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London Attack Deemed Likely Terrorist Incident

London Informer — Thu, 23 May 2013 02:40:22 +0000

London Attack Deemed Likely Terrorist Incident A man has been killed in what reports described as a machete attack in London, and police have shot two suspects in what British Prime Minister David Cameron says is likely a terrorist incident. The Associated Press says the incident occurred Wednesday … Full News here – Read more [...]

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Electrocomponents Rises in Longest Winning Streak: London Mover

London Informer — Wed, 22 May 2013 12:41:50 +0000

Electrocomponents Rises in Longest Winning Streak: London Mover The stock rose as much as 0.4 percent today to 279.5 pence, a two-year high, and was up 0.3 percent at 9:15 a.m. in London. “Electrocomponents has demonstrated good momentum in terms of top-line growth, especially in the U.S. and Europe,” David … Full News here – [...]

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West London Residents Oppose Heathrow Expansion in Vote

London Informer — Wed, 22 May 2013 05:41:32 +0000

West London Residents Oppose Heathrow Expansion in Vote Residents of two west London boroughs close to Heathrow Airport voted by 71.8 percent to 28.2 percent against the building of a third runway, the councils said today. Richmond Upon Thames and Hillingdon councils ran the referendum, which concluded on … Full News here – Read more [...]

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Restaurant Report: Bubbledogs in London

London Informer — Tue, 21 May 2013 22:39:57 +0000

Restaurant Report: Bubbledogs in London London's restaurant scene can seem awash with culinary redundancies. How many more ramen soup bars can the city really support? Do we really need another Peruvian restaurant with a “bespoke” pisco bar? So it's a delight when clever culinary novelty … Full News here – Read more on New York [...]

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Second Coming? See Jose Mourinho pictured wearing a Chelsea shirt in …

London Informer — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:42:07 +0000

Second Coming? See Jose Mourinho pictured wearing a Chelsea shirt in … An oversized image of the so-called 'Special One' has appeared on a billboard in Kensington, London, under the hashtag #The2ndComing. Jose Mourinho Here's looking at you: Mourinho is widely expected to make Chelsea return. But, Blues fans will be … Full News here [...]

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Spring surge sees average cost of new London home hit £542000

London Informer — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:41:53 +0000

Spring surge sees average cost of new London home hit £542000 A spring surge — in which the young competed with foreign investors for the relatively few flats and houses for sale — pushed the average asking price of a newly-built property in Greater London to £542,266, up 6.8 per cent in a month and [...]

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Xavier's Kolkata cements Rajarhat dream in London

London Informer — Mon, 20 May 2013 04:40:02 +0000

Xavier's Kolkata cements Rajarhat dream in London LONDON: When St Xavier's College had embarked on a new chapter by announcing a new campus at Rajarhat, its most illustrious alumnus – global steel giant Arcelor Mittal chief LN Mittal – had pledged to help his alma mater. At the college's annual alumni … Full News here [...]

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Wigan's Sam Tomkins is class act in 12-try romp at London Broncos

London Informer — Sun, 19 May 2013 21:40:32 +0000

Wigan's Sam Tomkins is class act in 12-try romp at London Broncos The Wigan coach, Shaun Wane, admits he is close to running out of superlatives for Sam Tomkins after the Warriors full-back overran London Broncos at the Stoop. Tomkins ran in three tries, created three more and toyed with the home side from start [...]

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1000s protest NHS changes in London

London Informer — Sun, 19 May 2013 14:40:08 +0000

1000s protest NHS changes in London The protest, backed by an unprecedented coalition of British trade unions, Labour MPs, medical staff and anti-privatization campaign groups, was organized against planned privatization and closures across London including nine accident and emergency … Full News here – Read more on Press TV

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MPs consider new inquiry into London listing rules after mining scandals

London Informer — Sun, 19 May 2013 00:40:23 +0000

MPs consider new inquiry into London listing rules after mining scandals ENRC and Bumi, mining groups with significant international ownership and whose primary assets are outside the UK, are embroiled in damaging fraud investigations that have prompted questions over the rules that allow companies to float on the stock … Full News here – Read [...]

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Skateboarders fight to save famed London spot

London Informer — Sat, 18 May 2013 10:39:58 +0000

Skateboarders fight to save famed London spot Skateboarders soar out of the concrete bowl beneath London's Southbank Centre, as they have done for the past 40 years, while spectators drink beer and hiphop beats stoke up the party atmosphere. But this is no party — it's a protest. These knights of … Full News here [...]

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Syrian hackers compromise London's Financial Times blogs, Twitter feeds

London Informer — Fri, 17 May 2013 20:39:58 +0000

Syrian hackers compromise London's Financial Times blogs, Twitter feeds LONDON – A clutch of blogs and Twitter accounts maintained by the Financial Times were hacked Friday, the latest in a series of cyberattacks claimed by the Syrian Electronic Army, a pro-government group which often attacks media organizations it sees … Full News here – Read [...]

