Protest or a declaration of war?

Looks like the people have had enough, some serious re-evaluation needed from the greedy boys I think! "Yesterday was a rare day when it comes to news connected to The Pirate Bay. Worn out and disillusioned by...

Thousands protest against Pope in London

Up to 20,000 people gathered on Saturday afternoon to protest against the papal visit and air a multitude of grievances against the Catholic church. "Thousands have marched in London to protest against the...

Banksy work is ruined by mistake

Once again out of touch council officials destroy an irreplacable art work by Banksy. Thank goodness for his hometown of Bristol whose council has pledged never to destroy any of his work found there. " A mural by graffiti artist Banksy, which once featured on the cover of...

Notting Hill Carnival 2009

Around a million people attend the annual Notting Hill Carnival over two days. The streets vibrate to the sounds of Soca, Calypso and  Reggae and the air is filled with the smell of cooking food from the...

Carol Ann Duffy is named first female Poet Laureate

As Andrew Motion comes to the end of his term as Poet Laureate it appears hotly tipped Manchester based Carol Anne Duffy will step into his shoes. " Carol Ann Duffy is to be named as the new Poet Laureate, the first woman to be appointed in the 341-year history of the post. ...

UK homes to get swine flu advice

As Alan Johnson (Health Secretary ) continues emergency talks with the Chief Medical Officer Liam Donaldson and The World Health Organisation raises its alert status to Level Four, there are moves afoot to calm the fears of the public. " Leaflets about the swine flu outbreak...

Norwegian Minister Wants to Legalize File-Sharing

It appears Norway has a mature attitude toward file-sharing, " Earlier this week the music industry, headed by the IFPI, gave Norway’s largest Internet provider an ultimatum; block access to The Pirate Bay...

Online networking 'harms health' ?

Has the rise in the use of social networking had a negative or positive effect on our lives? " Dr Aric Sigman says websites such as Facebook set out to enrich social lives, but end up keeping people apart. Dr...

Day 3 - The Pirate Bay’s ‘King Kong’ Defense

Day three of the trial started with presentation of the amended charges and ended early again with all sides retiring for pizza! " The lawyers representing all four called on the court for the acquittal of their...

Tony Benn talks sense!

Tony Benn, now retired British socialist politician and current president of the Stop the War Coalition , spoke last night at The Radlett Centre, Radlett, Herts.

Rocksteady star Ellis dies at 70

Anyone who knows anything about reggae music will be mourning the loss of this great man. He also happened to be just a normal bloke who lived over the road from me!"Rocksteady star Ellis dies at 70 ...

Urban Parakeets

Small flocks of parakeets are a common sight around West London these days and they seem to be spreading their wings further afield with astonishing speed. Their journey across the west of London has recently...

Thousands join The Brighton Burn Up & Ride With The Rockers as Ace Cafe celeb...

This weekend as part of its 70th Anniversary, The Ace Cafe held its 15th Annual Reunion.The original Ace Cafe opened in 1938 on North Circular Road in London. Planned as a transport cafe for truck and lorry...
 

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