Cycling for a good cause in Harrow, an event has been organised to take place on May 19th. . Within the categories that define the status of an illness, there comes a time when medics have to classify patients as “terminally ill.” The term “terminal patient” means the illness that […]
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Protests over benefit cuts
Next Wednesday, March 27th, citizens of Kilburn, northwest of London, will demonstrate their discontent over the measures that they have had to adopt due to the banking crisis. The austerity measures taken by most European countries have caused a large number of mass protests throughout the continent. Cuts in […]
The many faces of Brixton
Immigrants who arrived aboard the Empire Windrush awarded to the area that multicultural aspect that made it famous. Today it is threatened by the arrival of the middle class. Olga Briasco Located south of London, it is a bustling neighbourhood that revolves around Brixton Village Market, a labyrinth […]
Historic recognition of the Latin-American community by Southwark Council
The recognition as an Ethnic Minority is a necessary step in achieving a more democratic and inclusive society. Without recognition there is no integration. – – Claudio Chipana – Latin-Americans are no longer invisible in Southwark, one of the areas, together with Lambeth and Haringey which accommodates the biggest number […]
Changing migration patterns in Portugal: samba and solidarity (II)
In the context of changing migration patterns, the agencies which help immigrants are even more necessary. We look at their varied activities and talk to a Brazilian who has lived in Portugal for 20 years, about her work with immigrants, and the changes she has seen in Lisbon. _ Graham […]
