud Green Road 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 Police have launched a murder probe after a teenager was stabbed in Finsbury Park in the early hours of Thursday morning was found injured in a car on Stroud Green Road and died at the scene The driver of the car was taken to hospital for treatment before being discharged A crime scene remains in place at Stroud Green Road Police received reports around 02.50am on Thursday of the stabbing Detective Chief Inspector Tony Kirk from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command leads the investigation and said: “While this investigation is in its early stages we have established that the two men sustained their injuries in Seven Sisters Road close to Yonge Park before driving to Stroud Green Road where the car came to a stop Police investigating murder of Notting Hill Carnival chef release witness images Met chief ‘cannot imagine’ how Grenfell families feel over lengthy police probe Lucy Letby's 'confession' notes 'were written as part of therapy' Justice against those responsible for Grenfell fire ‘may be delayed until 2030’ “I would ask anyone who was driving through that route from Seven Sisters Road to Stroud Green Road and Tollington Park to check their dashcam footage in case they have captured anything that could help our investigation any residents in the area please get in touch as a matter of urgency if you notice anything out of the ordinary captured by your doorbell camera “A young man has lost his life in violent circumstances My team are working at pace to establish exactly what has happened so we can give their families the answers they deserve and bring those responsible to justice.” who is responsible for policing in Islington and Camden said: “My thoughts are with this young man’s family and friends as they struggle to come to terms with their loss “I know that news of this incident will cause a lot of concern in the local community That is of course understandable and I share that concern “Residents can expect to see officers in the area over the coming days and I would encourage you to speak with them should you have any concerns We are also working closely with local partners to ensure support is there for those who need it.” The victim’s next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers A post-mortem examination will be held in due course Formal identification has not yet taken place Anyone with information that could assist police at this early stage is asked to call 101 or ‘X’ @MetCC and quote CAD873/11Jul You can also provide information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 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 blow for Putin ahead of Victory Day celebrations Ukraine 'launches stunning Kursk offensive' in blow for Putin Pregnant Jesy Nelson reveals plans for future in message from her hospital bed after surgery Pregnant Jesy Nelson reveals plans for future in message from hospital BBC admits to ‘lapse’ in standards after Today coverage of Harry interview deputy leader of the Green Party of England and Wales and a member of the London Assembly visited Stroud at the weekend to meet Green Party members Mr Polanski hosted a workshop at Brimscombe Mill at which party leaders members and councillors discussed their strategy for the 2025 County Council elections at which they aim to add significantly to the existing five-strong Green councillor group Referring to the Greens having won four parliamentary seats in the General Election despite the “hugely unfair” First Past the Post voting system he said: “Nearly two million people voted for the Greens at the ballot box The media certainly didn’t expect us to win four MPs but we demonstrated that even under First Past the Post we can win seats with the Green Party offering real hope and real change and an alternative to the two-party system.” Referring to the 22 Green councillors on Stroud District Council which made the party the minority administration in May he added: “We know how effective Greens in this area can be We have demonstrated that we can win at a local level We can and must be an even bigger force in British politics and locally this starts with the elections for Gloucestershire County Council.” He said that after 14 years of under-investment by the Conservative government it feels like we’re “a broken country where nothing works” saying: “There’s no environmental justice without climate justice racial justice – and economic justice.” Referring to the Green manifesto pledge of a wealth tax he said: “We’re not anti-business we know how important independent businesses are as the beating heart of the economic system But there’s a blockage in the system because we’re not taxing multi-millionaires properly.” He welcomed the good things the new Labour government has done so far such as cancelling the Rwanda deportation scheme and creating GB Energy “However politics has never seemed so polarised and the Labour Party needs to provide leadership on many other issues.” Notifications can be managed in browser preferences. Detectives continue to appeal for information on ‘violent’ incident that left another man injured I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy