River Horse, Jacuzzi Pigeon, Sea Lizard – 12 literal translations of animal names that will amaze you

Can you guess what animal a Jacuzzi pigeon is? Or a Sea Lizard? If you haven’t got a clue, join the club. Research gathered by dog food company tails.com reveals 39 animal names, with hilarious…

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Why Hustlers is so much more disturbing than the hustle

Reading all the glowing reviews for Hustlers starring Jennifer Lopez and Constance Wu, I’m wondering if the critics and I saw two different movies. Despite my qualms about J Lo’s acting chops, swayed by said…

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A momentous day for England, a throwback post, an open letter

July 7 brought exuberant celebration this afternoon as England made it through to the semi finals of the World Cup. 13 years ago today, there was fear, there was anguish, there was terror as London…

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Highlights of Saro the Musical in London

Bringing a Nigerian musical to London is no mean feat; doing it twice takes some serious hard work, dedication and commitment which Bolanle Austen-Peters has proven she has in spades when she followed last summer’s…

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MK Mela 2017: A festival of colour, joy and light in Milton Keynes

Milton Keynes, the ‘New City’, is celebrating 50 years this year, with a range of celebrations all summer long. Initially created as a commuter town to ease the housing congestion in London, Milton Keynes has…

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