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Community Living Abroad: How UK Families Are Building New Lives in Portugal

If you spend time speaking to UK families who have moved abroad in recent years, Portugal comes up repeatedly. It is no longer seen only as a holiday destination or a retirement location. It has become a long-term lifestyle choice for working families, remote professionals, and early retirees looking for a different daily rhythm.

Across Lisbon, the Algarve, the Silver Coast and Madeira, new communities are forming that feel increasingly international while still connected to Portuguese culture. What stands out is not just climate or coastline, but how everyday life feels more...

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Ex-oilman Welby named archbishop of Canterbury

LONDON (AP) — How will Justin Welby lead the world's Anglicans and heal their deep divisions? Even he is not sure yet.

Welby generated high hopes but few clear expectations Friday as British Prime Minister David Cameron announced the 56-year-old former oil executive was being promoted to archbishop of Canterbury after only a year's experience as a bishop.

"We don't know much about him and there are very few expectations because he has been a bishop for such a short time," said Paul Handley, managing editor of the Church Times newspaper.

But, he said, initial signs...

EDL to demonstrate in Norwich on Saturday

NewsPoint) – The controversial English Defence League, will be heading to Norwich on Saturday, despite serious blows to their leadership and support base in recent weeks.

According to EDL News the demonstration is in support of a reverend who has been banned from distributing anti-Muslim literature in the market place.

The reverend, Alan Clifford, has been likened to the Westboro Baptist Church in the Unite States, and as well as being anti-Muslim, he is also anti-gay, and reportedly said:

"Like adulterers and murderers, homosexuals must repent of their particular...

Public critical of Tower Hamlets' plan to sell Henry Moore sculpture

(NewsPoint) – Public outrage at Tower Hamlets council's plan to sell a prized Henry Moore sculpture has been expressed online as concerns over the safety of 'public art' are heightened.

The mayor of Tower Hamlets, one of the poorest areas of Britain, decided on Wednesday to sell the 8-foot bronze statue "Draped Seated Woman" as the borough council tries to cut a deficit of around £90 million. It is thought that the piece may raise up to £20 million.

Henry Moore, who died in 1986, sold his sculpture to the council in 1962 at a knock-down price on the understanding it would...

8 fire engines tackle blaze in Kingston

(NewsPoint) –8 fire engines and 40 fire fighters are currently battling a blaze in Kingston.

Police are also in attendance and have cordoned off the road surrounding the fire.

Eye witnesses have reported that the M&S store is on fire, however this is unconfirmed. Others have said the fire is in offices about Natterjacks on Fife Road.

London Ambulance Service confirm that there wee no injuries as a result of the fire in Kingston.

4,000th Member Joins The National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society

Bonfire night was not the only reason for fireworks this week. Friday (2nd November) was a time for celebration at the National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society in Maidenhead when it was revealed that the 4,000th member had joined, a remarkable achievement for such a young charity.

Sara Britton, who was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis in October 2011, had the honour of being the 4,000th member: “Rheumatoid arthritis was a disease I knew nothing about and wrongly assumed that it only affected the elderly. NRAS taught me that it can affect anyone at any age, and it...

Hacktivists claim take down of UK's Ministry of Defence website

(NewsPoint) – Online activists, the so-called 'Null Crew', affiliated with Lulzsec, claimed on Tuesday to have taken down the UK's Ministry of Defence website. The hacktivists claim to have obtained 3,400 credentials and leaked them onto 'anonpaste' along with the following message:

Your webmaster made a terrible mistake… You may criticize us on the simplicity of the vulnerability. But if you can get so much useful data so easily, why wouldn’t you? We hope that all governments and organizations realize that #FuckTheSystem is definitely not a joke. We hope that you have the decency...

International hacktivism collective march to Parliament

( NewsPoint ) International hacktivism collective, Anonymous, are expecting thousands to join them on Monday evening in London, and across the world, as they recreate the now-iconic scene from V for Vendetta and march to parliament.

In the film thousands march from Trafalgar Square to the Houses of Parliament. The Facebook event for the protest has almost 5,500 intending to join the protest held on Guy Fawkes night in the UK.

Other events have been planned by the groups associates across the world including in Australia, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, France, Switzerland and US...

Disruption to London Overground services this weekend

Strike action by transport union RMT is set to cause some disruption to services into and around London this weekend. It was confirmed today that security and safety staff employed by STM Security Group on London Overground services will be taking both strike action and action short of a strike this Saturday in a dispute over bullying and an attempt to impose new terms and conditions. Spurs, Crystal Palace and West Ham all have home games on that day.

Following a unanimous vote for action in a ballot this month, management have been informed that RMT members will be;...

Tower Bridge closed by van fire

(NewsPoint) – London's landmark bridge, Tower Bridge, was closed on Friday morning due to a van on fire.

Images show the vehicle engulfed in flames.

The bridge reopened at approximately 10.15am after fire services extinguished the flames.

Jobs under threat as Comet goes into administration

More than 6,500 jobs are at risk across the UK as the troubled high-street electricals chain Comet has been officially placed into administration. Comet is estimated to have lost £35m in a year. In a sign of the toughness of the market US giant Best Buy pulled out of the UK last year after struggling to gain a foothold.

The 240-strong chain, including its Marsh Barton branch, confirmed plans for it to be placed into administration next week, marking on of the UK's biggest retail failures in recent years.

Staff were informed of plans this morning and...

UK News

Community Living Abroad: How UK Families Are Building New Lives in Portugal

Ex-oilman Welby named archbishop of Canterbury

EDL to demonstrate in Norwich on Saturday

Public critical of Tower Hamlets' plan to sell Henry Moore sculpture

8 fire engines tackle blaze in Kingston

4,000th Member Joins The National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society

Hacktivists claim take down of UK's Ministry of Defence website

International hacktivism collective march to Parliament

Disruption to London Overground services this weekend

Tower Bridge closed by van fire

Jobs under threat as Comet goes into administration

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