Olivia Demetriades

London

Broadcast Journalist at BBC

Broadcast journalist • @bbclondonnews • 📩 [email protected] • Insta: Liv_Dem

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Articles

East London bakery The Dusty Knuckle wins King's Award

2 days ago | bbc.com | Matt Graveling |Olivia Demetriades

'Young people excited for their future invest in their present'Matt Graveling & Olivia DemetriadesBBCCharlie Atkinson says the training programme can give young people another chance"We always say, if young people have a reason to be excited about their future, they'll choose to invest in their present," says Charlie Atkinson. She is the training programme manager at an east London bakery and cafe, called The Dusty Knuckle.
Filmmakers in Soho voice concerns on President Trump film tariffs

3 days ago | bbc.com | Alice Bhandhukravi |Olivia Demetriades

Trump film tariffs may cause 'fear and unrest'Alice Bhandhukravi & Olivia DemetriadesPA MediaPaddington, Thor 2, Fast & Furious 6 and Guardians of the Galaxy are just a few big screen blockbusters shot in LondonUS President Donald Trump has threatened to apply a 100% charge against movies made in foreign countries, as he ramps up trade disputes with global nations. Filmmakers who attended the Cine International Film Festival in Soho this week have spoken of their concerns.
Why is home education on the rise in London?

3 days ago | bbc.com | Helen Drew |Olivia Demetriades

Why is home education on the rise in the capital? Helen Drew & Olivia DemetriadesGetty ImagesGovernment data shows there has been a 24% increase in home education in London Home education is a "positive solution for those who struggle with school", says 12-year-old Addison, who started off in school but is now taught at home. She is among the increasing number of young people who are home educated.
Trump film tariffs may cause 'fear and unrest'

3 days ago | yahoo.com | Alice Bhandhukravi |Olivia Demetriades

US President Donald Trump has threatened to apply a 100% charge against movies made in foreign countries, as he ramps up trade disputes with global nations. Filmmakers who attended the Cine International Film Festival in Soho this week have spoken of their concerns.
Trump film tariffs may cause 'fear and unrest'

3 days ago | flipboard.com | Alice Bhandhukravi |Olivia Demetriades

3 hours ago'Total reset' with China sends the market soaringPresident Donald Trump claimed a “total reset” of U.S.-China trade relations has been negotiated.
London mayor to 'explore' building on green belt

5 days ago | ca.news.yahoo.com | Aurelia Foster |Olivia Demetriades

This land in Enfield, north London, is among the green belt sites that could be built on under the new proposals [BBC]Sir Sadiq Khan has announced plans to "actively explore" building on some of London's green belt in a bid to resolve the capital's housing crisis. The mayor of London says current rules prohibiting development on green belt land are "wrong, out-of-date and simply unsustainable", as as the demand for housing increases.
London mayor to 'explore' building on green belt

5 days ago | yahoo.com | Aurelia Foster |Olivia Demetriades

Sir Sadiq Khan has announced plans to "actively explore" building on some of London's green belt in a bid to resolve the capital's housing crisis. The mayor of London says current rules prohibiting development on green belt land are "wrong, out-of-date and simply unsustainable", as as the demand for housing increases.
'Trouble fell from our shoulders and London partied'

6 days ago | bbc.com | Rob Taylor |Olivia Demetriades

VE Day 80: 'Trouble just fell from our shoulders'Rob Taylor & Olivia DemetriadesGetty ImagesLondon celebrated the end of World War Two across the capital - including in Trafalgar SquareCelebrations have been taking place across the capital to mark the anniversary of the day fighting Nazi Germany came to an end. People who lived through VE (Victory in Europe) Day have been in touch with BBC London to share their memories of 8 May 1945.
VE Day 80: 'Trouble fell from our shoulders and London partied'

6 days ago | bbc.co.uk | Olivia Demetriades

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, London celebrated the end of World War Two across the capital - including in Trafalgar SquareCelebrations have been taking place across the capital to mark the anniversary of the day fighting Nazi Germany came to an end. People who lived through VE (Victory in Europe) Day have been in touch with BBC London to share their memories of 8 May 1945. "London was just one big party," said Audrey Lamontagne-Defriez.
'Vapes have caused fires in my bin lorry - it's scary'

1 week ago | bbc.co.uk | Briohny Williams |Olivia Demetriades

Image caption, Disposable vapes are among dangerous items being thrown away in household waste"We don't know when a fire can break out - we feel unsafe and are concerned about the safety of the general public."Within the last six months in his job as a loader at a waste management company, Sean Holness has witnessed two fires that were the result of vapes being thrown in the wrong bin. "It was a normal day and then the back of the lorry set ablaze," he said.