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The Secret History Of London’s Pneumatic Railways

A new book tells the story of a forgotten rail system beneath the Thames.

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The Naked Statue Climber Of Whitehall Is Charged

Ukrainian national arrested.

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Naked Man On Statue Closes Whitehall

100 metre cordon imposed.

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Extra, Extra

Friday evening news, featuring a quirky new museum for Covent Garden.

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Student Protests: The Days Ahead

Further student protests and sit-ins are expected in the coming days as Thursday’s vote on higher education funding approaches. Here’s what to expect…

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Science Is Vital: Researchers Rally In Whitehall To Save Funding

Hundreds of scientists, medics, engineers and other researchers will assemble in Whitehall tomorrow to protest about funding cuts. The Science Is Vital campaign has secured support from over 20,000 petition signatories, who believe that funding for research is vital to the UK’s economy and should …

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Get A Quack Diploma In Whitehall Today

Come along to Whitehall today armed with your favourite quack remedies and you could be granted a diploma to practice Old Wives’ Traditional Medicine. Do gurning faces really ‘stay like that’ if the wind changes? Do you automatically say ‘bless you’ if somebody sneezes? If …

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Replica Spitfire At The Churchill War Rooms

A full-size replica of a Supermarine Spitfire Mk 1 has been parked outside the Churchill War Rooms, where it will remain until the end of the month. The replica is part of the museum’s drive to commemorate the 70th anniversary of Winston Churchill’s famous radio …

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Naked Lady To Ride Horse Through Central London

If you’re queuing up for one of the many Westminster venues during Open House tomorrow, keep an eye out for Caroline Anns-Baldock. The 62-year-old former flat jockey will ride ‘naked’ along Whitehall on her way to Downing Street. Those inverted commas are needed because this …

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Pet Pot-bellied Pig Awaiting Licence For Walkies

Image author’s own Two canaries in a large cage playing Chinese checkers, in a council flat, Bethnal Green, East London Stanley: She’s still under house arrest. Marcus: Aung San Suu Kyi? Stanley: No, I’m talking about Mimi next door. She’s still waiting for a licence …

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Monday Miscellanea

This Week In London’s History Monday – 12th January 1619: The Banqueting House at Whitehall is destroyed by fire. It would soon be rebuilt. Tuesday – 13th January 1583: Eight people are killed when scaffold seating collapses at the Bear Garden – an arena for …