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Mario And Sonic At The London 2012 Olympics

Hoping for a Graeco-Roman Wrestling smackdown with Mario manhandling Sonic in ExCel.

By jamesup

Cycle Lane At Blackfriars Saved, Real Progress Unexpected

TfL has announced by email to the 560 respondents that the ‘engagement’ on the Blackfriars Bridge design has concluded that new plans are needed.
By Cat Wiener

March Against Privatisation Of NHS

Kill the Bill: thousands march against proposed NHS reforms.

By BethPH

Tower Hamlets 2012 Bid For City Status

London may get a third City.
By Rachel Holdsworth

Olympic No Strike Tube Deal Edges Closer

The RMT are asking London Underground to match a deal agreed with Network Rail to ensure the tube runs smoothly during the Games.
By Lindsey

Olympic Torch Relay Route Announced

Will your borough have a 'moment to shine' with the Olympic Torch passing through?
By SallyB2

Extra, Extra

Tuesday's left-over news....look out for parachutes over the City.
By Cat Wiener

Mossad 'Planned London Assassination Of Syrian Agent'

Secret Israeli would-be assassins, nuclear secrets... real-life Spooks drama in heart of London.
By TimW

Battersea Power Station: Obstructed Views Cause Grumbles

Battersea Or Not To See...
By Jemma

Free Olympic Ticket Scheme For London School Kids

125,000 tickets go out to schools.
By tiredoflondon

O2 Users Without Reception In Parts Of Capital

Thousands of mobile phone users in parts of London found themselves without mobile reception this morning, as a technical issue affected the o2 mobile network.
By BethPH

Camden Council Angers Residents Over Expired Permits

Find out why.
By SallyB2

Extra, Extra

Our start-of-the-week round-up of city wide happenings. Featuring a possible whole new city for London.
By Rachel Holdsworth

Alan Bennett Joins Brent Libraries Fundraiser

Campaigners are raising funds for a legal challenge to Brent's decision to close six libraries, while Lewisham has turned three over to private hands.
By SallyB2

Weekend Round-Up

News: from gorilla fights to barrow wars. Seems a bit rough out there this weekend, no?
By Cat Wiener

Murdered Camberwell Boy 'Robbed Of Blackberry', Say Police

Three teenagers in court Monday morning over south London schoolboy stabbing
By Lindsey

Extra, Extra

Carry the mental image of a nude Nicky Campbell into your weekend
By M@

BusMapper. It Maps Buses. But In A Useful Way.

Click where you are. Click where you want to be. Discover the best bus routes.
By BethPH

Westminster Backs Down On Soup Ban

'Let them eat soup,' say council.
By Cat Wiener

Suffer Little Children: Council Charges Kids To Use Playground

Council to impose 'tax on fun' at Battersea Adventure Playground
By Lindsey

The Friday Photo: Don't Box Me In

Disability campaign groups protest against government funding cuts
By Dean Nicholas

Shoreditch Locals Tear Down Proposed Tower

Residents not best pleased by plan to build a 25-storey building in heritage area.
By Lindsey

Host Nation Places For Rhythmic Gymnastics At 2012

Good news for Team GB rhythmic gymnasts.... and pole dancers
By Lindsey

New Mayor's Fund Backs Music Scholarships For Kids

Boris launches a new charity to support young music talent across the capital.