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Hackney, Shepherds Bush, Croydon: our daily all points bulletin.

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Protestors Call for the Withdrawal of George

Amid the soap opera of the US Presidential Elections, and with all eyes focused on who will be next in the White House, it has become all too easy to forget that George W Bush is still officially the man in power across the pond. …

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Weekend Round-Up

Here’s what we’ve learned this weekend whilst you were out trooping the colour: Is carelessness catching? More sensitive documents have been left on a train. Londonist feels bad if we leave our umbrella on a train, let alone the nation’s secrets. As two C of …

An Interview With Black Cab Sessions

We fell in love with Black Cab Sessions the moment we first heard of them. How could we not? Taking a drive around the best city in the world (okay, we’re biased, yes) in a design classic with some of our favourite bands rockin’ out …

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Music Choice: Monday 10th – Friday 14th March

It’s been a strange ol’ week for Londonist music-wise. On Monday we got worried about a rise in nightclub violence, on Tuesday caught Goldfrapp at Union Chapel, on Wednesday caught Nick Cave at HMV and on Thursday got excited about a new-ish club night at …

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Music Choice: Monday 3rd – Friday 7th March

This week saw Londonist get incredibly excited about a few live music events. First up, was French pop sensation Yelle, who played an intimate show at the Old Blue Last. Then, we had the Camden Crawl line up which, as ever, is pretty amazing for …

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Is Martin Amis a Blogophobe?

Blogophobia: an irrational fear, intolerance of, or aversion to the blogosphere. Martin Amis has been accused of far worse, but after hearing him talk at RADA yesterday evening, this was the only accusation we felt it safe to lodge against him. The offending remark came …

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Music Choice: Monday 25th – Friday 29th February

This week saw Londonist Get Scientific when we previewed We Are Scientists playing Soho Revue Bar this Tuesday, get excited about Eurovision and get cosy with Portico Quartet. A busy week all in all! Looking ahead to this week however, we have Eels playing Royal …

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Comedy Preview: War on Want charity gig, Thursday 21st

We wanted to promote tomorrow’s charity comedy night for War on Want at Shepherds Bush Empire for two reasons. Firstly, because it is going to be a spectacular night, with some remarkable comedians, in aid of a very good cause. And secondly, because their press …

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Londonomics: Falafel Inflation

One of the reasons our economy could be in a real mess this year is that the price of basic stuff like fuel and food is going up fast. That means that it’s difficult for the central banks in Britain and Europe to justify lowering …

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Music Choice: Monday 18th – Friday 22nd February

This week, Londonist caught two bands at either end of the musical scale – American metal stars Wolves in the Throne Room @ Underworld and the ever great Elbow at an intimate Porchester Hall show. We also started offering you the chance to win tickets …