Populist: November 15 - 21

Clockwise from top left: Lord Mayor's show, Ghost Forest, new Lord's, Westbourne River opening

The week's most popular posts, and a round-up of what's happening around London

In the news:

• The confusing situation for Oyster users on National Rail was dissected
• A Labour politician found himself in hot water after insulting the Queen
• Boris' biggest fan demonstrated a keen grasp of Doublethink
• Plans were revealed for a sunken amphitheatre and reflective pool in the Kings Cross gas holder
• The rector of Imperial College stood down
• Mile End station: London's only space / time wormhole?
• BNP leader Nick Griffin revealed his plan to stand for Parliament in Barking
• West Ham announced a Katy Perry-inspired lingerie range

Around town:

• Don that deerstalker and follow in the steps of Sherlock Holmes
• Learn all about London's lion
• Get out and explore the nine best November pubs
• Hot gigs last week: Rihanna in Brixton and Muse at the O2
• Photos showing the hell and redemption of Johnny Cash
• Wanna make yourself a better person? You've got 100 days to do it.
• We caught up with Sam, the man behind Ghost Signs