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Trafalgar Square wardens flex potential photography by-law - London

In an example of the enforcement of potential by-laws governing Trafalgar Square, a group of friends making a birthday film for themselves were...

by Pete Riches in United Kingdom on 07/02/2012

Arts & Entertainment

Charles Dickens Bicentenial Birthday Celebrations - Portsmouth

Hundreds of people gathered in Portsmouth in front of the house where Charles Dickens was born 200yrs ago. The celebrations included speeches from...

by wheelz WHEELZ in United Kingdom on 07/02/2012

Politics

King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery arrives at Woolwich barracks

The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery arrived at the Woolwich Barracks from north west London barracks, where they have been based since their...

by B Sharma in United Kingdom on 07/02/2012

07/02/2012 - Trafalgar Square wardens flex potential photography by-law - London - United Kingdom - In an example of the enforcement of...
07/02/2012 - Charles Dickens Bicentenial Birthday Celebrations - Portsmouth - United Kingdom - Hundreds of people gathered in...
07/02/2012 - King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery arrives at Woolwich barracks - United Kingdom - The King's Troop Royal Horse...
07/02/2012 - Harry Redknapp appears in court as verdict is expected - United Kingdom - Harry Redknapp arrives at Southwark...
07/02/2012 - Portsmouth celebrates the 200th anniversary of Charles Dickens's birth - United Kingdom - Dawn breaks in Portsmouth over the...
06/02/2012 - 62-gun salute celebrates Queen’s diamond Jubilee - United Kingdom - Her Majesty the Queen renewed her vow...
06/02/2012 - Syrians continue to protest outside their Embassy - London - United Kingdom - Syrian protestors continued...
06/02/2012 - Royal Gun Salutes in Hyde Park Corner - London - United Kingdom - Accession to the Throne of Queen...
06/02/2012 - Police seal off Manchester Road in Marsden, West Yorkshire - United Kingdom - At approximately 16:00 pm, Police...
06/02/2012 - United for the Flowers of Manchester - United Kingdom - Manchester United fans gathered under...

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Two giant sculptures in Kensington Gardens - London

Arts & Entertainment

Two giant sculptures in Kensington Gardens - London

Two giant sculptures by Anish Kapoor during a heavy snow in the Kensington Gardens. Anish Kapoor CBE RA is an Indian-born British sculptor UK. 18th December 2010
by Yanice Idir, on 18th of December 2010
Charles Dickens Bicentenial Birthday Celebrations - Portsmouth

Arts & Entertainment

Charles Dickens Bicentenial Birthday Celebrations - Por...

Hundreds of people gathered in Portsmouth in front of the house where Charles Dickens was born 200yrs ago. The celebrations included speeches from the Lord Mayor, Dickens Fellowship, Ia...
by wheelz WHEELZ, on 7th of February 2012
Trafalgar Square wardens flex potential photography by-law - London

Politics

Trafalgar Square wardens flex potential photography by-...

In an example of the enforcement of potential by-laws governing Trafalgar Square, a group of friends making a birthday film for themselves were ordered to stop filming and told to leave...
by Pete Riches, on 7th of February 2012
Low flying Sri Lankan A340 causes concern at take off from Heathrow.

Our World

Low flying Sri Lankan A340 causes concern at take off f...

A commercial passenger flight operated by Sri Lankan Airlines made a dramatic low level take off from Heathrow airport. The Airbus A340 skims low over passing road traffic on Myrtle Ave...
by Hounddogone Gollner, on 5th of February 2012
Syrians protest outside their embassy in London

Politics

Syrians protest outside their embassy in London

Syrians demonstrate in London as attacks by pro-government forces on protesters in Syria escalate. United Kingdom. 7th February 2012
by Mario Mitsis, on 6th of February 2012
King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery arrives at Woolwich barracks

Politics

King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery arrives at Woolwich ...

The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery arrived at the Woolwich Barracks from north west London barracks, where they have been based since their formation by King George VI in 1947,...
by B Sharma, on 7th of February 2012
Harry Redknapp appears in court as verdict is expected

Society

Harry Redknapp appears in court as verdict is expected

Harry Redknapp arrives at Southwark Crown Court with his son Jamie as the Judge sums up the evidence in an alleged unclaimed tax case. London, United Kingdom. 7th February 2012
by Howard Jones, on 7th of February 2012
First snowfall of 2012 hits the Brecon Beacons

Environment

First snowfall of 2012 hits the Brecon Beacons

The first snowfall of 2012 hits the Brecon Beacons area causing treacherous driving conditions. Brecon Beacons, UK. 4th February 2012
by lee smith, on 4th of February 2012
Syrians protest outside the Syrian Embassy - London

Politics

Syrians protest outside the Syrian Embassy - London

Syrians protest President Assad's regime outside the Syrian Embassy, London, as the city of Homs has come under fresh bombardment by the pro-government army. UK. 6th February 2012
by sinister pictures, on 6th of February 2012
Portsmouth celebrates the 200th anniversary of Charles Dickens's birth

Arts & Entertainment

Portsmouth celebrates the 200th anniversary of Charles ...

