Long renowned as a graffiti artist’s heaven, Brick Lane in east London has found itself at the heart of a furious political debate overseas after a group of Chinese art students spray-painted Communist Party slogans over one of its walls. The red Chinese characters extolling the “core Socialist values” appeared on August 5, drawing online furore and inspiring counter-graffiti critical of the Chinese authorities and Xi Jinping’s rule.
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Cheap, but not at all cheerful.
A 33-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
The mayor of London claimed tradespeople can take less sick leave caused by air pollution.
The controversial scheme comes into place this month.
‘Spiralling rents are driving families into poverty and on to the streets.’
According to one MetroTalk reader, it’s not just the scrappage element of ULEZ that people don’t like.
If you don’t want to scrap your car does that mean you’re for abolishing 20mph speed limits?
Matheus Franca has scored nine times for Flamengo in his short career (Photo: Getty)
Crystal Palace have beaten Chelsea to the signing of Brazil wonderkid Matheus Franca in a deal worth an initial €20million (£17.1m).
A few weeks ago, it was reported that both London clubs were very interested in acquiring Franca who is keen to move to the Premier League.
The attacking midfielder has already scored nine goals in 54 appearances in his short career, winning the Copa Libertadores and Copa do Brasil in 2022 with Flamengo.
Both Chelsea and Palace submitted proposals to Flamengo for the 19-year-old, with the latter winning the race for his signature.
According to Fabrizio Romano, the Eagles will pay an initial €20m though there will be another €5m in ‘easy add-ons’.
Such is the teenager’s promise, Palace will have to pay another €5m should Franca win the Ballon d’Or in the future, and Flamengo will also receive 20% on any future sale above the initial €25m valuation.
This is a huge deal for Roy Hodgson’s side who have been linked with the player for many months and are desperate for attacking reinforcements following the departure of Wilfried Zaha to Galatasaray.
Jefferson Lerma is Crystal Palace’s only signing so far this summer (Photo: Getty)
Franca has arrived in the UK and is set to have his medical on Monday, and will become the South London side’s second signing of the summer following Jefferson Lerma who joined on a free from Bournemouth.
Chelsea were looking at Franca having recently signed several young stars from Brazil including Andrey Santos and Angelo.
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In total, the Blues have spent £96m on transfers this summer but Mauricio Pochettino is eyeing up a new midfielder or two having admitted his squad is light in that position.
Lesley Ugochukwu is set to arrive from Rennes but will be loaned out immediately, while links to Brighton star Moises Caicedo continue to persist.
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Battersea has seen an increase in people struggling to look after their pets due to the cost of living crisis
It features Armani fabrics, Murano glass chandeliers and bespoke mother-of-pearl wallpaper, though.
The incident happened at the weekend.
‘It’s really nice having so much green space on our doorstep.’
The 19-year-old student’s body was found in a pond in Epping Forest, Essex in 2021.
The audience was shocked after a man wore a blue latex suit to a matinee performance of The Comedy of Errors.
The man was arrested on suspicion of dealing Class A drugs.
Footage shows the woman being arrested at a south London station.
The idea was first floated in the House of Commons by outgoing defence secretary Ben Wallace.
Sritharan Sayanthan, 42, lured the model back to his flat after getting her ‘very drunk’.
The victim was stabbed to death in his own flat.
‘Please come forward and help us find justice for her and find her body so she can properly be laid to rest.’
‘People are even turning down job offers and career opportunities to avoid having to move in such a manic market.’
They formed a human chain around the climate activists, who were about to set off on another slow march.
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