It’s largely forgotten now, but the political polarization is woven into the very fabric of London. In the 18th century, when rivalries between Whigs and Tories were at their fiercest, various squares in the West End were built around the assumption that the two groups would live together. While Hanover …
Read More »residents enter the frank gehry-designed prospect place at london’s battersea power station
PROSPECT PLACE – FRANK GEHRY’S FIRST RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS IN THE UK Battersea Power Station, London majestic new destination, welcomed its first residents to the Designed by Frank Gehry Prospect Square Buildings. The structures are Gehry’s first residential buildings in the UK and include 308 uniquely designed houses, double-height street-level retail …
Read More »Shaftesbury’s higher valuation is a sign of West End health
Valuation of Shaftesbury’s portfolio recovers slightly West End attendance still down from 2019 levels The past two years have been difficult in the West End. Multiple pandemic waves and resulting lockdowns have hit retailers and hospitality businesses hard as landlords faced the choice of shaking off their tenants for money …
Read More »London law firm staff can work from home full-time – if they take a 20% pay cut | Work at home
Staff at a major London law firm have been told they can work from home permanently – but will have to take a 20% pay cut. Managing partners at Stephenson Harwood are offering lawyers and other staff the opportunity as businesses across the city try to move beyond office-only work …
Read More »Mr Carnaby Street: Covid hasn’t doomed all shops – just the BAD ones
Empire builder: Brian Bickell is the boss of Shaftesbury, whose 16-acre sprawl includes Carnaby Street Brian Bickell – aka Mr Carnaby Street – must dodge shoppers and tourists snapping photos for Instagram as he winds his way through London’s legendary thoroughfare. In this colorful corner of the West End – …
Read More »A spectacular night in the Square Mile
Thursday, April 28, 2022 11:00 p.m. Almost two and a half years after City AM’s last gala dinner, the brightest lights of London’s business community have once again gathered in person to toast the success of the Square Mile during what has been an amazing year. Held for the first …
Read More »London weather: The capital will enjoy a hot bank holiday in early May as the city will be sunnier than Florence
Another bank holiday weekend is approaching this week and the weather should be nice again. So mild, in fact, that Londoners can expect better weather than those in Florence, Italy. The temperature in the capital is predicted by AccuWeather to hover around the 15C and 16C mark, while clouds and …
Read More »Alias Fraudster Sentenced to Jail as Web of Lies Revealed
Darren Jacobson, 47, of Mesne Lea Road, Worsley, was given a suspended prison sentence and ordered to pay back £58,000 in compensation after claiming a car accident under two different names, according to police in the city of London. Jacobson first made the claim with insurer Aviva. He also withheld …
Read More »THE MONSTER FROM LONDON CITY (1964) Jack the Ripper reviews Krimi
The Monster of London City is a 1964 German Krimi murder film in which a modern-day Jack the Ripper recreates actual murders. Directed by Edwin Zbonek (The crazy executioners) from a screenplay written by Robert A. Stemmle [as R.A. Stemmle] (The crazy executioners; The Curse of the Hidden Chest; The …
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Thursday, April 21, 2022 3:24 PM The man in the Twitter clip picking up a billboard, before threatening to hit rent protesters Dramatic footage has emerged online showing the moment tenants were confronted by London estate agents over evictions. Seven people marched into Eaton Green’s offices in Camberwell, to protest …
Read More »Construction begins on one of the largest projects in London, Ontario
Workers wasted no time on Tuesday to begin dismantling Central Avenue in London, Ont. as the first phase of the Adelaide Street North underpass project begins. “We are excited to start the project because it will really improve mobility and safety in a key part of the city,” said Jennie …
Read More »A 30-year-old man and a 22-year-old woman were rushed to hospital with serious injuries after a 5am car crash near London City Airport
A man and woman have been rushed to hospital in ‘serious condition’ after an early morning accident in Beckton, east London. Emergency services rushed to the scene on Woolwich Manor Way (E6) shortly before 5am on April 17 following reports of an accident. The collision involved only one vehicle. The …
Read More »The future of Anglicanism is African
The future of the Christian religion in England does not lie in the southern counties or in the old industrial towns of the north. There, the voice and the content of the Bible are a tenuous force, a hoarse murmur. In London, the most multicultural part of Europe, one is …
Read More »Black cabs could be allowed to return to Bank Junction on weekdays
Traffic restrictions were first imposed at the infamous Seven Arm Junction in May 2017 as part of a £1.7m scheme to address road safety concerns. This follows the death of cyclist Ying Tao, 26, who was run over by a left-turning heavy goods vehicle in 2015 on her way to …
Read More »Mayor of London says global investors are targeting opportunities in high-growth UK companies
International investors have the UK high on their radar for a new round of post-Covid investment with Welsh tech and fintech firms able to secure growth funding, says Lord Mayor of London . During an official visit to Wales, Vincent Keaveny said the City of London and its stock exchanges …
Read More »Back to London: Domestic and international shoppers return to UK capital as pandemic subsides
