Archive for May, 2011

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Extra, Extra

Tuesday-except-it-feels-like-Monday news. Lots of it.

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Arts Ahead: What’s On In London 31 May-6 June

Our tips on what to see in London this week

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Rival Fortunes For East End Music Halls

Hoxton Hall scoops Heritage Lottery Fund grant, Wilton’s vows to fight for survival

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World Naked Bike Ride Coming To London

Strip off and get on your bike.

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Comedy Interview: Robin & Partridge

Ahead of their Old Vic Tunnels show this Friday, Robin & Partridge tell us about 9 Elms, quiches and standing in a field in Somerset dressed as a fairy.

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Music Choice: 31 May-5 June

This week’s pick of London’s music gigs.

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Government Bids For 9,000 Olympic Tickets

The Government has put a potential 9,000 Olympic tickets on its Visa card, according to Sports Minister Hugh Robertson.

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Lit Preview: Orange Prize @ Southbank Centre

Hear all six shortlisted authors reading and discussing their books, and a chance to quiz a panel on how to get published.

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London Artists: Rosalind Freeborn’s Paper Portraits And Local Shopkeepers

Muswell Hill artist paints her local shopkeepers and makes collage work of London celebs.

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Amateur Photography Comp Wants Your Shots Of London

Eye charity looking for best snaps of our city.