2011
By M@

More London Oddness In Google Maps

Barnet is the capital of the UK, apparently.
By Franco Milazzo

Interview: Laurence Lynch - Soho Plumber And Playwright

He taught Colin Firth about football, did Sebastian Horsley's odd jobs and has a new play, Burnt Oak, premiering at Leicester Square Theatre
By Lindsey

Preview: Shoreditch Festival, Regent's Canal And Beyond

Free floating fun for N1 and E8
By Rachel Holdsworth

Book Grocer: 13-19 July

The week ahead in literary London: street photography, poetry, Alan Hollinghurst and an amazing Book Slam.
By Londonist

Rare Dual Sex Butterfly Hatched At The Natural History Museum

Sensational butterfly born at 'Sensational Butterflies' exhibition
By Dean Nicholas

TONIGHT: Debate On Phone Hacking At LSE

Listen to David Aaronovitch, Guido Fawkes and others discuss the scandal.

By Rachel Holdsworth

Boris Johnson Answers Questions Over Phone Hacking

Mayor's Question Time today focused on the Met and phone hacking. We were a bit shocked at the levity and political point-scoring.
By M@

Happy Birthday Sir George Gilbert Scott

Had he lived, the St Pancras architect would have been 200 today.
By BethPH

Violent Assault On Cyclist Caught On Camera

Video posted online to identify attacker.
By Dean Nicholas

Data Visualisation Shows London's Twitter And Flickr Traffic

A beautiful, abstract, map by Eric Fischer.

By SallyB2

Extra, Extra

Tuesday's other capital news.

By Rachel Holdsworth

Police In The Dock Over Phone Hacking

Senior Met officers appear before a Home Affairs committee to explain why they failed to uncover evidence of phone hacking in their original investigations.
By Franco Milazzo

Artistic Director Interview: Neil McPherson, Finborough Theatre

The Finborough Theatre's third Vibrant Festival of new writing starts today .
By Lindsey

Arts Ahead: What's On In London 12-18 July

New dance, theatre, opera and art shows for the week ahead, plus a new wing at National Maritime Museum.

By Dean Nicholas

Wear And Tear On The Boris Bikes

As scheme nears first birthday, 100 bikes per day need to be repaired, says report in Metro.
By M@

Boris Johnson Authors Book On The History And People Of London

Coming soon: Boris Johnson's guide to London
By tikichris

What's for Lunch? Coco di Mama, Fleet Street

What's for Lunch? Fleet Street eatery Coco di Mama offers “fresh food, Italian style” at a brisk pace and a decent price.
By M@

The Wonderground Map Of London Town

The map that amused underground travellers on the eve of the First World War.