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Exclusive: Andy Warhol’s iconic pop art queen to go on sale to mark platinum jubilee with public to own £100 shares May 16, 2022 Morning Wire can reveal this morning that Andy Warhol’s world-famous portrait of the Queen will be sold to the public as part of the Monarch’s upcoming Platinum Jubilee celebrations. The ‘Elizabeth II’ screen print (1985) has been acquired by Showpiece.com and will enter into fractional ownership, a scheme which allows ordinary members of the public [...]
Get ready for optimistic yellows – Gen Z has killed millennial pink May 15, 2022 Picture the scene: a pink wall, an emerald green armchair and the flailing arms of a palm tree. This is so many contemporary offices in London right now: ‘millennial pink’ and emerald green have, over the past decade, become iconised as the go-to colours of the millennial worker era. Until now. There is change in [...]
Education Secretary: Top universities shouldn’t ’tilt the system’ in favour of state school kids May 14, 2022 The Education Secretary has defended the UK's private school system, stating that we should be "very proud" of it and said top universities should not "tilt the system" to benefit state school students.
Village takes on Vogue: Magazine U-turns on legal action against Cornish pub donning same name May 14, 2022 The world’s most iconic fashion magazine has backed down on its plans to sue a pub called Vogue in the Cornish hamlet of Vogue. As reported by The Telegraph, the fashion publication sent a cease and desist letter to The Star Inn at Vogue, stating that the name of the pub may confuse readers. The letter [...]
Government confirms BBC licence fee exemption and UK-wide big screens for Platinum Jubilee May 14, 2022 The government has confirmed that big screens will be set up outdoors in London, Edinburgh and Cardiff so that people can come together to celebrate The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee next month.
Eurovision 2022 faces new levels of politics May 13, 2022 Whilst the Eurovision contest has always been given a political tint by viewers, who look for signs of the audience turning towards or against nations based on geopolitical factors, this year feels especially pertinent for Europeans tuning in tomorrow evening. With Russian banned, Ukraine is already the favourite to win with its folk and rap [...]
How to sleep your way to better mental health May 11, 2022 | City Talk Regularly getting a good night’s sleep can be hugely beneficial to your mental health. Here are some tips to help you develop a good sleep routine. On average, we spend about one third of our lives asleep. Not only is sleep essential for your physical health, it can be key to maintaining good mental health. [...]
The Aubrey review: Good vibes, but could feel more Japanese May 10, 2022 Sitting down for dinner at The Aubrey, I’m told by a waiter that the restaurant is an ode to “the laidback izakayas of Japan, the country’s answer to relaxed eateries like pubs.” I’ve visited Japan and can attest that izakayas are indeed a bit like pubs. I ate at one in Shinjuku, Tokyo, where men [...]