Day: November 27, 2020
Food For London Now: Your chance to buy prints from top artist to boost our appeal
November 27, 2020R eaders can buy prints from a top British artist who has produced digital portraits of people living in food poverty who have been helped by our Christmas appeal. Contemporary painter and sculptor Henry Hudson will sell the prints for £150 each, with all the proceeds going towards our charitable partner With Compassion. Their volunteers, […]
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UK coronavirus LIVE: Covid tiers ‘could change before Christmas’ as London R rate between 1 and 1.1
November 27, 20201606498499 World update: Brazilian president insists, “I will not get vaccinated against coronavirus” Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro has said he won’t take any working Covid-19 vaccine himself and called the use of masks “the last taboo to fall”. Mr Bolsonaro’s comments, broadcast on his social media channels on Thursday night, alarmed health experts who said […]
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Barking stabbing: Man fighting for life after east London knife attack
November 27, 2020A man is fighting for life in hospital after being repeatedly stabbed in east London. The attack took place on Longbridge Road, Barking on Friday. A police statement said: “We are currently on scene at Longbridge Road, Barking responding to a serious assault where a male has received stab wounds. A crime scene is in […]
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Duchess of Cambridge warns against ignoring the importance of early child development in landmark speech
November 27, 2020T he Duchess of Cambridge has warned against ignoring the importance of early child development as it is an major issue that shapes the type of society we will become. In a keynote speech, delivered virtually, to mark publication of her landmark research, Kate highlighted how problems in early childhood are the root cause of […]
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Comedian Elvin Mensah filmed getting ‘emergency lockdown trim’ on London train
November 27, 2020Comedian Elvin Mensah, who styles himself as a mix of Rowan Atkinson and Eddie Murphy, has previously achieved viral fame as “that train guy” for his speed dating series on the Tube. Where others see a train, Mensah sees a comedy club, using London’s rail network to surprise and entertain passengers with stunts such as […]
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The best restaurants and pubs that serve food in London with heated outdoor seating
November 27, 2020Here we go again, back in Tier 2. At least, we’re a bit more clued-up on what that means – kind of. With regions entering different tiers as lockdown restrictions ease – London being Tier 2 – we’re all following different rules. Pubs and bars, under the new laws, can only operate if they can […]
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