In Translation
Lutfur Rahman: The New Mayor of Tower Hamlets
Lutfur Rahman, the newly appointed mayor for the London borough of Tower Hamlets, has had a rocky start of his term of office, where he has been accused of involvement with Islamic associations. The First Pint investigates why Mr Rahman remains a point of controversy in this multicultural borough.
A short chat with artist Hossein Khosrojerdi about Iranian cinema
The 1st Iranian Film Festival is to be held in London on 19 – 24 November. The First Pint spoke to Iranian contemporary artist Hossein Khosrojerdi about the importance of showcasing Iranian cinema to a UK audience.
Confusion Over Tube Chaos? The Strike Explained
As London Underground workers enter day two of strikes, Rosie Scammell talks to those behind the picket lines on the reasons for the strike and how Londoners will be affected by cuts to the Underground service.
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.
In US midterm elections, UK is unexpected battleground
In the US, millions will be heading to the polls this Tuesday. Still, elections as far away as Alaska could be decided right here in London.
Baghdad 5 March 2007 comes to London
The First Pint’s Rosie Scammell went to a new exhibition on Iraq at The Imperial War Museum. It is prompting all kinds of conversations on Iraq.
Universities hit hardest by Government budget cuts
Universities face tough challenges ahead as George Osborne’s Spending Review uncovered this wednesday a 40% cut in teaching budgets and a significant rise in tuition fees. Let’s have a look at what’s about to change…
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