Archive for May, 2011

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Cycle Lane At Blackfriars Saved, Real Progress Unexpected

TfL has announced by email to the 560 respondents that the ‘engagement’ on the Blackfriars Bridge design has concluded that new plans are needed.

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London Entrepreneurs: Zoe Charles of The Cheek Of It

The founder of a London school of burlesque hands out lessons in starting your own business.

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March Against Privatisation Of NHS

Kill the Bill: thousands march against proposed NHS reforms.

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London Transport Museum: Poster Art and the River Thames

Thames-themed goodies and a talk about the river in poster art. (Article in partnership with London Transport Museum.)

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Tower Hamlets 2012 Bid For City Status

London may get a third City.

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Christiaan Nagel Mushrooms Appear On Camden Market

Camden Town gets some colourful new street art. But how long will it last?

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Book Grocer: 18-24 May

The week ahead in literary London: John Hegley, Alan Bennett, festivals, poetry performances and it’s Book Slam time again.

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London Street Photography Festival: Tickets Now On Sale

Workshops, photo walks and cycles and diverse exhibitions for July 2011

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Olympic No Strike Tube Deal Edges Closer

The RMT are asking London Underground to match a deal agreed with Network Rail to ensure the tube runs smoothly during the Games.

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Olympic Torch Relay Route Announced

Will your borough have a ‘moment to shine’ with the Olympic Torch passing through?