Lee Jasper writes on the strange case of Ali Dizaei. OBV Our old bendy buses are now causing mayhem in Malta, bless ’em. Guardian Women – fancy some cycling accessories? You could try out Cyclodelic Spotted this from our European cousins, coming out against cycle helmets. ECF Mapping 17th and […]
A new report from the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry argues that capping migration exacerbates our skills shortage. Migrant Rights Ken Livingstone has been highlighting the crisis in housing. IPPR (pdf) It’s time to dig out those winter warming recipes. Liberty London Girl Scotland Yard apologise to a 16 year old […]
Londonist notices that the cable cars has made its mark on the map at least. New signs go up at the Bow junction via Diamond Geezer. (Worth reading the comments) Eurekalert looks at taxi drivers’ brains so you don’t have to. If you want ethical Christmas gifts The Guardian has […]
The Independent calls for pedestrians to be given equal footing (groan) with cars. The Cutty Sark is getting its mast back. h/t Daryl. While Inside Housing notes that plans for home regeneration are being opposed by the Assembly. At long last road works at Oxford Street and other areas are […]
Tom Chance looks at ward boundaries and helpful apps. What’s missing from your life? An app that describes Pepys’ London! Londonist reviews. Ken Livingstone is boozing in the Guardian. SE1 community reports that big money beats democracy at the Elephant and Castle. Report that TfL requested a memorial be taken […]
Why not try out London’s credit unions? Tom Chance. Migrant curbs are bad for London. Evening Standard. You can now monitor the performance of your GP. BBC. Mayor ignores the need for action on Bow roundabout. London Cycling Campaign. The fire brigade want you play safe this Christmas. Fire Service. […]
The London Cycling Campaign highlights how safety audits are failing cyclists. Yesterday saw mass swoops on hate crime. Evening Standard. Tired of London looks at Daunt Books in Hampstead. If you like fun cycle helmets for kids Sustrans have the thing for you. Random Blowe has been reading Private Eye […]
Stephen Fry indulges his passion in London. The Everywhereist ventures into The Clink Prison Museum so you don’t have to. Brockley Central reports on library lending in Lewisham. Nadine lets us know about tours of Parliament. Unsure how to spend Christmas day? Why not go for a walk says Peter. […]
Barnet primary schools are taking the ramp up the fear approach to policing. Broken Barnet. Lewisham community center closing after 34 years. East London Lines. In Hackney they send court orders by text. BBC. Revised TfL fares for 2012 announced. Londonist. The first female tube driver has died. Evening Standard. […]
A few things we’ve spotted around the web; Pete tells us about the muscles we use when cycling: Balanced Training Battersea Power Station redevelopment in doubt: Londonist The Green Party have launched their ‘plan for animals’: Caroline Allen Lewisham have chosen a new contractor for recycling: recycle for Lewisham Richard […]
Never noticed this before. As strolling past Trafalgar Square I saw the statue of Charles the first....
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