‘Harry Redknapp believed he was the subject of innuendo and continued investigation into his financial affairs because he spoke with a cockney accent and was called “Harry”, Southwark crown court has been told.’ Harry Redknapp is often portrayed by the national press as a ‘wide boy’, a ‘wheeler and dealer’, […]
On Thursday the first meaningful salvo of the 2012 Assembly elections took place as the parties put forward their proposals for the Mayor’s budget. The Conservatives had already announced that they were proposing a tax cut (£3.10/year) and there were no significant surprises there. What the budget showed is that […]
Last week Big Smoke went down to the African Community Centre in Greenwich to speak to Femi Solola, a local community activist who is running for Mayor on an independent ticket. As a Nigerian teacher who became a Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) when he came to London his story is […]
Thanks to Liam for this pic taken today. Trafalgar Square’s fountain frozen over. That’s a lovely sight you don’t see everyday. Send us your snaps at editorial@bigsmoke.org.uk
David Mentiply on bigotry in football. Oh dear. Ex-Arsenal player Emmanuel Eboué has well and truly killed satire. I was enjoying reading his tweets of solidarity with Patrice Evra, the Manchester United player who was racially abused by Liverpool’s Luis Suarez. He also expressed admiration for Rio Ferdinand for standing […]
This weekend’s round-up of bits and pieces we’ve spotted online. The Mayor’s budget has been passed BBC (more to come) Mayor Watch thinks the smaller parties have set their sights on Mr Paddick. Fancy driving in the Olympics VIP lane? Why not be rich says Ian Bone. Feeling chilly? Brixton […]
The author and campaigner John Stewart came and talked to Camden Friends of the Earth about ‘Why Noise Matters‘ back in December. The footage of his interesting talk has finally been uploaded; If you’re interested in these issues John Stewart’s book Why Noise Matters is available at the link.
Old Street has some really top notch Graffiti / Street Art. This is one of my favourites because it has the kind of gentleness that youu rarely see slapped up on walls.
This is a good little intitiative from Elisa P who is doing one song a week in a different London location. Nice. If you like this – check out her channel.
Graham Linehan’s stage adaption of The Lady Killers had high expectations to fulfill but still, somehow, managed to satisfy them. With a premium cast and, of course, solidly funny premise Lady Killers is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. But first, the set. There are few sets that, entirely independently of the cast, manage to get real […]
Never noticed this before. As strolling past Trafalgar Square I saw the statue of Charles the first....
Copyright © 2026 Big Smoke. All Rights Reserved.
Chat