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”My medium is orange peel” – meet the local artist who has invented a whole new art form

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Peeling Perfection: Artist Conquers Citrus Canvas with Exquisite Elephant Move over Michelangelo, there’s a new master sculptor in town, and his chisel of choice is… orange peel? Meet Spangle Wronk, the citrus Michelangelo, whose medium of choice isn’t marble or clay, but the humble,perfectly unwrapped orange peel. And his latest masterpiece? An elephant, so intricately peeled it would leave even Dumbo speechless. Spangle’s journey…

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Letters – Ban the Bruiser cocktail!

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To the Editor, With shaking hands and a rumbling stomach that still echoes the tremors of Bertie Blenkinsop’s “Bruiser,” I write to you today as a cautionary tale, a living, (barely) breathing testament to the culinary monstrosity that masquerades as a cocktail at “The Tipsy Toucan.” Oh, the hype! The allure of the forbidden, the Fitzrovia fizz that defied convention! Little…

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World record? Seventeen witnesses missed seeing a road traffic accident as they were all glued to their phones

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Phones Up, Awareness Down: Seventeen Witnesses Miss Accident in Digital Deluge In a stark illustration of our modern attention deficit, seventeen bystanders failed to witness a road traffic accident yesterday afternoon, their gaze firmly fixed on the screens of their smartphones. The incident, which thankfully resulted in no serious injuries, has sparked renewed debate about the impact of digital distraction…

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Letters – Fiona Fenwick writes about “Swimming around Britain”

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To the Editor, Have you ever looked a jellyfish square in the face and thought, “Nah, this review stings way worse”? Let me tell you,dear editor, that’s exactly how I felt after reading your piece on “Swimming Around Britain,” my very own aquatic epic (or “incoherent animation,” as you so eloquently put it). I won’t deny, my journey wasn’t your…

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Fitzrovia Board Game makes Cleaning Fun!

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Scrub-a-Dub-Dub, Fitzrovia Sweep-Up: Elsi Spike’s “Scrub Street Showdown” Makes Cleaning a Game Move over Monopoly, there’s a new battle for London’s streets, and this time, the weapons are brooms, mops, and a whole lot of determination. Elsi Spike, Fitzrovia’s queen of green thumb and champion of tidy alleyways, has unleashed “Scrub Street Showdown,” a board game that transforms the often-gritty reality of cleaning…

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Festive Feasting Unveiled: Edward Bradshaw’s Culinary Masterpiece

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In a delightful twist to the culinary world, Fitzrovia’s very own Edward Bradshaw, renowned for his daily Christmas dinner tradition, is preparing to launch his groundbreaking cookbook, “Dieting the Christmas Way: 365 Sprout Recipes.” Yes, you read that correctly—365 ways to cook sprouts! Edward, affectionately known as the “Sprout Guru,” has spent years perfecting the…

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We taste London’s most expensive cheese on toast

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Cheese on Toast, Hold the Humble: Is Fitzrovia’s “Golden Gruyère” Worth the Gilded Crust? Move over, avocado toast, there’s a new contender for the king (or rather, queen) of cafe crowns in Fitzrovia. Forget your cheddar slices and supermarket sourdough; nestled amongst vintage typewriters and artisanal kombucha is “The Toastery,” a haven for gourmands where cheese on toast isn’t…

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Review – Swimming around Britain – the new documentary about Swimming around Britain

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Swimming Around Britain: A Hilarious Animated Odyssey from the Depths of Misadventure “Swimming Around Britain” isn’t your typical travelogue. Forget sun-kissed beaches and postcard-perfect villages; this animated documentary plunges headfirst into the murky waters of Fiona Fenwick’s ambitious, chaotic, and ultimately hilarious attempt to circumnavigate the British Isles by swimming. Fiona, bless her soggy soul, embodies the spirit of an…

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From Pole Position to Propellerhead: Orlando Porridge Takes to the Skies with The Fitzrovia Helicopter Company

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Forget the checkered flag, hold onto your boarding pass! Its the off-season and local racing sensation Orlando Porridge has traded his roaring engine for a whirring rotor, becoming the brand ambassador for none other than The Fitzrovia Helicopter Company. Yes, folks, the man who mastered the tarmac is now conquering the sky, and he couldn’t…

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The best hot chocolate in Westminster?

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Westminster’s Winter Warmers: A Chocolatey Quest Through Chilly Cafes As winter’s icy hand tightens its grip on London, even the bravest souls long for the warm embrace of a steaming mug.And what better antidote to numb fingers and chattering teeth than a rich, frothy hot chocolate? But in Westminster, where tourists jostle with suits and Big Ben lords over…

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