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A visitor to London has egg on their face after looking out across the city and believing they were seeing all the way to France . The red faced day tripper was enjoying a ride on the towering London Eye when they looked south across the Capital. From the giddy 135m vantage point of Europe's tallest cantilevered observation wheel, they spotted a striking metal tower sticking out across the horizon. Naturally they assumed that it was the Eiffel Tower. "Ten years ago I rode the London Eye and was amazed that I could see the Eiffel Tower from there," Reddit user sovereignsekte admitted. The London Eye offers great views across the city ( Image: Phil Harris) "Today I found out that I am horrible with geography and instead only saw the Crystal Palace radio mast. I am now both ashamed and disappointed." The eagle-eyed tourist could be forgiven for confusing the two structures, given that they're both metal, similarly shaped and tall - the Eiffel tower is 300m … [Read more...] about Tourist who went on London Eye ‘ashamed’ after realising they made funny mistake

A stripper has lifted the lid on a life in the world of sex, drugs and violence in the gangland world of 1960s seedy London . Angel-Jane Valentine – her pseudonym and stage name – has told all in her new book The Stripper and Her Boss. She tells the story of how she went from being an “ordinary working-class girl from the East End” to becoming a stripper in a club in Soho. Becoming immersed in a world of sex, drugs, violence and crime , she ends up as the lover of a high profile gang boss. Not naming the “gangland villain” she reveals being under the power of the London, eventually being forced into life as an “exclusive” stripper. Angel-Jane reveals she began stripping to earn money after her alcoholic husband squandered the family business. Her good looks bring her plenty of attention as she descends into the world of depravity in gangland London. London’s underworld was out in the open during the 1960s, with plenty of high profile gangsters such as The Kray … [Read more...] about Stripper exposes life of sex, drugs and violence in gangland 1960s London

Cast member Emma Thompson attends the premiere of Matilda the Musical during the opening night gala at the BFI London Film Festival, in London, Britain October 5, 2022. (REUTERS) LONDON  – A musical version of childhood classic “Matilda” opened the London Film Festival on Wednesday, with actors Emma Thompson and Lashana Lynch the first of many stars expected to walk the event’s red carpets over the next 12 days. The movie, called “Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical”, is an adaptation of the London West End and Broadway stage show based on Roald Dahl’s 1988 book about a young girl who discovers she has a special power while dealing with cruel parents and nasty headmistress Miss Trunchbull. “No Time to Die” actress Lynch swaps her 007 action stunts for a softer role as Matilda’s kind teacher Miss Honey. “This is a really good opportunity for me to flex a muscle I haven’t in a long time,” Lynch told Reuters. “I sang before I acted and singing and music is really important to … [Read more...] about Musical ‘Matilda’ opens London Film Festival

close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for October 6 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. The Green Bay Packers are headed to London for the first time Thursday for this week’s matchup against the New York Giants. And, despite what Aaron Rodgers might think, not everyone on the team is thrilled about the short trip over the pond. Veteran cornerback Rasul Douglas, who previously played in London for the Philadelphia Eagles-Jacksonville Jaguars game in 2018, had some harsh words about making the trip for a second time. Rasul Douglas (29) of the Green Bay Packers celebrates an interception by Jaire Alexander (23) against the Chicago Bears during the fourth quarter at Lambeau Field Sept. 18, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (Michael Reaves/Getty Images) "It f---ing sucked," Douglas said, via Packers News. "You don’t get to do nothing over there. You just f---ing get on a plane, get over … [Read more...] about Packers’ Rasul Douglas has harsh characterization for game in London: ‘It f—ing sucked’