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London Mayor makes Heathrow 'muddle along' warning

London Informer — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:40:13 +0000

London Mayor makes Heathrow 'muddle along' warning Boris Johnson has warned the government aviation commission of the dangers of taking a "muddle along" approach. The London mayor has submitted papers to the Whitehall-appointed Davies Commission, along with other stakeholders, including Heathrow … Full News here – Read more on BBC News

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London Knights have unfinished business at Memorial Cup – CBC

London Informer — Fri, 17 May 2013 06:41:06 +0000

London Knights have unfinished business at Memorial Cup – CBC The London Knights didn't get much time to celebrate their second straight Ontario Hockey League title. The club will be on the ice for the opener of the 2013 MasterCard Memorial Cup against the host Saskatoon Blades on Friday night, just four days … Full [...]

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London: nowhere to rent if you are young and on benefits

London Informer — Thu, 16 May 2013 16:41:53 +0000

London: nowhere to rent if you are young and on benefits If you are young, on benefits, and living in London, finding somewhere affordable to live is now all but impossible. Housing benefit reforms mean that the chances of a young single person on benefits – and "young" means up to the age of 35 [...]

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Shop bosses win rethink on faster visas for Chinese tourists

London Informer — Thu, 16 May 2013 09:40:21 +0000

Shop bosses win rethink on faster visas for Chinese tourists West End bosses claim this “border bureaucracy” and the hassle of two applications deters many Chinese people from visiting London. They estimate this loses Britain £1.2 billion in annual tourism spending as a result. Immigration minister Mark Harper … Full News here – Read more [...]

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Skateboarders fight to save famed London spot

London Informer — Thu, 16 May 2013 02:41:13 +0000

Skateboarders fight to save famed London spot A skateboarder performs tricks in an area beneath the Southbank Centre in London on May 6, 2013. The skateboarders are jousting with authorities to save one of the world's most iconic skateparks from being converted into a stretch of chain stores and … Full News here – Read [...]

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OPP, London police kick off road safety week

London Informer — Wed, 15 May 2013 19:41:29 +0000

OPP, London police kick off road safety week On Monday, the first day of the safety campaign, London police officers issued 90 tickets. Officers charged 35 people for not wearing their seatbelts, 12 people for driving while distracted and 32 people for aggressive driving related offences. Over … Full News here – Read more on [...]

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LONDON COUNCIL APPROVES AMY WINEHOUSE STATUE PLANS

London Informer — Wed, 15 May 2013 05:42:24 +0000

LONDON COUNCIL APPROVES AMY WINEHOUSE STATUE PLANS The Back to Black hitmaker, who died in 2011, is also set for two other posthumous honours – she will be the subject of a special exhibition at the Jewish Museum in London from July (13), while she will be awarded the first 'star' on London's Music … [...]

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"Fatbergs" In London Sewers To Be Transformed Into Electricity

London Informer — Tue, 14 May 2013 22:40:05 +0000

"Fatbergs" In London Sewers To Be Transformed Into Electricity Oil and fat accumulating under the streets of London is apparently causing a bit of an issue. However, the city is going to burn these fatbergs in order to create electricity — about 130 GWh of electricity per year. A power station at Beckton in east [...]

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Musical debut at 78 for ex-Bond villain

London Informer — Tue, 14 May 2013 15:39:50 +0000

Musical debut at 78 for ex-Bond villain He has been a James Bond villain, a Star Wars general and the voice of Aragog the spider in Harry Potter. But Julian Glover, currently a Grand Maester in Game of Thrones, today declared himself thrilled to be adding singing and dancing in a musical to … Full [...]

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Infidelity and the commuter: why so many London workers are having affairs

London Informer — Tue, 14 May 2013 08:40:09 +0000

Infidelity and the commuter: why so many London workers are having affairs The lure of the bright lights and after-office fun in London is no doubt hard to resist. The Home Counties life might be the choice for many — with the trappings of wealth and good schools for the children — but in reality, [...]

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RBC inspires with rooftop garden spot at London's Chelsea Flower Show

London Informer — Tue, 14 May 2013 01:41:12 +0000

RBC inspires with rooftop garden spot at London's Chelsea Flower Show The Chelsea Flower Show (which runs May 21-25) in London, England, is celebrating its centennial this year. Members of the royal family will be in attendance on opening day, as usual. Also back this year are two of the original 1913 exhibiting firms, … [...]

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HS2 And East London Crossing: The Best Laid Plans…

London Informer — Mon, 13 May 2013 18:40:19 +0000

HS2 And East London Crossing: The Best Laid Plans… In London, by contrast, we can still remember the first leaflets appearing at our local station bringing the exciting news that Crossrail was coming. That was 20 years ago; we're still changing at Stratford. Two bits of news today highlight one of the … Full News [...]

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ITV buys US production company behind Cake Boss

London Informer — Mon, 13 May 2013 12:32:47 +0000

ITV buys US production company behind Cake Boss … Business Connections · Corporate Tickets · Comment · Arts · Going out · Life & Style · Showbiz · Offers · Homes & Property · Ladder for London. Hot Topics. UKIP Afghanistan Ed Miliband Queens Park Rangers Beyonce Gareth Bale Chelsea F.c. · Click here. Full [...]

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