Londonist is a massive fan of two-wheeled transportation, especially when it comes with a gift voucher attached. Yes, the lucky residents of Islington can now give up the motor, get on the manual and be £100 richer. Or even £300 richer, for those who would …
Anyone wanna go see Radiohead at Victoria Park next year? Tuesday 24th and Wednesday 25th June. That’s Glastonbury week too, isn’t it? Well presales are available now if you don’t fancy getting up all early on a Friday. But be quick. No word on whether …
There’s some serious pessimism going on at the Olympic ticket sales office. You can build a new town, but how do you create a community? Thames Gateway in the news again. Not all community council or residents’ group meetings have to be boring. Wintry vista …
The Turner Prize may have been spirited away to Liverpool but Mark Wallinger’s recreation of Brian Haw’s protest camp outside the Houses of Parliament pre-SOPCA nailed the Turner Prize for him last night. Although he chose to exhibit himself dressed as a bear, wandering around …
Last week we challenged you to peer into alternative universes and find out what London would have been like had history taken a different course. Roll the Dice sent in this Teutonic take on the Tube. Had the Germans won either of the world wars, …
Five years ago, Sharon and Terri Arnold solicited firefighter Andy Bathie’s help in starting a family. Under the assurance that he would bear no financial or emotional responsibility for the children’s upbringing, he twice obliged. The women had a boy and a girl, but broke …
In years to come as historians look back on the events that triggered the untimely demise of this once great nation of ours, they’ll probably be analysing the following timeline: October 2003: First grumblings about raising the Council Tax in London to pay for the …
Londonist asks that most pressing of daily concerns: where to go on your lunch break. Pret a Manger Throughout London (just look over your shoulder or click here) 0207 827 8888 Expect to Pay: Under £5 Rating: 7 out of 10 Yeah, we eat here …
Ken’s been coming under the cosh for his fact-finding trip to Delhi last month. The mayor and his long-time nemesis, Tory councillor Brian Coleman, have been flapping barbs at eachother in the London Assembly, with the Barnet bruiser landing a number of heavy blows on …
Reginald Perrin rides again. A canoeist who vanished 5 years ago has surfaced alive and well. Car free London = care free. And popular apparently. Sporty Londonist readers should check out the London Sports Awards. Dial-a-parking-space out of order. Temporarily. Celebrities are worried about Camden …
Girls from Greece with a thirst for knowledge looking to study sculpture will soon have a new home. Central St Martin’s College of Art and Design is taking up residency in King’s Cross to the delight of residents. Not everyone, however, is so enthused as …
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