Archive for August, 2012

Goalball. So called because it's played with a ball. And massive goals. Image from London2012.

Paralympic Lowdown: Saturday 1 September

What to watch, transport info and other Paralympic tips for the day.

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Extra, Extra

Other news: protest, aliens, the DLR and a health centre with an unwanted visitor.

Tamsin Greig (Hilary) and Bel Powley (Tilly) in Jumpy

Theatre Review: Jumpy @ Duke of York’s Theatre

Go for Greig-giggles and a light-touch assessment of modern feminism. Then call your mother.

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Visit A Tall Sailing Ship At Wood Wharf

Tenacious is fitted out to help disabled crew.

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Preview: Urban Food Week

Eat food grown locally.

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Squatting Becomes A Criminal Offence Tomorrow

Anyone currently squatting in a residential property faces police action.

Pedro Perelman. Courtesy Graffitimundo.

Art Preview: Graffitimundo @ Londonewcastle Project Space

Vibrant Argentinian street art comes to London.

Flowing ice? The new concourse. Image from Network Rail.

How King’s Cross Concourse Was Designed 12,000 Years Ago*

And why it looks like a glacier.

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Festival Preview: 1234 Shoreditch

Festival season draws to a close with the ultimate showcase of London’s underground.

The St George Tower grows in Vauxhall, by Prad Patel

The Friday Photos: London Construction

Watching London grow upwards.