Populist: 30 May - 5 June

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

In the news:

Ken Livingstone launched his 2012 mayoral bid while Boris got in brouha with bikers

What if the oil spill was in London?

Barclays stumped up cash for our Bike Hire scheme

Cabbies protested against unlicensed taxis

A pub paid tribute to Humphrey Lyttelton and his Mornington Crescent

And the unlikely pairing of Dizzee Rascal and James Cordern came up with an anthem for the England World Cup effort

See the News category for more

Around town:

See blue carrier bags in a new light

We showed you smashing sarnies, a new farmers' market for Brick Lane, a Chinese restaurant in Wapping, a wine gem in Brockley and a brand new cigar store Horsey types can go evening racing or try their hand at polo We're really hoping it's outdoor swimming season so go forth and love your lidos Top notch comedy and work in progress with the Edinburgh Festival Comedy Previews See the Arts & Events and Food & Drink categories for more

Puzzle of the week:

Can anyone identify the 1/8 on M@'s hand drawn puzzle map of the Fleet Valley?