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A Flickr gallery in London?

Hard on the heels of the Photo of the Day, we thought we should mention the fact that there’s currently some serious talk going on about establishing a real-life, honest-to-goodness, proper, physical, three dimensional, ‘when I was your age all this was fields’, Flickr gallery …

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Tube 2.0 (or Tuber)

Over the years there have been many attempts to introduce the rather shy, furtive and, let’s face it, constantly tardy London Underground system to the shiny, brash and only occasionally unstable world of modern technology. Keeping track of the Tube’s many ups and downs would …

Extra, Extra

Wow, they just arrested Tony Blair’s personal fundraiser Lord Levy on suspicion of obstruction of justice. Tessa Jowell think the Tories are undermining the Olympics. Isn’t Seb Coe a Tory? Last year was a record year for the West End thanks to the singing nuns …

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News From Around The Ist-a-verse

If you’re hiking, consider charging up your iPod, as Seattlest finds out that a man lost during a hike was found by the glow of his iPod. That cleverness seems to be devoid in cops who were using police cruiser instant messaging clients – although …

News From Around The ist-a-verse

Jagshemash! Borat is a hit. It’s getting rave reviews, grossing millions, and definitely the most quotable thing we’ve seen in ages. But Borat seems to have missed most of the -ist cities, and we were all wondering how the film would have been different if …

News From Around The Ist-a-verse

The -ists this week had politics on the brain. And what goes better with politics? Partying– that’s two great tastes in one. Oh, and Kevin Federline…can’t forget about Kevin Federline. That’s three great tastes in one. -Chicagoist celebrated the election news but cried in their …

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Who’s A Pirate Boy Then?

Have you always thought you were destined for greater things? Are your kids so thick and boring that you can’t even live your life vicariously through them? Still want that shot at the big time? Well, have you ever thought of pushing your pets into …

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Ken’s in Cuba! The Mayor made an unexpected visit there to talk about environmental changes (environmental changes like ‘oooh it’s getting cold isn’t it, anyone fancy a trip to Cuba?). One of the men detained at Guantanamo (a 38-year-old Jordanian with British residency) has been …

Extra, Extra

Tim ‘The Tube Man’ O’Toole has said that he doesn’t believe Abu Hamza’s son posed a threat while working as a labourer on the Underground. Ex-IRA spy Kevin Fulton has been arrested in London in connection with two murders in Northern Ireland. The Telegraph delves …

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London: Sponsored By Nivea

It’s been revealed today that living in the capital prematurely ages your skin by three-and-a-half years. A study has reportedly shown that the effects of pollution, smoking, stress and poor sun-care cause Londoners to go all wrinkly before the rest of the country. And, weirdly, …