A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a child in Hackney.
At approximately 22:50hrs on Wednesday, 20 December police received a call raising concerns for the welfare of a child at an address in Montague Road, E8.…
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An investigation is under way following the death of a man in Barnet.
At about 01:40hrs on Wednesday, 20 December officers became aware of a car on The Hyde, NW9.
A man ran from the car and then entered an area of water known as The Silkstream and made his way to the …
Cypriot Community Centre in Wood Green Christmas and New year opening and closing days
The Cypriot Community Centre in Earlham Grove, Wood Green will be closed, Christmas Day,Boxing Day 25th and 26th December 2023 reopen 27th,28th,29th 30th and 31st December 2023 and closing New Years day. Reopening 2nd of January 2024.…
We sadly announce that UK Cypriot Kyriacos Alexandrou has passed away
† DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT – FUNERAL
Kyriacos Alexandrou
(from Ayios Andronicos Karpasia, Cyprus)
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother Kyriacos Alexandrou who died on the 15 December 2023, at …
Christmas traditions in Cyprus and Greece
To the members of the Greek Orthodox Church, Christmas comes in second after Easter. However, this is not to say that Christmas isn’t widely celebrated with unique traditions. It’s difficult to differentiate the traditions between Greece and Cyprus because they …
A Sprinkle of Christmas history
Every year on December 25th we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. We call this time of year Christmas as we celebrate the Mass for Christ.
Christmas is a truly magical season celebrated by people around …
Christmas Traditions in the UK
This is the season for mince pies and bright lights, where the mistletoe can be found hanging by the winter snow and the lyrical sounds of carols can be heard. But where did Christmas markets first begin, and why do …
Cooking Sprouts and Roast Potatoes
Sprouts with pancetta and chestnuts
Ingredients (serves 8):
500g sprouts, whole or sliced in the middle
1/2 cup water
25g butter + extra
6 slices pancetta, cut into thin strips
100g chestnuts sliced or crumbled
Freshly ground black pepper
Method:…
Making Melomakarona (Honey Cookies)
Melomakarona
(Honey Cookies)
Ingredients (makes 25-30):
For the syrup:
500g (1lb) sugar
570ml (1 pint) water
2 cinnamon sticks
4 whole cloves
½ cup honey
A few drops of lemon juice
For the biscuit:
150ml (1/4pint) olive oil
150ml (1/4pint) …
Cooking Turkey Cypriot Stuffing
Ingredients:
2 tbsp olive oil
25g butter
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 celery sticks including the leaves, finely chopped
Giblets of the bird, finely chopped
450g minced pork or lamb
225g long grain rice, washed …
