Meet the Eastender who composed one of the world's great songs, traded slaves, then helped abolish slavery.
Your country. Your rules.
Our pick of the best comedy gigs next week.
Geeks to the left of us, freaks to the right...
And the rest of the day's news...
Tori Amos marks 20 years since she moved to London with a beautiful live performance at Hammersmith Apollo.
Eggy goodness, inspired by this week's breakfast podcast.
An acoustic session for a bargainous fiver! That's your Sunday night sorted.
Yours for £7 a pop, the Queen gets hers for free
This week's round up of gallery offerings around town (although it's especially East London-y this time round)
The low-down on the first night of this Notting Hill festival - in dialogue form.
A group of concerned residents have started a campaign to have an eastern cycling bypass of the Elephant and Castle roundabout system included in the planned regeneration scheme.
Tragedy, regrets, dark dreams, biscuit tins...
A priceless reminder to look up, look down and all around.
Two major London buildings go on the market.
Find out when.
Get those sharp shoes and pretty dresses ready and dance along to the new Pipettes video.
A public consultation begins today
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