Confectionery heir Cosmo Fry and son Orson once fought to save holiday home in a game of dice

Confectionery heir Cosmo Fry and son Orson once fought to save holiday home in a game of dice

EMILY PRESCOTT: How confectionery heir Cosmo Fry and his son Orson once fought to save their south of France holiday home in a game of dice By Emily Prescott For The Mail... Read more »
BREAKING: Injury time O’Rourke goal seals hard fought Leitrim victory in London

BREAKING: Injury time O’Rourke goal seals hard fought Leitrim victory in London

Leitrim footballers and fans let out a long sigh of relief as a breakaway Ryan O’Rourke goal with the last kick of the game secured the Green & Gold victory over London... Read more »
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‘I would have lost it all’: How Dalston’s iconic Ridley Road market fought gentrification and won

Community campaigners claimed victory this week in their attempts to save one of London’s most historic markets. Ridley Road Market in Dalston has been serving Londoners since the 1880s, but it came... Read more »
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Meet the 18-Year-Old South Londoner Who Fought for Free School Meals During COVID-19

One of the most memorable news stories during the UK’s first national lockdown in 2020 was the government’s dramatic last minute U-turn decision on providing free school meals during the holidays. Famously,... Read more »
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Arsenal’s Gabriel fought off bat-wielding thug in attempted robbery

A rsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes endured a terrifying ordeal during the summer as he fought off a bat-wielding robber who tried to steal his car and watch. Per the Daily Mail, CCTV... Read more »
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School pupils uncover tales of black and Asian veterans who fought in the Second World War

School pupils are highlighting the contribution of black and Asian people during the Second World War ahead of Remembrance Day by uncovering the stories of servicemen and women of colour. Students at... Read more »
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2011 London riots: the inside story of how the government fought to keep control | The Sunday Times Magazine

London, August 2011. It’s my first summer in No 10 as director of communications in David Cameron’s government. No one has told me that everyone leaves when the boss is on holiday.... Read more »

Kathy Bracken who fought for Wapping pensioners dies at 73

Campaigner Kathy Bracken, who took on Tower Hamlets Council to attempt to cease Wapping pensioners’ membership being evicted from Raine’s House, has died.  She handed away (*73*) 73 after dropping a battle with most cancers along with her household... Read more »
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South Norwood gravedigger who fought through fire to save Forest Hill publican – ‘I just did what had to be done’ – South London News

A gravedigger who pulled a landlord unconscious from his burning pub has stated he was just doing “what had to be accomplished”. Joe O’Rourke saved the lifetime of Asa Holmes by dragging... Read more »
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The first Black bishop in Britain who fought racism, had streets named after him and was honoured by the Queen

As Easter weekend comes round once more, Londoners are trying ahead to a protracted weekend the place some could head to church for an Easter Sunday service. The London Borough of Croydon... Read more »