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9 months ago
UK politics

Wes Streeting says he has ambitions to become prime minister

Wes Streeting has revealed he does harbour ambitions to be prime minister one day, saying he would die happy if he had the chance to be a Labour leader like Keir Starmer, Tony Blair or Gordon Brown.The shadow health secretary, often tipped to be a future party leader, has previously said he was sick and tired of being asked whether he would like the top job and that he would be too old for it after Starmer leaves the role.
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Dezeen
9 months ago
Design

Pews and Perches adds playful seating to London's Royal Docks

A circular seat made from deadstock bricks and an s-shaped bench are among the creative seating designs that have been installed throughout the Royal Docks as part of this year's London Festival of Architecture.A collaboration between the London Festival of Architecture (LFA) and the Royal Docks Team (RDT), the Pews and Perches competition, now in its fourth year, calls upon emerging architects and designers to create playful seating for public spaces within London's industrial Royal Docks district.
www.toronto.com
9 months ago
Toronto

MABELLEarts' Mabelle Park project gets federal, city funding

MABELLEarts has received more than $700,000 in federal funding for its Mabelle Park transformation project.The Etobicoke non-profit arts organization broke ground on June 10 on its future 1,200-square-foot clubhouse, central to the transformation of the Islington Avenue and Dundas Street West-area parkette, which is a critical piece of social infrastructure where residents co-create art and newcomers are welcomed, MABELLEarts said in statement.
Dezeen
10 months ago
Design

The Secret Garden Flat named London's best new home renovation

A renovated flat by studio Nic Howett Architect that "feels like an oasis" has been named London's best new home improvement project by Don't Move Improve! 2023.Named The Secret Garden Flat, the ground-floor home by Nic Howett Architect was selected as the overall winner from a shortlist of 15 revealed in April.
Dezeen
10 months ago
Design

Conservatoire of Music and Dance by PPA Architectures features pleated metal sunscreen

French studio PPA Architectures has designed a specialist facility dedicated to music and dance with a pleated white metal facade on the outskirts of Toulouse, France.Named Conservatoire of Music and Dance, the 3,400-square-metre facility is dedicated to providing students with a diversified artistic education in the fields of music and dance from the age of four.
Dezeen
10 months ago
Design

Gensler and Civilian transform Detroit post office into technology centre

American architecture studio Gensler and interior design studio Civilian have restored the historic Book Depository building in Detroit and transformed it into the headquarters for technology company Newlab.Gensler and Civilian transformed the art deco building to be usable by tech companies, adding purpose-built prototyping labs, open-plan co-working spaces and outdoor green spaces.
Dezeen
1 year ago
Design

Elon Musk to build Project Amazing subdivision near Texas factory

US-based entrepreneur Elon Musk's Boring Company is developing a tract of land in Texas as housing for its employees.Called Project Amazing, the development will be located in Bastrop County near Austin and contain 110 homes built for workers at the nearby facilities of the Boring Company.Developed by homebuilder Lennar, the community will be situated in a largely rural area on a tract of land owned by Gappes Bass, an affiliate of the Boring Company, according to Business Insider.
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www.cbc.ca
9 months ago
Toronto

Long-planned supportive housing plan in Willowdale faces new pushback | CBC News

A long-planned modular housing project in Willowdale is back on the council agenda this week as the area's councillor attempts to change plans for the site, citing concerns for the well-being of nearby seniors if it goes ahead as outlined.The project, which involves assembling pre-fabricated pieces together on site, is meant to provide supportive housing quickly, creating at least 59 homes as part of the city's goal of getting people out of shelters or encampments and into homes.
www.cbc.ca
9 months ago
Toronto

Lost track of the race to be Toronto's next mayor? Get up to speed here | CBC News

Hello, potential Toronto voter.There's two and a half weeks to go before the city's mayoral byelection on June 26.At this point in the campaign you may have already settled on your candidate of choice, or perhaps with a whopping 102 options you're working on narrowing down your top picks.Or and there is no shame in this maybe you're just starting to pay attention to this whole election thing.
www.cbc.ca
9 months ago
Toronto

'Significant' gas leak outside Toronto hospital stopped, residents allowed to return | CBC News

Crews have stopped a "significant" natural gas leak outside Toronto's Michael Garron Hospital that led to the evacuation of a number of nearby homes, officials say.Firefighters were called to the scene at about 9:30 a.m., where a gas leak was reported near the entrance to the hospital's emergency department on Mortimer Avenue near Coxwell Avenue.
www.cbc.ca
9 months ago
Toronto

ANALYSIS | The battle for eyes and ears heats up in Toronto's mayoral byelection | CBC News

It's a literal sign of things to come.Toronto's mayoral byelection shifted into a new phase this week as campaign lawn signs started to pop up around the city.By law, campaign teams weren't allowed to put them up until June 1.But their presence gives us new insight into the signals candidates are trying to send to voters and their own competitors.
www.cbc.ca
10 months ago
Toronto

Petition calls on Metrolinx to build promised pedestrian path under GO train bridge | CBC News

Residents in Toronto's Wallace-Emerson area want the city and Metrolinx to come together to follow through on a promise to connect neighbourhoods that were divided by the Davenport GO train bridge.People living in the area say Metrolinx failed to deliver on a promise to create a pedestrian path under the elevated bridge.
www.cbc.ca
10 months ago
Toronto

