The true story behind A Thousand Blows: How a women-only gang that terrorised London inspired Disney's new series starring Stephen Graham
The Forty Elephants (pictured), which came about in around the 1870s, was based in the Elephant and Castle area of south ...
The true story behind A Thousand Blows by the show's historical advisor
It’s also this world that forms the basis of Steven Knight ’s latest TV series, A Thousand Blows. Set during the 1880s, it tells the story of Hezekiah, an immigrant from Jamaica (Malachi Kirby) who ...
Want to vote early in Ontario’s snap election? Advance polls open Thursday
Advance polls will open in each riding between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. on Feb. 20, 21 and 22 for those eager voters who have ...
Roman London’s first basilica found under an office block – here’s what it reveals about the ancient city
Archaeologists from the Museum of London have discovered a well-preserved part of the ancient city of London’s first Roman ...
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Croydon tram faces nine days of closures for TfL works
Tram passengers face nine days of closures while work to replace a section of track takes place. Today (February 15) is the first day of disruption on Croydon’s tram network, which will continue until ...
The best (and worst) Home Counties, ranked and rated
Different sources have different ideas. All seem to include Hertfordshire, Surrey, Buckinghamshire and Kent, some include ...
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Unique Glasgow flat in former east end church goes up on the market
A unique two-bedroom flat inside a former Glasgow east end church has gone up on the market. The two-bedroom property, on Alexandra Parade, in Dennistoun, which might be one of the coolest in the ...
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End of an era: Historic elm tree at Washington church comes down
“This tree was nearing the end of its life. It’s a pretty important tree, not only because of its size, but because of the way its history is intertwined with the church. But given its ...
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Man shot and killed near Westport Road in Louisville's east end, police say
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A man was shot and killed in Louisville's east end Tuesday afternoon, according to Louisville Metro Police. LMPD spokesperson Aaron Ellis said police responded to a ...
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Row breaks out over London council's alleged links to church accused of abuse
Rival politicians clashed at a Lewisham Council meeting last Wednesday (January 22) over the Labour-run council’s dealings with the United Church of the Kingdom of God [UCKG] — as both sides ...
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Self Esteem announces ‘A Complicated Woman Live’ “theatrical presentation” of new album for London’s West End
Self Esteem has announced a live “theatrical presentation” of her upcoming third album ‘A Complicated Woman’ – find all the details below. Today (January 28), it has been confirmed that ...
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After fire burns its church, congregation in Albany’s South End faces uncertain future
A snow-covered pile of brick rubble and broken wooden beams is all that remains of what was once a historic Black church in Albany’s South End. Elijah Missionary Baptist Church was damaged in ...