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Commissioned by Tony Banks, this anti-nuclear mural on Coldblow Lane must be the only one to feature a missile-riding Michael Heseltine. It was created in 1983 by Brian Barnes and the London Muralists for Peace.

Alternative Tours Of London: The Mural Walk

In search of London’s finest murals.

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Preview: Street Feast Market In Dalston

Grub-grabbing on Friday nights in E8.

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Extra, Extra

Rounding up the day’s other news.

Vortex Jazz Club, Dalston © www.alexwinn.com 2010

Preview: Major Free Jazz Festival In Dalston

The Vortex Jazz Club and adjoining Gillett Square host a major music event this weekend.

And the winner is...The Scolt Head.

A-Z Pub Crawl: The Best Pubs In Dalston

As voted for by you…

It's not always this grim.

A-Z Pub Crawl: Where Is The Best Pub In Dalston?

Part ‘D’ of our alphabetical pub crawl.

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Artist Turns Dalston Estate Into A “Mythical Kingdom”

In its final days, the 60-year old Kingsland Estate gets a curious makeover.

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Festival Preview: Land Of Kings

Dalston hosts London’s finest showcase of unique art, music and performances.

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What’s for Lunch? Peppers & Spice, Dalston Junction

You can eat a lot of regrettable Caribbean food in this town before coming across an establishment worth chirping about. Peppers & Spice, fortunately, is just such a place.

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London Food & Drink News: 2 February 2012

A bubbly bubble bath that’s the “ultimate indulgence” and more in this week’s food and drink news round up.

Goldfinch by Nigel Blake (rspb-images.com)

Twitch London: The Big Garden Birdwatch 2012

Goldfinches are making the move from country to city