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Over: The Rainbow?

Wow that’s a contrived headline. Sorry about that. But, hopefully, it should make some sort of sense once you’ve read this story. Basically what’s happened is that Westminster Council have instructed pubs in Soho to remove their rainbow ‘Freedom flags’ on planning grounds, citing the …

I’ve Got A Lovely Bunch Of Coke and Nuts

And in yet more ‘white Christmas’ news: Customs & Excise officers have intercepted and impounded some sacks of coconuts imported from Guyana. Far from being an attempt to prevent them being wasted in ‘sound-better-than-they-taste’ Bounty bars, the fearsome C&E boys actually discovered cocaine in the …

The World Most Expensive Truffle…Who Died Today

Remember the world’s priciest truffle? If not, here’s a quick recap: it’s a fungus, it cost £28,000, it weighed 1.88lbs and was bought by Zafferano, an Italian restaurant in Knightsbridge. And the latest news is…it’s dead. According to The Times the fungus may have been …

Security Not As Secure As It Could Be

All of us have lost something important after a big night out. Whether it’s your wallet, your coat, or just your soul, leaving something behind in a pub or a taxi is just the price you pay. But spare a thought for the security official …

Free Records!

If you’ve failed to get tickets for either Shellac at the Scala or And You Will Know Us By the Trail of Dead at ULU tonight, then can Londonist suggest you take your good self down to the Solid Steel club night at Ruby Lo …