This play is teaching kids about a Toronto race riot right where it happened | CBC News

Perched next to a city park baseball diamond one sunny day this week, a group of Toronto teens took in a vivid lesson about a Canadian story that remains unfamiliar to many.An on-site performance transported them to Depression-era Toronto, when exploding antisemitism and anti-immigrant sentiment in the city ran parallel to the rise of Adolf Hitler in Germany ultimately erupting in the Christie Pits Riot, one of the largest race riots in the country's history.
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environment
Dezeen
9 months ago
Design

GAF applies solar-reflective coating to mitigate Los Angeles heat islands

American roofing firm GAF has completed the first phase of a public-private initiative that seeks to mitigate urban heat in Los Angeles through solar-reflective coating.The GAF Cool Community Project completed the first phase of their public project in Los Angeles' Pacoima, covering asphalt roads and public areas in a 10-block radius to see if a reflective coating might reduce the effects of urban heating.
www.cbc.ca
10 months ago
Toronto

How Yorkville's hippie music scene propelled the late Gordon Lightfoot to fame | CBC News

If you took a stroll past the aging Victorian homes-turned coffee houses that line the streets of Toronto's Yorkville neighbourhood in the 1960s, there was a good chance you might spot Gordon Lightfoot.The area that's now largely associated with couture shopping and pricey dining options once served as a launch pad for the city's counterculture, hippie movements, and folk music revival that catapulted many artists into stardom, including Lightfoot.
www.theguardian.com
1 year ago
Mental health

I have a hunch I was left damaged': what would a scan reveal about my brain?

I've had doubts about the old grey matter for a long time.Fifty one years to be exact.And now, at the age of 60, those doubts are increasing.When I was a young boy, my brain took a beating.I had been an A1 swot until then loved school, was a quick learner, and was super independent.At the age of nine, I was racing around the neighbourhood on my bike delivering messages and cakes for my mum.
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1 year ago
London

Arsenic found in London air raises fears over use of waste wood as fuel

Arsenic particles are being spotted by scientists in London's air, as concerns grow that people are increasingly burning waste wood from construction sites while being unaware of the serious health risks.Dr Anja Tremper at Imperial College London's air research station in south London tracked January's data and found arsenic particles in London's air, especially around the weekend of 22-23 when air pollution reached the top index value of 10 on the UK government's scale.
www.theguardian.com
1 year ago
Mental health

A new start after 60: I was shattered by the pandemic. Then I learned how to be alone

Nine months ago, Sue Gee moved into the Gaia Temple, a women's community in Melbourne and learned to be by herself for the first time in her life.We are speaking via video call and she pans around the statuettes and icons.I'm living with goddesses galore, she says.There are fewer mortals just Gee and two other residents.
www.france24.com
1 year ago
Europe news

Yana, a Russian exile in Paris: Russia's destiny is everyone's business'

A YEAR IN EXILE Yana, a 35-year-old Russian exile, at the Paris Institute of Political Studies (Sciences Po), on January 23, 2022.David Rich, France 24/France Medias Monde graphics studio Arrested during a protest against the war in Ukraine in March 2022, Yana, a 35-year-old Russian executive, decided to flee her home town of Moscow.
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www.standard.co.uk
9 months ago
London

Greenwich: Plans for 1,200 new homes on IKEA car park withdrawn by developer

P lans to build more than 1,200 homes around the Ikea store in Greenwich have been withdrawn by a developer due to spiralling costs of construction and building materials.The scheme, called Peninsula Gardens, would have added 1,290 new homes to the east Greenwich area.As part of the proposals, the site's B&Q store would have been demolished and the Ikea car park reduced by more than 200 spaces.
www.cbc.ca
10 months ago
Toronto

Toronto's Beach residents push city council for U-turn on overnight parking ban | CBC News

Scores of motorists in the parking-starved Beach area of Toronto are demanding city council reinstate some on-street overnight parking privileges, complaining there are just not enough spots to reasonably satisfy the hundreds of people who hold permits.Residents say they were used to parking on their own streets or at least within easy walking distance of their homes until a decision to limit parking went into effect last year.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

The pothole vigilantes who took road repairs into their own hands

From DIY repairs to crude graffiti on the road, frustrated motorists around the world have often resorted to taking matters into their own hands to get potholes on their streets fixed.An Italian pensioner fined for fixing a road himself and a New Zealand motorist who spray-painted penises on the street to force speedy repairs are just two of the pothole vigilantes who have recently emerged.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

The pothole vigilantes who took road repairs into their own hands

From DIY repairs to crude graffiti on the road, frustrated motorists around the world have often resorted to taking matters into their own hands to get potholes on their streets fixed.An Italian pensioner fined for fixing a road himself and a New Zealand motorist who spray-painted penises on the street to force speedy repairs are just two of the pothole vigilantes who have recently emerged.
BBC News
1 year ago
London

HS2: Residents say they cannot sleep due to construction work

By Victoria Cook & Liz Jackson

People living near the construction route for HS2 say they have been unable to sleep due to noise throughout the night.Residents in parts of Hillingdon in west London, and Maple Cross Hertfordshire, say they feel nothing is being done to help them.One councillor says the situation is "unacceptable" and changes are needed.
www.cbc.ca
1 year ago
Toronto

Man who was shot at 13 times after gesturing at speeding car is fighting for his life, police say | CBC News