Two years ago, when the pandemic first swept the globe, many city dwellers ran for the exits. From New York to Paris, and across the UK, people living in densely populated urban areas, who were suddenly forced to work from home, have moved to the suburbs or the countryside. But …
Read More »Emotional eyewitness testimony at London murder trial
The last two Crown witnesses at a murder trial in London have described what they saw when a well-known fitness instructor died in the city’s town centre. Mathew Riley testified he was out drinking and partying in May 2018 when he came across an altercation on Richmond Street involving victim …
Read More »Lack of green skills threatens decarbonisation of London offices
The worsening green skills crisis in the capital prompted the City of London Corporation to set up a high-level industry task force to map and fill a serious gap. The new Skills for a Sustainable Skyline task force involves contractors like Mace and Willmott Dixon and …
Read More »Londoners share the city’s ‘unwritten rules’, from accidental rude gestures to saying one thing all the time
Londoners share the city’s unwritten rules that you’ll need in everyday life. It all started when someone asked on Reddit, “Hi, I’m a new immigrant to the UK, but I don’t know anything about UK culture and etiquette (specifically London). All any short books or websites to learn a bit …
Read More »New formula changes city council salary – and could relieve politicians
Breadcrumb Links Local News London City Hall (free file photo) Content of the article Say goodbye to those politically sensitive debates as London councilors struggle to raise their own salaries. Advertisement 2 This ad has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Content of the article According to a …
Read More »One of London’s oldest pubs serving the “best” fish and chips in town
London is full of amazing places with long stories and exciting stories to tell. For a South East London pub this couldn’t be truer. The Mayflower Pub in the heart of Rotherhithe is the oldest pub on the Thames, with a history dating back to the 16th century. Over the …
Read More »MLB plans HR Derby tour of London, Seoul and Mexico City
Four former major leaguers, including three who played for the A’s, set off on a home derby tour of London, Seoul and Mexico City. Major League Baseball announced Wednesday that former Oakland players Jonny Gomes, Geovany Soto and Nick Swisher, along with Adrian Gonzalez, will compete in the Home Run …
Read More »Pollution returns to illegal levels in former ‘zero emissions street’ in London | London
The end of Britain’s first ‘zero emissions street’ scheme has led to a return to illegal pollution levels next to one of the country’s biggest cultural centres. Pollution levels had dropped on Beech Street in London, which passes the Barbican Centre, after the City of London Corporation introduced an experimental …
Read More »Search launched for upcoming UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Potential locations have the chance to join Machu Picchu, the Taj Mahal and the Tower of London for this prestigious award Successful sites will move on to formal nomination for World Heritage status Heritage Minister Nigel Huddleston today called for the UK’s forthcoming nominations for UNESCO World Heritage status. Open …
Read More »Thoughts from a cancer doctor
By George W. Sledge, Jr., MD We are exhausted, appalled and angry at how our lives have been derailed over the past 2 years. COVID-19 never seems to end, and the new normal is distinctly abnormal. Minor inconveniences aside, the effects on society have been far-reaching. To name a few: …
Read More »Hospitality chiefs urge Sunak to reverse VAT hike or leave London businesses ‘unviable overnight’
Sunday March 20, 2022 1:05 p.m. Hospitality officials have said government plans to raise VAT from current rates of 12.5 per cent to highs of 20 per cent early next month will see some London businesses ‘become unviable overnight’ . Industry chiefs have warned that Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s plans to …
Read More »Greenwich becomes fourth London council to oppose Silvertown tunnel | London
A fourth London council has voted to oppose a new £2billion road tunnel under the River Thames in east London, putting the capital’s mayor at odds with local authorities over his biggest plan to ever infrastructure. Sadiq Khan accused the councils of “wanting[ing] to postpone tough decisions,” after Greenwich councilors …
Read More »Channel 4 hits record out-of-London commission spend
Tuesday, March 15, 2022 2:36 p.m. The proportion of Channel 4’s commissions and expenses outside of London hit a record high last year. Two-thirds of all original programming commissioned for the main channel was produced in-country and regionally, nearly double the broadcaster’s 35% quota set by Ofcom. Ian Katz, Channel …
Read More »London Galling: How my big city became a cesspool called “Londongrad”
As for “the facade of Russian dirty money in London”, Johnson’s Conservative Party has been relentless in its pursuit of the dirty money it now deplores. He appointed Ben Elliot, a nephew of Camilla, the wife of the Prince of Wales, as deputy chairman of the party in charge of …
Read More »The UK’s ‘most isolated village’, just 25 miles from London and so isolated it takes an hour to get to local food shops
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Read More »How Britain’s upper class came to serve the global elite | Andy Beckett
Britain is gifted for wealth. Not necessarily to generate it or distribute it in such a way as to create a contented society, but to care for it, help it grow and make it respectable – convert it into social and cultural capital. For centuries, bankers, lawyers, accountants and other …
Read More »Just 0.1% of idling drivers fined in central London, data reveals | Air pollution
