Author: News Desk

Iconic London community pub in Greenwich forced to close over rent arrears | UK News Highlight the bias, if any in the title by underlining the biased words or phrase in the original title A historical community pub in Greenwich has called final orders after struggling with mounting rent arrears. The Star of Greenwich in the heart of the Royal Borough announced it is forced to shut after being asked to pay back its rent debt of more than £50,000. Kirsty Dunlop, one of the three volunteers running the pub, said she was ‘sad’ after the closure on Thursday. She…

London pub sparks controversy by charging £2 more for pints after 10pm | UK News One of London’s most popular Irish pubs has provoked fiery debate by ramping the price of a pint up by £2 after 10pm. O’Neill’s, located in Chinatown close to busy Leicester Square, charges customers £9.40 for a pint of Brewdog Punk IPA at its peak time – compared to £7.40 during the day. The only warning about the policy is an A4 notice on the bar reading: ‘We operate a variable price list in this venue.’ As well as the draft pint, bottles of Budweiser…

Want to live the idyllic London houseboat life? It’ll cost you £1,000,000 Walking along the towpaths of London’s canals, it’s tempting to imagine packing up your flat for an idyllic life on the water. And whether it’s to save money on renting or mortgage fees or simply to unlock a more relaxed lifestyle, houseboats are the hottest new property trend. But while they were once an affordable option in one of the world’s most expensive cities, they’re not what they used to be. In fact, one freshly renovated barge with a kitchen better than most brick-and-mortar houses has just hit…

Travel delays on Elizabeth line after broken track on London Paddington line | UK News Elizabeth line passengers face severe disruption on journeys between Paddington and Heathrow Airport after a track fault. Travel between Paddington and Heathrow Terminal 5 will be disrupted by delays and cancellations after a broken track is forcing trains to run slower than usual. Heathrow Express and Great Western Railway trains are also affected. While Network Rail engineers are monitoring the fault, issues are expected to last until the end of the day. Elsewhere on the London Underground, Hammersmith & City line is part suspended after…

One of the biggest stars in the world, Timothée Chalamet, has recalled how his weight held him back from landing lead action roles early on in his career. It’s hard to believe that the 28-year-old actor was once a small-timer trying to get his foot in the industry. Now he is the face of major films such as sci-fi epic Dune and movie musical Wonka but a decade ago his looks held him back from starring in the bigger dystopian franchises such as Maze Runner and Divergent. His next big role will see his play Bob Dylan in his biopic…

Wynne Evans is favourite to leave Strictly Come Dancing on the upcoming Blackpool special, but he could benefit from a series pattern. While it may initially seem like totally bad news that Wynne and his professional dance partner Katya Jones had to face Shayne Ward and Nancy Xu in the latest dance-off, there is an unexpected benefit. The bottom two is undeniably a tough position to be in on the BBC Entertainment show, but there’s a reward for the pair who are saved by the judges. Not only do they progress to the next week, but so far in the 2024 series,…

Netflix fans have labelled the second season of an animated series a ‘cinematic triumph’. The adult animated steampunk action-adventure series Arcane is set in Riot’s League of Legends universe and primarily focuses on sisters Vi and Jinx, who are voiced by Hailee Steinfeld and Ella Purnell. The first season was released in 2021, followed by another, which premiered last week. The synopsis for the show teases: ‘Amidst the escalating unrest between the rich, utopian city of Piltover and the seedy, oppressed underbelly of Zaun, sisters Vi and Jinx find themselves embroiled in a developing conflict over clashing convictions and arcane…

The release date of a highly acclaimed ‘gripping’ thriller has finally been unveiled on Channel 4. After the Party, which first aired on TVNZ in New Zealand last year, is coming to the broadcaster on Wednesday, November 20. The six-parter follows Phil (Peter Mullan) returning to his hometown five years after being accused of sexually assaulting his teenage daughter’s friend by his ex-wife Penny (Robyn Malcolm). The drama has earned rave reviews from viewers with YouTube user @shaunminehan declaring it the ‘best show of the year. By far.’ Echoing their sentiment, @kellystweart634 raved: ‘This was so gripping, very well acted.’…

A Hollywood great who won an Oscar almost a decade ago is reportedly the top contender to play Albus Dumbledore in the Harry Potter TV show. When it was announced that a reboot was in the works, this news inevitably sparked passionate reactions from fans around the world. Some were incredibly excited about the development, while others were already adamant in their vow to boycott the HBO Max series completely. As excitement grows over who will play the golden trio Harry, Ron and Hermione – following in the footsteps of Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson – it’s now…

Almost a month on from the shocking death of Liam Payne, tributes from friends and fellow musicians continue to reduce fans to tears. On October 16, the One Direction star tragically died at the age of 31 after falling from a third-floor balcony at his hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina. During the MTV EMAs in Manchester, his friend Rita Ora broke down on stage as she honoured his legacy. Now, a fellow chart-topping boyband has left fans ‘horrifically emotional’ with their live cover of one of One Direction’s biggest hits. The Jonas Brothers did not introduce the song or speak about Payne’s…