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Down and out in a London park...how 'hobo' pair Nick and Pascal see homelessness
THE wise hobo is a common trope in literature. In George Orwell's classic Down and Out in Paris and London, the writer meets a street-dwelling artist named Bozo on the Embankment.
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January 05, 2024
Evening Standard
Rod's right - Scottish hospitality is priceless
IS SIR Rod Stewart feeling quite himself? I only ask as lately the rocker has shown a little uncharacteristic generosity.
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January 05, 2024
Evening Standard
He's not the Luke we wanted to win - but he's a worthy champ
Self-confessed Mr Boring’ who ended 16-year-old Littler’s dream darts run has an inspirational story all of his own
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January 05, 2024
Evening Standard
Fast-track justice is against British values, say Tories calling for rethink
CONSERVATIVE politicians have dubbed a controversial fast-track justice system as \"against British values\" and called on Justice Secretary Alex Chalk to act, in the wake of the \"heartless\" conviction of a 90-year-old man.
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January 05, 2024
Evening Standard
How Epstein is still shifting tectonic plates of world's elite from the grave
From New York to the Royal Lodge, yet another toxic dossier about the billionaire is wreaking havoc on power players. By Anne McElvoy
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January 05, 2024
Evening Standard
Pressure builds for Met police probe over Andrew sex claims
SCOTLAND Yard was under pressure today to investigate Prince Andrew as newly-released court documents cited the royal and other high-profile figures connected to the late billionaire paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.
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January 05, 2024
Evening Standard
Sunak may set election date for November 14, says top pollster
RISHI SUNAK may call an election for November 14, one of Britain’s leading political experts said today.
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January 05, 2024
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Boat sinks and streets flooded as London is battered by deluge
A LONDON party boat sank and 50 people were led to safety in Hackney Wick after heavy rain and flooding hit the capital.
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January 05, 2024
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There can never be justice, says murdered Reeva's mother as Pistorius freed from jail
FORMER Paralympic star Oscar Pistorius was today released from prison nearly 11 years after murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.
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January 05, 2024
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Talks but little optimism of breakthrough to avert worst strike chaos on Tube in years
LAST-DITCH talks were due to be held today in a bid to avert the worst week of strike chaos on the Tube for years.
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January 05, 2024
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PSG now heading queue to sign Earps
PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN have emerged as the new frontrunners to sign Mary Earps, after Arsenal cooled their interest in the Lionesses goalkeeper.
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January 04, 2024
Evening Standard
The boy doner good! Future's bright for latest sporting genius Littler
THE morning after the night before had the ability to feel like a monumental comedown for Luke Littler, writes Matt Majendie.
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January 04, 2024
Evening Standard
WORTHY WINNER WHO BATTLED BACK FROM THE BRINK TO REALISE DREAM
A FEW years ago, Luke Humphries nearly gave up on his darts dream to go back to life as a roofer.
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January 04, 2024
Evening Standard
Battling Raducanu runs out of puff as Svitolina pulls away
EMMA RADUCANU'S hopes of pulling off an upset in only her second match since returning from triple surgery were denied by Elina Svitolina at the ASB Classic in Auckland today.
2 min |
January 04, 2024
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I'M A PARTY POOPER ... BUT LUKE IS GOING TO DOMINATE DARTS
NEWLY-CROWNED CHAMPION HUMPHRIES SALUTES INCREDIBLE’ TEEN STAR AFTER ENDING HIS DREAM RUN
2 min |
January 04, 2024
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England stars ditch the players' union to make future deals with RFU
ENGLAND'S Test stars will split from the Rugby Players Association at the end of the season to negotiate their own deals with the RFU.
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January 04, 2024
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Richarlison is coming to boil nicely but needs to be more ruthless in Son's absence
FIVE goals in as many festive fixtures for Richarlison suggests Tottenham's endearing but often-frustrating striker is coming to the boil at just the right time, with Heung-min Son now away for up to six weeks at the Asian Cup.
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January 04, 2024
Evening Standard
Arteta left scratching head over where to splash cash
Poor recent run has led to rethink
2 min |
January 04, 2024
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WeWork UK company reveals loans as it posts £110m loss
WEWORK'S foremost UK holding company posted a loss of £110 million in 2022 and said it owed nearly three-quarters of a billion pounds to its US parent.
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January 04, 2024
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... but JD Sports issues surprise profit warning
ASHOCK profit warning from JD Sports sent shares in the leisurewear retailer tumbling to the bottom of the FTSE 100 today, as price-cutting on the high street also hit its margins
1 min |
January 04, 2024
Evening Standard
Next cheers sales surge in boost for the high street
NEXT boss Lord Wolfson fired up hope for the high street today with better-than-expected Christmas trading figures and a prediction that there will be no price inflation in his shops in 2024.
2 min |
January 04, 2024
Evening Standard
Lurid boardroom chaos spells worrying news for the mighty Selfridges
Jonathan Prynn
4 min |
January 04, 2024
Evening Standard
Darts is the last truly working-class sport and Luke Littler is ruining it
OH, Luke Littler, what have you done? The boy genius didn't merely get to the final of the World Darts Championship and pocket £200,000, he also inspired an explosion of interest from the world's worst fans.
3 min |
January 04, 2024
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Turning 25 is not just scary, it's a big vibe shift
THERE are a number of reasons why 2024 is set to be a particularly significant year
1 min |
January 04, 2024
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A vicious new front in Israel's nightmare war might soon open
CROSS the Middle East, Dahiya, in south Beirut, is seen as not just a suburb. It is a synonym for Hezbollah.
3 min |
January 04, 2024
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Iran vows revenge after 100 killed by two blasts
At least 95 people died and more than 200 were wounded when the blasts hit a procession commemorating Qasem Soleimani, who was killed in a drone strike in 2020, Iranian officials said.
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January 04, 2024
Evening Standard
Police hunting killer of 16-year-old Harry continue to question boy, 15
POLICE were today continuing to question a 15-year-old boy on suspicion of the murder of teenager Harry Pitman, who was stabbed as he waited to watch the New Year's Eve fireworks.
2 min |
January 04, 2024
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Starmer's 'project hope' as he and Sunak gear up for election campaign
SIR KEIR STARMER sought to portray Labour as the party of hope today as he vowed to take on the Tories in a general election fought over the economy.
3 min |
January 04, 2024
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Luke the Nuke on target to win millions after final heartbreak
DARTS prodigy Luke Littler is on course to make millions despite his heartbreaking defeat in the world championship final - as his family said they were \"unbelievably proud of his achievements\".
2 min |
January 04, 2024
Evening Standard
NHS strike 'politically motivated'
Minister tells junior doctors to call off strikes so pay talks can continue
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