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TIL that when Roger Bannister became the first person to run a mile in under 4 minutes, he was working as a doctor in the NHS. On the day he broke the record, he had already worked a morning shift at St Mary’s hospital in London, and then caught the train to Oxford where he ran the race.

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TIL that when Roger Bannister became the first person to run a mile in under 4 minutes, he was working as a doctor in the NHS. On the day he broke the record, he had already worked a morning shift at St Mary’s hospital in London, and then caught the train to Oxford where he ran the race.

Jonathan Jeriah November 15, 2023

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ADC23 Unites the World’s Audio Developers on November 13-15, 2023, Both In London and Online

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ADC23 Unites the World’s Audio Developers on November 13-15, 2023, Both In London and Online

Jonathan Jeriah November 14, 2023

San Francisco, CA – October 25, 2023 – The organizers behind the 9th Annual Audio...

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Voluntary verification scheme targets better-quality procurement

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Voluntary verification scheme targets better-quality procurement

Jonathan Jeriah November 14, 2023

Industry body Constructing Excellence and King’s College London have launched an independent voluntary verification...

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Jonathan Jeriah November 14, 2023

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Bank of England set to hold interest rate

Jonathan Jeriah November 14, 2023

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Jonathan Jeriah November 14, 2023

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Why did the Bank of England opt for a ‘hawkish’ hold despite bleak growth outlook?

Jonathan Jeriah November 13, 2023

Although markets were certain that the rate would be held at 5.25 per cent,...

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Man charged as officers step up patrols in Hackney to reassure communities in response to hate crime

Jonathan Jeriah November 13, 2023

The Met is listening to and working with London communities and partners to make...

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Jonathan Jeriah November 13, 2023

A public mural has been unveiled in the heart of Camden, which celebrates upcoming...

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City of London optimistic about sustained demand for office space

Jonathan Jeriah November 13, 2023

Demand for office space in London’s Square Mile financial district is booming, according to...

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