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The Olympic tree growing project is afoot. Or 'aroot'. Whatever.

No such green shoots for the Olympic boroughs employment-wise: only 115 jobless locals have been taken on.

Kurt Cobain's ghost is to star in a new play in London.

Want a millionaire lifestyle? Meet the city banker who is auctioning his off.

Had a parking ticket recently? This WILL BE OF INTEREST. Camden Council's PCN system ruled a bit dodgy. Best get letter-writing.

There's a big fire at a warehouse in Wembley tonight. SO if you see black smoke over the hallowed turf - don't panic.

One can always dream... a Dave Gorman classic via the Londonist flickr pool.