Image of the day: Low Tide by Andy Kirby in the Londonist Flickr pool.
General News
- Murder enquiry opens as a man is found dead in an Islington house.
- Man jailed over murder of neighbour during a drainage row.
- Crime gangs are turning to antique weapons following a crack-down on suppliers.
- Travellers accused of dumping tons of rubbish on Putney Heath.
- Starbucks and Bea's of Bloomsbury in bunfight over duffins.
Housing
- Apparently, even mid-ranking bankers can't afford to buy property in London.
- Overseas investors buy around half of all £1 million+ properties in inner London.
Transport
- Cabbies upset over licence delays.
- Government limits rail fare rises for commuters.
- The first Crossrail tunnel, from Royal Oak to Farringdon, is now fully bored. A time capsule competition is launched.
- Potential high-rise building to go on top of Southwark Station.
Politics
Culture
- Restoration plan announced for Old Vic Theatre.
- The Commonwealth Games baton relay is launched by the Queen at Buckingham Palace.
- Interview with Clare Stewart, who heads up the London Film Festival.
- History of the Camden School for Girls.
- Five more unusual London objects.