notice A teenager who was found stabbed to death in a car in north London has been named by police as 19-year-old Ahmed Habib A murder investigation was launched after Mr Habib, from Islington, was discovered fatally injured inside the vehicle on Stroud Green Road, Finsbury Park, at around 2.50am on Thursday. Detectives from the Metropolitan Police formally identified the victim on Friday as they continue to appeal for witnesses and information on the “violent” incident that also left the male driver of the car wounded. London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance attended the scene on Thursday, but Mr Habib was pronounced dead at the scene. His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers. The male driver of the vehicle was also taken to hospital for treatment for unspecified injuries but has since been discharged. The Met believes the pair were attacked in Seven Sisters Road, near Yonge Park, before driving to Stroud Green Road and stopping. There have been no arrests so far. The force’s enquiries continue. A post-mortem examination is set to take place on Saturday. Detective Chief Inspector Tony Kirk, leading the investigation, said: “Firstly I want to offer my condolences to Ahmed’s family – I cannot begin to imagine what they are going through. A young man has lost his life in violent circumstances and as a team we are committed to finding out what happened to Ahmed and bringing those responsible to justice. Superintendent Annmarie Cowley, who is responsible for policing in Islington and Camden, said: “My thoughts are with this young man’s family and friends as they struggle to come to terms with their loss. “I know that news of this incident will cause a lot of concern in the local community. That is of course understandable and I share that concern. Residents can expect to see officers in the area over the coming days and I would encourage you to speak with them should you have any concerns. We are also working closely with local partners to ensure support is there for those who need it.” The police has asked anyone with information to call 101 with the reference 873/11July, or to provide information anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. govt and politics"},{"score":0.690061,"label":"/society/crime/personal offense/homicide"},{"score":0.654392,"label":"/law govt and politics/law enforcement"},{"score":0.586834,"label":"/law Officers appeal for witnesses and information after death of 19-year-old Forensic teams in Stroud Green Road last Thursday DETECTIVES have named a 19-year-old killed near Finsbury Park as they continued to appeal for witnesses and information The victim has been formally identified as 19-year-old Ahmed Habib who was from Islington A murder investigation was launched in the early hours of July 11 after police were called to reports of two men injured in a car in Stroud Green Road paramedics and London’s Air Ambulance found Ahmed suffering from stab injuries The male driver of the car was also taken to hospital for treatment before being discharged Detective Chief Inspector Tony Kirk said: “Firstly I want to offer my condolences to Ahmed’s family I cannot begin to imagine what they are going through A young man has lost his life in violent circumstances and as a team we are committed to finding out what happened to Ahmed and bringing those responsible to justice “We have established that the two men sustained their injuries in Seven Sisters Road close to Yonge Park before driving to Stroud Green Road where the car came to a stop “Anyone who was driving through that route from Seven Sisters Road to Stroud Green Road and Tollington Park please check your dashcam footage in case you have captured anything that could help our investigation “We are also working closely with local partners to ensure support is there for those who need it.” There has been no arrest and enquiries into the circumstances continue Anyone with information that could assist police has been asked to call 101 Stroud District Council has approved the external appearance of Forest Green Rovers’ proposed 5,000 capacity all-timber stadium which would the first of its kind in the world The Zaha Hadid Architects-design stadium for the team based in Nailsworth in the Cotswolds was granted outline planning  consent back in August 2020 some matters were reserved relating to layout and landscaping of the site and the scale The stadium is to have a footprint approximately 150m in length 128m in width and reaching a maximum height of 19.5m It will be situated to the north of the A419 The outline planning permission was given for a development including one full-sized grass pitch one full-sized all-weather pitch and a goal practice area The proposal included a car parking for cars and coaches and highway improvements to dual this part of the A419 consultees sought more information and clarity on design details including materials Revised plans to meet the area’s local plan were submitted in 2022 and the ruling has been handed down this week with further details given in Stroud District Council’s Development Control Committee meeting agenda The documents reveal that the roof will comprise