A few of the stories from our local press; Thierry Henri to build massive fish tank. Camden New Journal. There’s criticism of Westminister Council for selling off homes to the super-rich that should have been “affordable Fitzrovia News. The Hornsey Journal report on some special games in Crouch End although […]
Some of the news and links we’ve spotted in the last few days on the approaching London Olympics; How the Olympics clean-up is putting sex workers in danger. Independent. The ongoing evictions as landlords try to cash in on thee Olympics. BBC. Kosmograd on the Olympics brand exclusion zone. Down […]
We put our questions to the London Assembly Conservative group leader, Andrew Boff. Congratulations on being re-elected last week. How was the election for you? Tiring (when it stopped my husband suggested I volunteer to distribute pizza leaflets as pushing messages through letterboxes had become a tough habit to kick) […]
Gypsy Roma Traveller Month comes to Hackney Explore the history, cultures and languages of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities in Hackney next month and find out more about the borough’s history. Throughout June Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities across Britain will be celebrating Gypsy, Roma and Traveller Month (GRTHM) to […]
Introduction Starting salary up to £39,535 – 35 hours Friends of the Earth is the UK’s leading environment charity with a number of high profile successes under our belt – including doorstep recycling and laws to protect our climate, wildlife and health. We’re looking for an inspiring Communications and Media […]
One man’s mission to prove that Londoners are friendly really. Nice. Or crazed.
A few links that we’ve spotted in the last few days; The Assembly was lobbied today by young people who feel forced out of London. Londoners Forced Out. Barkingside 21 waxes lyrical on air pollution in the city. Firefighters greet the news of Brian Coleman’s defeat by fighting back the […]
Just down the road from Tufnell Park tube on Fortess Road you’ll find two “free books” shops. The concept is simple, revolutionary and not a single customer who was there while I was around actually believed it. Every year thousands of good books are pulped simply because there is no […]
This is a lovely bit of simple graffiti. Two dogs both drawn, I think, with one swish of the tippex brush.
Job Title: Campaign Assistant: Picketer Working For: Emirates Centre for Human Rights Salary: Part-time: £160 per week: 4 hours per day, 4 days per week Job Details: We require two people to picket the UAE Embassy in South Kensington for 4 hours per day, 4 days per week – hours to be discussed […]
Never noticed this before. As strolling past Trafalgar Square I saw the statue of Charles the first....
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