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Times
21-05-2025
- Health
- Times
Residents stranded in tower block for a week after lifts break down
Residents of a 27-storey tower block in east London, who have been effectively trapped in their homes for a week after both of its lifts failed, have accused its management of allowing 'inhumane' conditions. Since the lifts at Balfron Tower, a brutalist landmark in Poplar, broke down last Tuesday, residents with health conditions and mobility issues said they have struggled to access food and medication and to discard rubbish. Peter Yu, 58, has not left his flat on the 15th floor for a week. He suffers from serious spinal injuries and could not collect food deliveries or walk his boxer, Bee, who has gone 'stir crazy'. He claimed that the building management company, Way of Life, had promised a door-to-door delivery service while the lifts
Daily Mail
20-05-2025
- General
- Daily Mail
Fury as residents left 'trapped' in iconic London tower block after the lifts break for nearly a week
Residents of an iconic 26-storey London tower block have been left 'trapped' after their lifts broke for nearly a week. Those living on the top floor of the Grade II listed Balfron Tower have had to trek 84 metres up and down stairs - the height of 17 double-decker London buses - every time they need to leave their homes. Tenants have claimed they are living in a death trap, with some with disabilities have been left stranded in their flats. They said one of the lifts is frequently temperamental and the second stopped working completely last week. One is the designated fire safety lift. Vasundhata Gupte, 22, lives on the 15th floor and is forced to scale the stairs despite recovering from a hamstring injury. She has already had to miss some of her course at Queen Mary 's University. She told Metro: 'I am coming back from recovery sessions for my leg, but I then have to walk up 15 flights of stairs so what is even the point in trying to fix it.' Peter Yu, 58, has a spinal cord injury and says it is 'excruciatingly painful' for him to climb to his flat, which is also on the 15th floor. He and his dog have not been able to leave his rooms since the lifts shut down. The business owner has had to survive on frozen leftovers alone and his only access to the outside is through his small balcony. 'At the end of the day, it's a safety issue,' he told London Centric. He continued to Metro: 'What if there is a fire? What if I have a heart attack? Who will come and get me? Lives are at stake here.' Sophie Rushton, who lives on the 21st floor, added that her flatmate, who has mobility issues, and her friend on the 24th floor have both been forced to temporarily move out. She is able to climb the stairs but said it was exhausting having to carry her 14-year-old dog up and down every time he needed to go to the toilet. She said: 'My housemate has had to temporarily move out of the flat because he has mobility issues and he knows there is no way he can manage the stairs – it's the same with my friend on the 24th floor.' The tower is thought to be the inspiration for the dystopian novel High-Rise, which was turned into a 2015 film starring Tom Hiddleston, Jeremy Irons and Sienna Miller. The block in the story descends into anarchy following a series of disputes, including failing lifts. It was designed by celebrated architect Erno Goldfinger - the inspiration for the James Bond villain of the same surname - and is the sister block of the Trellick Tower in Notting Hill. The towering brutalist structure was built in 1967, before being refurbished and sold by local housing association Poplar HARCA in the 2010s. The block of flats in Poplar, east London is managed by Way of Life, with Mr Yu's three-bedroom flat costing £3,500 a month in rent and Ms Gupte's two-bedroom flat costing £2,500. In an email to residents sent on Thursday, the company said 'major components within both lifts require replacement parts, which is highly unusual.' They added that the chaos was 'incredibly unfortunate' and they were 'unsure of the exact length of time that the lifts will be out of service.' Way of Life said they had offered to help residents with their shopping but Mr Yu said the member of staff had 'point blank refused' to take his beyond the seventh floor. A spokesperson told Metro that the lift was back up and working - but moments later residents told them that they had broken down again. A post from an anonymous resident said they were 'begging for help' as there was 'no end in sight' after being trapped in their flat. Posting on Reddit, they said: It's now been over a week, and the building management cannot tell us when they will be fixed. We are living in total uncertainty and isolation. 'There are elderly residents, people with disabilities—including myself—who have effectively been trapped in our homes for days. I have not been able to leave my home. 'This situation is inhumane and deeply distressing. I don't know who to turn to anymore. Is there anyone I can call for real help?' In desperation, they added: 'Please—if someone sees this—tell me what to do. I am running out of strength.'
Malay Mail
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Malay Mail
‘Total shock': Singapore actress Eleanor Lee says leaked anti-China hot mic isn't her
SINGAPORE, May 12 — Singaporean actress Eleanor Lee has addressed the public backlash following a leaked audio clip that allegedly featured her making derogatory remarks about Chinese nationals. The controversy erupted after a 30-second recording was shared on Weibo last month by a netizen claiming to be Lee's former assistant. In the audio, a woman can be heard saying, 'I'm doing this not for fame, but for money,' and 'most people in China are idiots.' On Saturday, Lee took to social media to clear the air and apologise for the turmoil caused. She expressed her shock upon hearing the recording, stating, 'I'm sorry to have caused so much controversy and taken up public resources. I was very shocked when I heard the recording. This was definitely not what I said.' The 25-year-old actress, who is the daughter of Singaporean TV host Quan Yifeng and actor Peter Yu, explained her delay in responding, saying, 'As to why I did not immediately stand up [to the allegations] is because we were still sorting out the facts, hoping to give everyone a satisfactory answer.' She further emphasised her long-standing connection to China, having spent nearly half her life there. 'I'm now 26 and have spent close to half my life in China. Here, I've received many opportunities and have been able to shine in a career that I love. I have absolute love and gratitude towards this land,' Lee said. The actress, who gained prominence in China after starring in an Apple China commercial in 2015, has built a successful career across Chinese TV series such as Solas Bistro (2017), My Poseidon (2019), and My Love, Enlighten Me (2020). Her role in the 2020 film The Enchanting Phantom, a remake of the 1987 classic A Chinese Ghost Story, also garnered significant attention. However, the recent scandal has affected her future projects. Lee was reportedly set to star in the upcoming Chinese period drama The Journey of Legend, based on a novel by Malaysian author Woon Swee Oan. Filming for the series wrapped up in October 2024, but following the uproar, Lee's name has allegedly been removed from the cast list. While the official premiere date remains unannounced, fans are speculating that the controversy may have impacted the show's release. Lee's statement concludes with a commitment to proving her character through her actions. 'I also hope to prove my attitude with my actions and I welcome everyone to examine them moving forward,' she said.