a transparent structural membrane made of STFE 50 The walls will comprise horizontal timber slats spanning between structural frames insulated glazing unit (IGU) curtain wall and vertical timber posts National Highways had previously raised concerns about drainage which falls outside the reservations for this part of the planning approval but it noted that Forest Green Rovers has now submitted an outline drainage strategy and a sustainable drainage system (SuDS) strategy The stadium’s sustainability credentials have been improved by switching from the biomass boiler specified at outline stage to the use of air source heat pumps The design of the stadium also looks to use natural ventilation sustainable construction practices have been outlined for example unfinished natural materials that are allowed to weather rather than needing regular repainting which are relatively small and are located to the back of the site and the M5 boundary They provide function provision for plant and with vertical timber cladding do not detract from the design or layout of the wider site These will have flat roofs and can accommodate PV panels which was the main focus for this stage of the planning Stroud Borough Council’s report reads: “At outline stage design is not normally given weight in this case as the design of the stadium formed part of the planning justification and great emphasis was placed on the quality of the iconic design the delivery was controlled within the signed S106 legal agreement The reserved matters therefore had to be substantial in accordance with the illustrations provided “Officers are satisfied that the design and appearance of the stadium follows the indicative design put forward at outline stage The curved form with sweeping flowing corners and timber construction retains the potential to become an iconic symbol and landmark at one of the entry points to the district and generate local pride “The scale of the stadium is also within the limits set at outline and controlled via conditions The footprint of the stadium is within the limits set by the parameters plans and the maximum height is 19.50m above a ground level of 18.50m is in line with the outline which stated that the height of the stadium shall not exceed 19.54m above the existing ground level of 21m The proposal is a large structure but maintaining the quality of the design including landscaping is critical to reduce the impacts on the surrounding landscape “The capacity of the stadium is controlled by condition on the outline the design has been future proofed with the architects outlining that the bowl shell could see an increase This would require a separate application where the implications of this could be fully considered.” While Eastington Parish Council submitted lengthy reservations about the development and Great Oldbury Parish Council raised concerns about traffic congestion it will cause all other consultees – including National Highways Cotswold Natural Landscape Boards and others – raised no objections Stroud District Council therefore gave consent to the reserved matters relating to design and appearance Forest Green Rovers chairman Dale Vince said: “This ground-breaking stadium will provide a new home for FGR The 5,000-capacity stadium will be the first stadium to be made almost entirely from wood which is beautiful “We’ve taken a step closer towards the world’s greenest sports complex and a fabulous facility for the local community.” Like what you've read? To receive New Civil Engineer's daily and weekly newsletters click here. Tagged with: Work is underway to fill in the ‘missing mile’ of the Stroudwater… NCE has had sight of advanced stages of construction at Australia’s ‘greenfield’… At a time when energy efficiency and carbon reduction in community buildings,… A first-of-its-kind 3D-printed concrete masonry bridge has been created by building solutions… I refer you to Recommendation 13 of the Justice Popplewell inquiry into the fire at the Valley Parade Ground of Bradford City FC in 1985 “Building of new permanent stands of combustible materials should be prohibited” Building this stadium of timber must surely be illegal and contrary to building regulations and the “Safety at Sports Grounds Act” It is totally irresponsible to justify this wooden stadium on the basis of “sustainability” The planning authority to refuse permission The front section of Tollington's - for walk-ins So this is the latest from the Four Legs team That's right. If that doesn't ring a bell, their previous venture was the hugely successful pub The Plimsoll in Finsbury Park a few years back That place has been rammed ever since it opened and now the same team have headed every so slightly north of that to open up Tollington's They've taken over an old fish and chip shop and turned it into the kind of place they love going when they're over in Barcelona and other Spanish hot spots - a seafood bar with Spanish influences It's a five-minute walk from Finsbury Park station That largely depends on whether you've booked or not The front area is more of a pintxo/tapas bar with room to stand at the counter along with stools round the edge with some shelves for your small dishes