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A plaque on a statue can’t cover a cruel slave trader’s mass murder. My ancestors deserve better

Keeping a statue to William Beckford in London reeks of moral failure, says lecturer and broadcaster Robert Beckford

The Guardian - UK · Sep 19, 2023

Making a mark: London’s historic blue plaques seek more diversity as 1,000th marker is unveiled

English Heritage is preparing to unveil its 1,000th blue plaque, the famous discs that dot the walls of buildings throughout London to mark the places where scientists, artists, politicians and activists have made history

The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2023

Man seriously injured when e-bike caught fire while charging in bedroom

London Fire Brigade said the victim suffered burns to several parts of his body while trying to put the blaze out with an extinguisher.

Evening Standard · Sep 19, 2023

Burberry shows off killer trenchcoat and blue strawberries at London show

Prints symbolising British summertime appear on fashion week catwalk alongside modernised version of brand’s staple product

The Guardian - UK · Sep 18, 2023

Sugar Prices Rally Towards 12-Year Highs on Brazilian Weather Forecasts

Oct NY world sugar #11 (SBV23 ) on Monday closed up +0.20 (+0.74%), and Dec London white sugar #5 (SWZ23 ) closed up +5.60 (+0.77%). Sugar prices Monday rallied back up towards last Friday's 12-year highs on forecasts for hot and dry weather in Brazil. Sugar prices were also boosted...

Barchart · Sep 18, 2023

Build HS2, say northern leaders, as ministers refuse to confirm Manchester link

Andy Burnham says reports Rishi Sunak wants to cut route short at Birmingham ‘beggared belief’

The Guardian - UK · Sep 18, 2023

City Hall committee urges tighter regulation to stop e-bike fires

City Hall politicians have urged ministers to crack down on dangerous e-bikes products

Evening Standard · Sep 18, 2023

Five overlooked London restaurant openings from this summer

From a new seafood spot in the heart of the city to a neighbourhood joint in Kensal Rise, Mike Daw names the new spots that flew under the radar

Evening Standard · Sep 18, 2023

Ministers accused of ‘rail betrayal’ as they refuse to confirm HS2 to Manchester

A leaked photograph suggested the Government is weighing up scrapping the second phase from Birmingham to the North West.

The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2023

Fashion show accused of ‘glamourising domestic abuse’ as models sport fake injuries

Irina Shayk among models sporting black eyes and bruises on London Fashion Week show by designer Mowalola Ogunlesi

The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2023