Holly Brencher

Reporter

A reporter covering a range of stories for publications across London. Some of Holly's articles are being drafted with the assistance of AI tools such as ChatGPT. However, Newsquest editors and journalists always decide what content to cover and always review this content before it is published.

A reporter covering a range of stories for publications across London. Some of Holly's articles are being drafted with the assistance of AI tools such as ChatGPT. However, Newsquest editors and journalists always decide what content to cover and always review this content before it is published.

Latest articles from Holly Brencher

The new Banstead store will host free wine tastings seven days a week, with customers able to try a selection of wines before purchasing

Majestic expands with new Banstead store offering 'free tastings'
Majestic Wine opens its new Banstead store with 1,200 wines, free daily tastings, and exclusive community services like glass hire and next-day delivery.

The council plans to create a more 'vibrant and accessible' town centre using feedback gathered from a budget engagement exercise carried out at the end of 2023

Merton to get revitalised town centres in £75million improvement plan
The Merton Legacy Fund has been launched with £75million from the sale of council-owned CHAS.

The launch was held at the Mercury Mall

Community leaders unite in Romford to support poppy appeal
Havering dignitaries gathered at The Mercury Mall in Romford to launch the borough’s poppy appeal.

The team from Dhe Chayakkada at the restaurant’s opening night

Discover 'authentic' south Indian flavours at East Ham’s newest restaurant
A new restaurant, Dhe Chayakkada, has opened in East Ham's Market Place serving south Indian flavours.

The Sugar Hut in Brentwood

Iconic TOWIE hotspot Sugar Hut building hits the market for £3.85m
The Sugar Hut building, a Brentwood nightclub made famous by The Only Way is Essex, is officially on the market for £3.85 million.

Lidl is planning on opening a Forest Gate store

Lidl to open new store in Forest Gate
Lidl will open three new London branches, including one in Forest Gate, by Christmas.

The Royal Parks have reminded visitors that lanterns are banned from Primrose Hill at Halloween, Bonfire Night and the New Year

Primrose Hill park authorities underline firework and lantern ban for Halloween
Royal Parks and Met Police urge visitors not to bring fireworks or paper lanterns to Primrose Hill for Halloween, Bonfire Night, or New Year’s Eve

Brent Cross Shopping Centre is set to kick off the Christmas season this Friday, November 1, with the launch of its first-ever ice rink, Skate Brent Cross

Brent Cross Shopping Centre unveils ice rink for Christmas
Brent Cross Shopping Centre is set to unveil its 'first ever' ice rink this Christmas.

A toilet at Battersea station - currently, there are toilets at 145 TfL sites. The Mayor of London has announced a £3 million yearly investment in facilities

Sadiq Khan announces major investment for London transport toilets

TfL announces the 'Equity in Motion' initiative to improve accessible toilet facilities across London’s transport network.

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Illustrator Marion Deuchars, Quentin Blake’s Creative Consultant Claudia Zeff, Architect Tim Ronalds and Selina Papa, Head of Engagement at the National Lottery Heritage Fund, were among the onlookers as work began

Demolition work begins for Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration
Opening in 2026, the Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration in Clerkenwell, London, will offer vibrant exhibition spaces, creative projects, and access to Blake’s iconic archive.