According to data, just one in 1,000 drivers reported for unnecessary idling of their engine have been fined in central London. Toxic air pollution kills around 4,000 people every year in the capital and the councils have targeted parked drivers who fail to switch off their vehicles. In Westminster, more …
Read More »March 6 Ukraine War News: US in talks to ban Russian oil, Netflix suspends Russian service; Ukrainian nuclear power plant under Russian command
Management of the Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant has come under the orders of the commander of the Russian forces who took control of the site last week, Ukraine told the UN atomic watchdog. Russian forces at the site also cut off some communications networks, including cellphones and the internet, Ukraine’s …
Read More »London, Ont. Police are searching for a 20-year-old suspect in an alleged attack on a city bus – London
London, Ont. Police are looking for a 20-year-old man wanted in connection with an investigation into a reported assault near Richmond Row last week. The incidents involved a London Transit bus in the Oxford and Richmond streets area and took place around 2.30pm on February 22, police said. It is …
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There were, however, tensions between pressures for major residential development and the provision of commercial office buildings which would generate income. The battle was fierce in the 1950s until the government supported the city’s desire for an enlightened environment that would support residents, education and the arts. These were heady …
Read More »Aidan McGee brings modern Irish cuisine to City Hall Plaza: ‘We’re not just potatoes’
What do you want people to know about Irish cuisine? We are not just potatoes. Obviously, we will have traditional dishes like fish and chips and shepherd’s pie. We will obviously have a good steak. But, also, we’ll have our own smoked salmon, and stuff like that. We will make …
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The Russian Central Bank’s large stock of reserves was supposed to keep the currency stable in the face of market panic. Reserves – worth $630 billion at the end of January – are made up of assets and deposits denominated in the world’s major currencies (i.e. the dollar, euro, pound …
Read More »A guide to Bristol, the independent-minded city in the South West
If you stroll along Corn Street in central Bristol, keeping your gaze high above the stalls of vintage clothing and wooden tables stacked with second-hand books, you will spot the striking red and white clock face that adorns the Grade I-listed Corn Exchange building, once used by merchants to trade …
Read More »UK ‘weakens threat to Kremlin by failing to close ownership loophole’ | Foreign Police
Britain has frustrated its EU allies and weakened the West’s financial threat to the Kremlin by failing to close a loophole that will ensure London property remains a safe haven for Russian money, sources say diplomats in Brussels. The new legislation, described as the ‘toughest ever’ by Foreign Secretary Liz …
Read More »You cannot clear history. But if you lived on Prince Andrew Way, you could try | Marine Hyde
AAs you know, Oliver Dowden laments threats to all UK statues – indeed, this week found the Conservative President in Washington DC, giving a speech on such things to a US think tank. As a keen student of his joint theories, I have always looked forward to the day when …
Read More »Sadiq Khan calls for improvements to London’s social housing as 1 in 7 fails to meet basic standards
“However, at a time when new, high-quality social housing is desperately needed, I am determined that we do not forget those who struggle in housing that fails to meet basic standards. We need change radical approach because too many houses are still not in decent condition. Big Issue Foundation Donate …
Read More »No 10 pressured me to drop anti-money laundering measures, says ex-minister | Foreign Police
A former Tory minister, once at the heart of efforts to tackle money laundering in London, has revealed that during Theresa May’s tenure as Prime Minister, No 10 ‘leaned on him’ when he tabled amendments to introduce a public register of property owners abroad. Lord Faulks said he first tried …
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Sunday February 13, 2022 5:30 p.m. The city watchdog has come under fire from the head of Britain’s biggest cryptocurrency firm after suggesting the UK is falling behind its EU cousins. Peter Smith, CEO of Blockchain.com, said The Telegraph that the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) had taken a “risk-first approach” …
Read More »Middlesex-London under alert for cold weather from Saturday to Monday – London
As some residents of London, Ont., and Middlesex County prepare to warm their hearts for Valentine’s Day, a string of freezing temperatures ahead shows he has other plans. The Middlesex-London Health Unit has issued a cold weather alert for the region which will come into effect on Saturday, which is …
Read More »What Lloyd’s departure from London would mean for the City
Thursday, February 10, 2022 11:36 a.m. The iconic Lloyd’s of London building, the beating heart of London’s centuries-old insurance market. Lloyd’s of London could leave London. A pandemic-caused hit to office traffic has left him considering a move to another location. The company said AM City she has recently considered …
Read More »Where was Trigger Point filmed? Inside the ITV show venues in London and Kent
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Read More »City launches inquiry after 15 people were displaced by a fire at a London home
Breadcrumb Links Local News The City of London is investigating a house in north east London where 12 people escaped a fire early on Tuesday and three others were rescued by firefighters, a city official said. Publication date : February 01, 2022 • 4 minutes ago • 3 minute read …
Read More »What tips are grabbing property in major postcodes?