Dawn breaks in Portsmouth over the birthplace of Charles Dickens. It will see his life celebrated by the actor Simon Callow, the Mayor of Portsmouth and local schools. The character &qu...
by Joe O'Brien, on 7th of February 2012
62-gun salute celebrates Queen’s diamond Jubilee

Arts & Entertainment

62-gun salute celebrates Queen’s diamond Jubilee

Her Majesty the Queen renewed her vow to serve as monarch as she made a low-key start to five months of diamond jubilee celebrations marking her 60 years on the throne. A 62-gun salute ...
by B Sharma, on 6th of February 2012
Syrians continue to protest outside their Embassy - London

Politics

Syrians continue to protest outside their Embassy - Lon...

Syrian protestors continued demonstrating outside their country's embassy in Belgrave Square, chanting and shouting slogans against the ruling Assad regime and the current issues i...
by Nelson Pereira, on 6th of February 2012
BNP and EDL protest outside Liverpool Crown Court

Politics

BNP and EDL protest outside Liverpool Crown Court

The British National Party and English Defence League protest against the case of 11 Asian men from Rochdale who have been charged with child exploitation and sex offences. UK. 6th Febr...
by David Colbran, on 6th of February 2012
Ukrainians say 'Release Hunger Strikers' at embassy - London

Politics

Ukrainians say 'Release Hunger Strikers' at embassy - L...

Protesters at the Ukrainian Embassy call for the immediate release and fair treatment of Somali refugees on hunger strike in the Lutsk Detention Centre who have been beaten and intimida...
by Peter Marshall, on 6th of February 2012
United for the Flowers of Manchester

Sports

United for the Flowers of Manchester

Manchester United fans gathered under the Munich Air Disaster memorial on the anniversary of the disaster. 6th February 1958. UK. 6th February 2012
by FOOTYPIXSPORTS Colin Shorrock, on 6th of February 2012
41 Gun Royal Salute held in honor of Queen Elizabeth II - London

Arts & Entertainment

41 Gun Royal Salute held in honor of Queen Elizabeth II...

A 41 Gun Salute is held in Hyde Park to mark the 60th anniversary of the accession to the throne by Queen Elizabeth II. UK. 6th February 2012
by sam_514 Churchill, on 6th of February 2012
15-tonne sign arrives at the Titanic Signature Building - Belfast

Arts & Entertainment

15-tonne sign arrives at the Titanic Signature Building...

With only 56 days before opening, a15-tonne sign arrives at the Titanic Belfast, which is a living monument to Belfast’s moving maritime legacy on the site of the former Harland and Wol...
by Stephen Barnes, on 6th of February 2012
Imbolc Fire Festival - Marsden

Arts & Entertainment

Imbolc Fire Festival - Marsden

Performers dance with fire as they celebrate Imbolc, the end of winter and the beginning of spring. A battle ensues ending in victory of the Green Man over Jack Frost in a pagan fire fe...
by David Preston, on 4th of February 2012
Police seal off Manchester Road in Marsden, West Yorkshire

Society

Police seal off Manchester Road in Marsden, West Yorksh...

At approximately 16:00 pm, Police sealed off the Manchester Road through the village of Marsden, near Huddersfield in West Yorkshire (UK). 6th February 2012
by David Preston, on 6th of February 2012
Royal Gun Salutes in Hyde Park Corner - London

Arts & Entertainment

Royal Gun Salutes in Hyde Park Corner - London

Accession to the Throne of Queen Elizabeth II, ceremonial gun salutes held at Hyde Park Corner, London for the Queens diamond jubilee. United Kingdom. 6th February 2012
by Maciek Musialek, on 6th of February 2012

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Please please speed up the accepting process I have images thats could sell tonight but your taking too long.

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CALL FOR ENTRIES
Slideluck Potshow London II

You are invited to join us for the London SLIDELUCK POTSHOW. Slideluck Potshow is a slideshow of art and a potluck dinner.
Shoreditch House will be hosting the second event in London.

SLIDELUCK POTSHOW London II
Saturday, June 19, 2010
7pm Potluck
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London

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Submitted by Paul Drabble on Wed, 24/02/2010 - 21:57.

Anyone any Idea why its taking so long to get stories on line this is the second time (in 2 weeks) its taken OVER 4 HOURS to get a story to appear on line. I uploaded around a little after 5:00PM today and the story is still not published at 9:54 PM
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