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3 08 2015

Britain is not a “land of milk and honey”

On migrant crisis update: On my way to London last Thursday, I had to divert from Calais to Dunkirk, France to avoid the chaos going on with migrants trying to enter the United Kingdom illegally. Upon entry to Dover, British police presence was highly visible due to thorough control of the lorries and trucks filing in a row on both sides of the road that caused terrible delays for travellers entering UK. It took me more than 4 hours to reach London compared to the normal 2-hour, 11-minute drive.
Meanwhile, Home Office Minister Theresa May said, “Failed asylum seekers with children will be stripped of benefits in order to send a message to stranded migrants in Calais, France that Britain is not a land of milk and honey”.
3 08 2015

British singer & TV star Cilla Black dies at 72

Cilla Black, British household darling, former TV presenter and singer died yesterday at age 72 in her Spanish holiday home. The Liverpool-born star’s engaging personality and phenomenal capacity for hard work propelled her to become one of the country’s most successful and well-paid performers. In May 2014, she won The Special Award at the Baftas in recognition of an outstanding contribution to television entertainment of over 50 years.
Cilla Black was born Priscilla Maria Veronica White on 27 May 1943. 
She changed her name to launch her singing career and her impromptu performances alongside acts including The Beatles and Gerry and the Pacemakers at the Cavern that gave her a taste for fame. A sign on the door of the club stated: “The Cavern Club is sad to announce the passing of its famous cloakroom girl & performer Cilla Black”. Prime Minister David Cameron said, “Cilla Black was a huge talent who made a significant contribution to public life in Britain. My thoughts are with her family.”