UPDATE | On Feb. 21, York Regional Police said the victim is now listed in stable condition.A man who was walking his dog early Sunday north of Toronto was shot at 13 times in a "callous act of violence" after he gestured at a speeding vehicle, York Regional Police say.The man, 65, is now in critical condition in hospital fighting for his life and the attack has stunned the small community where he lives.
www.standard.co.uk
9 months ago
London

Twice as many journeys in outer London are by car than in centre of capital

T wice as many journeys in outer London are by car than in more central areas, a new study has found, prompting calls for more cycle lanes and bus routes in the capital's suburbs.A report by the Centre for London think tank says millions of outer Londoners are forced to use their cars even for short journeys due to limited public transport.
www.standard.co.uk
10 months ago
London

Revealed: London's best and worst boroughs for promoting cycling and walking

H ackney was on Thursday named as London's top borough for encouraging walking and cycling to tackle climate change while Tower Hamlets was shamed for promoting driving, despite low levels of car ownership.A report by the London Cycling Campaign analysed progress on measures such as protected cycle lanes and safer junctions that are key to encouraging Londoners to switch from car journeys.
Secret London
10 months ago
London

A Huge Outdoor Drinking And Dining Space Is Landing In Hackney

Hackney is about to become even more of a summer hotspot.Londoners already flock to the East London borough to enjoy the open spaces of London Fields and Victoria Park, as well as the area's incredible open-air food and drink markets - such as Broadway Markets and Netil Market.But now, there's an all-in-one courtyard set to land right behind a brewery, offering up ice-cold drinks, delicious food, and plenty of sunshine-y vibes.
www.standard.co.uk
11 months ago
London

Soaring costs' force Hampstead restaurant Ham to close weeks after receiving Michelin's Bib Gourmand

Owners of Ham in West Hampstead's West End Lane announced the news on Thursday afternoon.It is with a heavy heart that we announce the closure of Ham this Sunday after more than 5 years in business, they revealed in a post on Instagram.The soaring costs of everything makes it very difficult to maintain our mission of being a neighbourhood restaurant providing amazing food at affordable prices.
www.enfieldindependent.co.uk
11 months ago
London

Work to begin on first homes in High Road West regeneration project

Love Lane Estate will be demolished as part of the High Road West re-development (Image: Google) Work will begin on new council homes in Haringey, after the borough secured an initial round of funding as part of the High Road West regeneration project.Haringey Council said that construction of 61 council homes will begin in an area west of the railway line near Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
www.hamhigh.co.uk
11 months ago
London

Vote to take place on O2 Centre redevelopment plans

A picture of the car park behind the O2 Centre, as a council meeting is set to take place on plans to redevelop the area (Image: Street View) Councillors are set to vote on the planned development of 1,800 new homes behind the O2 Centre shopping centre.After hundreds of objections by neighbourhood groups and residents, a discussion will take place later today (March 30) on the plans, submitted by Landsec, to introduce a new neighbourhood on the site of the centre in Finchley Road.
Dezeen
9 months ago
Design

Copenhagen in Common exhibition shows the city's best and worst architecture

An exhibition has opened at the Danish Architecture Center in Copenhagen filled with models that explore the history and future of the city's buildings and landscapes.Copenhagen in Common tells the story of the Danish capital's successful architecture and urban design, but also identifies the challenges facing designers working in the city today.
Dezeen
9 months ago
Design

HW Studio creates austere white home in Mexico to evoke "sense of security"

Local firm HW Studio Arquitectos has completed an all-white stucco home in Morelia, Mexico, whose hermetic design serves as a haven for the residents.Morelia-based HW Studio completed the 375-square metre (4,036-square foot) house in 2023, taking up an entire corner plot in the city in the state of Michoacán.
Dezeen
10 months ago
Design

Naturehumaine draws on Streamline Moderne for Montreal duplex

Local studio Naturehumaine has completed a two-family housing block located in the Côte-des-Neiges borough of Montreal that draws on 1930s architectural styles.The project comprises 297 square metres of housing on a narrow urban strip, which formerly served as a large swimming pool site for a neighbouring building.
Dezeen
10 months ago
Design

This week we revealed London's best new home renovation

This week on Dezeen, the annual Don't Move Improve! competition named Nic Howett Architects' The Secret Garden Flat as London's best new home improvement project for 2023.The flat, which is located in the borough of Southwark, was praised by the judges for showing "how a very high standard of craftsmanship can be achieved with a low budget".
Dezeen
10 months ago
Design

SOM connects block-long glulam bridge to the High Line

Global architecture studio SOM has installed a block-long timber truss bridge called Timber Bridge, which connects Manhattan's High Line to the renovated Penn Station.Designed by global studio Skidmore, Owings and Merrill ( SOM), the 128-ton, two-section, Warren truss bridge was constructed out of glued-laminated timber ( glulam), an engineered wood product made by combining multiple smaller pieces, which is capable of supporting large structures.
Dezeen
10 months ago
Design

Ember Locke hotel channels Kensington's decadent heyday

Warm saturated colours and maximalist touches are combined inside Locke Hotels' latest outpost in west London, designed by local studios Atelier Ochre and House of Dré.Occupying an imposing Victorian mansion block in Kensington, the Ember Locke hotel was designed as a homage to some of the area's historic architecture.
www.theguardian.com
10 months ago
Spain news