CNA
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CNA
Singaporean actress Eleanor Lee denies calling Chinese nationals ‘idiots'
Singaporean actress Eleanor Lee has broken her silence on the online uproar related to a leaked audio clip allegedly of the 25-year-old making derogatory comments about Chinese nationals. The furore began when a netizen claiming to be Lee's former assistant released a 30-second audio recording on Chinese social media platform Weibo in April. In the recording, a woman can be heard saying she is 'doing this not for fame, but for money' and that 'most people in China are idiots'. Lee took to social media platforms Instagram, Weibo and Facebook on Sat (May 10) to clear the air. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Eleanor Lee 李凱馨 (@eleanorleex) She wrote, 'I'm sorry to have caused so much controversy and taken up public resources. I was very shocked when I heard the recording. This was definitely not what I said.' The second-gen star – whose mother is Taiwan-born Singapore TV host Quan Yifeng and father is actor Peter Yu – said, 'I'm now 26 and have spent close to half my life in China. Here, I've received many opportunities and have been able to shine in a career that I love. I have absolute love and gratitude towards this land." "As to why I did not immediately stand up [to the allegations] is because we were still sorting out the facts, hoping to give everyone a satisfactory answer." "I also hope to prove my attitude with my actions and I welcome everyone to examine them moving forward." Lee first gained prominence in China in 2015 after appearing in an Apple China commercial directed by award-winning Hong Kong film-maker Ann Hui. She then pursued acting in China and studied at the prestigious Beijing Film Academy in 2017. Lee has starred in several Chinese TV series including Solaso Bistro (2017), My Poseidon (2019) and My Love, Enlighten Me (2020). View this post on Instagram A post shared by Eleanor Lee 李凱馨 (@eleanorleex) Lee also fronted the Chinese movie The Enchanting Phantom (2020), a remake of the 1987 Hong Kong film A Chinese Ghost Story in which she played the plum role of Nie Xiaoqian. Lee is said to star in an upcoming Chinese period drama The Journey Of Legend. However, since the online furore, her name is believed to have been removed from the cast list. The period drama is based on a novel by Malaysia-born author Woon Swee Oan, in which Lee plays one of the main characters, Tang Fang, alongside Chinese actor Cheng Yi and Chinese actress Gulnazar Bextiyar. The Journey Of Legend wrapped up filming in October 2024. While its official premiere date has yet to be announced, netizens are speculating that the airing of the drama may be affected by the hubbub.
Business Wire
05-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Cartesian Growth Corporation III Announces Closing of $276 Million Initial Public Offering
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cartesian Growth Corporation III (the 'Company') announced today the closing of its initial public offering of 27,600,000 units, including 3,600,000 units pursuant to the exercise of the underwriters' over-allotment option. The offering was priced at $10.00 per unit generating total gross proceeds of $276,000,000. The Company's sponsor is an affiliate of Cartesian Capital Group, LLC, a global private equity firm specializing in providing growth capital to transnational businesses. The units are listed on The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC ('Nasdaq') and trade under the symbol 'CGCTU'. Each unit consists of one Class A ordinary share and one-half of one redeemable warrant, with each whole warrant entitling the holder to purchase one Class A ordinary share at a price of $11.50 per share. Once the securities comprising the units begin separate trading, the Class A ordinary shares and warrants are expected to be listed on Nasdaq under the symbols 'CGCT' and 'CGCTW', respectively. No fractional warrants will be issued upon separation of the units and only whole warrants will trade. Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. served as the sole book-running manager for the offering. Registration statements relating to these securities were filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the 'SEC') and became effective on May 1, 2025. The offering was made only by means of a prospectus, copies of which may be obtained by contacting Cantor Fitzgerald & Co., Attention Capital Markets, 499 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10022, or by e-mail at prospectus@ This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction. About Cartesian Growth Corporation III Cartesian Growth Corporation III is a blank check company organized for the purpose of effecting a merger, amalgamation, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses or entities. The Company is led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Peter Yu, who is also the Managing Partner of Cartesian Capital Group, LLC, a global private equity firm and registered investment adviser headquartered in New York City, New York. The Company's acquisition and value-creation strategy is to identify and combine with an established high-growth company that can benefit from both a constructive combination and continued value-creation by the Company's management. The Company is an emerging growth company as defined in the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012. For more information about Cartesian Growth Corporation III, please visit Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains statements that constitute 'forward-looking statements,' including with respect to the Company's search for an initial business combination. No assurance can be given that the Company will ultimately complete an initial business combination. Forward-looking statements are subject to numerous conditions, many of which are beyond the control of the Company, including those set forth in the Risk Factors section of the Company's registration statements and prospectus for the offering filed with the SEC. Copies of these documents are available on the SEC's website, The Company undertakes no obligation to update these statements for revisions or changes after the date of this release, except as required by law.
