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New exhibition commemorates Surrey's influence in the American fight for independence - 250 years on
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (331+ words) ‘How We Lost America’, an exhibition commemorating the 250th anniversary of American Independence through a British lens, is being held at a book shop in Richmond. The exhibition is open until 21 September at Books on the Rise, hosted by Benjamin Franklin…...
The hybrid leisure revolution: Redefining entertainment in south west London’s boroughs
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (1307+ words) There is something quite specific about the atmosphere in south west London. Anyone who has ever spent a Saturday afternoon strolling through Richmond Park or found themselves tucked into a corner of a historic pub in Wandsworth will understand. It…...
From bingo halls to smartphones: The digital transformation of south west London’s leisure scene
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (1353+ words) If you have ever spent a Saturday afternoon wandering through the leafy streets of Richmond or caught a show at the New Wimbledon Theatre, you will know that south west London has a very specific kind of charm. It is…...
'I'm not letting anything stop me': The blind Brixton boxer....
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (1308+ words) Athletic in build and kitted out in mismatched sports gear, Andre Odom appears no different from the other amateur boxers warming up for Afewee Boxing Club’s 7am ‘Box Blast’ class. Gloves on, Andre bounces lightly on the balls of his feet,…...
Chelsea legend hails brilliant moment in Premier League football
6+ day, 5+ hour ago (625+ words) Former Chelsea player Pat Nevin has tipped the Blues to kick on under new manager Xabi Alonso after last season’s disappointing finish. Chelsea failed to live up to expectations last season after finishing in 10th. But the arrival of the Spaniard…...
Water voles are thriving four years on from their return to Surrey
1+ week, 2+ day ago (275+ words) The South East Rivers Trust have said that since 101 water voles were released in Surrey four years ago, the animals have settled more widely across the Hogsmill River. In a partnership with conservation organization Citizen Zoo and with the support…...
London business reviving traditional ice sculpting turns 50
1+ week, 2+ day ago (327+ words) A company preserving the art of ice sculpting in Britain is celebrating its 50th birthday. Hamilton Ice Sculptures, based in London, have revived a traditional form of ice sculpting. The first one of its kind in Britain when it was set…...
Race against time to solve disappearance of Fulham estate agent 40 years on
1+ week, 2+ day ago (321+ words) Forty years on from the disappearance of a Fulham estate agent, police detectives are still convinced there’s more to her story. On the 28 July 1986, Suzy Lamplugh went missing after leaving the office of Sturgis and Sons to meet with a…...
UK’s ‘saxiest’ Drag Queen to host special performance at London Bridge to celebrate Brighton & Hove Pride
1+ week, 2+ day ago (312+ words) Travellers to Brighton’s Pride Festival will be serenaded out of the capital by a performance from the UK’s ‘saxiest’ Drag Queen. Snow White Trash, who hails from Brighton and plays the saxaphone, will entertain crowds at London Bridge on Saturday…...
Design Museum director Tim Marlow receives honorary doctorate from Kingston University
1+ week, 2+ day ago (149+ words) Kingston University has awarded Design Museum director and chief executive Tim Marlowan honourary doctorate. Kingston University and the Kensington-based Design Museum have been working together for 25 years, notably through the Master’s programme in Design Curating. Before taking up his role…...