A fire broke out shortly after 1am at Hollybush House, a historic Georgian mansion in Barnet, north London, where over 70 firefighters are battling the blaze. The Grade II-listed property, currently under refurbishment, is at risk of total destruction, with flames engulfing the roof and both floors, although no injuries have been reported. Built in the late 18th century and set on 2.23 acres, the mansion sold for £4.5 million in 2020, with surrounding properties averaging £1.75 million in 2022, significantly higher than the UK average.
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Bishop storms into church, grabs mic and tells choir to ‘stop terrible racket’
A disgruntled Bishop of Fulham, Jonathan Baker, interrupted a choir concert at St Andrew's Church in Holborn, demanding attendees leave his "house" after turning off the lights and criticizing the performance as a "terrible racket." Despite the choir having booked the venue until 11pm, the bishop later apologized, unaware of the concert's technical delays, while the choir exited singing Abba's "Dancing Queen." Want More Context? 🔎
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