Day: August 11, 2025

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Prince Charles Cinema could be opening a new venue in east London

August 11, 2025

Sarah Hooper Published August 11, 2025 1:19pm Updated August 11, 2025 2:31pm Prince Charles Cinema could be opening up a new location in London despite its ongoing battle to save its iconic Leicester Square home. Earlier this year it was revealed the cinema, beloved by Hollywood directors, was being ‘bullied into closure’ over fears the […]

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Want to know what’s going right in Britain? Come to the capital, look at the Elizabeth line railway | Jonn Elledge thumbnail

Want to know what’s going right in Britain? Come to the capital, look at the Elizabeth line railway | Jonn Elledge

August 11, 2025

Another week, another piece of good news concerning London’s newest railway. This time it’s a timetable update showing that the Saturday service on the core section of the Elizabeth line will increase from 16 to 20 trains an hour. From December, there will be a train every three minutes between Paddington and Whitechapel, higher than […]

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Prince Charles cinema looks to expand to second venue in east London

August 11, 2025

The Prince Charles cinema is planning to expand to a second site in the capital despite being locked in a battle over the future of its original location in central London. The independent cinema, which is known for showing a wide-ranging selection of cult films from across the history of cinema, has put in a […]

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Suspended Labour councillor on trial over inciting violent disorder at protest

August 11, 2025

Ricky Jones, 57, is alleged to have committed the offence while addressing a crowd in Walthamstow, east London, on August 7 last year. Thousands of people attended the anti-racism demonstration in Walthamstow (PA Wire/PA Archive) PA Archive A suspended Labour councillor will go on trial charged with encouraging violent disorder during an anti-racism protest. Ricky […]

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Government urged to crack down on ‘exploitative’ baby formula marketing

August 11, 2025

The Government has been urged to crack down on the “exploitative” marketing practices of baby formula companies. Liberal Democrat MP Jess Brown-Fuller, chairwoman of the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Infant Feeding, has said new parents face inflated prices and unfounded health claims on packaging. Firms are also “exploiting a legal loophole” to circumvent […]

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