46 h. ago London statue unveiling honouring Bollywood icons Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol postponed amid India

The statue, which is to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, will now be unveiled at a later date as fears of an all-out war between India and Pakistan escalate

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46 h. ago Psychologist reveals the single 'toxic' phrase that could ruin your relationship

American psychologist Dr Mark Travers says it's the number one phrase that breaks up couples. And if you hear it coming from your partner's mouth, it may be a sign to get out of that relationship fast.

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64 h. ago At London's National Gallery, a new, improved Sainsbury Wing makes its presence known on Leicester Square

At London's National Gallery, a new, improved Sainsbury Wing makes its presence known on Leicester Square  The Spaces

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65 h. ago UK's most infamous lag Charles Bronson denied public parole hearing as judge issues warning

A former judge has blocked the notorious inmate who is locked up for 23 hours a day from having his parole hearing aired in public, claiming his "notoriety would no doubt be increased"

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3 d. ago Judge cautions prosecutors in healthcare exec murder trial to refrain from public comments

Comments from legal team and Trump administration officials could prevent Luigi Mangione from getting a fair trialDuring a 25 April proceeding in Luigi Mangione’s Manhattan federal court case for allegedly murdering UnitedHealthcare chief executive Brian Thompson last year, the judge implored prosecutors to watch what they say – including top honchos of Donald Trump’s justice department.Judge Margaret M Garnett pointed prosecutors to a district court policy barring lawyers on both sides from making “public commentary that could impede Mr Mangione’s right to a fair trial”. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago New Mexico judge orders remedial plan to improve public education for Native American students

A judge has ruled that the state of New Mexico must commission a remedial plan for K-12 education because the system hasn't adequately helped Native American students and others from low-income households

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1 week ago Two Bollywood stars will be honoured with statues in London this year

In a tribute carved in bronze, two Bollywood icons will soon grace London’s iconic Leicester Square.

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1 week ago Masked robbers smash Florence Pugh’s van after premiere of new film Thunderbolts* in London

Pugh, 29, was supported by close family members for star-studded event at Cineworld Leicester Square

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2 w. ago A24 takes over Prince Charles Cinema for a week of cult film heaven

From Everything Everywhere to The Lighthouse' indie powerhouse brings seven modern classics to Leicester Square - complete with merch pop-up

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2 w. ago Cult film studio 'saves' embattled Prince Charles Cinema with week of the world's top films

From Everything Everywhere to The Lighthouse' indie powerhouse brings seven modern classics to Leicester Square - complete with merch pop-up

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2 w. ago The UK supreme court and the definition of a woman – podcast

A ruling on equality law has caused relief, fear – and confusion. Libby Brooks reportsOn paper it does not sound like something that would spark nationwide interest. Last week the UK supreme court gave its judgment on a case brought by a women’s group against the Scottish government over the Gender Representation on Public Boards (Scotland) Act 2018.But its judgment – that the word “woman” in equality law refers only to biological sex – has upended years of legal interpretation. And the news of the ruling led to celebrations, protest and an outpouring of emotion. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Things can only get better with less noise in Leicester Square | Brief Letters

Things can only get better with less noise in Leicester Square | Brief Letters  The Guardian

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3 w. ago ‘This platform gave me everything’: street performers rue end of busking at Leicester Square

Westminster Council said it was ‘left with no choice’ but to bring in a controversial ban due to noise complaintsTommi has been a living statue for 20 years, endeavouring to stay rooted to the spot amid hailstones, loose dogs and teasing teenagers.But even he was moved by the news that Leicester Square would no longer host street performers, calling time on one of London’s most renowned tourist-friendly quirks. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Leicester Square busking ban comes into force after court ruling

Leicester Square busking ban comes into force after court ruling  BBC

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3 w. ago “The nuisance is exacerbated by the repetition and poor quality of some of the performances”: Buskers banned from London’s Leicester Square as performances likened to “psychological torture”

“The nuisance is exacerbated by the repetition and poor quality of some of the performances”: Buskers banned from London’s Leicester Square as performances likened to “psychological torture”  Guitar World

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3 w. ago Buskers banned from London’s Leicester Square as performances likened to “psychological torture”

Buskers banned from London’s Leicester Square as performances likened to “psychological torture”  Yahoo

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3 w. ago Buskers are BANNED from famous London tourist hotspot after judge labels their public singing 'psychological torture'

Buskers will be banned from a popular London tourist space after a judge at City of London Magistrates' Court ruled they were inflicting 'psychological torture' on nearby office workers.

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3 w. ago ‘Nuisance’ buskers banned from Leicester Square after court ruling

Famous stars such as Rod Stewart got their start busking in Leicester Square

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3 w. ago Where can you busk in London and what are the rules after Leicester Square ban?

Regulations set to stay the same around borough but may change in the future

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4 w. ago Buskers banned in Leicester Square after judge says public singing is 'psychological torture'

Westminster Council said it had been left with ‘no choice’ but to remove the street entertainment pitches in the world famous tourist hotspot

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