Populist: 10-16 January

The week's most popular posts, and a round-up of what's happening around London

In the news:

It's official. The Northern Line lines are parting ways (for rush hour, at least)

Bikers got the hump over a new £1 a day parking fee

Marvel at Haringey's black and white telly licence holders

Don't miss the crucifixion of Jesus Christ this April

Calculate your chances of finding love with this handy formula or go out and try meeting someone.

Pay attention: here's how to spot a terrorist on the tube

Join in the Olympic poo chat

Consider Boris' 100 diverse achievements and puzzle at his nomination as best mayor in the world

See the News category for more

Around town:

Nosey around Nido's student skycraper Enjoy our Legally Blonde review and appreciate Sheridan Smith's "star quality"

For the diary: the first Himalayan Film and Cultural Festival was announced

Take a tipple at the Cork and Bottle or try one of these top ten pubs

Beware the terrapins

See the Arts & Events and Food & Drink categories for more

Comment of the week:

Regarding our Mayor's "achievements" from SimonC:

I was fascinated to learn from this list that Christmas hadn't been officially marked in London for some unspecified period before Boris "brought it back" (#26).