It seems that the old real estate mantra of location, location, location is not lost on our local councils, with around 40% of them having their main offices located in areas where the prices of l ‘real estate are higher than the local authority …
Read More »Brexit news: Nigel Farage mocks crisis predictions after another win for City of London | Politics | News
Nigel Farage has told GB News viewers that forecasts of Brexit disaster have once again failed after another massive vote of confidence in the UK. It comes after a report by EY found that 90% of major global financial services said they would look to move to the UK or …
Read More »Neighborhood views: Why Brenda Fuhrman is lighting up her corner of town
Breadcrumb Links local arts After talking to Brenda Fuhrman, I can’t help but remember the words of Mahatma Gandhi, who once said “be the change you wish to see in the world. Publication date : January 27, 2022 • 10 minutes ago • 3 minute read • Join the conversation …
Read More »The Big Interview: Dexter Moren, Founding Director, Dexter Moren Associates
Founding Director of Dexter Moren Associates talks to our Managing Editor Richard Frost about the hotel design practice’s current pipeline, window shakers and Tesla Powerwalls. It’s been exactly 30 years since Dexter Moren established the London-based architecture and interior design firm that bears his name. In an exclusive conversation, he …
Read More »Why is air pollution in London so bad and what can we do about it?
In the previous three years, Ella, who lived near South Circular Road in Lewisham, had been to hospital nearly 30 times and suffered multiple seizures. In December 2020, she became the first person in the UK to list air pollution as a cause of death. But Ella is not alone. …
Read More »Saturday transfer rumours: Manchester City arrival, Chelsea to sign starlet, Arteta’s anti-City deal
Hhello and welcome to this saturday transfer rumors Blog. the January transfer window fast approaching, with teams already having potential targets in mind, so we’ll bring you all the latest rumors and deals made. Saturday’s transfer rumors This is the start of our transfer rumors blog, with the most recent …
Read More »New 1.5-acre park opens in heart of city as workers flock to Square Mile
Friday, January 21, 2022 5:59 a.m. The first city workers strolled through the new Square Mile park this morning as the 1.5-acre Exchange Square in Broadgate opened to the public after a complete overhaul. The park, part of a £1.5billion redesign of the square, quadruples the amount of green space …
Read More »London weather: A glorious sunrise makes the sky above the city feel like it’s on fire
A beautiful sunrise is difficult to beat. And, we might be biased, but a beautiful sunrise over London is especially hard to beat. Dawn broke dramatically over the capital this morning (January 19). READ MORE: Britons urged to protect ‘vulnerable’ parents from freezing ‘arctic air’ as temperatures set to drop …
Read More »Kelvin Fletcher ditched the campaign for a wedding in town – see epic photos
January 17, 2022 – 22:22 GMT hellomagazine.com Kelvin Fletcher wedding: Former Emmerdale actor Kelvin, who is expecting twins with wife Elizabeth Marsland, married in 2015 – see photos Old Emmerdale Star Kelvin Fletcher just announced the good news that he and his wife Elizabeth Marsland are expecting twins! The couple …
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Zahter, 30-32 Foubert’s Place, London W1F 7PS (zahter.co.uk). Hot and cold meze £9-£18, platters £18-£42, desserts £8-£9, wines from £29 The Instagram accounts I follow, like the jars of gummy condiments I collect in my fridge, are a real mess: chefs showing off what they fattened last night; the carpet-bagging …
Read More »London named best city in the world to be a young entrepreneur, ahead of NYC, San Francisco and Moscow
Friday, January 14, 2022 1:48 p.m. Using Forbes 30 Under 30 lists from Europe, North America, Russia, Asia and Africa, London has been named the best city in the world to be a young entrepreneur. Although North America is by far the most popular for providing Forbes Under 30 candidates, …
Read More »City of London Hampstead Heath boss to resign
Posted: 6:45 PM January 12, 2022 Hampstead Heath head of the City of London Corporation is leaving the company after six ‘fulfilling years’. Anne Fairweather is leaving the City of London Corporation (CoLC) at the next election. Under his chairmanship of the Heath Committee, controversial mandatory charges were introduced for …
Read More »Weekend violence on the Victoria Park ice rink
Violent incidents at the Victoria Park ice rink led to the arrest of four young people and numerous witnesses wondering if they would return. Vanessa Armstrong was there for one of the incidents. “It was like a twilight zone, like it came out of nowhere. These children were now hitting …
Read More »Landlord places tenants in unit without heat after missing repair time due to explosion
Two elderly people displaced by a suspicious explosion in their London apartment building are being accommodated by their landlord in accommodation without heating or furniture, as a city order to carry out repairs has come and gone. Lynn Buckingham, 72, her roommate Doug Shearing and other displaced tenants were hosted …
