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

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.

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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Mayor of Havering, Cllr Gerry O'Sullivan and London Riverside BID chairman, Eric Mollison, with architects Untitled Practice, contractors Borras Construction and guests at the opening of the new Rainham Riverside community garden and seating area

'Museum of Garden Escapes' unveiled on site of historic pub
Two new community spaces – The Belvedere and the Museum of Garden Escapes – created by the London Riverside BID and funded by the Greater London Authority and Havering Council have been unveiled in Rainham.

A spine-chilling display featuring horror icons, massive spiders, and cobwebs turns this home into a haunted Halloween masterpiece

Epic pictures of the best and scariest Halloween houses in south east London

It's Halloween - and residents of south east London are getting into the spooky spirit, transforming their homes into haunted masterpieces.

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The Travellers site would be next to homes in Pool Court

Plans for new Lewisham Traveller site causes controversy - people are NOT happy

Plans to create a new Traveller site in Lewisham have divided opinion, as seen in comments on a News Shopper Facebook post in response to the news.

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Dan Tomlinson, the newly elected MP for Chipping Barnet, used his first House of Commons speech to make clear his constituency is not linked to Jeremy Clarkson’s farm or the Cotswolds

New MP: 'My constituency has nothing to do with Clarkson’s Farm'
Newly elected Chipping Barnet MP Dan Tomlinson clarifies no link to Clarkson’s Farm, highlights ‘deal of suburbia’ in his Commons debut, and outlines local prioritie

Wimbledon High Street sees record footfall and a 25% spending increase since 2019, marking a strong post-pandemic recovery

Surge in Wimbledon High Street spending with new 'work-life balance'
Wimbledon Town Centre has seen a 25% rise in spending since 2019, with new businesses and high footfall driving the local economy.

The Sidcup Storyteller has been awarded 'Best Public or Community Building' at the regional LABC Building Excellence Awards

Sidcup library, cinema, and café win award for being the best public building

Sidcup's Storyteller has been recognized as the award-winning hub for books, movies, and community activities.

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Wreaths laid at last year's Enfield Remembrance Service in Enfield Town

All the Remembrance Sunday services and parades taking place in Enfield
Enfield Council announces Remembrance Sunday parades and services on November 10, inviting residents to honour those lost in the World Wars and recent conflicts.

Celebrating 116 years of cherished moments at Harringtons Eel and Pie House

Popular south London pie and mash shop set to close after 'lifetime of memories'

After 116 cherished years, Harringtons Eel and Pie House in Tooting has announced its impending closure, leaving loyal customers heartbroken.

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