Getxophoto festival in pictures

The Brazilian artist Bambozzi takes an ironic look at changes in the social status of the automobile.What was once an icon of speed and urban life has now become a symbol of the energy and environment crisis Hungarian sea is a journey through the summer memories of Michal Solarski who, more than 20 years later, photographs the place where he used to spend his childhood holidays, the shores of Lake Balaton in Hungary.
www.theguardian.com
1 year ago
Spain news

Tasting memories: the Spanish ice-creams serving a scoop of nostalgia

Irene Iborra tells tales with ice-cream and with a single lick she can summon up memories that send you spinning back to your childhood days.When I opened Mama Heladera in 2021 I thought: how can taste provoke memories and how can I find what these tastes are? she said.The obvious thing was to ask, so I created a Google doc and asked around 100 local people for the tastes and smells that reminded them of their childhood.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

80 robberies a day closed without identifying a suspect in 2022

Some 80 robberies a day were closed last year without a suspect being identified, the Liberal Democrats have claimed.The party said it had commissioned research showing 30,000 muggings went unsolved in 2022 across England and Wales.It accused Home Secretary Suella Braverman of becoming embroiled in endless scandals while violent criminals are let off the hook.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

80 robberies a day unsolved in 2022, Lib Dems claim

Some 80 robberies a day were closed last year without a suspect being identified, the Liberal Democrats have claimed.The party said it had commissioned research showing 30,000 muggings went unsolved in 2022 across England and Wales.It accused Home Secretary Suella Braverman of becoming embroiled in endless scandals while violent criminals are let off the hook.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Cars destroyed and missiles thrown at police in night of rioting in Cardiff

Cars were set on fire and fireworks shot at police officers during a riot in Cardiff last night.Tensions reached breaking point on Monday night as riots broke out after police were called to the scene of a crash in Ely.Officers faced what they called a large scale disorder after receiving reports of the collision on Snowden Rd around 6pm.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Missiles thrown at police, cars set alight during riot in Cardiff

Tensions reached breaking point in Cardiff on Monday night as riots broke out after police were called to the scene of a crash in Ely.Officers faced what they called a large scale disorder after receiving reports of the collision on Snowden Rd around 6pm.At least two cars were set on fire as trouble flared for hours, involving scores of youths, with some covering their faces with masks.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Rioters hurl missiles at police in large scale disorder' at Cardiff crash scene

Police officers faced large scale disorder at the scene of a serious road traffic collision in Cardiff with rioters throwing missiles, including fireworks, at them.At least two cars were set on fire as trouble flared for hours, involving scores of youths, many covering their faces with masks.Officers were called to the scene of the crash on Snowden Road in Ely shortly after 6pm on Monday, and rioters were still on the streets nine hours later.
www.cbc.ca
1 year ago
Toronto

Former police chief Mark Saunders to run for Toronto mayor | CBC News

Former Toronto police chief Mark Saunders says he has decided to run for mayor of Toronto because the city needs a leader who will make the city safe again.In an opinion piece, Saunders said Toronto is at a "tipping point' and he has never seen "this level of fear" in the city.He said he is the person for the top job because he can set priorities, get the city working again, fight crime and its roots causes, restore public trust and bring back community safety.
Editor In Leaf
10 months ago
Toronto Maple Leafs

Toronto Maple Leafs: Let Someone Else Overpay for ROR, Samsonov

The Toronto Maple Leafs next GM needs to change this team into a faster, younger version of itself.The Toronto Maple Leafs next GM - which names coming up (Mike Gillis, Jim Nill) seem to get stupider every day this thing drags on - has to lean into the youth this team has on the farm, and get back to being a fast team.
www.cbc.ca
10 months ago
Toronto

Voting early? Vote anywhere. Toronto makes key change to advance voting in mayoral byelection | CBC News

You're going to vote this time, right?Just about one in three eligible Torontonians cast a ballot in last year's election, but a competitive and consequential mayoral byelection should bring more to the polls this time around.The City of Toronto has also made a key improvement this time around: during the advance voting window, you'll be able to vote at any polling station you like.
www.theguardian.com
10 months ago
London

London's Primrose Hill to close gates at night after row that divided locals

There will be no more conversing with the spiritual sun on Primrose Hill for William Blake fans, or anyone else for that matter at least not at weekends, after Royal Parks announced plans to close the park overnight.Whether it should remain open after dark at weekends has divided the north London community around the park in Camden, after late-night parties on the hill peaked during Covid lockdowns, but disruption continues to be an issue for some residents.
London On The Inside
10 months ago
London

E20 IS THE HOTTEST NEIGHBOURHOOD IN LONDON RIGHT NOW

The 2012 London Olympics put Stratford on the map and now it's become one of the most vibrant areas of the capital to live, work and play If you like being in the middle of all the action - we're talking world-class shopping, a thriving restaurant scene, a huge variety of cultural experiences, plenty of green spaces to explore and stylish rental apartments like Coppermaker Square to live in - then E20 really is the neighbourhood you'll want to call home.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Boy, 16, stabbed to death in Northampton named by police

A 16-year-old boy who was stabbed to death in Northampton on Wednesday afternoon has been named by police as Rohan Shand.Known affectionately as Fred, he died from a single stab wound to the chest in the town's Kingsthorpe suburb shortly after 3.35pm despite the best efforts of paramedics.The boy's family were said to be devastated at his death in the incident on Harborough Road, close to the junction with The Cock Hotel.
www.standard.co.uk
1 year ago
London

