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Detectives investigating 2021 fatal shooting of Alex Ajanaku in Leyton renew appeals for help

Detectives investigating a fatal shooting in Leyton in 2021 are renewing appeals for witnesses to come forward.
Alex Ajanaku, who was 18 years old, was murdered on the Beaumont Estate, E10 in the early hours of Wednesday, 1 September 2021.…

Investigation launched after suspected corrosive substance thrown at people in Clapham

Police are investigating after a suspected corrosive substance was thrown at people in Lambeth.
Police were called to Lessar Avenue, SW4 at about 19:25hrs on Wednesday, 31 January.
Detective Superintendent Alexander Castle said: “Officers are on scene following this horrific …

Famagusta Association Vasilopita

The Famagusta Association of Great Britain, with Chairman Dr. Vassilis Mavrou, held its cutting of the Vasilopita for 2024 at St. Katherine’s Greek Orthodox Church Hall on Thursday 11th January 2024.
RSVP guests were treated to a meal and wine …

UK Cypriot presence at JordanLuca fashion show in Milan

In a remarkable display of fashion fusion, two UK Cypriots, Panickos (Pan) Philippou, the former CEO of Diesel, Ben Sherman and Firetrap, accompanied by fashion entrepreneur Christina Dymioti from Fashion Heritage Network Cyprus, took their seats at the coveted Front …

Annual New Year’s Reception in Parliament with London Mayoral Candidate

The ever-popular annual Conservative Friends of Cyprus New Year’s reception was again held in Parliament with a packed-house of leading Parliamentarians, London Mayoral Candidate Susan Hall AM and leading members of the British Cypriot community.
Last Wednesday’s event was attended …

Cypriots in the City and Photiades Education pave the way for Cypriot students’ UK career aspirations

A landmark event held in December 2023 in Cyprus has opened new pathways for Cypriot students aiming to forge successful careers in the UK. The event, a collaborative effort between Cypriots in the City and Photiades Education, focused on guiding …

Athenian Bakery for authentic greek goodies

Bread – we all love it. For one of greatest comfort foods ever, head to the bakery of Athenian Bakery and choose from a wide array of bread based products.
From the freshest filled rolls and other savouries, to delectable …

Site where Alexander the Great was proclaimed King reopens

A coronation site for one of the world’s greatest military leaders is open again.
On Sunday, the Palace of Aigai in Vergina, Greece, where Alexander the Great was crowned King of Macedonia around 2,400 years ago, started welcoming back guests. …

Theatre Reviews

Lighting the way of expectation

Sometimes when you enter a theatre and know what to expect, it’s no bad thing but the element of surprise is also an exciting proposition which can inspire or misfire. Read on…
The brand that …

Fabulously fit and fun

As we venture each day with a different energy, it’s simple enough to see why some days are approached with dynamic vigour and others we struggle to do the basics. Our mind and body requires good quality sleep to function …