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The ever-kooky Tracey Emin wants us all to get amorous in the long grass this summer, inspired by her latest piece. The rather large flag, which is a backdrop of swimming sperm with the words “One Secret Is To Save Everything” written in large red …

Spring is when we get busy here in the Ist-A-Verse. Very busy. But, after staying bundled-up indoors all winter, it’s nice for us to be out, about, and collecting things to write about for you. Here’s a glimpse at what’s been keeping your favorite citybloggers …

Eurovision has become synonymous with daft songs with ridiculous lyrics and performers. These days the whole shebang is (just a little) more slick and sophisticated, but there are some bonkers entrants. From next Saturday on, we’ll be previewing this year’s sparkling selection of songs, 2 …

The Spill festival continues to pour out around us with performances in the Barbican, Shunt Vaults, Toynbee Studios and Soho Theatre. We’ve mentioned one piece in the programme so far, Raimond Hoghe’s Sacre – The Rite of Spring and there’s more coverage of the pieces …

Red Ken is at it again. Usually so full of love for all things PC that you’d think he would change his name to Percy Clemmons, Ken’s latest ‘morally outraged’ hissy fit comes as somewhat of a surprise. “Ken Livingstone launched a vitriolic tirade against …

Just out the Van: Margaret Atwood leaves the telepresence book-signing robot at home and joins fellow authors Andrew O’Hagan and Erica Wagner and publisher Stephen Page, Chief Executive of Faber & Faber, to discuss the brave new world of authors, readers and publishers in the …

“Spill is all about ideas and, without exception, all of the work in the festival has something to say… or ask… or suggest” – Robert Pacitti, artistic director, Spill Festival. We’re excited about the Spill Festival and have eagerly taken on the challenge of seeing …

We don’t know about where you are, but it seems like spring can’t decide whether or not to happen. Some days are warm, some days are cold, and sometimes you aren’t sure which. Baseball may have started up (and soccer/football winding down) but it still …

In their own words: I know how much you love us… this is possibly the silliest and most mockable yet… filmed from Mayfair to Soho… Enjoy/mock away. And don’t eat too many eggs.

Saturday saw the return of the (not-quite-as) good Doctor, sticking his nose in more London-set alien shenanigans: Ahh the good old Good Hope hospital – or is it St Thomas’? We forget. Anyway, before you can say ‘Touch Up London’: Off to the moon it …