Five St Patrick's Day events happening in London, from pub crawls to whiskey tasting

S aint Patrick's Day is celebrated on March 17 which, in 2023, falls on a Friday, to give Londoners all the more chance to party.The occasion, marking the patron saint of Ireland, has been a feast on the Christian calendar since the early 17th century and is celebrated in more countries than any other national festival.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Disabled woman trapped' after rioters torched her car during night of violence

A disabled woman has said she is now trapped after rioters torched her car during violent clashes in Cardiff overnight.Trouble started on Monday evening after a serious crash on Snowdon Road in the Ely area in which two teenagers died.Clashes continued into the early hours of Tuesday morning, with people throwing fireworks and other missiles at riot police.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

In Pictures: Gannets gather at cliffs for rituals of love and nestbuilding

Love is in the air as gannets gather for what they hope will be a summer of love.Bempton Cliffs in Yorkshire is a hotbed for seabirds to indulge in courtship rituals, nestbuilding and, hopefully, producing offspring.Around 500,000 birds gathered at the beauty spot which offers spectacular views, plenty of access to food and nesting materials, but not much privacy.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Photography project form of therapy' for female Ukrainian refugees in Liverpool

An exhibition showing 24 portraits of Ukrainian women who fled the war and resettled in Liverpool has gone on display in the city during the Eurovision Song Contest, and was described as being like a form of therapy for those photographed.Photographer Ean Flanders, 58, told the PA news agency that he was inspired to undertake the project after meeting two Ukrainian women who were living with his friends after being forced to flee their country.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Hundreds gather for Big Lunch celebrations across Scotland

Hundreds of people across Scotland have celebrated the King's coronation by coming together for sunshine, ice-creams and bouncy castles at Big Lunches.A total of almost 2,000 people participated in events in Ballater, near Balmoral, and in the village of Gartocharn on the banks of Loch Lomond on Sunday.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Scourge' of drugs to be tackled in anti-social behaviour crackdown, says Sunak

Rishi Sunak promised to tackle the scourge of drugs, as he unveiled new measures to crack down on anti-social behaviour.The Government has pledged new moves that will see trials of swifter justice measures and increased policing in areas of England and Wales deemed to have high amounts of low-level crime.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

South Park takes dig at Meghan and Harry in new episode

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have become the latest inspiration for an episode of the US cartoon South Park, which features a copy of a book entitled Waaagh.
Foodie in Barcelona
10 months ago
Barcelona food

Sucursal Aceitera, Catalan, Sant Antoni - Foodie in Barcelona

Sant Antoni kicked off the pedestrian transformation years ago before the city became perpetually choked in dust and noise.In Sant Antoni, it culminated in traffic-free squares in dappled sunshine with yellow geometric shapes painted on the pavement.A saturated yellow hue that reminds me of those 'danger wet floor' signs.
The Walrus
10 months ago
Parenting

Why We Need Car-Free School Streets | The Walrus

E very weekday of the school year, my two boys, who are seven and eleven years old, run a life-threatening and-for a parent-terrifying gauntlet.We don't own a car and live about five blocks away from their school.That means they walk or ride their bicycles all year round, the same way I did when I was a kid.
NME
10 months ago
Music

Dimes Square: meet the new artists reinvigorating NYC's music scene

Ask New Yorkers of a certain age if Dimes Square is a place, genre or subculture and they'll likely answer "yes".Originally lifting its name from the area of the Lower East Side between Canal and Division Streets where DJs, e-girls and artists threw parties in the pandemic's early stages, the phrase rapidly became a catch-all referring to acts playing electroclash, alt-pop and indie rock at tiny Manhattan bars.
www.thelocal.fr
10 months ago
Europe news

On the Agenda: What's happening in France this week

Monday VE Day May 8th is a public holiday in France, with ceremonies to mark the end of World War II in Europe.READ ALSO Why is May 8th a holiday in France, and will it remain so?Tuesday Olympics tickets if you have entered the second phase of the draw for Olympics tickets, it's time to keep a close eye on your email.
www.aljazeera.com
10 months ago
Europe news

Russia accuses Ukraine of attempted drone attack on Kremlin

Alleged assault in Moscow seen as an attempt on Putin's life, state media reports.Russia has accused Ukraine of attempting an overnight drone attack on the Kremlin with the aim of killing President Vladimir Putin.The allegation was made on Wednesday by the Kremlin and reported by several Russian news agencies.
Independent
1 year ago
Europe news

Ukraine ally Kallas fights for re-election in Estonia vote

Estonia is holding a general election on Sunday that will determine whether it can sustain its high level of support for Ukraine.rime Minister Kaja Kallas, 45, has emerged in the past year of war as one of Europe's most outspoken supporters of Ukraine.She is seeking a second term, with her standing enhanced by her international appeals to impose sanctions on Moscow.
www.theguardian.com
10 months ago
Pets

A new start after 60: I embraced being single and became an international pet-sitter

When Bernadine Swale's marriage ended after 36 years, when she was 57, her first instinct once she had recovered from the shock was that she couldn't manage alone.The standard, cookie-cutter way you have to be in your 60s is man and woman, and you travel together, she says.It took her a few years to realise: Actually, no.
www.theguardian.com
1 year ago
Pets

