Pictured: The daring Canary Islands folk sport known as the ‘shepherd’s leap’

The steep hills, sharp cliffs and rocky terrain of the volcanic Canary Islands are tricky to negotiate at speed. But not for enthusiasts of the indigenous folk sport known as Salto del pastor, or ‘shepherd’s leap’. They speed up journeys across uneven terrain by pole-vaulting across it using a wooden stick or lance. The folk … Read more

Extinction Rebellion protestors smash 19 windows at HSBC’s Canary Wharf HQ

Extinction Rebellion activists today smashed at least 19 windows at HSBC’s Canary Wharf headquarters as they claimed the bank is financing climate change. The Earth Day protest is the second time the movement has broken windows this month after smashing glass at Barclays Bank’s headquarters in London in April 7.   Nine woman took part in the demonstration, … Read more

HSBC bosses forced to hot desk in Canary Wharf HQ cut back

Bosses at HSBC have fallen victim to the bank’s huge cut back on office space as it attempts to move towards home-working, it has emerged. Senior staff were recently pushed out of their private offices on the 42nd level of the group’s Canary Wharf headquarters and will instead be force to hot-desk two floors below. … Read more

The beginning of the END: Canary Wharf chief says ‘gradual’ return to desks will start from March 29

Businesses based in the capital have said they will monitor Government guidance and are considering ‘hybrid’ working models as the country is eased out of lockdown.  It comes as the chief strategist at London’s Canary Wharf has said the group expects thousands of workers to return to offices in the coming months with a significant … Read more

The beginning of the END: Canary Wharf chief says ‘gradual’ return to desks will start from March 29

Canary Wharf’s head of strategy Howard Dawber has said workers are expected to gradually return to the office from March 29 The chief strategist at London’s Canary Wharf has said thousands of workers are expected to return to offices as Covid restrictions are eased in the coming months. Howard Dawber, Canary Wharf Group’s head of … Read more

Rita Ora makes a VERY loud statement in a puffy canary yellow mini

Rita Ora makes a VERY loud statement in a puffy canary yellow mini, vast waist belt and bejewelled suspenders during London outing By Ciara Farmer For Mailonline Published: 15:18 GMT, 23 November 2020 | Updated: 01:06 GMT, 24 November 2020 For many, 2020 has been spent in variations of pyjamas and loungewear.  Yet Rita Ora … Read more