Oisín Mcilroy

Political science student and aspiring journalist. Interested in foreign affairs, politics and culture reporting. 

South West Londoner •

Texan royalist can’t take a non-colonial crown

A royal superfan who moseyed all the way from Texas to take in the Coronation scenes says she cannot support a decolonised crown.

Mari Boepple from Houston, Texas camped out on the Mall since Thursday afternoon for a prime spot with her friends, as they did for William and Kate’s Royal Wedding in 2011.

She said: “We came over especially for the Coronation. It’s a huge historical event!

“They’re just such a huge part of history and I love that historical value they provide. I can’t wait to see
South West Londoner •

With a glance either side of Charles's head, the Archbishop had crowned the King

The King alongside Queen Consort Camilla arrived at Westminster Abbey – the site of every coronation since 1066 – in the Diamond Jubilee State Coach wearing red velvet cloak and naval trousers.

The order of service began with the King declaring “In [God’s] name and after his example I come not to be served but to serve.”

During the “Recognition” stage of the coronation began, the King was presented to the congregation by peers including Lady Elish Angiolini and a Victoria Cross awardee.

The s
South West Londoner •

Charles the painter captures coronation crowds for Charles the King!

A painter braving thunderous downpours and crowds hours before the Coronation said it was worth it to immortalise another memorable royal day.

Charles Minty, 41, from Bath, has kept his spot on the Mall secure since midday Thursday, despite swelling crowds and clouds.

He said he was motivated by his special connection to the King, who married Princess Diana on the same day the artist was born – July 29 1981.

“We’re quite keen royalists and my father decided to name me after him so of course I
South West Londoner •

New 'Troubles' exhibition to open at the Imperial War Museum

A new exhibition highlighting the tragedy of Northern Ireland’s ‘Troubles’ will open next month at the Imperial War Museum.

The exhibition comes amid ceremonies commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement, which largely brought to an end 30 years of conflict in Northern Ireland.

Ian Jeffers, Commissioner of Northern Ireland’s Commission for Victims and Survivors, said: “Bringing the Troubles into the museum is a positive thing as long as they tell the different narratives o
The Sun •

Wagatha Christie producers plan to keep name despite Vardy's copyright win

PRODUCERS of the Wagatha Christie play plan to keep the name despite Rebekah Vardy copyrighting the phrase.

The Sun revealed the wag announced legal ownership last week over the phrase 'Wagatha Christie’ after applying for it in August.

But show chiefs are yet to hear from her legal team will pursue the show over their title.

Eleanor Lloyd, the show’s originator and producer, said: “We didn’t see it coming, but so far, after looking into it all in the last couple of days, I can see no reason
South West Londoner •

Munira Wilson reselected by Lib Dems for Twickenham

Parliamentary incumbent Munira Wilson was unanimously reselected last night as the Liberal Democrat candidate for Twickenham.

Wilson was elected MP for Twickenham in the 2019 General Election, succeeding the Lib Dems outgoing leader Sir Vince Cable in the constituency.

Cable joined Wilson at last night’s reselection event at The Exchange in Twickenham, as well as fellow-Lib Dem candidates Monica Harding (Esher & Walton) and Cllr Paul Kohler (Wimbledon).

Wilson said: “Let’s win Twickenham, rip
South West Londoner •

Sadiq Khan announces £3m package to support victims of crime

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has announced a new £3 million annual investment package to improve the Met police’s support of victims of crime.

At London’s first Victims Summit on Friday, the Mayor emphasised the importance of victims in the justice system, saying he hopes to create a justice system that “places victims at its heart” and encourages them to come forward and report their crime without hesitation.

The added funds come following research findings that one third of victims are unsatisfie
North West Londoner •

Exiled Hong Kong activists urge tougher stance against Chinese 'aggression'

Hong Kong pro-democracy activists exiled in London called for toughened British Government responses to match China’s repression in the former British colony.

The appeals came at the Ealing launch of Hong Kong March, a festival to promote the culture of the territory all across the UK.

Activist Nathan Law, 29, told North West Londoner: “The UK government can definitely do a bit more in reacting to China’s aggression, like condemning China’s extra-territorial aggression and at least target thos
South West Londoner •

The Chancellors: From 'back-street pub' to world-famous pizza and celeb clientele

Carl McCluskey took over from his grandmother at the The Chancellors pub in Hammersmith in 2020, rapidly shaping it into one of the UK’s best spots for a slice.

Behind the classic London pub facade, he’s perfected a pizza base through combing the recipe he adopted while training in Brooklyn with the kind of Italian flour he used when proving dough in Naples.

The results have been widely appreciated too, with Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy, world famous for his pizza reviews, calling it “
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