That's for walk-ins only and retains that feel of an old chippy At the back is a proper dining room with tables and chairs and room for around 24 diners which can be booked in advance The dining room at the back - which you can book there were a series of tapas dishes ranging in price from £5 for a plate of pickled anchovies to £16 for a dish of pollock pil pil The tables (and counter space) aren't that big so we'd suggest ordering like you would in Spain Killough bay oysters (£6 each) - our first time trying these oysters from Northern Ireland and they're a hit of briny deliciousness PERFECT chips covered with bravas sauce and a punchy aioli Salty potatoes with sauces (£6) - don't judge us for double-carbing it here Who could resist these salt-baked potatoes served with moho verde and moho rojo sauces Tomato salad (£10) - joyfully one of those tomato salads that you get in Spain and think WHY can't tomatoes taste like this in the UK A generous amount of olive oil helps.  Devilled crab (£12) - the dish everyone's talking about Deep fried choux filled with a potato and crab mix and then served with Mojo Picon sauce Smoked eel omelette (£11) - while this tortilla was the perfect consistency (runny in the middle) it was the one thing that could have done with more seasoning Pork neck and broad beans (£14) - such a great little tapas dish with the best of the summer's new broad beans There are just two desserts on offer when we went Flan (£7) - 100% a custard dish you're going to want to order a slice of It's hard not to just want to devour the whole thing.. There's cider and Cava and an edited selection of wines available by the glass and bottle starting at £30 for Abrazos Tinto We're also pleased to see Vichy Catalana on the soft drinks side of things (but no Fanta Limon sadly) such is the popularity of the Four Legs name But it's also a successful second album for them and it's different enough to make you want to put this and The Plimsoll on rotation and somewhere worth crossing town for We'll try not to be too smug that it's so close to where we live.. Hot Dinners dined as guests of Tollington's Man was found in car after incident in the early hours Friday, 12th July 2024 — By Charlotte Chambers A 19-YEAR-OLD man has died after being found stabbed in a car in Finsbury Park A police cordon was in place all day yesterday (Thursday) following the stabbing in the early hours in Tollington Park at the junction with Stroud Green Road Officers were called to reports of a man injured at 2.50am Emergency services performed CPR on the teen but he was pronounced dead at the scene was taken to hospital with injuries but was later discharged A forensic tent had been erected on the pavement and officers were searching flowerpots and rubbish bags outside shops Detectives have appealed for dashcam or ring-doorbell footage from the public after establishing the men sustained their injuries in Seven Sisters Road near Yonge Park before coming to a stop in Tollington Park A police spokesman said: “A murder investigation is under way following a stabbing in Islington There have been no arrests; enquiries into the circumstances continue.” Anyone with information can call police on 101 or X @MetCC and quote CAD873/11Jul or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 For starters, Hornsey Library is staging a broad range of events as part of the Crouch End Festival as well as a deep dive into Crouch End’s history children aged 3+ can craft their own cards at Coombes Croft Library (11am-12noon) Hornsey Library (2:30pm-3:30pm) and Marcus Garvey Library (11am-12noon) tomorrow (Saturday 15 June 2024) Comics Club (12:30pm-2:30pm) returns to Stroud Green and Harringay Library on Saturday when attendees will also be able to take part in a Comics Club Extra (2pm-3pm) session and try to draw Spider-Man You can check(-mate) out Chess Club at Wood Green Library tomorrow and next Sunday (23 June 2024) too (both 1pm-3pm) There’s also a Gaiecon Presentation/Piano Recital-Talk by George Partou on Japanese Gardens at Coombes Croft Library tomorrow (3pm) and at Marcus Garvey Library next Saturday (22 June 2024 during and after Windrush Day on Saturday (22 June 2024) There’s a Windrush Day Storytime session at Alexandra Park Library on Monday (17 June 2024 Suitable for children aged 0-5) as well as a Read and Connect meeting at Stroud Green and Harringay Library on Tuesday (18 June 2024 There are Windrush Day-themed craft sessions aplenty throughout the week as well with participants encouraged to make their own pineapples at Stroud Green & Harringay Library on Wednesday (19 June 2024 Suitable for children aged 3-10) and Highgate Library on Friday 28 June (3:30pm-4:30pm Your Caribbean food creations will be on the menu at Alexandra Park Library on Friday (21 June 2024 10:30am-11am) and sunset vistas will be within sight at Highgate Library on Friday (21 June 2024 Suitable for children aged 3-10) and Stroud Green Library on Wednesday 26 June 2024 (3:30pm-4:30pm You can make your own HMT Empire Windrush hat at St Ann’s Library on Saturday 22 June 2024 (10:30am-12noon) or craft the ship itself at Hornsey Library that very same day (Saturday 22 June 2024) between 11:30am and 