Read More »Mayor hails success of London vaccination effort as he urges more Londoners to come forward – London Business News
London Mayor Sadiq Khan today hailed the success of the vaccination program in London and praised the incredible work of the NHS as more than 86% of adult Londoners have received their first dose. Nearly 2 million vaccines were given in the capital over the past month as the booster …
Read More »An Indian start-up mandated by the mayor’s office of London to create a gaming hub
Local gaming start-up Microgravity has been appointed by the London Mayor’s Office to set up an augmented and virtual reality (AR / VR) gaming arena in the city. The deal is expected to be finalized within the next fortnight, Rahul Bhattacharya, chief executive of Microgravity, said in a recent interaction. …
Read More »Former presidential candidate Bashir Tofa is dead
Bashir Tofa, a former presidential candidate, has died. Mr. Tofa died Monday morning at the age of 74 after a long illness. A close associate of the deceased, Magaji Galadima (Kachallan Kano), announced the death in a post on Facebook. Mr. Galadima wrote: “Allahu akbar, we have finally lost Alh. …
Read More »Arsenal v Man City highlights: Gabriel sent off as Rodri’s late goal gives Pep Guardiola victory
Arsenal host Manchester City this afternoon in the opening match of 2022 at the Emirates Stadium. The Gunners enter the game after seeing their coaching staff hit hard by a wave of COVID, meaning manager Mikel Arteta will not be on the sideline for the game. Instead, assistant Albert Stuivenberg …
Read More »Brexit news: “Macron threats” prompted London to become the world’s leading financial center | City & Business | Finance
The United Kingdom officially left the European Union on January 1, 2021 after a final trade agreement signed between the two parties. It follows several months of tense and often bitter negotiations. But, following the historic Brexit referendum in June 2016, several predictions had been made suggesting that tens of …
Read More »Quick-delivery ‘arms race’ drives up rents for commercial properties in London
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Read More »Cities cancel big New Years events around the world
(CNN) – For a while there it appeared that maybe we could ring New Years Eve in the big cities of the planet with something akin to the big celebrations of old. Another outbreak of Covid-19 and the rapid spread of the new Omicron variant of the coronavirus have dashed …
Read More »The best classical music of Fiona Maddocks in 2021 | Classical music
WWe were hoping that this would be the year when everything went well: that concert halls would buzz with full crowds; that musicians would return to work full time; that soloists could travel again without fear of quarantine and testing (aside from the unresolved difficulties caused by Brexit) – most …
Read More »Vampyr is now free to download from the Epic Games Store
Vampyr is currently free to download as part of the Epic Games Store “15 Days of Free Games” promotion. The narrative action-RPG from developer Dontnod and publisher Focus Home Interactive is available for free for 24 hours, with the giveaway due to end at 8 a.m. PT / 11 a.m. …
Read More »New Years Eve celebration at Victoria Park canceled
For the second year in a row, the City of London has canceled the New Year’s celebration that was usually held in Victoria Park. The city announced the decision on Twitter on Tuesday, calling it a “difficult but necessary decision.” Last year was the first time in over 20 years …
Read More »Zoopla: UK property values reach £ 9.5 trillion after record year
Home prices rose 7.1% in November, Zoopla said, meaning that an average house has now gained around £ 16,000 in value over the past 12 months. 5 million homes have increased by over £ 35,000. In most parts of the UK, prices have increased by more than 2019 and 2020 …
Read More »Major incident declared in London due to rapid spread of Omicron as cases increase across the country
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has declared a “major incident” in the capital due to the rapid spread of the Omicron variant. Mr Khan said it was a statement of the gravity of things. It comes as the number of cases increases across the country. In the past seven days, …
Read More »The COVID-19 epidemic among the homeless in St. Thomas grows: the best doctor
Breadcrumb Links Local news Up to 18 homeless people are in isolation after a cluster of COVID-19 cases erupted in St. Thomas this week, the Elgin and Oxford counties medical officer of health said. Author of the article: Calvi Leon • Journalist Local Journalism Initiative Release date : Dec 16 …
Read More »Michael Russell: Scotland can team up with friends to become a nation of well-being
As we emerge from the global pandemic, Scotland needs to take a close look at what kind of country we want to live in and the positive changes we want to make. We have the choice between two futures. Without independence, we will continue to be linked to a UK …
Read More »Covid: Traffic and use of public transport down as guidance work reintroduced in England
