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St Patrick’s Day Parade

Tony Blair has apparently “thrown his support” behind London’s St Patrick’s Day parade, despite the fact that the Saw Doctors are playing and it’s taking place this Sunday, a good four days before St Patrick’s Day. Tony is quoted as saying: “This wonderful event has …

What The Inspectors Did Next

We know you’re sick of reading about what the IOC inspection have been up to over the past few days. For example, the most perilous stage of yesterday’s tour was when the special, shiny IOC train was held up for four minutes (yes, four whole …

Why France Sucks

Oh dear, it’s getting desperate already – today’s Independent carries an article listing “20 reasons why London is the winner over Paris”. Of course, this is ostensibly an article about that great sporting insitution, and symbol of all that is great and noble in the …

Most Diverse City Ever

London is officially the “most diverse city ever” according to today’s Guardian. The article, part of the paper’s special What is Britain report, profiles the capital’s non-indigenous communities (e.g. Poles in Hammersmith, West Africans in Southwark, Congolese in Tottenham, Koreans in New Malden, Portugese in …

I Am The God Of Hell Fire…

It’s bonfire night tomorrow: time to scare the pets, burn the traitor, eat sugar coated fruit on a stick and partake in some organised arson. Yay! Below we present our rough guide to bonfire nights across the capital: Clapham Common: One of the biggest, with …

Dave’s Big Night Out

The 23rd of March 2005, The Royal Albert Hall, London. Put it in your diaries and book your ticket now because it’s going to be a sellout. At least Londonist hopes it will be for Dave Loew’s sake. Dave is our new hero because he’s …