opinion Chuck Bennett Special to The Detroit News Published 7:00 PM EST Dec 17, 2018 Some of Metro Detroit’s top business and social leaders came out Dec. 6 for the London Chop House’s annual Christmas Carol Sing-a-Long luncheon benefiting the Salvation Army. Hosted by Tom and Diane Schoenith along with the Gatzaros family — Maria, Nico and Ellena — a little more than 100 guests came out to sing their favorite Christmas songs and enjoy fine dining from the London Chop House’s menu. One of Detroit’s most coveted holiday traditions, tickets were $250 each, $10,000 for Booth No. 1 and Booth No.2. Attendees raised more than $33,000. Proceeds will go toward The Salvation Army of Metro Detroit's 2018 Red Kettle fundraising goal of $8.2 million. These funds will help provide critical social services and programs to those throughout Metro Detroit, including educational and outdoor programs for youth, a legal aid clinic, drug and alcohol … [Read more...] about Society: London Chop House Sing-a-Long benefits Salvation Army
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Fuller Flavour: A couple of ciders, a London Undergroud map and a Town win at Portman Road. I love football!
Opinion PUBLISHED: 10:13 17 December 2018 Freddie Sears wheels away after scoring the only goal of the match in Town's first home win since April. Picture: STEVE WALLER WWW.STEPHENWALLER.COM © Copyright Stephen Waller Karl Fuller hasn’t seen Town win at home on a Saturday for nearly a year! He has now Town fans celebrate at the final whistle after their team's first home win since April on Saturday. Picture: STEVE WALLER WWW.STEPHENWALLER.COMIt was cold, it was wet, it wasn’t pretty, but after 364 days of football hurt, I’ve finally seen Ipswich win a home game on a Saturday.Not since beating Reading 2-0 on December 16, 2016, have I walked out of Portman Road with a smile on my face following a Town win and I know I’m not alone with those sentiments.Of course, it is only the start of a massive task to climb out of the bottom three and this needs to be backed up straightaway with more points.But with Sheffield United and … [Read more...] about Fuller Flavour: A couple of ciders, a London Undergroud map and a Town win at Portman Road. I love football!
Person dies after being hit by a train on Portsmouth to London line
A PERSON who was hit by a train on a Portsmouth to London railway line has died, British Transport Police have said. Emergency services were called to Berrylands station at 8.47am after reports of an incident between stations at Surbiton and Clapham Junction.British Transport Police have confirmed the person hit has died and officers are working to identify and inform their family. Lines have reopened after being closed because of the incident this morning, but South Western Railway has said disruption is expected to last until 9pm. Services out of Portsmouth have been affected, but South Western Railway said delayed passengers will have their tickets accepted on Southern services between Wimbledon, Clapham Junction and London Victoria – as well as London Victoria and Portsmouth Harbour. They can also use London Underground services ‘by any reasonable route’. A police spokesperson said: ‘The incident is not being treated … [Read more...] about Person dies after being hit by a train on Portsmouth to London line
The best hotels to stay in London on New Year’s Eve
If you're planning a last minute trip to the capital to ring in the new year, London hotels have some rather luxurious packages for you. Ace Hotel – from £206 New Year’s Eve at Ace Hotel kicks off with a dinner created by executive chef Matthew Marshall, with two sittings at 7pm and 8pm, held in the 100 Room and the Griffin and Empire Room respectively. Guests will be treated to a four course, seasonal menu served on communal, long tables. Following dinner everyone will be ushered to the rooftop, where DJs will play while they enjoy the views of the midnight fireworks. The hotel has also created a private package specifically for those wanting to spend the night with friends. Guests will enjoy dinner in Ace Hotel London’s Bowers Private Dining Room, entry to the after party, as well as a private Ace Hotel London suite for the whole evening and a post-party breakfast at Hoi Polloi the next day. Prices start … [Read more...] about The best hotels to stay in London on New Year’s Eve
Red Sox-Yankees to open with night game in London
NEW YORK (AP) — The World Series champion Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees will open Major League Baseball’s first series in Britain with a night game and conclude the next day in the afternoon. MLB said Friday that the June 29 game at London’s Olympic Stadium will start at 6:10 p.m. local time (1:10 p.m. EDT) and be broadcast in the United States by Fox as part of its Saturday “Game of the Week” coverage. The following day’s game is set for 3:10 p.m. (10:10 a.m. EDT) and will be a “Sunday Morning Baseball” special event for ESPN, which also will have its regular Sunday night game at 7:10 p.m. Boston is the home team in both games, played at the home of the Premier League club West Ham. The Red Sox are owned by the same parent company as Premier League power Liverpool. Close … [Read more...] about Red Sox-Yankees to open with night game in London