Work at home which went into effect today had an immediate impact on traffic levels and the number of people using public transport across England, new statistics show. The government has urged people to work from home whenever possible starting Monday, under the new Plan B borders brought amid growing …
Read More »London Police Union hold vote of no confidence, challenging leader’s leadership
Breadcrumb Links Local news Author of the article: Dale carruthers Release date : Dec 11, 2019 2021 • 45 minutes ago • 3 minutes to read • Join the conversation London Police Chief Steve Williams taking the oath. (Free photo of the press kit). Content of the article Members of …
Read More »Letters to the Editor: December 10
City leaders are afraid to make big changes Regarding the letter, City lacks vision and leadership (December 8) I think our “leaders” know what needs to be done. They are just afraid to do it. They have the vision, but not the spine. No one wants to step in, offend …
Read More »Jefferies Cancels Travel, Parties, Resumes Remote Work Due to COVID
A person rides a bicycle outside a mobile coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccination clinic during the spread of the Omicron coronavirus variant in Manhattan, New York, United States on December 7, 2021. REUTERS / Andrew Kelly Register now for FREE and unlimited access to reuters.com Register December 8 (Reuters) – Jefferies …
Read More »Covid-19 Live Updates: Latest Vaccine Mandate and Omicron News
Video transcription Back transcription New York City Institutes Vaccination Mandate for All Private Employers New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said a broad coronavirus vaccine mandate would go into effect for all private employers on December 27 to curb the spread of the Omicron variant. De Blasio said the …
Read More »Central and Victoria line drivers stage second walkout as MORE action is planned throughout December
Night Tube has been abandoned (More…) TfL hopes the Night Tube can still work, but admitted there would likely be fewer trains than they had hoped. RMT General Secretary Mick Lynch said: “This strike is about the dismantling of popular and family-friendly agreements that made the original Night Tube successful. …
Read More »Pressure mounts on province for answers to deadly apartment collapse
Breadcrumb Links Local news The Ontario government must accelerate its investigation into the partial collapse of the Teeple Terrace apartment in London a year ago that killed two workers, according to political and construction industry observers. Author of the article: Norman De Bono Release date : 03 dec. 2021 • …
Read More »5-star Italian luxury arrives in France – Robb Report
When the bell boy at the new Bulgari hotel in Paris took my luggage at the start of a recent stay, he asked me what I thought of the place. After I told him that I found him quite stylish, he replied: “It’s Italian”, then, without wasting time, “A mixture …
Read More »A group of tiny works of art near Covent Gardens
Near Covent Garden, a new development of boutiques on Mercers Walk recently added a group of tiny works of art that offer a bit of a scavenger hunt to seek out. They’re in the walls and floors, and they’re all tied to a City of London livery company, the Mercers, …
Read More »Ocean City’s “Downtown Miracle”
Left to right, sisters Brooke and Delaney Duffy and their cousins Morgan and Mackenzie Williamson and Bridget Duffy enjoy the extravagance of holiday shopping on Asbury Avenue. By MADDY VITALE There was Santa Claus. There were two very happy elves. There was live entertainment. There were horse and carriage rides. …
Read More »Parthenon marbles should never have been removed, writes Boris Johnson | Parthenon marbles
Boris Johnson believed in 2012 that the Parthenon sculptures “should never have been removed from the Acropolis” and admitted that ideally they would continue to be seen in their entirety in Athens, reveals a letter shared with the Guardian. Writing to a Greek provincial official, the then Mayor of London …
Read More »Anger over plan to replace historic Westminster gas streetlights with LEDs | London
Two centuries after the first gas fires appeared in the streets of London, casting a romantic glow in the twilight, a few hundred remain in some of the capital’s most historic districts. But not for long. Westminster City Council plans to convert 299 gas lights to electricity, saying LED lights …
Read More »Blue and green lights have been spotted in the London night sky and everyone is wondering why
Many have taken to social media to share videos and photos of what appears to be an Unidentified Aerial Phenomenon (UAP), which saw clouds from Ealing to Walthamstow change color. Social media was quick to speculate on the reasons – with some blaming the aliens. A Twitter user said: “I …
Read More »Officers redeployed as London police face massive surge in demand – London
A number of police officers in London, Ont., Working in proactive initiatives are redeployed to the frontlines as the police department faces a workload that the city’s top cop has described as “reaching a peak. breaking point “. Chief Steve Williams shared the news at Thursday’s meeting of the London …
Read More »HULT Private Capital explores why invest in Salford rather than London?
