Media
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Amersham becomes London’s 81st step-free Underground station
TfL has today announced that Amersham Underground station has become step-free, helping those with accessibility needs to access the station and the wider transport network, significantly07 February 2021Read More... -
London launches a new taskforce to tackle digital exclusion in the city
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, and London Councils have launched a new taskforce to tackle digital exclusion in the city and source new and upcycled electronic03 February 2021Read More... -
The Mayor of London and Assembly to commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day online
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan and the Chair of the London Assembly, Navin Shah AM will today (Monday 25) join Jewish community leaders and Holocaust survivors as part of a virtual25 January 2021Read More... -
Statement from Mayor of London about Brexit deal
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, said: “Whichever way you slice it, there is no doubt that this deal falls short of what’s best for London, the UK and our economy. It does not come close to24 December 2020Read More...
Culture
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Fantastic beasts take over London's Natural History Museum
Fans of J.K. Rowling's "Fantastic Beasts" will already be familiar with nifflers, occamy and demiguise while unicorns, dragons and mermaids have been the stuff of legends for centuries.Read More... -
Lockdown inspires Beckham, de la Morena at fashion week
Many people struggled with the coronavirus lockdown but for designers Victoria Beckham and Emilio de la Morena, showing at London Fashion Week on Monday, it was a source of inspiration.Read More... -
Snooker great Hendry comes out of retirement
Seven-time world champion Stephen Hendry, aged 51, announced on Tuesday that he will come out of retirement to play the next two seasons on the World Snooker Tour.Read More... -
Great expectations: O'Sullivan compares himself to Prince William
Snooker legend Ronnie O'Sullivan compares the expectation placed on him at an early age to that of Prince William being groomed to be king one day.Read More... -
Johnny Depp staff defend actor in London libel trial
Employees of Hollywood star Johnny Depp during his rocky marriage to ex-wife Amber Heard defended the actor in a UK court Tuesday on day six of his libel lawsuit trial.Read More... -
National Gallery becomes first major London museum to reopen
Britain's National Gallery reopens on Wednesday, with masks recommended and social distancing and advance booking mandatory, as the country continues to emerge from three months ofRead More... -
Johnny Depp libel trial set to start in London
A libel trial was due to begin on Tuesday between Hollywood actor Johnny Depp and a British tabloid newspaper over claims that he was violent to his former wife, Amber Heard.Read More... -
UK war-time 'icon' Vera Lynn dead at 103
Legendary British singer Vera Lynn, the so-called "forces sweetheart" who helped keep up morale during World War II, died Thursday aged 103, her family said.Read More... -
Three races to savour at Royal Ascot
Royal Ascot goes ahead on Tuesday despite being behind closed doors due to the coronavirus pandemic.Read More... -
Royal Ascot show must go on, says race chief
Royal Ascot will take a big financial hit when it goes ahead behind closed doors next week but racing director Nick Smith says it is important to put on a show.Read More... -
London Marathon may now be for elite only
This year's delayed London Marathon may now be restricted to elite runners only, race organiser Hugh Brasher has said.Read More... -
Coronavirus crisis presents opportunity for Saudi's Newcastle project
A Saudi-backed takeover of Newcastle United appears to be nearing completion at a time when the rest of the football industry is on its knees due to the economic crisis caused by theRead More... -
Bookies seek winning formula 'to survive' coronavirus slump
Bookmakers at an "emergency summit" this month will be trying to find a way to "survive the slump" triggered by the coronavirus pandemic.Read More...
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Education
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, today launched the new London Schools Pollution Helpdesk - a free to use service for all London schools as part of plans to clean up toxic air at schools in
The facility was set up in a collaboration between the University of Cambridge and two major pharmaceutical partners, AstraZeneca and GSK. Soon after its launch, the facility was brought into
University students will be able to travel home to spend Christmas with their families once the national restrictions end on 2 December, following steps set out in new
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has today announced new plans to clean up toxic air at schools in the worst polluted areas of the capital.
The United Kingdom and Kenya will co-host a high-level summit next year to lead global action to educate every child, the Prime Minister Boris Johnson and President Uhuru Kenyatta announce
On October 12, Alworth College presented a new degree’s program. Alworth College, which proposes various professional English programs and courses, has begun training for early childhood
US pop icon Taylor Swift has donated more than £23,000 (26,000 euros, $31,000) to a London schoolgirl raising funds to go to university.
The coronavirus pandemic has caused an "unprecedented education emergency" with up to 9.7 million children affected by school closures at risk of never going back to class, Save the
With conferences cancelled and revenues hit because of a lack of rent from student accommodation, Britain's universities are reeling from the global coronavirus pandemic.
Authors of headline-grabbing research into how many people in Britain may already be infected with COVID-19 insisted Wednesday their research showed the need for widespread antibody