LONDON’S LABOUR Mayor, Sadiq Khan, has been given a seat in the House of Lords by Keir Starmer – but he is not receiving awards for good behaviour from London boroughs. A few weeks ago Khan came out with another ...
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Sounds on Sunday: 50 years ago – 1976-14
FIFTY YEARS AGO we were humming along to the hits of 1976. Some have magnificently stood the test of time; others have not. Join us on Memory Lane as we review them on their golden anniversaries. On 20th July, Demis ...
Read More »Global fintech LemFi appoints Shah Yousuf to lead the Bangladesh corridor across international markets
London: Global financial technology company LemFi has appointed British Bangladeshi fintech professional, business consultant and media entrepreneur Shah Yousuf to lead the Bangladesh corridor across its international markets, reinforcing the company’s commitment to one of the world’s largest remittance markets. ...
Read More »Food retailers: new allergen labelling guidance out
ALLERGIES are a serious business. People with allergens can have a serious reaction if they consume food they are allergic to. If they don’t get the right treatment promptly, they can die – and sometimes they do. Some schools have ...
Read More »York Hall shuts – but Be Wells offer membership deal
YORK HALL Leisure Centre has been closed – with Tower Hamlets Council insisting that this is a temporary closure. The Be Well The Spa, situated in York Hall, is also closed. Tower Hamlets Council says: “York Hall Leisure Centre, including ...
Read More »Two teens guilty of arson at Gants Hill
IT TOOK a seven week trial at the Old Bailey, but two teenagers have now been convicted of arson with intent to endanger life. They cannot be named because of their age, so locals will not know who put the ...
Read More »Holiday kids’ week in Victoria Park
SAVE THE DATE! A bonanza of fun for all the family is coming to Victoria Park during the last week in August – and it’s free. There will be a whole four days of fun activities from Monday, 24th August ...
Read More »AI investment is a key driver of global technology markets
Hafsa Noor Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to dominate global investment trends, with leading technology companies expanding capital expenditure on AI infrastructure despite persistent uncertainty in the broader economic landscape. Market analysts believe sustained investment in AI is reinforcing confidence in ...
Read More »Teenager faces terror charge after “plot” to attack mosques
POLICE HAVE discovered an alleged plot to attack two mosques in South London – an attack motivated by “extreme right-wing terrorism”. The discovery comes after police arrested a 14 year old boy at an address in South London on suspicion ...
Read More »Bangladesh floods kill over 50 in Dhaka and Cox’s Bazar
AFTER DAYS of heavy rainfall, flash floods have swept through parts of Bangladesh, causing landslides and leaving families cut off by large swathes of standing flood water. Early reports confirm that 51 people have died, but the number is expected ...
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