THEGAYUK

Tag: Soho News

Get the latest LGBT+ Soho news from THEGAYUK. Breaking news, features and interviews from the gay community in Soho, England, UK

  • Stolen Soho Bombing Victims’ Plaque Replaced

    Stolen Soho Bombing Victims’ Plaque Replaced

    The missing original plaque dedicated to the three victims of the Soho nail bomb attack in April 1999 has been replaced ahead of memorial event tomorrow evening.

     

    We reported yesterday that the plaque dedicated to the memory of Andrea Dykes, John Little and Nick Moore had gone missing from St. Anne’s Gardens in Soho, London ahead of the memorial event planned for the 30th April – which will be the 14th anniversary of the attack.

    The nail bomb, which went off on the 30th April 1999 in the Admiral Duncan was aimed at the gay community in Soho. It was the 3rd of three attacks planned and orchestrated by David Copeland who is currently serving six concurrent life sentences and in 2007 the High Court ruled that he must serve 50 years.

    A replacement plaque has been ordered and will be on display at tomorrow’s memorial event held in Soho.

    Cllr Ed Argar, Westminster City Council cabinet member for city management, said:

    “I find it appalling that anyone would steal the memorial plaque remembering those who died and were injured in the horrific Soho bombing of 1999.

    “We have moved swiftly to get a replacement memorial delivered and installed ahead of the 14th anniversary of the Soho bombings tomorrow (Tuesday 30th April), having been alerted to its removal, and we hope it will be in place later today.”

    The new plaque has cost £260, with half being paid by Westminster City Council and 17-24-30.org paying the other.

    The replacement plaque will be installed this afternoon and reads:

    Andrea Dykes D.O.B 30-11-1971

    John Light D.O.B 27-04-1967

    Nick Moore D.O.B 24-05-1967

    Deceased 30-04-1999 in the Admiral Duncan Bombing

    Goodness Is Stronger Than Evil

  • Soho Bombing Victims’ Plaque Missing

    The original Soho Bomb memorial plaque has gone missing according to Mark Healey, the founder of the anti-hate campaign 17-24-30.org, from its position in St. Anne’s Gardens in Soho, London.

    Soho Nail Bombing Victim Plague

    The memorial remembers the three victims who lost their lives in the blast which ripped through the popular Soho pub, the Admiral Duncan in April 1999, killing Andrea Dykes, John Light and Nick Moore.

    The Soho nail bomb was the 3rd of three attacks planned and orchestrated by David Copeland. He planted the other two bombs in Brixton (17th April 1999) and Brick Lane (24th April 1999).

    He is currently serving six concurrent life sentences and in 2007 the High Court ruled that he must serve 50 years.

    In a statement from 17-24-30 the organisers of the Act Of Remembrance which is to take place on the 30th April have said that, ’17-24-30 have agreed to help cover the costs so that it can be ordered straight away and hopefully in place ready for the service on Tuesday 30th April – marking the 14th anniversary of the attacks.’

    The new plaque will cost £260 and it is hoped that it will be delivered and installed before Tuesday’s service.

  • Predator Who Targeted Gay Men Barred From Soho

    Predator Who Targeted Gay Men Barred From Soho

    A thief who preyed on the gay community in Soho for more than a decade has been banned from every public toilet in central London in an ASBO ruling thought to be the first of its kind.

    (more…)

  • CABARET REVIEW | Shaken And Stirred

    CABARET REVIEW | Shaken And Stirred

    ‘Shaken and Stirred’, the newest cabaret night to hit the Soho Scene is the brainchild of Samantha Renke and Zak Black, also known as ‘Verve Couture’. Their bespoke entertainment company, established in 2006 is holding the event to raise money in aid of the Brittle Bone Society. This evening of music, burlesque and Brazilian Dance takes place at Floridita, one of London’s finest live venues. The bar has a Latin American feel with a delicious A La Carte menu. (more…)

  • COLUMN: New Beginnings At Profile

    Locals aren’t what they used to be (an old man boozer, 5 minutes down the road from your house). Designed for “early doors”, “football gossip” and “blokes”.

    (more…)

  • THEATRE REVIEW | HAHN BIN The Renaissance Of Classical Music

    His playing is revolutionary, his talent extraordinary, Hahn Bin plays the violin as though his life depended on it.

    (more…)

  • THEATRE REVIEW | Geo Wyeth AKA Novice Theory

    Perched atop an Ikea coffee table playing a battered old Casio in nothing but his underwear is the curious ball of nervous energy that is Geo Wyeth.

    (more…)