14 h. ago Dope Girls review – the dodgy accents could give Peaky Blinders a run for its money

This fun, gory tale of women trying to set up a nightclub in the 1918 Soho underworld is lively – even if it tries to cram too much in. Shame about the ropey vocal affectations The Peaky Blinders comparisons have been flying around ever since filming on Dope Girls began, so it sounds as if the BBC was hoping that it might have a successor on its hands. Certainly, there are some superficial similarities between the two. Dope Girls is set in 1918 and deals with the aftermath of the first world war, as the surviving men return. But here, it’s the women who are in the spotlight, as the female workforce of the past four years suddenly find their newfound social status has been relegated once again. In mood and tone, however, it is less a return to Small Heath, and more of a predecessor to Cabaret.Kate Galloway (Julianne Nicholson) is a businessman’s wife and wartime butcher, who falls on hard times after a family tragedy. Destitute and homeless, she heads to London, where Armistice Day i...

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20 h. ago ‘Sit and wait’: London area Sunwing passengers stranded for fifth day as flight cancellations continue

‘Sit and wait’: London area Sunwing passengers stranded for fifth day as flight cancellations continue  CTV News

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34 h. ago Los Angeles mayor axes fire chief and slams her for sending firefighters home morning of Palisades blaze

Mayor Karen Bass said 1,000 available firefighters were not dispatched after flames ignited last month

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49 h. ago St Patrick's Day in London: everything you need to know about the parade and party in Trafalgar Square

More than 50,000 people are expected to celebrate at Trafalgar Square this year

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2 d. ago Six places to get free margaritas in London for National Margarita Day 2025

Six places to get free margaritas in London for National Margarita Day 2025  Time Out London

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3 d. ago Pancake Day recipes: Eight top chefs share their tips for nailing Shrove Tuesday

Eight chefs, eight twists: not all heroes wear crepes

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3 d. ago I spent the night like Bridget Jones at one of London's most iconic hotels

Ahead of the fourth Bridget Jones movie, I decided to live like the iconic rom-com character this Valentine's Day by staying in one of London's most iconc hotels.

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3 d. ago 40FT Brewery x Acme Fire Cult St Patrick’s Day Party | 40FT Brewery Taproom | Things to do in London

40FT Brewery x Acme Fire Cult St Patrick’s Day Party | 40FT Brewery Taproom | Things to do in London  Time Out London

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3 d. ago National Margarita Day: London's best margaritas, from Hacha to Side Hustle

The recipe for a good time? Tequila, triple sec and lime

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3 d. ago Sadiq Khan says a man jailed for sending malicious messages to him and Labour MP Jess Phillips was 'radicalised online'

The London Mayor made the comments after a man was jailed for sending 'utterly deplorable' emails to Ms Phillips just one day after X owner Musk labelled her a 'rape genocide apologist'

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3 d. ago St Patrick's Day 2025: where to celebrate in London, from pubs to bars and the parade

Let’s hope there’s enough Guinness to go around

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4 d. ago The big London festival guide for summer 2024: from All Points East to Cross The Tracks

No Glasto? No problem! From Kylie to SZA, many of music’s biggest names are flocking to the capital this summer – here’s where to catch them

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4 d. ago Ad of the Day: London’s mayor sends love to the capital’s diverse communities

Ad of the Day: London’s mayor sends love to the capital’s diverse communities  The Drum

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4 d. ago LIDO, Body Movements and City Splash: A guide to London's 2025 day festivals

More announcements are in and Massive Attack have been announced as headlining London’s LIDO Festival 2025

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5 d. ago Snap! The London Standard: Best Photos of the Day from around the world

See the best images of the day from around the world.

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5 d. ago Pregnant Michelle Keegan enjoys a lavish candle lit 'girls only' dinner in London ahead of welcoming her first child with husband Mark Wright

Pregnant Michelle Keegan enjoyed a lavish 'girls only' day at Smith's Bar&Grill in London on Monday ahead of welcoming her first child. 

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5 d. ago Chiltern Firehouse luxury hotel blaze caused by falling wood from pizza oven

Fire broke out on Valentine’s Day, partially destroying London venue that had been due to host Bafta party A fire that tore through a luxury London hotel popular with celebrities was caused by wood falling from a pizza oven.The Chiltern Firehouse, which had been due to host a post-Bafta film awards party on Sunday evening, was partially destroyed by the fire on Friday Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Fire at luxury hotel Chiltern Firehouse caused by wood falling from pizza oven

The London Fire Brigade said the fire on Valentine’s Day started accidentally after wood ignited the void between the basement and ground floor.

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6 d. ago Tom Cruise and Ana de Armas on a Valentine's Day date? Their dinner in London

Tom Cruise and Ana de Armas on a Valentine's Day date? Their dinner in London  HOLA! USA

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9 d. ago The couples who run restaurants together (and somehow stay together)

They say you should never work with family, but these couples clearly didn’t get the message. From dodging kitchen rows to sneaking in date nights between services, four hospitality power duos chat to Hannah Twiggs about how they keep their restaurants – and their relationships – thriving under pressure

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