Just like my anxious rescue greyhound Basil, I too need the comfort of a tiny world | Patrick Lenton

The suburb where I live is quiet and leafy and beautiful, only a quick walk to a long stretch of river, dotted with rowing boats, frequented by cyclists and power-walkers.To the other side, we have a huge park, shaded by trees and replete with tennis courts and play equipment.Both would be a joy to stroll, a gorgeous promenade for a boy and his hound.
www.theguardian.com
1 year ago
Pets

Would you travel thousands of miles to see an obese cat? | Arwa Mahdawi

Gacek is a fat black-and-white cat who lives in a wooden box on the side of the road and likes snacking on sausages.He's also the top tourist attraction in Szczecin, Poland with a five-star rating on Google maps.To put that in context: Szczecin's Pomeranian Dukes' Castle, a Renaissance building with a history dating back to 1346, only gets 4.5 stars.
www.thelocal.de
10 months ago
Germany news

10 German words that strike fear into the hearts of language learners

Anmeldungspflicht When most of us move, the most annoying hassle is simply unpacking those giant moving boxes.But in Germany, what would any change, big or small, be without a mountain of bureaucracy to accompany it?Meet the so-called Anmeldungspflicht, or the need to register a new address with your district's local office.
Dezeen
10 months ago
Design

JUJU Studio creates "poetic and romantic" flagship for Miss Circle in New York

Pools of red carpet spill across the floor of this women's fashion boutique designed by JUJU Studio in New York City.For fashion brand Miss Circle, New York-based JUJU Studio created the interiors of its 2,600-square-foot (242-square-metre) store on West Broadway in SoHo.The space has a long, narrow footprint, so studio founder Jing Ju devised a variety of display techniques for the brand's womenswear garments.
Dezeen
10 months ago
Design

Three designs confronting housing insecurity announced as Davidson Prize finalists

Improving the standards of temporary homeless accommodation and addressing the needs of care leavers are among the issues tackled by the three finalists of the annual Davidson Prize.Launched in 2021 in memory of architectural visualiser Alan Davidson and now in its third year, The Davidson Prize is a design ideas competition that explores the ever-changing concept of the home.
ESPN.com
11 months ago
Arsenal

Xavi: Yamal, 15, can mark Barca era like Messi

6:33 PM ET



Sam MarsdenBarcelona correspondent



Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez says 15-year-old Lamine Yamal can mark an era at the club after making his LaLiga debut in Saturday's 4-0 win against Real Betis.Yamal, who doesn't turn 16 until July, came off the bench for the final 10 minutes to become Barca's youngest ever debutant in the Spanish top flight.
www.cbc.ca
11 months ago
Canada news

ANALYSIS | Long-awaited price war a sign of rapid transformation in electric vehicle sector | CBC News

Splashy headlines about Tesla slashing prices for its entry level electric SUVs below the average cost of new U.S. cars and trucks including gasoline burners may be a little less dramatic than they appear, considering the average cost of a new vehicle is close to $50,000 US.But people who watch the industry say the Tesla move is just one indicator of a global transformation in the automotive sector as legacy car makers learn how to make electric vehicles (EVs) as efficiently as the internal combustion vehicles that still provide most of their income.
Dezeen
1 year ago
Design

Davidson Prize longlist features 16 designs to mitigate homelessness

The longlist for the third annual Davidson Prize has been revealed with concepts across the UK that aim to provide "new kinds of home communities" that help solve issues of housing insecurity.This year's longlist comprises work by 16 studios created in response to the 2023 theme Somewhere to Call Home.
ESPN.com
1 year ago
Chelsea

Ranking new NWSL kits with photos: The good, the bad and the 'Wow, that's ugly!'

10:34 AM ET



Chris WrightToe Poke writer



The 2023 season of the National Women's Soccer League just kicked off over the weekend, and now it's already time to crown the winners -- well, the style winners, that is.All 12 of the league's teams have released at least one new kit for this season, with some clubs launching brand new home strips, others announcing away shirts and in a few cases one of each.
www.cbc.ca
1 year ago
Toronto

Sidewalk hazards on Dundas West could be just the tip of a city-wide problem | CBC News

There's big trouble in Little Portugal.Residents of Dundas Street West, near Brock Street, say a broken patch of sidewalk is causing headaches for pedestrians.The broken, heaved and unevenly repaired sidewalk is only about two metres long.But so far it's tripped up at least five pedestrians, the local Little Portugal Toronto Business Improvement Area says, some of whom have suffered injuries that required hospital care.
Dezeen
1 year ago
Design

Kith creates "industrial ambiance" for its Williamsburg store

American clothing brand Kith has created a flagship store in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, that uses brick, wood and steel to reference the industrial history of the neighbourhood.Designed by Kith's founder Ronnie Fieg and the brand's in-house team of architects, the Williamsburg location is located in the Gensler-designed 25 Kent Plaza office building, where Kith also has its corporate offices.
www.cbc.ca
1 year ago
Toronto

Toronto is getting a massive heart-shaped pond this year along with 2 more waterfront projects | CBC News

Toronto is getting a heart-shaped pond as part of a new downtown park one of three waterfront development projects to be completed this year, officials say.Tim Kocur, executive director of the Waterfront BIA, said residents who live in the area of the aptly named Love Park, located at the northeast corner of York Street and Queens Quay West, are looking forward to its completion.
Time Out London
1 year ago
London

