In pleasanter news, the new tube map cover is a birdie drawn by Tracey Emin.
And the rest of the day's news, including a cringey remark from everyone's favourite Duke.
A transfixing tale about breaking the monotony.
This weekend, go explore an unfamiliar museum.
New three-week festival guaranteed to get you into gardening.
Purveyors of superior meatballs.
Book, poetry and spoken word events in London this week, including Mark Haddon, Hilary Mantel and Kate Summerscale.
Mind one's gap.
Dodgy parking on Southampton Row makes it the most-fined London street in 2011.
Excellent London landscapes within a diverse portfolio.
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A short film that "captures the spirit and endless energy of London".
One artist's densely drawn impressions of the city.
And the rest of the day's news, including some backwards Beatles.
A Londony slant to an excellent lit fest.
The eclectic website celebrates its fifth birthday.
We interview one of the talented artists featuring in the upcoming Animal Art Fair.
Blazing hoops, swarovskis and strategically placed socks.
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