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The best London bars and drinks for St Patrick’s Day

Fortunately, the law requiring pubs to shut on St Patrick’s Day was repealed decades ago, meaning you can charge your glass to Ireland’s patron saint known for dismissing snakes from the Emerald Isle. Here are three venues dispensing a taste of Irish hospitality...

Evening Standard · Mar 17, 2022

Talking Point: Do you agree with the majority of Londoners who think the Met Police is sexist and racist?

A recent poll by YouGov for the Mile End Institute, Queen Mary University of London found that some 63 percent of those surveyed said the Met is probably or definitely institutionally sexist, while 64 percent said it was probably or definitely racist. This will make difficult reading for anyone high…

Evening Standard · Mar 17, 2022

Chelsea sale takes twist as Aethel Partners 'submit £2bn bid' with Stamford Bridge plan revealed

Yet another party has entered the race to purchase Chelsea Football Club with London investment firm Aethel Partners reportedly submitting a £2billion offer

Football London · Mar 17, 2022

David Moyes calls for ‘bouncing’ London Stadium atmosphere as West Ham aim for special night against Sevilla

Nights like this are what West Ham’s move to the London Stadium was all for.

Evening Standard · Mar 17, 2022

Dancers and dissidents: how ballet became a political football between east and west

As the conflict in Ukraine intensifies, Russia’s dance corps are under scrutiny. But ballet has long been the “secret weapon” in Russia’s diplomatic arsenal

The Guardian - UK · Mar 17, 2022

‘It’s artwashing’: can galleries wean themselves off Russian oligarch loot?

For years, Russian billionaires have had a huge presence in the art world, whether as collectors, benefactors ot board members. Now, however, the glitz has worn off

The Guardian - UK · Mar 17, 2022

Sadiq Khan: ‘Climate crisis is a racial justice issue’ as black and Asian Londoners most affected

Exclusive: “The climate crisis should be a wake-up call to people of colour in London to understand that this is also a matter of racial injustice,” Sadiq Khan tells The Independent

The Independent UK · Mar 17, 2022

Made in London: eight homeware brands selling everything from ceramics to chairs

So little of what we now own is made in the UK, but it doesn’t have to be that way, as these London makers, artisans and entrepreneurs prove.

Evening Standard · Mar 17, 2022

Londoner’s Diary: ‘It’s a real shame’, says DJ Tony Blackburn on theatre closure

DJ and singer Tony Blackburn has spoken of his sadness that an iconic north London venue is set to be demolished. “I remember doing two pantos at the Intimate Theatre,” Blackburn told us. “It also happens to be where I first met my wife.”

Evening Standard · Mar 17, 2022

Beavers reintroduced in London after 400-year absence

Beavers are to be re-introduced to London for the first time in more than 400 years.

Evening Standard · Mar 17, 2022