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Police are investigating after group of five youths launched rockets at a synagogue in Maida Vale during the Jewish new year this weekend. The group of hooded people were shown on CCTV launching two fireworks at Lauderdale Road synagogue just before 4pm on Sunday afternoon. No congregants were in the building at the time of…
by Ryan Prosser
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