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3 days ago

Campaigners urge King Charles to intervene as London's oldest Indian restaurant faces closure

Supporters of the Michelin-starred establishment are urging the King, who has championed community links, to protect what they describe as "a living piece of shared cultural history". However, the Crown Estate insists the building requires refurbishment that cannot be done with the restaurant in place. "This is not a decision we've taken lightly," said a Crown Estate spokesman about removing the restaurant from its current premises.
Food & drink
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Sacking of bus driver who punched thief 'shameful'

A Metroline bus driver was dismissed after punching a thief who had stolen a passenger's necklace; supporters argue his actions were self-defence and proportionate.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Anger in Iceland over incoming US ambassador's 52nd state' joke

We heard that former Rep Billy Long, Trump's nominee for ambassador to Iceland, joked to members on the floor last night that Iceland will be the 52nd state and he'll be governor, Politico wrote in its morning newsletter. The reaction in Reykjavik was swift. In a statement to the Guardian, Iceland's foreign ministry said it had contacted the US embassy for clarification.
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fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Couple launch legal challenge against 'unfair' takeover of Hampstead Heath cafes

Hampstead Heath café operators are legally challenging the decision to hand their cafes to Daisy Green and demanding transparency about the selection process.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

China cracks down on calls for accountability over deadly Hong Kong blaze

Hong Kong national security police arrested three people and Beijing warned anti-China, pro-chaos elements amid demands for accountability after the city’s deadliest fire in decades.
UK politics
fromTheregister
4 months ago

UK government says digital ID won't be compulsory - honest

The UK government outlined details for a proposed digital ID project amid mass public opposition and Palantir's refusal to participate.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago

Labour blocks proposal for swift bricks' in all new homes

Labour committee rejected a proposal for swift bricks in new homes, raising concerns on wildlife protection in development policies.
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