LONDON, U.K.—Paula Wan, a retired hairdresser, traveled from Leicestershire to London to see Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Eventim Apollo on April 15. “It’s absolutely fantastic,” said Ms. Wan. “I love everything, you know, from the costumes, and I appreciate the effort that’s gone into it for all the dance … [It was] a…
Financial Executive: Shen Yun a ‘Visual Spectacle’
LONDON—Marion King, an executive in the financial industry, attended Shen Yun Performing Arts at Eventim Apollo on April 14. “I’m really enjoying it,” she said. I love the mix of acrobats, ballet, and music, and it’s got a really spiritual aspect to it as well.” Based in New York, Shen Yun was founded in 2006 by leading Chinese…
Shen Yun ‘Bringing Light to a Dark Planet,’ Director Says
LONDON—Desmond Thompson, a company director, was greatly moved by Shen Yun Performing Arts upon his first experience. “One, of course, can see the the effort, the the years of training—has gone into it—the artwork, the sets, the music, the musicians, and so on—but the most important thing was, it touched my soul,” he said at…
Extended Family at Shen Yun: ‘We Traveled 200 Miles to Come Here Tonight.’
LONDON—Jane MacDonald-Styslinger, her husband Bill Styslinger, and other family members attended Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Eventim Apollo on April 14. Ms. MacDonald-Styslinger said her whole family was in attendance: “My father, my two sons, my niece, and my husband. He’s American, and we’re English and Scottish.” She noted the variety of presentations. “I love the breadth…
London Mayor Faces High Court Challenge Over ULEZ Expansion
A legal challenge led by rival councils against London Mayor Sadiq Khan’s decision to expand the ultra-low emission zone (ULEZ) around the capital has been authorised by the High Court. Khan has announced plans to extend the ULEZ, which imposes a charge on drivers of vehicles that do not meet certain emissions standards, to cover the…
Hospital Mask Mandate Did Little to Stop Omicron From Infecting Patients: UK Study
Wearing a mask in health care settings had little, if any, impact on the spread of the highly transmissible Omicron variant of COVID-19 among patients, British researchers suggest. During the COVID pandemic, mask mandates for hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes became a staple of many countries’ attempts at curbing the spread of the virus. In…
Sunak Stresses ‘Democratic Values’ as He Challenges Netanyahu Over Controversial Israel Legislation
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak challenged the visiting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, reminding him of the importance of “democratic values,” during a meeting in London on Friday, according to Downing Street. The meeting was held in private and appears to have been largely cordial, with Downing Street releasing a statement saying, “The Prime Minister stressed…
Over 200 Arrested and Drugs Worth More Than £1 Million Seized in County Lines Operation
More than 200 people have been arrested and drugs worth more than £1 million have been seized during a week-long operation against county lines gangs in London. The Metropolitan Police said 222 people were arrested of which 105 were charged with a total of 223 offences between Feb. 27 and March 5. They said that…
London: The Builders of Stonehenge | Arkeo Ep25 | Documentary
February 2, 2023
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Stonehenge is one of the world’s most famous and most enigmatic prehistoric monuments. Dozens of huge standing stones were erected here during the Neolithic period, around 2900 B.C. Who were the men and women who erected such a monument? …
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Shen Yun ‘Speaks to the Divine Within Us,’ Says Business Owner
LONDON—Business owner Trudie McGuinness attended Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Eventim Apollo on April 16. McGuinness said, “It’s absolutely incredible. The beauty of the dancing and of the singing that we just heard is extraordinary actually. It’s so, so touching.” She commented on the wonderful energy from the performance. “There’s a beautiful energy … and the message…