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Iconic movie sets come to Piccadilly Circus - City News

Londoners will have the chance to step inside some of the most famous film and TV sets this week, at a two-day pop-up store in Piccadilly Circus.
The experience will feature iconic props from Friends, Harry Potter, The White Lotus and Superman. It will span more than 6,500 square feet across two floors, bringing together original props and recreated sets from major franchises.
Upon entrance fans will “check in” at a replica of the White Lotus reception, before exploring scenes from Carrie Bradsh...

Londoners reflect five years on from the murder of Sarah Everard

Five years ago, Sarah Everard was murdered on her way home from Clapham to Brixton by a Metropolitan Police officer.
On the evening of 3rd March 2021, Wayne Couzens abused his power as a serving Met Officer to abduct and lure Sarah to her death.
Sarah’s disappearence and murder sparked national outrage and provoked conversations around trust in policing, and women’s safety in public spaces.
It also marked a watershed in the national conversation around Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG).
We...

Inside Curating Dame Tracey Emin's A Second Life - City News

“She’s this frantic wild banshee in the studio (…) frenetic brush marks everywhere”, says creative director Harry Weller, describing Tracey Emin at work. Emin’s latest exhibition, A Second Life, has just opened at the Tate Modern and spans over four decades of her raw, confessional, and transformative art. We spoke to the curators to hear more about the making of the show.
Dame Tracey Emin first captured public attention in the 1990s when she was nominated for the Turner Prize for her provocativ...

Travel disruption expected on London-bound trains this evening

Rail disruption is affecting London-bound trains this afternoon, with National rail warning passengers to expect potential delays and cancellations till the end of the day.
Southern, Gatwick and Thameslink trains are named amongst the affected. This is due to rail safety inspections which took place earlier today.
Thameslink says that journeys between East Croydon and London Bridge may take up to 20 minutes longer than usual due to a signalling fault.
Due to the signal failure, trains heading No...

Labour councils vow to protect the Freedom Pass

The Freedom Pass has allowed Londoners aged 66 and over to travel for free on London’s public transport network for more than 50 years. But concerns about its rising cost have created uncertainty over the scheme’s future.
Earlier this month, London Councils – the body which represents all 32 London boroughs and the City of London- announced a potential review of the Older Person’s Freedom Pass, due to rising financial pressures on boroughs.
The pass currently costs London’s councils almost £333m...

London’s National COVID Memorial Wall Preserved - City News

The government plans to officially preserve the National Covid Memorial Wall in Lambeth which was created as a grassroots project by campaigners during the March 2021 lockdown.
The Wall, situated along the River Thames by St Thomas’ Hospital, a major centre of the UK’s COVID-19 response, features over 250,000 hand-painted red hearts and spans 540 metres, directly opposite the Houses of Parliament.
Each heart commemorates and represents a life and a loved one lost to COVID-19.
Matthew Fowler pain...

Awaab's Law to Protect London Tenants from Mould and Damp in Homes - City News

Awaab’s law, introduced this week, requires social Landlords to fix emergency hazards within 24 hours and investigate potential significant hazards within 10 working days.
The law is named after two-year-old Awaab Ishak, who died from a serious respiratory illness caused by prolonged exposure to mould in his Rochdale home in 2020.
Housing Secretary Steve Reeve said, ‘Everyone deserves a safe and decent home to live in and Awaab Ishak is a powerful reminder of how this can sadly be a matter of li...

Cost-conscious fashion - The Croft

By Mia Flook, Style Co-Head EditorThe Croft// Style Editor Mia Flook walks us through the best charity shops in Bristol, teaching us how to elevate our outfits on a budget. As Freshers week kicks off and a new year begins, here is my personal guide to amplifying your outfits on and off campus, featuring the best charity shops Bristol has to offer. These places will not only bless your bank balance but also uphold sustainability!The Top Spots for Fashion Bargains in BristolCotham HillStep into th...

DECADENT DELIGHTS: How Dressing Up Can Stop Us Feeling Down - The Croft

By Mia Flook, Style Digital Editor The Croft Magazine // DECADENCE is a word characterised by “excessiveness” and indulgence” in pleasure or luxury. But should it be considered a sin if done sustainably? Is it not about time we indulge in ourselves?It’s a well-touted economic fact that after every recession, war or dark time, extravagant and excessive fashion flourishes. Lipstick sales rise when wages dive. And there’s probably a good reason for this. People feel the need to take better care of...