December 2024 - Page 3 of 3 - North Bank London South Bank

On Saturday, London hosted a unique event: a parade of dogs dressed in Christmas sweaters in front of Buckingham Palace. Organized by Rescue Dogs of London and Friends, this parade brought together azround 130 dogs and their owners, all united to support charitable causes.

Dazzling outfits

Participants showcased their creativity by dressing their furry friends in festive attire. The parade featured dogs dressed as Santa Claus, elves, and even a French bulldog sporting a red beret and a pink jacket adorned with red bows. Each costume added a touch of magic to the event, with prizes awarded to the best-dressed pets.

Photos : Rescue Dogs of London and Friends/Kbsp/BBC/DR

Iconic route

The parade followed a picturesque route from St James’s Park to Buckingham Palace. Spectators enjoyed watching the dogs proudly strut in their festive outfits, creating a joyful and warm atmosphere in the heart of London.

Calendar of canine festivities

This parade is part of a series of festive events dedicated to dogs in London. Upcoming events include a corgi celebration on December 7th and the Hyde Park Sausage Walk on December 15th, celebrating Christmas traditions while supporting charitable causes. This event not only brought joy to participants and spectators but also raised funds for organizations working for the welfare of dogs. A wonderful way to celebrate the holidays while doing good.

Photos : Rescue Dogs of London and Friends/Kbsp/BBC/DR

Chelsea continued their impressive Premier League form with a commanding 3-0 victory over Aston Villa on Sunday, during the 13th round of matches. Under the guidance of Enzo Maresca, the Blues have climbed to third place with 25 points, level with second-placed Arsenal, while awaiting the outcome of the clash between Liverpool (1st, 31 points) and Manchester City (5th, 23 points).

Photos : FC Chelsea/Aston Villa FC/ DR

Dominant performance

Chelsea asserted their dominance early in the match. Nicolas Jackson opened the scoring with his eighth Premier League goal of the season (1-0, 7th minute). Enzo Fernandez doubled the lead in the 36th minute, and Cole Palmer sealed the victory with a third goal in the 83rd minute.

Photos : FC Chelsea/Aston Villa FC/ DR

Injuries and mistakes plague Aston Villa

The only downside for Chelsea was the injury to Wesley Fofana, who limped off the field around the hour mark. Aston Villa, on the other hand, struggled defensively. Emiliano Martinez had a particularly tough game, conceding a free kick inside his own box for handling a back-pass and nearly gifting a goal to Nicolas Jackson with a poor clearance. Martinez, suffering from back and hand injuries, was substituted at halftime.

Aston Villa’s struggles continue

Aston Villa, managed by Unai Emery, have now gone eight matches without a win (three draws, five losses), a streak that has seen them slip to 12th place in the standings. They are now level on points with Newcastle, Fulham, and Manchester United. With this victory, Chelsea sends a strong message to their rivals and continues to thrive under Enzo Maresca’s leadership. The Blues aim to maintain this momentum as they push for European qualification.