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Peter Brown’s funeral will now be held at the end of May in a 600 seat venue in Westminster, the council has announced. Well wishers will be able to pay their respects to the former RAF veteran at a service on May 25 held at the St Clement Danes, the RAF Central Church. The flight…
by Ryan Prosser
A call out for relatives of a late former Royal Air Force who lived in Maida Vale has been met with a “heartwarming and overwhelming” response. Westminster City Council said it was considering ways to honour Peter Brown, after it received more replies from the community than could be accommodated at his funeral. Mr Brown,…
by Ryan Prosser
A campaign to make playgrounds accessible for children with special needs could see a flagship site built in Westminster. Mother Sara Momtaz is campaigning for play areas adapted for kids with both physical and learning disabilities, such as slides and swings for wheelchairs, and communication boards to provide information to parents. The centrepiece of her…
by Ryan Prosser