You could be forgiven for not giving a fig about how the candidates for the London mayoral elections in 2008 are shaping up. Londonist, however, does. On the left, the Greens were first off the block in March with the selection of anti-4×4 campaigner Sian …
Ah, that’s what we like to see. Sensible policies for a happier London. Over at ConservativeHome, which in this period of the Tory selection for their London mayoral candidate is pretty much the place to keep up with proceedings, Hammersmith and Fulham councillor Harry Phibbs …
Well, ish. It’s been announced that drivers of three thousand cabs now have the choice to use a new biofuel fuel mix. Each driver that opts for it will get their mitts on a nice green sticker to proudly stick to their windscreen. A handful …
With the news that Boris Johnson is polling 6% ahead of Ken Livingstone among current voting intentions in the capital, were he to be selected, you might think that his rivals for the Tory nomination would just quietly throw in the towel and get behind …
From next week London will be hosting India Now, a three-month season of events exploring London’s relationship with India and India’s culture. It all kicks off with a hefty PR stunt on the morning of 17 July, when a replica of the Taj Mahal will …
We don’t talk about opera enough on Londonist so here’s a double-whammy of high notes and hollering… For the full Royal Opera House effect without going to the Royal Opera House, the BP Summer Screen brings Tosca to the masses tonight. Puccini’s tale of love, …
Capital 95.8 have launched its Lights Out London campaign. Blatantly plagiarising Sydney’s ‘Earth Hour’, the radio station is busily garnering support from celebrities like Kim Wilde for the campaign, which encourages the whole of London to turn off all lights and non-essential appliances between 9 …
Go visit the newly reopened Potters Fields, beside Tower Bridge. The space itself is neatly landscaped (at a cost of £3 million) and offers impressive views. But the reason we commend it with all our heart(s) is the entertainment. Specifically, ‘Get Lost’ – a walk …
This Week In London’s History Monday – 14th May 1842: The first fully illustrated weekly newspaper, the Illustrated London News is launched, costing sixpence. It was still being published weekly as recently as 1971, but its publication frequency has since declined. Tuesday – 15th May …
With the ink on yesterday’s ballot papers barely dry, Ken is already looking to the next lot in May 2008. It’s been quietly announced that Ken Livingstone will stand again for Mayor next year as Labour’s candidate. Meanwhile the Conservatives scurry increasingly desperately to find …
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