October 2011
By Rachel Holdsworth

East Smithfield Burial Pit Reveals Plague Genome

Researchers extract DNA from skeletons buried in 14th century plague cemetery.
By helenbabbs

Preview: Suspense London Puppetry Festival 2011

For ten whole delicious days London will once again be populated by puppets
By Rachel Holdsworth

New Olympics WiFi Network, Hoorah! Oh, It Might Not Work, Boo.

A planned wifi network for the Olympics still might not be able to handle smartphone demand, but at least Heathrow has a plan to deal with extra capacity needs.
By BethPH

Jubilee Line Upgrade £435m Over Budget

What are estimates for if not exceeding?

By Lindsey

Things To Do In London At The Weekend: 14-16 October

Apples rule but there are also reels of film, stacks of art, quirky performances and drums plus beer, tea, chocolate and cake to amuse you.

By M@

Extra, Extra

One of London's modern icons celebrates its tenth birthday.
By Zoe Craig

Art Below at Regent's Park Tube Station

More art to brighten your commute: this time at Regent's Park station
By Jemma

Review: Emanuel Gat Dance @ Sadler's Wells

Emanuel Gat Dance wriggle their way to a dark brilliance
By Harry Urgent

The Origin And Future Of St John’s Wood Captured On An Art Trail

Explore the ancient forest of St John's Wood and its future as an Olympic venue.
By TimW

Orchestra Embarks On Fundraising Effort For London Pub Tour

The OAE are crowd-funding for their latest Night Shift project.
By Rachel Holdsworth

Book Grocer: 12-18 October

The week ahead in literary London: Claire Tomalin, Alex Wheatle, Anne Rice and Terry Pratchett. And - maybe - the Archbishop of Canterbury.
By Doron

Listen Up Music Interview: The Pierces

Alabaman folk'n'roller, Catherine Pierce, chats to Londonist about The Pierces' success in the UK, Boris Bikes and moving to London from New York.
By Dave Newbury

Camden Crawl Ticket Sale And Variety Club Launch

A variety club night of music, comedy and proper entertainment marks the sale of early bird tickets
By M@

Book Review: London Unfurled By Matteo Pericoli

Have you ever held a book that is seven times your height?
By tikichris

What's for Lunch? Rosalind's Kitchen, Little Portland Street

A small but lovely take-out cafe sourcing seasonal ingredients from specialist suppliers for its daily changing menu.
By Lindsey

TfL Promote Pub Going To Prevent 2012 Commuter Congestion

Don't even try and get your train, get a beer down you instead.
By BethPH

Anti-Corporate Protest Coming To London

Coming to a stock exchange near you.
By SallyB2

Extra, Extra

Grey Tuesday news.