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Girlfriend’s heartfelt tribute to ‘beautiful, honest’ Thames hero Folajimi Olubunmi-Adewole as he is farewelled John Dunne and Barney Davis The family of a young man who died trying to save a woman from the Thames say they are “overwhelmed” by the support they have received from the public as they held his funeral today. Folajimi Olubunmi-Adewole, known as Jimi by his friends, died after diving into the river in a rescue attempt last month. The 20-year-old’s funeral was being held at the Best Way International Christian Centre in south-east London today. The numbers were limited to 30, because of Covid restrictions, but the event was live streamed. His white coffin with blue flower arrangements spelling out Son was carried in sombrely by pallbearers.
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From Paxos to Patmos: the Greek islands loved by our favourite celebrity jet-setters Joanna Taylor After a long winter in lockdown, the prospect of swimming in crystal blue waters and eating feta under a parasol sounds downright heavenly. But with a whopping 227 inhabited Greek islands to choose from, it is hard to decide where to plot an escape. So, we’ve asked some of our favourite jet-setters to tell us about their most treasured Greek island memories and where they can’t wait to return. Luke Edward Hall, artist and designer: Hydra I love Hydra. There are no cars - only donkeys - and no ugly buildings. It has a magical, artistic vibe and one of my favourite artists, John Craxton, spent time there. We take a boat most days from the harbour to the Four Seasons - not
From Paxos to Patmos: the Greek islands loved by our favourite celebrity jet-setters Joanna Taylor After a long winter in lockdown, the prospect of swimming in crystal blue waters and eating feta under a parasol sounds downright heavenly. But with a whopping 227 inhabited Greek islands to choose from, it is hard to decide where to plot an escape. So, we’ve asked some of our favourite jet-setters to tell us about their most treasured Greek island memories and where they can’t wait to return. Luke Edward Hall, artist and designer: Hydra I love Hydra. There are no cars - only donkeys - and no ugly buildings. It has a magical, artistic vibe and one of my favourite artists, John Craxton, spent time there. We take a boat most days from the harbour to the Four Seasons - not