Bibendum’s Two Michelin-Starred Chef Refused UK Residency Permit
Claude Bosi has had his application for a permanent permit to reside in the UK post-Brexit refused after living in the country for 23 years.
Month: January 2020
London Short-term Lets ‘Out of Control’ with over 73,000 Listings on Airbnb-Style Platforms
Airbnb-style platforms accounted for one in every 50 homes advertised for letting in the capital.
West London College: Campaigners Allege Demolition Driven by £8.5m Black Hole and ‘Heritage Vandalism’
Locals campaigned for over 15 years to stop St Paul’s fields from being built over but the battle is being fought all over again to save a modernist landmark.
Harry to Quit Military in Megxit Deal
The Duke of Sussex fought in Afghanistan on the frontline, but is now severing his official ties to the military as he quits royal life completely. Harry spent 10 years in the forces, and once said how his experience in the Army would stay with him for the rest of his life. Former First Sea Lord, Lord West expressed his regret over Harry stepping down from his military appointments. “The whole situation is extremely sad and I think it is unfortunate, after his splendid service in the military, that he will now no longer be involved with the military in the UK,” he told ITV News. When Harry left the Army in 2015, he vowed to always maintain his links with his fellow servicemen and women. “Luckily for me, I will continue to wear the uniform and mix with fellow servicemen and women for the rest of my life, helping where I can,” he said. He took over from his grandfather, the Duke of Edinburgh, as Captain General of the Royal Marines in 2017 – …
Harry and Meghan to Drop HRH Titles and Repay £2.4m Frogmore Costs
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have walked away from the monarchy, issuing an unprecedented statement that outlines how they will “no longer formally represent the Queen”.
Turner and the Thames: David Attenborough’s ‘Joy’ at Discovering Painter’s Riverside Retreat
“Of course, I knew that Turner was around here, but I never dreamt that there was a hidden gem like this.”
Fourth Plinth: Whipped Cream, Cherry, Fly and a Watchful Drone
London’s most popular square is about to get its very own cherry on the cake by way of artist Heather Phillipson’s The End commission for the Fourth Plinth.
Ikea Hammersmith: Flat-pack Giants’ Mission to Fix High Street
Ikea plans to open its first small store concept in Hammersmith, west London.
Heirs Apparent: Queen Begins 2020s with Successors in Throne Room
Queen Elizabeth has kicked off the new decade by posing next to her three heirs in the throne room at Buckingham Palace.
Duke and Duchess of Cambridge ‘Shocked and Saddened’ by Australia Bushfires
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have expressed their shock and sadness over the catastrophic bushfires ravaging Australia.