While Landsec completes the premier sale of E14 in time for the acquisition of MediaCity; HULT Private Capital explains why they turned their attention from London to Salford. Last week we learned that the UK’s Land Securities Group PLC (LAND.L) has agreed to the sale of its Harbor Exchange portfolio, …
Read More »Interim Manager and Program Manager (Acting BA) | Guildhall School of Music and Drama
Interim Manager and Program Manager (Interim BA)Guildhall School of Music and Drama£ 66,400 – £ 75,880 per year including London weighting and depending on skills and experiencePermanent, full time (35 hours per week)Ref: GS628 Guild School is a vibrant international community of musicians, actors and production artists in the heart …
Read More »Rod Stewart reveals he can’t sleep unless “he knows his wife Penny Lancaster is safe”
Rod Stewart has revealed that he “couldn’t sleep” if he didn’t know his wife, Special Agent Penny Lancaster, had completed her shift patrolling the streets of London safely. Speaking in a new interview, Rod, 76, said of Penny’s role, 50, in the London Police Force: “I don’t sleep unless I …
Read More »Suspicious lodge fire endangers Indigenous homeless winter shelter, fears racism
Breadcrumb Links Local News The indigenous organization preparing to operate a winter shelter on the River Road golf course is appealing for help to find a “suitable and safe place” after a suspicious fire ravages the lodge. Author of the article: Megan Stacey Release date : 09 Nov 2021 • …
Read More »Greater clearing efficiency to strengthen Dubai’s global position – News
Larger clearing houses could be more aptly described as technology-driven rather than finance-driven By Ahmed ben Sulayem Posted: Sun Nov 7, 2021, 11:03 PM When I analyze the development of Dubai over the past 20 years, I often consider the factors that have contributed to the growth of the emirate. …
Read More »Opening of the supervised consumption site in London postponed to summer 2022: RHAC – London
The opening date of the first permanent supervised consumption site in London has been postponed until at least summer 2022, according to the operator of the future facility. The Regional HIV / AIDS Connection (RHAC) had hoped to open the doors to the new permanent site at 446 York St. …
Read More »Fallout from the explosion: Energy company accepts independent investigation into steam lines
Breadcrumb Links Local News The company whose steam line exploded in central London, prompting evacuations last week, has accepted a request from the town hall for an exterior inspection of all its underground lines. Author of the article: Serena Marotta, Randy Richmond, Megan Stacey Release date : 04 November 2021 …
Read More »Draft regulation “not strong enough” to stop graphic anti-abortion leaflets, critics say
A proposed City of London bylaw to address concerns over anti-abortion graphic leaflets does not go far enough, say critics who plan to push councilors to take a tougher approach when the issue comes up during a public participation meeting on Tuesday. City staff introduced a draft bylaw in September …
Read More »“Heroic” Responders to London Bridge Terrorist Attack Recognized
“They’ll say, ‘I was just doing my job’ or ‘I did what anybody else would do’, but their actions are truly remarkable,” Police Commissioner Ian Dyson said. Those who “valiantly” slaughtered the killer who stabbed a young man and a young woman to death on London Bridge in 2019 have …
Read More »How the first London Underground tunnels were inspired by a small worm
It is often said that most of the great inventions humans made were inspired by nature. Seed helicopters, bird airplanes, fish boats, and the list goes on … The same goes for one of London’s greatest inventions – the London Underground. In 1805, the engineer of French origin Marc Brunel …
Read More »Police warn of threat of terror attacks ahead of Christmas
Londoners have been warned to be on alert for the potential threat of an extremist attack ahead of Christmas, as Cressida Dick described the murder of Sir David Amess as “a chilling reminder” of the continuing terrorist danger. Write in the Standard Evening, the Metropolitan Police Commissioner said it was …
Read More »London call? No, screening in London
Here are 20 films that share that sentiment. Ivor Novello in “The tenant”.Courtesy of the British Film Institute and the Harvard Film Archive. The tenant (1927) Alfred Hitchcock’s best-known silent film is a reworking of Jack the Ripper history, with plenty of fog – which is as much a London …
Read More »Isolate Britain from protests as activists block roads to London
Insulate Britain blocked two sections of main roads leading to London after warning that its “nonviolent civil resistance” would continue on Wednesday. The road blocking climate group has blocked the A40 in west London and a roundabout in Dartford in the east of the capital to urge the government to …
Read More »Warning issued about fraud that cost homebuyers millions
Deeside.com> News Posted: Tue, October 26, 2021 Update: Tue 26 October Homebuyers are warned of an increase in scams that have seen victims scam hundreds of thousands of pounds. The National Economic Crime Center has launched a campaign to raise awareness about payment embezzlement fraud (PDF). Working with partners from …
Read More »The story of the new sculpture in downtown London
Breadcrumb Links Local News Artist Jyhling Lee said it was something special to create a public sculpture in the area where she grew up. Author of the article: Paul Vanderhoeven Release date : 24 October 2021 • 3 hours ago • 3 minutes to read • 7 comments London’s most …
Read More »Chelsea beat the Farke at Norwich City on Saturday
Saturday morning’s time slot has not been favorable for Chelsea in recent seasons. Add to that the fact that there was a plethora of injuries and the perfect recipe for disaster began to be written. Nevertheless, the leader has withdrawn and if there was a moment for the Blues to …
