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Prediction markets are going mainstream. What does that mean for public health and democracy?

Polymarket, a U.S.-based prediction-market website, is taking wagers on who will be London, Ont.’s next mayor. There are also markets for Toronto, Windsor and even Stratford.

The Conversation · Oct 1

This London station could finally get international trains as Virgin eyes France route

High-speed rivals to Eurostar could operate from a wider range of railway stations in a challenge to the cross-Channel operator

The Independent UK · Sep 9

Sir Richard Branson's Virgin to 'explore' stopping trains to France at Stratford in east London

‘It's a big and fast growing commercial opportunity,’ says East Ham MP Sir Stephen Timms pushing the case for a Stratford International stop

Evening Standard · Sep 8

Shakespeare's birth home was about to be shipped to the US in 1847; the Shakespeare Trust had to buy it for £3,000 to save it from a showman who wanted to make it a theme park attraction

In the 1840s, Shakespeare's birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon faced the threat of sale, as American showman P.T. Barnum aimed to move the historic home to New York. A dedicated committee formed, rallying public donations and support from notable figures like Prince Albert to save the site. Their efforts culminated in the…

The Times of India · Aug 14

‘Can’t stop smiling!’ The wait is over for epic Game of Thrones prequel The Mad King

New play, which has been a decade in the works, opens at the Royal Shakespeare theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon after five previews were cancelled

The Guardian - UK · Aug 8

Mahmood ‘laser-like focused’ on securing UK’s border

The Home Secretary was touring the National Crime Agency’s offices in Stratford, east London.

The Independent UK · Aug 2

West Nile Virus Turns Up in Stratford Mosquitoes as Connecticut Enters Peak Human Case Months

West Nile virus was found in Stratford mosquitoes as Connecticut enters peak months for human cases. Here is what residents should do now.

Medical Daily · Jul 31

Police hunt man following sexual assault on Jubilee line

The incident occurred on May 22, when a man attacked the woman on the Jubilee line near Stratford

Evening Standard · Jul 21

All the train services disrupted after fire shuts one of London’s busiest stations

Network Rail says engineers are working as quickly as possible to repair damage caused to the line

Evening Standard · Jul 11

Stratford station remains partially closed as fire near tracks causes travel chaos

Urgent repairs are being carried out at Stratford Station forcing some lines to close, with disruption expected until the end of the day

Evening Standard · Jul 10