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By Clement Harbottle, Fitzrovian Affairs Editor Fitzrovia, never shy of a quixotic invention, has once again delivered a marvel destined for the annals of genius. Local designer Susie Polteen, already celebrated for her Dogbrella, has unveiled a sequel: the Catbrella, the world’s first umbrella specifically engineered for cats. A Leap Forward in Feline Meteorology “Dogs…
By Clement Harbottle, Fitzrovian Affairs Editor In an unprecedented act of civic innovation, Fitzrovia’s Charlotte Street will soon play host to “Silent Thursdays,” a weekly day in which all talking, honking, humming, and whistling will be strictly forbidden. The plan, spearheaded by the Fitzrovia Noise Abatement Society (FiNAS), comes after years of complaints that the…
By Celeste Bramwell, Senior Urban Affairs Correspondent Fitzrovia has long prided itself on being at the cutting edge of metropolitan life. Now, in a bold experiment, local authorities have announced plans to pilot the world’s first 25-hour day, arguing that “24 hours simply isn’t enough for everything we want to do.” Why 25 Hours? According…