One London borough has the most potholes in the UK

The north London local authority has the highest number of road cavities according to motoring experts
One London borough's residents may believe their neighbourhood is rapidly becoming more hole than road.According to a 2022 study conducted by the Bill Plant Driving School, the borough of Islington has more potholes in its roads than any other part of the UK.
www.theguardian.com
1 year ago
London

Met chief needs time to turn things around but patience is in short supply

Paradoxically, now the full scale of the dysfunction at the Metropolitan police, exposed by Louise Casey's report, is known to the public, the force's commissioner, Sir Mark Rowley, could start to get a bit more of what he wants.Rowley has asked for time to start turning the force around, and as the dust settles it was clear that the two people he needs to fear the most because they can sack him the home secretary and London mayor will give him that.
Dezeen
1 year ago
Design

Glenn Howells Architects to turn Typhoo Factory into BBC Birmingham HQ

British studio Glenn Howells Architects has unveiled its design for the BBC headquarters in Birmingham, which will be located in the historic Typhoo Factory in the Digbeth area.The shell of the nearly-century-old building will be retained, with Glenn Howells Architects adapting its interior to create a purpose-built workplace.
Time Out London
1 year ago
London

Two iconic east London restaurants have announced their shock closure

P Franco and Bright helped to spearhead the capital's natural-wine boom



Two much-loved east London restaurants, P Franco and Bright, have announced their immediate closure.The Broadway Market wine shop Noble Fine Liquor, which was run by the same team, has also shut down with immediate effect.
www.cbc.ca
1 year ago
Toronto

Voting underway in Hamilton Centre byelection to select MPP to replace Andrea Horwath | CBC News

Hamilton Centre residents are casting ballots today in a byelection to select a new member of provincial parliament (MPP).The byelection, called a month ago, is being held to replace former Ontario NDP leader Andrea Horwath, who stepped down as MPP in the summer to run for mayor and was elected in October.
Dezeen
1 year ago
Design

Student residence in France utilises Kriskadecor's adaptable aluminium cladding

Promotion: architectural cladding brand Kriskadecor's aluminium cladding has been used for the facade of student residence the Anémone Project in Montpellier, where it was chosen for its versatility and functionality.Designed by the Spanish architecture studio Archikubik for Kley, the Anémone Project is based in the city's Port Marianne Rive Gauche district and built to promote student wellness and act as a regenerative factor for the neighbourhood.
Time Out London
1 year ago
London

'You' season 4: how Netflix's smash-hit serial killer show took over London

Follow in Penn Badgley's footsteps to season 4's key London hotspots



The dashing-but-deadly Joe Goldberg has pitched up in London for a freshly launched fourth season of Netflix's pitch-black comedy 'You' - 'A city of art, theatre, books... and the occasional douchebag,' is how he puts it.And, frankly, guilty as charged.
www.toronto.com
1 year ago
Toronto

Advocates call for expropriation of developer-purchased Sherbourne Street properties in Toronto

Affordable housing issues are creating conflict as advocates centre on a fight for a parcel of land acquired by a private developer in a marginalized neighbourhood, even though experts say their calls for expropriation might not be the solution the city needs.The seven properties between 214 and 230 Sherbourne St., located in the east of Toronto Centre, have been a key rallying point for advocates.
Dezeen
1 year ago
Design

Perforations characterise coloured concrete housing block in Mexico City

Mexican studio Miguel de la Torre Arquitectos has unveiled the coloured concrete Real de Los Reyes housing complex in Mexico City's Coyoacán neighbourhood.The housing block in Coyoacán, a former village that continues to be known as the cultural heart of Mexico City, contains 13 individual homes within rectilinear, reinforced- concrete volumes that have a distinctive terracotta hue.
Dezeen
1 year ago
Design

Dezeen Agenda features Saudi Arabia's plans to build a giant cube-shaped supertall skyscraper

The latest edition of our weekly Dezeen Agenda newsletter features plans to build a 400-metre-high cuboid skyscraper in Riyadh.Subscribe to Dezeen Agenda now.The Saudi Arabian government has revealed designs for a cube-shaped skyscraper to be built as part of its Murabba downtown plan in Riyadh.Named Mukaab, the structure will be 400 metres high and 400 metres long, making it both a supertall skyscraper and the tallest building in the city.
Dezeen
1 year ago
Design

SinHei Kwok completes M-shaped Bungalows in historic Phoenix district

SinHei Kwok has designed and built a sculptural apartment complex that is meant to offer an alternative to the low-density housing found in Phoenix, Arizona's sprawling capital.The project, called M-shaped Bungalows, is located near downtown Phoenix in the Garfield historic district, a neighbourhood characterised by single-family homes dating to the early 20th century.
www.theguardian.com
1 year ago
Writing

A moment that changed me: a stranger told me of his alcohol problem and I realised I had one too

When I left Ireland in 1993, I followed a route already well-worn by other Irish immigrants, carrying two suitcases, $500 and a one-way ticket to New York City.I had been raised, one of nine children, on a housing estate just outside Dublin.The daily backdrop was one of rising unemployment and the escalating violence in Northern Ireland.
www.cbc.ca
1 year ago
Toronto

Why this woman is leading an uphill battle to make her neighbourhood safer | CBC News