Read More »City Approves Conversion of Listed Police Station to Five-Star Hotel | New
View full screen Prisoner cells in a City of London grade II * police station are set to become private whiskey tasting rooms as part of a five-star hotel conversion. Dexter Moren Architects (DMA) plans to convert the 1960s building on Wood Street into a 216-room hotel received the green …
Read More »Local business challenges people to match $ 50,000 donation to Rotholme Family Shelter in London – London
A donation of $ 50,000 from a London, Ontario business will go a long way to help families in the London area in need of housing. Lewkowitz Financial donated the five-figure donation to Mission Services of London (MSL), Rotholme Family Shelter and challenges others to match it. Lewkowitz Financial owner …
Read More »Sunak to reduce tax surtax on bank profits to keep city competitive
Rishi Sunak will cut the bank profit tax surtax in next week’s budget by more than 60% in a bid to keep the City of London competitive globally in the wake of Brexit. Chancellor to reduce surtax from 8% to 3% from April 2023, according to people with knowledge of …
Read More »Queen Mary University of London launches new learning programs
Published on : October 18, 2021 Image of students sitting in front of computers in a laboratory Students accepted into the program will graduate from a leading Russell Group university (with tuition paid by government and employer through the Apprenticeship Levy), and, as an apprentice at PwC, earn a monthly …
Read More »City Commons work recognized with six Green Flag awards
Award-winning: Farthing Downs in Coulsdon and six other City Commons areas in and around Croydon received Green Flag status Seven green spaces in and around Croydon which are protected by the City of London Corporation have been awarded the prestigious Green Flag status. Coulsdon Common, Kenley Common, Farthing Downs and …
Read More »The bells of the London curfew that imposed bedtime on the whole city every night
The thought of being told it’s time to go to bed can seem ridiculous once you’re into adulthood. But in the Draconian days of medieval London, there was a forced bedtime for the whole city around 8 or 9 p.m. The sounds of the curfew bell would ring through the …
Read More »Friends of London’s unofficial town crier hope to give him a loud start
The funeral for Bill Paul, the unofficial town crier from London, Ont. Who has brought joy to thousands over the years, is scheduled for Friday and friends are hoping it will be a joyous and boisterous affair. “Bring banners! Noisemakers! Ride a unicycle! Wear a funny hat! Ring your bells! …
Read More »How will London recover from the pandemic? The city has a plan
Middlesex Center, Ont. – The City of London has unveiled a three-year London Community Recovery Framework for economic and social recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Unveiled to the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, it is the result of the work of the London Community Recovery Network, which was formed in …
Read More »The park bench is an endangered species
Like a kid Growing up in a gray suburb of London, I loved going in search of the perfect park bench. We only had five in our local park, and one was broken. Some Sunday mornings my father could be persuaded to go to new parks. We would take a …
Read More »London buses “Lahore – The Heart of Pakistan” put into service
LONDON: The beautiful city of Lahore has been projected around the world as 150 iconic London red buses will line up with the ‘Lahore – The Heart of Pakistan’ branding adorned on London’s busy roads. The campaign was launched to showcase the rich cultural heritage of Lahore and also to …
Read More »“The ties between the UK and Kuwait are strong” – ARAB TIMES
WhatsApp Facebook Twitter E-mail Messenger The Mayor of the City of London, Alderman William Russell, visited Kuwait from October 6 to 8. The Lord Mayor is an international ambassador for the UK’s financial and professional services industry. The UK is the world’s largest exporter of financial services, valued at £ …
Read More »New town hall: toilets and neutral flags for minorities
The £ 13.6million move to Crystal in the Royal Docks has been delayed, but the building is set to become the new headquarters of the Greater London Authority by Christmas. Planning permission was obtained from Newham Council to deploy a “rolling program” of flags from three 10-meter flag poles outside …
Read More »Highgate Expands UK Portfolio with Addition of Grosvenor House Suites and Dorsett City London Hotel
History and future converge during a pivotal period in the global hospitality market LONDON, October 7, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Highgate, a leading property investment and hotel management firm, has announced two new additions to the UK market: the acquisition of Dorsett City London Hotel and the management of …
Read More »NBK receives the Mayor of London
KOWET: City of London Mayor William Russell poses for a group photo with officials from the National Bank of Kuwait during a visit to NBK headquarters yesterday. KUWAIT: The National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) welcomed William Russell, Lord Mayor of the City of London, and his accompanying delegation for a …
Read More »London’s financial district, steeped in slavery, confronts its past
LONDON, October 6 (Reuters) – British ships have transported more than 3 million enslaved Africans across the Atlantic Ocean. Lloyd’s of London has insured many of these ships, the people chained below deck sometimes classified as “perishable goods”, alongside cattle, by market insurers. Lloyd’s involvement in the transatlantic slave trade …
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