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Two of the military horses that bolted through London on Wednesday have undergone operations to get back to full health. Four runaway animals tore through rush hour traffic in the capital city, colliding with vehicles and causing four people to be rushed to hospital. One of the horses, a white now named as Vida, was covered in blood, horrifying onlookers. Vida and the other badly injured horse, Quaker, were said to be in a “serious condition” following the incident. How did the horse-centred chaos unfold in London’s rush hour?The four escaped horses are all members of the Household Cavalry, an...
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Several military horses bolted during routine exercises Wednesday and ran loose through central London, injuring four people and damaging vehicles during the morning rush hour. A spokesperson for the London Ambulance Service said it was called at 8:25am to attend a person being thrown from a horse in Buckingham Palace Road. The first paramedic was on the scene within five minutes. Pictures and videos of two of the animals, one white and the other black, circulated widely across social media. One of the horses had its front covered by what appeared to be blood or red paint. The two horses were ...
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Die Szene wirkt wie aus einem Film, doch sie ist echt: Mehrere entlaufene Pferde sind am Morgen durch die Londoner Innenstadt galoppiert und haben dort Chaos verursacht. Vier Menschen an drei verschiedenen Orten wurden verletzt und im Krankenhaus behandelt, wie der Londoner Rettungsdienst mitteilte. Auch die Tiere erlitten teils Verletzungen. Wie die britische Nachrichtenagentur PA meldete, handelte es sich um Pferde des britischen Militärs, die sich während einer Exerzierübung am Morgen im Stadtteil Belgravia losrissen, nachdem sie von Baustellenlärm erschreckt worden waren. Vier Reiter wurde...
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Ever wondered what it would be like to glance over and pick out an item from the personal wardrobe of one of the most influential designers of all time? Well, your time has soon come. The personal wardrobe of the late British icon and mother of punk fashion, Vivienne Westwood, will go under the hammer at Christie’s this summer. More than 200 lots have been consigned, spanning four decades, and the sale is led by Westwood’s husband and design partner, Andreas Kronthaler. Part of the sale proceeds will go towards Westwood’s own charity (The Vivienne Foundation), Amnesty International and Médecin...
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Digital Art Week is here! Throughout the week, Londoners will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in digital art across the capital, from prestigious galleries to outdoor spaces, iconic music venues, and over 100 digital billboards. A multitude of outdoor billboard locations, including Piccadilly Circus, will be transformed for the event, bringing digital art into the public eye and making it accessible to all. In total, works from over 120 leading artists will be showcased. “We are thrilled to be back in London for Digital Art Week. This year will be the biggest iteration of the moveme...
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Taylor Swift has a new album out, so you can bet records are already being broken... Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department' has broken the record for Spotify's most-streamed in a single day, according to the platform. It has become the first album in Spotify history to reach more than 300 million streams – in one day. Spotify wrote on X: "History made! On April 19, 2024, Taylor Swift's The Tortured Poets Department was the first album in Spotify history to have over 300M streams in a single day." Previously, the record was held by her re-recorded version of ‘1989’. That’s not all – the first ...
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The last painting by Italian master Caravaggio is going on display for the first time in 20 years in London. The National Gallery’s new exhibition "The Last Caravaggio" is shining a light on the tempestuous Italian artist, who was on the run and accused of murder at the time his last work was painted. The last Caravaggio exhibition runs from 18 April to 21 July 2024 at the National Gallery of London. Admission is free.
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The familiar face of Winston Churchill takes on a new hue in a vibrant exhibition recently unveiled at the Serpentine Gallery, located in London's Hyde Park. In a bold move to confront the complexities of history, artist Yinka Shonibare breathes fresh life into the former-British Prime minister and other historical figures like Queen Victoria and Herbert Kitchener, challenging viewers to reconsider their legacies. Shonibare's work is a response to the contentious debate surrounding statues of figures linked to slavery, colonialism, and racial oppression. Instead of advocating for their removal...
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A bold reinterpretation of the Hollywood film noir musical “Sunset Boulevard” stole the spotlight at this year's London stage Olivier Awards, taking home seven trophies including best musical revival and best actress for American star Nicole Scherzinger. The ex-Pussycat Dolls singer took home the coveted award for her portrayal of the fading silver screen star Norma Desmond, alongside her co-star Tom Francis, who won best actor for his role as a struggling screenwriter. Football-themed state-of-the-nation drama “Dear England”, which examines the impact manager Gareth Southgate had on the natio...
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In addition to strolling the beloved Portobello Road Market and Holland Park, visitors to Notting Hill will soon be able to journey across the world – to Taiwan, more specifically. The chic neighbourhood’s Coronet Theatre is playing host to London’s first major celebration of Taiwanese culture, presenting a packed schedule of innovative visual arts, dance, theatre and music. Spanning traditional craftsmanship and cutting-edge technology, the roster of events will reflect on Taiwanese identity and post-colonial history, as well as the themes of lust and desire. For many of the 30 contemporary a...
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