Percy Shelley's poem Ozymandias, recited by James Pendle the Poet of Paddington Station. #theverb #bbclondon #thelondoner #allieesiri #emmabarnett #thelondonstandard
A poem for Remembrance Day: May 1915 by Charlotte Mew. #remembrance #remembrancesunday #remembranceday #theverb #bbclondon #emmabarnett #allieesiri #thelondonstandard
A Birthday by Christina Rossetti. Recited by James Pendle, the Poet of Paddington Station. I am at the station every Friday morning. #theverb #paddingtonstation #networkrail #bbclondon #thelondoner #thepoetrypharmacy #thepoetrylounge #thelondonstandard #allieesiri #christinarossetti
Wordsworth's poem, Composed Upon Westminster Bridge, September 2nd, 1802. #paddingtonstation #networkrail #thelondoner #bbclondon #bbcupload #poetryinaldeburgh #theverb #poetrypharmacy #thelondonstandard #allieesiri #williamwordsworth #williamwordsworthpoetry
This Hackney bar almost fell foul of nimbyism 🍺
With 55 bars having closed already in London this year, Blondies is still alive and whilst its clientele comprises mostly leather-clad, music fans, everyone is welcome
This is a rare metal asset worth protecting💎
#thelondonstandard #Blondies
Hot weather screams Aperol Spritz, prosecco, and pints. To brace yourself for the thumping headaches this summer, we ask if a hangover cure really exists 🍷
#thelondonstandard #hangover #london #supplements
Come on in, the water's fine💧
As London heads into a heatwave, here are some of the best lidos and hotels to enjoy the splash and cool down🌞
#thelondonstandard
The VAT raid on private schools means that the only people who can now afford to pay are the glitzy super-rich🤑
The private school exodus has well and truly begun
#thelondonstandard
Written in the stars or doomed from the start⭐
What do Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's zodiac signs tell us about their relationship🔮
#thelondonstandard #TaylorSwift #TravisKelce
Just when you think you've heard all the possible side effects for the popular weight loss jabs, here's another 👶
Did you know Ozempic and Mounjaro could be wreaking havoc with your contraception?
#thelondonstandard #ozempic #mounjaro
This Hackney bar almost fell foul of nimbyism 🍺
With 55 bars having closed already in London this year, Blondies is still alive and whilst its clientele comprises mostly leather-clad, music fans, everyone is welcome
This is a rare metal asset worth protecting💎
#thelondonstandard #Blondies
Hunter Schafer's relationship with makeup, beauty, and self-expression mirrors that of her character Jules in HBO's hit series Euphoria 💄
Plus, she shares her beauty hacks and the best parts of becoming one of Thierry Mugler's Angels 🪽
#thelondonstandard #HunterSchafer
Taylor's selling out stadiums, Beyonce's handing out tickets for free - which queen is reigning supreme in London's stadium wars? 👑
"To put it frankly, Mummy and Daddy's money isn't paying for Beyonce tickets," writes Niva Yadav ✍️
#thelondonstandard #TaylorSwift #Beyonce #london
Bonnie Blue's latest stunt has had the nation clutching their collective pearls, but is this actually a reflection of what British society has become? 👀
#thelondonstandard #london #BonnieBlue
Paddleboarding is a trending pursuit, but it turns out you don't have to travel far to join in 💦
These are the best spots in London to make a splash
#thelondonstandard #london #paddleboarding #watersport
Wedding bells are ringing for Dua Lipa and Callum Turner 💒
Here's everything you need to know about their A-list engagement
#thelondonstandard #DuaLipa #CallumTurner
The Beckham-Peltz family feud is stirring up a storm amongst eagle-eyed fans👀
Have you seen Cruz Beckham's latest cryptic post? 📱
#thelondonstandard #CruzBeckham #BrooklynBeckham
This is a dangerous new phase in the war in the Middle East and it's worth asking what this means for London. The Standard's Robert Fox provides a breakdown of the overnight airstrikes
#thelondonstandard #Israel #Iran
Katja Faber’s son Alex Morgan was killed a decade ago — a story we delve into in the Standard’s new chart-topping podcast, Killer Privilege . She shares her story of heartbreak, acceptance, and how she has learnt to mourn
#thelondonstandard #london #grief #KatjaFaber
Whether you’re squelching through the Cotswolds, at a smart Mayfair ceremony or a chic foreign affair, here’s what you need to be wearing at this summer's nuptials 💍
#thelondonstandard #wedding #london
From a village-like outpost in Corfu arranged around an 18th olive oil mill to a peninsula in Crete, these are the best island stays this summer in Greece 🇬🇷
#Greece #islandlife #thelondonstandard
Imagine you finally get to your goal weight... and no one wants to talk about it. Why? Because according to some it's cheating 💉
#thelondonstandard #london #ozempic #mounjaro
From Noble Rot to Langan's, these are the set menus in London that are both affordable and delicious in equal measure 🌮
#thelondonstandard #london #restaurants
What can dying teach us about living? Two hospice nurses reveal what their patients wish they’d done more — and less of 💭
#thelondonstandard
It's time to put on the Ritz! The UK's last dinner jacket-dining room took the top spot in the National Restaurant Awards🏆
Plus, many of other restaurants in the capital dominated the awards and celebrated culinary recognition!
#thelondonstandard #NationalRestaurantAwards #london
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In this week’s #TheLondonStandard, a special report takes a closer look at the falling birth rate in the capital and how the numbers will affect the city long-term.
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In this week’s #TheLondonStandard , Reform UK leader Nigel Farage speaks to Dylan Jones about his chances of being Prime Minister. Read why Farage thinks his time has come: www.standard.co.uk//news/politi...
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This week, #TheLondonStandard explores Donald Trump’s crypto court.
Just days before being sworn in, President Trump unveiled his own cryptocurrency meme coin called $Trump. Read more: standard.co.uk/news/tech/do...
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From Okinawa to Sarajevo to Devon, we bring you this year’s 25 hotspots in the latest issue of #TheLondonStandard 🏝
Read the ultimate wanderlust wonder list for 2025: www.standard.co.uk/lifestyle/tr...
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