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Londoners bid to ‘Save the 100 Club!’
The 100 Club in Oxford Street, a venue that saw the likes of the Rolling Stones and the Sex Pistols, is on the verge of being closed down. The First Pint’s Lorenza Frigerio investigates the campaigns to save the iconic London club.
Talking about Reinventing Nigeria’s future
On October 15, prominent African experts came together at the ‘Nigeria: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow’ talk to discuss the future of Nigeria on the back drop of its 50th anniversary of its independence. Nigerian expats wondered about job prospects, Nigerian identity and understanding their heritage.
A housing nightmare: Expensive London student accommodation
Student accommodation prices in London have risen 21% but the quality of the flats does not reflect the price increase. As part of a series showing flat living in London, The First Pint explores the world of paying too much for a crappy flat.
From England to Italy: A Series of Conversations
The Italian Cultural Institute in London is holding ‘In Conversazione’, a series of conversations with English writers about Italy. The First Pint’s Viola Caon went to hear what historical novelist and former Reuters correspondent Iain Pears had to say about her country.
London Flat Hunting: Do’s, don’ts and some useful tips
It’s that time of year again for the flat hunting feeding frenzy. Here we offer advice and tips on searching for flats, watching for deals, and keeping your temper.
Unions and universities: Internationals are good for the economy
Politicians and student representatives alike are defending international students after conservative MP Damian Green’s statement that student immigration into the UK is ‘unsustainable’.
The First Pint Exclusive: Ken Livingstone on International London
The First Pint’s Jaime Concha spoke to the Labour mayoral candidate Ken Livingstone about London’s racist past, how it overcame it and why the city should welcome internationals.
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