Residents in a west Toronto neighbourhood are facing an uphill struggle literally against traffic safety issues in their area and they want the city to fix the problem.They live in an enclave in the Humber Valley known as Warren Park, near Dundas Street West and Jane Street, and their only realistic access to shops, schools and transit is by making their way up one of the city's steepest hills on St. Marks Road.
Dezeen
1 year ago
Design

Trees grow through glazed facade of Tel Aviv homes by Paritzki & Liani

Paritzki & Liani Architects has completed a pair of apartments in central Tel Aviv which are organised around a mini courtyard filled with trees.Located on a corner plot in the densely populated Kerem HaTeimanim neighbourhood, the four-storey Y/K Building contains two multi-level apartments that offer residents a connection with nature.
www.standard.co.uk
1 year ago
London

Tube driver overran platform by 50m after falling asleep at controls on Metropolitan line

A London Underground driver fell asleep in the driver's cab on the Metropolitan Line, resulting in the Tube over-running the platform by 50 metres, the Standard can reveal.The driver fell asleep between Ruislip and Ickenham, failing to initiate the brakes in time to bring the Tube to a stop.This resulted in the train overrunning the platform at Ickenham station and going through a red signal without permission.
www.theguardian.com
1 year ago
London

Remember me': Ella's law would be fitting legacy after London air pollution death, says mother

One of Ella's dying wishes was that her siblings, who were really young, wouldn't forget her and she also didn't want her friends to forget her, obviously.She said to me: Oh Mum.I hope they will remember me, said Rosamund Kissi-Debrah recently.I think Ella would like the fact that when you show her picture now, or you mention her name, most people know who she is.
Happiful Magazine
1 year ago
Mental health

Vex King: "Returning home to your heart will create self-acceptance"

Self-love writer and co-founder of The Rising Circle, Vex King, joins Happiful's podcast to talk about the experiences that shaped him and the impact of practising self-love
Vex King is a Sunday Times bestseller and internationally renowned for his beautiful work on self-love and compassion, and as he shares on Happiful's podcast, the drive to learn and share supportive words with others is the result of tough childhood experiences that shaped his desire to change his mindset and circumstances.
Toronto
1 year ago
Toronto

Room for improvement on Canadian railways after Ohio derailment: safety board

In the aftermath of a U.S. train derailment that released a plume of toxic chemicals into the air, the Transportation Board of Safety of Canada is reiterating a call for safety improvements on its network - improvements that protect communities like Toronto's Junction neighbourhood.While the independent agency tells CTV News Toronto change has been made, it said the rail industry has been slow to act on some of the transportation safety recommendations issued by the board.
www.cbc.ca
1 year ago
Toronto

Milton man, 22, charged with murder defended himself against home invasion, lawyer says | CBC News

A Milton, Ont.man charged with second-degree murder after a shooting in his home on the weekend was defending himself, his lawyer said Tuesday after his client's first court appearance.Ali Mian's lawyer, Jag Virk, told reporters outside the courthouse on Tuesday that the 22-year-old is innocent.Virk said he will argue his client was acting in self defence.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Some Ukrainian refugees returning home because savings running out'

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Ukrainian refugees are returning to their homes because, in some cases, they are running out of money, according to Foreign Office officials.Millions of people have been displaced in the eastern European country following Russian president Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine, which started in February 2022.
www.romfordrecorder.co.uk
1 year ago
Education

School pays tribute to community after positive Ofsted report

Sanders Draper headteacher Stuart Brooks at the grave of Raimund Sanders Draper at St Andrews Church, Hornchurch (Image: Tom Barnes) A school named after a heroic American RAF pilot has been praised in a recent Ofsted report, with the headteacher identifying the community as what inspires us.Sanders Draper School in Hornchurch was rated good' across each of its four metrics, following an inspection carried out in January.
www.cbc.ca
1 year ago
Toronto

Why a proposed condo project has some longtime renters worried in midtown Toronto | CBC News

More than 120 tenants in a midtown apartment building say they're worried they'll be forced out if the city approves a new development application in one of Toronto's most desirable neighbourhoods.They live at 55 Brownlow Ave., a mid-rise building just a block west of Mount Pleasant Road and Eglinton Avenue East that's been targeted for redevelopment.
www.toronto.com
1 year ago
Toronto

Taste of the Danforth is returning to Toronto this summer after three-year hiatus

After three years, one of Canada's largest street festivals is making a return.Toronto's signature Taste of the Danforth is coming back this summer.City councillor for Toronto-Danforth Paula Fletcher announced in a tweet Tuesday that the festival is a go for 2023 after the board of directors at the GreekTown on the Danforth BIA voted (Tuesday) to hire an event planner.
Dezeen
1 year ago
Design

Tampa "about to explode" as a destination, says Edition hotels founder Ian Schrager

American entrepreneur Ian Schrager's hospitality group The Edition has opened the first five-star hotel in Tampa, Florida, which includes a "jungle" lobby and a party room with 350 disco balls.The Tampa Edition, which started taking bookings in October 2022, is housed in a new 26-storey building that includes 172 rooms and 38 private residences.
Dezeen
1 year ago
Design

Interior Design Show Toronto explores "Design for a Complex World"

Promotion: how light technology can be used to prevent virus transmission and the impact of neighbourhoods on public health were among the discussions as part of this year's Interior Design Show (IDS23).IDS23 celebrated its 24th year with talks from industry experts that explored how designers are adapting to an increasingly complex world.
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