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Legendary Half Moon pub saved Comments Off

Posted on January 14, 2010
A London-based music venue which has become famous over the years because of appearances by some of the greatest acts such as the Rolling Stones, U2 and Van Morrison has avoided closure.   Half Moon, located in Putney, was saved thanks to a vast media campaign which was launched following the announced ... Read More >>

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Ricky Gervais Schedules World Comedy Tour Comments Off

Posted on January 13, 2010
Comedy star Ricky Gervais has revealed details of his first world tour. The forty-eight-year-old comedian is scheduled to perform a series of stand-up gigs in 20 countries, including gigs in America and the United Kingdom. Sell-out crowds in the UK last year have confirmed his popularity. Gervais, creator and main protagonist of the ... Read More >>

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London Shovels Through Worst Winter In 3 Decades Comments Off

Posted on January 08, 2010
The wintery storms hitting Britain have prolonged the mayhem and the mess of transit confusion and cancellations. It been reported to have been the worst winter weather in 30 years, bringing more transport disruption all over London. British Airways revealed it had cancelled a number of flights departing from Heathrow airport as ... Read More >>

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The Victoria & Albert Present Grace Kelly Comments Off

Posted on January 07, 2010
The wardrobe of a Hollywood icon who became a Princess is to go on display at the Victoria & Albert museum in London.   Princess Grace of Monaco was a celebrated style icon. London’s Victoria & Albert museum is scheduled to exhibit the stunning wardrobe of actress and princess Grace Kelly, next spring. The ... Read More >>

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Peter Gabriel and Mos Def doing spring time London gigs Comments Off

Posted on January 06, 2010
Two great performers will be performing London concerts this spring. Legendary performer Peter Gabriel has announced the inclusion of a second gig at the O2 Arena in London. Gabriel, additionally to his previously announced March 27 date, will now also play the O2 on the 28, in support of 'Scratch My Back', ... Read More >>

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Eurostar Passengers Struggle To Reach Their Destinations For Christmas Comments Off

Posted on December 21, 2009
Thousands of UK train travellers have been left stranded following the cancellation of all rail services by Eurostar as it top boss admitted he had no idea when service would resume. With only a few days before Christmas, this period represents one of the busiest travelling times of the year for ... Read More >>

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Category transport, travel

Police Hunt Westminster Street Robbers Comments Off

Posted on December 18, 2009
London police authorities are attempting to track down a group of 10 suspected thieves, con artists and muggers thought to be using Westminster as their prime hunting ground. Officials have used pictures captured with CCTV equipment in a bid to reveal the identity of the suspected criminals. The images have been ... Read More >>

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Elvis Presley Photo Exhibit On At London’s Proud Chelsea Gallery Comments Off

Posted on December 16, 2009
A new photography exhibition is presenting late American icon Elvis Presley with never made public pictures. The never published images of the King of Rock and roll are sure to rekindle interest for the one that reinvented rock and roll music and presented it to the world in a bold ... Read More >>

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Raphael and Rembrandt Set Records At Auction Comments Off

Posted on December 09, 2009
The art market once again manages to go against the grain as a drawing authored by Raphael was auctioned off at London’s Christie’s for £29.2m. The sale represents an auction record for an Old Master drawing. The previous record was held jointly by Michael Angelo and Leonardo drawings at £8m. Previously ... Read More >>

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Hateful Behaviour Towards Female Beefeater Results In Sackings Comments Off

Posted on November 26, 2009
One of London’s greatest tourist attraction has been the seen of peculiar and embarrassing events recently. It was revealed yesterday that two of the Beefeaters guarding the Tower of ¬London have been fired after subjecting a female colleague to hateful behaviour. An investigation was carried out by officials at the historic building ... Read More >>

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