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Congratulations to Mamma Mia! on its 12th birthday… But does this anniversary entitle the musical to a place in the current Top 10 long-running shows on the West End?

There’s not really much more to say about this: Ikea decided to release 100 cats into its Wembley store, let them wander around doing their kitty thing, and filmed the results. It’s basically a commercial, and is part of a growing trend for big companies …

Mimi You know that ad on TV for an internet dating site which attempts to matchmake via the subtle approach of a klaxon going off announcing they have TOO MANY HOT MEN / WOMEN depending on which week it is? Re-imagine this with the siren …

The Mayday Hospital in Croydon had a real mayday today: a fire, triggering patient evacuation. A stockbroker who feared redundancy has jumped to his death from a city restaurant. Gilbert and George got married. St. Pauls is to get video installations as altar pieces. Gus, …

Cat’s Brentertainment Brent Museum. We’ve barely heard of it, despite having lived in a neighbouring borough for nine years. When Diamond Geezer paid a visit to the small collection, housed in Willesden Library, he was the only person there. Not even a member of staff. …

Battersea Dogs & Cats Home homed 20% more dogs last year than in 2007 and the numbers of strays being found on the streets is increasing. It’s probably a lot to do with people looking to cut down on “optional” costs as the recession hits, …

The Lord Mayor of London (yes, turn again, Whittington…. that one) doesn’t get much publicity except for when his annual pompous jaunt is on (grandstand tickets already sold out for 8 November I’m afraid, parade fans) and he changes every year anyway. It’s a procession …

The police have their work cut out investigating knife crime and youth violence these days so we imagine they’re not best pleased at having to track down the gang of 3 teens who eschewed blades in their pursuit of cheap and mindless ‘entertainment’ and instead …

Private funder of Olympic athletes village, Lend Lease, having trouble getting a wee loan Tube cleaners to strike over living wage campaign Campbell gets community service for T5 lost luggage strop Mr Catt loses cattery Wimbledon starts on Monday and tennis fans rejoice as London’s …

With the impending financial crunch staring us down and cautioning a wiser approach to spending, it’s good to know that the moneyed Londoner still has ample opportunity to disgorge his or her cash on the finer things. Case in point: a Sloane Square department store …