London Informer

Olympic cauldron a contender for design prize LONDON — Britain's tallest building, the 2012 Olympic cauldron and a non-stick ketchup bottle are among contenders for a major design award. London's Design Museum Monday announced nominees for the Designs of the Year prizes in seven categories … Full News here – Read more on MiamiHerald.com (registration)

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Alt-J celebrate Mercury Prize win They picked up the £20,000 prize at the event at the Roundhouse, in Camden, north London, which was hosted by Lauren Laverne and screened in a brief five-minute slot on Channel 4. Accepting the award on stage, the band – Thom Green (drums), Joe … Full News here – Read [...]

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EU detractors slam Nobel Peace Prize decision By JILL LAWLESS — Associated Press. LONDON — While some Europeans swelled with pride when the European Union won the Nobel Peace Prize, howls of derision erupted from the continent's large band of skeptics. To many in the 27-nation bloc, the EU … Full News here – Read [...]

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The London Olympic Stadium has been shortlisted for a prestigious British architecture award. The 80,000-seat stadium will compete with five other new buildings for the Royal Institute of British Architects’ 20,000 pound (US$ 31,240) Stirling Prize. Full News here – London – Bing News

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