Daily Archives: August 7, 2016

Mayor urged to make Games bid centred on Crystal Palace

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has received a proposal to bid for the 2026 Commonwealth Games – centred on south London, with Crystal Palace National Sports Centre undergoing a substantial, and overdue, refurbishment. With the Rio Olympics underway and … Continue reading

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Life and works of CLR James brought to the big screen

The film, Every Cook Can Govern: The life, works and impact of CLR James, has its south London premiere on Wednesday August 17 at 6.15pm at the Brixton cinema just a short walk from where one of Trinidadian-born writer lived … Continue reading

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