Archive for June, 2011

The Battle of Cable Street

Londonist Out Loud: A Podcast For London, 3 June 2011

Urban gardening, David Cameron’s bookshelf, Barack Obama’s gaffe, The Battle of Cable Street, wild pigs in Holland Park, and more.

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Things To Do In London At The Weekend: 3-5 June

London Green Fair, Wandle Valley Festival, Herb Weekend, Stokey lit fest, Free Range, Polo in the Park, a night market and more

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Boris Defends Mayoral Record At Talk London Debate

With one eye firmly on next year’s election, the Mayor was grilled on his record in office in Westminster last night.

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Transport Minister Says ‘Work From Home’ During Olympics

It’s time to start nagging your boss so you can avoid transport delays of up to an hour next summer.

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Liberty Serves Up Cream Of Conscience To Council

Human rights campaign over ban on soup runs comes to Westminster’s door.

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Explore More With Eurostar And Win Tickets To Paris

Discover Avignon and enter a prize draw (sponsored post)

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What Did They Do With The Old Tube Station?

Shoreditch station re-opens this week. But what has it been turned into?

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Treasures Of London’s Waterways

A new map of London’s waterways to unearth gems and help save our rivers and canals.

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Ticket Alert: Gigs on Sale Friday 3 June

Spent less than you expected on Olympics tickets? Here’s our pick of the gigs on sale this week.

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Extra, Extra

Thursday news. You know, life with Ken and Boris is never dull. Perhaps they should have a dual mayoralty….