Archive for 2015
Irelands answer to whether George Best is Cypriot or not
Incredible claims that George Best was actually the love child of a Cypriot couple have been dismissed as “baloney” by the footballer’s family in Belfast.
Publications in Cyprus have reported that the late Manchester United legend was the son of …
Peter Andre’s father in law honoured in Queen’s New Year’s honours list
PETER Andre’s father-in-law has been recognised in the New Year’s Honours List.
Mr MacDonagh is made a BEM for services to healthcare, particularly in Zanzibar.
Mr MacDonagh, 55, a consultant in urology at Taunton’s Musgrove Park Hospital, founded the charity …
The hidden Cypriot gem in Leicester
With a change of management from father to son, Troodos Cypriot taverna, in Glenfield, has retained its friendly, down-to-earth approach.
Troodos is one of those small, restaurants that has acquired a loyal following. It was opened in 1986 by the …
EU should call on Turkey to end occupation of European territory
The International and European Community are called to turn to Turkey and especially the EU should clearly and categorically call on Turkey to end the occupation of EU territory of Cyprus and assent to a solution based on the principles …
Elderly woman robbed in cemetery
Police have released a CCTV still of a man they would like to speak with after an elderly woman was the victim of a robbery.
The victim, a 73-year-old woman, was cleaning her late husband’s grave on Christmas Eve when …
New Year Honours 2016
Veteran actress Barbara Windsor has been made a dame on a New Year Honours list which also recognises the achievements of jockey AP McCoy with a knighthood.
The honour for Dame Barbara, 78, best known for playing pub landlady Peggy …
Cypriot awarded with New Year Honour by the Queen
Cypriot Agatha Kalisperas has been awarded an (British Empire Medal) BEM for services to the Greek community in London.
Agatha Kalisperas is a Director of the Hellenic Centre in Central London.
According to the book Greek Cypriots worldwide a directory …
New Years Eve fireworks: where to see them – free!
Unfortunately, as last year, London’s New Year’s Eve fireworks display is an all-ticket affair and completely sold out – but here are some places you can watch it, free of charge, across the city:
Tower Bridge This iconic London landmark …
Dementia Club UK: caring for the community
Lisa Rutter, Councillor and Former Mayor of The London Borough or Barnet, has been running Dementia club sessions weekly at the Finchley Memorial Hospital since August 2013. She runs the Alzheimer’s Society session and also the Saracens Dementia club which …
