5 d. ago 'Farcical': Gallows Corner flyover and roundabout in east London to remain closed for six more months

Upgrade to key section of A12 should have been finished by September but has been derailed by unexpected discoveries underground

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5 d. ago Bridge of sighs: Gallows Corner flyover and roundabout to remain closed until Spring

Bridge of sighs: Gallows Corner flyover and roundabout to remain closed until Spring  London Evening Standard

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5 d. ago ‘Young audiences are less scared of it’: why London jazz clubs are expanding and thriving against the odds

As the Jazz Cafe and Ronnie Scott’s expand, and Blue Note eyes its arrival, proprietors say there’s an energy in the scene – but financial pressures remainAs small gig venues around the country nervously eye their futures amid rising utility prices and a cost of living crisis, one corner of the live music scene seems to be thriving: London’s jazz clubs.The Jazz Cafe is extending its Camden venue and opening an east London location, Ronnie Scott’s is being refurbished, and New York’s iconic Blue Note club, which has already spread to Japan, Brazil, Italy and China, will open its first London venue next year. And while financial pressures remain, a host of other, smaller venues are bringing in vibrant new audiences. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Surprising reason single Brits missing out on love, according to new research

New research has discovered that many Brits are staying single due to fears of putting themselves out there - with many admitting to worrying they may come across as boastful

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2 w. ago I’m a top model – men adore me and flood my DMs with messages but there’s a reason I’ll never find real love

KNOWN as Mexico's "hottest model", Olivia Roa has amassed a huge following with her stunning snaps. A typical Gen Z girl, she describes herself as sassy, intelligent, cultured, and a bit posh - with a high sense of self-worth - and her DMs are flooded with fans desperate to take her out on a date...

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2 w. ago Corner shop curry: Three exceptional convenience stores with incredible homemade Indian food

From a Londis in Stoke Newington to a Shoreditch off licence, here’s where to find exceptional curry for little over a fiver

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3 w. ago 37 reasons to love London: From corner shop culture to Gen Z caviar

37 reasons to love London: From corner shop culture to Gen Z caviar  London Evening Standard

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3 w. ago 37 reasons to love London: From corner shop culture to Gen Z

From megastars on Lime bikes to fashion powerhouses and even Gen Z-friendly bumps of caviar — this is the city that keeps on giving

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