12:30pm There will be a Children’s Windrush Storytime with local author Bimbola Olawanle at Hornsey Library on Windrush Day itself too (Saturday 22 June 2024 Marcus Garvey Library will be celebrating the Windrush Generation their descendants and their collective and significant contribution to life in Haringey – and Britain at large – with a Community Garden Party on Sunday afternoon (23 June 2024 You can also follow our Haringey Libraries social media handles on Facebook Instagram and X (formerly known as Twitter) to find out our recommended reads for National Crime Reading Month For further information, download our What’s On in Haringey Libraries for June 2024 News | London A major road next to Finsbury Park train and bus stations was closed by police due to a stabbing A Metropolitan Police patrol car and police tape were seen outside the station at 7am on Friday with Stroud Green Road closed at the junction with Seven Sisters Road The closure followed a stabbing outside Finsbury Park station on Thursday night A man in his 30s who was knifed remains in hospital Traffic is now queuing from Manor House and Hornsey Road after the closure of Stroud Green Road between Seven Sisters Road and Woodstock Road The whole of Finsbury Park station was cordoned off at 6am on Friday, but it is now open a number of Tube lines have also been hit with suspensions and delays The Evening Standard’s live coverage has ended. Read all the latest transport stories from the Standard here There are 50 minute on the M25 in south London The long delays are anticlockwise from J9 A243 (Leatherhead) to J6 A22 (Godstone) Lane closures are in place from Junction 6 The Piccadilly line now only has minor delays The Tube line has been performing below standard frequency all day due to an earlier fire alert at Turnham Green it is a good service on TfL lines apart from the severe delays on the Central and minor delays on the Circle Stroud Green Road has reopened after police closed it off in the early hours of Friday morning One part of Seven Sisters Road is still closed The Northern Tube line has been part suspended between Golders Green and Edgware There are also minor delays from Camden Town to Golders Green The disruption comes after a fire alert at Colindale Kingsbury station is closed due to an incident outside the station Transport for London reported the incident at 1.30pm Colindale and Kentish Town are also closed due to long term works taking place There are still severe delays on the Piccadilly line this afternoon Disruption caused from the earlier fire alert at Turnham Green has not fully passed there are minor delays on the Jubilee line and severe delays on the Central line There are currently long delays on M25 anticlockwise from J17 (A412 Denham Way Maple Cross) to J15 (M4) Temporary traffic signals and single alternate lane traffic are in operation in both directions on [A316] Burlington Lane at the junction of Paxton Road due to gas work The Victoria Line is experiencing minor delays due to an earlier customer incident tickets are being accepted on London Buses and South Eastern Services via reasonable routes New visa crackdown as Home Office plans to restrict applications from nationalities most likely to overstay New visa crackdown as Home Office plans to restrict applications Forest Green’s new hybrid pitch is unplayable for the start of the new National League season Rovers will be forced to play the opening four games of the season away from the New Lawn starting with a trip to Aldershot Town on August 10 The reconstruction of the New Lawn pitch will eventually provide a better playing surface for Steve Cotterill’s players CEO Dane Vince said: “ We’ve been in constant communication with the League regarding the progress of the works and liaising with them on the 24/25 fixtures and I currently expect the pitch to be ready by August 24.” Vince revealed money ploughed into the pitch has been the biggest investment since the ground was built in 2006 Vince added: “This is almost a whole new pitch and I believe it is the biggest investment the club has made since the stadium was originally built This will have a big positive impact on the first team as well as the Women’s Team and Academy.” Vince confirmed the Candriam Training Centre pitches at Junction 13 are ready for action he said: “The first team pitches are looking incredible head groundsman Nick (Johnstone) and his team have done an outstanding job on both pitches especially given some of the challenges the site has given us.” a request from Ecotricity to Stroud District Council for a relocation of the club’s temporary 600 sqm white marquee at their former Chippenham-based training ground for use at the Eco Park site for three years has been rejected Vince said: “In terms of planning permission for the marquee we’ve appealed the decision from the council and now await the appeals process; which will probably take some time.”  Rovers started their pre-season preparations on a pitch opposite the stadium and have used the former Gym bar as a fitness suite Rovers travel to Melksham on Saturday before embarking on a 10-day training camp in Germany Forest Green Rovers’ 2024/25 National League fixture list