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Train strikes 2023: Everything you need to know about August rail industrial action

RMT and Aslef unions have been walking out and banning overtime intermittently for the last 59 weeks

The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2023

Arsenal beat Man City on penalties to win Community Shield

NEW DELHI: Arsenal put an end to Manchester City's silverware streak with a 4-1 victory in the penalty shoot-out, following a 1-1 draw against the treble winners in a thrilling Community Shield match in London on Sunday.

The Times of India · Aug 6, 2023

Harry Kane scores four goals in Spurs' friendly win amid Bayern talk

Harry Kane put on an impressive display, scoring four goals to lead Tottenham Hotspur to a resounding 5-1 victory over Shakhtar Donetsk in a pre-season friendly match at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on Sunday.

The Times of India · Aug 6, 2023

Back to the stone age: the sustainable building material we’ve all been waiting for…

It’s strong, plentiful and fireproof, as well as beautiful, yet stone has long been supplanted in the building industry by energy-consuming steel, concrete and brick. A trio of advocates for this age-old material say it’s time for a rethink

The Guardian - UK · Aug 6, 2023

Alejo Veliz confirms Tottenham transfer as striker prepares to fly to London for medical

Rosario Central had been keen to keep teenager on loan

Evening Standard · Aug 6, 2023

Metropolitain by Andrew Martin review – a train lover’s guide to Paris

A British fan with a keen eye for detail paints a charming portrait of the beautifully designed Métro, which was conceived as the antithesis of London’s tube system

The Guardian - UK · Aug 6, 2023

‘You absolutely can’t make money’: can the Edinburgh Fringe survive?

The world’s biggest arts festival is back this month, at a time when discussions about the cost of taking a show to the Fringe have never been louder. Isobel Lewis speaks to performers, producers, food stall owners and community organisers about the problems facing the festival and whether it can…

The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2023

Pavyllon, London: ‘Serious drama, both on the plate and off’ – restaurant review

Prices will be sky high here courtesy of superstar chef Yannick Alléno, unless a fire alarm intervenes. By Jay Rayner

The Guardian - UK · Aug 6, 2023

Ulez just the start and similar scheme needed for buildings, experts warn

Lowering pollution produced by houses, offices and factories is just as crucial as tackling vehicle emissions

The Guardian - UK · Aug 6, 2023

Motorists protest Ulez expansion outside Downing St

The rally comes a day after Sadiq Khan pledged not to “water down” the extension on August 29

Evening Standard · Aug 5, 2023