LONDON – A palace rose into the sky out of a working class neighborhood in north London on Thursday, the home of the English Premier League’s Tottenham Hotspur F.C., temporarily adorned with photos of Saquon Barkley and Aaron Rodgers. Local pubs like The Bricklayers on High Road were teeming with NFL fans after last weekend’s Vikings-Saints game inside this London Academy of Excellence, as Tottenham’s offices are labeled. And they promise to be again on Sunday when the Giants and Packers kick off. “Mental,” bartender Niamh (“Neev”) described the scene for American football, sharing cell phone videos of standing-room-only singalongs with fans in Jaguars jerseys and other random team attire. Before the Giants descended into unfamiliar territory, though, their priority on Thursday was sleep — getting it and avoiding it — to acclimate their bodies for a 9:30 Eastern Time Sunday start. Brian Daboll and the Giants’ staff told the players to get as much sleep as they could on … [Read more...] about Giants managing their sleep to prepare for neighborhood brawl with Packers in north London

National Crime Agency arrests 30-year-old in trafficking crackdown This article contains affiliate links, we may receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The National Crime Agency carried out the raid in the early hours of today as part of an investigation into people smuggling illegal immigrants into the UK from Europe. The agency said a 30-year-old man was arrested in the Tolworth Rise read of Surbiton, southwest London. The man is suspected of being involved with Albanian organised crime and having helped traffic migrants from France into England via small boats. Related articles Woman thanks Martin Lewis after slashing energy bills by £1,300 … [Read more...] about Albanian arrested in London over Channel crossings in human trafficking operation

A man has been stabbed repeatedly in broad daylight outside Kings Cross station (Image: Getty) SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info An 18-year-old man has been taken to hospital and is in a life-threatening condition after being stabbed repeatedly in broad daylight outside Kings Cross station. Police were called to reports of a man suffering from multiple wounds during rush hour yesterday. Related articles Large crowd at London Euston station ahead of train strikes London schoolboy, 11, hit by double-decker bus and fighting for life The Metropolitan Police said the man had been found at the junction of Euston Road and Crestfield Street, directly opposite the London terminal. It is also the site of a subway exit for … [Read more...] about Teen, 18, fighting for life after stabbing outside Kings Cross in broad daylight

Surrey: TfL bus and car burst into flames SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The horrifying incident occurred in West Norwood at around 8am on Tuesday as the 11-year-old was on his way to school. The schoolboy was flown to hospital by air ambulance and is said to be in a “critical condition”. Related articles Nurse who said Tory voters don't deserve resuscitation set to lose job Married BBC star 'fathered child with stripper and made her sign NDA' A statement from a spokesperson from the Metropolitan Police said: “Officers were called at 8:13am on Tuesday, October 4, to reports of a collision involving a bus and a pedestrian in Norwood Road, SE27. “London Ambulance Service and London’s Air … [Read more...] about Horror as schoolboy, 11, left in critical condition after being hit by double-decker bus

Bishopsgate: Police and paramedics attend scene of incident SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Three people were stabbed today near Liverpool Street Station in an incident being treated as a suspected robbery. The victims, who have been rushed to hospital, were reportedly trying to prevent a mugging on Bishopsgate in the capital. Related articles One dead in horror incident as four shot Huge police presence in Leeds ‘major incident' Police continue to investigate what they have called a "suspected robbery". Witnesses told My London someone was trying to steal a bike when a fight broke out. A delivery driver, who witnessed the incident, said: "The attackers tried to steal someone’s phone. Then … [Read more...] about Three ‘have-a-go heroes’ stabbed trying to stop mugging by Liverpool Street

Last week, I touched on the extraordinary phenomenon of what one observer has described as the ‘toxic’ relations between many of the animals at The various combatants had then launched PR drives in order to win over the hearts and minds of the general public. At the start of this year, the atmosphere between the various feuding camps grew even more fraught. In February, a white mouse identified only by his first name — Jeff — complained to the zoo’s head of AR (Animal Resources) about ‘some very serious bullying’, after spotting an anaconda — coincidentally called Anna Conder — swallowing one of his colleagues. In turn, Msssss Conder hired senior executives at the prestigious Sunshine Public Relations company, charging them with restoring her good name. Sunshine PR immediately issued their first PR statement on her behalf. ‘Msssss Conder has always treated mice with the utmost respect, and would never dream of eating them, unless, of course, she could find nothing better.’ … [Read more...] about CRAIG BROWN: I’m A Celebrity… get me out of the zoo and on telly!