Day: January 19, 2023
Tube workers announce more strikes next month
January 19, 2023London Underground workers will stage two strikes next month in a dispute over safety. Members of Aslef union on the Bakerloo line will walk out on February 4 and 11 after voting in favour of industrial action. The union is in dispute over a plan it claims would allow trains to go into sidings and […]
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How to save money on London tube and bus journeys as prices set to rise
January 19, 2023The cost of living crisis isn’t going away anytime soon, and Londoners are looking at added woes. The price of tube and bus fares will increase by an average of 5.9 percent – the biggest hike for more than 10 years. For the second successive year, bus fares will rise 10p – taking them to […]
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Chinese New Year 2023 in London: Four events for the Year of the Rabbit
January 19, 2023Chinese New Year is almost upon us, and the nation’s capital has been preparing for the celebrations. 2023 is the year of the Rabbit, and new year celebrations will mark the transition from 2022’s Year of the Tiger. Chinesenewyear.net states: ‘In Chinese culture, rabbits represent the moon. Some say it is because the shadows of […]
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Man named ‘number one buyer of Quavers crisps’ at local shop for second year running
January 19, 2023Any heavyweight champion will tell you that getting to the top is hard – but staying there is harder. This is the big challenge that Lee Wakefield, from Dalston, east London, faced at the beginning of 2022. After being crowned the ‘number one buyer of Quavers Crisps’ in his Sainsbury’s, all he wanted to do […]
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Running out of options during Veganuary? Don’t despair, check out these restaurants instead
January 19, 2023Doing Veganuary, but can’t be bothered to cook? You’re in luck. If you’re after something spicy or itching for a healthier option, there truly are some wonderful vegan restaurants out there. From Mildred’s in London’s Soho to Seeds For The Soul in Edinburgh, check out our top picks below. Mildreds, Soho, London Opened in 1988 […]
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