As we approach the London Assembly elections in May Londoners will naturally become more interested in what the different parties have to say to them about their vision for London. However, they’re far more likely to find out what the parties think the flaws of their opponents are than any […]
This is very, very strange. Someone has decided to make a “rap” video, sampling the interventions of Camden’s Green councillor Maya de Souza, as she battles to be called by the Labour chair. I have absolutely no idea what inspired the creator to do this – perhaps it heralds a […]
I spoke to film maker Charles Honderick about his forthcoming Tale of Two Barnets at the studios in the Mill Hill Music Complex. Indeed we recorded the interview in the very studios used by the Damned and Morrissey no less. In the interview we discussed Barnet council’s “controversial” approach to […]
This week’s Sunday in Bloomsbury Square event has a 60s theme, linking in with the 1967 Abortion Act and the current threats to a woman’s right to choose. They’ll be there from 12pm with a stand, a banner, and some 60s themed music. There may even be some vaguely 60s-themed fancy dress! […]
Londonist reports that Boris says that Ken wants to kiss Hugo Chavez. As the new routemaster was launched the Sack Boris campaign took to the streets with a bus of their own. The BBC says Johnson is still in favour of driverless trains despite a near miss only averted by […]
You may have already heard by now Health Secretary Andrew Lansley had a disastrous trip to the Royal Free Hospital in Hampstead today. Despite sneaking in a side entrance to avoid protesters and only meeting hand picked staff he still managed to get into a tangle in the corridors before […]
Each month we review what’s been and gone on Big Smoke over the last few weeks. Regular readers will not be surprised to learn that the whole Camden CCTV camera saga produced the most visited posts. The video and the FAQs did seem rather popular, if that’s the right word. […]
Agnieszka Karch takes a look at International Women’s Day as it moves into its second century. On the 8th of March, London will host a number of events in celebration of the 101st International Women’s Day. It will celebrate the diversity of London’s women, but also remind us of […]
Kate Calvert of the Better Archway Forum takes a look at the impact of gambling on our communities. High Street Gambling and Support from Our Friendly Local Mutual This is a longish story so for those who don’t have time to read it: Summary Mutual building society Nationwide supports […]
David Davies explains why cabbies may not be backing Boris. The Mayor was forced to admit in an interview last week that when he said to the Assembly that the phone hacking scandal was ‘codswallop’ he was completely wrong. Investigations have subsequently shown that there has been significant corruption, […]
Never noticed this before. As strolling past Trafalgar Square I saw the statue of Charles the first....
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